Heat, Spray, Suck

[badger]

the best thing I bought was a Bissel Green Tea steam mop. My dog was hard on my floor, he had a piddling problem, and when it was hot he would be drooling everywhere. So having that steam mop was a godsend.

I'd love to get the shark steam mop, the latest one that supposedly dries as you move the head along. The only caveat with the Bissel one is that it does leave the floor fairly wet and hard to dry in the winter.

I also need to find a good vacuum cleaner to replace the one I have now that is on its last legs.

Anyone know of a good vacuum cleaner that's not a massive 300pounder meant for industrial carpet cleaning? My place is 99% hardwood save for one small area rug (I vacuum every day to pick up fur and loose litter). I'd like some sort of a nozzle to clean the sofa of cat hair, too.

[jessmarimba]

No help, badger, my vacuum cleaner su...doesn't suck. It's awful. And it's pink. So I'd just recommend NOT getting the $30 clearance one at Target.

But that Bissell Green Tea Steam mop sounds amazing.

[OakLeaf]

I love my bagless direct-drive Kenmores. Well, as much as someone who's indifferent about cleaning can love a vacuum cleaner, I guess.

[pumpkinpony]

I love my bagless direct-drive Kenmores. Well, as much as someone who's indifferent about cleaning can love a vacuum cleaner, I guess.

I have the same vacuum, but with the bag. I had read in Consumer Reports that the canister tends to have static electricity which makes dumping difficult if it is loaded with pet hair, which mine would be. It is a good vacuum. I told someone at Sears who was looking at them - the only downside I found is I know now where my carpet seams are, as the thing has sooo much suction.

And, three years later, the small attachments aren't holding up too well. One small attachment head is losing it's bristles, and the small one with the spin wheel doesn't spin anymore. The one for hardwood floors is doing well though, and that's what I use the most.

[NbyNW]

I have a Bissell SpotBot which is awesome for when my puppydog has an accident on the carpet (why is it always on the carpet?!!!)

My SIL swears by the Bissell Pet Hair Eraser for her two kitties....

When we got Gordy last year and he did his major summer shedding, I decided it was finally time to invest in a vacuum cleaner with a HEPA filter. I went with a Miele. It's a lot quieter than my old Hoover stick broom, and there's an optional small attachment that has a suction-driven rotating brush for vacuuming furniture, steps, etc. It works pretty well. I have mostly wood floors, some area rugs, and the basement is carpeted.

The Pledge Fabric Sweeper for pet hair also works pretty well for small touch-ups in between vacuumings.

[Possegal]

I have a Bissell SpotBot which is awesome for when my puppydog has an accident on the carpet

I love my SpotBot. The Bot makes its rounds among my friends and family. It was indispensible when my renal failure cat was alive - she threw up all the time. And yes, she'd be sure to move from the linoleum in the kitchen to the carpet, just so she could throw up! The living room is hardwood now. Wish I could afford to do the bedrooms as well!

[emily_in_nc]

Anyone know of a good vacuum cleaner that's not a massive 300pounder meant for industrial carpet cleaning? My place is 99% hardwood save for one small area rug (I vacuum every day to pick up fur and loose litter). I'd like some sort of a nozzle to clean the sofa of cat hair, too.

I like our lightweight, rechargeable bagless Shark vac; it's great for picking up little bits and pet hair on hard floors and low-pile rugs. Not as good on pile carpet. But since it's battery powered, it will only do about a one-bedroom apartment all at once. It's fine for touch-ups, though, and has a removable dustbuster on it too. Got it at Target; it's this one:

http://www.amazon.com/Cordless-Handh...4253203&sr=8-2