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Powerful Stick Vacuum - recommendations please

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Youngerthanspringtime Thu 23-Apr-26 16:26:54

When I moved to my present home, a bungalow' I got quite expensive light carpeting right through. However because the pile is deeper than I realised, I've tried different stick vacuums (I can't really manage a cylinder type, most are too heavy for me) and they don't seem to have enough suction.
Can anyone recommend a lightish weight one with really good suction?

Cossy Sat 25-Apr-26 18:35:38

Julest

That was meant to say Miele not motel!!

Oh, I thought you might run one (a motel) haha

Dempie55 Sun 26-Apr-26 07:56:01

I have a VAX Pace Plus cordless, cost about £100. I’m really pleased with it, seems powerful and battery lasts for a good while.

Cath9 Sun 26-Apr-26 08:27:22

Thanks all, as with quite a few of us, your answers have been helpful.
Two years ago I made a mistake of taking up an offer but. bought the cheaper version which was a mistake as it just doesn’t pick up well especially on an old carpet.
I am now going a similar topic but for a carpet cleaner as I made the same mistake when buying a cheaper version so replies will be much appreciated.

TheSunRisesInTheEast Sun 26-Apr-26 08:38:10

I have a Polti cordless stick vacuum cleaner from Ideal World. It's brilliant. Lightweight, efficient, easy to empty, quick to recharge.

Youngerthanspringtime Thu 30-Apr-26 12:02:41

Thanks for all suggestions/ recommendations. I will look into them.
I did buy a Shark a few years ago but it was too heavy for me.it
Mind I'd just had THR surgery then.
Thank s all

Youngerthanspringtime Thu 30-Apr-26 12:27:53

Oh and by the way Wombat, with a light carpet you can quickly spot if a little stray black creature crawls across your floor!

Gran22boys Thu 30-Apr-26 16:22:11

Funny everyone seems to like GTech. I hate mine as it doesn’t pick up anything except light fluff. Someone has recommended Electrolux as good and affordable so I’m going to look at those. I love Henry but it’s too heavy.

Iamme Sun 03-May-26 15:34:50

I bought a Shark (I don’t know why) after using Dysons for years. But I wasn’t happy with it. I love the way Dyson picks up dust and grit, not just fluff and hairs. After three months I sold the Shark for a third of what it coast me and bought a new Dyson and I am very happy with it.