Eureka - WhirlWind XL NEN186BL

Eureka Bagless Canister Vacuum with Washable HEPA Filter - I started with the cheapest filter option ($80), when I started out. It worked wonderfully! I've since upgraded to the more expensive one ($270). I like that I can take the stick and hose off when I store it in my car. And carry it inside homes. It'll fit an IKEA bag if you want to carry it or store it that way. It's also lightweight and easy to pull around behind you when vacuuming. There's no pushing the full weight of the vacuum which is easy on my back. And it's impressively easy to clean. Especially between jobs! However, I still use my first one for cleaning my home. Still works, still surprises me with how well to this day. I just love these!

I have the dyson V11 and it absolutely cannot handle pet hair. It's suction is weak and it clogs almost immediately with use. My recommendation is the Eureka Whirlwind. That one is this the perfect vacuum for pets.

I recently bought the Miele Guard M1 Parquet. The vacuum head is perfect for bare floors. It has bristles, but with gaps at spaced intervals so there's good air flow and it doesn't just push the dirt and hair around the floor. It comes with some standard attachments...crevice tool, small round brush head, and upholstery brush. I'm 68 and need a vacuum that's easy to maneuver. This one has wheels that smoothly spin 360 degrees, so it's very easy to pull across the floor and from side to side. The swivel wheels make it easier for me to get the canister through doorways without hitting the door frame. retractable cord. The length of the metal tube is adjustable. I bought it to replace my original Miele canister vac, which is now 23 years old and works perfectly. It's just too heavy for me. Miele also makes a Guard M1 Cat and Dog, but the included head isn't that good for smooth bare floors. BTW, Miele sells a series of identical vacuums that are named differently according to what heads are included. Buying extra attachment is expensive, of course. It has a handle that I don't care for. My husband found the M1 on Amazon for a relatively reasonable price. They normally don't go on sale, but it you call around to dedicated smaller vacuum sellers such as Mr Vac and Mrs Sew or [classicvac.com](http://classicvac.com) they may offer a discount. You can also find coupon codes on line, at least for Classic Vac. A few months ago, I bought a Eureka Canister Vac that was just awful. Hard to pull, hard to turn, and it flipped over on its back literally every time I used it. You won't regret buying a Miele, in spite of the high initial cost and expensive bags. You might have to will it to someone, because it's still going to be great many years from now.