A nice vacuum cleaner for a person with Parkinson's.

[parkie13]

I have not vacuumed in awhile, we have an old, heavy Kirby with a cord and I cannot manage it anymore.

I bought a Shark Navigator Freestyle cordless vacuum cleaner. They are only around $100, you can also buy one on eBay or Amazon. This vacuum cleaner does not break down to a small hand-held unit, is just a vacuum cleaner that has one of the biggest dust cups. It has a charge stand and is very easy to break down and clean out. I'm surprised how well it vacuums . So, I guess I'm in business again.

[KERRINGTON]

Thanks, will look at it. The price is good...I need a second vac for my 2nd floor..My house is a split with den, up 6 steps, LR, D, K, UP another 6, 3 bedrooms, up another 6, 1 more bedroom. Tired of lugging my other vac.

[parkie13 in reply to KERRINGTON]

I'm really surprised how well it cleans especially after a good cleaning with a heavy vacuum cleaner that my husband does. We have three chihuahuas that shed and it picks up their hair very well.

[jujulini]

yes, its definitely time to get rid of the kirby - they could kill a 20 yr old. i bought a shark rocket vacuum about 6 months ago, and its the best vacuum ive ever used. i used to own a commercial/residential cleaning service, so ive tried alot of vacuums. it has 2 brushes (one is a fuzzy roller), which makes it great on floors. it picks up pet hair, rice, sugar; things that other vacuums will not do. and its so easy to clean - everything just pops on and off. its around $199, but i just bought a second one on ebay -brand new in box for $149. it comes in corded & cordless models. and no, i do not work for shark.....

[Shakinginnc]

I have a shark that is light and self propelled. I love it. It swizzles easily and gets low enough to go under furniture like a dream . It is light but has a very powerful suction.

[parkie13]

Yes, I was really surprised how well it worked.