Vacuum cleaners

My cordless Dyson has packed up. It just won't re-charge. The most annoying thing about it was that emptying the dust container was difficult as my hands have lost power over the last few years. I need to find a cordless replacement that won't require an iron grip.

I have a G tech Airam. I order it with a spare rechargeable battery and 2 extra filters so that when I wash the pair I can put the clean ones in immediately and do not have to wait for them to dry and when the battery needs recharging I just swap them. the battery can be recharged at any plug anywhere..

I have what they call a stick cleaner made by VonHaus its really good on wood floors and tiled floors so easy to use does need emptying after each use but that is easy had it from Amazon £30 mark I think you said you have mostly wood floors .i find any vacum cleaner hard work on the back but this little gem is fab !!

A reprieve , younger granddaughter face timed, she is driving down on Sunday to help me with the vacuuming and getting the recycling out. Works for us both, I have help and she has a boost in funds ?. Can take bit more time choosing a vacuum cleaner. Thank you all for your advice, I do value it x

Have a look at the ones sold by Lakeland, they do one with a button that does not need holding down and the attachments are much easier to attach than the dyson. It also gas a charging stand so is free standing next to a socket. I am sorry I cannot remember the make as I recently bought a dyson and gave my old one away - but I know it cost less than £100. Might not be as powerful as the dyson but still acceptable cleaning.

I have a Bosch rechargeable Athlet. It is cordless and lightweight. Picks up dirt well and could be used with one hand. It is a “stick” vacuum cleaner. It plugs in and just sits on the floor to recharge.

I have a Dyson cordless and I'm on crutches or just one when vacuuming. It's very light and the trigger is very trigger happy I have trouble with it going off at random. I barely touch it and it's off. As others have said you can disconnect the tube and recharge it anywhere. My docking station is attached to the side of a cupboard in my Conservatory.

Vax do several lightweight rechargeable cleaners and on Amazon they get 4 out of 5 stars.
www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B015FEY60A/ref=dp_cerb_2?tag=gransnetforum-21
This was Which Best Buy in 2015.
They came up when I googled ""vacuum cleaners for arthritis sufferers""

I think coolgran missed it too???

I have the Dyson rechargable and love it.
However AnnieBach if you have little grip I'd suggest that you try one out first. Go to a store and have them assemble it so you can have a go and moving it around. Also taking the various tubes apart can need quite a bit of effort.

I honestly think it might be a bit much.

I will forgive you

I don't always read every post either

Sorry Jalima I missed your post too?

Robotic ones are supposed to do carpets but we have one and it doesn't really like them.
It's OK on wood or tiles.

If you have a cupboard to keep it in, I do think a light cylinder one would be worth considering, you can pull it around and you only use the hose part to do the vacuum.

Pamela is right Annie although the Dyson does not need wall attachment you may have problems squeezing the trigger.
I mentioned that too
because my fingers are not too bad most of the time but I do find it annoying having to hold down the trigger all the time. You'd think you could press a button to keep it held down, most people have enough sense to know to turn it off when not actually vacuuming.

Annie I too hadn't thought about you having to hold the button in which you would struggle with. I have had two G-Techs - the first one was/is great and picked up everything but the top wouldn't stay on - the second was rubbish even though it was a newer model and supposedly better. They have now changed the design again though and emptying it looks much easier. You might find that if you contacted them they'd let you try one out at home.

No one to help sodapop, I have to sort it out, younger daughter is ready to arrange someone to come in twice a week, bless her, she doesn’t realise just the thought of this has me in a panic. I only have one flipping room with carpet.

I've read a couple of reviews about the robot ones. Sounds like they are ok for novelty value but not really up to the job.
Could you have someone to help with the heavy stuff and you could whizz round with a carpet sweeper in between times.

Pressing triggers is out.

What about those round, flattish things which buzz around on their own ?

Pamela is right Annie although the Dyson does not need wall attachment you may have problems squeezing the trigger. Best to try one out for a few minutes to see how you manage. I'm sure there must be advice on the internet for people with similar problems.
Good luck.

I do love my dyson but if you have trouble holding things you may find it hard Annie because you have to hold it and press the trigger.
If I were you I’d find someone who has one and have a go.

I have a Dyson rechargeable. I hesitated because I found it hard to believe these rechargeable vacs were as good as everyone says. They are. I bought a more expensive one because of the amount of paw of foot prints our floors contend with. There are equally good rechargeable that are much cheaper though.

I have a Dyson rechargeable and use it more frequently; we have other vacuums but they are more or less redundant.

However, had I known I would have looked at the G Tech too and done some research.
The only thing with a rechargeable one is that you have to hold your finger on the button all the time you're using it and it can be a bit hard if your fingers get a bit arthriticky. I wonder if a light cylinder would be better - you just use the tube with the attachment and the cylinder follows you around with a light pull. I have a Dyson one which I always used until I got the rechargeable one.

Too hot to do anything Jalima ?

Will give it thought, attatchments of no use because I have very little grip, mug of tea needs two hands .

Don't rush to decide Anniebach

It's far too hot to vacuum

Si recently bought a dyson , it's just wonderful , I just plug it in to the nearest socket , it does the whole house and comes with lots of attachments, Best Buy ever ,