[NAGDU] vacuum cleaners

Caitlyn Furness caitlyn.furness at gmail.com
Fri Feb 26 13:50:52 UTC 2016


Julie,
My dyson is corded, so is the dirt devil.  Rechargeables don’t work around here because of space and it just takes a blind person longer to dothe job of vacuuming!

We don’t find it hard to empty the canister/bin or to clean the filter.  I think some people just like to complain, yes.

Cait

> On Feb 26, 2016, at 8:22 AM, Julie J. via NAGDU <nagdu at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> 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
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> Subject: Re: [NAGDU] vacuum cleaners
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> 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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> -----Original Message-----
> From: NAGDU [mailto:nagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Julie J. via NAGDU
> Sent: Friday, February 26, 2016 7:00 AM
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> Cc: Julie J.
> Subject: [NAGDU] vacuum cleaners
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> 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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