Best Vacuum Cleaner for Low Pile Carpet?

AlienC on 08/09/2017 - 13:05

So my house is about 85% low pile carpet with maybe some minor areas being a mix of concrete and vinyl (front of house and kitchen) with bathroom being all tiles.

There is an upstairs attic that is fully I would say is low to medium pile carpet (it's that creamy vanilla carpet we all know) but it hardly gets used.

No rugs or mats just low pile carpet for days.

So I need the best vacuum cleaner corded or cordless for deep cleaning my house.

I have researched a few vacuums like the Dyson range but they mostly seem to be for hardwood floors or vinyl, tiles.

So what is the best vacuum cleaner with enough suction to properly clean some really dirty low pile carpet.

Cheers thanks Ozbargain you are the best.

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Comments

  • boomramada on 08/09/2017 - 13:35
    +4

    Miele

  • [Deactivated] on 08/09/2017 - 13:54

    For ozbargainers - You lot spend an awefully huge amount on vacuum cleaners….

    • boomramada on 08/09/2017 - 13:56
      +5

      This is OzB not OzChipo, Its all about acquiring high end item for lower price ;)

      • AlienC on 08/09/2017 - 14:12

        Exactly well said. While some Ozbargainer's are el cheapos and spend peanuts on peanut quality items other Ozbargainer's are what boomramada said and merely looking for the best price or "bargain" on a number of high end items.. remember quality over quantity mate ;) its all about the sweet spot.

        • [Deactivated] on 08/09/2017 - 14:30
          -1

          I can imagine everyone just inviting people over to hang out and showing them how much swag they have with their new vacuum cleaner.

        • AlienC on 09/09/2017 - 10:07

          @eggmaster: huh. Okay. Maybe how much they saved but the rest what's your point?

    • Cheeper on 08/09/2017 - 16:21

      After many decades I have learnt that with appliances the low priced ones are not the cheapest especially with vacuum cleaners. Most last about 13 months if your are lucky from my experience.
      The cheapest one would be the Miele because of its build quality, performance and longevity. You wont need to buy another one for a very long time.

      • Deridas on 09/09/2017 - 17:15
        +1

        Totally agree, I have a $350 Miele after numerous $99 ones from Godfreys and the Miele indeed is much more value for money despite the price. From an Ozbargainer point of view, I've heard that Dyson ones are also superb but less value for money, thus Ozbargainers in general recommend Miele (or I do anyway).

  • JimmyF on 08/09/2017 - 14:28

    I have researched a few vacuums like the Dyson range but they mostly seem to be for hardwood floors or vinyl, tiles.

    Upright ones are great on carpet!

    The barrel ones are meh.

    • Cheeper on 09/09/2017 - 17:16

      Raise the head on hard floors…

      • JimmyF on 09/09/2017 - 18:16

        No the barrel ones are just cheap in general. air powered turbo heads vs elec motor on the upright for starters…..

  • fruit on 08/09/2017 - 15:46

    What is low pile?

    • Cheeper on 08/09/2017 - 16:23

      Pile refers to the fabric loops of your carpeting—the soft surface that's made carpet so popular and enduring. If a carpet is called “high pile,” it means the fibers are taller and looser. Shag carpet, for example, is a well-known high pile option.
      Brace yourself for other answers… :-(

  • teasatotalling on 09/09/2017 - 09:08

    Neato Botvac Connected
    Will keep your carpets a ton cleaner than any Dyson, Miele, etc ever will, because it’s cleaning daily, not weekly

  • Densor on 09/09/2017 - 11:13

    I know they aren't possible for everyone, but ducted systems are fantastic. I had the advantage of under floor access, and a simple $500 unit from Cyclic with $200 worth of piping and accessories has been a great investment.

    No portable unit will match the air flow of a ducted unit, and the large bags only need replacement a few times a year. It was a simple diy project with huge WSF. It's lasted more than 10 years and it looks like the same unit is still available on the website if and when the the motor ever goes.

    • AlienC on 09/09/2017 - 11:23

      Nice how does this work? Does it pull dirt from the sides from underneath or is it like a garbage storage unit with a sucker on the side. I have heard only a little about these things please do tell me more.

      • Densor on 09/09/2017 - 13:06

        I've installed inlet points around the house. The suction hose is 9 metres long and the vacuum turns on as soon as the hose is plugged into the inlet. The long hose will probably turn people off for quick clean ups and it's really meant for that weekly full house vacuum.

        The long hose is stored curled up in a laundry basket in the broom closet when not in use. It has the normal selection of cleaning heads, but with super suction. The bag downstairs has to be really full before suction stats to drop off. The other advantage is that all the air and dust is expelled outside the house. No dusty smells and a lot quieter.

        I've seen other long flat inlets mounted into the kick board of a kitchen. When turned on they open and you can sweep the dust and rubbish straight in. I guess best suited to tile or wooden floors and doing a quick sweep clean up.

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