Hi everyone, hope you can help me out. I've recently been suffering a lot with my allergies so I want to buy a good vacuum. I've been looking at buying a Dyson but I was wondering if you knew of any budget vacuum cleaners which filter out nasty allergens?

My experience with vacuums and allergies -- which I suffer from unfortunately -- is that you get what you pay for in the long run.

I went through a series of less expensive vacuums which were OK, but didn't last too long. (I had a Hoover, Dirt Devil and a Bissell -- that I can recall.) I thought they were doing a decent job with the dust and allergens too.

Then I bought my Dyson -- let me tell you there has been a world of difference. My house seems MUCH better as far as my allergies go -- less irritation. I think my carpets are just cleaner and don't hold as much stuff in them. I also take that long hose and really get the vents and stuff better than I was able to do before too so I know that helps!!

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Grace

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Mommy of Sarah (8.5), Hannah (7), and John(4.5)

Thanks for the quick reply LawDawg. I expected that was the case! I've been looking on the Dyson Spares page and there is something called a "Hepa post motor filter" am I right in thinking that that is the bit I need?

This would be included if you bought the vacuum, no need to buy it separately.

I have to agree about the dyson!! I have one now!! and before that Id spend money after money on new vaccumes!! Id have to get a new one almost ever year to 2 years tops!! I have had my dyson now for 4 years!! I love it!!!
It really does help!! we have acat and had a dog (up untill this past Feb)
when I vaccumed I totally noticed a diff!! anyhow thats just my take on it!!
The money was worth it for me!! good luck ont your Vaccum shopping!!

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i hear that the dysons work WONDERS...i am SO going to invest in one the next time i see one on sale!

i know that target here had them for 199.00....i should have gotten it then!

i just brought a dirt devil and i'm already frustrated and ready to get another vaccuum...this one is ONLY 3 months old!

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I love my Dyson. To save money I used the 20% off coupon and bought it at Bed, Bath and Beyond.

omg great idea!

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once again a SAHM, but now starting my own home based business! support small, minority, and women's businesses!

God has a plan for me that i am determined to follow through on!