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What to get for hardwood? |
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Post# 420985 , Reply# 1   3/3/2020 at 11:58 (1,486 days old) by crazykirbydude (Lexington, KY)   |   | |
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Post# 420988 , Reply# 2   3/3/2020 at 13:26 (1,486 days old) by human (Pines of Carolina)   |   | |
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I was about to suggest an Electrolux. The flippy floor tool is great on hardwoods. I also agree on getting a set of Kirby tools. They're readily available on eBay and not terribly expensive, well below your $200 budget. The tool set has been the same since the G3 was introduced almost 30 years ago. Only the colors have changed. If it mattes, the Sentria's toolset was the same gray as the hose and caddy.
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Post# 420989 , Reply# 3   3/3/2020 at 14:48 (1,486 days old) by gottahaveahoove (Pittston, Pennsylvania, 18640)   |   | |
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Post# 420992 , Reply# 4   3/3/2020 at 15:38 (1,486 days old) by panasonicvac (Northern Utah)   |   | |
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I think it's always great to have someone on here who is also a member on automaticwasher (I happen to be a member on there as well).
Even with the brushes turned off on the Kirby, the metal sole plate on the nozzle would still have chances of scratching hardwood floors if it was lowered all the way down unless you would raise the adjustment one or two notches off the floor. Plus it's not as maneuverable to use it on floors as an upright versus having it as a canister. And I don't know what model your Kirby is but some of the newer ones such as the G3 or newer would have rubber wheels that would be fine to use on hardwood floors but some of the older ones such as the Legend II or older would have plastic wheels which would also have chances of scratching hardwood floors. So with that being said, you could still find attachments for your Kirby new or used for well under $200. Another recommendation would be to get another machine such as a canister. With getting another machine; you could have two people using two different vacuums for time to go by faster, you could also save time from switching the Kirby from upright to canister, and you could also use that machine to clean or service the Kirby or the Oreck. But with just having your Kirby and getting the attachments for it; you would save some closet space, you would also use some of the attachments for other jobs that the other machine wouldn't do, and depending on what price another machine would be, you would most likely save more on purchasing. But if you would be set on going for another machine, what would my recommendation be? In my humble opinion, I would say the Miele C1 Classic whether if it's new or used. It is quiet, powerful, and a solid built machine. Plus all the wheels are rubber so they won't scratch hardwood floors. The wand is telescopic. It comes with four separate attachments. And when it comes to filtration, this is a really hard one to beat for it's price. Now for brand new online, it's listed for a little more than your asking price. But, the prices would drop from dealers as either demos, open box, refurbushed, or would work with a deal to trade in either your Oreck or your Kirby. Even once in a while I would see these open box or used once on ebay for $200 or less. Anyways that's just my overall thoughts. Wish you the best of luck on what you would decide to do and again, welcome to vacuumland!
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Post# 420993 , Reply# 5   3/3/2020 at 15:58 (1,486 days old) by vacuumdevil (Vacuum Hell )   |   | |
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Post# 421001 , Reply# 7   3/3/2020 at 18:04 (1,486 days old) by huskyvacs (Gnaw Bone, Indiana)   |   | |
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The Kirby does have an attachment for hard floor cleaning, and the Ultimate G series and later have rubber tread wheels. I think Kirbys have had rubber wheels since the G3.
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Post# 421014 , Reply# 8   3/3/2020 at 20:24 (1,485 days old) by eurekaprince (Montreal, Canada)   |   | |
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I would have to agree with PanasonicVac - since you have a good upright for carpets, you should have a quality suction-only canister as a companion cleaner to clean everything else - from bare floors to car interiors and curtains. You can't really go wrong with a basic Miele canister - very powerful, lightweight, quiet and easy to use. If you have a lot of bare floors, add Miele's Twister bare floor brush to the purchase: it has a very good articulating neck and very soft bristles for delicate bare floors.
Also, if you want a really inexpensive stick vac for bare floors, pick up a Swiffer Vac for about $50! These are great cordless floor cleaners that combine suction to pick up larger pieces and a disposable Swiffer pad to wipe off the fine dust on the floor. Filtration is not the best, but for quick daily sweeping, it's a great little device! |
Post# 421016 , Reply# 9   3/3/2020 at 20:33 (1,485 days old) by vacuumdevil (Vacuum Hell )   |   | |
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Post# 421033 , Reply# 10   3/3/2020 at 22:49 (1,485 days old) by ralph123 (Little Rock, AR)   |   | |
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The Simplicity Jill / Riccar Sunburst vacuums are within your price range and have a decent floor tool. CLICK HERE TO GO TO ralph123's LINK |
Post# 421036 , Reply# 11   3/3/2020 at 23:01 (1,485 days old) by Lesinutah (Utah)   |   | |
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Best vacuum for all non carpeted surfaces would be the Bissell crosswave. It naturally cleans hardwood told etc. It keeps your floors healthy.
I have 800 square feet oak floor, 800 feet of off while tile 400 of carpet. They look brand new. The other vacuums have features and crosswave is what the vacuum does. Les |
Post# 421042 , Reply# 13   3/4/2020 at 03:10 (1,485 days old) by vacuumdevil (Vacuum Hell )   |   | |
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@ralph123 why would you get the Simplicity / Riccar version if you can get the Bissell version which is the same vacuum for less than 1/2 the price?
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Post# 421045 , Reply# 14   3/4/2020 at 08:18 (1,485 days old) by crazykirbydude (Lexington, KY)   |   | |
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This is why people should not come to Vacuumland for advice on a new vacuum. Everyone will recommend their favorite brand, and it ends up confusing the OP. Keep in mind that the OP said that they wanted to keep it under $300. A central vac would be way out of OP's price range. The cheapest (and best) option would be to find an attachment kit for your Kirby.
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Post# 421052 , Reply# 16   3/4/2020 at 08:52 (1,485 days old) by crazykirbydude (Lexington, KY)   |   | |
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Post# 421114 , Reply# 17   3/4/2020 at 23:44 (1,484 days old) by Lesinutah (Utah)   |   | |
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Post# 421264 , Reply# 20   3/8/2020 at 10:26 (1,481 days old) by suckolux (Yuba City, CA)   |   | |
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Post# 421280 , Reply# 22   3/8/2020 at 18:44 (1,481 days old) by suckolux (Yuba City, CA)   |   | |
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Post# 421307 , Reply# 24   3/9/2020 at 09:14 (1,480 days old) by suckolux (Yuba City, CA)   |   | |
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Post# 421403 , Reply# 26   3/10/2020 at 18:10 (1,479 days old) by panasonicvac (Northern Utah)   |   | |
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