momof4

I have a Miele for 15 years now and I love it. It is a lot quieter than other vacuums.

Challys

I agree--love my wind tunnel with bags. I too am a cat person!

jad1044

The large rug under the litter box is the answer - pick up the rug and shake it out - no vacuuming at all!

I got a new Oreck - the best vacuum I've ever owned; it picks up everything in it's tracks... and is easy to use. I have a mother cat and 4 little ones in the house - so lots to pick up - don't know where they find most of what I have to vacuum - thought i was a fair housekeeper! But, I run the vacuum over the floors and it's gone!

sisLH

I had a Kirby -it was hard to switch the heads. I had a Rainbow and it needed a new on/off switch within a year. Now I have had a Hoover Windtunnel for a year. I like it. It has red/green lights that show if floor is dirty/clean. I just vacuum until the green light stays on. Attachments fit right on it. There are no bags. It is fairly lightweight. So far-so good.

Amythyst02

I have a Hoover, and I love it. It is the Pet Cyclonic Bagless Hoover, and it picks up everything. However I do not have cats, but it certainly cleaned up the mess in the kitchen yesterday when I dropped a brand new powdered creamer on the kitchen floor!! I think about 1/2 of the creamer landed on the little carpet and the tile floor. It got it all up. It is great on the furniture and for picking up all the dog hair (that we used to have). We are down to 2 dogs now that do not shed like our Shephard/Husky did.

quiltingnana1

I have the Hoover windtunnel. I also have a smaller Hoover canister that I use on wood and tile. Gets the litter and fur up really well. Also have a throw rug under the cat box for litter containment. Good luck.

Robinmg

I just bought this vacuum. I do not have carpets so use it on my hardwood floors and rugs. Does a very good job. I was amazed at how well it picked everything up. Things my Bissel missed. It also picked up the cat litter that was on the floor with no problem. It also got the cat hair and dog hair off the floor and furniture. I guess time will tell.

Susanna10

thank you for starting this. i sent the information on to my daughter.

JulieR

The Dysons we tried didn't work for us either. I love our Riccars now, but my best advice is to try and get a loaner to try from the vacuum cleaner store. That way you have help making the decision, and get to test drive before you plunk down the money.

munchkinmama

I love my Hoover Windtunnel but it is old - about 11- 12 years. Not sure they are as good now. Mine also has a bag and air filter. Picks up great - cat litter is no problem. I hope it never dies!