... my Kirby vacuum untouched for years so it was dull and gray so was looking for a product that ...
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I have left my Kirby vacuum untouched for years so it was dull and gray so was looking for a product that would shine it.
I searched the internet and found a video on how to polish a Kirby vacuum that recommended Mother's Mag & Aluminum Polish.
With some elbow grease it certainly did the trick to restore my Kirby vacuum.
4461599
I feel stupid for not buying this 15 years ago with my first Dyson. Its like those feather / candy floss dusters but with the dust free operation of a Dyson.
4150919
It's convenient to quickly pick up visible dirt on my area rugs. It does nothing to pick up the dirt & dust bunnies that show up, daily, on my light colored Pergo floors- which is the main reason I was excited to buy this product.
1889831
i bought this vacuum in janurary and it picks up pet hair better than the last dirt devil i owned but it still leaves a lot behind..the pet hair attachment also doesnt pick up alot of the hair off the couch.. i have two large dogs and they leave it behind on my couch so i need something that works..also the motor in it burnt out already which to me is unexeptable... the same exact thing happened to my last dirt devil vaccum... will never buy dirt devil products again.
3975328
My last vacuum cleaner was bought in 2001. It sounded like a cement mixer. I can't believe how quiet this is and how much dirt and fur was picked up after vacuuming with the Navigator.
4138844
Very light and quiet vacuum cleaner.  I have mostly hard floors and several pets, so I wanted a canister vacuum that could do good work on removing the pet hair and would be easy to use.  The Toshiba works great and is much quieter than the Eureka Mighty Mite that I had been using.  It ships from Japan so it took about three weeks to get here.
4145769
The color is a little off compared to the gray on the vacuum, but who really cares. It's a vacuum.
4489027
I previously used a Kirby vacuum but noticed that the carpets didn't feel as clean as they used to so I purchased this on a whim (owned two other models previously) on prime day. I can honestly say that it does a better job than my Kirby  (I vacuumed the house first with the Kirby then the dyson) and is easily manuverable. It is harder to push than the Kirby  (when in D) but a small sacrifice for the cleanliness of my home. The longer cord and long house is a bonus that makes vacuuming a breeze
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I have 4 cats and carpet, tile, and wood floors in my home.  I don't consider myself hard on my vacuum, nor do I think there is a mountain of pet hair in my home.  This vacuum replaced a 7 year old dyson animal that the beater bar broke and was no longer in warranty.  It was a great vacuum and picked up everything in its wake at the beginning,  but after 9 months the suction significantly decreased.  I was using it to vacuum the cat hair off the bottom of the drapes when it finally overheated and died.
For the price and the length of time it lasted, I'd have been better buying a new dyson, but I have a real dislike for the ball style base.  Now, I am back in the market for a new vacuum, 1 year and 4 days after the previous purchase.
2512835
I had an Electrolux  canister vacuum that was probably 15-17 years old...and I loved it. But the wand got an electrical short in it so I had to move on. I had heard such great reviews about the Miele that I decided to give it a try starting with the S2121. It does have great suction and is much lighter and easier to use to clean windows, blinds, baseboards and so forth....but I think the floor attachment that came with it is a little cheap and I am betting that it will not last. I do not know much about the Miele but I am sure that there are other floor attachments to try and I just have not researched that yet. I have mostly wood and tile flooring and it does a good job on them, but I have a hard time using it on the carpeted rooms in my house. Overall, it seems to be a good vacuum for the price but I have not had it long enough to recommend to somebody.
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Vacuum is like brand new again. Its suction power has returned and odors are gone that gradually started being a problem about a year ago.  I do not know what the blue disc was... no functional use.  I threw it out. But the other items, while more cheaply made than OEM replacements, do the trick perfectly.
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Now that I look at the dusting brush I guess it is my own fault that it was not what I was expecting. It looks as if it is definitely for a hand held vacuum or a small shop vac. I was looking for a brush that didn't lose its bristles and would fit on the wand of a Kenmore vacuum. So far, no lost bristles and it does fit. It is smaller than what I had expected. Susan
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After having done a lot of research to find a cordless vacuum that is sturdy and powerful, this product appeared to be the best of the lot.  I did not find the noise level particularly bothersome, but it is loud.  Suction is just okay.  I found that if I wash the filter and replace it before it is completely dry, it produces very little suction and becomes useless.  This is a bit strange given that it is designed as a wet/dry vacuum cleaner.  On the whole, it's just okay.

Update on January 20, 2015 - I needed to use the vacuum to remove water from the bottom of a dishwasher.  It took out enough water to fill up the vacuum's reservoir and then lost all suction power.  Very disappointing!!  I've lowered my rating as a consequence.

Update on January 23, 2015 - After e-mailing Dewalt customer service about the loss of suction power when used for wet applications. I was advised to bring it to a factory service center.  They examined the unit and said that the suction was normal for the unit.  (They unpacked another one to show me.)  They said that I should operate the device without the filter when using it to remove water (contrary to the owner's manual), but to be careful not to let the accumulating water exceed the tank's capacity (to do so might short out the motor).  It appears that a wet filter reduces suction to point where the unit does not function.  Since the device was designed for wet/dry applications, I've rated the product one star.  It simply does not deliver what it promises to do.
4085163
This Vacuum has picked up more dust and other debris in one time that my old Hoover vaccuum would in a few tries. Obviously my old Hoover vacuum just wasn't getting the dirt and dust. Nothing compares to my new Dyson!
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I really was hoping that this vac would work.  I only have a small kitchen area to clean.  It did a great job the first time I used, it but did not pick up anything the second time.  I wish someone would bring back the electric brooms that we had in the 70's -- they were simple but did the job.  I really am beginning to abhor all these "energy efficient" appliances as well as they are all made in China.  I researched this vac because I didn't want one that was a 3 in 1 combo.  I thought I had the right one.
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The power nozzle on my old Dyson (which I loved) quit working so I bought this one thinking it would be similar. It seems very flimsy in comparison and I don't like that the power nozzle is so small and doesn't leave a trail on my carpet. You can't even tell where you've vacuumed. Also, the power nozzle can be used for hardwood without the spinning brush but it doesn't really dust the floor. The floor still has a layer of dust after vacuuming. I'm having to pay more for the articulating hard floor tool that will actually dust the floor, I hope. On the plus side, it does have great suction.
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It sucks. ...because it's a vacuum cleaner. That's what it's supposed to do.

It's very easy to operate, though I wish the on/off button were in an easier spot to reach than on the side. On the handle or on the opposite side of the lock mechanism would be better. It's a little hard to push on med/high pile carpet, but nothing compared to the 30+ year old Kirby I replaced.

Very easy to empty the canister. Dumping the dust out of the bottom is great because it doesn't billow upwards. Some dust and dirt gets stuck to the inside of the canister, though, because of the static I think. It's plastic.

Its reach isn't as good as the old Kirby's was, but the head is flatter so it goes under furniture better, so I think that's an even trade-off. If you push it too far away from yourself the front tips up into the air, so you just have to shorten your strokes.