How is the suction on the attachments? I am looking to replace one that barely picks up dust/cobwebs.
2090469
I find the suction is really good with the attachments. I do have to be careful to not accidentally whisk by an unintended target and suck it up. I will have to say...on another subject.... that it is really hard to get a good suction on an uneven carpet. I purchased a rug with different heights and I find that the vacuum is not heavy enough to get a good suction. I have to go over it numerous time to get the dirt (front hall rug). Now I wish it was a little heavier to really get a good suction.
2090470
Tremendous suction power on attachments as well as for carpet and floor vacuuming.
769168
It does a pretty good job on pet hair. We have 3 cats and a dog inside. The dog's hair tends to be coarse and the vac doesn't pick it up quite as well as I'd like, but then neither does my expensive Oreck. The Hoover does do a good job on the dust-bunny type little poofs of cat hair (but performs very poorly on cat litter). That said, l still give this vac an overall very good rating.
978138
It has very strong suction, but the nozzle is slim. Also, when you empty the dustbuster you have to remove the filter. Not sure if spiders will be dead. I love this hand vacuum but depending on how many spiders you are dealing with and how often, I would problably look for a small shop vac. Sear's used to carry a Craftsman small hand held one.
2083218
Not really. I've never found one that really works well. The old canister model was so much more powerful and sturdy in every way. The hand brush works better than other models I have used, but unlike the canister vacs, there is no power going to the head. The best suction/spinning brush action was in the old canister vacs. This is a decent machine for the price -- better than others I've used that are similar, but still not entirely effective. The suction is pretty good, though, compared with current competitors.
270882
This works much better. I like to use a broom to pick the heave stuff. Like if i haven't cleaned in two wks.Than I clean with Bona, than I use the duster. The duster would pick it all up even if you didn't use the broom though.
1878447
It doesn't really "pick up" more than dust, but will push large chunks into a pile. It's great for quickly sweeping large spaces. I wouldn't necessarily call it a detail/nook and cranny cleaning tool though.
2170988
I use a turbo head that runs off the suction and has rotating brushes - One advantage is that if you are cleaning larger areas this will allow you to get under furniture with out moving it, also you might need an adapter to go from 1.5 " to 1.25 but worth it. I have had a cleaning company for 35 years and have been using proteam back packs for 25 of them and still have the original one I purchased (OK so we have replaced the motor 5 times or so in that time , still worth it.
979642
Our dustbuster does a very good job picking up dirt and pet hair off our hard wood floors. As far as our couches and rugs go, it lacks the power needed for the pet hair .removal
964256
sorry for the late response, I did try it the vacuum is a bit heavy and unless you are tall, I am 5'3, I do not recommend for cobweb removal.
1599483
I bought for my son. He has a dust collector. He absolutely loves the saw though & says it works great.
1536360
Sort of. It will take the dust off if there are large clumps or bigger areas, but you will need something closer to a Swiffer. Also, the broom head does not come off (at least in my experience) so getting into narrow places is difficult.
1047050
I personally would never buy another one. I returned same day I got it. Used it on very low pile carpet and was very hard to push across the carpet. As far as suction I am not sure because I wasn't going to have a vacuum I had to fight.
532321
I think it works far better than a broom. I use the dust mop attachment on it and periodically spray it lightly with endust. Works great at collecting and lifting dust. Then I just toss it in the washer and good to go. Best system ever!!
1810661
I moves fast on carpets. It depends on how much you have to vacuum. I use mine heavily in commercial cleaning. Your attachment head will wear over time. You can buy replacements here really cheap. You will get shoulder fatigue, but it is less than a standard vacuum. I would also suggest an oreck since it is light weight.
75953
I haven't used it with a vacuum yet, but with the way the saw is set up, it is almost a necessity. The dust collection bag is worthless. It fills up fast, and if you don't empty it the sawdust dumps right back into the saw (making a mess). I have a flex hose attached, and will be trying out a shop-vac in the near future.
2141750
Bill,I haven't used the dust collector much since I bought it and don't yet have any experience with a 1-1/2" hose. I have however used it with my radial arm saw. I have a collection hood behind the blade connected with a 4" pipe. Very little blow by, great suction. As I said, my experience with the machine is limited at this time, but what experience I have is really good. I'm excited to use it more.
1006275
The suction hose works great. After having this vacuum a few months, I'm not as thrilled by it. I think it should be picking up better. Sometimes the dirt basket is full and other times it doesn't pick up much at all. Probably the operator.