Q:We must have had 10 vacuums in the past 5 years. We have been buying bagless upright vacuum cleaners in the $80-$150 range. We run a playgroup from our house so we vacuum alot!! At least 3 times a day. These cheap cleaners just don't last. The loose suction very quickly and eventually just break. So we have decided to invest in a better quality one. Any suggestions of a good quality vacuum cleaner that will last and do a really good job time after time. We don't really care about bag/bagless or upright/canister. We just want something that works well and will last. We are looking in the $400 max price range. So far we have been looking at Dyson, Oreck and Electrolux. Please help!!!!

I own a dyson and it is renowned as one of the best vacuums. My uncle has a kirby, the best vacuums available, but heavy, not packed with features, but will last forever which is what you would be paying over 1000 dollars for. The dyson comes pretty customizeable in many different models. And the fact that the dyson never loses suction which is correct. The only thing with the dyson is that if you have a pet there will get a lot of hair stuck around the rotating brush which is the only cleaning you will ever have to do with it. The receptacle is super easy to take out dump and then put back in with only one hand. Just don't be too rough with your dyson i haven't broken any part of mine but it is only made out of plastic.

Q:Why do cats hate vacuum cleaners so much? We have three loud kids in our household, dishwasher, washing machine, motor bike etc and the cat doesn't worry. Start the vacuum cleaner and that is a whole other story. She will bolt and hide under my doona. Why do cats hate them so much and has anybody ever had or met a cat that doesn't mind vacuum cleaners?

our cats hate them too. I think its because there louder the washing machines and dishwashers. motor bikes are loud but they are kept out side or in a garage not inside. I also think there scared of them because you move them about and they might think you you will hit them with it or suck them up (lol) or something. No need to worry if your that worried about it put them in a different room or put them out side. All cats are the same!! Our cats hate them our white cat runs and stays on the window sill and the other stays on the sofa!!

Q:does anyone own a refurbished Dyson vacuum cleaner? do they work well or break down within months?

Personally I would stay well away from ANY Dyson vacuum cleaner refurbished or not! I had one and it was the worst cleaner I've ever had. Dyson's 'no loss of suction' claim is just not true, it got easily clogged up and I was forever taking mine apart to get it to suck properly. There were so many bits of pipe you had to unclip to do this it was a real chore. It also had a sponge filter which would affect the suction when it had the smallest amount of dust in it. The motor went in mine after 2 years, it cost ?80 to replace but it never really worked properly afterwards. I threw it out eventually and bought a Henry which is really simple to use and sucks like a demon all the time.

Q:I need your help! I have had over 6 diffrent vacuums. The first one was great but heavy and old. It was a GE but now the old thing has broken down. So I have tried to get the light weight ones, the cordless ones, even ones with all these kits with them, but they are all worthless. Either they break or all too delecate or too big. I NEED ONE THAT IS BAGLESS, HAS GOOD SUCTION, SMALL THAT WILL FIT UNDER BEDS AND TABLES, GOOD WITH CAT HAIRS AND MAYBE INCLUDE A HOSE TOO. Please help. Give me a store name and a URL of the vacuum. Thanks.

The X5 VAC is a light weight cordless cleaning machine powered by rechargeable lithium-ion battery pack. It is well accessorized with innovative and effective tools to take care of almost every mess in and around the house. It includes an easy-emptying bagless dust cup and washable reusable filter, extension pipes and accessories for cleaning high, low and in hard to reach crevices.

Q:My 2 year old Yorkie Terrier HATES vacuum cleaners. A couple of days ago I was vacuuming and noticed that Tom, my Yorkie, chipped his front tooth. The tooth is chipped almost right down to the gum. It doesn't seem to bother him, but I don't want my dog to be in any kind of pain. Should I take him to the vet? Even if it doesn't seem to bother him? And what will happen if they take the tooth out?

To preserve or fasten with a mechanical gadget: Watertight doorways and hatches have been dropped into location and dogged all the way down to deliver the send complete watertight integrity (Tom Clancy).

Q:everytime i turn my vacuum cleaner on ,my dog gos nuts starts barking and trys to bite it, ?? why they do that

you have to socialize your dog to it so it wont be scared of it anymore. my chihuahua was easy to socialize because she was still a puppy and chihuahua puppies learn best better than when they are adults. everytime i turned the vacuum on she barked i then i turned it off. i turned it on again and then off then whenever she got used to it i gave her a treat and she was socialized to it!

Q:Any advice, anyone?

Well I dont know if it is inexpensive but it is very important the vacuum has a power head to separate the carpet fibres to lift the pet hair, I have a SEBO and with several cats it does the job perfectly. I found cheap vacs with no power head are useless.

Q:What type of motors are used by vacuum cleaners?

In household vacuum cleaners, most of them are universal, series wound brush motors. Brush less vacuum motors are available, but are generally too expensive for consumer products. Some large commercial central vacuums will use induction motors, but they need special blowers because of the lower RPM.

Q:what are the best brands of upright vacuum cleaners?

A kirby? I've never even heard of that. Well, if you want a great vacuum cleaner, you gotta go with a Dyson, the only catch being those things are OUTREGEOUS! I think the cheapest one is about $500. Other than that, I've got a Bissell right now that works fantastically. And it was only about $60 at Wal-Mart. It's one of those bagless vacuums, with the filters. You don't have to replace any of the filters either, they're all washable in the sink. So, pretty cheap and convenient.

Q:Where in Bahrain can you find lamp shades, and Bissell vacuum cleaners?

Go down main abut 3 miles, make a quick left, go north on the one way street with the funny overpass, make a quick left then a right, it's right there on your left.