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01-30-2008, 06:43 PM
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My wife just told me she was going to spend $650 on a vacuum cleaner
A Miele to be specific, and for consideration she is a clean freak...it's almost like a hobby.
Obviously that's the price of a new Van Staal.
My response?
Absolutely nothing 
p.s. I sure hope we have a warm winter 
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01-30-2008, 06:49 PM
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Seldom Seen
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Been there, done that. Went in the divorce....and she still can't keep a house clean, WITH A CLEANING SERVICE! Bet she can't even find it.
But, I am told the Electroux full canister goes for 1200.00........is what my clean freak inherited from mom.
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01-30-2008, 06:56 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by spence
and for consideration she is a clean freak...it's almost like a hobby.
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 ..that is funny spence...I tell my wife cleaning is her hobby..  ... she is a wicked clean freak, but not with a $650. vacuum  |
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01-30-2008, 07:03 PM
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You can spend all of that much $ on an Oreck.
But they come with an included service plan.
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LETS GO BRANDON
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01-30-2008, 07:09 PM
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Old Guy
Join Date: Oct 2004
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Oreck's are best???? Tried the rest, Electrolux, Dyson, whatever,
Damn thing runs 4 hours a day,
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01-30-2008, 07:13 PM
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The Miele canistor vac's are supposed to be the cat's meow, you can't even hardly hear the damn thing run.
Dyson interestingly enough are designed using my firm's software. Pretty cool stuff although while rated high, they don't seem to be all that consistent in the reviews.
Anything to make her happy, cause she's gonna pay come spring 
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01-30-2008, 07:15 PM
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Permanently Disconnected
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This thread really sucks
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01-30-2008, 07:21 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by #^&#^&#^&#^&#^&#^&#^&#^&#^&#^&#^&
This thread really sucks
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Too much AYC up the nose tonight? 
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01-30-2008, 08:01 PM
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Soggy Bottom Boy
Join Date: Jan 2004
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Congrats, that's a nice Vacuum. I just got rid of my 1700 dollar job
we only clean when we are looking for the remote
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01-30-2008, 08:17 PM
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well at least she knows her place in society
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01-30-2008, 08:41 PM
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How much is the annual service fee?
You can buy a new one every couple of years for the cost of one of them.
I heard they will be made in China next year.
Sorry, thought this was a Van Staal thread.  |
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01-30-2008, 08:43 PM
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Old Guy
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Quote:
Originally Posted by spence
The Miele canistor vac's are supposed to be the cat's meow, you can't even hardly hear the damn thing run.
Dyson interestingly enough are designed using my firm's software. Pretty cool stuff although while rated high, they don't seem to be all that consistent in the reviews.
Anything to make her happy, cause she's gonna pay come spring
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Who's going to continue to pay come spring? Just give it up, you cannot win. She'll find something else to prosper with, like maid service!!! to use the new vac!! That's 75 a visit and the house still looks the same!!! |
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01-31-2008, 08:01 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by striperman36
Who's going to continue to pay come spring? Just give it up, you cannot win. She'll find something else to prosper with, like maid service!!! to use the new vac!! That's 75 a visit and the house still looks the same!!!
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We've had several maids, but she scares them away and we can't keep one for more than a few months. Money down the drain anway if you ask me...
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01-31-2008, 08:21 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by nightfighter
But, I am told the Electroux full canister goes for 1200.00........is what my clean freak inherited from mom.
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Yup, but their having a special right now w/$300 off. If you get an electrux, order the bags and filters online and save yourself $. |
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01-31-2008, 08:35 AM
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after reading this thread I .......WILL NEVER COMPLAIN ABOUT MY WIFE BUYING A $300 VACUUM AGAIN......
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"If you're arguing with an idiot, make sure he isn't doing the same thing."
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01-31-2008, 10:44 AM
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My wife bought an Oreck which seems to do a nice job and is a lot quieter than the old one. At first I told her we didn't need a new vaccum because most of the house is hardwood floors, but it cleans them pretty well, too. I have no idea what it costs, but if it encourages her to clean more often it's well worth it.
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01-31-2008, 10:54 AM
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It's my job to clean the house, but I subcontract it out.
$650 = 8.6 bi-weekly cleanings @$75 and then free cleanings after that....Quite a bargain actually, I'd buy her two Van Staal vacums so she would not have to lug it upstairs.
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01-31-2008, 11:19 AM
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Old Guy
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Quote:
Originally Posted by spence
We've had several maids, but she scares them away and we can't keep one for more than a few months. Money down the drain anway if you ask me...
-spence
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God Bless you. I'd be living in the guest house, permanetly. |
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01-31-2008, 11:50 AM
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My wifes a clean freak also. Her day usually starts with Frank can you vacuum before I get home. Frank the upstairs needs dusting. Frank the wood stove needs to be cleaned out. Frank the cellar is a little cluttered. The dog poops need to be picked up. And I say  to that. |
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01-31-2008, 12:03 PM
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vacuum machines make great sex toys
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01-31-2008, 01:40 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by chris L
vacuum machines make great sex toys
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01-31-2008, 02:15 PM
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100 pounds of suction 
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01-31-2008, 02:42 PM
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Whoa.....100-pounds?
I'm not sure it would stay on.....
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01-31-2008, 04:23 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Joe
Whoa.....100-pounds?
I'm not sure it would stay on.....
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ecspecially since in Spence's case, its only strapped on  |
making s-b.com a kinder, gentler place for all 
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01-31-2008, 04:29 PM
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Have you tried the  attachment on dison yet? |
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01-31-2008, 05:39 PM
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Quote:
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ecspecially since in Spence's case, its only strapped on |
Haha, yea...you got me on that one.
Watch your back  
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01-31-2008, 05:40 PM
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Wow this one fell off the ladder pretty quick ! I only vacuum when it needs it in my opinion.Nobody elses.So if she says it needs it I do an inspection and tell her nah it's fine.
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01-31-2008, 05:59 PM
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whoah! yup...derailed!
Anyway the hubby and I went shopping for a new vacuum and he said we should get the $500 one.....I couldnt justify it. We ended up with the $200 one and it works just fine.
Also on the frequency note .... rule of thumb I think is vacuum once per week per person living in the house.
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Simplify.......
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02-01-2008, 06:54 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Jenn
Also on the frequency note .... rule of thumb I think is vacuum once per week per person living in the house.
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i am no clean freak and i loved Tattoo Bob's remark of only cleaning when the TV remote is lost....  too funny..
once per week! not when you burn wood... i cut and split and brought in a 1/2 cord of wood yesterday *enough to last thru super bowl) since its gonna rain cats and doggies later today... "theres always saw dust everywhere"
around here ,so its vacume (or sweep) every chance you get  |
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02-01-2008, 09:57 AM
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Some of you people must not have dogs 
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