Vacuum Cleaners Discussions

  < yr. 1979  < yr. 5/2008

Hello HARDSELL:

You walk on it after you put it down.  The difficulty with kapoc like the household stuff it similates is that it clings to the rug/carpet.  Making it a worthy test for uprights.  That's the reason it is an industry test and has been for years.

The baking soda discussion is a moot/mute test.  It has no bearing and no relevance.  It's a non-issue for me and a non-test.  I have none in my house.  Don't plan to buy a box.  Not now.  Not ever.

Carmine D.

Hello DIB:

It's a figure of speech.  If drug makers had their druthers, drugs would have indefinite patent expiration dates.  It behooves the drug makers, not the consumers.

Carmine D.

Never happen.  A shot or two, at the most, several times a year.  That is my limit.  Too old, too wise.

Carmine D.

HARDSELL:

Belts are made of rubber.  When stretched on a vacuum whether used or unused they have to be replaced after 6 months.  $3 at the ORECK store.  Less at other vacuum stores.  A few minutes to repalce by the user.  Viola.  Like new again.

Like I said, different strokes for different folks.   I'm pleased with the purchase of 4 new ORECK Classic XL-s and the 3 donees are too.  That's all that matters to me and my use of my $600!

Carmine D.

You still can't imbed it in carpet.

No meaning nor relevence to you because it would defeat you.  How much kapok do you kep in the house?  Remember,  you are not the only one whose opinion counts. Many homes have baking soda.

ANYONE WHO HAS MORE  KAPOK THAN BAKING SODA IN THEIR HOME PLEASE TELL US.

You're silly bordering on ridiculous.  Kapoc is an industry test for carpet cleaners.  Has been for years.  Most if not all independent vacuum stores use it.  It simulates real life home grown rug and carpet debris like pet hair, thread, wool and cotton nap.  All these cling to rugs and carpet surfaces.  Making it a valid test and substance usage.  What does baking soda similate? 

Carmine D.

But not dyson!  Sold the DC07 after 3 years.  Bought a DC14.  Returned the DC14.  Bought a Royal Eminence?  No HARDSELL.  That doesn't compute with me.  Any more than a non-sensical baking soda test.  Make a mistake 40 years ago and chalk it up to youthful exuberance.  Make it again now? No pass this time. 

Still haven't re-bought the best brand you claim to have ever owned.  Although the prices are down to $299 before discounts and cash back. 

Carmine D.

Baking Soda is similar to dust.  This would quickly clog your Oreck.  You could substitute capture, however we already know that many vacs can't handle it.

I believe itt was Karl who vacuumed sheet rock dust with a Dyson and it suffered no ill effects.  Your Oreck could not handle this.

I do not have a dog so no need for the Kapok.  I do live in an area where I get lots of dust in my home. 

Maybe the pro testers should use a substitute for Kapok.  I have contended for years that their testing does not accurately simulate what is actuallly vacuumed in a home.