After using the Hoover,Oreck,Dyson-here comes the Lux

[elux89]

Rob,
I think, (could be wrong though) the reason consumer reports is different, is that they are checking for how quickly the airflow drops off as the bag fills. The bags in the guardian are larger in size than the regular style c canisters. Hence more surface area to filter. So in theory, it won't clog as quickly. But when starting out new, the older design still comes out ahead. Just my two cents worth.

Vernon

 

[mark40511]

I think once the dirt gets tracked down below NO VACUUM can get it all out. Luckily when I moved in my brand new house 4 years ago I haven't ever went over three days without vacuuming, I think. I have 2 cats and I've been trying to gets some dirty rainbow water but the best I can muster is dirty looking mop water with some cat hair in it. I remember helping my grandma in the 80s with her Rainbow and the water was always black and full of crud.