tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2687899793433885679.post3726908566631982573..comments2024-01-25T05:58:12.113-06:00Comments on Snug Harbor Bay: Does Your Vacuum Suck?Kim@Snug Harborhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12066749954523201722noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2687899793433885679.post-83646395732997174802013-11-25T23:58:38.503-06:002013-11-25T23:58:38.503-06:00I use to hate my vacuum cleaner. Then I bought a ...I use to hate my vacuum cleaner. Then I bought a Dyson but I don't think it would meet your criteria. No bag and it costs an arm and a leg. But, boy does it suck! Every time I vacuum, I could make another cat with the hair it picks up. JJuliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04846251262064844655noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2687899793433885679.post-23595405312495321152013-11-23T14:12:53.929-06:002013-11-23T14:12:53.929-06:00OMG, Kim...just read this and I'm sorry, but I...OMG, Kim...just read this and I'm sorry, but I had to laugh, especially at the part about you giving it the "salute" as you disposed of if, lol. I feel for you, though...having experienced years of dissatisfaction with vacuums, also. However, I've never been a fan of the canisters, although that's what we had when I was a kid. Several years ago we bought a cheap Bissell, about $40 from Walmart...I wonder if it might not be the same one Shelllady got? It's still running strong and we have used and abused it, in fact I just handed it down to my son for his karate studio because I'd been wanting a new one. I've never been overly impressed with it's "suckability" though, hence my desire to replace it. So, a couple of months ago I got a new vac from Walmart...it's an upright and bagless, I know you don't want those...however, it sucks fabulously, so I have to mention it anyway. It's a Bissell Total Floors Multi Surface Multi Cyclonic Pet with Febreze filter....it was about $120, Bissell Model #61C5-W. It's the first vacuum I've ever had that I LOVE...it's a pure sucking dream, honest! I couldn't believe what came out of the carpet when we used it. It's not too heavy, either...my 15yo daughter does most of the vacuuming and she's very petite....and it has a 35 foot cord, which is awesome and a pet hair tool. I highly recommend it if you can overlook the fact that it's upright and bagless...we've also not experienced problems with dirt going all over when we empty the cup, if that helps! Good luck with finding the perfect new vacuum for you!Carey with Stylehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15850471323750994691noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2687899793433885679.post-56406280847710485322013-11-22T18:24:06.556-06:002013-11-22T18:24:06.556-06:00LOL - I like the way you think John!LOL - I like the way you think John!Kim@Snug Harborhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12066749954523201722noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2687899793433885679.post-81783158776548239552013-11-22T18:23:36.068-06:002013-11-22T18:23:36.068-06:00It's an on going adventure over here, isn'...It's an on going adventure over here, isn't it??Kim@Snug Harborhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12066749954523201722noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2687899793433885679.post-48890463527560994442013-11-22T18:23:06.092-06:002013-11-22T18:23:06.092-06:00OMG - I remember those carpet sweepers - they actu...OMG - I remember those carpet sweepers - they actually worked pretty good. My mom and dad also had an Electrolux vacuum cleaner in the 60's that I think they may still have and my dad uses in his work shop. They don't make them like that anymore.Kim@Snug Harborhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12066749954523201722noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2687899793433885679.post-54187923750046151142013-11-22T18:21:38.340-06:002013-11-22T18:21:38.340-06:00Thanks Linda. Today I kicked around our wet/dry s...Thanks Linda. Today I kicked around our wet/dry shop vac. Great suction on that but its so big to haul around. Totally a last resort type of thing.Kim@Snug Harborhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12066749954523201722noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2687899793433885679.post-87794350407686905872013-11-22T17:05:05.981-06:002013-11-22T17:05:05.981-06:00I sympathize- recently tried to clean up a bit for...I sympathize- recently tried to clean up a bit for my brother's visit. Vacuum wouldn't suck- this one supposed to be good for dog hair- tried to unclog and ended up with the brush not working either. got out an old canister but the new carpet is wrong for it and it just won't glide. I just put them both away and live with the dog hair.Johnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13587746860313874086noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2687899793433885679.post-26343760525342018772013-11-22T11:58:42.395-06:002013-11-22T11:58:42.395-06:00It really is so frustrating! I I hope you find som...It really is so frustrating! I I hope you find something you like. I can't help....I have 2 different cleaners and they don't match what you want. Have you looked at reviews online? That's always interesting! lol Sending you some MORE hugs...you've had a tough few days! Your buddy, Diane~Lavender Dreamer~https://www.blogger.com/profile/06298191144517740164noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2687899793433885679.post-39779774588025793342013-11-22T09:31:43.845-06:002013-11-22T09:31:43.845-06:00I probably would have thrown it out the door too! ...I probably would have thrown it out the door too! They just don't make anything very well today. In 50 years of having a house, my dad has owned two. In 21 years of having my house, I think I am on number 4. I like the canister type better too until it gets caught on the lip of a rug. Guess nothing is perfect. Good luck. Maybe we should go back to old-fashioned, powerless carpet sweepers! Ha, ha...Dianehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03336382489523622350noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2687899793433885679.post-839801442034132312013-11-22T09:30:43.868-06:002013-11-22T09:30:43.868-06:00I've always used a pull-behind bagged vaccum c...I've always used a pull-behind bagged vaccum cleaner up until about two years ago, when our faithful old Sears vacuum died. We ended up buying a Eureka Pet vacuum, upright and bagless. It was quite a transition for me! Although I like this vacuum (it picks up dog hair like no one's business!) I'm not fond of having to empty a dusty canister or lug around a heavy upright. I've heard Dyson makes great vacuums, but they are expensive. Good luck!Linda W.https://www.blogger.com/profile/00805197763483105000noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2687899793433885679.post-74706612399543031882013-11-22T09:15:51.696-06:002013-11-22T09:15:51.696-06:00LOL - I'm glad you enjoyed the post Deb. I wa...LOL - I'm glad you enjoyed the post Deb. I was so angry when I wrote it. Maybe I wouldn't hate vacuuming so much if I had a machine that was easier to use? I doubt it tho. xoKim@Snug Harborhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12066749954523201722noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2687899793433885679.post-48161477319799814152013-11-22T09:14:04.028-06:002013-11-22T09:14:04.028-06:00That sounds like a possibility - is it lightweight...That sounds like a possibility - is it lightweight?Kim@Snug Harborhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12066749954523201722noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2687899793433885679.post-9053539965131114502013-11-22T08:09:49.772-06:002013-11-22T08:09:49.772-06:00Oh my gosh!!! I was laughing out loud, Kim!!! I...Oh my gosh!!! I was laughing out loud, Kim!!! I'm sorry..I feel your pain, but you just made me laugh about heaving the sweeper out the door, then flipping it off!!!<br />hahahaha!!! Oh,,,too funny.<br />I can't recommend one for you. I bought a cheapo without a bag, and I hate it. It's dirty, and nasty when I empty it. I have to constantly clean the filters, and I hate the thoughts of what I am brushing out of there!!! barf. <br />I hope you can find something better than what you had. If not, write another review for us...lol.<br />Hugs.<br />xoDebbiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16600235934416288679noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2687899793433885679.post-689602893136060712013-11-22T07:23:20.154-06:002013-11-22T07:23:20.154-06:00Awww I'm so sorry you are having such a tough ...Awww I'm so sorry you are having such a tough time Kim!! I really can't be of any help because I switched to an upright a few years ago! We 'stumbled' upon our Bissell from Walmart a few years ago when Jess was in undergrad and the vacuum we sent with her died. We went to Walmart and got their upright for a little over $40 bucks and love it!! It works beautifully, has attachments onboard...and has a bag!! You could try it!! (They also have the bagless one that we just bought for our place in Ft. Myers) I am very pleased with them and it's cheap (inexpensive)!! I also have their carpet shampooer which is awesome!Shellladyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04793379160928673009noreply@blogger.com