Obviously I like buying things once and for all, but I feel it’s extra difficult with anything electrical because I just don’t know that much about it personally, and I can’t exactly check the insides.

So lately I’ve been wanting to buy an upright vacuum. I don’t know if there are more durable brands, what kind of accessories I should consider to make my life easier, what budget I should consider, or what characterics are more likely to make it shorter lived than others.

  • funnyletter@lemmy.one
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    1 year ago

    Gonna go against the grain here and say: If you have allergies, get a bagged vacuum.

    I have absolutely brutal allergies, live in a carpeted apartment, and have a dog (I’d say mistakes were made but honestly my options were limited except for the dog, who’s worth it). Getting a Miele bagged canister vacuum was one of the better decisions I’ve made. If I vacuum regularly it really cuts down on my allergies compared to when I had a bagless Dyson.

    I suspect if you have hard floors and aren’t a walking allergy disaster it’s much less of a big deal. At some point in the next ~year we’re gonna get a house and I’m gonna rip out any carpet in said house, and then I’ll probably get one of those cute rechargeable Dysons.

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      1 year ago

      I can second the Miele purchase. I don’t actually use it too hard so I can’t speak to it’s durability, but it does real well with my stairs, carpets, and honestly, tiles. I do more vacuuming than sweeping - i hate the dustpan lines.

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        1 year ago

        Miele vacuums are incredible. I have one that’s over 20 years old and still going strong. They’re still making accessories that fit it too!