Best Vaccuum for Elderly Mother

Dr Techno on 06/05/2023 - 02:17

Looking for good bang for buck vaccuum for elderly mother.

Narrowed it down to the following -

Xiaomi Viomi A9 (Mother has used mine, seems okay but battery life is probably a concern(
Miele C1 (Feel like its best brand for build quality and long term use)
Bosch GL-30 ProPower (More powerful Wattage compared to Miele, probably more lighter)

So whats the OzBargain Communities feeling for the best Vac ? Myself Im thinking its a toss up between Miele and Bosch, but not sure which one would be better.

Home & Garden Bosch Miele Vacuum Cleaner Xiaomi

Comments

  • jjjaar on 06/05/2023 - 05:43
    +4

    Does she do the vacuuming herself? How mobile is she? How often does she vacuum?

    The Miele and Bosch that you’ve suggested are large and heavy. Is she able to use them?

    Honestly, I would recommend a robot vac, even to supplement what she does already.

    • AustriaBargain on 06/05/2023 - 07:08
      +1

      Yeah I'd say robot vac too. OP can take their own vacuum cleaner around every now and then for a deep clean and let the robot take light daily duty. At 70 she might get a bit of a thrill out of owning a robot vacuum cleaner anyway.

      • seannami on 06/05/2023 - 09:07
        +1

        +1 To robovac. Otherwise something upright and fairly light, I have Bissel petvac and it does good work, and mum (not hugely mobile, hip problems) also uses the same model fine. They also have a Dyson stick she quite likes as well. Only downside to the Bissel is plug-ion, but it comes with a loooong plug

    • boomramada on 06/05/2023 - 09:32

      Definitely not a coded vacuum.
      Stick vacuums are okie but if she have energy to use it.

      battery life is probably a concern

      Is she gonna vacuum the whole house inc yours in one go?

      • Dr Techno on 06/05/2023 - 09:58

        nop just small sections but charging is probably seen as a pain

        • boomramada on 06/05/2023 - 11:19

          I got a mid era dyson and charging never was a problem.

    • Dr Techno on 06/05/2023 - 09:58

      Can walk around for short periods of time. was thinking Miele / Bosch are heavy but are on the ground that you can drag. She can use an very old Wertheim similar weight. Robot Vac would be too fancy,

      • jjjaar on 06/05/2023 - 10:29

        Robot Vac would be too fancy

        You might think that, but I’ve got elderly relatives who love theirs. They found it as a gimmick at first but afterwards really like that it just scoots around for them and they only have to spot clean.

  • elgrande on 06/05/2023 - 07:56
    +1

    Hoover Max Extract Pressure Pro model 60.

    Get an extra dust filter.

  • doctordv8 on 06/05/2023 - 11:15

    Is this to use on your mother? Or by your Mother?

    Sorry…Mwahahahah

  • bmxr on 06/05/2023 - 12:05
    +1

    Robot Vac. There's a reason so many people here are recommending them.

    Our elderly parents got one 3 months ago and it has significantly reduced the amount of times they actually vacuum and mop by about 95%.

    • KaTst3R on 06/05/2023 - 13:56

      I got much lazier after getting the robovac. Highly recommend!

  • Ghost47 on 06/05/2023 - 12:32
    +1

    Get a stick vac, the last thing you want her to be doing is sitting down wasting away even more. The most mobile elderly people I have met are mobile because they move around daily.

  • MS Paint on 06/05/2023 - 15:17

    Seems like a fair trade.

    • Antikythera on 01/10/2024 - 14:37

      my joke was going to be about

      long term use

      elderly mother

      guy is looking to inherit a nice vacuum

      • MS Paint on 01/10/2024 - 14:38

        Well your joke is between you and I because no one else will be visiting this thread.

        • Antikythera on 01/10/2024 - 14:39
          +1

          yeah just realised my search for vacuums has me commenting on a old thread.
          but in my defence i liked your joke.

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