This vac seems like it's for heavy duty work; would it be ok for general household cleaning though? Or you'd still go for one of those HEPA vacuums?
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Well, my handyman got tired of all the needles tracked in from the cedars and vacuumed linoleum and carpet, albeit a very low nap carpet. It worked as well as my vacuum cleaner.
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I Own the upright and LOVE it. If you clean the filters frequently, it is WONDERFUL. I have had mine for over 5 yrs and if and when it ever goes bad, I will go right back and purchase another one. It is, by far, the best vacuum out there today and don't let anyone tell you differently. If you are lazy and don't want a vacuum that is a little heavier than most, then don't buy this one, HOWEVER, if you want the best on the market today for a reasonable price, then BUY THIS ONE.Thanks and have a great, CLEAN day:)
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I find the suction to be wonderful! I have a dog, and 4 cats and it picks up everything they shed. Don't believe the recent competitor commercial that shows this white substance not being picked up by the machine! I have used it to pick up saw dust from indoor wood projects, glitter, and a host of dust like jobs!! It works very well. But you need to know your home's needs - if you have thick pile carpeting then a stick-vac (any stick-vac) may not suit your needs. :)
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First of all, I want to make sure you realize this isn't a vacuum sweeper? That aside, it really seems light to me for a carpet shampoo-er. I think it would work out fine for you.
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I use mine for the same job almost every day. Our cat makes a mess in the laundry room with litter and fur. The vacuum does a great job on both on the hard floor and the throw rugs.
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This is a small vacuum and doesn't have a power head. It isn't suitable for whole house cleaning. This vaccum is great for stairs (of which I have many), car interiors, curtains and upholstery. I suppose if you've got all hardwood or tile floors, and only needed a vacuum for periferal things, you'd be okay. It's very lightweight and portable. I hope this helps.
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I love the great suction of the animal. I do use it on the flight of 14 stairs to the basement and it works fine. However, I am thinking that in the future I might invest also in the dyson rechargeable stick Vac. I would use it for stairs and quick cleanups in the kitchen area. But I am happy with animal canister as I use it on carpets and also with the "flat out" tool on the laminates as it get as close to the floor and grooves as possible. Hope this information helps you in making your choices. Good luck
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We too have a central vac system. Have had it for about 11 years. Over the past two years we have added three dogs to our household and wanted to get something that specifically addresses pet hair etc. We purchased a Dyson DC17 Animal based on reviews and recommendations. While the Dyson does a very good job at removing dirt (we also live in a rural area) that the dogs drag in, there are some issues. As far as quality, the Dyson is a tank. while many of the components are plastic it is rugged and durable. If you have a multi story house and can afford it, buy two since it can be cumbersome to carry up and down the stairs. 1. The filter clogs continually due to dust and such that is filtered out. I would recommend purchasing additional filters so that you always have one clean to use while the other (s) are being washed. 2. The lack of avaliability of parts for the unit. We maintain an inventory of belts just in case one breaks. You just can't pop down to Target to purchase one. But that's a different story since Target sells the vacuum but does not stock belts and filters either in the store or on line. 3. Don't expect it to completely replace your use of the central vac. The Dyson is a great vacuum for use on carpets however for hardwood surfaced floors it is less than ideal. Also the flexible hose is great for a quick pickup or to vacuum the baseboards, it is very difficult to use as a hard surface solution. For this stick to your central vac.
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Mr. Starter, if you ended up purchasing this Hoover (or another canister vacuum model), what is your opinion of cleaning hardwood floors? I have the same dilemma.
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I found this vacuum to be a little hard to handle, the hose keeps getting on my way, it heavy plus it's not very good using it on carpet, I ended up buying a tool for hardwood floors and that its it's in use, hope it helps!
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I can say, that with this Eureka Upright, "Billy"(our big brute) and "Betty" (our pretty kitty) who's long white fur was everywhere. On the very first time we used the vac on the hallway runner rugs, I was totally amazed on how well it picked up all the fur. To be honest. I have not used the small power brush attachment. Like the other answer, the vac is heavy. It has literally picked up better, than anything I have used before, especially for its price.
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I think it's a good cleaner for all types of floors. Although I would not consider the vacuum to be light weight at all. The vacuum also does not dispense enough of the cleaner when trying to clean the floor.
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I haven't tried all dyson vacuums however, my daughter has an animal 41. I wouldn't give it hoseroom. It's big, it's heavy and the size of the ball is very limiting (i.e. getting under tables and other furniture). The stick 44 has amax run time of 20 minutes on a charge and is absolutely fantastic for daily area clean ups. I prefer a hosed central vac system for vacuuming soft furniture and baseboards etc.
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VERY good! While the house is "standard" carpet, I have a hallway runner and an entry way runner that are of the oriental-type. And, I have two large dogs. The dog hair is no challenge! That said, I usually have to 'toe stand' on the ends to keep them from sucking upward. Believe me, I have run this vac through Hades and back - and it is still going strong!
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Very much so. I have a Shop-Vac and a brand x. Shop-vac is much better. I would buy again.
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no likely. you would be really overworking a household vac. you might burn out the motor.
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I honestly would not get this unless you absolutely need a stuck vac. I just bought the DC50 Animal upright and LOVE it! The difference I believe is in the bristles in the brush. I would really suggest looking into the DC50 tho. It's a smaller, more compact upright, but just as powerful as a full size.