Vacuum Cleaners

Advantages: Suction...
Disadvantages: everything else...

...only 7 months. Following Vax instructions for under warranty repairs I brought my machine to their local repair centre where it has been sitting for 10 days without nobody repairing it or updating me until I have complained with Vax service manager who only then informed me that there were no spare motors available for the repair. He then instructed me to call their premium rate phone line (of course, so they can get money even from the customers ...
...her team leader, since probably Vax managers are too busy to deal with insignificant customers. The team leader at least listened and promised to get the replacement machine sent on their fastest delivery service which usually takes 3-4 working days. I am still waiting. I will never purchase a Vax product again and I would never advise anybody to buy one. ... Read review

Advantages: amazing cleaning power, easy to empty
Disadvantages: a bit awkward to steer until you get used to it

I've never had a Dyson before but so many friends have said they were good so I decided to invest! It's easy to use and has great suction - I can't believe how much more dirt it picks up compared to my old vacuum cleaner. So easy to empty as well, just hold over a bin, press a button and the bottom opens and all the dirt tips out! Can be a bit dusty though! But much less messy that my old "bag" cleaner. Love the telescopic tube which is great for ...
...long cable too which means I can plug it in in my living room and do the whole flat without unplugging it! Was a bit awkard to steer at first though but am getting used to it now. My carpets haven't looked so clean in years so I'm very happy! ... Read review

Advantages: Excellent suction, picks up all dirt, great accessories, hose good for corners
Disadvantages: Very very heavy & difficult to manouvre. So heavy I can't use it!

I bought the new Vax Mach 7 over the weekend and unfortunately it is going back to the shop shortly. In terms of suction and accessories, it is brilliant - picks up all the dirt and dust and the hose suction is fantastic for corners, skirting boards etc. HOWEVER, it is so heavy and difficult to manoevre that I simply cannot use it. It weighs over 10kg and I am no weakling but I cannot carry that up and down the stairs. It is really hard to push ...
...me. I phoned the Vax helpline and the lady told me it was an extremely heavy machine and as it's hurt my back I can take it back as it's not fit for the purpose for which I bought it. I honestly think it would be easier to move a cement mixer around the house! Let's hope Curry's see it the same way! ... Read review

Advantages: Quiet running & easy to use
Disadvantages: Not up to tougher cleaning

Review of Miele S 380 cleaner This is a bagged vacuum cleaner from the manufacturer, Miele. The Ciao photograph shows the product in red however my own is 'Bahama Blue'. I purchased mine to replace a cylinder style cleaner that I use for my static caravan. **The product** The vacuum cleaner is a fairly basic model, it does not come with many attachments, i.e. No pet hair brush, or fragrance pocket for those little air fresheners. The cleaner is ...
...paid from amazon. The Miele S 380 has a variable power function sited on the handle to regulate the suction level. This is basically a sliding opening. The overall structure is robust, with two interconnecting stainless steel tubes and a flexible plastic hose. The brushes are sturdy, the product is easy to set up and very well made. The length of the hose is absolutely perfect for me, I am tall, 5 feet 9, whether this would suit a shorter person, ... Read review

Advantages: Light, good suction
Disadvantages: Uses bags

...one to replace the old style one, my grandma gave to me when i got my own house it was 12 years old before it finally had to be replaced! but i have owened a dyson and a vax and they just dont compare to a good old panasonic hoover!! ... Read review