Our spring cleaning coverage here on AT:Chicago wouldn't be complete without a local resource for an indispensable cleaning tool - the vacuum. Established in 1983, Best Vacuum is a very good source for vacuums (naturally) and other household appliances.
The focus in on high quality, high end machines - the brand names they carry are known for performance. They have been an authorized dealer for Miele for over 20 years, and their vacuum line is featured prominently in the shop.
When we stopped in on Sunday, a couple were trying out a Miele model and a Sebo, as a knowledgeable salesman gave the pros and cons and price differences of each model and its expendable accessories (filters, bags, etc) - it seemed to be a low pressure but highly informational sales experience.
In addition to Miele and Sebo, the shop carries vacuums from Bosch (shown at left), Dyson and other manufacturers. All of the accessories for these machines are stocked and available at Best Vacuum as well. The shop is not large - it is a local, small business, but the selection is wide - check out the website for all of the models available.
How funny - I was doing pre-purchase research on vacuums and I stumbled across a site this weekend that anyone shopping for a vacuum should probably read. It's the "Carpet and Rug Institute" website. never knew there even was such a thing.
They test models regularly and give them pass/fail/ratings on several criteria. Their results were interesting.
It's worth mentioning that no Dyson models have passed their tests. No I don't know why. I wouldn't buy a bagless machine anyway...
What's interesting is that a $250 Hoover passed their tests and is supposedly OK for allergy sufferers. Sure I'd rather have a Miele...but I'll try the less expensive Hoover first, myself.
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Forgot to post the link :
http://www.carpet-rug.org/about-cri/cri-signature-programs/vacuum-list.cfm
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If you shop for Miele online you see that the prices are fixed. But if you shop locally you can bargain. I got my Calisto for $100 off retail and he threw in bags and a couple of accessories that I wanted.
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Through a particulate analysis on YouTube, I show how well the Miele vacuum works and truly traps the dust. My findings prove that the Miele Vacuum is completely sealed and really is HEPA.
Miele Vacuum Video As Featured on ABC 7 News
You can see from this video that the Miele will trap all of the particles in a cloth like bag that self-seals on its way out and you are actually purifying the air in your house by vacuuming! The filtration is 99.95% effective at 0.3 microns which is amazing. Thanks to its HEPA filter and super intensive clean bags the vacuum is able to achieve this kind of filtration.
Also check-out my blog called Consumer Reporter - a vehicle to educate consumers about the vacuum and air purification market.
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