While a vacuum is a necessity for any home, the fact is that they don’t all work the same. You may be using your current vacuum many times a week but there is still plenty of dirt and debris lurking in your carpets. I recently discovered just how true that statement was when I purchased a Kirby Sentria vacuum. I was absolutely shocked to learn that the vacuum I had wasn’t holding up its end of the bargain.
I had just used my old vacuum on the floors a few days before. Yet the first time I used this Kirby it picked up unbelievable amounts of dirt, debris, and pet hair from my carpets. It happened by accident actually, as a sales representative from Kirby came to the door and asked if he could give me a free demonstration. I wasn’t going to allow him to do so as I didn’t think I needed a new vacuum at the time. Yet he was very nice and also accentuated the great offers that Kirby is associated with so I finally relented. Read the rest of this entry »
My home is always full of people – with three kids, a large extended family, and friends always dropping in. I do enjoy the company but they tend to track in lots of dirt. I have gone through numerous vacuum cleaners in the past due to the heavy traffic. I don’t think I am hard on them. I just don’t think most of them are made to last. I have tried several brands and the all work well at first. However, before long they end up with not enough suction to get the job done to my satisfaction.