Hoovers.

I would really appreciate some help. My 4 year old is suffering a bit more then usual at the moment and I think it may be in part due to my hoover starting to pack up plus the really cold air. Does anyone have any recommendations as to the best type to get. We have a short haired dog and a cat (which we've had for years and have been told do not affect our daughter as it's the cold air and pollen that set her off) Thank you for any help x

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Vacuum cleaner with filter

Try a SEBO they have good filters, ask at your nearest John Lewis they should be able to help.

DYSON leave less dust as they are bagless.

The cold and damp weather is affecting everyone. Last Friday was particularly bad.

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My daughter is a lot worse today then she has been for a couple of weeks. I think it could be the damp weather that has set in again.

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We use a Dyson which is brilliant for picking up the copious amounts of fur shed by our 3 cats. I am able to use it without any allergy symptoms, which implies the filter on it is good as I couldn't even be in the same room as our previous hoover. Dyson do make hoovers specifically for allergies and another model for pet hair, but ours is just a normal one and it gets the job done.

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We have had 3 Dyson models and they are very good. Before that we have had different makes but we think Dyson is the best we've had.

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I have a short haired dog, and have a Pet Hoover with hepa filters, and bag made by Russell Hobb, that we affectedly refer to as the spotty monster because it has dalmation like spots available from Argos. I have had more expensive hoovers and bagless ones and the extra cost has not seen an improvement in my Asthma.

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Wow Katina you must have an eye for hoovers, lol. We've had terrible luck with hoovers had a few diffferent hoovers throughout our student housing days that were simply useless as picking up anything and had rubbish filters which is why we decided to give up and get a well known brand with a good reputation. When we bought our own house, as with most people moving into their first property, cost was an issue so we got our Dyson second hand. There are a few sellers on ebay that sell reconditioned Dysons.

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Miele makes excellent vacuum cleaners - and some especially for allergy sufferers (miele.co.uk/vacuum-cleaners... and pet owners (miele.co.uk/vacuum-cleaners....

They're generally not cheap, but if you consider how much use you'll get out of it over its lifetime, you may think - as many do - it's worth spending a little more for something that's reliable, effective and ought to last for a long time.

I have two different Miele vacuums (in different properties), neither of which is a special allergy or pet one. I find them incredibly efficient and they're very good at getting my cats' hair out of carpets and upholstery.

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I have a Henry. It (he!) is excellent for wood floors..

I guess it also depends on whether you have mostly wood flooring or if your house is carpeted.

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Nimueh, well if I must hoover, as least do it with some style. Now my mum is the real one for hoovers, more hoovers than hot dinners, and despite living with just Dad, and no kids or dog insists on having 2 hoovers, one for each level of the house. She too has had Dysons, both she managed to murder!

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Hoovers (or NOT)

Many of the portable vacuum cleaner salesmen make claims of the reduced dust expelled by their machine. Some of the cleaners actually live up to that claim, for a while. Having a central vacuum system (CVS) actually removes dust from the living area.

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i have a henry does the trick for us hes 4 yrs old and still goin strong, wen i lived wiv my dad he hada henry too and still has he's had it atleast 10 yrs atleast! cudnt live without my henry lol

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I have a SEBO and find it really does a good job.

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hoovers

hi,

I've just read your message.

I have a jack russell (she moults terribly) and 3 cats. I never thought I would buy a hoover for over £100, but I was blagged into buying a DYSON DC25 OVERDRIVE, it's fantastic. it says its British Allergy Foundation approved, it's exclusive to comet. It's got some kind of special turbine to pick up stubborn pet hair. it also comes with tools...one for dusting, one stiff bristles, one soft bristles, a crevice tool, and like a small turbine head to hoover your couch.

whatever hoover you get, check out the air watts (this is the sucking power).

Hope this helped

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I agree about the Dysons. I have two, one upstairs & one down so I dont have to carry them & down the stairs! I love my Dysons!

S.Mama

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Our Henry was 23 years old when motor expired. Replaced with new Henry except its pink and called Hetty. Just as hardworking as our old Henry. Tried the Dyson but too heavy for me.

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We brought a hand held Dyson and it's absolutely brilliant. It's rechargeable and I keep it plugged in in the hall, and use it if there's a bit of mess but not enough to get big Dyson out. Can just spot clean if got visitors coming or son brought in a bit of mud. We also use it for the car. Cost £169 but been worth every penny. We've also got a Henry and that's good, husband brought it last year for cleaning in loft where he's doing a lot of work.

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Just a quick tip for all you Dyson owners out there. Mine is 10 years old and it was getting pretty sad but a replacement would be very expensive so I rang Dyson (the number is on the website) and arranged for an overhaul - Cost £65. For this I got new filters, a new cyclone unit and a new bin, all of which would have cost a fortune if I'd bought them from Dyson myself. My cleaner is now working as well as it did when it was brand new - £65 well spent and I'd recommend anyone to do the same if their cleaner is losing suction.