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This might sound like a silly question, but for those who own bagless vacuums, do you empty the bin either into your kitchen trash can, or a dedicated can solely for dust and dirt? I tend to do the latter, since I have almost exclusively used bagless in my home. I, as well as every other family...

There was a time from the late 2000s to early 2010s when upright vacuum cleaners with retractable cords (aka "cord rewind") had become quite popular. I've had two uprights with this feature: a Hoover WindTunnel 2 Rewind Pet and a Eureka AirSpeed Unlimited Rewind. When I first tried out the...

Along with vacuum cleaners, I've also had a childhood interest in carpet sweepers. I'm referring to the type that is manually operated (pushing and pulling it rotates the brushes, which in turn sweeps dirt into pans). I first used one back in elementary school, during 5th grade (20 years ago...

I've seen a thread in the archives about what members' quietest and loudest vacuums are. But I was inspired by a post over on AW.org to make this thread. I wasn't sure which forum to put this in, so I picked Contemporary. What is the one vacuum cleaner that irritates you the most in terms of...

Are there any new vacuum brands out there that are being sold at big-box stores? Because the top brands that I see on online stores (including, but not limited to Target, Walmart, Best Buy and Amazon) are Shark, Bissell, Eureka, Dyson, Hoover, Dirt Devil and Kenmore. These vacuums are generally...

Hope this is the right place to post about this, but a week ago, I ordered a custom-made Fantom Technologies T-shirt from VistaPrint. How did I do this? First, I scanned the Fantom logo off the slipcover of my Fantom Fury how-to VHS tape. Then, on my computer, I touched up the logo using MS...

This is another in-depth topic that I've been meaning to post about for a long time now. I'm referring to upright vacuums that have a "lift-off" or "lift-away" design. This feature was pioneered by Bissell, and later arguably popularized by Shark. The basic idea sounds neat on paper, seeing as...

I decided to make this thread to ask a pretty interesting hypothetical question that had been floating around in my head for a long time now: What if on bagless vacuum cleaners, the clear dust bin was made using glass *instead of* plastic? I was inspired to ask this after seeing how most...

I've had my Dyson DC17 Absolute Animal for 2 years now, having purchased it off eBay in November 2021. Although there's nothing really wrong with it, there is a major annoyance that I've been meaning to address. The annoyance in question has to do the brush roll. The original one had worn down...

This belt was included with my 10 amp Fantom Fury as an "extra belt," but it's clearly the wrong one. So rather than let it go to waste, I've decided to give it away, just for the cost of shipping. Is anyone in need of a Eureka RD belt? If so, feel free to send me an email.

My ultimate vacuum cleaner dream has finally been fulfilled. I bought this 10 amp Fantom Fury off eBay last week, and it came in yesterday. However, I had to work an extremely busy shift at my job last night (ugh), so I didn't get to unbox the vacuum until today. I have been after a 10 amp...

For my birthday last week, I received these "cleaning slippers" as a bit of a gag gift. They are designed for hands-free cleaning, such as dusting and mopping. The pads on each slipper are removable and machine-washable. Thoughts on this crazy product?

This morning, I received a promotional email from Bissell regarding an all-new carpet deep cleaner. The Revolution HydroSteam Pet produces actual steam, something I have never seen on a consumer-grade carpet cleaner before. This gives a whole new meaning to the commonly-used term "steam...

The other day, I was looking on Amazon for vacuums just for fun, and noticed that the Hoover WindTunnel Max Bagged (UH30600), which is normally a $200 machine, has really gone up in price, to nearly $300! I thought this was quite a ripoff for a budget vacuum on Amazon. Has anybody else become...

I'd like to discuss a line of carpet cleaners that I've always been fascinated by: the Bissell ProHeat, specifically the ones produced from the early to mid-2000s. They were primarily made out of glossy black plastic (other colors were available), and have a hood design that I always thought...

I just heard about this on the news. Yesterday, Bissell recalled certain models of this cordless (CrossWave) vacuum due to defective batteries that can overheat and smoke. I figured that this would be worth a post in the interest of safety for anyone who owns one of these machines...

My Dyson DC17, which I bought used off eBay last year, has been a solid machine, but I've been thinking about replacing it with a brand new, bagless upright for reasons which I'll explain shortly. Here's my information: <ul> <li>3200 sq. ft. house with laminate downstairs along with some...

I bought this vacuum on Black Friday for only $150, and gave it as a Christmas present to my mom yesterday, for her small one-bedroom apartment. She had been wanting this particular machine for quite a while, and was pleasantly surprised to get it. Although she doesn't have pets, I have a dog...

I got this vacuum for Christmas; it's a small, lightweight, cordless handheld by Shark, featuring a high-speed brushless motor. I tried it out right away, and this vacuum packs a lot of power for its size! It picked up lots of glitter on a chair, which fell out of a string that was tied around...

This is something that's been on my mind for quite a while now. My current home has extra high ceilings and windows which have been impossible to reach with ANY vacuum I currently own. I did some measurements, and the ceiling is 15 feet high from the downstairs floor. When I'm halfway up the...