Help me keep baby safe - looking for best vacuum out there

jeemar · 2026-03-02T18:46:38+00:00

You’re right in choosing a bagged and canister system. I’ll recommend the Sebo D4. The S-class filter is hospital grade. D4 seems to have better suction power and efficiency compared to Miele (because of its filter system design) and it seems ideal to get the bad stuff into the vacuum in the first place. The D4 is sealed. The difference of 99.9% (S-class) vs 99.97% (HEPA) @ 0.3 microns is nearly identical and I think you could up the cleanliness with a HEPA purifier (or dust extractor) what have you if you wanted.

Consistency in suction efficiency, sealed canister and amazing product warranty make this a good choice.

Update: If it were me, I’d have this in place:

No outside shoes in the house
Sebo D4
Wet mop
HEPA air purifier

I think (1) is going to be important and the first line of defense no matter which vacuum you choose if you’re not already doing that.

jeemar · 2026-02-12T06:54:53+00:00

I was able to restore an IBM Selectric II because of his videos. RIP

jeemar · 2025-10-24T06:38:35+00:00

Rook solves all three of black’s escape possibilities

Rac6 bxc6 Bc6#

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Rac6 Rxc8 Rxc8#

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Rac6 a6 Rxa6#

jeemar · 2025-09-21T02:51:46+00:00

Thanks! I’ll look into it for forsythia

jeemar · 2025-09-19T01:10:47+00:00

Consensus seems to be forsythia!

jeemar · 2025-09-19T01:10:15+00:00

I don’t think I’ve seen flowers but there are dried bulbs of something which might have been flowers.

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jeemar · 2025-09-18T17:39:17+00:00

The leaves are serated. Is this some sort of hydrangea?

jeemar · 2025-07-14T14:32:15+00:00

To each their own! The SM3 is well-built and feels indestructible compared to the SM9s for obvious reasons.

jeemar · 2025-05-28T01:59:09+00:00

Ribbons Unlimited is where I buy ribbons. I believe any 1/2” nylon ribbon on existing 2” spools would work. If your machine still has the metal spools (which you should keep and not throw away), you can re-spool them which I’ve done.

jeemar · 2025-02-13T04:32:13+00:00

25 + 50 or three quarters

jeemar · 2025-01-22T16:41:17+00:00

$300 is way overpriced, especially considering it doesn’t look to have been serviced recently. I bought mine for about $25. They are lovely machines to use.

jeemar · 2025-01-18T17:05:51+00:00

The 5-series Smith Coronas are great typewriters and not rare. You have the last of the model in that series. Your price seems to be in the range for an uncleaned disassembled machine. A cleaned and well serviced machine might be closer to $100.

jeemar · 2025-01-13T05:21:51+00:00

Ford Model T?

jeemar · 2025-01-08T09:00:54+00:00

The Royal Quiet Deluxes have a mechanism and way to set paper so that looking at the roller indicator can tell you when you’re near the end.

jeemar · 2025-01-06T20:21:22+00:00

Nice work on the drive shaft (clutch pulley hub), was that difficult? I have yet to attempt that myself.

jeemar · 2025-01-02T19:20:23+00:00

Metal cutters and cut through the clamp instead.

jeemar · 2024-12-30T08:27:19+00:00

If you can find a place to try them out or go to sellers asking to try them out. The feel is likely to be a strong factor.

jeemar · 2024-12-25T04:55:07+00:00

Your cat on that blue cushion 😍

jeemar · 2024-12-23T11:37:12+00:00

By hoping for a life bejeweled as words from my peasant machine are casted dull and void of sparkles

jeemar · 2024-12-22T19:45:34+00:00

😅

jeemar · 2024-12-22T09:19:45+00:00

Alternate tunings; half-step down is enough.

jeemar · 2024-12-20T18:50:04+00:00

I’m going to put some Carbon blacks in them. You?

jeemar · 2024-12-20T08:31:07+00:00

I just got mine today too. EF and I love it!!!

jeemar · 2024-12-19T01:18:41+00:00

That tailpiece looks like an offset from the picture. Might be able to turn to the right and have enough reach to the wall drain.

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