Hi, Sharon,

Vacuum cleaners is a subject very dear to me.  : )

When my little Eureka finally conked out after more than 15 years 
(actually it still works; just falling apart) I began an extensive hunt 
and consumer research project for the perfect cannister vacuum that 
didn't cost a fortune. I personally cannot stand uprights (way too 
cumbersome) and could only find incredibly expensive cannisters. This 
little quest lasted nearly a year until...I came upon the Samsung Quiet 
Vac!  It's wonderful. It has suction control on both the wand and the 
case. The filtration is as good as HEPA, the  hose swivels, the feet are 
on ball casters so it glides smoothly, and it really is relatively 
quiet. There are a few annoying features like, the suction control tends 
to slide open, on both ends, so I have to check it constantly, and the 
plastic seems a tad thin so I'm always worried about it breaking. But so 
far nothing untoward has happened. The best part is, is cost me only 
about $100!  Then, even more good news. The store where I bought the 
vacuum originally no longer carries my model.and I couldn't find the 
bags anywhere locally. But, after examining the last bag I had, I 
realized that any cannister bag, like the Eureka bags, might fit just 
fine. They do, and they are so much less expensive.

So, that's my recommendation.

Good luck!

Kim Steffgen
Freelance Writer

Sharon Robinson wrote:

>Hi everyone.  I'm in the process of purchasing a new vacuum for our park
>and was wondering if anyone could share exceptionally good or bad
>experiences with vacuums.  We have a small number of textiles, but we
>would like to keep them-so I'm looking at the suction control variety.
>However, because we do have a small number of textiles, I don't
>necessarily want to break the bank.  Ideally, I would like to purchase two
>vacuums-one strictly for the textiles and another for floors, stairs, etc.
>which are all located in log structures.  I've looked at Miele, Nilfisk,
>and a few other particulate vacs.  I've used the Nilfisk GM 80 extensively
>at another site and was wondering how other vacs stacked up, since that is
>what I know.  We actually had a bit of trouble with the power cord
>becoming loose on the Nilfisk-and as a result it not really working too
>well by the end of the day.  Thanks for all your help.
>
>Sharon Robinson
>Kings Mtn. State Park
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