Need some advice

March 10, 2026 7:11pm CST
We are looking to buy a new vacuum cleaner But after making a few bad purchases We really don't know what to buy And so we need your help With suggestions as to what we could buy Hardly any stores have them on display anymore It's difficult So If you were on the look out for a new vacuum What would you buy?
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@LadyDuck (500932)
• Italy
11 Mar
I bought a cordless one, it's a pain, the charge does not last long and it does not vacuum well. I took out my 55 years old Vorwerk folletto, it's still the best. I hate those without a paper bag, so much better to take out the bag and replace than to clean one from the dust.
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@LadyDuck (500932)
• Italy
11 Mar
@Ineeddentures - My husband insisted to buy a new one. I tried that garbage and I went back to my very old vacuum cleaner. Those cordless do not do a good job.
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11 Mar
@LadyDuck I have found that out to be true It makes me mad All that money and it doesn't do as good a job as an old cloth bag Hoover from the 50,s
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11 Mar
Now you are talking Anna I have a Hoover on the shed that looks like the one on the picture in this post. I have told Yvonne it works perfectly well and I can clean it up so it is immaculate Yvonne says no
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@lovebuglena (51838)
• Staten Island, New York
11 Mar
Check out Dyson. Considered really good. My mom loves it.
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@lovebuglena (51838)
• Staten Island, New York
11 Mar
@Ineeddentures don’t know how expensive they are though.
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11 Mar
@lovebuglena Me neither Seems to vary depending on which model And we have no idea which model would be best
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11 Mar
Yes I think we are looking at a Dyson amongst others
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@wolfgirl569 (134667)
• Marion, Ohio
11 Mar
I bought a bagged vacuum this time. It's a Bissell. I got tired of stopping to empty the dust bin and cleaning the filters. This one doesn't need as much attention
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@wolfgirl569 (134667)
• Marion, Ohio
11 Mar
@Ineeddentures Those were good ones too. The Bissell I bought wasn't too expensive either.
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11 Mar
@wolfgirl569 Bissell is a good brand We need a lightweight one Yvonne can use. She insists, Pity because I can do the vacuum myself and don't need help or guidance
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11 Mar
See I think the one we have on the shed, like the one in the picture on my post will clean up and work fine Yvonne said no
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@RasmaSandra (97301)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
11 Mar
Not wanting to drag a heavy vacuum around, I have a Bissell FeatherWeight. This is the one where you have to empty the dust bin and clean the filter but I have a small apartment and i don't do it all too often.
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@RasmaSandra (97301)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
11 Mar
@Ineeddentures perhaps this can help
https://www.goodhousekeeping.com/appliances/vacuum-cleaner-reviews/g1833/best-vacuums-1007/
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11 Mar
I need to keep the house as dust free as I can for Yvonne so the two vacuums we already have are quite busy This has had a bad affect on the battery health on the cordless one Hence we need a new one
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11 Mar
@RasmaSandra Thanks I reckon Yvonne will head towards the Dyson V15 because it's only 7lbs in weight and the rest of the review is quite good
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@DianneN (254949)
• United States
11 Mar
Our last vacuum cleaner is a Sebu, I think. My son recommended it and it could suck up a cat it’s so strong. It comes with all kinds of attachments and was highly recommended. My cleaning lady uses it, because it’s too heavy for me. I also bought a cordless Electrolux, Bissell, and Sharp which are great for quick cleaning of floors and carpets. They are kept on different floors. Hated our Robotic Vacuum. Don’t waste your money on those.
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@DianneN (254949)
• United States
11 Mar
@Ineeddentures Sorry, I am unfamiliar with them.
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11 Mar
@DianneN I just got familiar with them Dianne Very expensive Yvonne is dubious. So am I.
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11 Mar
How about GTech Air Ram I saw Yvonne looking at those online Have you heard of these before
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@JudyEv (380199)
• Rockingham, Australia
11 Mar
We read reviews and take them with a pinch of salt but overall they're helpful. I like our cordless but use a bigger one from time to time for specific jobs.
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@JudyEv (380199)
• Rockingham, Australia
12 Mar
@Ineeddentures Maybe ignore the best and worst reviews and go with all the middle ones.
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12 Mar
@JudyEv So Yvonne saw this Dyson thing, north of 500 quid, wow, I seen a cheaper Dyson at half the price that I think is ample It's a small flat, only 2 of us...
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11 Mar
Where's my chips!! They need a pinch of salt Reviews, well I don't trust them, Well I do but only the ones that say a product is crap lol Our cordless one is good enough, pity about the battery
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@snowy22315 (207756)
• United States
11 Mar
I would go with a cordless vac personally. Having one is heaven.
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11 Mar
Oh well We have one But the battery only lasts 10 minutes A new battery costs more than the thng itself
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@DianneN (254949)
• United States
11 Mar
@Ineeddentures A new one will last longer. When ours lost so much battery power, hubs called the company and they sent us a new one gratis!
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@Juliaacv (55950)
• Canada
11 Mar
I like my canister vacuum cleaner. Sure it takes up room in the closet, and it was very costly, but it is very reliable more than a dozen years after purchasing it. I have a robot vacuum which will not withstand the test of time. It also doesn't do a great job on tile floor. My canister vacuum does a good job on all flooring types and carpeting, its just the physical labour of pushing it that I dislike.
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@Juliaacv (55950)
• Canada
11 Mar
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11 Mar
Yvonne has a robot as well Her robot can wash dishes and clean the bathroon
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@rakski (154676)
• Philippines
13 Mar
I am also planning on buying one. I might buy Dyson, it is a good brand.
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@rakski (154676)
• Philippines
15 Mar
@Ineeddentures It is a bit expensive but I think it is worth it.
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13 Mar
It is a good brand But is it worth the money?
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@xFiacre (14711)
• Ireland
11 Mar
@inerddentures Our Henry has a good strong suck and is about 7 years old now.
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11 Mar
I've never seen a Henry in action before If I do Will I be saying Hooray Henry
@JESSY3236 (22132)
• United States
24 Mar
I would buy one without a bag, but I would buy lightweight one. The one my uncle bought me years ago was so heavy.
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24 Mar
Yvonne can't make her mind up So many to choose from I thought she had settled for a Dyson V8 I was wrong
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@LindaOHio (221263)
• United States
11 Mar
The last vacuum I bought which has lasted a long time was a Sears brand. I think it's a Kenmore. Bissell and Hoover should also be good.
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@LindaOHio (221263)
• United States
12 Mar
@Ineeddentures I've never heard of that brand here in the US.
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12 Mar
@LindaOHio I had never heard of it at all lol until yesterday
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11 Mar
Yvonne was looking at GTech Air Ram Ever heard of that before Linda I had not
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• Northampton, England
11 Mar
How about a new brush and pan for the misses?
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12 Mar
Hahaha She wouldn't like being called the misses. I think it's going to be Dyson V15
• Angeles City, Philippines
11 Mar
Honestly, if I were buying a vacuum now, I’d go for something reliable like a Dyson or Shark. Strong suction, easy to clean, and they last. What kind of floors or mess are you mainly dealing with?
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11 Mar
Not dealing with any messes Just day to day bits and pieces that get on a carpet We have wooden flooring and carpets