I am considering getting this vacuum but have a few questions: 1.I have a hypoallergenic dog that does not shed - if $ is not an object, should I still get the animal model? 2. I have a shag rug - will it work on shag? 3. all other rugs are medium to...
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I find dyson to be exceptional on low profile rug / hardwood floor. When it comes to house carpet.. I think you are better off using vacuum with motorized brushes instead of vacuum/air driven brush.
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Best vacuum I have ever owned for pet hair. It has great suction. I have only owned it a short while, but I have had no problems with smell. Plus, it gets both bulldog hair and golden retriever hair.
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I have a large black lab and a 30# black short haired dog that sheds about the same as the lab. If you have hardwood floors you'll see an immediate difference. I rarely get out a traditional vacuum anymore. Just make sure you empty the trash bin every day and check on the rollers a couple times a week. Instant bliss.
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we have the pet and allergy unit and it works great on animal hair. We have cats and we're always surprised at the amount of hair it picks up
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Last Christmas, we bought the 780-which works great. However, I have long blonde hair and it would tangle around the rollers. The 780 comes with a cleaning tool, so that you can easily cut it off...but it was kind of annoying. I ended up taking it to work and bought the new 880 for the house. We also have dogs at the house. The 880 is AWESOME. It's virtually maintenance free, with the exception of emptying out the collection tray. It also is a lot quieter than the 780. Overall, the rubber rollers seem to pick up a lot more dirt, dust, and dog hair than the 780 did...and I would compare the 780 to the effectiveness of our Dyson Ball vacuum (yes, I know, I have purchased a lot of vacuums... I am kind of OCD like that!) Overall, I would highly suggest the 880 over the 780 iRobot. It simply works better.
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I love this vacuum--it really lifts up/off the pet hair. It is also the quietest vac. I have used. We have new carpet upstairs & it does a wonderful job. I'm not sure how dense your carpet is but our new carpet is very plush but does not have long fibers. I recently had surgery & can use this vac. while in the recovery mode. Not hard to push. My only negative is the hose for the tools is too short. I'm only 5'1" & can't reach the tops of doors or other higher places w/ the appropriate attachments. I called the co. & they said I could add additional wands but it would reduce the suction...so I haven't done that. I love this vacuum--it really lifts up/off the pet hair. It is also the quietest vac. I have used. We have new carpet upstairs & it does a wonderful job. I'm not sure how dense your carpet is but our new carpet is very plush but does not have long fibers. I recently had surgery & can use this vac. while in the recovery mode. Not hard to push. My only negative is the hose for the tools is too short. I'm only 5'1" & can't reach the tops of doors or other higher places w/ the appropriate attachments. I called the co. & they said I could add additional wands but it would reduce the... » Read More I love this vacuum--it really lifts up/off the pet hair. It is also the quietest vac. I have used. We have new carpet upstairs & it does a wonderful job. I'm not sure how dense your carpet is but our new carpet is very plush but does not have long fibers. I recently had surgery & can use this vac. while in the recovery mode. Not hard to push. My only negative is the hose for the tools is too short. I'm only 5'1" & can't reach the tops of doors or other higher places w/ the appropriate attachments. I called the co. & they said I could add additional wands but it would reduce the suction...so I haven't done that. « Show Less
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I actually order this vacuum by accident, but when I received it I decided to try. We have to dogs that shed and I was extremely impressed. I am not an expert on wether bagless is good or not good for people with allergies but I can say it does not scratch hardwood floor, it is light weight, quiet and does a superb job.
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I agree the Pet Hair Eraser is great has worked better than any other vaccum I have owned and I have had several the latest being oreck which a first i really liked but after awhile it did not preform so well. So I got the bissell and like I said it is great!
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I have hardwood floors with area rugs. It works ok on the floors but the only con about the machine is no floor attachment to really hug the floor. I still wouldnt trade it for any other machine. It really picks up pet hair well. I use the plastic wand pieces to get along the edges of my floors.
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I am happy so far with my Bissell, I have not experienced any scratching, this little machine works like a big one, I have dogs and kids and no complaints on the ability of this vac. I also have allergies, however cannot give any suggestions on bag-vs-bagless. Hope this helps you out.
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Same request. We live near the beach. Dog hair plus sand. Need a bagged hardwood floor vacuum. Why would anyone prefer bagless, I don't want to have to deal with all that gunk once I vacuum it up. I wanted it neatly stored in a vacuum bag so I can just toss it and not breathe it or get it gunk dust all over me.Anyone know of anyother sites to learn more about making an informed choice?
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I have the XV-21 Pet & Allergy Automatic Vacuum and I could not be happier. I have two little house dogs and I didn't realize how much hair they shed. In fact, I didn't think that they did shed because I never saw it on the carpet, but clearly they do. My carpets have never been cleaner.
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Thank you S.A. Friedman, Nicole and E. Bates. I appreciate learning from owners' experience. I live in a remote outpost, a northern fishing village, and the availability of bags mail-order affects my choice of vacuum. The permanent cloth bag sounds good for big jobs (I have two dogs). I'd like to order everything at once, and your information is extremely helpful. Kind regards, tkf
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Dear Kevin- Please don't think you are doing something wrong. We wish it weren't so but there are certain conditions where the BFF does not work as well as others. For instance, sometimes pet hair weaves itself into rugs and fabrics and it becomes very hard to pluck back out, and some pet hair is so short and downy that it is really hard to pick up. One of our test doggies is a Boxer with little eyelash size fur, and the BFF works well cleaning his microfiber bed and favorite spot on the couch, but we have heard from the owner of a French Bulldog that she had more difficulty getting up all of the tiny furs in her car's carpeting. Most important to us at Lilly Brush is that you are happy with your purchase, and we would like to refund you fully if you are not. Please give us a call (303-757-4184) or email us (sales@LillyBrush.com) and let us know what we can do to help. You are very important to us! Many thanks! Lilly Brush Co., LLC
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I have a Golden Retriever who sheds a lot. I only use the Eureka Suction Seal cleaner on a very small carpeted area as the rest of my house has ceramic tile. The canister fills up very quickly and the brushes of the machine quickly fill up with hair and must be cleaned out or you'll risk burning it up. I was not at all pleased with this machine and cannot recommend it.
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It's ok. I have two dogs, one is a golden retriever who sheds constantly. The broom is nice under the couch and near baseboards. It works ok in the mid floor, but I find a duster broom to work best there. I recommend it because it does work and pick up hair and some dirt. It is not the answer to all floor issues. (But I still haven't found that, so?)
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You know I did a lot of research before I finally purchased my Dyson and the best I've been able to determine the machine itself is the same. I've heard from others that the Animal has stiffer bristles in the motorized head but the two seemed the same to me in the store. The main difference (besides the color) appears to be what's included in the box. You get a different set of tools with the Allergy model than you do with the Animal. The Allergy comes with a soft dusting brush, matress tool and flexi crevice tool that add up to $89.97 purchased seperately. The Animal comes with a mini turbine head, low reach tool and a carpet cleaning kit with Zorb and Dysolv which add up to $145.96 purchased seperately. I think that's your difference in pricing. Hope this helps you out!