Not only are Simplicity vacuums made in America but they are high in quality, offering excellent suction and metal construction. Some of the features of Simplicity vacuums include the following:

• Rubber wheels
• Full bag indicator light
• Head lamps
• 2 to 6 year warranty depending on the model

However there are also a few cons that should be taken into consideration:

• While Simplicity vacuums are durable, they are quite heavy due to their metal construction.
• They must be purchased and repaired through authorized dealers.
• Since they’re only available in bagged models and expensive replacement bags must be purchased.
• The filters cannot be washed and must be replaced yearly.
• The hoses tend to be short and cause the machine to tip over when slightly pulled.

Simplicity offers both upright and canister vacuums. The following are some of there most popular models:

7 Series uprights: offer more metal components then less expensive models and has a 12 amp motor.

Synchrony: offer a 7 stage HEPA filter with a Tandem Air System with 2 motors for air flow and a 100% sealed HEPA filter

Senergy: Also offers the 7 stage HEPA filter

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What is more is that they last a lot longer than most other brands in the same grades and are cheaper than most as well. That is a boon to the company’s growth as other manufactures such as Dyson and Dirt Devil are bringing onto the market these state of the art machines that still perform less than that of your standard Kenmore! Kenmore is the true work horse of domestic partners everywhere.

Where can you find available parts?

Traditionally Sears has been the best place to find parts for your Kenmore. However since Kenmore machines tend to last a long time, there’s a good possibility that you could own an older model, which could pose a challenge. If Sears no longer stocks the required parts, it’s best to look online. Many times you’ll be able to find auction sites that will have the parts you need. Worst case scenario, you may have to buy a new vacuum cleaner. Since your first Kenmore lasted such a long time, you should think about purchasing another one. Kenmore offers a broad array of features for the home user to find useful in their every day cleaning needs.

• The majority of Kenmore products are upright vacuum cleaners which allow you a broader cleaning spectrum, more control over the areas in which you clean and a longer reach.
• The Kenmore models of late are what you call cyclone units. The debris is shuttled into a clear tube where it collects until you are ready to dump it into the garbage. There are no bags to change - ever.
• HEPA filters are standard on nearly every Kenmore product. The HEPA filter is hypoallergenic which means your allergies will not take a beating when you vacuum your living room.
• Floor and rug settings are important as not every home is wall to wall carpet or wall to wall flooring.
• The choice means less stress on the vacuum saving you pricey problems later.
• Infrared technology allows a vacuum to sense large areas of dirt so the suction and motor will concentrate on those areas.
• No more belts! Kenmore products offer many units without a belted drive so you are guaranteed constant cleaning power.
• Handi-Mate Junior attachment is a throwback to the old days of detachable cleaning arms. You can reach under hard to get to places and around corners and crevices.

There are many reasons to buy a Kenmore vacuum cleaner and if the features listed above do not spell it out for you then I hope these tidbits will:

• One of the longest running manufacturers in the United States and abroad today which makes them a name that you can trust.
• Backed by the Sears standard in excellence policy for warranty and satisfaction.
• In-House repair so you rarely have to wait too long to get your vacuum back. They also house all of the parts you need, when you need them.

As with any company there are some bad things too:

• The Kenmore models are a bit pricey.
• Replacement parts for a Kenmore almost make buying a new one cheaper. The term you pay for quality really factors in here.
• Sears stores are drying up all over the country making repairs and service more difficult and may require a drive to a specialty repair shop that could potentially negate your warranty.

No matter the history, the good or the bad Kenmore offers great products and decent prices. You get what you pay for - a machine that does what it says it will and well. You get top notch customer service and repair and many extra goodies you can add-on to the vacuum to suit whatever new needs may arise.

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Whether you are looking for a vacuum cleaner for your business or your home, these top of the line vacuum cleaners are a choice worth considering.

Features

Each model has features that are different depending on the intended use. If you are looking for a vacuum cleaner for your home, you won’t need as powerful a motor as if you are choosing one for your business.

• Each model has a fifty foot long cord for function and convenience.
• They have superior quality HEPA filters to reduce dust and allergens.
• They have a comprehensive array of tools to fit every job.
• The tools fit inside the vacuum cleaner for easy storage.
• Powerful motors can have as much as 1400 watts of power.
• Each unit has a furniture protection feature so that it won’t damage furniture or walls.
• 12″ cleaning path
• It has a Micron Filter bag system.

Pros

There are many great qualities about Sanitaire vacuum cleaners. As we mentioned, they are a mainstay in commercial cleaning. Here are some of the pros:

• The long cord is great because you don’t have to keep unplugging it and moving it. You can do an entire downstairs without ever changing plugs.
• The tools are easily stored inside the cleaner and you don’t have to worry about losing them.
• The motor is powerful enough to pick up anything in its way.
• The HEPA filter gets rid of 100% of allergens- great for allergy prone households and a clean work environment.
• The auto wind feature means no messy cords.
• The furniture protection system helps keep your walls and belongings looking great.
• With widely available, inexpensive parts; it’s very easily serviced.
• It has a long life, so it will last you for years.
• There are several different types of vacuum cleaners to suit your preferences. You can choose from upright, stick, canister, and lightweight.

Cons

Even with great vacuum cleaners there are going to be some things that are less desirable. Here are a few of the things to think about when considering a Sanitaire.

• If you have a small space, the fifty foot cord might be a little much for you.
• The motor, while powerful, is very loud. If you are using it in a residence, don’t run the vacuum cleaner when people are sleeping as it will surely wake them up.
• It is not bagless, which is a feature that many consumers prefer for the convenience.
• It has a very functional design, but it is not overly attractive. It looks like the commercial vacuum cleaner that it is.

Conclusion

Overall, Sanitaire vacuum cleaners are a great choice whether you are looking for your home or office. It is hard to go wrong with one of these vacuums.

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Not only that but they also supply a range of top class vacuum cleaners for domestic use. If you purchase one, you know that you are getting a high quality heavy duty vacuum cleaner that will be up to the toughest jobs that you can give it.

Before you purchase one for domestic use you should think carefully on what you want it to do. What size is your home, and the areas needing cleaned? Do you have stairs or lots of furniture that you would want to clean underneath without moving? Do you have predominantly carpeted floors or hard floors, or an equal amount of each? Once you have decided roughly what your requirements are then you should visit the Shop Vac website. There you will find information on the full range, and make your decision as to what suits you best.

Here is a brief description of the positives and negatives and a few examples of what they have to offer:

Pros

• The Hang Up Mini is versatile and not too big for a home: it is good for a room or cleaning up your office, and doesn’t take up too much storage room. It is reasonable light and not difficult to handle or maneuver.

• The All Around Plus is also a good domestic choice. This is one of the better wet-dry vacuums, and is pretty good for general domestic use and is especially useful for spills in your kitchen. It is light and is easily carried about and has a 1.5 gallon capacity.

• If needed, you can get a blower attachment that works great as a leaf blower.

• The Pump Vac can pump up to 5 gallons of water a minute to a height of 50 feet. It’s great for draining ponds, pools or outdoor spas.

• Wet-dry tank sizes range from 1-4 gallons in the All Around, to 55 gallons in the Industrial Heavy Duty.

• Power starts at the 1 HP of the Hang Up Mini and rises to over 6 HP with the Contractor and Industrial models.

Cons

• Depending on the model and the size they can be slightly noisy and heavy.

Without a doubt, these are the best wet-dry vacuums in the world, and the range is suitable for everything from light domestic to the heaviest of industrial requirements. The blower and pump options are not just gimmicks, but professional standard pieces of equipment, highly engineered, as are the other models.

Conclusion

Don’t let the name fool you: Shop Vac offers products suitable for domestic, office, school, retail and light and heavy industrial requirements, each one carefully designed and professionally engineered to the highest technical and safety standards.

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Miele Vacuums to Suit All Your Needs

The looks are stylish and modern, and would grace any home. Their specially designed filtration systems are active H.E.P.A. (High Efficiency Particulate Air) systems, the first to be certified as conforming to the stringent European filtration standards, and trap 99.99% of all 0.3 micron particles. That’s small! That makes it good for your health, especially if you are asthmatic or are prone to hay fever.

Here are some of the positive aspects of these cleaners:

Pros

• Offers a range of both canister and upright models, including the new S4 and S5 Galaxy series with 1200 watt motors.

• The Revolution 500 has a more powerful 1600 watt motor, and is very versatile with two motors.

• There is the main motor, and a second motor in the head designed to power a sweeper brush that makes carpet cleaning very efficient.

• Carpet cleaning is very efficient and easy, and especially good for deep pile carpets that most carpet cleaners struggle with. In fact for a cylinder, it is as efficient with carpets as an upright.

• If you are looking for something smaller and lighter, the S200 compact is powerful for its size, with a 100 watt motor with an electric powerbrush that provides added power for cleaning deep carpets.

• The S200 has a blower function that makes cleaning awkward inaccessible spots a lot easier. This is probably one of the best compact vacuum cleaners on the market.

All of the canister vacuum cleaners come with a full range of tools suitable for upholstery, curtains, crevices and skirting boards. They are also suitable for vacuuming under furniture that you unable to move. The same is true of the uprights, discussed below, some models of which can be converted to canisters for cleaning underneath furniture and staircases, and also curtains and upholstery.

• The uprights come in two models - the 160 and 180 series.

• The 160 are broom vacuums suitable for small areas, boats, campers and similar sized areas.

• They are powerful, with adjustable handle sizes and can be converted easily to a cylinder design.

• The S180 Powerhouse series have variable speed control with an airflow indicator, and is intended for larger domestic areas of carpet and hard flooring.

Cons

None. It was virtually impossible to find anything negative to say about the vacuum cleaners.

Miele understands that vacuum cleaning requirements, and choice of cleaners, is a personal thing and that no one vacuum cleaner is best for all jobs. However, they have done their best to design their cleaners to be as universal as possible, and have an excellent choice of both cylinder and upright models.

Whether you prefer an upright or a cylinder, you will find a Miele vacuum cleaner to suit your needs.

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Oreck Vacuum Cleaners

The company have claimed success in that objective, and have turned to vacuum cleaners for domestic use. However, do the claims match up with reality? It really depends on what you are looking for from a vacuum cleaner that has a relatively high price tag compared to its cyclonic competitors. The Oreck is a bag cleaner, with a 7-way filtration system. It is filled from the top, and claims that the suction is not impaired as it fills because of this.

Here is our analysis:

Pros

• Weight is a definite plus. At around 9 pounds this is definitely a lightweight vacuum cleaner.

• The top-of-the-range XL 7 features HEPA filtration, filtering out the lightest of dusts such as pollen. This is a definite plus for those will allergies and breathing problems.

• It is easily maneuverable, and simple to vacuum round obstructions, under furniture and its side brushes remove dust from the skirting boards.

• The canister models are more suitable for those difficult to get at areas. There is a standard and a compact model available. The price of the canister is significantly lower than that of the uprights.

• It lies flat to get under beds, tables and cabinets.

• The upright models come with a free compact canister; however one has to wonder why a canister is essential when you purchase an upright.

These positives aspects are generally what you would expect of a good quality vacuum cleaner. Now let’s look at some of the negatives:

Cons

• The price tag. At almost $400, the upright model seems overpriced for what you get, but it does have a canister thrown in. However, most people would rather pay less and pass on the canister.

• The 350 watt motor is very underpowered for a vacuum cleaner, even for a lightweight one. It does not have the power needed for really deep cleaning of carpets, and don’t believe their claim about the cylinder picking up a bowling ball. That is a trick of physics that is performed by use of a specially designed funnel.

• The narrow tubes in the cleaner get clogged easily and have to be frequently cleaned out.

• The bags are unwieldy and the filtration system needs frequent cleaning.

• The overall impression is of a lightweight low powered vacuum cleaner suitable for hard surfaces or very short pile carpets. It might be suitable for quick vacuuming of hotel rooms, but not for normal domestic use.

Conclusion

Oreck vacuum cleaners are light and useful for quick run over but not real cleaning. Unfortunately, the price tag does not reflect that use. They claim that it is very economical with electricity which is understandable considering they have such a low powered motor. This cleaner is not recommended where you want to remove dust and dirt from below the surface of the pile of your carpet, and needs a bit more power to be a significant player in the domestic vacuum cleaner market.

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Eureka Vacuum Cleaners

They claim to offer around 130 models of vacuum cleaner, though that seems too many for the normal person to have to choose from. You really have to know what you want and need to make a choice from such a vast range. To help you, here are the pros and cons of some of the models that are commonly used in a domestic environment.

Pros

• All cleaners are fitted with the H.E.P.A. (High Efficiency Particulate Air) system that removes very small particles from the air, including pollen, dust mites and other allergens, thus making them suitable or asthmatics. Your air will smell and taste sweeter and cleaner, and your house will be a better place to live in.

• The Boss is the best known, and the 4D model is the best for domestic use. The electronic brush roll allows you to use it on carpets and hard floors without scratching the wood or tearing at the carpets. The Rugsaver andPower Paw turbo brush are useful for delicate surfaces and stairs respectively. If you want a good general upright domestic cleaner, then this is it.

• The Whirlwind Series have some useful features, such as their powerful 12 amp motor that provides the power needed to provide the suction necessary for pet hairs. These are more substantial cleaners than the Boss, and a bit heavier. However, the attachments available mean that it does not have to be lugged around as you clean. The 4880D has a ten foot hose and weighs 28 pounds, and the hose could be a bit longer though the 12 inch cleaning path is good.

• The Litespeed bagless cleaner can electrostatically charge a spinning duster unit that attracts dust and then sucks it up.

• The Altima has wider than average cleaning path, which is great for wide expanses of carpet. It also has a 36 inch wand for easy cleaning of curtains and corners of the ceiling.

• The Central Vac System has a central suction motor and collection unit. You simply attach the hose into any vacuum outlet attached to ductwork leading back to the central unit. The 30 foot hose allows you to reach any part of your house.

Cons

• The weight is the main negative with the Wirlwind series and the Boss Smartvac 4870. 28 Pounds is a bit much for the average user, though there are plenty more models to choose from.

• The Wirlwind 5197 has a tendency to clog, and needs frequent cleaning out.

Otherwise, there is not a lot wrong with Eureka vacuum cleaners. As with any make each individual machine might have specific problems, but in general they look to be reliable and suitable for most uses.

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Roomba Vacuum Cleaner

A Roomba vacuum cleaner by iRobot Corporation is a revolutionary idea in vacuum cleaning. It is a small (1 foot in diameter) robot that cleans your house for you. One of the biggest features is that you do not have to be present during the cleaning process. You can set it up on a timer to work any time during the day you like, so it can be cleaning your house while you are at work or sleeping. After it’s finished, it will automatically return to the docking station to recharge, so other then cleaning out the dust bin, there’s very little work for you to do.

Using a cross brushing action it easy picks up pet hair and dirt. It will also continue to work very dirty areas until they are clean. Two virtual walls are included. These allow you to designate the rooms you want cleaned and you can also prevent the vacuum cleaner from falling down stairs.

Another interesting thing about a Roomba is that it has 4 patterns in which it travels across the floor. These are as follows:

• Spiraling: It spirals in a random pattern around the room
• Wall-following: It will follow the edge of a wall or piece of furniture.
• Room crossing: It will travel in a straight line across the room.
• Dirt Detection: When a dirty area is spotted, it will spin around until the area is cleaned.

Below are some of the pros and cons of owing a Roomba:

Pros

• It includes a remote control so you can turn it on from anywhere in the house
• You can set a schedule so it will run anytime during the day that you designate. You don’t even have to be home while it’s cleaning your house. (It’s important to note that the scheduler is sold separately)
• The home base charges the vacuum as will as keeps it out of the way
• Ports are included for attaching supporting hardware
• Size: it’s small enough to fit under most furniture (couches, beds, ect)

Cons

• Not recommended for cleaning shag carpets with tassels
• Dust catcher is a bit small
• Noisy

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While the company’s reputation of using hard-nosed sales tactics, may turn some people away, it’s important to look past this and focus on the product itself. Kirby has some of the highest rated vacuums available. Versatility and durability are to two major benefits to look forward to. Kirby’s come with several accessories for cleaning curtains and furniture. Also don’t forget their lifetime warranty. It’s not uncommon for a Kirby vacuum to be passed down from one generation to the next. They also use an air filtration system that removes 99.97% of all dust and allergens from the air, which is a real benefit for allergy sufferers.

Like with any product there are some disadvantages as well. Below I’ve listed both the pros and the cons of Kirby vacuum cleaners:

Pros

• Superb at cleaning carpets
• Very dependable
• Should outlive any other vacuum cleaner on the market
• Extremely tough to damage

Cons

• Very heavy
• Attaching tools can be difficult
• Tough to get into those hard to get areas
• Difficult to repair. It’s not recommended to try repairs yourself, unless it’s simple, like changing a belt, bag or roller.
• Expensive

Conclusion

Final thoughts: Although they are a bit expensive, Kirby vacuum cleaners do have a reputation of being both long lasting and reliable. It’s quite possible that it may be the only vacuum cleaner you’ll ever buy.

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