SupraLite Entry (R10E)

Riccar r10e wife loves it with our 2 huskies, works great on carpet and out vinyl plank, I own a vacuum store and this is her fav

I own a vac store and my wife loves riccar r10e , we have 2 huskies

No, it spins like mad we use it on. Our luxury vinyl works great most flooring is very durable and the bottom does pop off for cleaning the brush roll.

yes I use riccar lightweights at home

I assume the two kids are toddlers, not yet old enough to assist in cleaning chores. The Riccar Supralite weighs 8 pounds and is a bagged model. It's a basic model though so no attachments. Is a visit to a vacuum store an option? If yes, take the time to explain your preferences and challenges then try out the lightweight uprights from Riccar, or the Sebo Felix. Then try the canister models to see if pushing the wand and power nozzle will work for you.

Sounds like most of your surfaces are hardwood vs carpet. If the carpet is low pile, you might be able to get a suction-only machine with a turbo floor tool. I recommend limiting your search to bagged models, none of the bagless models will provide the HEPA filtration you need. Are you in or near a city that has a vacuum dealer? If yes, they will assess your needs and work with you (discounts, demonstrations, etc.), its possible to get an entry level upright or canister in your budget and HEPA needs (Riccar Superlite, Miele C1). Most dealers have used models they refurbished at deep discounts from new/MSRP and have HEPA technology. Riccar, Filter Queen, Rainbow, Kirby, Sebo, Miele U1 and many others will meet your budget as a refurbished option.

For your office I would recommend something like the Riccar Supralite Entry Upright Vacuum R10E. More than sufficient for hard floors and is certainly a better machine than your Oreck.

Classic that’s been around for 20+ years with minimal changes. It’s going to clean carpet with the best of them and last you a really long time with little maintenance Update. I did not realize what thread this was and want to add that even though the r10e can use a hepa bag, it is not the best for filtration. It is a workhorse though and that’s what I was trying to state in this reply.

Yeah, when I moved to another state last year I left the $80 upright with my roommate because she has carpet and my new house doesn’t. And that meant I could justify buying a new Riccar canister. They’re both quiet and lightweight, easy to maneuver. And yes, the new canister was $$$.

If you can only buy one vacuum right now, get a canister. Sticks are convenient, but they don’t clean as well as a canister or upright (more of a concern for carpet than the hardwood). Years ago I bought a refurbished Riccar upright off eBay for $80 and it’s still going. If you don’t need one RIGHT NOW, definitely look for a refurbished Miele or Riccar.

YEARS ago a vacuum repair guy did an AMA. His favorites were Miele and Riccar. That’s when I bought a refurbished Riccar upright off EBay. It’s still sucking the stink off shit a decade later.

I have 2 white labs. Gray flooring. I have white tumble hairs constantly. I bought a shark cordless for daily sweeping. I have a Ricar regular vacuum l use once a week because those bags are expensive. Don’t ever buy a sweeper that has a disposable bag especially if you have pets. I have white leather l can just wipe down or blow the hair off. Sweeping is a never ending battle with pets. You have a few. Comes with the territory. I can sweep and turn around and l see hair again. Sweeping daily possibly twice a day if you really want to stay on top of it.

Big fan of the riccar supralite. I’ll take that and an old school elctrolux any day.