the rise in popularity of cylinder vacuums in the UK

[dysonman1]

In the USA

We don't buy canister (cylinder) vacuums much because they generally are not available. The average U.S. consumer buys their vacuum from Wal-Mart, Target, K-Mart, etc. while shopping for other things at the same time. There simply aren't canister cleaners on the shelves, so we really can't buy one except through a large SEARS store or a vacuum specialty shop. Bed, Bath, and Beyond carry Miele canisters, but there aren't many B.B.and B. stores except in major cities - there's a Wal-Mart everywhere.

 

[alexhoovers94]

Funny actually becaude our supermarkets tend to sell cheapo cylinders that are often un branded of the cheap brands.

 

[delaneymeegan]

Chris- I apologize for calling my Harry a Henry.


Tom- That's a good observation about the lack of available canisters (cylinders) in the U.S. I was at a Walmart (Asda) recently, and just had to walk down the vacuum isle. You're right, it was just all Hoover, Bissell, and Shark UPRIGHTs. blah.

I'm looking to get a 'Henry Micro' and am wondering what the differences are between this and a standard Henry.
Will he have a 2 speed motor?
The "auto save" feature. I take it this is a 2 speed motor, but..... does it switch between the 2 speeds Automatically?

And do the Numatics come with an accessory plug (receptacle) built-in, even though they don't come with an electric power nozzle?

 

[alexhoovers94]

"Like a lot of SEBO vacs, the bags last for months"

You should see Hoover Elite, Type A bags, now that is BIG!!

 

[alexhoovers94]

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[turbo500]

Delaneymorgan, the Henry Micro is the same as a regular Henry except it has upgraded filters.

The Autosave is no longer in production. Numatic have gone back to twin speed motors with a normal rocker switch. AutoSave was similar but had a spring loaded switch to put the cleaner into high power so it defaulted to low power when you turned the cleaner on, hence the term "AutoSave".

I'm sorry, I'm not sure what you mean by "built in accessory plug"?

 

[vintagerepairer]

"built in accessory plug" : I read "socket". I can only speak of the UK models and have not seen a power socket in years, probably because Numatic bought out a whole cleaner with power head and stopped the option to purchase the PN for any model.

 

[turbo500]

Ah, you could be right Benny.

And no, there isn't a socket for a power nozzle on any of the current Numatic line up.

 

[sebo4me]

The only problem with leaving the Henry bag in for 6 months is it starts to smell like a buffalos breath. Phewy! Pass me the gas mask!

 

[sebo_fan]

If it starts to smell, all it needs is a dose of bicarbonate powder or carbon brickette powder crushed up.

 

[alexhoovers94]

That won't make a hell of a difference, Nar.

 

[sebo4me]

No it might reduce it to a skuunks arse

 

[parwaz786]

Lol

We never had a smelly vacuum TBH,bagged or bagless probably because we have no pets! We will be getting more pets this year (19 goldfish is boring) ;D

 

[sebo4me]

You have a Dyson. That's an animal

 

[n0oxy]

rise of canisters in the United States

Uprights are still really popular here too, but some people think canisters are making a come back here. Personally I'm not a fan of uprights, I think canisters are far more flexible, if you need to clean carpets, get a canister or central vacuum kit with a power nozzle. The backpacks are really nice too, those are basically the same as canisters, you just wear them on your back.

 

[sebo4me]

My preferred option is an upright for cleaning carpets and a cylinder for everything else.

 

[delaneymeegan]

Thanks guys, for the information on Henry.


As for a smelly vac bag, I learned quite a while ago to carefully store the bag, inside another bag (or sealed container) and in the freezer, whenever the vacuum isn't in use.

Why? Because the freezing kills most all dust mites and bacteria that typically have a big party in the dust bags, when the vac isn't in use.

Also, there is a nice neutral fresh smell when you vacuum.

The ease of removing, and the size of the bag, is thus, an issue. This is one reason I like my 80s Electroluxs. Just open the door and slide out the bag. Not as easy on Kenmore, Eureka, and Hoover canisters. I'm not sure Henry would be as simple, either.

 

[turbo500]

I prefer an upright for a quick clean and a cylinder for a full weekly house clean.


 

 

[alexhoovers94]

That is so backwards, the upright is what would do a better job, would make more sense to use the upright at the weekend.

 

[parwaz786]

Actually have 22 Animals;

Dyson DC14 Animal
DC33 Animal
DC41 Animal Mk2

19 goldfish