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Post by leclairon on Aug 31, 2021 14:37:02 GMT 1
Can anyone recommend an efficient cordless vac please? There used to be the choice of this one or this one but now there seem to be masses, varying greatly in price.
I am looking for something reasonably powerful which will save me getting the James out all the time which can be a bit unwieldy up and down stairs.
I have had two cordless in the past, but cheapies, thinking they would just do the in-between touch-up hoovering. However, even for that, neither have been powerful enough to pick up satisfactorily. We don't have animals so it is mainly normal dust and grit from shoes, and not a huge area.
Thanks
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suein56
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Post by suein56 on Aug 31, 2021 14:53:26 GMT 1
I bought a cheapie from Darty .. in the sense that it cost 99€ .. but it was the one that had the most *** in the consumer tests. And I am thrilled with it. Having had Dyson vacs in the past in the UK I tested a couple out but their cordless ones were too heavy for me to hold. And the Dysons are very expensive even if I had managed to hold them satisfactorily.
So .. this one works a treat on hard floors and carpets but I have to reduce the power when used on light rugs or it tries to eat them.
Proline Handy power 25.
It's a stick one which separates easily for vacuuming stairs, chairs etc.
Empties easily .. with no mess.
Whereas I am very pleased with my purchase I am not sure it will be as powerful as LPTA's Shark vacuum. |
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Post by lapourtaider on Aug 31, 2021 14:54:10 GMT 1
We have a Shark. Very powerful and charge lasts a reasonable time. First time we used it we couldn't believe how much dust our old vacuum cleaner had missed.
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Post by houpla on Aug 31, 2021 17:14:11 GMT 1
I've got a Dyson. Super vac but the original battery soon gave up the ghost. Reliable replacements aren't cheap.
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JohnnyD
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Post by JohnnyD on Aug 31, 2021 17:21:28 GMT 1
Not Dyson........
I only hear good things about Shark, so my next one will be a Shark
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Post by FFS on Aug 31, 2021 17:39:26 GMT 1
The Shark website (French). Beyond my pocket, we're happy with our Kärcher. |
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Post by leclairon on Aug 31, 2021 17:53:04 GMT 1
Thanks so much for the recommendations. Shark had been mentioned to me some time ago - but there are just so many models that I suppose you just have to choose by the price prepared to pay? Some of them are pricey and I am not looking for top of the range. I will look at the Darty and Karcher also. It has given me some pointers.
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JohnnyD
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Post by JohnnyD on Aug 31, 2021 21:32:33 GMT 1
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Post by spectrum on Sept 1, 2021 6:45:34 GMT 1
We have a 24vlt "Rowenta" which after five years use needed a new head, easily available and at 40€ not bad price.
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Post by Deleted on Sept 1, 2021 6:53:17 GMT 1
Have been using our Rowenta 25.2V for about four years and it’s been brilliant. It gives about 40 minutes autonomy.
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Post by mangetout on Sept 1, 2021 7:16:34 GMT 1
I have 2 Hoover 26v cordless vacs. Why 2? Because it takes a long time to recharge. Cost 99 euros each when I bought about 8 years ago. No use for stairs but good on tiles and rugs. I use them for quick cleans and do a thorough clean with a Dyson corded once a week. Works for me.
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Post by Aardvark on Sept 1, 2021 10:10:40 GMT 1
If I wanted a cordless (for some unexplained reason) my research would include finding out how much replacement batteries would cost. With rechargeable tools and devices eventual battery failure is inevitable and they are often not available and if they are the cost makes the device uneconomic to repair. More landfill.
I wonder what the resale or P/X value will be on all the wonderful new electric cars once the battery gets tired.
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Post by woolybanana on Sept 1, 2021 10:43:16 GMT 1
Avoid Black and Decker cordless; simply put, blooody useless.
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Post by Crystal on Sept 1, 2021 11:03:32 GMT 1
I find the cordless vacuum cleaners way too heavy, I tried one for a while, a Dyson, but couldn't use it for longer than a few minutes before my arm got sore.
I thought of trying an Electrolux because the weight is at the bottom rather than up near the handle, but then decided against it and bought another Henry.
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Post by Polarengineer on Sept 1, 2021 11:23:44 GMT 1
Perhaps if weight is an issue, do as we do, and use a backpack vacuum unit. Very easy to work with,but you have to be careful when turning around, as you can knock things over with it.
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