need a new hoover

markwilliams82 · 8 Jan 2010 at 12:45

can anyone recommend me a new hoover which is good at getting cat hairs off the carpet? the one we've got is awful and just overheats

weescott · 8 Jan 2010 at 12:47

Try a Dyson instead of a Hoover. We manage fine with just the standard one.

CircleFaust · 8 Jan 2010 at 13:04

i have a Samsung SU3350 Bagless Upright (think that is the model)

very good vacuum cleaner.

check Arrhgos, thats where i got mine

MarkDavis · 8 Jan 2010 at 13:11

Get one of those that specifically cover pets and have a 'turbo' brush attachment. I have a bagless Morphy Richards 'Performair' pets which works a treat.

Nick1881 · 8 Jan 2010 at 13:13

Henry

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footman · 8 Jan 2010 at 13:14

Miele Cat & Dog.

bledd · 8 Jan 2010 at 13:21

Dyson with the carpet brushes, that's what my mum always gets, your carpet will change colour the first time you use it

derkaderka · 8 Jan 2010 at 13:22

Dyson , they last forever

I have had mine for about 8 years now and its grand

Knubje · 8 Jan 2010 at 13:23

Dyson Animal, designed specifically for the job you require it for...

My rents have two cats and it does the job well!

Glaucus · 8 Jan 2010 at 13:23

Panasonic Fold n Go although I have never used it on hair it is brilliant, just make sure you get one which is designed for hair and has the hepa filters.

Got mine for about ~£30 of ebay. catalogue return, which means perfect working order, basically means used once and sent back.

Although it's developed a fault(although I think my fault, broken plastic) so need to buy another. But it's lasted years.

mr_x_plosion said:
Henry

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They don't even pick up dust and are so over priced.

Simi · 8 Jan 2010 at 13:32

We have a dog and cat and use a standard dyson (about 6 years old now) and it works great. Can't believe how long it's lasted compared to the crappy ones we used to buy and I'm expecting it to last another 6 years!

Basher · 8 Jan 2010 at 13:36

AcidHell2 said:
They don't even pick up dust and are so over priced.

Yes, they do. Much, much better than they used to be. Significantly better results in our home than a Dyson.

Simi · 8 Jan 2010 at 13:37

Basher said:
Yes, they do. Much, much better than they used to be. Significantly better results in our home than a Dyson.

LIES!!!!!111

Glaucus · 8 Jan 2010 at 13:38

Basher said:
Yes, they do. Much, much better than they used to be. Significantly better results in our home than a Dyson.

They are crap, even the new ones, use a proper hoover and you will see an instant change in carpet colour.

vagwest · 8 Jan 2010 at 13:41

another vote for dyson

had one about 7 years now only thing we had to do with it was fit a new drive belt after 4 years at the whopping cost of a couple of quid

still going strong and works wonders

Basher · 8 Jan 2010 at 13:41

AcidHell2 said:
They are crap, even the new ones, use a proper hoover and you will see an instant change in carpet colour.

Nope, ours is not crap. We saw a change in carpet colour with Henry. We've used Dysons and Hoovers and they didn't produce the same results.

POB · 8 Jan 2010 at 13:46

Henry is made in the UK also which is a good thing.

Squink · 8 Jan 2010 at 13:49

My parents have had 2 Dysons, neither of which saw any particularly strenuous use. On both of them the cable cover came loose where the cable joins the main body, making them potentially dangerous. I wouldn't buy a Dyson having seen this.

Also, my mate got a Dyson and it was an ergonomic nightmare. It took about 15 minutes to figure out how to detach the different head thingies that you put on the hose for cleaning stairs and suchlike.

Vonhelmet · 8 Jan 2010 at 14:08

Meh. Our Dyson works fine and does a grand job. It's about 5 years old now.

Cosimo · 8 Jan 2010 at 14:10

vonhelmet said:
Meh. Our Dyson works fine and does a grand job. It's about 5 years old now.

Yup, same here been going for ages.