Comments on: My Vacuum Cleaner Sucks http://www.junkdrawerblog.com/2008/09/my-vacuum-cleaner-sucks.html Fresh and delicious stories about anything that amuses me, confuses me, or makes me blow a gasket. Take a look around the drawer. Just leave everything where you found it. Sat, 13 Mar 2010 15:28:21 -0700 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 hourly 1 By: London Cleaner http://www.junkdrawerblog.com/2008/09/my-vacuum-cleaner-sucks.html/comment-page-3#comment-56540 London Cleaner Thu, 12 Nov 2009 21:20:37 +0000 http://www.junkdrawerblog.com/2008/09/my-vacuum-cleaner-sucks.html#comment-56540 Nice post Kathy! The comments are helpful..lol. I'm looking for a new vacuum cleaner and I'm reading the comments here.. hmm.. still don't know what to choose :) Nice post Kathy! The comments are helpful..lol. I’m looking for a new vacuum cleaner and I’m reading the comments here.. hmm.. still don’t know what to choose :)

]]> By: scottish fold kittens http://www.junkdrawerblog.com/2008/09/my-vacuum-cleaner-sucks.html/comment-page-2#comment-55042 scottish fold kittens Sun, 01 Nov 2009 06:44:58 +0000 http://www.junkdrawerblog.com/2008/09/my-vacuum-cleaner-sucks.html#comment-55042 my vacuum cleaner sucks very poorly.. it sucks! (the irony) .-= scottish fold kittens´s last blog ..<a href="http://www.scottishfoldkitten.com/scottish-fold-kittens-newborn-ears">Scottish Fold Newborn Kitten Ears</a> =-. my vacuum cleaner sucks very poorly.. it sucks! (the irony)
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]]> By: massachusetts divorce lawyers http://www.junkdrawerblog.com/2008/09/my-vacuum-cleaner-sucks.html/comment-page-2#comment-54236 massachusetts divorce lawyers Wed, 28 Oct 2009 00:31:36 +0000 http://www.junkdrawerblog.com/2008/09/my-vacuum-cleaner-sucks.html#comment-54236 that's an excellent and helpful post Kathy! .-= massachusetts divorce lawyers´s last blog ..<a href="http://www.divorcelawyersma.com/divorce-lawyers-southern-california">Divorce Lawyers Southern California</a> =-. that’s an excellent and helpful post Kathy!
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]]> By: husky training http://www.junkdrawerblog.com/2008/09/my-vacuum-cleaner-sucks.html/comment-page-2#comment-52748 husky training Tue, 20 Oct 2009 01:46:40 +0000 http://www.junkdrawerblog.com/2008/09/my-vacuum-cleaner-sucks.html#comment-52748 hey im rick just wanted to say nice post :) thanks a lot! hey im rick just wanted to say nice post :) thanks a lot!

]]> By: Randall http://www.junkdrawerblog.com/2008/09/my-vacuum-cleaner-sucks.html/comment-page-2#comment-52658 Randall Mon, 19 Oct 2009 02:41:05 +0000 http://www.junkdrawerblog.com/2008/09/my-vacuum-cleaner-sucks.html#comment-52658 "i second any recommendations for the Dyson models, particularly the Animal line if you are a pet owner. you think you current vacuum cleaner sucks? well, Dysons really suck" I agree, from my experience, Dysons does really suck. “i second any recommendations for the Dyson models, particularly the Animal line if you are a pet owner. you think you current vacuum cleaner sucks? well, Dysons really suck”

I agree, from my experience, Dysons does really suck.

]]> By: kit homes http://www.junkdrawerblog.com/2008/09/my-vacuum-cleaner-sucks.html/comment-page-2#comment-45773 kit homes Wed, 12 Aug 2009 16:56:45 +0000 http://www.junkdrawerblog.com/2008/09/my-vacuum-cleaner-sucks.html#comment-45773 One of the advantages of buying kit homes that vendors usually fail to mention is that the owners get plenty of opportunity to customise the flooring. Floor coverings are not part of the basic package usually, but there’s a good reason. Everyone has different tastes in floor coverings and one reason is that various styles require more or less upkeep. I personally dislike vacuuming so avoid carpet. Carpet never really feels clean to me after people walk on it and it’s the perfect dust collector. And the possibility of dealing with a bad vacuum cleaner that seems to have a menacing life all its own is just another reason to have tile and wood floors. Tile and wood flooring options are very easy to care for and only require some regular sweeping and periodic cleaning with a wet or polish mop. Area rugs were created just for people like me! But if you do decide to install carpeting in the house and have to buy a vacuum then be careful to consider vacuum cleaner features. One is the location of the cord, of course, but you need to also consider the amount of suction; if it has the more durable metal parts rather than plastic components; whether you want a bag or a bagless model; and the accessories it includes. In addition some vacuums are designed today to be convertible in order to clean carpet, wood and tile floors. Of course with that particular style you are faced with the problem of possibly getting stuck with a bad vacuum cleaner. All I can say is my mop never tries to trip me with a cord! One of the advantages of buying kit homes that vendors usually fail to mention is that the owners get plenty of opportunity to customise the flooring. Floor coverings are not part of the basic package usually, but there’s a good reason. Everyone has different tastes in floor coverings and one reason is that various styles require more or less upkeep. I personally dislike vacuuming so avoid carpet. Carpet never really feels clean to me after people walk on it and it’s the perfect dust collector. And the possibility of dealing with a bad vacuum cleaner that seems to have a menacing life all its own is just another reason to have tile and wood floors. Tile and wood flooring options are very easy to care for and only require some regular sweeping and periodic cleaning with a wet or polish mop. Area rugs were created just for people like me! But if you do decide to install carpeting in the house and have to buy a vacuum then be careful to consider vacuum cleaner features. One is the location of the cord, of course, but you need to also consider the amount of suction; if it has the more durable metal parts rather than plastic components; whether you want a bag or a bagless model; and the accessories it includes. In addition some vacuums are designed today to be convertible in order to clean carpet, wood and tile floors. Of course with that particular style you are faced with the problem of possibly getting stuck with a bad vacuum cleaner. All I can say is my mop never tries to trip me with a cord!

]]> By: Carpet http://www.junkdrawerblog.com/2008/09/my-vacuum-cleaner-sucks.html/comment-page-2#comment-36626 Carpet Mon, 18 May 2009 09:15:32 +0000 http://www.junkdrawerblog.com/2008/09/my-vacuum-cleaner-sucks.html#comment-36626 Having carpet flooring is great for kids however they can get very dirty very fast. Due to kids, pets, and everyday life it is necessary to have a vacuum that works wonders because we need to ensure that our family is not living in dirt. Having carpet flooring is great for kids however they can get very dirty very fast. Due to kids, pets, and everyday life it is necessary to have a vacuum that works wonders because we need to ensure that our family is not living in dirt.

]]> By: markj http://www.junkdrawerblog.com/2008/09/my-vacuum-cleaner-sucks.html/comment-page-2#comment-35320 markj Tue, 05 May 2009 02:34:16 +0000 http://www.junkdrawerblog.com/2008/09/my-vacuum-cleaner-sucks.html#comment-35320 If you've got the money to spend I agree a Dyson is well worth it. On the opposite side I've had a Hoover Tempo for quite a while now that I'd recommend. They are under $100. <a href="http://worldsbestvacuums.com" title="Best vacuum cleaners">Worlds Best Vacuums</a> <abbr><em>markj’s last blog post..<a href="http://www.worldsbestvacuums.com">The Best Vacuum Cleaners</a></abbr></em> If you’ve got the money to spend I agree a Dyson is well worth it. On the opposite side I’ve had a Hoover Tempo for quite a while now that I’d recommend. They are under $100.
Worlds Best Vacuums

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]]> By: Ferro Vanadium http://www.junkdrawerblog.com/2008/09/my-vacuum-cleaner-sucks.html/comment-page-2#comment-28192 Ferro Vanadium Fri, 20 Feb 2009 04:38:09 +0000 http://www.junkdrawerblog.com/2008/09/my-vacuum-cleaner-sucks.html#comment-28192 You'll have to shell out a chunk if you purchase a new one. There are stores that offer vacuum cleaner parts. If it's not sucking anymore, something might just be blocking the hose. You’ll have to shell out a chunk if you purchase a new one. There are stores that offer vacuum cleaner parts. If it’s not sucking anymore, something might just be blocking the hose.

]]> By: MyCupRunnethOver http://www.junkdrawerblog.com/2008/09/my-vacuum-cleaner-sucks.html/comment-page-2#comment-26235 MyCupRunnethOver Sun, 01 Feb 2009 13:01:11 +0000 http://www.junkdrawerblog.com/2008/09/my-vacuum-cleaner-sucks.html#comment-26235 I suppose you could place me in the Dyson hating category. I was so excited when my vacuum died..at least I thought I was. I was so excited that I was able to talk my husband into buying me one of these beautiful little machines, and when he arrived home with that great big box, I almost knocked him over before he could get in the door. Well, quite honestly, I was quite disappointed when we took it out of the box. I thought it had an extremely cheap look and feel to it, and it was awkwardly huge. I felt like I was pushing a couch around the house. Okay...exaggeration...it felt like I was pushing a love seat around. To make a long story short, hubby took my old vacuum to a repair shop, and after a $30 repair, it was like brand new. Thank goodness! Between pushing that monster around and having to lift up all the furniture to be able to vacuum underneath it (a beloved feature of my current vacuum--it lays almost flat to get under things) I was beginning to look like Gorgeous George. My personal recommendation would be to do a quick Google for the words vacuum store and the name of your city or zip code. There's usually at least one in every city and they sell all kinds of great vacuums and the best part is that they'll let you try out all of them personally before buying one. Most of the vacuum stores I've seen, not too many but still, have a demo area set up with some various flooring types. You choose the models you want to try, throw some dirt on the floor, and go to town. And in response to the last post, I've never tried one of the broom vacs, but have not seen good reviews on them. But if you're looking for something similar, I would highly recommend the Swiffer Sweep & Vac (the one with the vac, not just the little swiffer head). You plug it in, charge it up and the vacuum picks up things as large as a piece of cereal, and the swiffer cloth behind it picks up the tiniest particles the vac may miss. For the price, I have been quite impressed with it's performance. The only downfall is that it does need relatively frequent replacement. I have gone thru one about every 6 months, but with a coupon (and there are frequent coupons for them) it's usually only about $20. Hope this has helped a bit, and good luck! I suppose you could place me in the Dyson hating category. I was so excited when my vacuum died..at least I thought I was. I was so excited that I was able to talk my husband into buying me one of these beautiful little machines, and when he arrived home with that great big box, I almost knocked him over before he could get in the door. Well, quite honestly, I was quite disappointed when we took it out of the box. I thought it had an extremely cheap look and feel to it, and it was awkwardly huge. I felt like I was pushing a couch around the house. Okay…exaggeration…it felt like I was pushing a love seat around.
To make a long story short, hubby took my old vacuum to a repair shop, and after a $30 repair, it was like brand new. Thank goodness! Between pushing that monster around and having to lift up all the furniture to be able to vacuum underneath it (a beloved feature of my current vacuum–it lays almost flat to get under things) I was beginning to look like Gorgeous George.
My personal recommendation would be to do a quick Google for the words vacuum store and the name of your city or zip code. There’s usually at least one in every city and they sell all kinds of great vacuums and the best part is that they’ll let you try out all of them personally before buying one. Most of the vacuum stores I’ve seen, not too many but still, have a demo area set up with some various flooring types. You choose the models you want to try, throw some dirt on the floor, and go to town.

And in response to the last post, I’ve never tried one of the broom vacs, but have not seen good reviews on them. But if you’re looking for something similar, I would highly recommend the Swiffer Sweep & Vac (the one with the vac, not just the little swiffer head). You plug it in, charge it up and the vacuum picks up things as large as a piece of cereal, and the swiffer cloth behind it picks up the tiniest particles the vac may miss. For the price, I have been quite impressed with it’s performance. The only downfall is that it does need relatively frequent replacement. I have gone thru one about every 6 months, but with a coupon (and there are frequent coupons for them) it’s usually only about $20. Hope this has helped a bit, and good luck!

]]> By: Kathy http://www.junkdrawerblog.com/2008/09/my-vacuum-cleaner-sucks.html/comment-page-2#comment-25487 Kathy Sun, 18 Jan 2009 11:24:59 +0000 http://www.junkdrawerblog.com/2008/09/my-vacuum-cleaner-sucks.html#comment-25487 Evermis -- That's interesting. I always think those less-expensive sucky things don't do a decent enough job. I could really use that in my kitchen. Between the bits of dried up cat food and cat hair, I'm tired of crawling around with a damp paper towel. Evermis — That’s interesting. I always think those less-expensive sucky things don’t do a decent enough job. I could really use that in my kitchen. Between the bits of dried up cat food and cat hair, I’m tired of crawling around with a damp paper towel.

]]> By: Evermis http://www.junkdrawerblog.com/2008/09/my-vacuum-cleaner-sucks.html/comment-page-2#comment-25268 Evermis Thu, 15 Jan 2009 05:12:30 +0000 http://www.junkdrawerblog.com/2008/09/my-vacuum-cleaner-sucks.html#comment-25268 I like my Dirt Devil rechargeable broom vacuum. Cordless feature is nice and the battery lasts a long time. When sweeping pet hair I have to clear the filter often otherwise the motor seems to suffocate. I have used other types of stick vacuums and actually prefer this one. My opinion is if you're going to spend $25-50 on something like this - go for it. All-in-all using the Dirt Devil broom vac is much better than the traditional broom and dust pan. I like my Dirt Devil rechargeable broom vacuum. Cordless feature is nice and the battery lasts a long time. When sweeping pet hair I have to clear the filter often otherwise the motor seems to suffocate. I have used other types of stick vacuums and actually prefer this one. My opinion is if you’re going to spend $25-50 on something like this – go for it. All-in-all using the Dirt Devil broom vac is much better than the traditional broom and dust pan.

]]> By: Kathy http://www.junkdrawerblog.com/2008/09/my-vacuum-cleaner-sucks.html/comment-page-2#comment-24486 Kathy Fri, 02 Jan 2009 19:11:46 +0000 http://www.junkdrawerblog.com/2008/09/my-vacuum-cleaner-sucks.html#comment-24486 Vacuumm Cleaner Buyers Guide -- I'm gettin' me a Dyson, just as soon as I can find one on sale. Thanks for the feedback. Dyson was the winner here, I think. Vacuumm Cleaner Buyers Guide — I’m gettin’ me a Dyson, just as soon as I can find one on sale. Thanks for the feedback. Dyson was the winner here, I think.

]]> By: Vacuum Cleaner Buyers Guide http://www.junkdrawerblog.com/2008/09/my-vacuum-cleaner-sucks.html/comment-page-2#comment-24224 Vacuum Cleaner Buyers Guide Mon, 29 Dec 2008 19:06:14 +0000 http://www.junkdrawerblog.com/2008/09/my-vacuum-cleaner-sucks.html#comment-24224 i second any recommendations for the Dyson models, particularly the Animal line if you are a pet owner. you think you current vacuum cleaner sucks? well, Dysons really suck :) i second any recommendations for the Dyson models, particularly the Animal line if you are a pet owner. you think you current vacuum cleaner sucks? well, Dysons really suck :)

]]> By: Kathy http://www.junkdrawerblog.com/2008/09/my-vacuum-cleaner-sucks.html/comment-page-2#comment-23008 Kathy Tue, 16 Dec 2008 11:19:03 +0000 http://www.junkdrawerblog.com/2008/09/my-vacuum-cleaner-sucks.html#comment-23008 Vacuum Reviews -- After Christmas bills are paid, I think I'm finally shopping for my Dyson. Have to watch for sales, though. Can't afford to pay full price. Vacuum Reviews — After Christmas bills are paid, I think I’m finally shopping for my Dyson. Have to watch for sales, though. Can’t afford to pay full price.

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