Good afternoon. Are there any recommendations for:
A vacuum cleaner
-Compact
-Inexpensive
-The canister is desirable
-For hard floors
-Durable enough
The vacuum cleaner will be used by me for several years until I get a second education.
Washer
The requirements are practically the same - the price-quality-compact ratio. Before that, I did not need similar devices because I lived on campus. Thank you in advance.
The last point - I`m Ukrainian so it is desirable to buy vac and washer in Los Angeles.
And how do you imagine a flight with a washing machine and a vacuum cleaner? Do you think it’s better to carry such a cargo from another country than to buy on the spot?
I repeat my question - how can I get them from Ukraine to America? And why should I carry such a load, and not buy on the spot where I will live for at least 4 more years?
Why do you need to purchase a washing machine? You can take your clothes to a laundromat with coin washers and dryers – no need to buy your own. What kind of living situation will you have when you’re in the US? It’s unlikely that you would be allowed to install a washer in a rental apartment. And perhaps you could look for an apartment that has washer/dryer on site.
google " tabletop washing machine" and see if any of the small portable washers are what you are looking for.
Available at Amazon and at many stores (although probably mainly on-line). If you want something bigger but that connects to your sink google “small washing machine”.
Most people do go to laundromats. You’ll have to check if one is nearby when you move.
Go to a Wal-Mart or Target and look at vaccuums–good range of low-priced options.
OK, now that you’ve explained it, I get it: You currently live in the Ukraine but you are moving to Los Angeles and will live there for the next four years.
If you will have hard floors, you do not need a vacuum cleaner. You can just use a broom, and maybe a mop. Wait until you are here to see what is available near where you live. The last time I had carpeted floors and did need a vacuum cleaner, I got a good used one at a Salvation Army thrift shop for about $30.
Depending on where you live, there may be a coin-operated laundry room in the building, or just down the street. The biggest challenge will be making sure that you always have the right coins on hand. Some apartments have washing machines and dryers already installed in each apartment. You won’t need coins if that is the case! Some apartments do not allow installing washing machines, so if it is important for you to have your own washing machine, make certain that you are allowed to have one.
Washers are very heavy and would be expensive to ship- even if they had the proper electrical connection. The cost/benefit ratio is horrible. Most apartments you are likely to rent will have facilities in the building (coin operated) or there will be a near by laundromat. Most apartments will not have the plumbing set up for a washer either (those that do often have the washer and dryer). Plus- what about drying the clothes? You will not be hanging them outdoors and not all over your apartment.
For a vacuum cleaner- wait and see what is available locally. Easy to Google prices and features. Again- the power cord needs to be compatible with our electric outlets. Likewise ALL plug in things. Electric razors, hair dryers, kitchen stuff…
Wait and see how things go. Many people, especially those in apartments who are likely to move, never own their own washer/dryer but utilize pay facilities or the ones that come with the apartment. It is a lot easier to rent without needing to move a washer and dryer every time you switch places. It can be a lot more efficient to fill the large commercial front load washers and/or utilize two or more at once plus use multiple efficient dryers. The cycle time can be a lot faster than ones in the home.
When purchasing a house people often opt to leave the washer and dryer behind and get a new one (or use the one the previous owners left). The costs of transporting such heavy items is often not worth it compared to getting new ones. Movers charge by weight.
You don’t need to buy a washer and dryer. Many rentals have these available for their tenants for a cost per load. Or you can go to a laundromat.
Wait and see what kind of floors you have. My kids have vacuums purchased at Walmart for under $50...and they work just fine. My kid with tile floors seldom uses the vacuum on the floors...uses a damp mop. But he does vacuum his area rugs.
Anyway…once you get here, you can check out where to buy things local to where you will be living here.
Also, if you have roommates…you may find one of them has a vacuum.