Choosing the vacuum for a given cleaning session

[SeboU1]

It appears that choosing which machine to use hasn’t been discussed in several years. If I buy a machine brand new I will usually have a period of time that I use it exclusively, until I want to use something different. I have been trying to use one of the newer machines each time I vacuum. If I’m vacuuming for a special reason other than regular cleaning, I usually choose a Sebo. I will say that I recently shampooed the carpets, and decided to get my U1 out for the pre vacuum. I will say that if I see a video on a machine I have or a discussion, I will usually use that machine. I tend to get a Kirby or the Filter Queen out on rainy or winter days. I will say that convenience usually influences why I don’t use a specific machine. I am a person that likes to live around a schedule, and will usually plan what machine will be used next. Once a machine is discontinued, I usually will rarely use it.
How do you guys rotate the machines that you use for a given cleaning?

 

[centralsweeper63]

I just use whatever is closest and do a big swap around when I get bored of those machines.

 

[vacuumlover]

Depends for me, since getting my Sebo evolution I’ve been exclusively using that one all the time/as my go to. But, from personal preference if it’s a particularly messy job or above floor I like to use my 2014 numatic Henry. I do use some of my older/vintage vacuums rarely more when nostalgia takes over or I want a change/haven’t used them for a while. I am planning on getting a couple more Sebos so I feel my preferences would change depending on my mood or if I fancy the occasional change.

 

[centralsweeper63]

That is one thing I account for, big jobs get machines that use cheap bags.

 

[kirbylux77]

I pick a machine that suits the job and cleaning situation and living environment I need to clean. For instance, my present living environment is mostly hard floors with carpeting in the bedroom and upholstery. So I usually grab one of my canisters, my Shark Rocket HV381 with DuoClean, Dyson V10 with the Fluffy Head, or the cheap MQDXE stick vacuum I bought off Amazon last year.

Of course, one exception to this is if it's a machine that is old and needs repair, or trying to find parts for. And if I have lots of bags on hand for a particular machine, it will likely get used a lot to use up some of those supplies.

 

[centralsweeper63]

That is another factor I forgot about, do I have more bags.

 

[SeboU1]

I generally don’t go by how bags I have, as I tend to be a bag hoarder. I did forget to mention the choice between canister and upright. I will generally choose an upright if I want to clean quickly, or simply want to use a particular upright. If I could only have one machine, it would be a canister as they’re simply the most versatile (apart from a Kirby). I always find canisters easier for Hardfloor, I will automatically use a canister if I plan on mopping. I find that attachments on uprights are usually quirky to use, especially stretch hoses. I would like to get an Aerus/ Electrolux upright, I think I would enjoy the canister hose that fits to them.

Does anyone else use their vacuums for weekly dusting of furniture and other items? I find the less dust I can keep out of the air, the better so I always vacuum the furniture then possibly apply polish.

 

[vacuumlover]

If I had to choose only one it’d be upright, I find them easier and I’ve found in the past canister wands can be a touch too short for me and gives me back ache (when using them to clean carpets) plus we’ve only got two rooms (kitchen and bathroom) with hard floors, one where I can just sweep stuff outside so never really vacuum them.

I agree about stretch hoses I can find them a bit cumbersome, especially when I need to hold the machine so it doesn’t tip over. Also on the note of uprights preference, I’ve never had a canister with a powered head so generally lean more to uprights for the deeper clean of carpets.

I used to vacuum the dust of furniture but have become a bit lazy in that aspect these days so usually just dust these with a duster.

 

[centralsweeper63]

Why I am affected by how many bags I have, is, well, I am cheap, and I don't like buying bags. I only use what I get when I buy a machine unless I really like that machine.