Hoover for elderly MiL

I'm not elderly but have joint problems and sometimes my cordless Dyson is too heavy for me so I wouldn't recommend one.
I also have a robot vacuum and I would recommend one.
The remote is like a very basic tv remote, start, stop, reverse, back to base.
Not complicated at all.
I'd also recommend a long handled dustpan and brush if she doesn't already have one.
A pp's idea of appealing to her social conscience and keeping the cleaner might also be worth a shot?

We have a beldray cordless that's nice and light. My 9 year old can carry it upstairs with no problem so it should be light enough.

I do it outside due to the issue of the catches not being very secure and liable to pop out and risk spilling the contents. I empty my Dyson inside with no problem. Push down a knob to open the lid and drop everything neatly into the bin. Two pushes allows you to remove the container completely for a really good clean or to change the filter, but that doesn't need to be done often. Best to empty frequently and not overfill, but because it isn't messy to empty, that's not a problem.

[quote Zolrets]@MereDintofPandiculation. Can’t find a photo to show but yes, obviously not the entire hoover but the plastic casing that houses a fabric type liner. These parts separate out. The plastic is ok to wash. The fabric part less so as it takes longer to dry and gets smelly if it’s put back damp. And yes to the PP who mentioned that the clips can be insecure. On both the ones my mum had you have to be really careful that they are housed properly otherwise they spring apart.[/quote]
We have two of the fabric filters, so each has plenty of time to dry before it's put back in. Never needed to wash the plastic part.

Not sure what the problem with clips is. Agree you do have to make sure the lid of the dust container has engaged properly, but it's not difficult.

@ShoppingBasket , you've made my day. I don't often cry with laughter but the video about the Vileda brush has done the trick. 'As simple as hell'.
The chap's accent is one which is close to my heart, which may have helped.

A Eufy robot vacuum is the same ballpark price as the G-Tech. I must say as an ex cleaner who used clients' hoovers, the G-Tech was great, but a bit crap at corners and I always got cramp in my hand using it - and I don't have arthritis!

The Eufy is ace, and if she can use her TV remote, she'll be able to use it fine.

I have bad arthritis in my wrists and could not manage my hoover any more. I bought a cordless Dyson and absolutely love it. I only empty it probably once a week, and we have cats. Also, the filter only needs rinsing once a month or so - we have a spare so it’s a quick swap. It is a bit fiddly to swap the heads, but I’m guessing she won’t be doing this any way.

Is she entitled to anything as a result of her injury? My mum broke her shoulder and she was entitled to something and she use that to pay for a cleaner. She employed somebody from church and when she was planning to let them go, we persuaded her that the woman needed the money and she was right to use her benefits to pay for the wages. She really likes to have the cleaner now and enjoys the company. It's as though she was given permission to hand over jobs.

We bought MIL a Gtech Air Ram and she loves it. Again, arthritic and can't have anything too heavy. She'd been coveting them for a couple of years and her friend has one. We've got a shark and BIL a Dyson and we both commented that actually they are heavy for an older person to use.

My late DM loved her gTech, so much so, she convinced DSis to get one, too. Very suitable for your DM, I'd say.

DH's Gran has the Gtech, she loves it so much she bought one for her best friend

I’m NOT clued in I should say!

Would a robot vacuum be a trip hazard? I don’t have one so I’m clued in on how they work.

Actually all the taking apart is a pain especially as you need to do it frequently. I don’t know if anyone dares empty them
inside. I do it outside due to the issue of the catches not being very secure and liable to pop out and risk spilling the contents. The Phillips converts to a handheld so I can just take that section out and I can also remove a section of the asda one to make it less unwieldy. I’ve still dropped parts in the bin and got dust blown in my face. I’d say they are useful for emergency clean ups for those who are unstable with someone else emptying and rinsing as required.

The Dyson vacuum is quite lightweight. My mil also has one and she loves it!

@MereDintofPandiculation. Can’t find a photo to show but yes, obviously not the entire hoover but the plastic casing that houses a fabric type liner. These parts separate out. The plastic is ok to wash. The fabric part less so as it takes longer to dry and gets smelly if it’s put back damp. And yes to the PP who mentioned that the clips can be insecure. On both the ones my mum had you have to be really careful that they are housed properly otherwise they spring apart.

I have a rechargeable GTech. It's one of the lower level (cheaper) models. No bag needed. Turns on by a foot operated button. Very light and easy.

My parents love their Dyson cordless, very light, easy to manoeuvre and get up and down the stairs.

@tnetenba it's lightweight. The end is a push fit thing, so can fall off if you don't push it in hard enough. But generally it's easy to use. Plug in and go.

What about a vileda electric brush? My dad loves his and sufficient for quick clean

Oo that Bush one that @Mum6457 linked to looks brilliant actually. I can't imagine she will need anything heavy duty so even if it isn't the most powerful does it matter? And at the price getting two is a lot more affordable.

I'd probably avoid a Shark or Dyson if you're going to go for a cordless as they are quite heavy at the bit you hold as that is where the motor and battery is. We used to have a GTech Air ram which would probably be better as the weight was at the base, it self propelled so you steered more than pushed and it could just be left stood up (handy if she needs a break halfway through etc), whereas the Dyson and Shark need put back in a holder or folded to stay up themselves.

I'm not sure what the new Gtechs are like because it has been awhile since I have had one but I would go and look at them in a shop if you can.

Our Shark is heavy. It's amazing but not light.

Can you go to somewhere like Curry's and try them out for 'lightness'? Hoovers can be so heavy.

Yes to cordless, yes to two.

I like my Dyson because the bits fit together well - eg stick plus carpet brush, but for the stairs you can take the stick out and put the carpet brush straight into the machine. Much easier to manage.