I'm sure I've read threads with vacuum cleaner advice on MN before... but please indulge me in another one, cos my vacuum cleaner started generating smoke from the motor so its a gonner.
It was a big Medicare vac we inherited from a relative, so a canister on wheels with a hose, a dustbag inside.
I've used cordless stick vacuum cleaners before and found the frequent emptying of the chamber annoying. plus the charge not lasting well (I think it was a cheap brand)
We're not ready/ set up for a robot vac.
What's your recommendation? I wish you could test drive vacuum cleaners, it seems like taking a punt and hoping you buy one you like. I feel I like dustbags but they don't seem fashionable.
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