Vacuum Cleaners Discussions

I am interested in buying an upright vacuum, bagged, and I am willing to spend up to, say, $350.  It will be used, not heavily, by an older woman who has a shedding cat and is not mechanically apt.  A longish cord and an attachment for a linoleum floor would be a plus.  I'll take any suggestion, but in the absence of any I am looking at a Hoover UH30010COM Platinum Lightweight Bagged Upright Vacuum Cleaner with Canister, which is sold on Amazon.  My concern with Hoovers in general is that according to CR they are highly repair prone.  Anybody have experience with this model in particular, recent experience with Hoovers in general, or any other suggestions?

CarmineD wrote:

Hi Carmine

Well my 7x7 test is over.....im happy with the results.....i cut the bag open and found about 2 weeks worth of dirt/hair/ tiny bit of carpet fuzz....about a 1/4 bag is the norm every 2 weeks doing the up and back method twice a day....1500sqft..not incldg -kitchen/restrooms /carport.....the carpet has a softer feel to it...as soft as contractor grade gets....but will be shampooing with the hoover spinscrub this week since summer is here....so we shall see.

The vacuum i used was a panasonic 585 w/triforce system..xcept ive swapped out the brushstrips for 6 of the riccar comm 8925's...for that agressive clean...as it does a better job overall.

I plan on redoing the 7x7 test as soon as i go thru and check out the radiance that was gifted to me....just to see what comes up?..at worst case ill have really clean carpet so its worth the time to me...but your suggestion works on the 7x7....you can see and feel the diff....well worth the time and effort.....great tip and thank you.

turtle

retardturtle1 wrote:

Hello turtle:

Nice vacuum to use for the 7X7 procedure.

Often recommended the 7X7 method to persons buying vacuums who were w/o a vacuum or using a poor performing rug cleaner and groomer.  This process restores carpets back to normal clean.

Also recommended to persons shampooing their carpets either themselves or professionally.  The more deep down dirt you remove before shampooing, the better the rugs after shampooing.

Carmine D.

MC-UG585

Performance Plus Platinum Upright Vacuum with HEPA Filter and Motor Protection System