Can someone PLEASE recommend me a good vacuum cleaner?!

[OhAnotherNameChange]

Currently using a newish Vax, bought just over a year ago in the factory sale and its shit!

I've cleaned the filter and had a look to see if the pipes are clogged but all seems fine and it just doesn't pick much up!

After getting my new glasses, I can REALLY see how disgusting my carpets are (my eyesight is seriously bad, without the glasses I was in blissful ignorance of quite how grim the carpets were!)

I shall attach post hoovering pictures just to show you the level of crapness that is my Vax!

Can anyone recommend me a really REALLY good Hoover? We live in a small 2 bed upper floor flat, would like someone light with different attachments that can get right into the corners where all the grime has built up. Budget isn't great, about £150 but would be willing to go higher for something that isn't crap and will leave my carpets nice and clean!

[OhAnotherNameChange]

Thought I would come and update, I decided to go for the Bosch Athlet and it arrived today (paid for speedy delivery!) and it is AMAZING!

Haven't gotten round to doing the bedroom yet because the full clothes airer is in the way but the hallway carpet looks new! There was loads of dark grey dust right in the skirting boards which is now gone. I actually sat and watched DP Hoover the stairs and it was soooo satisfying

Thanks so much for all the suggestions, let's just hope I keep up my nice tidy regime now I have a Hoover that WORKS!

[Gooseysgirl]

Another vote for Miele Cat and Dog

[Out2pasture]

Miele all the way! Cat and Dog :)

[hotdiggedy]

Btw, I tried out a Miele cat and dog in someone else's house as that was also a hoover I had strongly considered but Im really glad I got the Sebo.

[hotdiggedy]

Well, a few people have recommended you a Sebo but you seem to be ignoring them so I'll say it again - SEBO Felix!!!

[bingohandjob]

Sebo Felix....sucks like nobody's business. Don't get a bagless vacuum if you want proper suction!

[sniffle12]

I have a Miele C3 and it's amazing. I was doubtful about getting a bagged vacuum in 2016 but the bags are really easy to insert, completely self-contained (no dust cloud when emptying) and last me about 10 vacuums of a 1 bed flat. It never loses power, has never inexplicably stopped working, long cord (I can do 4 rooms from one plug). It's love

[shovetheholly]

Also, I bloody HATE Bosch.

I have had so many problems with a dishwasher I bought from them that was giving me electric shocks!, and their customer service was shocking. (John Lewis, on the other hand, were brilliant). The customer service assistant at John Lewis said to me - and I quote - "Bosch don't do goodwill gestures".

I'm about to redo my kitchen, and their attitude has ensured that I will be avoiding ALL of their products!

[shovetheholly]

Miele cat and dog - absolutely brilliant. I had a Bosch before, and it beats it hands down.

[OhAnotherNameChange]

Sonia I'm so wary about getting another Vax, the one I have now looks similar to yours but has never been the best vacuum! Obviously mine is an older model though.

Ernest I think you've pushed me in favour of Bosch, I need to bite the bullet and just order it otherwise I will spend hours going backwards and forwards and never get either!

[ErnesttheBavarian]

We used to have a Miele. I was a bit disappointed tbh, after all the rave reviews.

After we got our dog I really wanted a bagless hoover, so went for the Bosch Pro silence. I have to say it is the best hoover I've ever had. The only thing that is a slight pain is the cord rewind but the actual hover is great and with my mutt really has to earn its keep.

[sonias27]

I've got a VAX upright vacuum cleaner and it's fantastic. It's got really powerful suction and lightweight. I've got two dogs and this hoover saves a lot of time cleaning up the dog hair.

[OhAnotherNameChange]

Ok, so I'm toying with either the Miele one and the Bosch athlet. I'm leaning more towards the Bosch but I've read a few reviews that have made me wobble!

Anyone who has a Miele one, what particular model is it you use? I've seen the Miele complete C3 which looks similar to the cat and dog models. And it's in the sale at Curry's for £150 (reduced from £300!)

I'm worried about making an expensive mistake! We don't have a lot of spare cash so this has to be something that will be good and last us. Not helped by the fact that our fridge freezer broke so we had to spend money on a new one and now our savings are depleted

[TheScottishPlay]

Sebo. Love ours. We've had it for 4 years and it's still great.

[PoohBearsHole]

Miele all the way, light, long cord just fab hides in cupboard, Dotson handheld but waaay over budget :) also not as good as the meile!

[MrsHughesCarson]

and housekeeping is my job.

[MrsHughesCarson]

Miele, i love mine almost as much as DC. and definitely more than DH

[oleoleoleole]

Miele cat and dog here, had dyson which are good but upright too heavy for me now. Miele is a cylinder and brilliant. Not cheap but worth every penny.

[CurtainsforRonnie]

Ive had it about 6 months. I dont use the attatchments as it gets so close to the edge. Although I probably should.

On the stairs, I just use it in short sweeps, to hoover each stair, its so light that you can. My toddler loves using it also.

It charges really well & you can do loads with it, before it runs out.

Ive washed the filters etc, & they dry really quick.

Like I say, Im so amazed at how much it gets up, our carpets are only 6 months old & its just me, toddler & cat. I can see my footprints in the carpet after Ive hoovered & walked on it

[FrickOnAStick]

Miele cat and dog cylinder. I'm not keen on our dyson (we have the dyson & the Miele). It's really heavy, the cable is too short and it's a pain in the arse.

[Sofabitch]

Dysons are terrible. They clog up far too easily found I spent more time unblocking it than I did hoovering.

I have a Henry (well actually a hetty) and love it.

[Wiltom]

I have this and it is amazing. Far better than dyson

www.vax.co.uk/air-stretch-upright-vacuum-cleaner?gclid=CK-T9vv30M8CFTQo0wodF3QMZg

[OhAnotherNameChange]

Jenny I saw quite a few people recommending the Miele cat and dog vacuum on different threads! The cheapest one is the C1 model, I'm not sure what the difference is between that one and the other two? I've always had upright hovers so not sure how easy I'd find it to manoeuvre? Is it one that uses bags?

Curtains that Bosch Hoover looks like just what I need! How long have you had it? Is it any good for skirting boards and corners?

[JennyOnAPlate]

We have a Miele cat and dog. Carpets look brand new again!

[CurtainsforRonnie]

www.amazon.co.uk/Bosch-BCH625KTGB-Upright-Cordless-Cleaner/dp/B00K8S68K0?tag=mumsnet&ascsubtag=mnforum-21