Got the Dyson but do not like it.
we use a rainbow, great vacuum, a little pricey, but we feel it was worth the money
the new shark navigator at 199.00. find a demo at bed bath beyond. it's a great machine and lots less expensive than dyson.
I used to sell Kirby Vacuum cleaners when I was young. They are very expensive however in all of my demonstrations I could never beat the cheap old Shop Vac. While the Shop Vac does not come with fancy attachments it is the most sensible design. The vacuums with the paper bags designs are sheer stupidity. They blow bacteria all through the air. Absolute nonsense. The little water tanks sound like a good idea but I find the machines awkward and clumsy and frustrating. Give me that sensible Shop Vac any day and get your fancy gadgets out of my face.
I've had good luck with Bissell over the years, and I have a small Dirt Devil for stairs and my car. Of course they have complex vacuum cleaners that can run well over a thousand bucks. I have used those, (and sold them at one time, years ago), personally, I do not think they're worth the money. Orecks are pretty good, too. Be cautious of those pricey ones, too, because often the company will go out of business, or either stop making accessories like bags and other things you have to buy. If you can't get those items, then you have a vacuum you've spent hundreds of dollars for that is useless. My Mother and Grandmother bought a Kirby and a Rainbow years ago. They stopped making bags, so for years my Mother had a $1,200 vacuum sitting in the closet that she couldn't use because no parts were available. If you want a vacuum for in-home, or for use in your car or shop, and one that is powerful and will vacuum up water, I'd recommend a Shop-Vac. You can get those at Lowe's or Home Depot.
