[lroding]

Hi,
       I'm looking for vacuum cleaner.
I've read the write ups on the Sebo BS36 and the Sebo Dart2 and frankly wonder which one to go for!!
I notice that the Sebo Dart only uses a 3.5 Ltr bag while the BS36 uses a 5Ltr bag.
This seems a significant difference if you vacuuming large areas like communal areas in blocks of flats.
Also the Dart has a detachable head. Does this introduce an inherent weakness by virtue of taking the head on and off
Also who offers the most competitive pricing
Any advise would be greatly appreciated

Many Thanks

Keith Denton
Simply Maintain

[stains-away]

Ive got a bs36 and think theyre totally over rated, there was a thread running on here a couple of weeks ago entitled best vacuum?, i would chuck a link to it but cant work out how to do it :, try the search facility and you'll find it,
                                                                                     Andy

[Liahona]

In my opinion a hundred pound Henry will out perform any sebo. A hundred and fifty pound Henry will have extra filters if you have pets to deal with. No comparison, I wouldnt ever buy a Sebo...... Not just Henry's, many others are better too, but as said before, check out the other postings on vacs, best, Dave.

[carpetclean]

Henry is ok fro general building work but not for cleaning a carpet . sebos and the like have a rotary brush that drives independently and beats the dust from the carpet. saying that if you look on the envirodri site you will see they do the v36 which has all the tools needed for the job unlike a sebo which are exras. i have a brand new one for sale at a knocked down price of £200 they retail at 275 plus vat so if you are interested keith then give me a bell on 020  8240 0750 or email me pete

[BRSL]

Im a bit of a fan of the Kirby, people either know what they and know there expensive or like the look of it as it looks like it's going to do the business,

two men walk into a property, one swinging a dart like it's a feather and one lugging a kirby in, who's going to look the most pro.

James

[CARPET KNIGHTS]

Who is going to be out of business the soonest due to back problems?

[therapist]

The Kirby is extremely powerful, but very heavy, which is often the inevitable combination.........

Henry...........Dave, on this occasion, you must be joking, they are hated by almost everyone who uses them. In the small tub category the best and most efficient I've ever found, is the Yes Water Filtration vacuum, which really does, what Dyson claims, but does'nt deliver.............water captures all of the tiny particles which escape, even the finest filters..............and gives maximum power, always.

I know there are some portables with built in vacs..........not new and seems a good and logical idea..........but only if filtration is improved, or motors suffer.

So.............there's no best vacuum, bub several favourites.........same as machines

rob m

[therapist]

Goron's comment is one of the most important considerations when selecting all of your equipment.................always consider how it could affect you as a user.

I've recurring Sciatica and Spinal compression, which stopped me working fulltime about seven years ago, but nowadays, as a physical therapist can fix and maintain my pelvis and spine...........don't be a slave to your business, it can be very, very painful.

So.........as Goron suggests.............. Get a machine which won't damage you, but give a reasonable performance'

Something worth considering..............can the vacuum you use in a client's home, leave a lasting and pleasant impression...........one can !

rob m

[BRSL]

Goron

wight cant be that much of an isssue as a lot of people are still lugging in and out or there van there very over weight portys, and you forget im a bit younger than you  

[lroding]

Thank you for your great response

Wow such a lot of different opinons, I guess that's inevitable!

At present I use Premiere cyclinder models (very reliable), Henrys, even a dyson for low profile carpets with dog hairs ...     but these have only been used for general cleaning.
Now I've ventured into carpet cleaning and it appears to me that cyclinder models without brush heads just don't cut the mustard
I guess I wasn't very clear in asking the question.
My fault.
Sorry.
So perhaps I should rephrase it.
What in your experience is the best vacuum cleaner for carpet cleaning use?
Weight obviously is a factor due to continual use

Many Thanks

Keith Denton
Simply Maintain

[CARPET KNIGHTS]

Hi Jay

Only a very very little bit younger, I'm only 27.

But I know from my Engineering days how easy it is to damage your back even muscle damage can give you recurring problems and when your working for yourself there is no company sick pay to rely on!

Cheers Goron

[CARPET KNIGHTS]

Personally i would say the sebo dart is a good choice and at a reasonable price. But then again the Vorwork is an excellent machine but you can expect to pay around £900 for a good one unless you look on Ebay where they are for sale sometimes for around £250 from germany but then you have the problem of aftersales service and do you actually trust people on ebay there are a lot of scammers!

Cheers Goron

[john rees]

I have tried quite a few vacs over the years and have to say the kirby seems the most powerful, as for the weight it is heavier than most, but if you make sure when you buy one it is a model with tech drive as these are partially self propelled when going forward and in reverse, the only down side is they are a bit fiddley when you need to attach the hose! don't be put off by the price as you can pick up second hand ones for about £100 in the local papers or on e-bay.
        all the best
                          John

[stains-away]

I know the health impications of lugging heavy stuff about only too well,i gave up welding heavy structural steel after 9 years, the last 2 of which were spent mostly laying on the floor with prolapsed discs in my lumber,since changing my job and the way i work (using ramps to lift gear in and out of the van etc) i havent had any problems,ask yourself if lugging a heavy vacuum about to look "pro" is worth spending 3 months at a time not being able to get up off the floor and not knowing what day it is due to the medication your taking!!!

[carpetclean]

keith as well as the v36 i have a kirby for sale which has been totally refurbished
i bought it for 165 on ebay but i prefer my v26 and sebo you can have it for 120 if you want it

[Phil Marlor]

I have the Sebo BS36 and has already been said its a bit over rated, however they are very durable.

I also bought my wife a Sebo Dart at the show last week (aint I nice) and I have to say this seems to have a lot more power and suction (really sticks to the carpet).

So I would go for either the Dart (2) or go on ebay & pick up a cheap Kirby which in my opinion are the best.

Weight doesn't come into it, a lot of items in this business are a lot heavier than a vacuum cleaner.

Rgds
Phil

[Chris_Thomas]

Hi
Check out http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=4449855624&ssPageName=ADME:B:FSEL:UK:1
I bought one off this guy and it's good as gold.
Top machine for £40
Cheers
Chris

[AJCleaningServices]

...At present I use Premiere cyclinder models (very reliable)...

Keith,
If you are looking for a cylinder vacuum cleaner then it should be TASKI BABY BORA or my second choice VICTOR.
Kirby is too heavy, Dyson is a toy (built for storage not for work).
Sebo is overpriced (shop around and you may pay up to £200 for BS36), I would go for it.
Regards,
Arthur

[Steve Chapman]

I used a kirby for years and they are good, but like many others it  seems i have payed the price of a bad back, a trapped nerve on several occasions and so i've ditched the kirby as it was so heavy to lug in and out the van all day and now just use the henry, the new model has a rotating air powered brush on it which is great, only wish i'd done it sooner.
it's not worth worrying about how "pro" you look the customer will remember what a good job you did, not what sort of vacuum you were caryying :
regards
steve

[Len Gribble]

I keep been asked where did you get that vacuum from (there words Hoover) considering becoming an agent, come on HD, Prochem etc.

Len the dart