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Question: Can you use the vacuum without the filter?
Document: I can clean the filter with a toothbrush every time I use it but I will go out there to see how difficult it will be to find replacement filters. If they are not readily available, I must send it back because without the filters I have no vacuum. In addition to the filter problem, the hose is not an integral part of the vac and must be hooked over the brushes with a plate which is not easy to hook up.
It cleaned the middle of each carpeted stair sections very well, which was the main reason I bought it. To clean the edges and corner, I would have to use the hose attchement, which seems fleamsy and does not have much suction and oddly the brush is still spinning that has no purpose. Without the attachment, the suction is great; however, the filter is small and get cover with dust fast and loses suction fast.
It's a beast, but it does work well. I got one for my mom this past Christmas. She wanted something to get the dog hair off the furniture, without having to haul out the big vacuum. We have four dogs, so we use it often. And it's worked excellently. The hose attachment isn't great, but will do in a pinch. Overall, we're pleased with it.
Ok, please forgive the rather inflated title to this review. So here is the breakdown:Five Stars: Direct suction without the hose attachment. This sucker really is a hurricane.Five Stars: Durability of Motor and unit construction. My gad, in WW2 tanks it's a German Panzer Tiger compared to an American Sherman.Two Stars: Suction with the use of a hose attachment.
I bought this a few years ago when I lived in a house that had stairs. This little devil did wonders cleaning up the cat hair from my couch and stairs, however it had such a high pitch scream to it, I couldn't use it without earplugs! The cord is long enough to get to the top of the stairs with no problem. Sooo much easier than carrying my upright up the stairs! I don't use it as much anymore since I have moved to a single story home.
Love it - long cord to handle stairs; deep suction to really clean in awkward locations. Only problem is releasing the vacuum debris without getting it all over the place.
So I can not even use the vacuum till I find the replacement filter. I am sorry I purchased this unit for it is not as good as the original with the haevy vacuum bag.
This vacuum is alright when it works, but like so many other complains, the dirt cup tiny is and houses both the filter such that every time you need to empty it, you practically have to use your fingers to fish out the dust, hair and whatnots AROUND the filter. It's really disgusting.
The amount of cat hair it picked up off of the stairs was amazing....I could have made another cat with all that hair (or at least a large kitten!) I also used it to pick up pet hair on the cats' favorite chair, and it did the job easily within 1-2 passes. I recommend this, if only for the ease of doing your carpeted stairs without lugging out your regular vacuum. I know I will vacuum them a whole lot more frequently now! !
I wanted a specialized vacuum to clean stairs only. This is the one. It cleaned my carpeted stairs easily and effectively. The dirt capacity is rather limited and I try to clean the filter using an air compressor after every use. This makes the filter look like new. The vacuum seems well built and solid.
Answer: Christina, what is the point of using a vacuum cleaner without a filter? Not trying to criticize here, but methinks you are looking for a bagless vacuum. This little guy is bagless but not filter-less. If you use this vacuum without a filter, all you will be doing is re-distributing the dirt in your house (or wherever) you use this vacuum. This vacuum uses a cleanable, and replaceable, paper filter. Happy Cleaning!