<p>Hi Parent Cafe friends. I’m hoping you will have some good vacuum hints. </p>
<p>My mom bought a new canister model a few years ago, but it is too heavy/bulky for her to use in her small apartment. She has offered to give it to my daughter for her new apartment, and I will be buying a new upright for mom’s birthday. She just has normal dust, no pets. Any suggestions?</p>
<p>I bought a shark navigator for my aunt about 2 years ago. She was 94 and able to vacuum her wall to wall carpet and empty the canister easily. Try to look on amazon for the reviews and different types of vacuums available.</p>
<p>My 87-year-old mother recently gave me her Shark Profesional when she moved into her senior living facility. After seeing how nimble it was upon first use, I immediately retired my Hoover and Kenmore!</p>
<p>Get a Shark.</p>
<p>I recently bought a shark navigator - 12 pounds so not too heavy. It works well and moves around well. The suction is really strong- H managed to suck the battery charging cord on our computer up and around the roller bar in a split second (and it isn’t removable). I finally got it out but geez. You have several options for carrying it, doing stairs, using attachments, etc. so far we really like it.</p>
<p>My Oreck is very light.</p>
<p>Which model Shark Navigator? I was thinking I’d order one for DS but when I went to amazon…there were three or four different models. </p>
<p>DS has a beagle type dog. Will this work on DS’s oriental rug?</p>
<p>Thanks! I did not know about Sharks, but they get great reviews. </p>
<p>I too am confused about the various models. I liked “Shark Rotator Professional Upright Vacuum, NV400” because it said quiet and 30 foort cord, but one reviewer said “HEAVY”. We definitely want light.</p>
<p>My mom says she likes $129 Hoover on Amazon - I assume this one
[Amazon.com:</a> Hoover WindTunnel T-Series Pet Rewind Plus Upright Vacuum, Bagless, UH70210: Home & Kitchen](<a href=“http://www.amazon.com/Hoover-WindTunnel-T-Series-Upright-UH70210/dp/B002HFA5F6/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1369535438&sr=8-2&keywords=hoover+vacuum]Amazon.com:”>http://www.amazon.com/Hoover-WindTunnel-T-Series-Upright-UH70210/dp/B002HFA5F6/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1369535438&sr=8-2&keywords=hoover+vacuum)</p>
<p>Hmm… that one looks too heavy (21 lb).</p>
<p>I liked my Hoover WindTunnel T-Series Rewind… that is until I took the Shark Professional Rotator for a test drive. The Shark is like driving a sports car versus driving a full-size sedan. It is also a lot more versatile and easier to clean.</p>
<p>The hell with grandma. I need one of these.</p>
<p>Could some of you PLEASE post the model numbers of the Sharks you like? There are MANY different models on amazon…of each of the names you have mentioned!</p>
<p>colorado, my grandmom uses this for her upstairs since her normal vacuum is too heavy to take up and down:</p>
<p>Eureka Bagless Boss 3-in-1 Stick Vacuum</p>
<p>She does have cats and it seems to do OK. It’s very cheap so if it breaks it’s not bad to buy a new one.</p>
<p>I had a shark when in college and it did a nice job. Unfortunately I don’t know the model number but I’m sure they don’t make mine anymore. I’m not sure if LG makes a light weight vacuum but i have one of theirs for my house (it’s quite heavy). It is amazing and picks up everything.</p>
<p>Oreck is only 5 lbs</p>
<p>thumper1, I replied to your PM. I couldn’t find a model no. anywhere on my Shark vac itself. The manual is probably buried in a folder somewhere among dozens of other manuals my dad kept. I remember seeing the Shark Professional at Costco recently but they change the brands available quite frequently. I believe it sold for around $170. </p>
<p>I recall reading that Oreck has filed for bankruptcy protection and is looking for a buyer. I’m wondering if there will be any offers or they will just quietly go away for good?</p>
<p>Thanks JShain…I didn’t get a PM response from you! I will look for the Shark Professional…and see what the choices are.</p>
<p>Ok…I found a Shark Professional for $199 at Bed Bath and Beyond…wonder if THAT is the one! With 20% off, it would be very reasonble.</p>
<p>This is a frontrunner for mom… but I see it is almost 17lb
Hoover Windtunnel Air Bagless Upright UH70400</p>
<p>Ah, shipping wt is 17 lb… vaccum is 12 lb. FYI - This limk has a nice matrix for Hoover model info [Amazon.com:</a> Hoover Windtunnel Air Bagless Upright, UH70400: Home & Kitchen](<a href=“http://www.amazon.com/Hoover-Windtunnel-Bagless-Upright-UH70400/dp/B004G5TQIM]Amazon.com:”>http://www.amazon.com/Hoover-Windtunnel-Bagless-Upright-UH70400/dp/B004G5TQIM)</p>
<p>So…which Shark model should I compare to? I’d be willing to spend a little more for the birthday gift if better. Soooo many Shark models online and in the stores too. </p>
<p>If any recent Shark purchasers have links or model #, that would be great ;)</p>
<p>NV351 shark navigator lift-away. Bought at Walmart 3 weeks ago. Lavender color - 12 pounds. Hope this helps!</p>