Looking for suggestions for cheap vacuum cleaner

Widget on 09/12/2018 - 02:19

Hi guys,

Current vacuum cleaner seems a little poor performing, and I think it blows dust back out (allergies, makes me sneeze when I vacuum). It's a Hoover Hurricane, which I looked up, and read bad reviews on. SO thought I'd jump online and look around, and see what I can find.

Was looking at the standard style vacuums (pole>hose>unit) rather than an upright one, though kmart have a decent upright one, which seems to be getting good reviews. Wondering if anyone had any experience/thoughts about <$100 cleaners?

I came across these 2 from kmart, not sure how they are though, sill have to have a look at it,

https://www.kmart.com.au/product/2200w-bagless-vacuum/119430…

https://www.kmart.com.au/product/2400w-bagless-vacuum/119630…

But also came across this one, similar price, from Kogan…

https://www.kogan.com/au/buy/kogan-mighty-2200w-cyclonic-vac…

The Kogan one looks alright (usually does on paper), not sure how it performs in use.. probably similar to other cheaper units ?

Many people seem to like Miele C3 Cat and Dog.. unfortunately waaay out of my budget :/

Thoughts ?

Electrical & Electronics Vacuum Cleaner

Comments

  • savage bargain on 09/12/2018 - 02:45

    Back in my poor uni days, I got given a cheap old vacuum that barely could vacuum. On the suggestion of a mate, I bought one of those commercial Gulper heads (the heads on vacuums you see cleaners in offices use) and it was like a completely different machine. The gulper head semi-seals with the ground, directing the suction a bit better.

    So maybe go cheapest and spend the difference on the gulper head?

  • Some Human on 09/12/2018 - 03:35

    Spend the money and get a dyson - they suck so much more than other vacuum cleaners.

    • follow on 09/12/2018 - 05:11
      +1

      If you're gonna fork out, why would you get a Dyson over a Miele

    • Widget on 09/12/2018 - 10:03

      Thanks Super :). I've read OzBargain are pretty pro Dyson, they seem to be well known, but I've also read Dyson are a little overrated compared to other cleaners. I have read Miele C3(?) cat and dog is highly recommended, but like the Dysons, out of my price range :/.

      • Cheeper on 09/12/2018 - 13:10
        +2

        In 20 yrs time you will find that a Miele vacuum was the cheapest one you could have bought :-)
        13 month vacuum are never really cheap.

  • pegaxs on 09/12/2018 - 09:30
    +1

    None. They all suck. Some just suck more than others… *ba dum tish*

    My Sunday morning dad joke…

    I'll show myself out… :P

  • kizashi on 09/12/2018 - 09:40

    Kmart vacs had a good reputation, and very cheap. Look similar to a dyson. almost bought one myself but never. So cannot recommended but might be worth you having a look.

    • Widget on 09/12/2018 - 10:10

      Thanks Kiz :). I'll have to have a readup on them I think. :)

  • ganymede on 09/12/2018 - 11:03

    OP, I have Hoover Performer 3000 from Godfrey for $99, decent unit for the price. I also have a Miele Cat n Dog which is next level.

  • yoyo6 on 09/12/2018 - 13:46

    I have a dyson and I have problems with it since the first day. the dog hair gets stuck wrapped around the thing that spins around and I need to cut it with a small scissor every time I use it. While it was in warranty, the dyson people nicely replaced the main carpet attachment and then it broke again.

    I also won a small dustbuster type dyson in a competition. I didn't use it for a while and then called dyson about it. They said if you don't use it for a while, it breaks, sorry, too bad.

  • elgrande on 09/12/2018 - 22:10

    I got an upright one from Kmart.

    Its great.. stopped using the dyson.

Login or Join to leave a comment
Login Join