(Part 2) Top products from r/VacuumCleaners

Since you have a good budget I'm just going to link some quality vacuums. Ill point out a few important things about each vacuum.

1 This upright has more suction than most vacuums. It has a bare floor setting, a Hepa Filter, 14 Inch Cleaning Path, a 40 Foot cord, and a thermal reset switch. I rarely have any of these come back to my store and if they do it's usually user error. This unit is also designed to be their "Quiet Force" vacuum. I can vouch for that. It truly is a quiet vacuum. It's a nice feature if you can only vacuum at night while the kids are asleep. I do have to warn you that the back piece is just a tad weak on this unit because of all the weight the put into the head. However, this wont be a problem if you take care of your vacuums. And even if it does break the head will just droop down but it won't effect the vacuuming. This is one of my all time favorite uprights. http://www.amazon.com/Panasonic-MC-UG729-Upright-Vacuum-Cleaner/dp/B008LA4F0M/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1458433913&sr=8-1&keywords=mc-ug729

2 This is the canister version of the upright panasonic in #1. They really have the same features but this isn't a "quiet force." However, you can turn the strength of the suction down on the hose so I guess that counts as making it quiet. This canister has a 24 foot cord/cord reel, telescopic wand, Hepa filter, and a 12 inch cleaning path. Don't be fooled by the price on this one either. Panasonic sells this for $500 on their website. They just made some deal with amazon I guess.... My cost to purchase this vacuum for resale is higher than what they sell it for :(
http://www.amazon.com/Panasonic-MC-CG917-OptiFlow-Canister-Cleaner/dp/B005JTHQXQ/ref=pd_sim_sbs_201_2?ie=UTF8&dpID=41S2xfqWXxL&dpSrc=sims&preST=_AC_UL160_SR160%2C160_&refRID=04KBB3V55GCA3J4S2MEC

3 The sebo felix is a good option too. Just know that if you have to get it repaired almost all of the parts will be "special order."

Feel free to contact me if you have anymore questions. Remember to order extra bags if you don't have a vacuum store near you.

Self Propelled vacuums aren't even that great anyways. Really awkward and jerky.

If you are comfortable owning two vacuums, I might suggest the Eureka 1934 Upright and the Eureka Mighty Mite Pet Edition Canister. The 1934 is one of the most simple and reliable vacuums on the market, but it works very well on carpets and is pretty lightweight. It's the same design used in Eureka's heavy duty Sanitaire line of vacuums, and has been in production for at least 30-40 years with a few small changes here and there. The Mighty Mite would pretty much be useful for anything else, especially the stairs.

Personally, I don't think an upright can clean hard floors nearly as well as a canister. This is due to the higher concentration of suction at the floor nozzle of a canister compared to that of an upright, which has a large brushroll that the air has to move around.

That being set, if you are dead set on an upright, either of those Hoovers should be fine. In fact, I'm 90% sure that those two are the same model, just with different exteriors. The Windtunnel MAX might be a bit newer, but don't quote me on that.

I can't tell the difference between R30PET and Brilliance BRLD, but I'm pretty sure these will work.

Genuine Riccar Type W Brilliance HEPA Filtration Vacuum Cleaner Bags (6 pack) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B001DCV8WI/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_8a8xzbJ4WMQSP

Hope you want a Miele or Sebo. That's the only thing this sub us gonna recommend you. Normally this is followed by me recommending a Kirby. But this time I have good reason. Kirby has a brushroll made specifically for pet owners. A Kirby is also super powerful, agitates almost violently, and they're built like Mack trucks (unfortunately they're heavy as one too). Definitely won't let you down, and almost all of the parts from the 1998 G5 forward are interchangeable, ie brushrolls, belts, the fan, et cetera.

Well, I get & understand that, to you, $700 is a lot of money to spend on a canister vacuum for your small apartment. However, as some others have said, & from what I have observed, the price for the C2 Electro + is closer to $600. Personally, if I was in your situation, the Miele would be the best choice & I would spring for it. There aren't that many other canisters out there with powerheads that specifically can handle soft carpets or shag carpets. If you use the genuine bags in the Miele, yes they are pricy, BUT this is the only canister that I know of presently on the market that maintains it's airflow till the bag is 3/4 full. In addition, it's a sealed HEPA system, & one of the best ones on the market for filtration. Also, you can find generic bags & HEPA filters that work just as well as the genuine for very cheap prices....the only difference I have found with the generic bags is they do not maintain airflow as well as the genuine ones, but they're also 1/2 the price of the genuine bags too. So, if you're looking at the cost of expendables & the total cost of ownership, factor that in as well. Let's not also forget this vacuum has a 20 year lifespan....so yes, it's gonna cost $600 & be a signifigant investment at first, BUT look at how long that investment in cleaning your home lasts for.

If you're absolutely dead set that Miele is just too pricy for you, I would also suggest you look at the Kenmore Elite & Titan canisters. Both of these have Soft Carpet powerheads that have the venting system so it pushes & pulls easily on these types of carpets. The Titan is a slightly older, recently retired Kenmore design, in case you're wondering why it looks so similar to the Kenmore. The Kenmore Elite is a sealed HEPA system, as it's HEPA filter is encased in plastic, whereas the Titan canister is not a sealed system, the filter is just encased in cardboard with a thin foam seal, the Kenmore EF1 filter is the one it uses. Kenmore Elite costs slightly less than the Titan canister, but the chance you take with it is if Sears does eventually go under, the parts in the canister itself may be hard to source or obsolete if it breaks down & you need to have it repaired. The rest of the parts - hose, wand, powerhead & attachments - are all the same though. So you will have to prioritize which is of more importance there. Both of these canisters are only 10 to 15 year machines, 1/2 the lifespan of the Miele C2 Electro +.

https://www.amazon.com/Kenmore-Friendly-Bagged-Canister-Champagne/dp/B075F41FZJ/ref=pd_sbs_201_2/131-7089422-5746130?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=B075F41FZJ&pd_rd_r=d97dba74-9e92-11e9-b9fd-130687cd08ad&pd_rd_w=jUWEP&pd_rd_wg=LoIRU&pf_rd_p=588939de-d3f8-42f1-a3d8-d556eae5797d&pf_rd_r=YJNETQE9D8TZP7SQDDAT&psc=1&refRID=YJNETQE9D8TZP7SQDDAT

https://www.thevacuumfactory.com/product/titan-t9500-canister-vacuum/

The Compact C1 series is designed to replace the Classic series (the Miele website only shows one model from the Classic series), so you will be getting effectively the same machine but newer. The Pure Suction model can't be paired with an electric head because it doesn't have the power connectors in the hose. You would have to at least buy a new hose if the machine supports it at all, and even the cheapest electrobrush head (the 217) is going to cost $150 USD, pushing your total to $450. At that price point, there are two models that are better than the C1 Pure Suction. On the lower side, you could go with the Compact C1 HomeCare that is only sold by dealers. This one has a turbobrush (not an electrobrush), but that should work so long as the short-yarn pile is fairly loose. I'm not sure about the exact price, but the one at my dealer is around $300. If you can afford to go up slightly in price, then I would recommend the C1 Delphi. It has the basic 217 electric brush and is upgradable to the 228 or 236 brush if you ever get hi-pile carpets. It also comes with the Parquet Twister (a $66 value) which is essential for hardwood floors and is orders of magnitude better than the multihead that comes with the Pure Suction (I have both).

Thank you for your answer.

I have to say I don't really want to spend $700 for only one bedroom... I saw this one: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B075F41FZJ/ref=emc_b_5_t, is it worth it or not? Comments on Sears are pretty good compared to the one on Amazon so I'm not really sure.

Honestly, Dyson makes the best cordless cleaners on the market IMO. They're the only cordless cleaners I've come across that have suction comparable to a 'real' vacuum. If you want a cordless cleaner, I'd buy a Dyson and skip the knock-offs.

That being said, Corded cleaners are cheaper, have more power, and have a much longer life expectancy (all Lithium Batteries have a finite lifespan).

I'd consider one of Dyson's corded models if you want Bagless, This DC33 is an excellent machine for the price.

If you want bagged, go for something like This Panasonic or This Hoover


Both of the machines I listed are "commercial grade" vacuums, meaning they lack cosmetic frills. But will be practically un-killable in residential use. Like.. Will literally last you 20 years.

EDIT: I forgot to mention noise levels. The Dyson I linked is extremely quiet, as is the Panasonic. The Hoover is slightly noisier, but nothing that's horrible.

Hey, this is a pretty good deal. Hoovers are a little better than some in that price range. Plus it's bagged! (Bagged = better power, cleaner.)

https://www.amazon.com/Hoover-Commercial-C1703-900-Windtunnel-Upright/dp/B004MDM4RS/ref=sr_1_13?s=home-garden&ie=UTF8&qid=1493930175&sr=1-13&keywords=bagged+vacuum

Thanks for the suggestion. For clarification on the brush, are you talking about a brush like the Miele Parquet brush that I could get a cheaper option of? Specifically, a brush made for hardwood floors?

If it does a lot of haircuts, we used to sell something like a SwepEze to barber shops. You'd sweep the cut hair to this machine and it automatically turns on and sucks it up. A great little machine for barber shops and the like.

https://www.amazon.com/Westinghouse-WST1810-Vacuuming-Automatic-Technology/dp/B0006VHM2M

In this case, all you'd really need is a straight suction canister.

-Miele C1 Good filtration for allergies.

-Sebo K2 Very durable, S-class filtration.

No experience with Simplicity/Riccar, but people seem to like them. Stay away from anything bagless, they're not worth the hassle.

i would probably go home with a sebo K3 if i were in your shoes (or can go big with a D4). Sebo's quick fieldstrip head will come in handy in removing the medium/long hair, washing/disinfecting, and i dont think there's anything else like it in that regard. a new roll costs like $25 if you happen to kill it. Not sure if it comes with parquet or kombi head also but they work good with front brush removed. Sebo bags are cheaper than miele i think, but 2/3 the size unless you shell out the $$$ for a D4 which is more comparable to a miele C3. Smaller bag capacity could be a good thing. How long do you really want crap to ferment in the vacuum anyway?

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The Miele C3 costs more but has bigger bag comparable to sebo D4. the SEB236/228 powerheads basically dont fieldstrip at all, but it has a slot in the brushroll for scissors. I would probably pick a C2 or C3 for a house with no pets.

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Both choice are totl for filtration. Spend the savings on bags. Change often if it smells. Buy bag tablets.

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On second thought, maybe a vacuum cleaner is the wrong tool for massive amounts of fur. You wouldn't use pliars to remove a lug nut.. but you could. Long hair and spinning brushes don't seem like they should go together. Maybe the suction can be used in conjunction with a specialized tool?

Evriholder FURemover Broom with Squeegee made from Natural Rubber, Multi-Surface and Pet Hair Removal, Telescoping Handle that Extends from 3 ft to 6 ft https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000EFDOOA/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_WWq1BbTE1WZQV

Grandi Groom AB24 Carpet Rake, 18-Inch Head, 54-Inch Handle, Blue https://www.amazon.com/dp/B009A35AUI/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_DVq1BbFTRWMXM

While Panasonic's leaving the vacuum market, Amazon still sells their vacuums, namely the MC-UG223 and the MC-UG471. The first one in particular was recommended in the vacuum AMA and by my local vacuum repair shop.

I also see the Mighty Mike Pet Lover, worth the extra 25 bucks?

Thanks very much. I didn't see much on the motor that could be taken apart. There was only one visible screw, so I'm not sure how I would remove the bar... I'll fiddle with it some more, and thank you for the suggestion on Fuller!

Edit: Well, took a look at the fuller, and none of them are bagged, and the FB-PT2 one of two models I could find with the power head, was torn apart by reviews. The other model I couldn't find reviews for. Right now I'm looking at a Miele that's made in china marked down to $300. Probably lower quality but still a 10 year warranty.

Try this one:
https://www.amazon.com/Cordless-Headlights-Cleaning-Lightweight-Handheld/dp/B07VRCM5Q3/ref=sr\_1\_1?ie=UTF8&sr=8-1&keywords=+cordless+vacuum+cleaner

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Much cheaper and worth the price.

Oh, thank you so much! I had no idea. I will definitely look into the Sebo K2. Are you talking about this one? I'm confused if it has a HEPA filter or not. One of the reviews say it does, but none of the descriptions say so.

You might check out this Panasonic

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000VFKN1A/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_-GF4CbD73BFB6

Here’s the one I was considering - but I didn’t realize there were other options. How diverse is their product line and is there one that we should look at over another?

https://www.amazon.com/Miele-Classic-C1-Limited-Edition/dp/B075QPCX9L

Try the Henry canister cordless...

1. https://www.amazon.com/Numatic-Batteries-Selection-Professional-Accessory/dp/B07DF45CZ8/ref=sr_1_3?keywords=henry+vacuum+cordless&qid=1567709946&s=gateway&sr=8-3
   
   
2. https://www.lindhaususa.com/en/prodotti/professionale/lb4-superleggera/

While we are waiting on some more knowledgeable people to comment. My recommendation is a canister vacuum. This is a bit a bulk, but the dust capacity is higher than a stick vac. My go to recommendations based on this and your parameters are what are tricking me up. I have two recommendations, but both violate one of your parameters in favor of another. Both of these machines are US models and made in the UK. These are both bagged machines and are both energy energy efficient.

My first suggestion violates your cordless parameter, but stays within the other parameters. This is Henry Compact, I chose the compact version simply because it is the same size as the next recommendation: https://smile.amazon.com/NaceCare-903361-Compact-Canister-Vacuum/dp/B076BTX4M3/ref=sr_1_6?keywords=henry+vacuum&qid=1572264405&sr=8-6

My second suggestion violates the budget parameter, but gives you the cordless functionality and the second battery. This machine is the Henry Cordless and since it is the compact size, that's why my first recommendation was the compact: https://smile.amazon.com/Numatic-Batteries-Selection-Professional-Accessory/dp/B07DF45CZ8/ref=sr_1_3?crid=2ZFHO8XSA91D4&keywords=henry+cordless+vacuum&qid=1572264153&sprefix=Henry+Cordless%2Caps%2C151&sr=8-3

I saw the C1 Classic Limited Edition version on Amazon for $295 ( https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B075QPCX9L/ref=ox_sc_act_title_2?smid=A34NTJ7Q89G2YI&psc=1 )

I guess it doesn't come with a HEPA filter but I can add one for $30 or so. My question is would the mold spores simply be stuck to the filter (and possibly be an issue), or would they actually be trapped in the bag?