Posted: 1/16/2009 5:28:22 PM EDT
Well, my vacuum cleaner just died and I am faced with my first vacuum purchase of my own! Any advice out there on what the best vacuum for pet hair and allergy sufferers would be? Our dog sheds very bad (German Shepherd) and I have allergy issues. We were thinking a Dyson would be best, but any advice would be greatly appreciated! 
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I'm amazed how good my $50 bissell from walmart is, even has a little charcoal filter lol
http://products.howstuffworks.com/vacuums-steam-cleaners-types.htm Blackops_1. eta- it has a 12 amp motor, I think thats a pretty good starting point for power |
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Dyson is awesome...but my wife and I didn't want to pay that much for a vacuum.
So we got the Bissel one at Wal-Mart that said it was for pets. Holy crap it picks up SO MUCH more than our old vacuum. Like hair-wise it picks up everything in one back-forth swipe versus the old vacuum needing a bunch of swipes. |
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This past summer I had a job of cleaning houseboats on the nearby lake and from my
experience, the orecks are amazing! I did use a Dyson a few times and liked them (so if your heart is already set, I see no problem) but I preferred the oreck. We also used some of the less expensive brands that can be found at Target or WalMart and they worked well, I just cannot recall what brands they were (sorry!). Dysons can be pretty pricey though so choose wisely! 
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I love my Kirby. I would have thought that a self propelled vacuum would be silly, until I used this. Without the power assist, this things sucks down to the carpet so hard that it is very difficult to move. Never used a Dyson or Oreck though.
Forty year old hetero man on a gun forum, singing praises of his vacuum cleaner. Just sad. I'm also available for cooking and laundry advise. |
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I've never seen anything beat a Rainbow.  I have a Rainbow that I bought new in 1995 and it still runs like a champ, and does a hell of a good job at cleaning the whole house.  Yeah...you get what you pay for.
Last year I bought a Dyson Animal also, and it's been a great sweeper. It's more convenient to use than the Rainbow if I don't want to clean and dust the whole house...I like the Dyson for the mid week touch ups or to clean up when company is coming, etc. I have a lot of wall to wall carpeting, I have a cat, we run a woodburner in the cold months, and we are both allergy prone. I like to keep a clean house and between the Rainbow and the Dyson, I can keep up even with all that. |
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Dyson. "Animal" series. There is NONE better. Best 400 dollars I ever spent ETA: Son has SEVERE dustmite allergies, so that's why I bought it  ..They cost $800 here. Our Kenmore died..we are going with a Dyson.
Why don't you have an American friend buy them during a sale and then ship it to you. Wouldn't that save $? |
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Dyson. "Animal" series. There is NONE better. Best 400 dollars I ever spent ETA: Son has SEVERE dustmite allergies, so that's why I bought it ..They cost $800 here. Our Kenmore died..we are going with a Dyson.
Maybe we can work a deal. I can provide a Dyson if you pay in 3 gallon flush toilets.  There is nothing like smuggling real toilets over the Canadian border.
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Dyson. "Animal" series. There is NONE better. Best 400 dollars I ever spent ETA: Son has SEVERE dustmite allergies, so that's why I bought it ..They cost $800 here. Our Kenmore died..we are going with a Dyson.
Look on ebay! Seriously, you can find some great deals there! |
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Dyson. "Animal" series. There is NONE better. Best 400 dollars I ever spent ETA: Son has SEVERE dustmite allergies, so that's why I bought it ..They cost $800 here. Our Kenmore died..we are going with a Dyson.
Maybe we can work a deal. I can provide a Dyson if you pay in 3 gallon flush toilets.  There is nothing like smuggling real toilets over the Canadian border. We need to talk. I'm going to Portland Maine sometime this spring... |
Thanks everyone for all the suggestions! I was finally able to stretch my husband on the rack enough for him to get my new vacuum - lol!  
I just placed an order for my new Dyson DC 25 Animal series! Bed Bath and Beyond honors competitors adds and usually have 20% off coupons available, so if you're in the market that's one option :) That's the route we took! I can't wait until it's delivered later this week! Yay! Haha, I never thought I'd be so excited about a vacuum cleaner!  
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Thanks everyone for all the suggestions! I was finally able to stretch my husband on the rack enough for him to get my new vacuum - lol!
I just placed an order for my new Dyson DC 25 Animal series! Bed Bath and Beyond honors competitors adds and usually have 20% off coupons available, so if you're in the market that's one option :) That's the route we took! I can't wait until it's delivered later this week! Yay! Haha, I never thought I'd be so excited about a vacuum cleaner! That's how I did it...it was a $500 vacuum that I got for $400. And if you think you're excited now, wait until you use it! I'm Monk-ish about my home, so..... |
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Thanks everyone for all the suggestions! I was finally able to stretch my husband on the rack enough for him to get my new vacuum - lol!
I just placed an order for my new Dyson DC 25 Animal series! Bed Bath and Beyond honors competitors adds and usually have 20% off coupons available, so if you're in the market that's one option :) That's the route we took! I can't wait until it's delivered later this week! Yay! Haha, I never thought I'd be so excited about a vacuum cleaner! That's how I did it...it was a $500 vacuum that I got for $400. And if you think you're excited now, wait until you use it! I'm Monk-ish about my home, so..... You put your husband on the rack too!?!?!? haha I know exactly what you mean! It has been driving me crazy not having one! I've been doing everything I know to get the hair from our German Shepherd out of the carpet! I can't wait!!! 
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Glad you got yourself a Dyson. The capt bought one (DC14-Animal) for me for Christmas a year or so ago, and it's been worth it. $400ish including shipping. Doesn't quite live up to the hype, but it's still the best vacuum I've ever owned, by far. Someday I'll build my dream home, get a central vac system, and I'll happily get rid of my Dyson.
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My Dyson DC25 Animal was just delivered yesterday and I LOVE IT! I had no idea how dirty my house was! I have to say, I was rather embarrassed although for about two weeks I was cleaning my carpets (or attempting) with one of those small floor vac's made for quick clean-ups in the kitchen or something. I've never been so impressed with a vacuum, even the MR likes it! He took it away from me twice so he could use it! lol Now THAT'S a vacuum I like! Haha!
I spread baking soda on the carpets and left it for an hour or so then vacuumed it up and today someone came over and said they couldn't smell our dog at all! I've done that before with my old one and never had the same reactions. I love it!!! 
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