Best vacuum parts & accessories according to redditors

We found 259 Reddit comments discussing the best vacuum parts & accessories. We ranked the 159 resulting products by number of redditors who mentioned them. Here are the top 20.

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Top Reddit comments about Vacuum Parts & Accessories:

u/-webkit · 248 pointsr/shittyrobots

I was having the same problem with mine but then I finally ended up investing a bit extra in the virtual gates and forced it to just clean the main areas of the house, then I just sweep the other spots into the main area as needed. Sure, its not fully automatic at that point and I wish I didn't have to put in the extra for the gates, but damn...havent had a problem since.

u/waterboysh · 66 pointsr/IAmA

After his last AMA last year I also went out and bought a Panasonic bagged canister vacuum. I got the Panasonic MC-CG917.

EDIT: I definitely did not pay $1k for it... lol. I think it was about $250.

u/Hopulus · 37 pointsr/BuyItForLife

Just from my personal experience, I have been using this one for the past 6 months and it works great so far. I have a two story home, no pets, half carpet, half hardwood floors. If you don't mind a bagged canister vacuum - Panasonic MC-CG917


I think /u/touchmyfuckingcoffee recommended it in one of his threads.

u/ehodapp · 9 pointsr/BuyItForLife

I'm not sure what model Roomba you have but for my 560-

$27 battery - http://www.amazon.com/Powerextra-trade-Capacity-Battery-510/dp/B00D68H6MS/

$16 brush kit - http://www.amazon.com/iRobot-Roomba-Series-Replenishment-Cleaning/dp/B0027VTHW2/

If that's all your Roomba needs that's $43 and about two minutes of your time to get it in working order again. It'd be even less, but on newer Roombas the battery requires removal of the case which is just a few screws.

u/rvdha2 · 9 pointsr/pics

Yeah I guess... My favourite attachment is a little one with a brush end. Pretty much the best attachment for situations like this one.

$7 on Amazon- pretty good
http://www.amazon.com/Micro-Vacuum-Attachment-Kit-Piece/dp/B000BSJCLY/ref=sr_1_5?ie=UTF8&qid=1397423536&sr=8-5&keywords=miele+vacuum+attachments

u/vacuumsaregreat · 7 pointsr/AskReddit

If you are willing to look at used machines, you can often find Riccars, Sebos, and Mieles within your price range. If the thought of using someone else's vacuum in your house turns you off, Panasonic makes good vacuums for under $300. The vacuum in your picture is known as a canister, and works beast on hard floors. If you have carpet, I'd recommend this Panasonic Canister.

u/redemption2021 · 6 pointsr/whatisthisthing

Old roomba docking bay

Similar to this, maybe a roomba knockoff?

Nowadays the metal contacts are on the bottom instead of the side. The hole on the side is where the plug goes in for the wall power.

The top is the Lighthouse Infrared LED that the roomba uses to navigate back to the dock.

u/Yeargdribble · 5 pointsr/piano

Vacuum detailing attachments are probably your best bet.

u/wwabc · 5 pointsr/roomba

the 980 doesn't remember anything run to run

so a new base will work fine:

https://www.amazon.com/iRobot-Roomba-Integrated-Charger-American/dp/B00LPV2KL0

u/DariusBieber · 5 pointsr/VacuumCleaners

Hey!

First off, Sharks are mostly frowned upon here for a few reasons. Most (if not all) people in the vacuum business despise bagless machines. Horrible filtration, messy, cost way more to operate than bagged ones too. Second, parts are a virtual nightmare to get should the machine malfunction.

Since you have mostly carpets, for your budget I'd recommend a Panasonic. https://www.amazon.com/Panasonic-MC-UG223-Upright-Vacuum-Cleaner/dp/B007LZ9LSO/ref=sr_1_2?s=home-garden&ie=UTF8&qid=1469032345&sr=1-2&keywords=panasonic+upright

u/bookchaser · 4 pointsr/VacuumCleaners

For $1,000 your decision is really about canister or upright... what you're most comfortable using. And getting the most convenience features you can.

I wouldn't give extra credence to pet-specific models. Any Miele will do a good job. I have two cats and a cat tree that gets matted with hair and a sofa that gets covered in hair daily. My Compact C2 does a fine job pulling hair up.

You'll want a Miele STB 101 Mini Handheld Turbobrush or Miele STB 20 Flexible Mini Handheld Turbobrush for furniture. (Neither are really mini... they're big compared to brushes on mass market vacuums.)

You'll need a floor head that is electrically powered (not powered by air flow) for your carpet, which is something to watch for if you're buying a canister model.

My one annoyance with my Compact C2 is the foot lever for raising and lowering the height of the head. It really needs to be a knob because there are 5 settings and if you're on setting 2 and want setting 1, you have to press it 7 times, all the way up to 5 and then back down to 1. It's a horrible design.

u/JustNilt · 4 pointsr/buildapc

Agreed. I'm not a fan of canned air, personally, though. Problem with it is it often blows so cold it condenses moisture into the airstream. (This varies by temp and humidity, obviously.) Blowing small bits of moisture at high speed into electronics is bad, m'kay?

I like to use one of these kits, hooked up to a small shop vac. I put the hose on the blower end, loosening the main bits. After that, I swap the hose back to sucking and grab anything that didn't basically just blow off down thew street. I rarely use the tiny attachments, actually, but they are useful from time to time.

u/st0n3wa1l · 3 pointsr/VacuumCleaners

Since you have a good budget I'm just going to link some quality vacuums. Ill point out a few important things about each vacuum.

1 This upright has more suction than most vacuums. It has a bare floor setting, a Hepa Filter, 14 Inch Cleaning Path, a 40 Foot cord, and a thermal reset switch. I rarely have any of these come back to my store and if they do it's usually user error. This unit is also designed to be their "Quiet Force" vacuum. I can vouch for that. It truly is a quiet vacuum. It's a nice feature if you can only vacuum at night while the kids are asleep. I do have to warn you that the back piece is just a tad weak on this unit because of all the weight the put into the head. However, this wont be a problem if you take care of your vacuums. And even if it does break the head will just droop down but it won't effect the vacuuming. This is one of my all time favorite uprights. http://www.amazon.com/Panasonic-MC-UG729-Upright-Vacuum-Cleaner/dp/B008LA4F0M/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1458433913&sr=8-1&keywords=mc-ug729

2 This is the canister version of the upright panasonic in #1. They really have the same features but this isn't a "quiet force." However, you can turn the strength of the suction down on the hose so I guess that counts as making it quiet. This canister has a 24 foot cord/cord reel, telescopic wand, Hepa filter, and a 12 inch cleaning path. Don't be fooled by the price on this one either. Panasonic sells this for $500 on their website. They just made some deal with amazon I guess.... My cost to purchase this vacuum for resale is higher than what they sell it for :(
http://www.amazon.com/Panasonic-MC-CG917-OptiFlow-Canister-Cleaner/dp/B005JTHQXQ/ref=pd_sim_sbs_201_2?ie=UTF8&dpID=41S2xfqWXxL&dpSrc=sims&preST=_AC_UL160_SR160%2C160_&refRID=04KBB3V55GCA3J4S2MEC

3 The sebo felix is a good option too. Just know that if you have to get it repaired almost all of the parts will be "special order."

Feel free to contact me if you have anymore questions. Remember to order extra bags if you don't have a vacuum store near you.





u/GettingFiggyWithIt · 3 pointsr/quilting

Hey/u/SoulSister85 I am not a textile conservator, but I am a collection manager in a museum with some very basic knowledge. Here's a few things I would suggest:

- Do not clean or dry clean your quilt without repairs being made first. It's a sure fire way to have it fall apart more. Try vacuuming instead to try and get some dirt off the fabric. I personally like these, as they connect to your regular vacuum. If you want to lesson the suction just drill a few holes in the plastic. If you decide later you want to cover them you can do so with duct tape. https://www.amazon.com/Schneider-Industries-Micro-Vacuum-Attachment/dp/B000BSJCLY Sometimes trying to remove stains will create more damage, especially if you don't know the year the fabric was produced and how it will react. When in doubt do a light test on the back first, but make sure it's not in a section that is essential to the quilt's integrity in case the fabric loses its structure.

- If you decide to display this quilt I would keep it out of direct sunlight and rest it (keep it in an archival/ acid free box in a closet somewhere) at least 2-3 months of the year. This will keep the colors vibrant for years. Don't be afraid to handle it gently- taking it off display and resting it will do more good, even with the handling, than if you were to keep it up full time.

- Think about spending some money on a strong and durable hanging system. This is a good guide of how museums tend to hang textiles https://museum.gwu.edu/hanging-textiles . Ultimately, whatever you do should be reversible, so if for some reason you don't want to hang it anymore all of the material can be easily removed without any damage to the quilt. Using cotton tape on the back of the velcro will ensure the cotton tape and cotton thread are the only things touching the quilt fabric, making sure that nothing sticky or acidic comes in contact with it. Added bonus is you can choose whatever kind of velcro you want (although I would suggest long lines of it for added stability and less pull on your fabric in certain sections). If you want to go the museum route, this is the website I usually get my cotton tape and velcro from https://www.gaylord.com/search?text=velcro

- If you want to try your hand at it, feel free to try and do some simple repairs! Otherwise see if there's a local quilting guild who will be willing to help out or lend guidance. If you want to have it professionally conserved, the person handling your quilt will likely add fabric in to both blend into the pattern and strengthen the quilt. Unless you are dead-set on making this piece museum quality and think it's worth something financially, this might not be the solution for you, only because of the cost involved. If you do want to get some quotes, this is the best resource for finding conservators near you. Just type in your zip code and select "textiles" and certified conservators will pop up. http://www.conservation-us.org/membership/find-a-conservator#.W_zDw3pKhp8

-This is a pretty good resource for general knowledge of quilt repair and conservation, check it out! http://www.quilthistory.com/repair.htm

-What I tell most people who ask me about their sentimental and precious objects they want to display in their home is to balance the object's safety with your enjoyment. Don't sacrifice one over the other. Precious objects are worthless if you can't enjoy them, so hang this baby up and let it bring joy to your home!

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And of course feel free to PM me if you have any questions. If I don't know the answers I'll try my best to find out for you.

u/OmegaNaughtEquals1 · 3 pointsr/VacuumCleaners

The Compact C1 series is designed to replace the Classic series (the Miele website only shows one model from the Classic series), so you will be getting effectively the same machine but newer. The Pure Suction model can't be paired with an electric head because it doesn't have the power connectors in the hose. You would have to at least buy a new hose if the machine supports it at all, and even the cheapest electrobrush head (the 217) is going to cost $150 USD, pushing your total to $450. At that price point, there are two models that are better than the C1 Pure Suction. On the lower side, you could go with the Compact C1 HomeCare that is only sold by dealers. This one has a turbobrush (not an electrobrush), but that should work so long as the short-yarn pile is fairly loose. I'm not sure about the exact price, but the one at my dealer is around $300. If you can afford to go up slightly in price, then I would recommend the C1 Delphi. It has the basic 217 electric brush and is upgradable to the 228 or 236 brush if you ever get hi-pile carpets. It also comes with the Parquet Twister (a $66 value) which is essential for hardwood floors and is orders of magnitude better than the multihead that comes with the Pure Suction (I have both).

u/GaiusBaltar_ · 3 pointsr/Justrolledintotheshop

Could try something like this:

http://amzn.com/B000BSJCLY

u/B0Bi0iB0B · 3 pointsr/personalfinance

Aside from his constant recommendations for Miele and Riccar, he does also recommend the higher end Panasonic canisters a few times for people that absolutely can't spend $800+. I got the MC-CG917 for $169 from Warehouse Deals in the new and used section (it's still Amazon, but returned items and such). It was brand new with everything, but the box was torn a little bit.

Amazing vacuum. Looks like it's the most expensive it's been for a long time, but it has regularly dropped below $200.

If anyone does decide to go this way, the brand name bags are $9/bag while these are $1.20/ bag. They work perfectly, so no reason to get brand name.

u/Cap10323 · 3 pointsr/VacuumCleaners

Buy a commercial vacuum, Seriously.

They're built like absolute tanks, Clean well, and are really cheap for what you get.

This Hoover is only $180

This Sanitaire is only $100.

u/gr8scottaz · 3 pointsr/woodworking

My main complaint with this hose is it's not very flexible and is prone to kinking (it's a longer version of the hose that comes with the Ridgid vacs). If you're looking for a hose that is flexible and doesn't kink, keep your eye out for this guy:

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0000AV78B/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o05_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

While the price is now $49.99, it's dropped to below $20 quite often over the past month.

u/farang_on_crack · 2 pointsr/Newfoundlander

So ironic this thread popped onto my feed. I have the V8, love it—worth every penny.

But I just moved into a place thats 100% hardwood and the standard head wasn’t doing the trick. Then of course I found out they sell a specialty head for $180+...

Hopped on Amazon, found a $20 dyson hardwood head along with a $10 piece that enables them to snap together. Total game changer

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07KXNH5P1/ref=cm_sw_r_sms_c_api_i_UvByCbG9FQ90N

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0779ZKP9W/ref=cm_sw_r_sms_c_api_i_6wByCbTGNB5N5

Edit: Added plain URL

u/renz45 · 2 pointsr/woodworking

I just bought this to use with my power hand tools. It fits my standard rigid shop vac but has the small end that fits the tools (even the so called proprietary festool connection on the one festool sander I own).

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0000AV78B/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o05_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

No complaints so far.

u/HedonisticFrog · 2 pointsr/BuyItForLife

For a cheaper vacuum cleaner Panasonic is great. Bagged vacuum cleaners will last longer and clean better. I just upgraded to a Panasonic bagged vacuum cleaner from a Panasonic bagless one and it was a huge difference. It picked up a lot even after I had used the bagless two days before. Below is what I bought.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B005JTHQXQ/ref=ya_aw_od_pi?ie=UTF8&psc=1

u/Woodenswordsmith · 2 pointsr/woodworking

I have a domino and a couple festool vacs. Here is something I have figured out hose-wise:

You can go on amazon and get a Bosch dust hose like this one for cheap.

This fits onto the domino dust port.


The other end of this hose fits snugly into my Fein turbo II vac, my festool vac, and my rigid shop vac. (I have 7 vacuums, and yes it is a problem, I’m seeking help) This leads me to believe there is a conspiracy standardization of some sort across the industry.

All of them provide sufficient chip extraction for the tool to function properly. The one drawback is the lack of anti-static but a couple shocks from a dust hose never killed anyone when they saved that much money. I hope this helps!

Edit:
If you’re looking for better filtration, But you’re on a budget, you can look and see if your shop vac will accept a filter bag. My 16 gallon rigid will, and I recently tried one out for the first time. It maintained strong suction for hours longer than with only the pleated filter, captured everything arguably as well as my much more expensive dust extractors, (unless you’re in a lab you won’t be able to tell the difference) and cost much much less.

u/craftycraps · 2 pointsr/siberianhusky

I've not tried this product but we recently bought a new vacuum because our old one was not equipped to deal with the insane amount of hair and it came with an upholstery tool that has felt strips on it to pick up pet hair. It works very well especially on the couch cushions.
Here's a link for the one I have:
https://www.amazon.com/Miele-SPD-Wide-Upholstery-Tool/dp/B002QKMU4G/ref=pd_aw_sim_201_3/147-0515234-6523911?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=B002QKMU4G&pd_rd_r=5c48e277-35f9-11e9-bbb6-010903285c78&pd_rd_w=hCPZD&pd_rd_wg=uXtEB&pf_rd_p=469620d9-3e90-496d-9dc8-b19f900ba5fe&pf_rd_r=13RHYXP47KYJ90AZCKNQ&psc=1&refRID=13RHYXP47KYJ90AZCKNQ

u/ItsJustLittleOldMe · 2 pointsr/IAmA

Hey there. I hope you're doing well and maybe still answering questions in this thread. I really appreciate the time you take to do all these AMAs.

I just picked up a Miele Classic C1 Oympus, but haven't opened the box yet. I'm hoping for a little confirmation that I made the right choice.

We live in a 765 sq.ft. 1BR apartment with hardwood floors, except for the vinyl tiles in the galley kitchen and ceramic in the bathroom. I have low pile FLOR carpet tiles in the dining room, and a few other low pile area rugs. A kitty lives with us too.

We're about to replace our 5'x8' living room rug with this .5" pile wool area rug, and I'm wondering if that's something the default floor brush can handle, or if I should spend another $100 on the Turbo Brush. And since I would then be investing over $400, would I be better off with a different model altogether?

Thanks in advance.

u/m0ron · 2 pointsr/crossfit

What about a commercial style vacuum? Made to take a beating. https://www.amazon.com/Panasonic-MC-UG223-Upright-Vacuum-Cleaner/dp/B007LZ9LSO

u/flowstone · 2 pointsr/VacuumCleaners

Both have great filtration. Personally, I always go with sealed because I have such terrible allergies. You might find that you want a larger bag. The sealed filtration is worth it to me unless you want the larger bag.

The FiberTeQ and AllTeQ are basically the same thing. However, if you REALLY want something for your hardwoods, I'd really suggest adding on the Miele Parquett Twister brush. It's got way more rotation in the brush for getting in hard to reach places and it's really, really fantastic on sensitive hard flooring. You can't go wrong.

u/Mirthoneist · 2 pointsr/BuyItForLife

I got a Panasonic Canister from Amazon a few weeks ago, because the least expensive Miele didn't have the electrobrush. It's currently $212 on Amazon:

http://www.amazon.com/Panasonic-MC-CG917-OptiFlow-Canister-Cleaner/dp/B005JTHQXQ

I just moved into a home where the previous owner had dogs. First thing I did was vacuum the living room, and after my first run the bag got halfway filled with dog hair! I was amazed, and the bag is actually bigger than it looks. The powered brush can be turned off to suck and it's worked great on my laminate and wood floors. And the little attachment with the brush on it works great for my stairs and tight, small spaces. Haven't tried the other attachments yet but they fit right inside the canister nicely. And it came with two HEPA bags! So far it's an amazing vacuum. Only downsides are it looks a bit bigger than the Miele's and it's not overly loud but noisy, which are both very minor things to me.

u/fe360 · 2 pointsr/VacuumCleaners

Miele C1 would be a good choice. It's the cheapest canister they offer, but straight suction is all you really need with hardwood floors. I would add the parquet twister, and possibly a turbo nozzle (STB-205) for the rugs, depending on the type.

Miele Classic C1

Miele STB 205-3 Turbo Plus Power Nozzle Attachment

Miele Parquett Twister SBB 300-3

u/6unauss · 2 pointsr/aww

Oh, you're funny! Even the special robust nozzles (i have this one https://www.amazon.com/Miele-205-3-Turbo-Nozzle-Attachment/dp/B000AMEKHW) have a hard time coping with all the hair that my ONE golden retriever sheds. There's no hope that a roomba would survive a day.

u/PShark · 2 pointsr/VacuumCleaners

The STB101 comes with the usa version.

u/Cokevampire · 2 pointsr/VacuumCleaners

Hey, this is a pretty good deal. Hoovers are a little better than some in that price range. Plus it's bagged! (Bagged = better power, cleaner.)

https://www.amazon.com/Hoover-Commercial-C1703-900-Windtunnel-Upright/dp/B004MDM4RS/ref=sr_1_13?s=home-garden&ie=UTF8&qid=1493930175&sr=1-13&keywords=bagged+vacuum

u/AutopiaVega · 2 pointsr/AutoDetailing

That's funny, I have one too and I have no idea where it came from. I did some searching and found one on Amazing: http://www.amazon.com/Flexible-Crevice-Tool-Vacuum-Hoses/dp/B0017PHQ6S

u/jb007gd · 2 pointsr/roomba

I'd recommend going with the Enhanced Cleaning Module. Here's a link:

Roomba 500 600 700 Series Enhanced Brush Assembly https://www.amazon.com/dp/B008Z9A3YG/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_6.-GybKQSD6Z6

I replaced my 530s stock assembly with this one and it got much quieter. Supposedly it picks up more dirt too.

u/iregret · 2 pointsr/mac

I use this but follow it up with a lint free cloth.

Endust for Electronics LCD and Plasma Pop Up Wipes 70 CT - 11506 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B002SBB0SU

I use this to clean keyboards and what not. Although I've never really needed to clean my laptop's keyboard.

Micro Vacuum Attachment Kit - 7 Piece https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000BSJCLY

u/Mr_Liu · 1 pointr/IAmA

I live in a large-ish studio apartment that's 80% carpet. Is this panasonic overkill? Should I go with a Eureka Mighty Mite?

u/foggymountainman · 1 pointr/typewriters

I guess it would be the Penetrating Catalyst. Down in the corner of the front it will have "Part No. 16 PB" http://www.amazon.com/Blaster-16-PB-Penetrating-Catalyst-oz/dp/B000I2079E. This stuff has worked wonders on my Clipper and it didn't take much. I was told and highly recommend that you should do this outside in a place where is plenty of ventilation. I carefully removed all the screws from the covers and replaced them in the chassis so I wouldn't get mixed up later (I tend to lose things). Following mrtopcons warning I wrapped the platen several times with aluminum foil as a mask. I placed a pair of old jeans on the floor of my garage to soak the oily runoff. I worked near the door. I sprayed and worked each type bar free, being careful to protect the platen. After I freed all the bars I let it sit 'til evening and carefully blew out any excess penetrant with air and then wiped off the rest. I let it air out for a few days on my patio table in the morning and back into the garage at night (also to double check the bars). I never had to respray it after the first day. After about 4 days of airing out I brought it inside, reassembled it and now I love my "new" Smith-Corona! This product is fantastic. I just got a '40 Royal KMM last week whose bars were completely immobilized by years of rust (dog hair and God knows what else). I vacuumed it out http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000BSJCLY/ref=oh_details_o04_s00_i00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 and took it outside to the garage. Within 15 minutes of spraying and patiently working each key (respraying when necessary) I got all the type bars COMPLETELY freed up. I was amazed. Good luck and let me know how it goes!

u/forever_atone · 1 pointr/PS4

I'm thinking something like this may work together with your regular vacuum cleaner. Much cheaper as well:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000BSJCLY?ref_=sr_1_cc_2&s=aps&qid=1407791647

u/acnt0 · 1 pointr/BuyItForLife

I use these attachments at home. It's cheaper than the canned air and works like a charm.

u/Pinkman2012 · 1 pointr/AutoDetailing

You can push the seat up all the way and then thread the vacuum through the back of the seat, or you can get a flexible crevice tool like this: https://amzn.com/B0017PHQ6S

which is fantastic

u/-_galaxy_- · 1 pointr/IAmA

I have the MC-CG902. Mine wasn't $1100 either, I paid $189.

u/freenarative · 1 pointr/Paleo
    1. A [FUCKING BIG hammer] (http://www.amazon.com/Heavy-Duty-Tenderizer-Mallet-Double-sided-Commercial-Grade/dp/B000YDBZCA). Use a hammer to beat your meat. This breaks down the muscle fibers.

    1. Do what I do and use one of [these] (http://www.amazon.co.uk/Standard-oven-roasting-bags-PK/dp/B003JCT7Q4) and put your meat into it with 1 cup of water. The water "boils" the meat and keeps it moist and in an hour your food is done. The added bonus is that with the addition of a few ingredients you can turn the water into the tastiest, most nutritious gravy you will ever have tried!

      Try this recipe. it's a bit hard to follow so bear with me...

      Take 1 pinch salt, 1 pinch pepper, 1 cup of water, chilli to taste, coarse chopped onion, sweetcorn, peas, carrot, 1 diced spud, garlic and a SLAB of beef.

  • Step 1: place all the ingredients into the bag and tie loosely with the tie.
  • step 2: place in the oven at 200^o for 80 minutes.
  • step 3: after removing from the oven drain the liquid into a gravy jug and add gravy powder... Stir that shit up!
  • Step 4 place the rest of the bags contents on a plate and cover with the products of step 3.
u/Mnemonician · 1 pointr/canadients

I use these in the oven Never heard of Instant Pot method tbh.

u/darkfaust · 1 pointr/AutoDetailing

Theres this one on Amazon that has Prime Shipping, I use this one for the really hard to get areas, just tape the breather holes up if you you need maximum suction:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000BSJCLY?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o07_s00



This is also a highly recommended kit here I've seen lately:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001FS4TWQ?keywords=rigid%20vacuum%20kit&qid=1452815952&ref_=sr_1_2&sr=8-2

u/txgsync · 1 pointr/roomba

> And geez, I didn't realize they were so cheap.

http://amzn.com/B00D68H6MS (about $23 for a new battery)

I've had fine luck with buying one of these every 2-3 years for my Roombas to keep them running. I'm much more likely to burn out a gear box due to cat/dog hair (two long-haired cats, one long-haired dog that sheds massively).

When my power supply died for my Roomba 530, it was under warranty, yes.

u/popsicle_of_meat · 1 pointr/AutoDetailing

A vacuum attachment like This is what I use. Works well for getting dust/loose dirt off of many surfaces.

u/wiiv · 1 pointr/IAmA

My Dyson just died, and after reading your AMAs I'm probably not going to get another.

I have a lot of hardwood on the 1st floor and all carpet on the stairs/second floor. I know you've recommended Panasonic canister vacs in the past, what do you think about this one? :

http://www.amazon.com/Panasonic-MC-CG917-OptiFlow-Canister-Cleaner/dp/B005JTHQXQ/

I'd like to stay under $300. Thanks for your great AMAs!

u/KindergartenRedditor · 1 pointr/IAmA

If I only had $100 to buy a brand new vacuum, which should I get? For 75% Carpet and 25% Wood Floor. These are all bagged uprights.

Hoover Windtunnel (UH30310, UH30600, UH30300 - they all seem very similar)

Panasonic MC-UG223

Hoover Tempo WidePath, U5140900

u/SANPres09 · 1 pointr/IAmA

Hey man. Thanks so much for doing all these AMAs. I have enjoyed reading about them and learning about buying quality whenever I can.

I just moved into an apartment recently with 75% carpet and 25% tile/linoleum. Based on your other responses, I feel that something like a Miele S6270 would work great but do I need to buy a brush attachement (like this) to go along with it as well?

u/Legion1107 · 1 pointr/HomeImprovement

Would a flexible crevice attachment work for you? amazon

u/hideo_james · 1 pointr/VacuumCleaners

While Panasonic's leaving the vacuum market, Amazon still sells their vacuums, namely the MC-UG223 and the MC-UG471. The first one in particular was recommended in the vacuum AMA and by my local vacuum repair shop.

u/dsfdgsggf1 · 1 pointr/AskElectronics

Thank you. Its a virtual wall for a Roomba. It seems like it draws a max of 3-7 ma until it drops to 0.3 resting. I was able to test in between both batteries. Does this sound too low to be possible? I'm still an amateur when it comes to electronics and "voltage" metering but I'm almost certain I'm measuring correctly.

Is there anything to be concerned about regarding the wattage output of the adapter? Due to the price of the virtual wall I'm hesitant to learn by trial and error.

u/smalltownguy1977 · 1 pointr/VacuumCleaners

In your situation, as much as you prefer uprights, I would buy a canister. Why? Because you are a apartment dweller, & you have both hard floors & carpets to clean. Uprights can do both, but not as good as a canister with a horsehair hard floor brush. A canister would also be better for a apartment dweller because you can get under low spaces like beds & coffee tables easier, get into tight spaces, & if you move into a apartment later that has all hardwood floors & area rugs & small scatter rugs, you can still use your canister - but an upright? Nope. Most won't do small scatter rugs as well, & don't pick up as well on hard floors as a canister does. Also, if you plan on using the hose a lot with the attachments for furniture or above floor cleaning, the hoses on canister vacuums are MUCH BETTER & nicer to work with than the stretch hoses on upright vacuums.

In your price range, you could look into getting a used or refurbished Aerus Electrolux or TriStar CXL canister from a local vac shop or Ebay. They are both quality brands, bags & supplies are reasonably priced, & they have decent cleaning performance & reliability. You could also look into a used Miele canister with the SEB228 or SEB236 as well, especially if dust emissions is a concern. You can get generic HEPA filters & generic bags for them at reasonable prices, & although some people here & vac shops don't recommend using generic bags in them, I have not had a issue with the generic bags as long as you use them with care. If you insist it must be new, though, there are a couple other options. The Riccar Prima canister can be found for slightly out of your price range, & is a high quality bagged powerhead canister with HEPA filter & metal brushroll. You could also look at the Bissell Powergroom canister, that is in your price range & is bagless if you prefer that. https://www.amazon.com/Bissell-Powergroom-Multicyclonic-Bagless-Canister/dp/B01AAYGAFY/ref=sr_1_25?keywords=canister+vacuum&qid=1562192705&s=gateway&sr=8-25

If you look at uprights, make sure it has some way of shutting the brushroll off, whether it be by pushing a pedal that shifts the belt & the brushroll stops turning or a switch that shuts off a brushroll motor in the powerhead. The bagged Hoover Windtunnel suggested below would be a good pick. Anything from the T Series line would be a good choice. If you prefer, they also make bagless models. The Miele Dynamic U1 uprights I would not recommend. Miele's canisters are good, but their uprights are heavy & bulky, poorly designed & they have had several issues with them in the past, particularly with the quality of the onboard stretch hose. Bad enough that The Wirecutter dropped the Miele uprights from their list of recommended models. From Sebo's lineup, I would only recommend the Sebo Felix upright for your situation. Their uprights are reliable & well made, but also big & bulky. The Felix, however, has a brush on/off switch, swivel steering, the ability to convert to a handheld canister (albeit a bulky one), & the powerhead can be swapped for a hard floor brush to turn it into a full-sized upright stick vacuum. For a apartment dweller, that would be ideal in your situation, since you presently have 1/2 hard floor / 1/2 carpet, plus if you move to a place with all hard floors & area rugs & small scatter rugs, this is one upright you can still get use out of in that environment. The Fuller Brush recommendation is also good too, & like the others they have a HEPA Cloth bag & HEPA filter, but they are made in China. In your price range, for slightly more money, I would go to a vac shop & look at the Riccar Vibrance/Simplicity Symmetry uprights. Those are American made instead & slightly higher quality. For the price they want for that Fuller Brush upright, you could get a Panasonic upright from Amazon, with similar features, for 1/2 the price, with comparable quality. I would also take a look at the Cirrus uprights, they are another high quality upright comparable to Riccar/Simplicity & with similar features.

If you go for the Hoover Windtunnel or Fuller Brush, Riccar/Simplicity, Cirrus or Panasonic uprights, there is a hose kit available for them that gives you a super long hose, wands, crevice/dusting/upholstery tools & floor brush that you might also like to use as well for hard floors, as well as for above floor cleaning if you don't like a upright's stretch hose. As for cleaning pet hair, if you are talking about cleaning it off furniture, whatever you do don't get one of those turbo brushes! Yes, they do remove & clean the pet hair off the furniture, but the hair wraps around the brushroll & you spend just as much time cutting the pet hair off as you do vacuuming. What I have found really works well is if you buy a upholstery tool with red felt velour strips. These 2 upholstery tools from Shark & Miele are just examples, there are plenty you can find & choose from. Bissell & Hoover have also made pet hair tools in the past that have rubber blades & bristles that work well too. Also note that if you find a attachment that isn't 1 1/4"/32mm, & you want to use it with a vacuum that does use 32mm attachments, you can find all sorts of adapters to make tools fit different vacuums.

https://www.amazon.com/Maresh-Products-Attachment-Accessories-Simplicity/dp/B07HQJ6TRM/ref=sxbs_sxwds-stvp?keywords=vacuum+hose+kit&pd_rd_i=B07HQJ6TRM&pd_rd_r=cda8a449-8a14-462a-816e-765f01b65d9f&pd_rd_w=Q4NcM&pd_rd_wg=1uwY8&pf_rd_p=a6d018ad-f20b-46c9-8920-433972c7d9b7&pf_rd_r=XMCG7GHMWDC0VW4W5SDJ&qid=1562209066&s=gateway

https://www.amazon.com/Enbizio-Replacement-Parts-Rocket-Upholstery/dp/B07D5KJ1FT/ref=sr_1_90?crid=1MDHV4VVFBNNT&keywords=pet%2Bhair%2Bupholstery%2Bbrush&qid=1562210431&s=gateway&sprefix=pet%2Bhair%2Buphol%2Caps%2C167&sr=8-90&th=1

https://www.amazon.com/Miele-SPD-Wide-Upholstery-Tool/dp/B002QKMU4G/ref=sr_1_2?crid=16MJEV3M1DEW5&keywords=miele+upholstery+attachment&qid=1562210977&s=gateway&sprefix=miele+upholstery+%2Caps%2C171&sr=8-2

u/javi404 · 1 pointr/sysadmin

Very cool.

Even better, you can buy just the attachments.

Added to my cart.

http://www.amazon.com/Micro-Vacuum-Attachment-Kit-Piece/dp/B000BSJCLY/ref=pd_bxgy_hi_img_z

u/Sybertron · 1 pointr/LifeProTips

Or buy a micro vaccum kit for 8 friggin dollars and be able to use it on the car and many other locations.

C'mon people, use the right tools for the job.

u/TheSkoomaCat · 1 pointr/roomba

Other than like a soft bumper you've covered everything I know. Apparently you can change out the bins for some of the older models to the aerovac ones and there's an enhanced brush assembly that seems to have some decent reviews, but I haven't tried either. They're also a little pricey.

u/TheOriginalReTard · 1 pointr/woodworking

This is what I use: Bosch 16.4 Foot Vacuum Hose, 35mm VAC005 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0000AV78B/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_My-VCbWFCHRWR I use it interchangeably with my festool hoses around the shop. For the money it can’t be beat and works with all my sanders... I also have the rockier universal hose and it’s terrible in my opinion too...

u/Hfftygdertg2 · 1 pointr/HomeImprovement

I have a Miele vacuum with a special attachment for hardwood floors. It has a double pivot, and it works like a Swiffer where it glides over the floor at any angle (hard to describe if you haven't used one). It can go completely flat, so it's good for reaching under things.

I can easily vacuum all the way under my bed from one side. It also works under furniture, as long as it's high enough (a few inches). It fits all the way under my couch.

Here's a link to the attachment. I think you could probably use it with any canister vacuum with the right adapter and maybe some duct tape. I think Miele uses a different hose diameter than "normal" vacuums, but it's not far off.
https://www.amazon.com/Miele-Parquett-Twister-SBB-300-3/dp/B001F9Y9FC

u/Jaylegend22 · 1 pointr/dyson

Just bought a V8 for $350 and it doesn't even come with a simple plastic hardwood floor tool. WTF is that about. I'm looking at these two things...
I-clean Dyson Universal Adapter Converter for Dyson V8 / V7/V10 Cord-Free Vacuum Cleaners, Replacement Dyson Vacuum Cleaner Attachments/ Parts With A Free Cleaning Brush https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0779ZKP9W/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_hsPUAb3NN9V4X
Qualtex Dyson Hardwood Floor Attachment Articulating Vacuum Cleaner Hard Floor Tool 920018-04 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B075SL18PS/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_LsPUAb56VC159