vacumn cleaners

[terence7556]

we have purchased yet another dyson as a replacement for the last one. the problem seems to be dust from diy work such as plaster dust from sanding. i have purchased a bagless cylinder as a stopgap but this also instructs not to collect plaster dust as it will mix with moisture in the air and clog the filters. is anything suitable for vacumning this sort of material? i,ve noticed lots of workmen using henrys but they came 11th of 11 in the which survey, although in there defense the test was about collecting normal dust and pet hairs.
do you use a henry and do you reccommend it or another appliance?

[rabbitygirl]

Workmen, like my husband, love their Henry. They don't clog and pick up just about anything apparently.

I too have had problems in the past with vacuums clogging up. I've learnt the hard way. If you are regularly doing diy you need to invest in some proper dust sheets, polythene and cotton. Brick and block dust can go thru cotton. When drilling into any wall I always make sure the floor is protected but I hold the dustpan under where Mr Rabbs is drilling to catch dust.

I invested in a broom with a rubber head comprising large bristles of a sort and a squeegee blade. This cleans up most junk on the floor, and carpets, without dust flying as with a conventional broom. And you can use it on wet floors. I think Woolies do them.

Prevention, where you can, is cheaper than a new Dyson.

[Ice.Maiden]

Well we have a bagless Vax, which to my mind is much better, more attractive and less expensive than a Dyson. The little beaut comes with a 6 year guarantee, all the tools and an extra hose which stretches upstairs without you having to cart the cleaner around with you. An indicator light comes on if there's a blockage - but we haven't had one yet - and even if we did, the transparent design enables you to see where the problem might be. As an added note, it's very easy to empty and clean. i think i've just advertised Vax products very well!!

[*Princess*]

Our vax lasted ages, something like 15 years! Our Dyson lasted about a month on average - absolutely rubbish! But then the Henry's have smiley faces :o)

[Disco Fever]

I agree with Rabbitygirl, I have a Henry and ive had it for about two years, it's never let me down and as soon as the bag is full I change it and away we go again.....

I use it at home and work and because it has a bag init the motor and filters never get blocked in any way....

[gucciman]

get a henry!