Wow, the salesman sucks more than his product

[KatherineB]

I find this odd, because I would think mysoginists would expect the wife to be the only one actually using the vacuum.

True, but you can't expect the poor dear to be able to make a decision! She'll use what he tells her to, darn it! /sarcasm

[protege]

And it'll come in handy this holiday season to suck up possible glitterbombs.

I have a hefty ShopVac for those

But seriously, lighter duties are handled with an older Eureka upright. It was a lot less than the Dyson line, and has no problem picking up the kitteh fur. I have a very large, very fluffy Maine Coon...who is constantly shedding.

[LillFilly]

This, the Shark Navigator, IS THE BEST VACUUM I'VE EVER BOUGHT! I've had Dirt Devil and other name brands, but this one is my new favorite and when it dies I'll buy another. It picks up seriously heavy stuff, even hay and fur, it's easier to clean than any other vacuum I've tried, it's light, it gets around tight places, and you can rinse and reuse the filters. I was looking for a good 'never lose suction' unit, and was impressed by the reviews on the Shark and it was a quarter of the price of a name brand. Ok, so I really like my vacuum, but only as a friend, really!

[AlmightyALT]

::makes notes:: Thanks ya'll! I just kicked a vaccum to death in frustration (hubby is gutting it for a forge blower now) and am looking for a new one to handle my hair, my doggies hair, and my hubby's dirt. Now I have some names to research!

[KellyHabersham]

Personally, I consider dogs to be the best vaccum.....seems to be nothing they won't eat. (or at least try to)

[DGoddessChardonnay]

I have a hefty ShopVac for those

But seriously, lighter duties are handled with an older Eureka upright. It was a lot less than the Dyson line, and has no problem picking up the kitteh fur. I have a very large, very fluffy Maine Coon...who is constantly shedding.

But can she outshed Abby? I find clumps of fine, airy fur everywhere - no matter what time of year.

[Kittish]

Dogs do make good vacuums, at least for the larger bits. But they don't do so well with fur and hair and dust.

So far I'm liking the Dyson (DC39). Bit of a learning curve for steering it, I've only used uprights before and this is a cannister.

[protege]

I find clumps of fine, airy fur everywhere - no matter what time of year.

That's about right. Baxter leaves dark grey fur everywhere...especially if he's been playing or sleeping there. His favorite spots in the kitchen aren't too bad--a little Swiffer, and it's gone. But, the living room is another story.

[LillFilly]

.....seems to be nothing they won't eat. (or at least try to)

Let's see. My dog eats underwear, rabbit poo, lizard poo, plastic spray caps and weathered squirrel carcasses.

[dalesys]

Let's see. My dog eats...

And wants kisses.

[fma_fanatic]

I will say that it probably was the pets that killed your old vacs, but only because I know people who have gone through the same thing. Once they got a Dyson - never had a problem again.

We bought a Dyson when we got our house and it's easily one of the best expensive appliances we own, aside from the stove we bought a few years back. I forget what model we have, but I know they don't make it anymore(hell, it's nearly 7 years old!).

The sales guy/owner/jerk face didn't deserve your money.

[DGoddessChardonnay]

And wants kisses.

Mine gives sloppy wet kisses.

Even funnier is when she's trying to give me kisses and her butt is wiggling all over the place at the same time!

I will say that it probably was the pets that killed your old vacs, but only because I know people who have gone through the same thing. Once they got a Dyson - never had a problem again.

Mom and I suspect that's what worked our previous 2 vacuum cleaners to death - both Bissell bagless types and the last one we had for almost 7 years that we paid 20 bucks for at a yard sale - and it ran better than the one before, which we'd paid around 100 or so at Walmart a decade ago (that one lasted maybe 3 years, 4 tops).

[OreoAdler]

I have the purple Dyson animal bagless upright vacuum. Mainly because I have a long haired cat and a long haired daughter. XD All three of them shed.

Best investment I ever made. All other vacuums were killed by the hair/fur.

[DGoddessChardonnay]

I have the purple Dyson animal bagless upright vacuum. Mainly because I have a long haired cat and a long haired daughter. XD All three of them shed.

Best investment I ever made. All other vacuums were killed by the hair/fur.

Best money we spent in the last few years. I was SO excited about finally having a Dyson, I took pictures and posted them on FB.

Then one of my cousins accused me of "Being like a Kardashian." I have something none of those girls have combined . . . that being a BRAIN and can figure out how to use the thing without the instruction manual.

[dalesys]

Mine gives sloppy wet kisses.

Except to the Glazed Donut Monster...
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