Anyone else have an all singing all dancing vacuum....

Not really. Mine is quite basic. I can’t find one that really suit me. Some are too heavy. Some don’t get into corners. And I don’t want anything fiddly or complicated.

My cordless one came with a large range of attachments I have never found a use for. But DH actually enjoys vacuuming, so job sorted!

Mine doesn't sing or dance, it would be rather fun if it did, but it goes for quite a long time without needing to re-charge and picks up well so I am happy. I use about two of the many gadgets that came with it, some of which I would not know how to use.
I still use a broom or a dustpan and brush for quick sweep ups.

I love my robot vacuum 😍
Just need a suitable lightweight stick one for behind the radiator now asit can't get there.

Ideas welcome!

I bought a handheld small vacuum for those jobs.
Its suitable for the car, computer keyboard, hard to reach areas, and high window frames etc.
The best thing is though, it's great for picking up "bits".
Crumbs between cushions, crumbs after eating at the table, and things like that.

It charges up, and runs for about 30 mins, light as a feather, and has a light so you can ensure you've got all the "bits" done.

What did you buy MissA?

Handheld Vacuum Cleaner, Car Hand Held Vacuuming Cordless with LED Light, High 120W Powerful Vacuum Car Cleaner, Mini Wet Dry Vacuum Cleaner for Home Pet Hair or car amzn.eu/d/5M4ZjyP

It doesn't get brilliant reviews, but I spent a few months researching, and it does what's needed, and makes a huge difference, rather than having to get the big vac out of the cupboard.

This one was also good, but it stopped working pretty soon after I got it.

DIYARTS 3-in-1 Computer Vacuum Cleaner, Electronics Compressed Air Duster Blower, Portable Handheld Vacuum Cleaner, Rechargeable, Cordless Mini Keyboard Cleaner Kit for PC Computer Desk Car amzn.eu/d/0GSuwai

Ours is a Henry.
Had it for years and he hasn’t let us down, our grown fam swear by the cordless vacuums that you recharge but whilst Henry keeps going we’ll stick with him.

I had a Henry for years.
Reasonably priced, never went wrong, easy to get the bags.

Just got too heavy for me.

We have ended up with three! The main one is a Henry - it does the job better than anything and goes on forever. However I can't manage it now. A few years ago I got a robot hoover which I love. It's not that quick but no bending and it does the job (mostly). However I don't use that much either since OH insisted on a Cordless hoover. I wasn't keen on the idea but we got one and it's very quick and easy. It wasn't one of the massively expensive ones - a £170 bosch. It has a handheld hoover that detaches which is really handy for the odd little thing. And it's light and easy to use. But neither of them pick up as well as the Henry!

This is the bosch cordless. It works for all the quick little jobs. The Henry gets brought out if a thorough vacumming is needed. The downside with the cordless is remembering to charge it up (takes 2 hours). It is a bit flimsy but we haven't managed to break it.

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I’m a bit obsessed by floor cleaning products. I’ve vacuums for upstairs, downstairs and even an old Kirby for the garage.
I’ve steam cleaners, spray mops, minute mops and a spinning mop and bucket for my hard floors.
I’m always in the lookout for anything that might make the job easier and more efficient.

Maybe I should just get out more?!

Minit not minute!

Not a vacuum but ❤️ my Tineco S5 & would 100% recommend!!

Thank you MissAdventure - I truly love my Henry but like you, I struggle with the weight of it now.

I first had a Numatic one before they were popular I think it was 1980/1981 as I saw one in use at our local cinema and the cleaner was SO enthusiastic!

Now we have robot vacuums and I love those.
They do need to run more often I feel but they are amazing.

What they can't do is get behind our Victorian style radiators and that's such a nuisance.

Thank you gentleshores.

hazel93

but still think sod this faff and revert to mop and bucket ?

I wouldn't mop the carpets!

We have a Dyson top of the range rechargeable cleaner. It has a green light and does a wonderful job on our hard floors. DH is so enthusiastic he also cleans the mattresses with it.
I use a Dyson Robot which we’ve had a few years. Between them the house has never been cleaner.
I’m always surprised at the amount of dust and fluff that two people generate especially in our bedroom.

Following recommendations on here, I got a Gtech cordless for upstairs to replace bagged one that died. It is pricey but I got it on an offer (old stock). I am very pleased with it as the charge lasts a decent amount of time. It has a rotating brush too which is a new feature. The canister is easy to empty/clean. It is so light I now bring downstairs and the heavy Nilfisk is not used as much. It has no attachments so no nozzle for getting into edges etc. I have a cheap handheld thing but very poor power so looking out for something to replace. Dragging the Nilfisk out to car is a nuisance.

I have a few good vacuum cleaners, ranging from elderly and efficient roomba, which takes its time to clean a room.

A very powerful heavy sebo upright in my garage, I could not lift that one easily but it does a fab job in my garage and I was never going to get rid of it

I have a dyson detect absolute, which is my go-to, I keep it on a stand in my hall and love using it when daylight has gone. I have quickstep flooring and can see all the fluff when I use that dyson, I cannot see the fluff until the special light is on. Makes me appreciate not having carpets

Last but very useful in winter is my little henry, hidden behind the sofa. I use it to clean the stove and surroundings after the ashes are emptied and the stove and surroundings are cold

whoops I have another one, a miele which I keep in the spare bedroom, it is perfect for cleaning my sewing machines and sewing room and for taking the air out of vacuum storage bags

Next time I move/downsize, I really will make a choice and would keep roomba and dyson which has a lot of accessories

I just discovered that there is a robot cleaner that not only vacuums it akdo mops with wet cleaner, empties itself of dust and dirty water and replenishes itself. Perfect if yiu have a large house with laminated floors. I don't so it wouldn't be any use to me. I have no idea how much it costs to buy or to run.