[NAGDU] vacuum cleaners

[Julie J.]

The reviews had a lot of things about difficulty in emptying the canister 
and cleaning the filters.   A lot of the reviewers also had previously owned 
Dyson's and said the pet model wasn't as great as their previous model. 
Maybe people just like to complain?  I don't know, it's vacuuming after all, 
not a trip to Disney.  How fabulous can it get? LOL

I currently have an Orik, doubt I'm spelling that right.  Anyhow it worked 
great in the beginning.  Now all the bristles on the brush part are worn off 
and the top half randomly detaches from the bottom half at the most 
inconvenient times.

The Dyson also said it was good for allergies, which is a big selling point 
for me, if it's accurate.   I've noticed lately that after I vacuum there is 
that weird vacuum odor and it seems more dusty, not less.  I think it's just 
stirring things up and not containing the dust and hair like it should.

Does the Dyson come in a corded option?  I store my vacuum in the closet and 
there is no way to plug in the charging station in there.

Thanks for the feedback!
Julie
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-----Original Message----- 
From: Tracy Carcione via NAGDU
Sent: Friday, February 26, 2016 6:28 AM
To: 'NAGDU Mailing List,the National Association of Guide Dog Users'
Cc: Tracy Carcione
Subject: Re: [NAGDU] vacuum cleaners

I have the Dyson Pet, and I really like it.  It is bagless.  It picks up a 
ton of fur and dirt.  If I accidentally vacuum up something I want, it's 
easy to dig it out of the bin.  It has a filter for dust, which is 
reasonably easy to clean, and prevents that funny vacuum cleaner smell.  And 
it has an attachment that makes cleaning the stairs actually easy.  It also 
switches from carpet to hard surfaces with the press of a button.
I've had mine a few years now, and haven't had any trouble with it at all. 
Don't know why the reviews you saw were mixed.  Guess you can't please 
everyone.
I bought mine from QVC, because I knew, if I didn't like it, I could send it 
back.  It was about $500, but I've never regretted the investment.
Tracy


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Sent: Friday, February 26, 2016 7:00 AM
To: the National Association of Guide Dog Users NAGDU Mailing List
Cc: Julie J.
Subject: [NAGDU] vacuum cleaners

It is time for me to replace my vacuum cleaner and I’m looking for 
suggestions.  I want an upright for sure.  Bags are okay, but I’d prefer a 
bagless system.   I have two dogs who don’t shed crazily, but enough that I 
want a vacuum that can handle pet hair easily.  I looked at the Dyson Pet 
Plus Allergy, which I had heard good things about.  The reviews were mixed 
though.  Is there another vacuum that is especially good for dog hair? I’m 
willing to spend a good amount for a vacuum that will last a while.

Suggestions?  Recommendations? Models to avoid?
Thanks in advance!
Julie
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