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Thanks for the detailed review with photos and good on you for helping out your grand parents. I like their place and that wool carpet looks wonderful.

I would not choose a vacuum that didn't at least allow the use of a proper powered head. I've had several Mieles and used the turbo brush upholstery brush on one of them. Not good. Consumables on Miele, as you note, are expensive. And so are the add on parts (75 for turbo upholstery brush)...

Dysons sure are popular. They are brilliant marketing their product. Never much liked them, but loving convenience and in the spirit of open mindedness, I bought the V8. And it is super convenient. I think I get why bagless are so popular. People actually see the dirt when the dump it and...

I second the Kirbys with shakeout bags. I use my early 60's 560 from time to time and it does a fantastic job with deep cleaning and the bag doesn't smell if kept clean. It's not used with greater frequency because it's a bit hard to push and doesn't fit well underneath furniture. While not...

I second the magic eraser. In fact, I used it on my Miele canister to clean it up before selling it. That was an incredible deal on the Salsa. Should you be inclined, I'm sure that would sell easily for 10X what you paid for it.

@mike811 - there is certainly no denying the benefits of 'quick and easy'. I love my Dyson V8 for no cord daily cleanups. While no substitute for a 'real vacuum' (one that connects to mains power), if I had to pull out something like the rainbow, it sure as heck would not be happening every...

Wow, drsnuggle, you must clean frequently. That wasn't a lot of dirt for what looks like quite a bit of vacuuming. The one thing I enjoy about my bagless vacuums (Dyson V8 and early 60's Kirby) is seeing all the dirt the machines pick up. Yeah, it can be a little messy, and I know it's kind...

Fantastic videos. Thank you! As anyone who's read my posts knows, I'm a Miele lover and a stinky vacuum 'hater'. Infrequently used bagged vacuums + pets = unpleasant odor. Which means Mieles I've had, even when equipped with charcoal filters, still tend to smell. And scented beads or...

Tough choice. The do-everything vacuums tend to be a compromise. For ease of use and excellent cleaning ability, I'd choose my Riccar Supralight. But for do-everything, it would be Rainbow. The Riccar can easily be used everyday. Rainbow? Not so much. That said, since I have plenty of...

I've had 2 Miele canisters and one was my only vacuum for many years. I don't currently own one, but do have many other vacuums. There was a lot to be said for the Mieles. They were reliable. Folks here like to complain about the tools being too small, but I currently have a Riccar Prima and...

I have the Dyson V8 and use it all the time. But it was expensive, so it would be nice if there was a less expensive alternative. The fact that the Hoover brushroll can be turned off must help extend battery life. The V8 runs a long time as long as it's on the low setting. But a backup...

I've not had great luck with tools mounted on the wand. My Prima has those, and no matter how securely they are attached, they always fall off. Also, those large rear wheels would probably make it difficult to push the canister sideways while using it - not a fatal flaw, but annoying.

You may not see results immediately with a bagged upright, but you will likely smell them - in the form of that nasty bagged vacuum odor. I still use a bagged vacuum on occasion, but the bagless and the rainbow don't have the noxious odor of the bagged machines. And yes, it is gratifying to...

Americans - Please remember that Europe is a continent, not a country.

Hobart I have an old Hobart dishwasher. Does a fine job on dishes and has outlast several friends new, fancy-pants stainless machines. Identical to the one in my childhood home - from the late 60's - so it's gotta be pretty old.

I have the Oreck Orbiter and haven't yet used it for carpet cleaning, but it's great for hard flooring. Mopping alone cannot compare. It's great for removing wax and buffing existing wax.

Never ceases to amaze me how cheaply a late model Kirby can be found for. There are always lots of them on my local Craigslist. I'm not nocking the thing, but why anyone would pay even close to full price is beyond me. Miele, on the other hand, are never cheap and very easy to sell at a high...

Thank you for your review! Agreed, water vacuums do away with stinky bags and that is a great thing. I have a Rainbow, but it doesn't get constant use because of the time it takes to setup and clean. But you can't beat the pleasant smell it makes while vacuuming. I do think water vacs and...

I recently purchased a Dyson V8 and have had it for several weeks and thought I'd write up some first impressions. First off, I will admit that I've never been a Dyson fan, but I had never before used any model of Dyson. They just look cheap and felt 'creaky' whenever I handled it in the...

To original poster - If you've never tried an Oreck, I suggest you try one and form your own opinion. Not having ever used one, I can't comment on the machine, but for my own use cases, a light weight, smaller machine is best. And I do like simple uprights that are plain vacuums without all...