I need to get a new vacuum cleaner, as the one I have has given up the ghost. Also I'm poor.
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posted by robot-hugs
on Mar 8, 2013 -
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I'm looking for advice on buying a vacuum sealer. Or, if they make them, just a vacuum for food packaging? My google-fu is failing!
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posted by firei
on Sep 24, 2012 -
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Our 4 year old Roomba is no longer functional. We want another one! What model should we get, and where should we buy it?
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posted by insectosaurus
on Jun 5, 2012 -
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Long story short but there was a dishonest home seller & realtor and the house we purchased has a pool with leaking skimmer line. No suction for vacuuming. We have a temporary garden hose vacuum for the big stuff. Any idea how I can get the little stuff until this is repaired?
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posted by bodgy
on May 22, 2012 -
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Robot vacuum question: Neato or Roomba? Customer reviews seem to favor the Neato, but I can't tell whether the Neato is better or whether the company is better at astro-turfing. Guide me on my tiny robot vacuum choices!
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posted by edbles
on May 4, 2012 -
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What type of pump do I need to buy to remove air from an animal cage and deliver it at a controlled rate to an experimental setup?
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posted by keelyellenmarie
on Apr 10, 2012 -
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Can anyone suggest a vacuum cleaner that has a washable HEPA filter, doesn't vent out the front, isn't heavy, is reasonably priced, and has a button to turn off the brush?
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posted by wenestvedt
on Mar 1, 2012 -
11 answers
I'm in the market for a vacuum that uses bags and is inexpensive, reliable, not too powerful and not too big. Help me pick the right one.
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posted by wondermouse
on Feb 24, 2011 -
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I'm having trouble vacuuming the carpeted stairs in my new home with our upright vacuum (for obvious reasons). I've finally convinced my husband that we need a canister vacuum to do the job. What's the best option on the market, in terms of a happy balance between quality and price?
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posted by litnerd
on Feb 23, 2011 -
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My house has lead paint. Today most of the windows were replaced, and the people who installed them were supposed to vacuum up the lead paint chips. I don't think they did. What should I do?
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posted by Chicken Boolean
on Nov 23, 2010 -
18 answers
Owners of bagged vacuum cleaners, how often do you find yourself changing the bag?
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posted by Sufi
on Aug 14, 2010 -
20 answers
How do I clean out a vacuum hose that has been blocked by light carpet fibers left over from carpet installation?
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posted by khelvan
on May 22, 2010 -
10 answers
What tools/methods make cleaning hardwood floors a breeze on a regular basis? It's taking too much time and effort right now!
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posted by wannaknow
on May 4, 2010 -
22 answers
I suck the air out of bags of bread before I twist-tie them back up. Weird or practical? Or a bit of both?
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posted by disillusioned
on Apr 19, 2010 -
33 answers
If I want to cover a mold I'm using in a vacuum bag veneer press with a thin sheet of thermo-formed plastic, what type of plastic would be best for wood glue resistance and clean up?
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posted by machaus
on Mar 24, 2010 -
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I've got two huskies, a black lab, one long haired cat, and two short haired cats living in my house. And I'm drowning in fur. The Dirt Devil Vision I bought two years ago has never worked decently.
So I need recommendations for an affordable vacuum cleaner that can handle a ton of fur and relatively new carpet that's still shedding a bit. I can borrow my grandma's Dyson once or twice a month for superawesome vacuum times, but I also need something I can use a few times a week just to get the majority of the fur off the carpet.
Difficulty: Under $150.
posted by elsietheeel
on Jan 27, 2010 -
26 answers
What model of Miele canister vacuum should I get? I've read a number of reviews, but nothing with enough detail to figure out what model would work best for us. We're in a 2-bedroom Manhattan apartment with hardwood floors and area rugs. I've been to Gracious Home to check out their selection and will probably purchase from there this weekend, unless someone else has a vendor to recommend.
posted by shinyj
on Jan 8, 2010 -
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I'd like to get a dustbuster or similar cordless small vacuum device. Can you awesome people recommend some brands/models?
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posted by leesh
on Nov 8, 2009 -
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Backpack vacuum cleaners - any experience or tips? I'm considering a backpack vacuum cleaner (
ProTeam), but I'm unsure how comparable these are to consumer vacuums. It doesn't appear there are any carpet attachments with beaters (that are driven by a motor). Any have any experience with these? Or insights on which kind?
posted by sgarst
on Oct 26, 2009 -
6 answers
Which vacuum storage brand is best? I've seen "Space Bag", "Storage Kaddy", and "Honey-can-do" on amazon. The reviews seem fairly mixed or sparse on all of them. Do you have any personal experience with different bags?
posted by blueyellow
on Jul 2, 2009 -
16 answers
Does anyone have any experience using various short-term food preservation vacuum devices (such as the Tilia FoodSaver) on cut-up fruit?
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posted by adipocere
on Jun 15, 2009 -
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If you were to take a blimp like structure and instead of filling it with hydrogen, or helium, or hot air, you instead "filled it" with vacuum, that is you removed everything from the inside (think mercury vacuum), would that structure float in earths atmosphere...This is driving me nuts, help me physics!
posted by stilgar
on Apr 2, 2009 -
34 answers
Effective, inexpensive, cordless mini-vacuum. Does it exist? Please help out a fur-covered Corgi owner.
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posted by radioamy
on Mar 14, 2009 -
17 answers
Those pretentious Dyson vacuum cleaner commercials have me thinking about the potential inferiority of my trusty steed...
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posted by who else
on Feb 1, 2009 -
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I've read the prior discussions, and I've seen Consumer Reports - but the wool carpet issue hasn't been addressed. I'm looking for a good vacuum cleaner for my wool carpets (and my sofa and such). I have cats. I don't have stairs. I'd like a vacuum cleaner that will last. And I'd like something not too heavy, something easy to move around. If it has a bag, it has to be easy to change it.
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posted by jeri
on Jan 19, 2009 -
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My dog chewed the power cable on my vacuum. Not realizing this, I turned it on and burnt a fuse. Is there any option other than replacing the vacuum? Would it be safe to wrap it with electrical tape?
posted by matkline
on Jan 14, 2009 -
15 answers
To what extent would the lack of an atmosphere reduce the effectiveness of nuclear weapons?
posted by Artw
on Sep 26, 2008 -
17 answers
Weird vacuum cleaner/haircut extension tube device. I saw it on an infomercial once. I think there's one in Wayne's World. Can I get one in the UK?
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posted by bollockovnikov
on Mar 15, 2008 -
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We need to replace two horrible bagless upright vacuum cleaners which make an unbearable amount of noise and are largely ineffective, with a good relatively quiet single unit.
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posted by imjustsaying
on Feb 13, 2008 -
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Cursing bad luck: One of the preamp tubes in my Peavey Classic 30 seemed to peter out during practice yesterday. Two hours before my first concert of the year. An awesome friend came in in the clutch, but now I'm puzzled as to what to do. (and have another show on Thursday)
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posted by tmcw
on Oct 28, 2007 -
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