Vacuum Cleaners Discussions

Thank God for those who try.  I can't always give high scores in regard to the worth of their efforts but they do help to keep life interesitng.  And per the news link -- http://biz.yahoo.com/iw/080926/0437655.html -- Bissell certainly is trying.

I can't find any information about the new Bissell Versus (see below) but the article states that HSN has it and that it will be in the hands of retailers this month.

Best,

Venson

The March 2009 Consumer Reports tested new held held and stick vacuums, corded and cordless, and compared them with the best previously tested models.  The results?  New top performers.  BISSELL lands the top spots for both:  For sticks, the BISSELL corded Versus for $80.  The boomerang shaped head, according to CR, fits into corners and edges better than almost every other stick CR tested.  Consider it, per CR, for quick clean-up on bare floors.  Yet its not an option for carpets since it lacks a brush [according to CR].  On the last point I would agree too and note the DIrt Devil Cruz, for a similar shortcoming.  Great on floors, pass on rugs due to no brush.

For hand helds, the new BISSELL corded Pet Hair Eraser for $35. Superb on carpets, floors, and edges, according to CR.  But despite the name the worst tested for pet hair.

Carmine D.

The March 2009 issue of C/R actually praised the 'V' for its ability to get into corners. Looking at the narrow front and rear slots on the underside view of the nozzle, it may create enough turbulance when directed intoa corner to pick up loose debris