tian447 Posted July 20, 2017 Share Posted July 20, 2017 I'm wanting to buy a new hoover without spending Dyson prices. The one we've got in the house is beyond crap and has the suction power of a mouse using a straw to lift the dust. Anyone got any recommendations for one? I don't need one for lifting anything like pet hairs, but I do want something that will actually clean the carpet, so a fair bit of power would be good! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrishall Posted July 20, 2017 Share Posted July 20, 2017 Whatever you do, do not get a Henry Hoover. When the missus moved in my hoover was scrapped in favour of this 'superior' model. It does my ******* t**ts in and is a pain in the bum to move around the house, constantly bumping into and getting caught behind furniture. You end up carrying the thing about the whole time. You have been warned. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bauld Posted July 20, 2017 Share Posted July 20, 2017 I bought 2 display model Vax machines out of The Range a couple of months back and they have been excellent. Pay 30 quid each for them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tian447 Posted July 20, 2017 Author Share Posted July 20, 2017 Whatever you do, do not get a Henry Hoover. When the missus moved in my hoover was scrapped in favour of this 'superior' model. It does my ******* t**ts in and is a pain in the bum to move around the house, constantly bumping into and getting caught behind furniture. You end up carrying the thing about the whole time. You have been warned. I've found that any of those small, drag around style hoovers are gash beyond gash. They're the sort of things that leave more dust behind than they actually pick up. Plus, Henry is a *******. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tian447 Posted July 20, 2017 Author Share Posted July 20, 2017 I bought 2 display model Vax machines out of The Range a couple of months back and they have been excellent. Pay 30 quid each for them. I've heard good things about Vax ones. Which model do you have, if you know? They have so many by the looks of things, it'll be quite hard to choose one. I did notice they do one specifically for homes with pets. Could be a go-er, because surely it will be that wee bit more powerful if it has to lift cat/dog/Leigh Griffiths hairs? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrishall Posted July 20, 2017 Share Posted July 20, 2017 I've found that any of those small, drag around style hoovers are gash beyond gash. They're the sort of things that leave more dust behind than they actually pick up. Plus, Henry is a *******. Spot on. Ours is a Hettie - probably makes matters worse. Pure hatred between me and that machine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IronJambo Posted July 20, 2017 Share Posted July 20, 2017 I'm wanting to buy a new hoover without spending Dyson prices. The one we've got in the house is beyond crap and has the suction power of a mouse using a straw to lift the dust. Anyone got any recommendations for one? I don't need one for lifting anything like pet hairs, but I do want something that will actually clean the carpet, so a fair bit of power would be good! Had a Dyson before and it was shite. Replaced it with a Bosch and it's been brilliant, it could sook sperm out of 500 year old bollocks. You drag it around like a Henry. My shit Dyson was an upright. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlimOzturk Posted July 20, 2017 Share Posted July 20, 2017 I have a cordless Dyson and it is more hassle than it is worth. Runa of out of battery before I am even finished. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bauld Posted July 20, 2017 Share Posted July 20, 2017 I've heard good things about Vax ones. Which model do you have, if you know? They have so many by the looks of things, it'll be quite hard to choose one. I did notice they do one specifically for homes with pets. Could be a go-er, because surely it will be that wee bit more powerful if it has to lift cat/dog/Leigh Griffiths hairs? Couldn't say the model but one of them is a cylinder drag about one. However it's got a weird hoze that is much softer than normal plastic, more like PVC and it extends on the stretch to about 5-6 meteres. I can do the whole stair without having to lift it up at all and it means you're hardly dragging it about rooms as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IronJambo Posted July 20, 2017 Share Posted July 20, 2017 I have a cordless Dyson and it is more hassle than it is worth. Runa of out of battery before I am even finished. Thinly veiled "I live in a big hoose so get it up ye's post". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlimOzturk Posted July 20, 2017 Share Posted July 20, 2017 Thinly veiled "I live in a big hoose so get it up ye's post". I live in a poxy two bedroom flat mate. Give it a thorough hoover through. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bridge of Djoum Posted July 20, 2017 Share Posted July 20, 2017 Shark. Great piece of kit, not expensive. I bought this last year. I recommend highly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alwayssunnyingorgie Posted July 20, 2017 Share Posted July 20, 2017 Wtf? When did this place become mumsnet. Hoovers ffs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IronJambo Posted July 20, 2017 Share Posted July 20, 2017 Wtf? When did this place become mumsnet. Hoovers ffs Alpha male on the loose.....too manly to vacuum. You must be a proper man. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry Potter Posted July 20, 2017 Share Posted July 20, 2017 I live in a poxy two bedroom flat mate. Give it a thorough hoover through. nothing wrong wi 2 bedroomed flats got a Vax power 1 , does the job and not replaced the filter yet but still sucks well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alwayssunnyingorgie Posted July 20, 2017 Share Posted July 20, 2017 Alpha male on the loose.....too manly to vacuum. You must be a proper man. I sweep actually. I have the ball Dyson and it's shit and hard to go around furniture. A sweep then a dustpan and brush is quicker and less hassle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heartsfc_fan Posted July 20, 2017 Share Posted July 20, 2017 I'm wanting to buy a new hoover without spending Dyson prices. The one we've got in the house is beyond crap and has the suction power of a mouse using a straw to lift the dust. Anyone got any recommendations for one? I don't need one for lifting anything like pet hairs, but I do want something that will actually clean the carpet, so a fair bit of power would be good! We have one of these: http://www.argos.co.uk/product/6164964 Bargain. Light and easy to use. Works well on carpet and laminate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the stone rose Posted July 20, 2017 Share Posted July 20, 2017 Got a Vax Airlift Steerable, superb hoover.can disconnect the cylinder so you can carry it in one hand when doing the stairs. I've got the pet model as i've got a dog but they do one without the pet option. Probably the best hoover i ever used including my grandparents old commercial hoover by Kirby. Plus much cheaper than Dyson so can spend my pennies at the pub. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maroonlegions Posted July 20, 2017 Share Posted July 20, 2017 Uncanny , just seen this thread, our hover just died on us. We have two hovers ,one for us to use downstairs and what we have termed as the "kids suction ganit" that they use . Now looking at a new hover for us to use downstairs as one of my kids sneaked our hover upstairs because their one was needing changed . Well it died because the hover up every thing in their path in their bed rooms. Might try the argos one that "Hearts Fan" posted about. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pans Jambo Posted July 20, 2017 Share Posted July 20, 2017 I know the OP said no Dysons but I got one of those 'Animal' ones with the ball thing on the bottom. It's shite. You go over a bit fluff about 6 times and end up bending down and picking it up. The bloody thing doesny go round corners like in the adverts it falls over on its arse when you go round a table leg or a door frame. Pish. True story. Edit: AND it cost me about ?380! A Bloody Rip Off! Edit: I'm putting Dyson hoovers in the 'It's a bloody rip off thread'. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tommy Brown Posted July 20, 2017 Share Posted July 20, 2017 Wtf? When did this place become mumsnet. Hoovers ffs well said Alpha male on the loose.....too manly to vacuum. You must be a proper man. too ****ing right , women's job.. and they are called vacuum cleaners, Hoover is a brand, FFS, bloody jessies Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maroonlegions Posted July 20, 2017 Share Posted July 20, 2017 well said too ******* right , women's job.. and they are called vacuum cleaners, Hoover is a brand, FFS, bloody jessies Well saying you are a junior member. Sounding a bit young for sexits comments. Geek on vacuum terminology too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry Potter Posted July 20, 2017 Share Posted July 20, 2017 Well saying you are a junior member. Sounding a bit young for sexits comments. Geek on vacuum terminology too Aye wait till they get hitched to a woman and have to think about hoovers, washing machines and all that goes with it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craig_ Posted July 20, 2017 Share Posted July 20, 2017 Shark. Great piece of kit, not expensive. I bought this last year. I recommend highly. Agreed. Wonderful piece of kit. We did have a cordless Bosch, but it had piss poor suction. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mars plastic Posted July 20, 2017 Share Posted July 20, 2017 Vax Blade for me. They are doing them for ?180.00 just now with a free tool kit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bridge of Djoum Posted July 20, 2017 Share Posted July 20, 2017 Agreed. Wonderful piece of kit. We did have a cordless Bosch, but it had piss poor suction. Sounds like my ex-wife. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Governor Tarkin Posted July 20, 2017 Share Posted July 20, 2017 I love my henry hoover. Robust enough to handle the mess when I've been slapping through walls and keep the dust down when connected to a sander or such like. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dagger Is Back Posted July 20, 2017 Share Posted July 20, 2017 Got a Vax U88-AMM-P Crap! If it falls over a bit of it will break off as it's made of shitty plastic. Constantly have to clean the brush. Suction starts off great but like most other hoovers in my experience, runs out of puff once you've had it for a few months. Tool for removing pet hair is completely and utterly useless. Wouldn't take another VAX if you gave me it for free. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
i8hibsh Posted July 20, 2017 Share Posted July 20, 2017 I am a cleaning expert and I can't recommend this hoover enough: Vax VRS1121 Powermax Pet Upright Vacuum Cleaner - Orange, Grey And Black. As good as any Dyson and only ?70 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mars plastic Posted July 20, 2017 Share Posted July 20, 2017 http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=chlpc0MR7ok Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craig Gordons Gloves Posted July 20, 2017 Share Posted July 20, 2017 Another vote for Shark, we had a Dyson but it was ruining the carpet, we got this Shark one and it works really well. (I also work for a large consumer electronics retailer and the advice from our appliance specialists is to go with Shark). http://www.bestbuy.com/site/shark-rotator-powered-lift-away-xl-capacity-hepa-bagless-upright-vacuum-navy/4334500.p?skuId=4334500 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Samuel Camazzola Posted July 20, 2017 Share Posted July 20, 2017 Shark. Great piece of kit, not expensive. I bought this last year. I recommend highly. What price would one like this be? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bridge of Djoum Posted July 20, 2017 Share Posted July 20, 2017 What price would one like this be? I paid $190. I Think around 150 quid? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albert Tatlock Posted July 20, 2017 Share Posted July 20, 2017 Henrys are fantastic. My brother has one at his garage....lifting all manner of crap up, still going strong after 12 years. Mine is about 5 years old, lifts everything including pet hairs, solid stuff from diy jobs etc. The cable length is huge, and at about ?100 a bargain. It is made of sturdy stuff. Made to last Hoover, whereas had hoovers die on me after a year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crunchy frog Posted July 20, 2017 Share Posted July 20, 2017 A Kirby. ?1500 but if you buy it today my boss says I can give you it for ?1200 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tian447 Posted July 20, 2017 Author Share Posted July 20, 2017 A Kirby. ?1500 but if you buy it today my boss says I can give you it for ?1200 I said I didn't want to be spending Dyson prices, and technically this fits into that category Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dumpson Posted July 20, 2017 Share Posted July 20, 2017 I love my henry hoover. Robust enough to handle the mess when I've been slapping through walls and keep the dust down when connected to a sander or such like. +1 for Henry. You've just got to know how to handle him. Yes, I know ......... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tian447 Posted July 20, 2017 Author Share Posted July 20, 2017 We have one of these: http://www.argos.co.uk/product/6164964 Bargain. Light and easy to use. Works well on carpet and laminate. That's a good price, be more than happy to spend around that amount! How are the attachments, and does it have decent suction? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tian447 Posted July 20, 2017 Author Share Posted July 20, 2017 Uncanny , just seen this thread, our hover just died on us. We have two hovers ,one for us to use downstairs and what we have termed as the "kids suction ganit" that they use . Now looking at a new hover for us to use downstairs as one of my kids sneaked our hover upstairs because their one was needing changed . Well it died because the hover up every thing in their path in their bed rooms. Might try the argos one that "Hearts Fan" posted about. It's a conspiracy mate... Sorry, had to! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Findlay Posted July 20, 2017 Share Posted July 20, 2017 As I have said in the past. Nothing has greater suction than a single mum in West pilton. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
i8hibsh Posted July 20, 2017 Share Posted July 20, 2017 As I have said in the past. Nothing has greater suction than a single mum in West pilton. And that is just your bank account. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carl Fredrickson Posted July 20, 2017 Share Posted July 20, 2017 Had 2 Dysons and both didnt last long. Hoover used to make great vacuum cleaners but alas no more. Interested in the Shark one mentioned above but at the moment and for the last 3 years I have been using a Henry. I prefer an upright vacuum but the Henry cleans the best of all the vacuums I have ever had. It is also easy to use in the car. My car has never been so clean as it is so easy to use, it is done every week or two. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heartsfc_fan Posted July 20, 2017 Share Posted July 20, 2017 That's a good price, be more than happy to spend around that amount! How are the attachments, and does it have decent suction? Yes Put it this way, we have two cats and a dog and it lifts all their hairs no bother. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crete Posted July 20, 2017 Share Posted July 20, 2017 I use a sebo vacuum on my shag pile carpets they come up as good as new. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Sausage Posted July 20, 2017 Share Posted July 20, 2017 I've found that any of those small, drag around style hoovers are gash beyond gash. They're the sort of things that leave more dust behind than they actually pick up. Plus, Henry is a *******. He can do 8 pints of water before he goes on fire. Just FYI. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carrick1874 Posted July 20, 2017 Share Posted July 20, 2017 I'm wanting to buy a new hoover without spending Dyson prices. The one we've got in the house is beyond crap and has the suction power of a mouse using a straw to lift the dust. Anyone got any recommendations for one? I don't need one for lifting anything like pet hairs, but I do want something that will actually clean the carpet, so a fair bit of power would be good! I bought the Mrs one of they Shark hoovers and it's superb, better than the Dyson which we've had before and as my son has respiratory problems along with other things the sharks filter catches all dust so gets a definite seal of approval from me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lauriesrank Posted July 20, 2017 Share Posted July 20, 2017 I love my henry hoover. Robust enough to handle the mess when I've been slapping through walls and keep the dust down when connected to a sander or such like.[/quote Yep, really good on site... although for your home I'd get a vax 3 in 1 style, multi surface and a washer too. Will do your carpet, laminate, lino and cushions. Lol the wife thinks it's brilliant. I think it's too noisy. We have the 6131 version which is only 150 quid although there are better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lauriesrank Posted July 20, 2017 Share Posted July 20, 2017 +1 for Henry. You've just got to know how to handle him. Like this... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamboz Posted July 21, 2017 Share Posted July 21, 2017 Does anyone actually own a Hoover hoover anymore? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seymour M Hersh Posted July 21, 2017 Share Posted July 21, 2017 With this thread the emasculation of men on JKB is complete!!!! Or is it the emancipation on the men of JKB? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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