Rexair LLC - Rainbow E2

Unless the brushroll and belt on your sebo is lifetime - do one or both need replacing? Also if the sebo bag was 3/4 full - your not getting great suction. Rainbow salesman arrived and was frustrated as hell that he couldn't get ANYTHING out of my plush carpet (2 dogs and 2 cats indoors)! -At that time i had been using a well maintained 25 yo rainbow! Sort that as you like. Kirbys and royals clean carpet very well. Although i have never used a sebo yet i see the high favor here.

Depends on the needs. I’ve owned many premium vacs. Kirby, Rainbow, Hyla, Riccar, Sebo, Miele, and several cheaper vacs like Dyson, Shark, Kenmore, etc. This includes Riccar Tandem Air upright, Kirby Avalir, Rainbow E2 & SRX, Hyla N and EST Defender, Miele C3, Miele CX1 Blizzard, Sebo E3 and D4 Premium canisters. Canister - Miele Complete C3 Brilliant - easiest canister to use - best-filtering - most suction and airflow out of all canisters I’ve used - best-cleaning power nozzles - comes with my favorite hard floor tool - don’t have to bend over to do things with it Upright - Kirby Avalir - best-cleaning vac for carpet that I have used/ owned - highest airflow available (higher airflow = better carpet cleaning) - most aggressive power nozzle with firm brush roll - this is my heavy-hitter for maximum dirt removal from carpet - can do a ton of other things but carpet is where they shine - I do feel it does a better job cleaning than my Riccar Tandem Air did on our carpet. Water-based Filtration Vac - Rainbow E2 - when paired with the SRX PN3 v1 power nozzle, it cleans carpet very well. - like the Miele C3, it is H13-rated HEPA - parts availability is awesome - super easy to service - The Hyla is a little easier to use and pull around but it doesn’t have as much suction as the Rainbow E2.

I have “favorite” vacuums in each category of vac and for different applications. However, my absolute favorite is my Miele C3 Brilliant, and I use it in tandem with my super high capacity air purifiers to stay ahead of the dust, germs, fur, pollen, etc. Very bad allergies over here. FOR DEEP-CLEANING WALL-WALL CARPET: Kirby Avalir w/ firm brush roll, new belt and bag. It’s a beast. This is my pic for cleaning carpet before extracting. BAGGED UPRIGHT: Sebo X4 Boost BAGLESS UPRIGHT: Dyson Slim Ball Animal BAGGED CANISTER: Miele C3 Brilliant w/ SEB228 power nozzle BAGLESS CANISTER: Rainbow E2 Black w/ PN3 v1 power nozzle CORDLESS STICK: Dyson V15 Detect AREA RUGS: Miele C3 with SEB236 power nozzle HARD FLOORS: Miele C3 with premium parquet twister floor head AUTO DETAILING / ATTACHMENT USE: Miele C3; or the Rainbow E2 Black & RainbowMate EXTRACTOR: Bissell BigGreen Commercial BG10 EXTRACTOR HIGH pH SOLUTION: Hoover Professional 7X Concentrate (amazing!) SHAMPOOER - ENCAPSULATION “DRY” FOAM: Kirby with Kirby shampoo and high traffic pre-spray STAIN REMOVER: Kirby Spot Remover Plus Oxy - but the Unbelievable Stain Remover is identical and is the same solution but without the Kirby label - and without the Kirby price. I scrub stains with a drill and drill brush attachment. ENCAPSULATION POWDER: Sebo DUO-P with the Sebo DUO-P CRB machine. It really does a fabulous job on high traffic areas and for absorbing foot traffic greases and oily soils. LOW pH RINSE FOR EXTRACTION CARPET CLEANING: ProChem All-Fiber Rinse HOT WATER EXTRACTOR + STEAMER + VACUUM (all-in-one unit): Desiderio All-in-One (the big one) MOP: O-Cedar Flat Rinse Mop with 2 bucket system; Kirby mop system; Hyla mop-squeegee system; Swiffer PowerMop with washable microfiber pad. MOP SOLUTION: Odoban LVP + ZEP No-Rinse Floor Disinfectant. We have LVP flooring so we’re pretty limited with what we can use. I love to mop with Clorox, though, when able. CLEANING SPRAYS: Clorox Germicidal Bleach - Healthcare Pro Line Clorox Cleanup + Bleach SprayWay Foam Glass Cleaner Pledge Orange Furniture Polish MicroBan Cleaner & Disinfectant Trigger Spray Bottle AIR PURIFIER(S): BlueAir HealthProtect 7700 series BlueAir Pure Max MedifyAir MA-112 Pro (among the highest capacity air cleaners available)

Rainbow E2 Black. Their wet vac functions are so handy and they have a good amount of power. They’re very serviceable. All parts replaceable. Sealed system H13 filtration. Quiet. Makes the house smell really good as they filter primarily with water. House kind of smells like a fresh rain, outdoor smell after using it. That sold me.

Kenmore canisters for carpet are very good. For hard floors, they’re awful. Obsolete. Deal breakers. Etc. Why not buy a refurbished Miele or Sebo, or if you have wall to wall carpet in most of your home and rarely use attachments, definitely go for a Kirby, or a Rainbow if you have a mix. Goodvac dot com for Kirby parts, Rainvac dot com for Rainbow parts. Miele parts and Sebo parts are easily accessible. Hyla parts are not, in contrast, but they too last a long time. I think they’re easier to use than the Rainbow but they don’t clean carpet very well at all. Kirby is about the best you can get for carpet.

100% would recommend. I have NEVER and I mean NEVER used another vacuum that even comes close to the suction power that dyson has. I got the one linked below two years ago (or very very similar) - yes it was around the same price and I would buy it again and again. The only issue I would say is make sure your rug is firmly stuck to the floor because it WILL suck it up. It's that powerful. I've tried multiple shark professional vacs and rainbow E2. They simply do not compare. When using the wand it will pull everything up to a 1 foot radius around it. Perfect for animal hair and very easy to keep clean with a washable filter. [https://www.dyson.com/vacuum-cleaners/uprights/ball-animal-3/complete-gold](https://www.dyson.com/vacuum-cleaners/uprights/ball-animal-3/complete-gold) ETA: I have three dogs and a cat and this vacuum is the only thing that can keep up.

Rainbow is a good but bulky (and pricey) vacuum. It has a carpet shampooer and a smaller vacuum head attachment (for chairs n smaller things) you can purchase. Also doubles as an air purifier.

I sold Rainbowss. The issue it puts water vapor in the air, dirty water vapor. I now have 4 vacuums (roadside pickups. Three are BISSEL and they all work great. Jst keep them clean, like wash everything periodically. AND buy spare paartss, like filters etc. can't stress this enough. To buy, try Marketplace.

Once upon a time I had a Rainbow! It was AMAZING! However, at $1.1k only if I would only buy one again with an FSA/HSA card and pay in 24 months at 0% APR in a sales tax free state.

# Kirby, Oreck, or Rainbow. If those are out of your price range then this: [https://www.walmart.com/ip/BISSELL-Power-Force-Bagged-Upright-Vacuum-1739/104757366](https://www.walmart.com/ip/BISSELL-Power-Force-Bagged-Upright-Vacuum-1739/104757366) I agree with Mr. Oreck in that "bagless" is a dirty word. Bagless vacuums are nasty to clean out. Rainbow being the exception because of the water being the filter.

Rainbow! Based on your comment, you cannot go wrong with a Rainbow. It uses water as your filter but it 100% removes the dirt. It’s easy to use!  I will say, it’s an investment, so well above your $500 - however it comes with a 10 year 100% warranty coverage and an additional 10 year labor repair coverage. It’ll be the last vacuum you buy - but it will remove the dirt from your home instead of pushing, blowing and spreading the dirt around. It is an air purifier as well 24/7 with numerous attachments for everything in your home. You won’t be disappointed with a Rainbow if you actually want to remove the dirt from your home.

I like my 30 year old rainbow, fighting pet dander with any dry filter vacuum makes for odors. If this thing ever dies, I will be getting something else that has water in the filtering process.

My family has always had Rexair Rainbow vacuums. Mine is older than I am (when my mom upgraded 15 years ago, she gave me hers from college). Honestly it's a shame that it's so far down on this list, they're AMAZING vacuums. Mine is over 35 years old and runs like a champ. I recommend it to everyone. They're hard to get used to, but because it's a tanked water system (it's NOT a wet vac), you don't recirculate dust when you dump the pan. You can add scents and there's a ton of attachments for your every possible need. It's amazing!

Im aware this spunds like a shameless product plug..the rainbow vac is pretty awesome. My mom bought one years ago and I manufactured excuses to borrow it. If any vacuum experts could point me to a comprable machine with a fraction of the price im all ears.

Rainbow! I've had mine for 28 years. I've never had any problems, ever! Well worth the money

Yes! I wear gloves, pour the water through a strainer into the toilet, and then empty the strainer into the garbage, then wipe out the canister. It's a process, but im used to it now.

Yuh, they are expensive, but if you're buying a new vacuum (that blows stuff back in the room that you just cleaned) every 4-5 years, it just might be worth the investment. You have to weigh it out. Just make sure you know that you have to dump the water right after every use. There's nothing like this vacuum, in my opinion. I should get paid for this advertisement 😂. One time, a neighbor wanted to borrow my rainbow because she was have people over for dinner! I said no, just buy your own 😆

Try rainbow cleaning system manufactured by rexair and you will never go back to another type of vacuum. Its a water filtration type of vacuum, all dirt and dust is sucked and dissolved in water and no filters needed. If money is not an issue, it will set you back $4000 Canadian but can last 20 to 25 years. Note: Im not a salesperson, we have owned two since 1996

We love our Rainbow

Oh I understand. It's hypoallergenic as nothing else but finding a place for nasty water after every room is something else

We had a rainbow growing up as a kid. I used to hate dumping that gross ass water out. It was a good vacuum though. Aside for dumping the water part.

A Rainbow. I inherited my parents' one from 1985, and only had to get rid of it because a clip had broken and couldn't be repaired. I've used Miele, Dyson, and Shark since, and none compare.

A Dyson will not last, they are plastic junk, overpriced, over-hyped and junk... Bags have way better filtration, some vacuum brands bags are more expensive than others (like Miele). Most bagless vacuums are junk. Rainbows are a classic, water pan filtration. Old school but can find parts and lots of vintage models, among the brands that people collect. Last forever? Older Kirby, older hoover convertible, older eurekas/sanitares. Anything built before planned obsolescence. But not so old that it's a rare collectible with hard to find parts... Good filtration, noise level and new? Miele or sebo....

Rainbow!!! I replied as well w my love and commitment to this machine

Rainbow. I can’t say this enough. If you want to buy ONE vacuum in your lifetime not ten or twenty. Yes, it’s expensive. Yes it can be a pain in the ass but it does wet and dry, it cleans w water no filters to deal with and it can clean the air. No dust is expelled from the machine because it’s caught w water. I have had one for 25 years. I paid 1800. They are now about 2500. But it’s worth it. If you buy a new regular one every 2-3 years this one will pay for itself for sure. When your dog has diarrhea 17 spots in your house and all you have to do is pour hot water on it and suck it up you will cry w joy and probably the smell. ( true story)When your kid pukes or spills on your couch, it’s a lifesaver. Find one on Craigslist or something and have it refurbished. I will die on this hill.

Look on Craigslist. I got a second one so I wouldn’t have to drag up and downstairs. I got that one for 50.00. I got her tuned up and she’s amazing. ( didn’t want to brag) but now when I die, each kid gets one. They are gonna love me. I can’t believe today I found a hill I will die on with my rainbow. By the way they come with a shit ton of attachments. You can clean your dryer vent.

I call my Dyson an electric broom. Great for light cleaning but I count on my Rainbow to do the heavy lifting.

I love my Rainbow vacuum and my purple pet dyson.

I agree about cordless vacs. We have the Dyson they are too fragile and end up so clogged with dog hair that they become useless unless you keep stopping the machine for disassembly as we did just this morning. The best solution for us was to find a used Rainbow vacuum. They use a water bath for a filter and that traps the hair so you can empty it out with the water when you are done. I bought my last used one in good condition for $100. Found it on Craigslist. The other remarkable find was unexpected. My family had a Kirby vaccum and I was always amazed at how powerful it was. I went to a non profit's garage sale (Spectrum Farms in Cullowhee,NC.) They had a factory rebuilt Kirby for $75 that a previous owner had just received back from Kirby after 40 years of use. It looked and ran like a new machine. It has four height adjustments, the closest of which is close enough to slow your roll and you push the machine around because the strength of the suction is so strong, you have to click it up a notch to break the grip on the floor. I use this vaccum for my basement and adjacent game room. it is old tech, but it will last forever and has more suction than any other I have used.

I could not believe my luck. The machine was as clean as a new machine, had the rug shampoo devices, and all fixtures. 'Also had a brand new bag and wheels. They really took pride in craftsmanship and engineering back in the good old days. I don't think my mother's Kirby ever needed replacement. Cruise craigslist regularly and I will bet one turns up. You cannot kill this machine. Rainbow is great too, if you find one in good condition. I think they used to run around 1500. The body is ABS, so pretty tough,

I have both. We live on a small farm with kids and a dog so lots of vacuuming! We use the cordless stick for quick messes like crumbs or dog hair and then the Shark corded for regular twice a week vacuuming. With the Shark make sure you clean the air filter every couple weeks or it starts to lose alot of suction. I actually have a rainbow vacuum too that I had previous to any of the others but it's so heavy and burdensome I rarely use it.

Least favorite: Bissell uprights. Every one I've ever used, the end caps for the brush roll has melted. I also find the suction power really lackluster and feel like they scatter more dirt and dust than they actually collect. Rainbow - gigantic pain to use, too high maintenance, and the water is gross AF and messy to deal with Cordless sticks - not powerful enough for my liking, multiple passes to pick everything up and they die too fast. Favorite: Windsor Versamatic, Old school style Electrolux and Kenmore canisters, old school style Hoover uprights, Windsor XP-12. Just good, sturdy, effective machines.

What about the Rainbow vacuums? They’ve been around since 1930’s seem to be great to all kind of floors

My dad had an Oreck XL. What I loved about it was the versatility on floors. We had hardwood floors in the main living areas with area rugs, and semi shag (med-high pile) carpeting in the bedrooms. It handled all of these floors without complaining. It didn't fling much dust around on the hard floors. Maybe because they were initially used by hotels, which typically have very low pile carpets. I loved that machine. We both collected and repaired vacuums, so dad had a stash of vacuums like a Rainbow, Shark, a vintage Panasonic canister, I always tended to reach for the Oreck. Then I used the Rainbow for the deep/detail cleaning and the things above the floor, but that machine was a cumbersome beast!

No rainbow vacuums? Smh. They are way better than dysons

I hate my Dyson 28 for animal hair! It is cumbersome and the extension never pulls out without pulling the entire vacuum over! Can’t wait to get rid of it! I bought an ancient rainbow on marker place and really felt it did a good job but it crapped out. I’m looking for a new or lightly used vacuum with a water filtration similar to the rainbow because it excited me so much to see how much gunk it got out of my house. We have all hardwood floors with wool rugs. I had heard recommendations for the rainbow E2 Black and have been looking for one but haven’t for one in the condition and price that looks like I want. Now I realizing there are a few more options other than Rainbow. Advice and recommendations would be greatly appreciated! I need one pretty quickly

Don’t do it OP. Cost ≠ Worth. Rainbows may “cost” $3600 but they’re worth very little. I find them thrifting frequently for $20. And they usually sit and are discarded unless a vac geek comes along and wants to check it out. Rainbow knows this, as such they rely on high pressure sales to move models, saddling people with debt, and they depend on friends recruiting friends with too good to be true promises that no one actually gets due to hidden technicalities.  Water filtration may be “good,” but it’s icky. And heavy. And high maintenance. And there are so many more reputable brands that don’t use predatory sales models. HEPA filters took over the market for a reason.  You’re walking down a path paved with red flags, lined with red flags, with red flags flying from the buildings. Just don’t say we didn’t tell you so.