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Warren Buffett was smart to dump Kirby. Kirby has soiled it's reputation with unscrupulous sales practices over the years. The poor consumer/user reviews are a getting worse as Kirby has failed to modernize. Kirby has very little appeal for the consumer with a modern home having very little...

Shark Vertex Bagless Corded Canister Vacuum with DuoClean PowerFins doesn't look too bad. Anyone tried it? I wonder how well it will hold up with the swivel on the "pole" design.

That is a stylish vacuum.

Is there a copy with a longer cord? I'm surprised they didn't make it a 25 or 30 ft cord.

Shouldn't this thread belong in the member's only Miscellanea forum?

I like my Bissell Big Green upright best because, it pumps the water at a decent pressure to really spray the carpet, has good suction to pull out the dirt and water, and the belt driven brush roll with soft brushes seems to clean well. The Bissell has handled all of my dog's messes in an...

Have they come up with something to cut the hair off of the brushroll?

Rug Doctor would likely be disappointed in not being mentioned given that they have consumer machines as well.

Lesinutah, Perhaps we are reading things differently. My understanding is that he poured a solution containing hydrochloric acid (HCl) / muriatic acid on the tile floor and grout, and he used the Rainbow's aquamate to scrub, rinse, and clean up the solution, dirt, grime, etc. Certainly...

Given how expensive the Rainbow is, and given how corrosive Hydrochloric acid is, do you really think that is a good idea?

Sounds like a defective product.

My understanding is that Warren Buffett buys companies so that they can make him money. Warren Buffett doesn't generally buy companies that require cash infusions. He looks to maximize his income and minimize his risk. It's nothing personal, if he can make more money with a different...

Not that it matters, but Rexair was sold off back in 2019 to Rhone Capital. It hasn't seemed to effect Rexair in a negative manner. Perhaps new ownership of Kirby will spur some innovation. From the wikipedia "On 26 February 2019 Newell Brands announced it would be selling its Rexair...

I keep seeing ads for Filter Queens, so it must be a sign that google thinks it's what is needed. There do seem to be decent prices on these on ebay and facebook marketplace.

there may be good deals on used Filter Queens on ebay. The potential downside is that they use cones rather than bags, but the canister would seem to hold a large quantity of dirt/hair.

Have you tested the airflow in the portable configuration with the bag folded? I wonder if that restricts the air flow.

Just curious how other people vacuum stairs - upholstery tool, powered mini tool, canister with full size power nozzle, cordless vacuum, etc. What is the best method and best vacuum/tool for the job?

If Kirby pays any attention to Consumer Reports, they need to make it lighter and easier to handle, less noisy, improve the reliability, and make it more user friendly (e.g. easier to use tools, perhaps less bulky). Rainbow also has some deficiencies particularly with the power nozzle for...

On the off chance that the problem is not with the vacuum, check the circuit breaker and/or check for a GFCI outlet that has triggered. Test it on an outlet that you know is working. Good luck.

Regarding CR's bare floor tests, they test all vacuums the same. I use my power nozzle with the brush roll turned off at times to clean bare floors. I generally prefer this method for going under beds and furniture or if I don't feel like switching tools. I also use the bare floor tool at...