Vacuum Cleaners

[lawman]

I need a vacuum cleaner that will not scratch or mar or dull varnished wood floors...Any suggestions? Thanks!

 

[tutan]

Got this one from Amazon back in September. So far so good:

https://a.co/d/7wBWxc4

It’s a rechargeable weighing about 6 pounds. The motor sits low instead of on the handle so it’s not a workout. It has two speeds. Suction is good even at the lower speed. The sound level is tolerable at that speed. Not expensive like a Dyson. I think it’s pretty good if your place is mainly hard wood or tiles with some area rugs.

 

[LateToFIRE]

We've been using Miele canister vacs on all varieties of hardwood floors for years, literally decades. Suction is excellent and adjustable, they can take a beating, last many many years, quality product. But, they ain't cheap!

 

[lawman]

Got this one from Amazon back in September. So far so good:

https://a.co/d/7wBWxc4

It’s a rechargeable weighing about 6 pounds. The motor sits low instead of on the handle so it’s not a workout. It has two speeds. Suction is good even at the lower speed. The sound level is tolerable at that speed. Not expensive like a Dyson. I think it’s pretty good if your place is mainly hard wood or tiles with some area rugs.

Looks interesting. Are the brushes soft?

 

[Dawg52]

We've been using Miele canister vacs on all varieties of hardwood floors for years, literally decades. Suction is excellent and adjustable, they can take a beating, last many many years, quality product. But, they ain't cheap!

No not cheap but I may have to invest in one. I bought a cordless model that had good reviews but it doesn't do a very good job of picking up my lab's hair. I like how easy it is to maneuver but lacks suction. His hair literally clings to the hardwood floors.

As you said....not cheap. Still thinking about it.
https://www.amazon.com/Miele-Suctio...s=miele+canister+vacuum&qid=1705354138&sr=8-3

 

[Jerry1]

I have a Miele canister and a cheap cordless vacuum. We use the Miele for real cleaning and the cordless stick vacuum for general purpose cleaning. It was a bit over $100 and does a fine job for its intended purpose - light duty solid floors. Things I like and recommend - it does have soft bristles, a light on the brush head, the head swivels and the battery is removable for charging. I bought the removable battery thinking I might get another one if the run time wasn’t sufficient but one battery has been enough.

 

[tutan]

Looks interesting. Are the brushes soft?

Yes, soft brushes. I just hope the battery lasts as it is built-in. DW vacuums the entire house every day.