The VacuumCleaners subreddit is a fantastic source of quality information on choosing and purchasing vacuum cleaners. https://old.reddit.com/r/VacuumCleaners/

They have a monthly marketplace report, here's December's: https://old.reddit.com/r/VacuumCleaners/comments/1h495ff/rvacuumcleaners_monthly_deals_marketplace/

Start with their Flow Chart (also linked in the marketplace thread): https://i.redd.it/h238mc6rnq061.png



Marijane White, M.S.L.I.S. 
Data and Research Engagement Librarian, Assistant Professor 
Oregon Health & Science University Library 

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On 12/17/24, 9:45 AM, "Code for Libraries on behalf of charles meyer" <[log in to unmask] <mailto:[log in to unmask]> on behalf of [log in to unmask] <mailto:[log in to unmask]>> wrote:


My esteemed listmates,


We need to get a vacuum cleaner for less then $200 for the library to
> vacuum carpet and leftovers around the 3D printers.
>
> Amazon requires you to sign in (sign up) to reaD more reviews.
>
> How does one "evaluate" which vacuum is a good (better) buy?
>
> We no longer subscribe to Consumer Reports.
>
> We're considering the Eureka Ligth weight Powerful Upright NEU280 ($71)
> -vs- Shark Navigator NV360
>


But, maybe you've found a new minty flavored better one?!


Or a good review site?


Trusted Reviews wasn't that great.


Thank you,
>


Charles.


Charlotte County Public Library