Wow! I see most people like this vacuum, but ones who hate it, really hate it. I'm still on the fence. Is it worth the bother? Price is right!
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I love my Mighty Mite...light weight, easy to change the filtes, good for steps and getting into corners. I had an old one, and replaced it with the new model and I'm pleased with my purchase. Vacuums are just too expensive and complicated these days. Not this one.
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Beware! At first I highly praised this vac only to realize it's a burn/fire hazard. SERIOUSLY! Check my review on page 15
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It's a bit loud and it doesn't have a retractable cord - but it's a great little vacuum with good suction power! I use it as an extra vacuum for my small studio downstairs and for cleaning my car and patio. ;-)
452450
Best little vaccum I have ever owned. I bought the bags in bulk and got them really cheap. I have no carpet in house and this is great for bare floors. It is a touch loud but the extra power is well worth it. Bags change in and out in seconds. I like the bags better than bagless cause those hepa filters always seem to clog suction in my experience with hepa vaccums.
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I bought this vacuum a few years ago, right after I adopted my cats from a shelter and found out they had ringworm. The vet told me to vacuum everyday and throw the bags away. This was the cheapest bagged vacuum at Bed Bath and Beyond, so I bought it. I wasn't so concerned about how well it worked - I bought it because it was cheap. Over time, I noticed that the vacuum failed to really clean cat hair out of rugs, and I often used it without the cleaning head on. I just sucked up big clumps of hair balls and dust, and really avoided cleaning because I didn't enjoy it. I do not recommend this vacuum to get pet hair out of rugs, if that is a concern. If all you need is a basic vacuum, this might work. I bought this vacuum a few years ago, right after I adopted my cats from a shelter and found out they had ringworm. The vet told me to vacuum everyday and throw the bags away. This was the cheapest bagged vacuum at Bed Bath and Beyond, so I bought it. I wasn't so concerned about how well it worked - I bought it because it was cheap. Over time, I noticed that the vacuum failed to really clean cat hair out of rugs, and I often used it without the cleaning head on. I just sucked up big clumps of hair balls and dust, and really avoided cleaning because I didn't enjoy it. I do not recommend this... » Read More I bought this vacuum a few years ago, right after I adopted my cats from a shelter and found out they had ringworm. The vet told me to vacuum everyday and throw the bags away. This was the cheapest bagged vacuum at Bed Bath and Beyond, so I bought it. I wasn't so concerned about how well it worked - I bought it because it was cheap. Over time, I noticed that the vacuum failed to really clean cat hair out of rugs, and I often used it without the cleaning head on. I just sucked up big clumps of hair balls and dust, and really avoided cleaning because I didn't enjoy it. I do not recommend this vacuum to get pet hair out of rugs, if that is a concern. If all you need is a basic vacuum, this might work. « Show Less
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I've had all sorts of vacuums, including real Electrolux vacs back when they weren't assimilated, and this is an excellent vacuum for the money. It excels at hard floors, although the head that comes with it is a tad narrow and noisy. Here's what you want in a vac - suction. Lightweight. Reliability. Ease of use. Not just inexpensive to buy, but inexpensive to keep running. People shouldn't pick on the little things - if you don't love the hard floor head, you can buy a 3rd party one to your liking (I did) very inexpensively. You want a HEPA filter? Around $10 to add one. Strap? Sure - the part number to order one is in the manual it comes with. This is a great BASIC vacuum, very simple, which translates into light weight, and (one would assume) with less things to break - more reliable. I'm buying another for my daughter right now - I've had my for about 2 years and with a big black dog that sheds like crazy, a crazy cat that sheds like the dog, and most of my house being white tile, I use this vac a lot. No babying. It gets dropped (by accident), the cord gets yanked, hoses stepped on, etc - nothing has broken, it has never done anything strange, it just keeps plugging away - change the bag and filter regularly and it never misses a beat.
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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.
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Does anyone know if the Hoover Platinum with Canister Vac is any good? I was between that and Electrolux but I saw the bad reviews for the Oxygen. We have cats, dogs, children so I vacuum everyday, and seem to destroy a vacuum every 1 1/2 years between everything.... Okay maybe 2x a day... Any suggestions?
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wow, good question. I am not that impressed with the machine, but maybe I am expecting too much.I have the Hoover LiNX and assumed a corded machine would do better, it does not.Consumer reports just gave it the nod on stick vacuums, so maybe I am critical.On edges, fair? Best I can say.
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I have not tried the Dyson. I have hardwoods, pets, and large area rugs, I love the carpet attachment, and the brush crevice tool is nice for floor moldings. The filter is washable, which is nice, and the first thing to check if the suction is lacking. I do think it could have a tiny bit more suction, but I might feel that way regardless :D. On bare floors I definitely prefer the bare floor attachment, and I like the design of it. it does okay on pet hair, I think it clogs the filter a little quicker. I have a lightweight cordless I use for stairs....
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I have the rotator, and LOVE it. It makes my old vacuum look like a complete dinosaur, and even after cleaning with my old vacuum, the rotator has picked up a massive amount of additional junk. The rotator comes with the "caddy" for the lift-away. I've never used it, and don't see it as a feature. The wider cleaning surface, larger capacity and longer cord are certainly features that I would consider superior to the navigator. Also, as silly as it sounds, the headlights do come in very handy. I can't imagine having a different vacuum, and honestly, I hate to vacuum. But I guess I don't hate it as much anymore. It is a well-designed and very nice machine.
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I have the same problem. All this vacuum is good for is touch up cleaning. Not powerful enough for anything else.
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Honestly....i don't know , all I know is , that reading reviews you can always find some unhappy customers even if some vacuum costs 1000 dollars . Eureka is cheap And of course for this price you shouldn't expect some miracles , it works Great , at least for me very light , easy to move around And that's what I wanted so I ma really happy with it especially , that didn't have to spend hundreds of dollars for it .
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Hi Mary, I have not had that Vac since sooo long, but, so far, so good, and a lot better, than a bagless vac! I have been trough several vacs, so far this one is the best. I love it, and I am vacuuming every 2nd day, because of our pet! It pics up debris a lot faster than any other vac.
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I don't like this vacuum at all. It's very heavy to carry around especially up stairs. And I've never used the steam element. I would look at other options. I hope I can return mine.
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Just based on my own negative experiences with my Dyson, I would suggest that you think about getting a swiffer style dry cloth sweeper. It is a lot cheaper, and not nearly as much trouble. I end up having to use one even with my Dyson because this model scratches my hardwood. Good luck!
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I wouldn't recommend this vacuum for anyone. It was cheap, and I got what I paid for. The motor runs fine on mine, as well. but the brush will not rotate. I've had this problem with it from the beginning.
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Yes, I liked it so little that I returned it!! I bought a HOOVER that is wonderful!
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Very slight scratches. I'm not impressed with this machine and wish I had returned it. The suction is inadequate and it really does not do the job. What is your experience with it?
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I still use my eureka. The handle broke off right away but it mechanically still runs great and with lots of power. It's a messy ordeal emptying the dirt cup. I always do that outside. It was a cheap vacuum, so even tho its got little issues, Istill am amazed at how much dirt it pulls out of my carpet.
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I had no problem as the suction is so great. I agree with tools for maybe corners etc.... Overall I absolutely love this machine and I am one that swore by Dyson. Both are amazing.
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Suzanne, I am having the same difficulties with this vacuum. I usually cannot get it open to take out the dirt and dog hair, so I end up pulling it out with my fingers - YUK! I finally was able to get the entire thing apart to wash it all and there is debris behind the screen that I have no idea how to get out, so I just kept forcing water through it...very frustrating. I am sorry that I bought this vacuum. It was a lot of hype over nothing.