Which High Dollar Vacuum?

[kirby519]

From what you describe you would probably benefit from a good canister/tank type vacuum. Rainbow wouldn't be my first choice. Due to set up and clean up. I know there are bagged machines that have far better air flow and suction than the Rainbow.

I have used most Domestic and Commercial machines due to my job. For me it is the Kirby 98% of the time. I grew up with them and it lends itself well to my style of cleaning and or needs. I'm not one that feels the need to vacuum every square inch of flooring or ever piece of furniture every time I get the vacuum out.

Even when I had a cat here I didn't vacuum every thing every time. I do have a Dirt Devil hand vacuum I used to surface clean the furniture as needed in-between those end of the month detailed cleanings.

 

[sptyks]

Markhenry:


 


FYI - All of the Kirby G series machines, including Avalir, are capable of using the newer Kirby HEPA bags. When using a HEPA bag in your Kirby, you will actually be cleaning the air in the room as you vacuum.


 


Also, because of their massive airflow, Kirby and the newer Royal metal upright vacuums will deep clean your carpets better than any other vacuum, Upright or Canister. Kirby Avalir has won CRI's GOLD seal of approval (Royal won Silver) for cleaning ability and Air Filtration.


 


 


 

 

[jade_angel]

FWIW, the Royal 18" models are listed as Gold in the latest listings now too.


http://www.carpet-rug.org/certified-vacuums.html

 

[ultralux88]

I've honestly never found keeping the Rainbow clean to be that big of a hassle to be honest. Less of a bother than attaching the hose to the front of a Kirby if you want my opinion...

 

[n0oxy]

maintaining a rainbow

It's not difficult, it's actually easier than a lot of the other bagless machines because you don't have to worry about the fine dust clogging it. First, dump the water down the toilet or outside, remove the separator from the bottom of the motor unit and take that along with the basin to the sink. Wash them both with dish washing soap and water, just like washing a couple of food dishes. Reattach the separator to the motor shaft and tighten it finger tight with the nut. That's pretty much it, you may need to replace the hepa filter and clean the fan after a few years but this should not be a common thing. I do actually think the Sirena's basin is a bit easier to clean, the Rainbow's basin has a roof on it that dirt tends to cling to and removing this can take some extra time. The Sirena's basin is completely open, nothing above the opening where the water is so this does not happen. Still, maintaining both units is the same. And be sure not to store either machine with the motor unit attached to the basin, best to put the motor unit on the cart and store the basin elsewhere.
Mike