First of all, for me to be enthusiastic enough about a vacuum to bother with a review speaks volumes. I got a dust buster about 10 years ago and it did minimally well for a few things, but was mostly disappointing. Actually I didnt use it much because its usefulness was so limited. Periodically I used it to clean the massive cob webs in the basement ceiling and it shined there. So when that one died, even after reading positive reviews of the newer ones, I was skeptical. And, Im happy to say I was wrong.
Ive got hardwood floors and linoleum in the kitchen and bath. Dust bunnies reproduce like, well, bunnies. I could never keep up with them all. And I have 2 Cavalier King Charles Spaniels that shed super-fine hair. Combine the two things and YOWWIE! Dust-ball-city, baybee--especially if company is coming.
But this new dust buster with the 9.6 volt power really sucks! And I mean that in a good way. Its actually "fun" to suck those annoying balls of dust and dirt out of corners and wherever they hide. It easily picks up dirt and dry lawn stuff the dogs constantly drag in from outside too. I start in the kitchen and then end up going all over the house looking for more.
Let me just add that I am NOT one of those women who treat housekeeping as a hobby. Its one of my favorite things to procrastinate over. So when I say a vacuum is fun, its bizarre! But this is one of the best and most useful purchases that Ive made recently, and my house is cleaner for it. Its a handy product.
