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Daily Discussion Thread: Sat 21 Oct 2023 (aussie.zone)

submitted 11 months ago by bot001@aussie.zone to c/melbourne@aussie.zone

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[–] bull@aussie.zone 11 points 11 months ago* (last edited 11 months ago) (3 children)

So it turns out if you actually clean your vacuum cleaner properly it performs WAY better. Who'da thunk it? I had to pull it apart because it was saying airways blocked yesterday, which is apparently the level of cleaning I'm meant to be doing on this thing regularly anyway so I learned that too.

Also I just learned yesterday that you're meant to replace the HEPA filters on Dyson stick vacuums once a year so I bought 2 aftermarket filters which arrive today. I've cleaned the existing one a few times, yesterday giving it a more thorough cleaning which was the cause of the "airways blocked" message, but apparently replacing them will make the vacuum perform even better.

It's actually crazy how much dust/dirt this thing lifts off what I thought were pretty clean carpets. It must have been doing a pretty piss-poor job before I cleaned it.

[–] Seagoon_@aussie.zone 5 points 11 months ago

I thought I had a good vacuum cleaner until I got bissel wet vacuum carpet cleaner 😨 the water comes up black 😨

[–] Cendana@lemm.ee 3 points 11 months ago (3 children)

Are these anywhere near as good as mains powered vaccums?

[–] just_kitten@aussie.zone 6 points 11 months ago (1 children)

No, if you're comparing to good quality corded vacuums like a Miele etc - but I think they are quite sufficient for minor daily vacuuming especially on hard surfaces. Highly recommended for things like vacuuming the kitchen evey evening or play areas if you have kids

[–] Cendana@lemm.ee 2 points 11 months ago

Thanks Just_kitten :D

[–] Bottom_racer@aussie.zone 4 points 11 months ago

No.

[–] bull@aussie.zone 4 points 11 months ago

I haven't done a direct comparison myself but I can tell you they are very good! For smaller places like my apartment they're a no-brainer.

[–] TuxOfStars@beehaw.org 3 points 11 months ago

Wow I have never bought new filters, only ever washed/dried the old ones...hmmm