Does this vacuum do well with carpet? If you prefer brissells did you purchase the pet/allergy upgrade brushes?
1698336
Does very well on carpet and no I didn't get pet upgrade because we only have fish and a few parakeets. Still happy with vacuum
1698337
I have two very fluffy bath mats in the bath, I have a fully carpeted bedroom. Robby (my XV14) does an excellent job. Every day I empty his pan I have the equivalent of another cat in the bin and I have a shorthair. Also it is excellent at getting the litter that manages to track even with her front door mat to her box onto the carpet. So LOVE it.
1698338
We were amazed by how well this vacuum does on all surfaces. Didn't get the pet upgrade and can't really see where it could be improved.
1698339
A1: in my experience (almost 2 years now) yes, this works GREAT with carpet.A2: I have used both the pet upgrade and the original brushes for these past 2 years. I can't say there is a noticeable difference in performance. The biggest difference is that the pet brush needs to be cleaned semi-regularly because human hairs get wrapped around it, whereas the original brush requires virtually no maintenance. Perhaps the pet brush is better on carpet- I'm not sure. On our hardwood floors it makes no difference, and I have 2 cats and a dog.
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A1: in my experience (almost 2 years now) yes, this works GREAT with carpet. A2: I have used both the pet upgrade and the original brushes for these past 2 years. I can't say there is a noticeable difference in performance. The biggest difference is that the pet brush needs to be cleaned semi-regularly because human hairs get wrapped around it, whereas the original brush requires virtually no maintenance. Perhaps the pet brush is better on carpet- I'm not sure. On our hardwood floors it makes no difference, and I have 2 cats and a dog.
2236922
I still use my eureka. The handle broke off right away but it mechanically still runs great and with lots of power. It's a messy ordeal emptying the dirt cup. I always do that outside. It was a cheap vacuum, so even tho its got little issues, Istill am amazed at how much dirt it pulls out of my carpet.
2135674
I don't know if it's the best because I haven't owned all of the Bissells but we have a cat and we all (family of 5) have allergies and this vacuum does so well for us. We don't have any issues with our allergies so long as we vacuum every few days.
1909020
I would not recommend getting the Bissell. It doesn't even work well on carpets and broke after using it only a few times. Good luck.
2090469
I find the suction is really good with the attachments. I do have to be careful to not accidentally whisk by an unintended target and suck it up. I will have to say...on another subject.... that it is really hard to get a good suction on an uneven carpet. I purchased a rug with different heights and I find that the vacuum is not heavy enough to get a good suction. I have to go over it numerous time to get the dirt (front hall rug). Now I wish it was a little heavier to really get a good suction.
1036223
I have three pets so vacuum thoroughly before cleaning the carpet. I have not had any problem with the Hoover. it cleans up easily.
796719
Yes, I also have (2) 100 lb German Sherpards. It is awesome. Which is why I keep buying it. Problem is the motor does not last very long. I replace the vacuum about every 6 months. I cannot find another vacuum on the market that is as light weight but picks up cat / dogs hair as good as it does.
1784542
Light wt with great suction, easy to use and store. Yes, it is great for a dog and cat owner. I believe the good suction provides good cleaning, don't know about real plush carpet.
534762
I find the suction to be wonderful! I have a dog, and 4 cats and it picks up everything they shed. Don't believe the recent competitor commercial that shows this white substance not being picked up by the machine! I have used it to pick up saw dust from indoor wood projects, glitter, and a host of dust like jobs!! It works very well. But you need to know your home's needs - if you have thick pile carpeting then a stick-vac (any stick-vac) may not suit your needs. :)
302227
We had the same experience. I agree with the commenter that the vacuum does not work well on high carpet or in dealing with long hair and a fair amount of pet fur. After my experience with Miele, I would recommend folks to buy a dyson.
1767602
No but I use it on everything. Rugs, carpets, and bare floors. Awesome vacuum.
1165215
It works great on carpet. You just have to attach the power nozzle. I think this vacuum is awesome. Most of my apartment is hard wood and I have several large, area rugs. It cleans everything great.
1930096
good to know, just returned a hoover platinum when the brushes stopped working so am seriously considering this one
1059282
I find dyson to be exceptional on low profile rug / hardwood floor. When it comes to house carpet.. I think you are better off using vacuum with motorized brushes instead of vacuum/air driven brush.
2242667
I only have two bedrooms with carpet but it works well. The turbine brush seems to be pretty strong and capable on carpet. I have had far more expensive vacuum cleaners function less effectively on carpet than this unit. I am happy with it especially that I can easily go from my hardwood floors, to my tile floors, to my carpet floors.
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I bought both of my Dyson's when the price was less than $350 - I bought two. I bought them seperately becuase after I bought the first one I decided that I would rather have one for upstairs and one for downstairs. I found that the attachments that came with them work well for me. I may buy the attachment for pet hair eventually but for now I do not need it. I have two cats. I absolutely love my Dysons. They work well on all carpets and the floors in my home. I have tried SO many vaccums and this is the absolute best. It is worth the money but I did wait until the prices were good - around Christmas was the best I have noticed. I am going to buy one for my daughter this Christmas. I bought both of my Dyson's when the price was less than $350 - I bought two. I bought them seperately becuase after I bought the first one I decided that I would rather have one for upstairs and one for downstairs. I found that the attachments that came with them work well for me. I may buy the attachment for pet hair eventually but for now I do not need it. I have two cats. I absolutely love my Dysons. They work well on all carpets and the floors in my home. I have tried SO many vaccums and this is the absolute best. It is worth the money but I did wait until the prices were good - around... » Read More I bought both of my Dyson's when the price was less than $350 - I bought two. I bought them seperately becuase after I bought the first one I decided that I would rather have one for upstairs and one for downstairs. I found that the attachments that came with them work well for me. I may buy the attachment for pet hair eventually but for now I do not need it. I have two cats. I absolutely love my Dysons. They work well on all carpets and the floors in my home. I have tried SO many vaccums and this is the absolute best. It is worth the money but I did wait until the prices were good - around Christmas was the best I have noticed. I am going to buy one for my daughter this Christmas. « Show Less
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No problem at all. I have a large rug that is almost like shag carpet. It vacuums it and does it well. I have two large furry dogs and a cat, this thing is a life saver. I used to vacuum every couple days, now I can wait a week.