Vacuum Cleaners

[Coldicote]

I need a new vacuum cleaner, preferably upright and light weight. All the adverts I have seen so far are for the bagless kind. I used to have one with a so-called Hepa filter but didn't like it because it was a devil to empty and keep clean, so I'd consider going back to the bagged kind. Comments for or against would be appreciated. Is there such a thing as a bagless vac that is easy to empty without making a horrid dusty mess?

[Ann]

LOL didn't read masma's post - so there you go, someone else agrees with me re: this wonderful vacuum cleaner! (and NO I'm not on commission! :)

[sallybb]

I'm with Masma, have bought expensive and cheap vacuums over the years. My cheap Pet hair vacuum died last year after several years service. It didn't pack up, but the handle snapped. It was lightweight and had great suction. I bought a Vax in an Argos sale half price , normal price £250, Vax had upgraded the model. Its eats belts and is costing a small fortune £9 a time, because we have to use it on a high setting even on hard floors to save on the cost of belts, its not efficient. It was returned to them within 3 weeks and now needs to go back again because it keeps cutting out after only short usage. The Dyson we had didn't last long either. We had an expensive Hoover which was effiicient but heavy enough to put your back out. Even a Tesco's cheapy was better and lasted longer than the expensive ones.

[Coldicote]

I hadn't imagined that vacuum cleaners would cause so many comments. Thank you everyone for taking part in the discussion. I've taken a chance on the Hoover bagged vac. PU2110 and expect it to arrive this Wednesday. Keeping my fingers crossed!!

[LochNessMonster]

http://shopping.reevoo.com/p/hoover-pu2110

Go for it !

[pinkgin]

Have a look at a Vorwerk. German made. Expensive. With bags but they last forever!! Our is at least 25 years old and we've never had a problem with it. It's light to carry. The suction is excellent.