Vacuum Cleaners Discussions

Ignoring my other post about canisters, I am looking for a Christmas gift for Mom.. She is getting older now and is having trouble in the strength department... She still lugs her Kirby g3 around the house, but is wanting something for the downstairs bedrooms... After listening to her describe what she hates about all of the vacuums I have brought to her here is what I need to find:

A bypass upright with the motor in the head and not the neck, no on board attachments and has the ability to go under beds..

Does such an animal exist? I'd give her my oreck that I have but the brush roll is so soft compared to the others that it really won't separate the nap and clean the floors...

Thanks in advanced!

Hi, I was considering the very same factors when buying a vacuum cleaner for my mom. Unfortunately similar factors are true for the health department so when choosing was making sure that the operation and the transportation of the appliance will be effortless. Wanted to make sure she doesn't have to bend down to pull the electricity plug every time she leaves a room and enters a new one, also the vacuum cleaner itself had to be as light as possible. After long research and product review reading sessions I settled with the Hoover Linx cordless vacuum cleaner which satisfies all the previously set needs just fine. My mother also likes it, however she is telling me that the battery doesn't last so long and she thinks it lost from it's battery life some more since we bought it. Will buy a new battery when the battery life drops so much, that she can't finish vacuuming the house in one charge.

Glad you found something at last!

imot wrote:
What I suggest when someone purchases a battery operated "stickvac" is to purchase an extra battery.  In this way, the user can change the battery and continue vacuuming, while the other battery is being charged.  There is no need to wait for a fully charged battery.  I have no idea of how large your mother's home is, so cannot judge if she needs an extra battery.  I also have no idea of the age of her HOOVER Linx.

For future info, there are some pretty good lightweight upright vacuum cleaners w/long cords.

Oreck Magnesium can be the best for your mom as it is light weight but it is very good for removing trapped dirt and pet hair from carpet. it is good to carry and you can easily handle it.

Curious if you considered any canister vacuums? All she would have to handle is the weight of the wand and a powered floor brush, which is going to be less than that of any upright. The primary weight sits on the floor and rolls around on wheels. Just a thought.