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Second upstairs hoover

11 replies

Babieseverywhere · 30/07/2017 23:00

I don't want to keep carrying my heavy hoover up and downstairs.

Thinking of buying a second one to keep upstairs only.

I have a tiny budget, so I can't decide if I should go for a branded second hand one off eBay or a brand new basic model from Argos?

Or not bother and stick to my heavy one.

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GoingRogue · 30/07/2017 23:01

Sell a kidney and get a Dyson V8 Smile Grin

Babieseverywhere · 30/07/2017 23:03

Lol. Not on my list of options.

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rabbit123 · 31/07/2017 00:12

Depends what you're looking for. What floor type do you have upstairs? Do you have pets? Do you want an upright or a cylinder?

whitehandledkitchenknife · 31/07/2017 01:38

If your upstairs is fairly quick and easy to vacuum, I'd take a look at the Duronic stick cleaners on Amazon. They come with a washable filter that you empty once full. I got one a couple of years, not expecting much and it's absolutely brilliant as a second/back up cleaner. They're about £25.

Babieseverywhere · 31/07/2017 13:09

We mainly have hard floors with rugs and hall carpet with cat hair.

Will look up stick recommended.

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Babieseverywhere · 31/07/2017 13:10

Not bothered what type as long as it is under £30

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Floralnomad · 31/07/2017 13:10

I have a cordless Bosch athlet upstairs , cost a lot though . If you don't mind cords I'd just get a smallish cheap one .

JT05 · 31/07/2017 13:14

As your budget is so tight, for a second hand or reconditioned Henry.

Babieseverywhere · 31/07/2017 13:15

I bought a similar looking hoover from Lidl which had no wheel and would be pushed along rugs. Does the Duronic stick roll properly on rugs and would it cope with cat hair ?

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whitehandledkitchenknife · 31/07/2017 13:49

Yes, it has wheels and yes, it copes with cat hair and assorted feathers from unfortunate birds!!! I've found that it works well on hard flooring and rugs.

Babieseverywhere · 31/07/2017 14:11

Sounds good.

Also found an old working Dyson locally £20 too...decisions decisions.

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