Kirby Vacuum Cleaners

History of Kirby Vacuum Cleaners

Kirby vacuum cleaners have been manufactured for over 80 years, and despite their retro looks, Kirby vacuum cleaners are well respected thanks to their unrivalled cleaning ability and durability. These characteristics have seen Kirby vacuum cleaners build up a loyal following. Manufactured from aluminium rather than plastic, Kirby vacuum cleaners are renowned for their outstanding performance, reliability, durability and powerful suction.

With their legendary ability to vacuum and shampoo carpets, polish wooden floors, remove dust mites from bedding, clean furniture and more, a Kirby vacuum cleaner could be the only cleaning appliance you'll ever need. Some models will even convert to a cylinder vacuum cleaner. With numerous attachments and accessories, even those hard to reach places can be easily cleaned. By combining several household cleaning appliances into one, there are no storage issues. Imagine trying to find the room to house a vacuum cleaner, carpet shampoo system and wood floor polisher!

Kirby vacuum cleaners are not sold in shops, and have always been sold by salespeople who demonstrate the Kirby in action in the customer's home. By comparing the performance and features of the customer's existing vacuum cleaner with that of the Kirby, and then shampooing and cleaning the carpet, the effectiveness of the Kirby can be seen and appreciated. This tried and tested method of selling has seen the Kirby brand go from strength to strength over the years. Thanks to this, Kirby has become synonymous with reliability, quality and performance.

With an incredible range of Kirby Spares and Accessories, Kirby vacuum cleaners can last a long time, and is not uncommon to hear of Kirby vacuum cleaners from the 1950s still being used today. Rather than just a “disposable” vacuum cleaner that will be replaced in a few years, a Kirby vacuum cleaner is often seen as a long term investment and a home cleaning system.

Whilst new Kirby vacuum cleaners are only sold in the home rather than in stores or online. A used Kirby can represent a substantial saving on new models. Even Kirby vacuum cleaners with missing or broken parts or accessories can be rejuvenated, and thanks to the variety of Kirby Parts, Spares and Accessories that are still available.

There are many collectors and those looking for a pre–owned Kirby, who look to purchase their Kirbys from car boot sales. These Kirbys are often then renovated, and can be added to a collection, used, or sold on. Because of the reliability of Kirby vacuum cleaners and there are lots of spares, parts and accessories available, a used Kirby can represent a significant saving on the purchase price, and great value for money. Limited edition Kirby vacuum cleaners such as gold plated or anodised models are prized by collectors. These Kirbys are not sold to the public, but are used as trophies. Kirby vacuum cleaners such as these have unique serial numbers, which make them even more valuable to collectors.

If you own a Kirby, why not browse our wide range of genuine Kirby parts, spares and accessories and get the most out of your Kirby vacuum cleaner, or give it a new lease of life. Choose from products such as Kirby shampoo and accessories, Kirby floor polish, Kirby wheels, Kirby bags, Kirby tools and more, or choose your Kirby Spares and Accessories by model:

Kirby Heritage
Kirby Legend ii
Kirby Generation 3
Kirby G4
Kirby G5
Kirby G6
Kirby Ultimate G
Kirby Diamond
Kirby Sentria

Further Information

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