A handheld vacuum that works? (1 Viewer)

[MJL]

I expect that this has been raised before but this is my first time!
Can anyone advise on a handheld vacuum cleaner that sucks? (that could mean the opposite couldn't it?).
Can't run to a Dyson or similar. Been through the interweb and as usual, more confused than ever. Too many people with agendas!

 

[Pia]

we've got a G-tech hand held and find it excellent. Our son who lives on a narrowboat and is often out and about when not working has a Black and Decker hand held which is also excellent.

 

[MJL]

I think the G-tech is out of my price range but the Black and Decker sounds interesting. I have looked at those and there are several different ones. Do you know which model he has?

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[Alistair33]

I think the G-tech is out of my price range but the Black and Decker sounds interesting. I have looked at those and there are several different ones. Do you know which model he has?

Confused, If you can’t run a Dyson, how could you run a Gtech?

 

[42208]

I think the G-tech is out of my price range but the Black and Decker sounds interesting. I have looked at those and there are several different ones. Do you know which model he has?

Think it means he can't afford g-tech either

 

[Pia]

I think the G-tech is out of my price range but the Black and Decker sounds interesting. I have looked at those and there are several different ones. Do you know which model he has?

can't remember...will email to find out

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[two]

I think Dyson are overpriced. I have a Vax cordless. Not cheap, but does the job.
You tend to get what you pay for but, sometimes, you're paying for heavy advertising.

 

[Welsh girl]

We have a dirt devil which works really well. We paid £2.50 for it in a bootsale 4 years ago. Does the job in minutes and can be used on an inverter as is low power. Not rechargeable though works on electric.
This is the same as ours. Package away small too.

 

[two]

Cheapest effective solution is a dustpan. No electricity required. No motor, but not brushless.

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[MJL]

Fair point. Broke a glass and didn't want to take a chance with the dogs paws. Suppose I should have plastic glasses!

 

[tboy]

think the G-tech is out of my price range but the Black and Decker sounds interesting. I have looked at those and there are several different ones. Do you know which model he has?
we have Black and Decker at home works well.

 

[Hollyberry]

Might be worth looking at a Shark. Not sure if price but 2 friends reckon their are great.

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[robnchris]

I expect that this has been raised before but this is my first time!
Can anyone advise on a handheld vacuum cleaner that sucks? (that could mean the opposite couldn't it?).
Can't run to a Dyson or similar. Been through the interweb and as usual, more confused than ever. Too many people with agendas!

Ok yes the Dyson is not a cheap item, our theory is buy cheap buy twice, our dyson is worth every penny we paid.

 

[ChrisL]

I bought a Holife from Amazon which performs quite well, i've only had it a few weeks so i can't say how long it will last but it seems quite well made and gets good reviews have a look .

 

[maison]

We have a Vax rechargeable in our motorhome. It does the job OK when we are on long trips but, having a dog, we always run a "proper" vacuum cleaner over the carpets when we get back home.

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[Khizzie]

I have a black and decker pivot dust buster .and it does the job for me. However battery life only 10-15 mins.

 

[Sundowners]

This is the one we have used for a few years now, good for dog hairs too. You empty and wash the filter so no need for bags, as small dirt capacity, emptying regularly is advisable for best suction. We can't fault it. Being 12 volt is good too, no 240v with inverter needed for charging.


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[Tinker2]

Got one of these, very good loads of suction.

AEG Ag71a

Amazon product ASIN B00F3U1R4A

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[MJL]

Thanks Tinker2. Just seems to be an ad for Amazon. Ok got it now. The AEG right?

 

[Tinker2]

Keep the filter clean, it will try to lift the carpet.

 

[Mrsambulancekidd]

We love our Sharks........I bought one in the small hours when I couldn't sleep, now we have a 2nd one so that we have one just for the MH.

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[martin2603]

Just bought a Makita from
Screwfix. 18volt rechargeable battery knocks spots of the Dyson we have had for some time. It has the battery common to many Makita Cordless tools so as I needed a new drill bought one with 100 item drill kit . The battery will last about 40 minutes although I have not run it down yet. I use it all around the house so much lighter than the big Dyson we have
It will be coming with in the MH

 

[IandJ]

Got one of these, very good loads of suction.

AEG Ag71a

Amazon product ASIN B00F3U1R4A

We have one of these also, I concur with Tinker2

 

[Pia]

@MJL B&D Pd1800el-GB Flexi Vac 18v LiIon Cordless

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[MJL]

Thanks for that. Great reviews, a bit pricey, but I guess you get what you pay for.(mostly).

 

[Landy lover]

We have had a Dyson hand held since 2003 - been very reliable so far only needed a replacement charger and battery and a new set of filters. Worth looking on ebay or similar for a second hand Dyson. Some people seem to get fed up with something after a few years and sell it on cheap

 

[Pia]

We have had a Dyson hand held since 2003 - been very reliable so far only needed a replacement charger and battery and a new set of filters. Worth looking on ebay or similar for a second hand Dyson. Some people seem to get fed up with something after a few years and sell it on cheap

Not keen on Mr Dyson would never buy his goods. Took his business away from the UK to somewhere cheaper where he can exploit the workers even more in order to add to his millions.....not with my money though.

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[MJL]

Hello thanks to everyone for your input. I have bought a Holife as suggested by ChrisL. Decent suction, cordless, light and good attachments. Luckily I picked on up from ebay half price. I nearly bought the AEG but it has a cord.
Thanks again. Mike.

 

[two]

Thanks for the feedback. Great to know there was a happy ending.

 

[busby]

I think the G-tech is out of my price range but the Black and Decker sounds interesting. I have looked at those and there are several different ones. Do you know which model he has?

I had a Black and Decker once,,binned it. Had better success with a dustpan and brush..BUSBY,,

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