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I love re-building classic Hoovers, and I make do with what I can, but a Hoover bearing grease gun would offer that extra level of assurance that any proud Hoover owner expects. If anyone is lucky-enough to have a spare, I'd eagerly take it off your hands. Thanks for your consideration!

Combining the features of the best Roombas, Neato's shape and brush placement, and even a nod or two to Vorwerk's Kobold robots, the new Roomba S9 looks like it's their best yet. They (thankfully) let go of their iconic round shape, in favor of a setup with a wider cleaning width, and far...

New for fall 2018, both iRobot and Dyson have unveiled ambitious improvements to their robotic cleaner offerings. The Roomba i7+ is the first robot with intelligent navigation that self-empties at its dock, into a HEPA bag for easy disposal. Easily the worst feature of good robotic cleaners...

Hello Vaclanders! Well as the title suggests, to my surprise, I re-acquired the model vacuum cleaner my family used when I was growing up. It's a Eureka ESP, which we purchased in 1990 from a sadly recently-closed department store. The funny thing is that in my 16 years of thrifting and vac...

Dyson just uploaded the full presentation of the Cyclone V10 reveal. I love this kind of stuff, and it's fun to see James Dyson discuss the development process of their latest gadget. (I see this was just linked in another thread, but I'll post this as well, so as many enthusiasts as...

Could a light-suction cordless stick vac clean better than all uprights on bare floors? Where have upright vacuum manufacturers gone wrong?

Dyson has just unveiled their "Ball 2" upright line, and in Dyson tradition, the US gets their flagship uprights first. They're a colorful update to the DC40 and DC41, which debuted 6 years ago. Their newest version of the DC40, now named Ball Multifloor 2 (taking the name of the outgoing...

I gotta' give them props for trying to innovate! Retail starts at $249, a high price for a household vacuum from them. I think the brush and bin design look solid. Fat brushrolls tend to cope better with long hair, unlike many new vacuums today (Sharks for instance are super aggressive, but...

Here we go! Although it appears to be a C+ product, Dyson's 360 Eye robot is finally launching worldwide, and with it comes a wave of excited consumers that never cared about vacuums before. This is a GOOD thing for the vacuum industry, both regular and robotic, as interest fosters creativity...

The Dyson V8 looks awesome, and here's their new Cinetic Big Ball Canister, with the same self-cleaning shroud (a wonderful solution to a problem they created). I want the best from the vacuum industry's most aggressively-innovative company. Time will tell what the US gets, but I see promising...

After a lengthy delay, Dyson's first autonomous vacuum cleaner launched in Japan last month, and the first consumer videos are popping up online. The cleaning pattern is interesting for sure. It basically cleans outward in increasingly-sized square spirals. It divides the floor plan into...

Looks pretty nifty! Boasting a longer run time than other cordless vacuums. If this machine cleans like the excellent corded models, it will likely be the best-cleaning cordless vacuum ever produced. Can't wait to try one!

I've been patiently waiting to acquire a second Viking 507 for a long time. I purchased one on ebay a while ago, and it ran smoothly for about 5 minutes, then completely locked up. I was so disappointed! I tried to salvage it, and attempted to rebuild the motor. No luck. So I was left with...

New model launching in Japan. Uses a unique brushbar designed for large debris pickup, as well as fine dust. Looks like it would be awesome for bare floors (like most of their current models). Here's some vids!

"Rebuilt to like-new condition," with a 5-year warranty. Wasn't aware Walmart was selling them! http://www.walmart.com/ip/Kirby-Factory-Reconditioned-G4-Vacuum-Cleaner/38771682

With the Neato Botvac, Miele's robot right around the corner, and Dyson hinting at joining the game soon, the next revolution in home cleaning might not be far off. Far smarter than a Roomba, which bangs into things to navigate a room, these new robots actively map out the room, and are far...

Here's the Hoover Air upright family. I think they're all really nice! Because of its size, and true 'Air' lightness, the original is still probably my favorite (it's my modern-day Dirt Devil Broom Vac!). The Air Steerable is a great solution to problems the original didn't have (a swivel...

In 1979, when Nintendo was thriving as a toy company, Gunpei Yokoi (their creative inventor that steered the company towards amusement products), designed a small remote controlled vacuum cleaner called the "Chiritorie" (Japanese for "dustpan"). When running, it constantly spins around in...

Good evening everyone! I got a vacuum for Christmas I'm really impressed with! A Miele S7 Cat & Dog!

Always thought these things were adorable, and when I found a decent deal on a 110v version online, I couldn't resist! Got it shipped from overseas. This is a commercial Numatic vacuum, but it's got Henry's smiling face, so I'd like call it a Henry. I really like him! This vacuum is very...