Do you have a vacuum that you love? Tell me! - Page 2

sunflowermom · 04-05-2016, 07:57 AM

I bought the Shark Liftaway after reading suggestions on this board several months ago. I'm so glad we did- thanks for the recommendations, ladies! It's super light and really gets a ton of dirt out. Sometimes I look in the canister and think no way-it must somehow be generating extra dirt to make me feel satisfied that I'm doing a good job.

It's light enough that my 4 year old loves to help, I had to limit him to only twice/day

Dandelion · 04-05-2016, 05:29 PM

So when I Google Shark Lift Away there seem to bee a lot of different models and price ranges - how do I chose?

heidiwilson2001 · 04-05-2016, 06:09 PM

I must of had a lemon in regards to the shark, I didn't like it much. The short hose on mine annoyed me. I just got an Electrolux canister, it was pricier than shark but I really love it. I got it on an open box thing on amazon. It's super light and has a long hose. I love the suction control, works awesome experience on kids little car rug.

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Soliloquy · 04-05-2016, 09:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Dandelion

So when I Google Shark Lift Away there seem to bee a lot of different models and price ranges - how do I chose?

I have the Rotator.

My dh bought it. It's the only model I've tried.

Ms_Dahl · 04-06-2016, 02:43 PM

Is the Shark vacuum good for allergy sufferers? We are in the market for a new vacuum as well and since my son has various allergies, we wanted one with a HEPA filter.

ViolaMum · 04-07-2016, 09:04 AM

Mine has a HEPA filter and one of those Allergy Foundation seals of Approval, but is bagless.

(I know bagless is supposed to be bad for allergy sufferers, but I'm the only one that empties it, and I don't have allergies.) DH and a couple of the kids have outdoor allergies. We haven't had any issues, if that helps.

DahliaRW · 04-07-2016, 09:15 AM

I have one without a hepa filter, which I worried about because I do have bad indoor allergies. It's not been an issue. I think it's because it vacuums so much better than the vacuum I had before which did have hepa (but my allergies were worse with it). I will empty it, but I do so outside, and it's not a problem.

Ms_Dahl · 04-07-2016, 01:13 PM

How do you empty a bagless vacuum?

DahliaRW · 04-07-2016, 01:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Ms_Dahl

How do you empty a bagless vacuum?

There is a canister on the vacuum that holds all you vacuum up. With my Shark, you detach it by unclipping two latches on the side (they are very secure, won't come undone accidentally) and lift up. Then you unlatch the bottom and empty it into a garbage can or bag or whatever. Then you put it back together. With my Shark, you can wash the filter which is under the canister as well, so no extra garbage, other than the junk you vacuum up. The canister is also clear, which is nice when you accidentally vacuum up your child's legos. (but then I make them dig for them!)

Soliloquy · 04-07-2016, 01:32 PM

My Shark is a sealed system, it's supposed to be better than HEPA.

I bring the garbage bag outside and empty the canister outside.

Ms_Dahl · 04-07-2016, 02:57 PM

Thanks for explaining that to me. Soliloquy, I saw that you have a Shark Rotator, is that right? I see there is a Shark Navigator Liftaway being recommended as well. Is there any specific reason you went with that version of the Shark brand? Also, is it the Rotator Professional one?

Soliloquy · 04-07-2016, 03:14 PM

Mine is a Shark Rotator Lift Away. It has the word "professional" on it.

I have never used the lift away feature, though. The vacuum is very light and maneuverable on the stairs.

This is the one I have
Shark NV501 Rotator Professional Lift-Away Vacuum Cleaner https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0091JG0LY..._mUTbxbM5FXGMH

tempestjewel · 04-09-2016, 10:05 AM

Another Shark fan (ours is an older model, not sure they still sell our specific one).

Do you have a Costco membership? They have several Shark models and if you hate it they have the best return policy. I often buy things like vacuums and small appliances from Costco because of their generous return policy (though the prices are usually quite competitive, too).

mommylove · 04-09-2016, 01:24 PM

If dyson is in the running, I saw one on Groupon for half off the other day.

SalH · 04-28-2016, 01:10 AM

I love my Dyson stick vac for routine daily clean ups. It's accessible in a living area, always on charge and my house would look v different without it. I have an older barrel vac, also a Dyson, that really is a special event these days.

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04-05-2016, 07:57 AM	#16
sunflowermom Rose Garden Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Oregon Posts: 3,579	Re: Do you have a vacuum that you love? Tell me! I bought the Shark Liftaway after reading suggestions on this board several months ago. I'm so glad we did- thanks for the recommendations, ladies! It's super light and really gets a ton of dirt out. Sometimes I look in the canister and think no way-it must somehow be generating extra dirt to make me feel satisfied that I'm doing a good job. It's light enough that my 4 year old loves to help, I had to limit him to only twice/day __________________ Mae Married my DH in 2/2008 Gave birth my DS 3/2012

04-05-2016, 05:29 PM	#17
Dandelion Rose Garden Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 5,508	Re: Do you have a vacuum that you love? Tell me! So when I Google Shark Lift Away there seem to bee a lot of different models and price ranges - how do I chose? __________________ aka, mamacheetah, Nicole wife to one daydreamer mama to seven - six boys with a girl in there somewhere B 8/99 O1 5/03 V 6/05 M 7/07 L 11/10 H 11/12 O2 11/15

04-05-2016, 06:09 PM	#18
heidiwilson2001 Seedling Rose Join Date: Mar 2016 Posts: 17	Re: Do you have a vacuum that you love? Tell me! I must of had a lemon in regards to the shark, I didn't like it much. The short hose on mine annoyed me. I just got an Electrolux canister, it was pricier than shark but I really love it. I got it on an open box thing on amazon. It's super light and has a long hose. I love the suction control, works awesome experience on kids little car rug. Sent from my SM-G920T using Tapatalk __________________ Heidi, wife to Antonio for 16 years and mommy to our babies: Dd 15, DS 12, DD 7, DD 5, DD 3, DS 1, 18 weeks pregnant, and two blessings in heaven.

04-06-2016, 02:43 PM	#20
Ms_Dahl Rose Trellis Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 2,026	Re: Do you have a vacuum that you love? Tell me! Is the Shark vacuum good for allergy sufferers? We are in the market for a new vacuum as well and since my son has various allergies, we wanted one with a HEPA filter.

04-07-2016, 09:04 AM	#21
ViolaMum Rose Garden Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 5,542	Re: Do you have a vacuum that you love? Tell me! Mine has a HEPA filter and one of those Allergy Foundation seals of Approval, but is bagless. (I know bagless is supposed to be bad for allergy sufferers, but I'm the only one that empties it, and I don't have allergies.) DH and a couple of the kids have outdoor allergies. We haven't had any issues, if that helps. __________________ Darcy married to my Photographic Genius (1/00) Mom to: Prima, Secunda, Tertia, and Quarta Youth and Beauty are fleeting, but the ability to bake a great chocolate cake lasts forever!

04-07-2016, 09:15 AM	#22
DahliaRW Rose Garden Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 3,793	Re: Do you have a vacuum that you love? Tell me! I have one without a hepa filter, which I worried about because I do have bad indoor allergies. It's not been an issue. I think it's because it vacuums so much better than the vacuum I had before which did have hepa (but my allergies were worse with it). I will empty it, but I do so outside, and it's not a problem. __________________ ISFJ Mom married to an INTP Dad; busy raising 2 sons (15, 12) and a daughter (10)!

04-07-2016, 01:13 PM	#23
Ms_Dahl Rose Trellis Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 2,026	Re: Do you have a vacuum that you love? Tell me! How do you empty a bagless vacuum?

04-07-2016, 01:32 PM	#25
Soliloquy Rose Garden Why climb a mountain? Because it's there! Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Selkirk Mountains Posts: 52,860	Re: Do you have a vacuum that you love? Tell me! My Shark is a sealed system, it's supposed to be better than HEPA. I bring the garbage bag outside and empty the canister outside.

04-07-2016, 02:57 PM	#26
Ms_Dahl Rose Trellis Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 2,026	Re: Do you have a vacuum that you love? Tell me! Thanks for explaining that to me. Soliloquy, I saw that you have a Shark Rotator, is that right? I see there is a Shark Navigator Liftaway being recommended as well. Is there any specific reason you went with that version of the Shark brand? Also, is it the Rotator Professional one? Last edited by Ms_Dahl; 04-07-2016 at 03:24 PM. Reason: added the full name of the other vacuum

04-07-2016, 03:14 PM	#27
Soliloquy Rose Garden Why climb a mountain? Because it's there! Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Selkirk Mountains Posts: 52,860	Re: Do you have a vacuum that you love? Tell me! Mine is a Shark Rotator Lift Away. It has the word "professional" on it. I have never used the lift away feature, though. The vacuum is very light and maneuverable on the stairs. This is the one I have Shark NV501 Rotator Professional Lift-Away Vacuum Cleaner https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0091JG0LY..._mUTbxbM5FXGMH

04-09-2016, 10:05 AM	#28
tempestjewel Climbing Rose Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Washington State Posts: 1,361	Re: Do you have a vacuum that you love? Tell me! Another Shark fan (ours is an older model, not sure they still sell our specific one). Do you have a Costco membership? They have several Shark models and if you hate it they have the best return policy. I often buy things like vacuums and small appliances from Costco because of their generous return policy (though the prices are usually quite competitive, too). __________________ Naomi, INFJ, married to my carpenter DH, and mama to DC (19), DD (16), DS (13), DD (9), and DD (7). Plus three kitties, Mango, Mochi, and Lola.

04-09-2016, 01:24 PM	#29
mommylove Rose Garden Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 9,120	Re: Do you have a vacuum that you love? Tell me! If dyson is in the running, I saw one on Groupon for half off the other day. __________________

04-28-2016, 01:10 AM	#30
SalH Rose Trellis Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Adelaide, South Australia Posts: 1,590	Re: Do you have a vacuum that you love? Tell me! I love my Dyson stick vac for routine daily clean ups. It's accessible in a living area, always on charge and my house would look v different without it. I have an older barrel vac, also a Dyson, that really is a special event these days. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk __________________ Sal (41) wife to Matthew (41) Home educating mummy to: DS1 (13), DS2 (11) DS3 (9), DD1 (7), DD2 (5) and DD3 (3).

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