OT - vacuum cleaner recommendation for 4 cat house

Sorry, on topic, my vacuum sucks so I can't help! But I was wondering, have
y'all seen the commercials for that little alien like vacuum that just runs
around the house by itself?? It looks cool, but pretty pricey still, as it's
new to market!

Let me find a link... http://www.roombavac.com/homepage.asp

or http://tinyurl.com/2hgz9

Kinda neat looking.

Stacey

orry, on topic, my vacuum sucks so I can't help!

No pun intended, right Stace?

But I was wondering, have
y'all seen the commercials for that little alien like vacuum that just runs
around the house by itself?? It looks cool, but pretty pricey still, as it's
new to market!

Yeah, I love that thing. I want one. I don't think it's probably very
effective, but it's just so.....Jetsons. I just want to play with it.

Sherry

"Stacey" wrote in message
...
Sorry, on topic, my vacuum sucks so I can't help! But I was wondering,
have
y'all seen the commercials for that little alien like vacuum that just
runs
around the house by itself?? It looks cool, but pretty pricey still, as
it's
new to market!

Let me find a link... http://www.roombavac.com/homepage.asp

or http://tinyurl.com/2hgz9

Kinda neat looking.

Stacey



I have one, and I really like it. I was skeptical of it, but my sister got
one -- and then I followed her lead. It could never take the place of an
upright vacuum for thorough cleaning, but it does a "great" job of getting
up cat fur and other "surface" dirt. I know it isn't getting "deep down"
(but sometimes I also wonder about the other vacuums for that), but the
carpet looks clean when it finishes. It also does a good job on hard
surfaces like vinyl.

It's fun to sit in my chair and read or watch TV while the little guy goes
to work!

MaryL

That's good to hear. It might be worth spending the money just to get
one I can stand to use.

--
Joy

Life is what happens to you while you are planning to do something else.


"JoJo" wrote in message
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My own opinion, I think the whirlwind is very quiet compared to
others.

"Yoj" wrote in message
hlink.net...
"Victor Martinez" wrote in message
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Yoj wrote:
Is your Eureka very noisy?

I have the same vacuum, so I'll answer. It's not too noisy. Our
cats
don't mind the vacuum that much anyway, sometimes they chase
it....

--
Victor Martinez
Owned and operated by the Fantastic Seven (TM)
Send your spam he
Email me he

Thanks, Victor. Maybe I'll get one. I really hate using my
perfectly
good Hoover because it's so loud it actually hurts my ears.

Joy

On Wed, 24 Mar 2004 04:17:26 GMT, "Stacey"
yodeled:

Sorry, on topic, my vacuum sucks so I can't help! But I was wondering, have
y'all seen the commercials for that little alien like vacuum that just runs
around the house by itself?? It looks cool, but pretty pricey still, as it's
new to market!

Let me find a link... http://www.roombavac.com/homepage.asp

or http://tinyurl.com/2hgz9

Kinda neat looking.

Stacey



I wonder what the cats would think. Some might chase it around,
others would probably consider it The Ultimate Evil.


Theresa
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Single-mindedness is all very well in cows or baboons; in an animal
claiming to belong to the same species as Shakespeare it is simply disgraceful.
(Aldous Huxley)

"Kreisleriana" wrote in message
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On Wed, 24 Mar 2004 04:17:26 GMT, "Stacey"
yodeled:

Sorry, on topic, my vacuum sucks so I can't help! But I was wondering,
have
y'all seen the commercials for that little alien like vacuum that just
runs
around the house by itself?? It looks cool, but pretty pricey still, as
it's
new to market!

Let me find a link... http://www.roombavac.com/homepage.asp

or http://tinyurl.com/2hgz9

Kinda neat looking.

Stacey



I wonder what the cats would think. Some might chase it around,
others would probably consider it The Ultimate Evil.


Theresa


Holly and Duffy watch the robo, but not intently. They usually rest on the
backs of chairs at the time, so there is no chance it could reach them. On
the other hand, they both greatly dislike -- and somewhat fear -- "the big
monster" (the uprigh vacuum). Both of them scramble for other locations
when the big vacuum gets anywhere near.

MaryL

Thanks everyone for the vacuum recommendations! The
Eurekas sound good so I'll look into the models available
at Walmart, Target or Sears in this area.

Happy vacuuming :-)

Debbie Berry



Debra Berry wrote:

Hi everyone,

I have an old vacuum cleaner that is on its last legs.
I also have 4 cats and definitely NEED a good vacuum cleaner.
Since most of the people in this group have similar needs,
I wonder if anyone has a recommendation.

Up to $200 is ok for cost, with a carpet "beater", relatively
quiet and lightweight (I have stairs to drag it up), a handtool
accessory would be nice. Do the hepa-filter vacuums
do a better job on cat hair, dust, and dander? How often does
the filter need to be replaced?

Two that I was looking at at Target this past weekend:

Eureka WhirlWind LiteSpeed Vacuum - bagless, HEPA filter
Dirt Devil Vision Featherlite Bagless Vacuum MO86520 - HEPA type filter

The benefit of your experience is greatly appreciated.

Debbie Berry

Debra Berry wrote:
Thanks everyone for the vacuum
recommendations! The Eurekas sound
good so I'll look into the models available
at Walmart, Target or Sears in this area.

I work as a cleaning lady and rely heavily on a good vacuum to do my job
well. I would NOT recommend anything made by Eureka and Dirt Devil. They
are both poorly made and have a high rate of repair. I have a long time
friendship with the guy that owns a local vacuum shop and he refuses to
sell them. If you want a good, reliable vacuum that can take a lot of
abuse, has great suction, is reasonably priced and does an excellent
job, my vacuum of choice is anything made by Panasonic. I LOVE Miele
vacuums but they are much more expensive than what you are looking to
spend. I have found very good deals for the Panasonic online and bought
my last vacuum for less than $200. Here is an example of one that is an
*excellent* deal:
http://www.cooking.com/products/shprodde.asp?SKU=196671

Megan



"The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is for good men to do
nothing."

-Edmund Burke

Learn The TRUTH About Declawing
http://www.stopdeclaw.com

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"Concerning all acts of initiative (and creation), there is one
elementary truth the ignorance of which kills countless ideas and
splendid plans: that the moment one definitely commits oneself, then
providence moves too. A whole stream of events issues from the decision,
raising in one's favor all manner of unforeseen incidents, meetings and
material assistance, which no man could have dreamt would have come his
way."

- W.H. Murray

"MaryL" -OUT-THE-LITTER wrote in message
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"Kreisleriana" wrote in message
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On Wed, 24 Mar 2004 04:17:26 GMT, "Stacey"
yodeled:

Sorry, on topic, my vacuum sucks so I can't help! But I was wondering,
have
y'all seen the commercials for that little alien like vacuum that just
runs
around the house by itself?? It looks cool, but pretty pricey still, as
it's
new to market!

Let me find a link... http://www.roombavac.com/homepage.asp

or http://tinyurl.com/2hgz9

Kinda neat looking.

Stacey



I wonder what the cats would think. Some might chase it around,
others would probably consider it The Ultimate Evil.


Theresa


Holly and Duffy watch the robo, but not intently. They usually rest on
the
backs of chairs at the time, so there is no chance it could reach them.
On
the other hand, they both greatly dislike -- and somewhat fear -- "the big
monster" (the uprigh vacuum). Both of them scramble for other locations
when the big vacuum gets anywhere near.

MaryL

That is precicesly why we call our vacuum "The Petinator" - all cats become
scarce when vacuum is present, except for Weeble, who watches intently from
the back of the sofa or recliner... or from the top of The Tower.


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in Bloomington! (And proud of it, too)©
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http://community.webshots.com/user/mgcmdjeep

I had one of the first Dirt Devils, in the 80's. Would not have a Dirt Devil
vac if they were giving them away, free! Their parent company, since 2002,
has been based in Hong Kong and only listed on HK stock exchange. Mfg and
distribution centers are in Ohio. Don't think customer service is optimal.
Be warned.
Due to entire house being tile floored here, don't use vacuum anymore.


wrote in message
...
: Debra Berry wrote:
: Thanks everyone for the vacuum
: recommendations! The Eurekas sound
: good so I'll look into the models available
: at Walmart, Target or Sears in this area.
:
: I work as a cleaning lady and rely heavily on a good vacuum to do my job
: well. I would NOT recommend anything made by Eureka and Dirt Devil. They
: are both poorly made and have a high rate of repair. I have a long time
: friendship with the guy that owns a local vacuum shop and he refuses to
: sell them. If you want a good, reliable vacuum that can take a lot of
: abuse, has great suction, is reasonably priced and does an excellent
: job, my vacuum of choice is anything made by Panasonic. I LOVE Miele
: vacuums but they are much more expensive than what you are looking to
: spend. I have found very good deals for the Panasonic online and bought
: my last vacuum for less than $200. Here is an example of one that is an
: *excellent* deal:
: http://www.cooking.com/products/shprodde.asp?SKU=196671
:
: Megan
:
:
:
: "The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is for good men to do
: nothing."
:
: -Edmund Burke
:
: Learn The TRUTH About Declawing
: http://www.stopdeclaw.com
:
: Zuzu's Cats Photo Album:
: http://www.PictureTrail.com/zuzu22
:
: "Concerning all acts of initiative (and creation), there is one
: elementary truth the ignorance of which kills countless ideas and
: splendid plans: that the moment one definitely commits oneself, then
: providence moves too. A whole stream of events issues from the decision,
: raising in one's favor all manner of unforeseen incidents, meetings and
: material assistance, which no man could have dreamt would have come his
: way."
:
: - W.H. Murray
:
: