[NAGDU] Guide dogs and vacuums

[Buddy Brannan]

I know nothing of the Navigator. The Rotator, however, really does well. 

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Buddy Brannan, KB5ELV - Erie, PA
Phone: 814-860-3194 
Mobile: 814-431-0962
Email: buddy at brannan.name




> On Jun 22, 2016, at 9:00 AM, Jody Ianuzzi via NAGDU <nagdu at nfbnet.org> wrote:
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> I got a shark navigator because everyone raved about it. I have been disappointed by what it leaves behind. After I vacuum I can still feel great on the floor. My daughter has a Bissell which is fantastic! I have decided to give up my sure can use her Bissell 
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> I think theroomba is a great idea but I think the canister might be too small to keep up with dog hair.
> 
> JODY 🐺
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>> On Jun 22, 2016, at 8:10 AM, Christina Moore via NAGDU <nagdu at nfbnet.org> wrote:
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>> I have a Dyson as well.
>> I love it! Easy to empty and picks up great.
>> 
>> 
>> God bless.
>> --Christina
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>>> On Jun 22, 2016, at 08:04, Buddy Brannan via NAGDU <nagdu at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>>> 
>>> I vote for the Shark Rotator myself. Cheaper than the Dyson by lots, and really, umm, sucks. 
>>> 
>>> We had a Roomba a long time ago and it died fairly quickly, but I've heard they've gotten better over the past 10 years or so. There are other robot vacuums, like the Neato one (yes, it's really called Neato). Maybe worth checking out. 
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>>> Buddy Brannan, KB5ELV - Erie, PA
>>> Phone: 814-860-3194 
>>> Mobile: 814-431-0962
>>> Email: buddy at brannan.name
>>> 
>>> 
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>>>> On Jun 22, 2016, at 7:02 AM, Julie J. via NAGDU <nagdu at nfbnet.org> wrote:
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>>>> I recently bought a Dyson and seriously love that thing!   I got the pet model from Amazon.  My husband did have to assemble it.  I wasn't here when that happened, so no clue how many pieces or how complex that was. Operating the thing is super easy and it is easy to empty the canister. The amount of stuff it pulled from the carpet is impressive and a little scary.
>>>> 
>>>> The only problem I've had with it is that I can't push it over the plush carpet in my new office.  I wanted super soft squishy carpet and didn't think about the vacuum suctioning itself to the carpet and not moving.  So I just use the attachment with the rotating brushes and it works fine.
>>>> 
>>>> HTH
>>>> Julie
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>>>> -----Original Message----- From: Nancy VanderBrink via NAGDU
>>>> Sent: Tuesday, June 21, 2016 11:55 PM
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>>>> Cc: Nancy VanderBrink
>>>> Subject: [NAGDU] Guide dogs and vacuums
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>>>> Hi all,
>>>> Our current vacuum is not working well so I've been pondering a Rumba. Anybody use one?  Pros? Cons? Is the maintenance worth it?
>>>> We have two labs, currently in a 3 bedroom apartment with carpet in bedrooms and linoleum in all other areas.
>>>> Any thoughts would be appreciated.
>>>> Thanks
>>>> Nancy
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