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All good points about the Roomba, Ray. As you say, rug fringes would be a problem. And to clean under, say, a dining room table, the chairs would still need to be removed for some period of time while the machine runs its random course, no? So not entirely labor-free.... Overall, the Roomba...

the housecleaner's take on vacuums Scotland, eh? Do you have Sears (the chain that carries Kenmore) stores over there? LOL, I would expect Hoover fans to choose their favorite brand over a Kenmore, not that there aren't completely valid and objective reasons for doing so. As a housecleaner...

Thanks, Ray. No other responses, so maybe it was a no-brainer question. I, too, felt that the Kenmore was the one to give away. As you say, no bags to buy. After using all three vacuums in demanding situations, I observed that the Kenmore was prone to rapid buildup of fines in the...

Which vacuum would you ditch? Raymond, yours looks very similar to mine, thought the color scheme on this one includes peach and brown tones. This bring up my next question: A friend's college-age son needs a vacuum, and since I have three, all of which are in working order, I'd like to...

PS--Sorry for the double post. As a VCCC non-member, I'm unable to delete the redundancy. Those with the power to do so can be my guest.

Raymond, I believe those were the most incredibly helpful, clear and concise instructions I have ever received about anything! After reading them, I immediately looked at the pile of plastic parts and discovered that the gadget I had presumed to be a hardwood floor attachment was the very...

Raymond, I believe those were the most incredibly helpful, clear and concise instructions I have ever received about anything! After reading them, I immediately looked at the pile of plastic parts and discovered that the gadget I had presumed to be a hardwood floor attachment was the very...

I recently inherited a Hoover upright "Concept One" Powerdrive Model U3109. Stored beside, but not attached to, the vacuum were various attachments (hose, wand, crevice tool, hardwood attachment, etc.) I looked in vain for a way to connect the hose to the vacuum, and I visited a website with...