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Bissell surface sense. Best vacuum Ive ever had!
Pet Hair Eraser Allergen. I have the CleanView Furguard Max and the SurfaceSense version of it. Theyre both the same but I like it alot and the HEPA filter really does work. I dont sneeze or nothing. Even when it gets dirty like a vacuum does with much use.
Tip when using Reddit: You don't have to do everything the mix of internet strangers, bots, and advertisers says. I don't have a recommendation for you, as the bagless at my house is a Bissel Cleanview Allergen Lift Off Pet. I'm favoring my bagged used Riccar Vibrance over it lately, the suction power is way better and it is a quieter machine. Heavier though. A used Riccar might be the best value in premium vacuums, next to Kirby (but you need to be a certain type of person to enjoy using a Kirby). Riccar can easily be found under $100 where you will not find a used Miele or Sebo in that price range.
I have 3 cats and have the Bissel “MultiClean Allergen Lift-Off Pet vacuum cleaner”. It sucks up a lot of cat hair and is still going strong after a few years. Cordless vacuums were never strong enough to pull the hair up off carpet and such. The bottom roller is super easy to access (just need to take off a few screws) to cut off any hair that gets trapped (my long human hair mainly). I do deep clean my vacuum every 2-3 weeks (completely empty and wash the canister, take out the roller and clean off all the hair) and I think that’s key to keeping the vacuum working well for a long time.
If you live in a city with an Ocean State Job Lot, cruise by one and see what they have in stock. Many are refurbished, but does that really matter? See what they have, take a moment to google all the reviews, and likely one will meet your needs. My own is a Bissell Lift Off Pet Hair Something Something i bought refurbished for <$100, in 2017 ish. I just ordered a new collection tank and brush for $60, but i figure ~$13/year for the first 8 years isn't a bad investment.
I bought the Bissell pet hair/allergy upright and it's been great and very easy to use.
Nope. Had one of the ball ones over a decade ago and ended up replacing it with a Bissell when we moved and the cord wasn’t long enough. $30 Bissell canister did a better job. I’ve since added a Bissell upright pet and a Bissell cordless stick to replace my broom.
I have a dyson stick that is many many years old. I love it and use it daily. However, it is not sufficient for carpet. It gets the little bits in between cleans, but if I do a dyson pass and follow up immediately with my cheapo bissel standup wall plug vacuum, that thing picks up sooooo much. Just an insight from someone that's not going to tell you theres only two vacuum options you should consider or else.
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