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I've used Zorb a couple of times. It doesn't clean as well as my Kirby rug renovator, and it leaves a solvent smell. I've given up on Dyson for any type of vacuum cleaning.

Yes, I agree . . . I've had success with a couple of dirty outer bags. I used the laundry tub in the basement, filled halfway with warm water and Dawn dish detergent. I then let the bag soak a few minutes, and then dip it in and out of the water to provide a bit of agitation. Rinse well with...

Congratulations on getting that nice unit with a nice array of attachments. You'll now find out why Kirby is at the top of the list for so many of us. You can use the white HEPA bags in that model, which I would recommend. The F style bags in the plastic with the green lettering are for the...

The address given above on Saw Mill Run Blvd has been my Kirby dealer for years. The shop is on Rt. 51 just below Brownsville Rd., to the left. Stay in the left lane as you cross 51 and don't go too fast or you'll miss it. The original owner, Gino Carrieri, was my friend and Kirby rep. He...

I don't disagree, but would it be practical? For years, I've admired Kirby for their cleaning ability, quality construction, and an array of nice tools. In some ways, Kirby's design is a throwback vacuum that has been improved and modernized over the years. When Kirby puts out a model, it is...

Hoover (or should we say TTI?) came close to a throwback vacuum when they introduced their platinum lightweight upright bagged vacuum. If I recall correctly, they were sold around the $400 price point with a 6-year warranty. I bought mine new back then, and I would assume that Hoover's reasoning...

Another thing you might try is Flitz polish. This is sold by Kirby for polishing the metal on Kirby vacs. However, it has other uses. I know it is useful on cloudy plastic headlight lenses.

Another thing you might try is Flitz polish. This is sold by Kirby for polishing the metal on Kirby vacs. However, it has other uses. I know it is useful on cloudy plastic headlight lenses.

Oh . . . Mea culpa . . . In my above post, I forgot to thank Luke Gebhart for inviting us to his home to hehold his extensive collection. The weather was gorgeous, the pizza lunch was tasty, and seeing how well his collection is displayed all made for an enjoyable field trip.

Being a brand new member of the VCCC, this convention was a real treat to meet so many friendly folks who share a common interest in quality-made vacs, be them from yesteryear or this year. It was a great opportunity to be able to visit the CWP and Filter Queen plants, but the pinnacle of the...

Roll the dice . . . on this particular machine. You might not have much bidding competition on this machine, but a $55+ shipping cost seems unreasonably high to me. If you win a low bid and then add shipping, you're up to at least $75. So, if you're willing to spend that much on this machine...

Metal Royals are great machines . . . First of all, let me say that Kirby is my go-to brand of vacuum. I like how a Kirby cleans, and I like the various attachments that come with it. That said, I do admire the metal Royal uprights. That technology has been around for more than 100 years, and...

If you want to stay withHoover . . . And not spend money to break your budget, abandon the plastic bagless Hoover vacs and go for a Windtunnel self-propelled vac with a HEPA bag. Yes, they're plastic, too, but they are super powerful. Yes, they are heavier, but they'll suck your carpets cleaner...

It seems that the Royal series named "Royal Everlast" are getting harder and harder to find. There were three in this series: The RY8300 with the black bag, 10-amp motor, and the adjust-o-rite leveler knob. This is the model I have. When I was looking around, I was glad to find a new one. Then...

I like the metal Royal uprights. However . . . Somewhere back in the mid to later 1980s, there was a local vac shop owner who was a factory Royal dealer. At the time, I had a Kirby H2 Turbo as my daily driver. Although the H2 was one of Kirby's more popular models and cleaned very well, it...

Kirby Good Luck Having satisfactory experience as a Kirby owner has oh such much to do with the folks with whom you deal. Over the years (since 1972), I've been able to deal with two long-standing and reputable dealers who always offered fair pricing and never believed in trying to scam their...