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For primarily short pile office carpet, I don't think I could justify $400 for a Miele. Most anything with a motorized rotating brush should be sufficient. Of course, you want it to last as well. If it absolutely has to have attachments (and you don't mind buying a used machine), you might...

Did that B8 shampooer come from ebay? I posted about one a while back that I saw on there.

What's the flooring type in your office where the new machine will be used (low pile carpet, hard surfaces primarily)?

Hi. I am looking to buy a Kenmore Spraymate attachment for my Cleanmore home cleaning system. I see them occasionally pop up on ebay but they always seems to have a ridiculous price attached! Thanks!

@completenutt This is a vacuum collector's forum after all and the OP's original question asked for cordless recommendations. Sure, there is always a bit of friendly competition on forums like this. But, I find it helpful to hear what others have to say about specific machines, they are often...

@vacuumdevil I agree. Cordless machines are not quite there yet to be called a true replacement for corded machines, but they will probably be there soon. I love the convenience of the Oreck Pod for quick pick ups around the house and it excells at removing cat hair from the bedspread with...

@dysonman1 My concern with the cordless Simplicity vacuums (like the Freedom) is that they are attempting to make the vacuum more convenient by eliminating the cord, but it can still only vacuum flat surfaces like the floor and stairs. At least with some other cordless machines (like the Oreck...

@eurekaprince There are many good lightweight vacuums already in existence that clean carpet very well. As Patrick mentioned, the Hoover Lightweight Platinum bagged is a great machine and cleans well. I had it for a while but gave it to a family member since they needed a newer machine that was...

I've had mine for a while now, and I still enjoy using it! Very convenient to grab off the wall docking station for quick cleanings. It picks up debris on the kitchen and hard wood floors very easily and doesn't seem to kick dirt around like some stick type vacuums do. Also works pretty well on...

Let's see the inside of that Hoover Portable :)

I agree with Callie. I think the current Kirby lineup is less relevant for homes that have little to no carpeted floors. One does not need a fancy, expensive machine like these to vacuum up hard surfaces. A canister or even stick vacuum is much more practical and can reach under furniture much...

Thanks Garry! I may give the WD-40 a try. I think I even have some PB Blaster at home. I hadn't thought to use them, but might be worth the effort if I can't come across some used wands for cheap. I guess the previous owner had an issue with the wands coming apart.

Well, try as I might, the wands wont come apart. I even attempted to gently coax them apart with a screwdriver and rubber mallet. Nada! I think they are inseparable! Does anyone have the Celebrity 3 piece wand set they are willing to part with?

I thought that at first Barry, but no they are indeed separate pieces. I'll try again this evening to pull them apart, gently.

Anyone?

What's your budget? I'd recommend to go to a local vacuum shop to test out several different models. There are some excellent used canister machines out there that can be had for not much money. No sense in overpaying for a new machine unless you just want to buy something new. Some great...

You lucky dog! Is that another new old stock purchase? :)

Are the aluminum wands supposed to come apart on these? Mine won't budge when I try to separate them. Nor will it separate from the power head. I see remnants of what appears to be masking tape at each juncture. Hopefully the previous owner didn't glue each piece together! Also the cord winder...

Good to know! Thanks!

Yeah, will be a fun machine to tinker with. I did see that the foam wrap around filters for the motor are discontinued, but I can probably make one. Do they really do that much in terms of keeping whatever gets past the bag from getting to the motor?