Wireless options

[sopranojam85]

I have a Kirby Classic Omega, and my house is 2 story, carpet upstairs, carpeted stairs, hardwood and tile downstairs. Cleaning downstairs is often a chore involving multiple devices (Rubbermaid mop/duster, dustpan, etc)

For the downstairs I also use an Electrolux Ergonomico wireless vac that is not very powerful, never has been. I'd like something with more suction power, without having to convert the Kirby and lug it downstairs.

I thought that this would be an excellent reason to buy a second Kirby as the upstairs unit, and leave the Classic Omega downstairs in canister mode, but that is a very loud, and non-cordless solution.

Any good recommendations for a powerful cordless vac for tile/hardwood? Thanks a bunch.

 

[mieles7]

I'd recommend the Hoover Platinum LiNX Stick Vac. It's battery lasts about 20 minutes without losing power, and picks up as well as most of my canisters. You can also use it on carpet, though mainly for surface cleaning.

 

[blackheart]

I second the Linx

I've had one for a while now it's the best cordless stick vac i've ever used.

 

[eurekaprince]

You can't go wrong with the cordless Swiffer Vac for bare floors! My 85 year old mom swears by it!

It is a combination cordless stick vac plus Swiffer mop. The front edge suction nozzle picks up all the surface litter while the disposable cloth pad removes all the electrostatic dust that can't be removed by suction only. It only costs around $40!!!

You can't beat this thing for convenience. Great for daily sweeping of bare floors.

 

[eurekaprince]

If you want something more powerful, the Sebo Felix is an excellent multifunctional stick vac that is corded. It comes in a budget version without a powered carpet nozzle and can even take a floor polisher attachment. This seems like an ideal solution for bare floors.

 

[kirbykid]

I've got the swiffer vac. It works great. Picks up all the dog hair and dust.

 

[eurekaprince]

I know Evan!!! Isn't a great little device? We usually clean out the little dirt bin and filter with our bigger Kenmore canister about once a week.

The first Swiffer Vacs were actually made and sold by Dirt Devil but they were recalled due to some electrical problem. But that was about 10 years ago. There have been no problems with these great electric brooms for the last 10 years. My mom's is hung in her broom closet and we fished the recharging cord through a small hole so it could recharge while in storage!

 

[sopranojam85]

Sebo - interesting. Never heard of that brand til now, and now I can't stop reading about them.

One thing that drives me a little crazy with Kirby is the belts. I have to change the belt about every 3 to 4 months, and in between the times when it has a fresh belt, the belt slips, and so performance is less-than-optimal, going down during the short life of the belt. Sebo seems to have a geared belt that lasts several years at a time.

I may just have to try one of these things - there's a 30 day trial period, so this is intriguing.

Maybe I'm veering off topic. But, has anyone had first-hand experience comparing Kirby to Sebo?

 

[eurekaprince]

Hi Callie,

I think the Kirby is a far better cleaner of deep carpets than the Sebo Felix. It has a larger bag that can collect a lot more fluffy carpet fibres and it has a headlight. Some Sebo users in our Forum here have complained that the Sebo powered carpet nozzle is not great for thick plush carpets and that it may even misread a thick carpet for a jammed sock and shut off to prevent motor damage. The Sebo also does not have a headlight.

I am recommending the Felix as a great bare floor cleaner since you can buy it without the power nozzle. It has a nice 40 foot cord and offers above the floor cleaning ability with on board tools. The best part is that you can buy an optional floor buffer attachment that will polish your floors too! So it seems like a great investment for cleaning lots of bare flooring on your main level.

 

[sopranojam85]

Thanks Brian,

Yeah it's an investment all right... And perhaps too much of one. There's not any used ones around here, anyway but I'll keep an eye out. Meanwhile I'll clean the filters and discharge/recharge the Electrolux to see if it improves.

The Swiffer looks good, but has a frequent filter and pad cost. The nice thing about the Electrolux is the washable filters. Thanks for the informative comparison!

 

[eurekaprince]

You're welcome! Good luck with the Electrolux!

 

[tomamal]

Cordless vacuum cleaner

I think Eureka Quick Up Cordless 2 in 1, 96H would be a good alternative for your job downstairs. Its a light weight cordless model that has good suction power. It comes from Eureka, a company that comes with quality products and has excellent support system.

http://home-vacuumcleaner-reviews.com/eureka-quick-up-cordless