vacuum suggestions?

ralea.jo

For a wedding present, my mom is going to buy us a new vacuum (I asked for it...how lame!)...but we really don't know what kind to get!  we've been using my MIL's old one for years... we have dogs, so it'd have to be good with pet hair.  and i think i want a HEPA filter too, since I tend to get sick easy.  the max price is probably about $150-200...

any suggestions?  thanks!

ralea.jo

Another question...bagless or with a bag?  Which one is really cleaner (like in the air)?

srs5624

This one:

http://www.target.com/Bissell-Cyclonic-Bagless-Shedaway-Grooming/dp/B002IB0WVQ/ref=br_1_6?ie=UTF8&id=Bissell%20Cyclonic%20Bagless%20Shedaway%20Grooming&node=49590011&searchSize=30&searchView=list&searchPage=1&sr=1-6&qid=1281121748&rh=&searchBinNameList=subjectbin%2Cprice%2Ctarget_com_primary_color-bin%2Ctarget_com_size-bin%2Ctarget_com_brand-bin&searchRank=salesrank&frombrowse=1

It's awesome. We have a Maine C00n cat that sheds like there's no tomorrow and I have long hair that I leave all over the floors. The lift off feature is great for the stairs and vacuuming the furniture... you don't have to lug the whole vacuum around. Just push two buttons to detach the dirt bin and the hose and leave the rest of the vacuum sit.

I have asthma and pretty bad allergies and I think it's great (obviously).

SPadak

It's a bit pricey but I have a Dyson specifically for pet owners and I LOVE IT!

jadatrack

Dyson! I think it's way more than your budget, but so, so worth it.

tscarisbrick

I also have dogs and have gone through so many vacuums over the years ... until I bought a Dyson.  I LOVE LOVE LOVE the Dyson.  Yes, it's pricey but I was able to get one on www.overstock.com for a little over $200.  We saved $100 off the regular price!  We didn't buy the purple Dyson which is supposedly for pets because it was more $$$.  We bought the yellow one and it works wonders!   Hope that helps.

HoneyBunch09

I love the picture on that link of her vaccuming the dog!

terpchristy

Dyson... it's worth spending the extra money, even if you have to supplement the difference. I have had 3 pieces of junk vacuums in the past, all of which cost me between $120-200. I should have bought a Dyson from the beginning. They are incredible and will last for a long time! I just saw one with an instant savings at Costco for $300.

mrswhite739

I totally agree, getting a Dyson is SO worth the price especially if you have pets.  I have horrible allergies, so finally got one.  It is AMAZING!

MrsHyphenated

Dyson all the way!!!  We`ve gone through so many vacuums, it`s the only one that lasts.  Buy it online or at Costco to save yourself a $100.

Jaylea

I have a Bissell, which we paid about $100 for. It lasted 9 years, with a dog with long hair and crazy shedding. It just died, so we bought this one, which is the newer version.

http://www.target.com/Bissell-Cleanview-Bagless-Upright-Cleaner/dp/B00284BM3A/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&searchView=grid5&keywords=bissell&fromGsearch=true&sr=1-2&qid=1281731651&rh=&searchRank=target104545&id=Bissell%20Cleanview%20Bagless%20Upright%20Cleaner&node=1038576%7C1287991011&searchSize=30&searchPage=1&searchNodeID=1038576%7C1287991011&searchBinNameList=subjectbin%2Cprice%2Ctarget_com_primary_color-bin%2Ctarget_com_size-bin%2Ctarget_com_brand-bin&frombrowse=0

We do not have wall to wall carpeting -  just a few area rugs. If we had wall-to-wall I might be inclined to spend more, but since we have all hardwoods, I've found this to suit our needs.

ralea.jo

Thanks everyone!  We ended getting the Bissel Lift-off (the first suggestion), mainly because my mom is buying it & I feel bad asking her to spend too much. 

I think in the future we might try a Dyson, if I can find a good deal, but for now the Bissel will be just fine