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thread: Need something that really sucks

  1. #1
    BellyBelly Life Subscriber

    Jan 2006
    11,633

    Need something that really sucks

    I'm talking about vacuums. Is it worth spending big bucks on a fancy shmancy one?
    I spent $130 on our last one about 4 years ago. We've reparied the hose thingy at least 5-6 times, and now the catch on the lid (housing the bag) is bust. It worked ok for us - mostly hard floors.

  2. #2
    Registered User

    Dec 2006
    Melbourne
    3,041

    Ooooohhh yes!!

    We went to top end and bought a Kirby and it.is.awesome!!!!! Amazing what is sucks out of the carpet, beds, drapes etc. Actually, maybe gross is a better word than amazing

    Anyway, I have heard awesome things about Dysons, Electrolux and one other also. Definitely worth spending money on a good one

  3. #3

    Jun 2010
    District Twelve
    8,425

    I would LOVE an expensive vacuum cleaner!

    My parents had a Miele for years. It kept going and going and going (and that was with five kids running around). Not sure if they are a still a good brand for vacuums though??

    Personally, I drool everytime I see a Dyson ad. Sick, I know!

  4. #4
    Registered User

    Jun 2007
    Dandenong Ranges, Melbourne.
    5,673

    one word. Dyson.

  5. #5
    Registered User

    Nov 2010
    Perth, WA
    3,172

    I do like my electrolux. Has very good suckage

  6. #6
    BellyBelly Life Subscriber

    Jan 2006
    11,633

    DS was eying of an upright dyson when we were in harvey norman the other day. He wants the one that stands up or the funny looking one (not sure which one that was)

  7. #7
    Registered User

    Feb 2008
    Gold Coast, QLD
    1,563

    I love my dyson hand held vacuum so much, I would love a big dyson.

    Sent from my Desire HD

  8. #8

    Jun 2010
    District Twelve
    8,425

    Kuraiza, have you seen those new "convertible" Dysons???? They are big AND small!!!

    *drools*


  9. #9
    Registered User

    Jul 2010
    Melbourne
    2,737

    Ooooohhh yes!!

    We went to top end and bought a Kirby and it.is.awesome!!!!! Amazing what is sucks out of the carpet, beds, drapes etc. Actually, maybe gross is a better word than amazing

    Anyway, I have heard awesome things about Dysons, Electrolux and one other also. Definitely worth spending money on a good one
    OMG, we had a demo from the Kirby guys. All was going well until he told us the price!!! About $3,000 I recall. Bloody great vacuum though!

  10. #10
    Registered User

    Jul 2007
    melb
    8,498

    Dyson Dyson Dyson Upright love it.

  11. #11
    Registered User

    Jan 2008
    2,037

    We bought a Meile upright last year and it's fantastic - the power head thingy on it is amazing. It's really flexible too and has several attachments. To me the Dyson's felt a bit rattly/plastic whereas this one felt really solid, but Dyson does get a fantastic review round BB!

  12. #12
    You were RAK'ed in 2015.
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    May 2008
    with the fairies and butterflies
    2,535

    Dyson Dyson Dyson Upright love it.
    Yup what Feeb said.
    I got myself a new dyson upright only a couple of months ago and Im in total love with it! So worth the money!

  13. #13

    Jul 2009
    Out North, Vic
    8,538

    We have a dyson (not the upright) and i love it.
    I vac'd with our old vac then went over it with the dyson and i nearly vomited at the site of what the old vac was leaving in the carpet.
    I never thought it was worth it buying an expensive vac but so glad we did.

  14. #14
    Registered User

    Jul 2007
    Melbourne
    3,660

    I want a Dyson.
    I mean, if you had seen my in-laws place this would be easier to understand.
    BUT, when we were living up there, when I was feeling bored, or particularly nice/generous/helpful (not sure which) I would clean the place up a bit.
    Now, the crap on the floors, i think most people would look at it and tell you to just rip up the carpet.
    Dyson = amazing.
    I mean, if I was ever going to live there, I would rip up the carpet anyway, but their Dyson did wonders.

  15. #15
    Registered User

    Jul 2008
    summer street
    2,708

    I have a miele and love it. It was $700 and it is really sturdy and powerful. I haven't had any issues with it either and I bought it about 4 years ago.

    I like the idea of a dyson, but tbh, I prefer disposable bags...emptying bag less vacuums is a pain in the butt.

  16. #16
    BellyBelly Life Subscriber

    Jan 2006
    11,633

    my mother was shamed into buying a kirby years ago after they showed her what it sucked up. It was soooo heavy. Not practical at all.

  17. #17
    Registered User

    Sep 2005
    In the middle of nowhere
    9,362

    I was a DYson diehard until I tried the new Electrolux. Half the price, better and adjustable suck, easier to empty and clean. Attachments are less bulky. Has a power head too.

  18. #18
    Registered User

    Jul 2008
    summer street
    2,708

    Just got an email from eBay saying they have a special offer on dyson allergy vacuums...not the upright one...for $659.

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