any great vacuum canister cleaner that equals tristar compact

[jesm71]

I agree with dysonman1. I recently purchased Bissell Crosswave patriot vacuum cleaner from the mentioned website. This thing is the BOMB! It cleans everything. I used to have the Hoover Floormate, the deluxe as well. But you had to sweep before you washed floors. This thing is quick, and doesn't create dust from sweeping. Super easy to clean, extremely lightweight.

Must have item if you have pets that shed, track mud in the house (we live in Seattle and have mud like we have rain). It works great on carpet too. Gets all of the pet hairs out that most vacuums leave behind

Only thing is that it isn't as wide of a head as compared to others.

https://houseandbeyond.org/best-canister-vacuum/

 

[jesm71]

We are 90% carpeted, but I do like to vacuum the plastic mats that the bird cages are on. We currently have a low-end (read: cheap >$40) Bissel and it hasn't lasted us very long. I am hoping to convince him to go with a bagged model or at least a bagless with a water filter. We have a long hair cat and 2 plucking parrots, so I really need to vacuum every day. I was looking at the one you have, has it lasted long? Is it heavy/hard to carry up and down stairs? Do these really work (our current vacuum doesn't work once the hose is out to use an attachment)?

Sorry for all the questions, but I am so done with a vacuum that only puts lines on the floor instead of actually cleaning.

https://houseandbeyond.org/best-canister-vacuum/