@JT954 Yeah I need cordless for the car too as the apartment building I live in has no way to attach a corded one. If I were to throw an extension cord out the window I’d need several hundred feet of one to reach the closest I could get the car to my window.
Corded. The little handheld ones have their place, but for a main, vacuum the house, vacuum, you want corded. More power, more capacity generally, lighter, cheaper, more reliable because less stuff to break: electric motor, maybe a light, maybe a rheostat. With rechargeables, you have the battery, the circuitry to run off it, and maybe the charging circuitry as well, depending on the model.
Also, the wall will not run out of power, unless power goes out, in which case, why are you vacuuming?
@TheGreatNico to be honest the little toy hand held ones are almost worthless to me and when i hear cordless vacuums i think it to mean a substantial upright with really good battery power to create suction and a beater bar that does something to even suck termites out of the wooden floors.
@bayportbob I recently bought a Black + Decker Dust Buster. I assume this is the variety you’re referring to as “little toy hand held ones”? It’s definitely not going to set the world on fire with it’s power, but sometimes it’s just the right tool for the job. Small spill of coffee grinds, a little drywall dust where I was working on an electrical outlet, dead moths which collect in an outdoor light fixture… suitable for the task, and for such a small job, much more convenient than lugging out the real vacuum or shop vac.
All that said, I generally dislike cordless tools (vacuums included). I wouldn’t have purchased the Dust Buster, but it was a loss leader at Macy’s. Final price about $8. A fair value.
Corded vacuums are my preference, simply because they have a lot more power (despite what some advertising will try to tell you), and they will never run out of it. I don’t consider the cord to be a hassle; I lay it out properly before starting, and moving to another outlet usually only happens once in my house. This Shark for this price is tempting, but I simply don’t have enough disposable income at the moment to justify it. Boo.
I’m just here to make sure someone said “Binford 6100” and “More Power!” @TheGreatNico and @PooltoyWolf took care of power, and a few others made comments hinting towards that direction, but I guess I had to take Binford myself.
they both serve their own purposes. if you have a lot of dirt/whatever in the carpet area then i prefer corded. if it is lighter soil in the carpet and/or i’m doing smooth surface areas then cordless, i have a pretty decent dyson cordless, will do it fine and be easier and faster to get setup with and get the job done. that’s what i have to say.
@rtjhnstn Bissell has a nice vacuum with an automatic cord winder - It’s slow, but also kind of perfect for that person that doesn’t want to wind cords. (and the (pet) vacuum is good too.)
I voted cordless, but am really on the “both” bus. I have a corded Dyson for the real heavy jobs (or vacuuming the entire house before the Mother-in-Law comes to visit). I also have a battery operated Dyson Motorhead though which I use almost every day. Sure the battery only lasts about 10 minutes tops… but due to it’s convenience, I’m constantly using it every time a small mess is present.
I think if meh were able to get one of the “MOOSOO Cordless Vacuum Cleaners” (basically a cordless Dyson clone) for under $100, they’d sell like hot cakes. I have a friend who uses one at work (construction at hospitals so you have to keep your work areas very clean) and it works great.
I want to believe in a cordless vacuum that is as powerful as one with a cord.
My corded vacuum says it’ll pull 1150 watts. I see a “deep cycle” lithium ion batteries on alibaba in the $200-400 range that should run it for about an hour then. Would need some voltage-up circuitry I guess.
I need the cordless one! I have basically this shark, then have larger shark (from Fuko, thanks!) but really want a cordless for the quick clean up. All laminate floors.
Honestly surprised more have not mentioned robotic here. I have a fleet, 2 roomba 650 (one from fuku - Thanks!) and a neato slim for the bedroom under furniture cleaning (from IRK - THANKS!)
All that said, my IRK should be here tomorrow, hoping for a cordless shark vac! Please make that happen.
I have a Dyson ball corded vacuum and it seems to suck really well. I’m always amazed, and kind of disgusted at how much dirt is in the bin after I vacuum.
Corded. Not only is there more power, and no need to worry about charge, but I have one that you press a button on and the cord retracts so you don’t have to worry about wrapping it up
It’s a tradition to get annoyed and scream out loud when the vacuum cord gets in the way
Kinda depends upon what I’m vacuuming and the circumstances behind the mess…
Cordless. I’m looking for one that I can keep in the car.
@JT954 Yeah I need cordless for the car too as the apartment building I live in has no way to attach a corded one. If I were to throw an extension cord out the window I’d need several hundred feet of one to reach the closest I could get the car to my window.
Depends
@hchavers Depends absorb, but usually don’t suck. (If they do, you’re doing it wrong)
@hchavers (Or maybe you’re doing it right and enquiring minds want to know)
@hchavers What does an old ladies nether regions smell like Mr. Trebek?
Corded. The little handheld ones have their place, but for a main, vacuum the house, vacuum, you want corded. More power, more capacity generally, lighter, cheaper, more reliable because less stuff to break: electric motor, maybe a light, maybe a rheostat. With rechargeables, you have the battery, the circuitry to run off it, and maybe the charging circuitry as well, depending on the model.
Also, the wall will not run out of power, unless power goes out, in which case, why are you vacuuming?
@TheGreatNico to be honest the little toy hand held ones are almost worthless to me and when i hear cordless vacuums i think it to mean a substantial upright with really good battery power to create suction and a beater bar that does something to even suck termites out of the wooden floors.
@bayportbob I recently bought a Black + Decker Dust Buster. I assume this is the variety you’re referring to as “little toy hand held ones”? It’s definitely not going to set the world on fire with it’s power, but sometimes it’s just the right tool for the job. Small spill of coffee grinds, a little drywall dust where I was working on an electrical outlet, dead moths which collect in an outdoor light fixture… suitable for the task, and for such a small job, much more convenient than lugging out the real vacuum or shop vac.
All that said, I generally dislike cordless tools (vacuums included). I wouldn’t have purchased the Dust Buster, but it was a loss leader at Macy’s. Final price about $8. A fair value.
Convenience of cordless!
How ironic! I just had to buy a big boy vacuum cleaner this morning at the big box store, Walmart!
Corded vacuums are my preference, simply because they have a lot more power (despite what some advertising will try to tell you), and they will never run out of it. I don’t consider the cord to be a hassle; I lay it out properly before starting, and moving to another outlet usually only happens once in my house. This Shark for this price is tempting, but I simply don’t have enough disposable income at the moment to justify it. Boo.
A proper cleaning arsenal is equipped with both.
Corded: upright, canister, carpet cleaner, hot water extractor, shop vac (wet/dry), sweep-to vacuum.
Cordless: dust buster, stick vac, robots.
I’m probably missing a few.
@djslack Children to operate them all for you (since they’d be the ones making most of the mess anyway)???
the illuision of a “cordless” still needs to be plugged, in too get that sweet electricity. who wants a cup of it, when you could get it from the tap?
I’ve got 3 vacuums already that I don’t use, because wood cleaner + Swiffer, or steam for the tile, so neither.
Cordless is good enough nowadays. Will get 95 percent of the job done.
You should have a corded one as well, though, for that 5 percent. You probably won’t use it often, but…
I’m just here to make sure someone said “Binford 6100” and “More Power!” @TheGreatNico and @PooltoyWolf took care of power, and a few others made comments hinting towards that direction, but I guess I had to take Binford myself.
@jsfs This will go great with my Binford 1750 Pressure Washer. Binford 1750
@jsfs
Corded, so hopefully anyone trying to sneak up on me and scare me will trip on the cord and die.
they both serve their own purposes. if you have a lot of dirt/whatever in the carpet area then i prefer corded. if it is lighter soil in the carpet and/or i’m doing smooth surface areas then cordless, i have a pretty decent dyson cordless, will do it fine and be easier and faster to get setup with and get the job done. that’s what i have to say.
Both, actually.
Corded has much more power, so needs to be corded for the main vacuum.
Cordless for smaller, specific vacuums. Easier to maneuver for smaller or tight spaces.
Lastly, robot vacuum for larger, open areas to keep things clean between vacuuming.
@kshayabusa you are opening the door to weeks full of roombas on meh by saying that.
Cordless just do not last. Give me corded to get my floors really vacuumed.
Corded for more power and long duration vacuuming. Cordless for quick cleanups that are small areas to vacuum.
I have enough crap I have to keep charged already.
Cordless and with no attachments. My wife doesn’t ever wind up the cord, or maintain the location of the vacuum’s attachments.
@rtjhnstn Bissell has a nice vacuum with an automatic cord winder - It’s slow, but also kind of perfect for that person that doesn’t want to wind cords. (and the (pet) vacuum is good too.)
Robotic!
I voted cordless, but am really on the “both” bus. I have a corded Dyson for the real heavy jobs (or vacuuming the entire house before the Mother-in-Law comes to visit). I also have a battery operated Dyson Motorhead though which I use almost every day. Sure the battery only lasts about 10 minutes tops… but due to it’s convenience, I’m constantly using it every time a small mess is present.
I think if meh were able to get one of the “MOOSOO Cordless Vacuum Cleaners” (basically a cordless Dyson clone) for under $100, they’d sell like hot cakes. I have a friend who uses one at work (construction at hospitals so you have to keep your work areas very clean) and it works great.
I want to believe in a cordless vacuum that is as powerful as one with a cord.
My corded vacuum says it’ll pull 1150 watts. I see a “deep cycle” lithium ion batteries on alibaba in the $200-400 range that should run it for about an hour then. Would need some voltage-up circuitry I guess.
Corded. Batteries are heavy and drain too quickly.
I need the cordless one! I have basically this shark, then have larger shark (from Fuko, thanks!) but really want a cordless for the quick clean up. All laminate floors.
Honestly surprised more have not mentioned robotic here. I have a fleet, 2 roomba 650 (one from fuku - Thanks!) and a neato slim for the bedroom under furniture cleaning (from IRK - THANKS!)
All that said, my IRK should be here tomorrow, hoping for a cordless shark vac! Please make that happen.
/giphy robot vacuum
@raccoon81 That’s a hilarious gif. I’m glad the designers of robot vacuums thought outside of that box.
@Fuzzalini What I really want is
/giphy Rosie Jetsons
I have a Dyson ball corded vacuum and it seems to suck really well. I’m always amazed, and kind of disgusted at how much dirt is in the bin after I vacuum.
Corded lasts longer and more powerful
With corded I can go as long as I want.
Corded. Not only is there more power, and no need to worry about charge, but I have one that you press a button on and the cord retracts so you don’t have to worry about wrapping it up
Cords
/giphy more power!