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    Favorite cordless stick vacuum.

    Hey guys, what are your favorite stick vacuums? I had a Dyson V8- we loved it as it was super convenient. The casing around the handle is cracked, so basically when it breaks all the way through. I won’t be able to use it anymore. It has been used a ton, so I guess I’m not surprised it’s...
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    Rainbow rain jet

    I have a rainbow e2 Gold. Along with aquamate 2. I recently deep cleaned my grout and tile using hydrochloric acid to clean up the grout and tile- it’s night and day difference. I did use the aquamate 2 to scrub a little and basically rinse the tile, it did alright picking up but the floor was...
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    Dyson v8

    How long do these last? My mother in Law and I have one. Her’s is 5 months older than mine- Her battery won’t last more than 3 minutes and found out batteries cost $120 to replace She also has a spring hinge that broke off and would like to fix it, if she can. My V8 Battery is definitely...
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    worst vacuum

    That friends neglected vacuum It doesn’t matter what brand it is, those vacuums that have been neglected for far to long. Full bag, full hepa or filter, clogged hoses. So many people I know have used their vacuums with no suction and just let the brush roll agitate! The Kirby surprised me...
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    Rainbow e2 type 12

    I was the guy that had a rainbow rep come to my house a few weeks ago, returned it and rolled on with life- my mother in law has one and she shipped me her old one as a surprise! She told me she loved it, but she has a much smaller house and she has a hard time using it. Her current house has...
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    Vacuum Power Heads on canister vacuum

    I was talking to a Vacuum dealer in town, he was saying there are companies that make the vacuum power/suction head itself, but not the actual power nozzle head. ( the brush roll head thingy) He is a Miele dealer and said Miele makes their canisters but have a different company make the power...
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    I have Rainbow Rep coming to my house

    Miskini I did try to negotiate but he just kept packing the machine up and started to leave. When i called him to return the vacuum- he said, thats no problem and he will come by to pick it up.. I did say what would it take to be a recruiter or dealer- but that didn't go so well.. he even...
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    I have Rainbow Rep coming to my house

    Miskini I ended up returning it.. the $2500 was just too much. on the other hand, my mother in law has one and doesn't use it anymore, she said i can have it! needs some work though.
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    I have Rainbow Rep coming to my house

    Mesh filters from rainbow rep I saved the mesh filters rainbow rep and I used it on my miele, I saw that it did just as well. n00xy i took your word for it, crazy! so Im not so compelled that it works better than miele. The only thing i like about rainbow is the smell, smells so good when your...
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    I have Rainbow Rep coming to my house

    I bought one! I vacuumed my floors 3 different times with my Miele before the rainbow rep came. The Guy was really nice and respectful He even Complimented the Miele saying its a high end vacuum. I vacuumed my living room with the rainbow and i picked up so much sand out of my carpet.. I...
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    I have Rainbow Rep coming to my house

    brings me to the next question.. I am building a house this year. looking into central vacs. I like the idea of taking all the dirt and sending it the garage. But i don't know how that will compare to Rainbow- since they just called this week. My new house will have hardwood floors through out...
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    I have Rainbow Rep coming to my house

    Just curious to hear if any of you guys like rainbow vacuums.. I currently have a miele and love it. is there anything I should look for?
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