Needing a new Vacuum.

[RoyS]

I am in need of a new vacuum. What would you advise on looking at. My wallet does have limitations though. For right now I am probably looking a midline unit. Doesn't necessarily have to be a dual motor unit but is a plus. I am just not sure where or who to start with. I guess I should add that this will have to be an all around vacuum. One that is for commercial as well as residential. I really hate cross contaminating jobs with a vacuum but I also dont like sucking all that crud into my machine even though it runs through a pre-filter.

 

[johntalley]

try costco bus centers .. maybe around 125.00 to 165.00 new and will work great .. other wise e-bay in the last 2 or 3 years have bought maybe 20 or so on there .. Great deals and most new or like new most around 75.00

 

[bill]

I think our next vacs are going to be the commercial Orecks. I really like the simplicity and they do a great job.



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[Bud B]

I've been getting my vacs through a second hand dump store. I picked up 2 Windsors at different times . People do not know what these are I guess, 500+ dollar vacuums for about 15 dollars a shot. I have beat the snot out of them since I have owned them and they still keep working. I have seen these same vacs on e-bay pretty cheap. Windsors are a German made vacuum, seem to be pretty good quality.

Bud

 

[Brian D]

I think our next vacs are going to be the commercial Orecks. I really like the simplicity and they do a great job.

Before doing so I suggest trying one out or speaking with Oreck at length about your expectations. I have only used the XL 2000 and can not speak for the other 3 models but I was not very impressed. The XL 2000 does a decent job on hard/flat surfaces and is hell on carpet. When purchasing this unit, they failed to inform the customer there is a glide for carpet that is sold separately. Hopefully this is different now a days, but definitively worth asking about.

 

[Lefty724]

Since you have a little bit of a budget, I would say either Sanitare or Royal commercial vacuum.

If you didn't have a budget then I would suggest Sebo X4 hands down. The X4 has tons of power, cool features, and even on board tools (great for edging and stairs)! It is very pricey though, like $600 retail?

 

[Andy Mc 1]

I recomend the pro team dual motor, you can find them for around 300 hundred. Pobobly my favorite vac of all that I've used. Kicks but on stairs too. The only down side to this vac is the bag fills perty quick. You wont regret gettin one.

 

[Sanjay Singh]

Garry Vacuum cleaner, Ultra light hypoallergenic vacuums as seen on TV - Garry Vac.com

 

[Jeff Ellis 1]

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[Sanjay Singh]

what do they really know?

kind of like the CRI eh?

http://www.oreck.com/

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[locko-fabara]

I like the windsor and the sanitaire is very cheap, you can fix it with less than 1 dollar for the belt, and a few bucks for the brushes. I like the dus cup, I think it is easier.

 

[RoyS]

I think our next vacs are going to be the commercial Orecks. I really like the simplicity and they do a great job.



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My local sweeper shop sells Simplicity and Hoovers only. The gal there was really pushing the Simplicity but I don't know much about how good they are.

 

[locko-fabara]

simplicity same as riccar, they are good.
I have an almost brand new riccar rsl4 if you are interested. (200 bucks and it is yours)Riccar : Compare SupraLite Models
Also I have proteam vacuums!

 

[Gymee]

The only time I use a vac is for commercial work before I bonnet clean.

And I use a 18 inch hoover conquest.

My reason for not using one in a residential?

I'm not going to bring some one elses stink from one home to another.

Doesn't mean to just change bags.

Cross contamination.

The first time you vac a house with a dog or cat then you bring that same vac into someone elses home?

No way.

Vacuums are notorious for spreading germs and blowby dust back into a room regardless of hepa or not.

I can see trying to remove more dirt especially if you use a PORTABLE extractor.

But having used portables years ago and cleaning a home with dog or cat piss the smell goes thru the vac motors and fills the room.

I'd rather have that stink go out to my TM.

 

[Mick Ellis 1]

I stole this link from the powerclean site in australia.
Carpet Cleaning Accessories

I prefer to use this one because there is minimal chance of cross contamination (because all the crap from the carpet is removed outside to your TM) or Portable, this is a very handy vac to have.
And no electric power is required to operate this.

Mick

 

[Papabear]

If you need a new vacuum, make sure it has one important word on the bag or base --- Commercial! You will be judged by the equipment you associate with your business. Any consumer can do the job with a regular machine. But we are pros. We don't use consumer extractors like a Bissell or Rug Doctor, therefore we don't use consumer vacuum cleaners IMHO.

 

[ecopro 1]

You make a very valid point papa bear. As silly as it sounds this is so true. It's very important to always look thru the eyes of the cust.

 

[Priceless]

I would like to add to Jimmy's reasoning....ENABLING... who is going to vacuum 2-4 times a week when you are gone?If you want to prevac for them(I mean, do their job) at least use their vacuum.You should be educating them on the benefits of vacuuming on a regular basis.

 

[Robbo 1]

IMO You'd be stupid if you didn't buy a sebo, best vacuum ever made,