Question to owners of stick vacs...

[YouAreTheFocus]

I have wanted a stick vac for a long time. Just seems so handy. I'm sick of bending over to use the dustbuster. I'm sick of lugging the full size vac out of the closet.

We have a 1000 sf condo, half tile/half carpet. 2 cats. If I get the stick, could it be my one and only?

Fwiw, I would get the Hoover Linx (b/c I have read it is better on carpet compared to the Ergorapido).

Thanks!

[BillK]

You'd need at least 1 (probably 2) extra batteries. Ours is great for quick post dinner kitchen cleanup but I still like our Miele for big cleaning.

You get about 15 min per charge on the Linx batteries.

[edurnemk]

By one and only do you mean if it could replace your full-size vac? If that's the case the answer is no, they're great for everyday clean-up, but don't have the suction of a real vacuum, so they won't do an in-depth cleaning, especially on carpet and upholstery.

[larig]

Originally Posted by edurnemk

By one and only do you mean if it could replace your full-size vac? If that's the case the answer is no, they're great for everyday clean-up, but don't have the suction of a real vacuum, so they won't do an in-depth cleaning, especially on carpet and upholstery.

I wouldn't want mine to clean carpet. I get my big vac out to clean our area rug deeply.

[TwinFoxes]

I think you'll definitely need a full size vacuum for the carpeted areas. I do love my Ergorapido though!

[YouAreTheFocus]

Yeah, I was hoping (b/c our place is so small) that a stick would suffice for all our vaccuuming needs.

So, is it more appropriate to see a stick as a dustbuster replacement?

Our dustbuster is dying, and we're tired of our full-size (it's really heavy and loud), so I am trying to figure out what the best new purchase(s) would be.

[edurnemk]

Originally Posted by YouAreTheFocus

So, is it more appropriate to see a stick as a dustbuster replacement?

Exactly. It's a dustbuster that lets you clean without bending over! It also replaces the broom and dustpan IMO. I like my Ergo because you can pop out the smaller one to use on higher surfaces. I use it for everyday clean up after meals, but still do a weekly vacuuming with our Dyson. For small spaces though I'd probably look at a Miele.

[BillK]

I use our Dyson for wall to wall, Miele for hardwood and area carpets and the Linx for the quickie stuff.

[lil_acorn]

I would definitely need two vacuums. I have the ergo and it's great for quick pick up, but the suction is lacking and it definitely does not do a deep vacuum.

[elizabethkott]

I also have the Ergo and love love love it for quick pick ups.
I do use it on carpet daily (9x12) as a quick touch up, but bring out the big guns twice a week.
The ergo is great for hardwood and the hand held that pops out is rally good on my hard wood stairs.