RugWorx
Member
I have a Kirby and a Sanitaire TRADITION but neither have a hose attachment. Any recommendations on a great all around vac?
I need a new Vacuum
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Mikey P
Administrator
the Workhorse is all the rage
hogjowl
Idiot™
The hose on the Workhorse is only there for cosmetic appeal
RugWorx
Member
So the hose doesn't work well?
hogjowl
Idiot™
It’s about 12 inches long
Do you routinely edge doubled over?
We use Shark Powered Lift Aways.
Do you routinely edge doubled over?
We use Shark Powered Lift Aways.
I have a Kirby, sanitare, Windsor and a royal. I always grab my eureka boss. Take out the stupid duster and add your favorite edging tool. I bought the Windsor at the state surplus for 5 bucks because my wife sucked up dog doo with hers and I wasn't interested in cleaning it out.
Small town janitorial
Member
Best edgers and professional vacuumes are windsor and pro team. My buisness has 15 vacuums in use every night. I have a mix of both. Sharks work great for the money, I use one at home. But why would you use the same tool as your customer can buy at wal mart or home depot?
hogjowl
Idiot™
Because they can readily be shown the results
And I make sure I show them
And I make sure I show them
Small town janitorial
Member
They already have a cheap vacuum with a clear cup that fills up every time they use it. Showing them that you use a 150 dollar wal mart vacuum shows them that your cheap and unprofessional.
Dolly Llama
Number 5
WRONG
just bringing a vac in is more than 93.99937% of CC'ers do
..L.T.A.
just bringing a vac in is more than 93.99937% of CC'ers do
..L.T.A.
hogjowl
Idiot™
You’ve hurt my feelings
Trip Moses
IMOL
I bought a Riccar superlight a couple of weeks ago. I like it. It’ll probably break soon.
Cleanworks
Moderator
One of my customers wanted to see the dirty water today. Said, "it's so satisfying".
Trip Moses
IMOL
I like those custys
My wife uses a customers Riccar at one of her house cleaning jobs. . I went behind it before I cleaned the carpet with my Eureka and filled it up with dog hair. I checked it out and found a dollar stuck in the hose. I new her kids were lazy but to suck up a dollar instead of reaching down and picking it up?
Dolly Llama
Number 5
here's the deal
and anyone that thinks different is just ignorant
all vacs work well when new ...even the cheapest $39 dollar Bissell
None, regardless of price are worth a chit when overfilled, filters clogged or plugged ports
it comes down to a few things
usable onboard hose attachment
reasonable longevity in a body that will stand reasonable "crew abuse"
Filtration ..not just relative ease of maintenance/clean, but sealed/filtered enough you don't get a ton of dust blown back out into the room*
pret'near every $130-$200 vac accomplishes all that
it's stoopit to spend more
Cause they all look like azz (and soft bag holders smell like it) in a few years anyway .
So instead of replacing the bag or roll brush....buy a shinny brand new one
for $150 bukz, any BD can have "new every YEAR" vac
* filtration....I'm aware some facilities will spec an "honest" accounting of exhaust air filtration.
I know those vacs are more expensive ....you gotta do what you gotta do there
..L.T.A.
and anyone that thinks different is just ignorant
all vacs work well when new ...even the cheapest $39 dollar Bissell
None, regardless of price are worth a chit when overfilled, filters clogged or plugged ports
it comes down to a few things
usable onboard hose attachment
reasonable longevity in a body that will stand reasonable "crew abuse"
Filtration ..not just relative ease of maintenance/clean, but sealed/filtered enough you don't get a ton of dust blown back out into the room*
pret'near every $130-$200 vac accomplishes all that
it's stoopit to spend more
Cause they all look like azz (and soft bag holders smell like it) in a few years anyway .
So instead of replacing the bag or roll brush....buy a shinny brand new one
for $150 bukz, any BD can have "new every YEAR" vac
* filtration....I'm aware some facilities will spec an "honest" accounting of exhaust air filtration.
I know those vacs are more expensive ....you gotta do what you gotta do there
..L.T.A.
hogjowl
Idiot™
Somebody shorten it and tell me what Sheetrock Daddy said
Hack Attack
Member
he agrees with you..
I disagree with both of ya.. gotta have hepa filtration not for your custys sake but your own lungs, unless you're into breathing random peeps detritus
I disagree with both of ya.. gotta have hepa filtration not for your custys sake but your own lungs, unless you're into breathing random peeps detritus
Dolly Llama
Number 5
I said they're idiots for buying expensive vacs
when Sharks are so inexpensive to replace every year
and they're mo-rons if it doesn't have an easy onboard hose attachment
..L.T.A.
when Sharks are so inexpensive to replace every year
and they're mo-rons if it doesn't have an easy onboard hose attachment
..L.T.A.
Hack Attack
Member
*random double post
I sometimes mention this is the cheapest vac I own, but it works better than my 1000.00 vacuum. Usually there's a Kirby in the house, untouched and shiny new. I about strangled my stepdad when he was talked into buying a Kirby on payments when we were so broke. Although I did clean my first carpet with it. Did a decent job on my sisters apt.
Said no customer...ever.. at least for me. I wouldn't use it in janitorial setting though.. ill use a tornado or oreck..
Living The Dream
Member
When I use our Shark my customers are always happy that they are using what I use. They always ask me what's better Dyson or Shark and I always tell them Dyson's are pieces of shit! Because they are.
Sierra Clean Care
Member
Truth...
Mikey P
Administrator
Russ T.
Supportive Member
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My life is in boxes in my garage. I needed a vacuum thread to settle my nerves. I found it!
I hope everyone is well...except Marty.
hogjowl
Idiot™
How rude
Mikey P
Administrator
"The best vacuum in the world is the one you enjoy using the most...."
- Stockwell on Satan's phablet
- Stockwell on Satan's phablet
Small town janitorial
Member
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My life is in boxes in my garage. I needed a vacuum thread to settle my nerves. I found it!
I hope everyone is well...except Marty.
I have used it. Works better than an oreck. If for some unknown reason you dont need a wand, then it's a good choice.
I just love a vacuum thread where no one claims their kirby's are the best.
