Dyson

[vetran]

wash the filters regularly explain to the little woman how to unblock the hose and you will be very happy with it. 9 years and counting.

[Iron Condor]

Some of the plastic bits break after a few years but you cant buy the parts.

[motoukenin]

Buy a Henry , reliable sturdy cheap and go on for ever , you can even have a hetty if you want a female vac , or a george if you want a wet / dry one.

British made as well unlike Dyson which is mostly manufactured in China and last about a year if your lucky

[Peoplesoft bloke]

The house didn't need hoovering before she moved in.

Dysoning surely?

[BrilloPad]

Get wooden floors and a brush.

HTH

[bobhope]

Gone through 2 - bits break and fixing it was too expensive. They are very loud.

Plus the cleaner refused to use the second one. I thought she was just moaning, but then tried to use it - the b****y hose kinks every time you move, which stops any suction, so you have to then unkink (?) it.

Now have a Miele. Has a bag but works.

[TinTrump]

wash the filters regularly

+1. Also as required the cyclone chambers (found a "how to" guide on line) as this makes a big difference. I had a local shop who replace bits that broke. 6 years good service.

[Pondlife]

Clearly with Dysons being suceptible (sp?) to so much wear and tear, Mrs PL is not using ours anywhere near enough.

How do I bring this subject up without having to be put on pot noodle rations for the coming weeks?

[daviejones]

Scientists have found that 97% of married women suffer from "Dysons Disease"

They make a f**kin horrid whining sound but just don't suck any more!!!

[oracleslave]

Clearly with Dysons being suceptible (sp?) to so much wear and tear, Mrs PL is not using ours anywhere near enough.

How do I bring this subject up without having to be put on pot noodle rations for the coming weeks?

Get her a maids outfit and insist she uses "props".