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"I’ve seen on the camera the poor guy making multiple trips to self empty while in one room but it’s cut the hair buildup tenfold."


"With three they can just make it to a full week for emptying. ... Life changing."


"I have one teenager who’s messy and a dog who sheds like it’s her job. It’s been a game changer."

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"I think its hands down the best all around option right now, especially once you hook it up to the water line and drain, i run it daily in our house and we got rid of our cleaning help because of it."


"I have an even thicker rug than this and my Curv has no issues ... It's the reason I bought mine because I have an even thicker rug than that and no robot could even climb onto it"


"I found that it was even able to get up caked on Kitty vomit if I simply sprayed those areas with cleaning vinegar beforehand. ... I was pleasantly surprised."

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"Been using them for about four years working out in my gym, and cycling daily (45+ minutes on a bicycle outdoors)."


"I even washed them accidentally and still worked perfectly fine afterwards."


"I still have the Kirby my grandma bought brand new in 1970."

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"I had a Big Agnes for a decade. ... It sprung a leak on a trip this time last year. ... I found the leak on a seam and called to ask about repairing it. ... They asked for a pic, which I sent as well as a pic of the valve cut off (per their instructions) and my new pad arrived in a few days. No charge. ... I’ll never buy a pad from a different manufacturer again."


"if they fail (which out of all the matt's ive had over the years are the most reliable) the customer service is second to none, you will get a replacement."


"For me the thermarest warranty has been worth its weight in gold ... every interaction I’ve had with them has been amazing, no questions asked replacement or repair"

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"price of replacement parts is a huge reason i recommend sebo vacuums."


"Parts and service are affordable"


"Sebo vacuums are cheaper to repair"

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"horrifically expensive"


"price of replacement parts is a huge reason i recommend sebo vacuums. ... every time i have to look up a part for a miele vacuum i already know it ’s going to cost 3x-4x what it should."


"These are going to start around $600-700 unless you find one used ... That's a steep price however, and not realistic for many families."

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"If you're cleaning a lot of hardwood floors, I would not do Sebo uprights as they don't have a brushroll shutoff"


"It looks like the Dart only has the brush roll, which might impact the linoleum over time? ... Yes I’d lean towards the Felix if that’s in your budget for sure!"


"I find the G4 merely adequate for most hard floors. ... If I had some delicate floors, I’d invest in a second, different machine to focus on those."

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"getting stressed out about the whole process of plugging in, lifting, storing the giant Kirby and not vacuuming at all in the end."


"You do NOT want a Kirby if you have stairs - trust me."


"That makes them clench down, and therefore makes them hard to push and pull on that type of carpet. ... it was very difficult to push on that carpet until I adjusted it."

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r/VacuumCleanersTeenager-Proof Commercial Vacuums
5 months ago

SEBO G4/G5 for commercial use. 15+ year lifespan in that kind of environment.

r/VacuumCleanersLooking for a buy-once-cry-once vacuum cleaner.
9 months ago

SEBO for the win. Go to their website and find a local dealer.

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r/VacuumCleanersBest vacuum for hardwood floors and pet hair + rugs?
10 months ago

Not surprised about the rug. You need raw power to effectively clean a rug like that. Sebo G-series upright. Riccar upright. Etc. Almost any premium level upright will accomplish this task without issue. I prefer Sebo’s quick change rollers for dog hair homes though. Makes cleaning the brush extremely easy. Canisters will work too but most folks don’t want to deal with dragging or carrying a canister around. You tend to get a little more filtration this way. If you want cheaper box store brand, a Shark Navigator/Apex type with duoclean and powerfins. Know these are more plastic and prob won’t last as long as more premium brands. Find a vacuum dealer near you. My local shop markets with the brand name Oreck. They have lots of floor models you can try before you buy. One of the important aspects to check out is weight. Is it comfortable to whomever will be operating it?

r/VacuumCleanersBest vacuum for pet hair in 2025? Need something that actually sucks (in a good way)
11 months ago

Sebo powerhead. So incredibly easy to clean. I also had great luck with the Shark duoclean powerfin system but the actual vacuum was a dumpster file. Didn’t last a year. I also learned I prefer bagged vacuums to help trap and contain the allergies, dust, hair. My Sebo canister has four levels of filtering on it. My Dyson smells like it has none.

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r/CleaningTipsVacuuming my house every day has changed my life ! 💝
4 months ago

My Sebo has a 40 ft cord and my Electrolux cord might be longer. What helped me was watching youtube videos and then customizing my Sebo and buying additional attachments. My Siberian Husky drops a LOT of hair.

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r/VacuumCleanersExplain to me why you like a canister vac? And give me advice on what to get...
about 1 month ago

I went sebo (E3) over miele due to: cheaper, better warranty, cheaper parts and repair, and sebo does one thing (make vacuums)... suprised theres no sebo dealer nearby, I recommend trying to fine one even if its a drive. Think of SEBO like volkswagen, and MIELE like BMW. the variety of responses here are proof positive of TRY BEFORE BUY I tried miele, sebo uprights, sebo felix, sebo canister. disliked the felix immediately upon trying, despite my mind leaning felix during the online research phase! I'm a total convert from upright to canister (or at least sebos version of it) but you need to assess if you can handle the quirks of a canister. downsides of a canister: 1) one more thing to keep track of (I got used to it fast, I just kick it around or pull it by the hose) 2) harder to store (pending a good solution to this...) 3) heavier to take up the stairs (but easier to actually vacuum said stairs) Upsides of the canister: 1) lighter IN HAND (the weight of the vacuum is supported by the floor, not your hand, in use). 2) cord rewind (wrapping up cords after a upright vacuum session sucks, the SEBO you just unplug and step on the retract button. 3) much easier to do top to bottom detail vacuuming (fans, vents, dusting, cabinets, walls, pictures, shelves, dusting), wand/hose mode reaches many more high places and without tipping over the upright. 4) easier to maneuver the power head. yes you gotta maneuver the canister into position, but once you do you can get that powerhead into alot more difficult to reach places (under beds, couches, rugs, tables). Easier to maneuver the canister than moving furniture. I'm over cordless due to wall to wall carpet, the time limit (good for quick pickups only), and I really dislike the cleaning/washing/emptying of bagless machines (which most cordless are). The whole reason I vacuum is to GET RID of dust, dirt and nastiness... why do I wanna go touching and breathing it later... in concentrated form, bathing in a big ol dust cloud?!

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r/VacuumCleanersDO NOT BUY A DYSON (I wish someone had told me this)
8 months ago

Twenty seven years ago we purchased a Eureka canister that broke within a year. We ended up with a Miele. That thing still runs and I use it to clean my unfinished basement twice a year. My new Miele canister lives on my first floor for hardwood and my Sebo upright in s upstairs for carpeting. The Sebo is heavy but it’s a beast that will definitely outlive me. I now have two very cheap cordless vacuums that I use like Dustbusters. I’ve never understood why people buy that Dyson crap. There are complaints everywhere. There’s a difference between a company that spends money on engineering and quality and one that spend it on advertising. Dyson spends it on advertising. I’d vote for Miele everyday.

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r/VacuumCleanersBest Upright Vaccum?
3 months ago

Basically doesn’t exist according to your specifications. Anti-tangle brushrolls don’t work and are a marketing gimmick and bagless vacuums don’t last long. A decent long lasting vacuum is going to be bagged, corded and fairly expensive. Look at Sebo uprights, Riccar R25, etc. Something cheaper, look at something like the Kenmore Elite

r/VacuumCleanersLooking for Vacuum, with hepa or hepa capable, catered to someone with allergies, maybe bagged for that reason, under 500
3 months ago

Pretty much either Miele or Sebo with a powerhead. Any of them. If you really do have wall to wall carpets, a second hand Kirby with a HEPA bag is decent lol

r/VacuumCleanersLooking for a Carpet Vacuum Cleaner Under $300 (Long Hair Friendly)
5 months ago

You’ll save money. If you buy a Dyson or Shark you’ll have to spend another 200 or 300 bucks in a few years. If you buy a Sebo, you will be set for 10 to 20 years.

r/VacuumCleanersNever ever buy a Dyson vac.
4 months ago

If you’re spending 800 on a Dyson just spend that on a Sebo or Miele and you’re good for 10+ years lol

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r/VacuumCleanersIs Vorwerk the only upright vacuum cleaner for carpets
10 months ago

Check out Sebo. Their uprights are excellent.

r/BuyItForLifeThe BIFL Vacuum Market is Annoying Me: help!
5 months ago

Check out r/vacuumcleaners As mentioned Miele and Sebo are top brands. You can safely ignore any shark or Dyson recs. They’re garbage. As is anything bagless.

r/BuyItForLifeThe BIFL Vacuum Market is Annoying Me: help!
5 months ago

Vacuum wars is a paid shark shill and not to be trusted. Hell Chris even appeared in a shark commercial. BIFL vacuums absolutely exist. They’re corded and bagged made by brands like Miele and Sebo.

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r/dysonWhat is the best vacuum for carpeted floors?
8 months ago

V11 and later versions of their cordless perform ok for thick carpets. You have to open the front gates to relieve pressure. If you have a lot of carpet, you have to learn to stop cleaning your entire home in one go. If you really want a Dyson, I would personally only get the Ball Animal 3 for your thick carpets. It also works really well for hard floors. You should watch Vacuum War's review on it to see if it fits your needs. DO NOT get any other version of Dyson uprights, they are horrible and only work on very specific types of carpets. Otherwise, a Sebo upright is my next recommendation if you don't mind bagged.

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r/AskIrelandWhat vacuum cleaners do people recommend?
6 months ago

I don’t disagree with people who say Miele, but Sebo are also really good. (We have the upright and it’s fantastic). Similar German quality and engineering.

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r/VacuumCleanersTop all around vacuum cleaners for busy residential house cleaning business?
10 months ago

If you're cleaning a lot of hardwood floors, I would not do Sebo uprights as they don't have a brushroll shutoff Electric brooms like the Sebo Felix/Dart, Lindhaus Valzer, Healthcare Pro can fit both the hard floor tools and motorized brushrolls from Sebo/Lindhaus Uprights like the Lindhaus Diamante have 2 motors and the brushroll can be turned off for hard floors. Not ideal if hardfloors are your main surface For canisters, Sebo D9 (the commercial version of the D4) and Lindhaus HF6 would be good options for doing it all. They have the electric brushrolls, huge bag capacity, commercial warranties, and long cords

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