What's the best handheld vacuum?

[ultimatevacman]

Hi everyone,

I'm thinking of getting a handheld vacuum for doing my stairs, as I don't have much knowledge on handheld vacs, what do you think in your opinion the best handheld vacuum? I doesn't have to be brand new either, it can be any type, new or old, bagged or bagless.

Thanks in advance,

Joe

 

[blackheart]

I would say

That either the dirt devil plus with the 3 amp motor or the Kirby vacuette/douglas aardvac (or any other name it was known by) As a pet owner the revolving brush is a must.

The Kirby uses a cloth bag
The Dirt Devil can be used either with G bags or with a cloth one

I've never used one yet but i would assume a royal prince would probably perform similarly or better than either of those

 

[durango159]

I recommend Hoover Sidewinder

I have a Hoover Sidewinder that I've been very happy with. Corded model with brush roll is a must for carpeted stairs. The Hoover brushroll bottom plate is not obtrusive either. It leaves very little area uncleaned.

I found the regular Hoover belts for this model too big and slip easily so I have remedied that by utilizing a smaller belt. Dirt Devil Hand vac belts or Hoover Brush Vac belts 40201057 work very well. My current belt has been on the unit for well over a year now and the cleaning power is still terrific. This vacuum does very well on pet hair and just like other Hoovers, it grooms the carpet, bringing up the nap very well.

 

[ultraperformer]

Hi Joe,

I have an Electrolux Z61A Workzone had it for a few years now always been impressed by how powerful it is and the brush-roll can be switched off. I know George found one on offer for about £20 I think?

Dan

 

[ultimatevacman]

Thanks for all the suggestions everyone! Although I've had a look around and I can't seem to find a Kirby Vacuette or Hoover Sidewinder anywhere, are you sure they were available in the UK? or were they just rare here? I'll defiantly look into a Dirt Devil handheld, as I've heard great things about them.

Wow, that Electrolux looks tough! I've have a look at that, thanks Dan!

I appreciate all the advice everyone!

Joe

 

[dysondestijl]

Yes joe you can get Kirby vacuettes here, you wanted to buy Richard's off here!
You could see if he still has it!
Akso yeah dan I've been real tempted to get one of those electroluxes!

 

[ultimatevacman]

Oh yeah, I forgot about that lol
I don't think I'll go for the Kirby, as I'm looking at the Dirt Devil or the Electrolux. Where did you find it for £20 George?

Thanks,

Joe

 

[dysondestijl]

In my local B&M bargains store, I really recommend it as it has a hose and crevice tool, rotating brushroll, it's twin speed and has cord storage!

 

[sebo_fan]

You need a handheld? I thought Henry was perfect at doing stairs : )

To be honest the best one I have found at doing stairs is either the old Dirt Devil handy hand held with the dust bag fitted or their later one (Dirt Devil DHC004) (not the same as the U.S models BTW) with a bagless cyclonic bin. I bought one not so long ago and find it to be an absolute boon - it has a pull out hose and a brush roll as standard - but also has wheels on the underside to aid gliding on carpeted stairs. The only downside is that if your stairs are really dirty, the filter requires constant cleaning out and the handle gets too hot in use due to the 1000 watt motor. It does however have a long 8 metre cord.

The older red ones though are usually available on EBAY UK or Amazon but can be hard to find and usually second hand.

Tesco sell the DD DCH004 at £60, Argos at £49-99 - another one is the Hometek Hunter if you can still find it.





http://www.tesco.com/direct/dirt-de...leaner/211-0204.prd?pageLevel=&skuId=211-0204

 

[ultimatevacman]

Haha, although Henry does stairs fine for me, it's a bit inconvenient to get all the tools out etc.

Thanks for the advice, I think I'll go for either the older bagged Dirt Devil Handy, or the Electrolux.

Joe

 

[parwaz786]

Joe get the elecrrolux, its £50 from Argos, or in the sales its £40, but can get it for cheaper if you find diff websites, it was loud like a Dyson average, but its well worth it, has a little bit more suction thn the DC01 or about the same I think, and also the brush grooms so good, it lifts the carpet pile and has a stretch hose with a xcrevice tool that stores at the bal the bad things are that the filter can get messy, its a little bit loud f, but it is 700w Corded, and the exhaust blows out the back, I loved mine, but mine broke cus I used it to vaqcuum the whole house, 5 bedroomed 3 story house loads of times! so it did quite well, lasted 8 months and I was REALLY REALLY rough with it


so its am amazing underpriced vacuum and the belt shouldnt ever break because it has its own motor for the brush like a Dyson


Any questions, feel free to ask

 

[ultimatevacman]

Thanks Tayyab! I'll go for the Electrolux then

 

[sebo_fan]

Personally Id get the older Dirt Devil Handy - can be used bagless without a bag in place should you run out of the paper bag and compared to the 'Lux, the Handy is a popular model, with a good resale factor Just found one on EBY UK..



http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/DIRT-DEVI...564?pt=UK_Vacuum_Cleaners&hash=item3a811e2cbc

 

[parwaz786]

The Dirt Devil bagged handy Zip has terrible hose suction, its similar to a Dyson handheld, if not less, and that's a cordless Vacuum there, compared to the Corded model which should have constant power.


Joe:- Awesome! You would not be disappointed mate

 

[sebo_fan]

The Handy Zip/ corded isn't a cordless one. Not sure what you're trying to prove there. A vacuum for stairs has been requested - I have a bagless one but given the chance of buying again I'd return to the old red Dirt Devil bagged hand held - it actually does have ok suction through the hose if you remove the drive belt - but it is far better to what its basic design offers - a brush roll, a proper one at that and wooden which means it lasts longer than plastic.

Also the Dirt Devil at 2.2kg weighs less than the Electrolux at 2.6kg. Review link for those interested.

http://www.ciao.co.uk/Dirt_Devil_DD150__Review_6034776

 

[ultraperformer]

Somewhere I used to work had the Dirt Devil DHC004 and obviously I had to give it a go lol It's nosier than the Lux, looses suction ALOT quicker and the filter is harder to clean, and feels cheap where as he Lux feels well made, just my opinion having used them both.

Dan

 

[sebo_fan]

Have you tried the original Red Dirt Devil handy?

 

[ultraperformer]

original Red Dirt Devil handy

No but I would love one I like the retro looks and I remember my grandparents having one so it would be nice to get one.

Dan

 

[ultimatevacman]

Thanks for the info Ryan, although I think I'm still going for the Lux