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Moved from Sweden to US a few months ago and was annoyed with the traditional vacuum cleaner we had here, having having to maneuver a heavy and loud motor and not being able to reach underneath furniture. Was driving me crazy and it felt like it was blowing out more dust than it picked up. The Tritan vacuum is very efficient and I was actually surprised by the high quality and power of the motor considering this is not a very expensive machine. It really does the job and with the included attachments it works for any cleaning need. The only downside to it is that I would have liked the electric cord to be a bit longer for better range, but it works well anyway. Many years ago there was a Swedish brand of Vacuum cleaners called "Elektrolux" and they had a slogan "Nothing sucks like an Elektrolux". I would change that now to "Nothing sucks like a Prolux". 🙂Anthony76

I really wanted to love this vacuum, but will have to return it, in spite of the suction being awesome. The suction is as good or better than my Shark vacuums. I needed a good HEPA canister vacuum that would work well on my hard surface floors, window shades/blinds and walls/ceilings. I was disappointed to find that even though there is a HEPA filter, the bags are not HEPA bags. I haven't determined, yet,if the vacuum is sealed well enough, to avoid dispersing dust back into the room. Additionally, the bristles on the hard floor brush are so stiff and scratchy, I am reluctant to use it on my hardwood floors. Unfortunately, none of my better attachments, from my previous vacuums, fit the Tritan. I need to be able to vacuum my walls and ceilings, but the floor brush is not suitable for that either. I would like to be able to comfortably (and safely) vacuum the tops of door frames and window shades and blinds, without using the extension tube. But , the stiff hose does not stretch and is too short to directly attach the dust brush and reach overhead, to the top of my door frames. Back to the drawing board for me, as the Tritan Canister is just not suitable for my needs.C.B.

I am 69 years old, so believe me when I tell you I have had many vacuum cleaners in my life, from a Kirby to a Miele to the less expensive uprights that just don't last. When I moved and left behind my latest upright as a gift to the buyer of my house, I had to find a new vacuum. One that would last. One that could suck up dog hair from my Australian Shepherd. One that was maneuverable and could also clean my truck's interior. When I saw the ad for the Prolux Triton I was taken by how absolutely cute it is. I love its retro looks, like a 50's space ship with chrome and a sleek shape. I love the design of the retractable cord, its maneuverability and the very very powerful motor. I now have a restored vintage house (circa 1900) which requires a strong machine to eliminate dust. I am very pleased with my Prolux Triton!!Vicki

Out of the box, the vacuum was great. Sucked up everything. Within a month, it was basically a glorified hand vacuum. The only way I can get it to do anything is to use remove the hose and the attachments. The actual suction when using it upright is terrible. It vibrates like a dolphining F1 race car, makes a hideous popping and hissing sound from the side, and worst of all, leaves fuzz, dirt , and giant hard balls of lint all over my floors rather than actually cleaning them. Using this vacuum is more work than simply using a broom and a hand held dirt Devil. Customer service was helpful in trying to fix the issues but the suggested solve didn't work. The vacuum is a lemon…complete waste of the time and money spent.Card Lady

It does quality performing for pet hair to include the turbo extension tool for upholstery. DO READ ALL the instructions so you know how to properly use it. Don't assume! The tools are ill placed with the placement and storage of the electrical cord (always falling off). The telescope for the hose to attachments doesn't lock properly and always ALWAYS pushing back in. I don't have an issue with pet hair on the roller getting stuck, but I do with human hair and any amount of length to trash. The spot where the hose connects to the canister is constantly getting clogged because it is small and narrow, needs to be wider. Pay CLOSE attention when taking the filter out of the canister and putting it back; there is a reason it is meticulously marked. The alignment must be perfect or it won't go back together properly; this is the same for everything on the vacuum. Hard to push when vacuuming (hence one of the reasons I said to read instructions carefully)? You have to provide some air to release the amount of suction, so it moves easier with the little knob on the left; by the way, it moves also on its own.feltermail

Within 1 minute of its' first use this model #2475 Pet Hair Eraser Turbo had its' brush roll stop spinning before a small 10×10 foot area was complete. The belt assembly is centre mounted so debris from both sides of the brush roll collects towards its' centralized belt motor which sits open with nothing to protect it from debris. This results in it being the furthest thing from the "tangle free" unit it is advertised as. Removal of the head screws holding the bottom cover in place is quite easy so I was able to see what was causing the jam (see picture attached). The manufacturer claims the unit can accept hair length of 4-8 inches. The longest of the hairs in this pictures is 3 inches, so the job in question should have been well within the manufacturer's guidelines. Upon reassembling the base the unit promptly got jammed a second time. After once again removing the clog I decided to give it a different task, cleaning hardwood. This unit has a key feature for those with hardwood floors, its' brush can turn on/off, saving your hardwood from being scratched by the roller. Sadly there is very little suction (see video attached). I found without the brush roll spinning the machine picks up essentially nothing. The last major feature this unit is its' heavily marked "pet hair eraser" attachments. The Pet Turbo Eraser" is nothing more than the same "turbo brush" or "handi-mate" that has been commonplace on vacuum's since the 1950's. The "two in one" pet brush is a traditional fabric brush as is the crevice tool. There is nothing fundamentally different with these attachments than what is industry standard from most vacuum suppliers. I've had Bissell units before, the last being the significantly cheaper "Clearview Alergen Lift-Off Pet Upright Vaccuum." It lasted 2 years before dying a few weeks after its warranty expired precipitating the purchase of this Turbo model. All in all a poor vacuum. Don't buy this.Jimmy

I received this product for free in exchange for my honest review from #bzzagent. The Bissell Poweredge vacuum was easy to put together out of the box. The suction power is good and I like the accessories it comes with. I was really disappointed that this vacuum does not have an LED light! For over $200.00 you would assume it would. That feature alone would not make me want to purchase this. Also I don't like the fact you have to mount the vacuum to the wall to store it. It should have the option to fold in half. I would not recommend this vacuum.Ange46

This Bissell PowerEdge Cordless Vacuum is amazingly very satisfying to use! It has never fail me every time I use it. It cleans up really good, has a great suction and it also gets the edges well. It's lightweight and super easy to maneuver. We have two dogs that sheds a lot and small kids so we have an endless clutter. This cordless vacuum makes cleaning pet hairs, crumbs and everything else like a breeze! It's way better than our old one. I highly recommend this to anyone looking for an easy cleaning champion!Mother of Dragons

I had put off purchasing a cordless vacuum after using a couple big name / expensive cordless vacuums. But I read the reviews and decided to order this one. I wasn't completely sold until I used it and I was pleasantly surprised by the power, the size of the dust cup, attachments, how quiet it is, movability of the swivel head and the overall great job it did!!! I have one large dog and two cats, so it needs to do a good job. Compared to the other brands it is about half the price and twice the machine!!!shunt365

We have used Oreck vacuums for over 30 years. We love the lightness and the power. When they went out of business we tried other vacuums, Hoover and Miele and hated them. I searched for vacuums that were close to Oreck and got your site which has the real thing! We are thrilled. Thank you for keeping Oreck going.Guest

First off you need too know we have a 2-story home, about 30 years old, fully carpeted, with two indoor dogs (Corgis – who have two coats that they “blow” year round!)! We learned a long time ago that dust and dog hair was a real problem, and needed a vacuum that could keep up. Tried several expensive ones with all the “doo-dads” but they would break quickly, loose suction very quickly, couldn’t keep up with the pet hair… You get the picture. Our most recent purchase before the Oreck was one of those “ball” type vacuums that supposedly never loose suction – supposed to be a real “Animal”, and the cost reflected the hype. But it was so lousy at picking up pet hair I would have to “rake” the carpet with a little plastic rake first to get up most the pet hair. It would loose suction and the cannister would fill up so fast I had to empty it after every room. So I broke down and spent some money on a simple vacuum with no gimmicks, just “a vacuum”. The Oreck XL Commercial is the real “animal” in this zoo. It NEVER loses suction. Where none of the other vacuums I ever owned would do a good job of getting pet hair and that powder you spread to make the carpet smell good up in one pass, the Oreck gets all of it in ONE pass. The bag on this vacuum can be changed out in about 30 seconds (when you have too). I probably could vacuum this house twice and still not have to replace the bag as it’s really that big! And the cord is 40’ long! No more constantly hunting for a plug. I plug it in once and do an entire floor. It’s built very simple and tuff since it’s a commercial grade vacuum and very light weight. Oh, the handle is really nice and you can bend it completely level with the floor to vacuum under tables and such. I don’t ussually take the time to right a review since I figure they should make stuff right to begin with. But this vacuum deserves a good review.R.H.

It does a good job vacuuming i love how light weight it is and easy to move. It has good suction and cleans carpet messes well. I don't like the bags. I honestly hate bags. So when it comes time to emptying these i don't do it. So 1star off for those bags. Lolvictoria.h

I have had this for over 12 months now and still works brilliantly! I upgraded from a Dyson v6 and the quality of the Miele absolutely outshines the flimsy Dyson! Even using newer Dyson models since the upgrade I feel confident that I made the right choice! I love that when the motor is in the bottom position it is able to stand on its own. No need to lean against the wall or bench, being how I often dropped the Dyson! It is also so easy to move around, other people complain that it’s heavy, but with the motor near the head it is much lighter and incredibly easy to manoeuvre. The design of the head gives it stability and direction, using a Dyson the head often flips around, but the Miele is much like using a standard vacuum, minus the bloody cord! Even with the motor at the bottom I can still get under the bed. It’s just a fabulous machine! My partner is even thrilled with it and often recommends it to people. Great suction, run time and functionality. No complaints from me, and will replace with the same or newer model when the time comes.Rachel23

Purchased this at local Best Buy on sale. It's certainly heavier than the average stick vacuum however, there are options as to how you can set it up: motor on the top or bottom. When the motor is on the bottom, the weight is less of a problem and in this setting, the vacuum can stand upright on its own. I've read reviews that it is loud however, I don't personally find that to be the case. The dirt this picks up is quite impressive. I have a Dyson stick and it doesn't compare to the Meile. I vacuumed carpets with the Dyson first, then again with the Meile. The Meile canister was almost full in 5 minutes. It picks up dirt and dust not visible to the naked eye and missed by the Dyson. Battery power is decent and based on professional reviews, the best on the market. On the lowest setting, Meile says you'll get 60 minutes. It takes about 4 hours to fully charge an empty battery. The dust canister is smallish, but I don't find this an issue as Melie uses a vortex to compact the dirt and dust. It is expensive but Melie says with good care, it'll last 20 years and it's made in Germany. So, you get what you pay for. I have a Meile canister vacuum and I fully believe this vacuum picks up more dirt than the canister. It's also very easy to reconfigure the vacuum to how you wish to use it. Also easy to empty the bin.SMack

PROS: I haven't seen a vacuum clean up hidden debris this well since my mother's Swedish canister vacuum of the 1960s, which my little brother used to gleefully ride (a no-no). I'm done buying other stick vacuums that cost $150, last only 12-18 months, and do poorly in the last few months. I'm done feeling grit under my feet even after a vacuuming. This Miele stick vacuum is effectively removing the fine dust that has accumulated in the grooves of my hardwood floors. It has cleaned my wool area rugs so well that the beautiful patterns and colors are now restored. The attached picture shows the fine dirt and residual hair (yes I have a dog) the Miele found less than 24 hours after the last vacuuming by the $150 stick. I love the quietness of the Miele as I am noise-sensitive and this doesn't whine like others. I love that this Miele does not make me tired and sore after a short vacuuming (1150 sf of hardwood, ceramic tile, and smaller area rugs). I have the canister on the lower portion and it creates little to no strain on my lower back or my shoulders ( I am tall and not 20 anymore). It has a low enough profile to get under a good portion of my sofas, beds, and other furniture. This Miele stick vacuum is easy to maneuver, even with my non-dominant hand. CONS: As many others have noted, it's a bugger to empty the basket. I have a little knowledge of the German language, but I doubt it would help, so I reserve my German for a few cuss words. Both of us have read the instructions multiple times, looked carefully at the back of the book diagrams repeatedly and we literally practiced together 4-5 times each on emptying and reassembling the basket and accompanying parts. He remains a bit wary as he doesn't want to man-handle and accidentally break it. It takes practice and lots of patience, steady but sure, to become comfortable with this process. But it is well worth the effort because this Miele stick vacuum is exceptionally good at clean-up. The only other CON is the price. Using my store coupon, I was able to save $100. If this Miele continues to perform well 3 years from now, I will at least break even in cost when compared to my previously purchased $150 sticks, and the cleaning results will be superior if current performance continues. Time will tell.Dane

SC679j is a powerful, quiet and easy to use vacvume. Pay particular attention to the band, if installed improperly (like mine was from the vender) it will burn out quickly. Good news, bands are cheap and easy to replace! Air quality is decent. Cord length is typical. Avaliability of replacement parts is a plus! Hints at longevity.. I'd certainly buy it again & have recommended it for home use!nwcafesurfer

So far I really like this vacuum. It works much better then a regular residential and is quite a bit tougher. And I like the shake out bag and that i can fix future issues myself since you can buy replacement parts. The only reason I knocked off one star is because the vacuum is quite heavy and awkward to lug around. Wish it had a handle on it somewhere for easier carrying, like some of the residential models.Ashley

Have paid much more in the past for this same vacuum. Several years ago I noticed while traveling that many of the hotels I stayed at used this vacuum(brand) in their housekeeping departments. I figured if it's good enough for their rigorous schedules it should be good enough for my home. I have not been disappointed. This vacuum works great on both long carpet and rugs to hardwood flooring. Highly recommend. The only draw back is emptying the bag can be messy so make sure you're outside when emptying.InjuredRunner

I bought this vacuum in 2018 when my 1st little one arrived. It was great at picking up the crumbs. We used this daily for 2-5 minute intervals around the dinner table. After about 1.5 years the batter on it died. It's not replaceable either which means the unit is junk. I contacted B&D to do a warranty claim and they sent me a "new" replacement. Well guess what's happened again after about 1.5 years of the same use… Battery is dead AGAIN! I tried contacting B&D again and was asked multiple questions about the unit lastly being the inscribed manufactured date on the bottom of the unit. It was from 2018, meaning 1.5 years ago when the 1st vacuum died, they gave me an old, and probably refurbished unit. This date meant that I could no longer receive any type of warranty work, even though when I received the vacuum it sure wasn't in 2018… I will not be purchasing a replacement at this point and will go out of my way to no recommend this product to other.JoeBazooka

I give it 5 out of 5 over all for suction power and the ability to clean out the whole canister in the garbage with just the push of a button. You can actually clean the whole canister and filter with with soap and water let it air dry. The filter is reusable and cleans out very well. It’s unbelievable what things this vacuum actually picks up. I love LED head light lamps on the front of the vacuum you can really see the dirt and hair when the lights are on and off! The real bonus about this vacuum is the cordless feature no cords to worry about. Turn it on and go! The only negative thing that really disappoints me is the battery power only last 5 to 10 mins if your lucky this is super frustrating. I actually end up buying a new Black Decker battery for $77 off of Amazon.ca. This battery last anywhere from 20 to 30 mins longer the vacuum runs like a dream now. I got this model of Bed, Bath and Beyond website. I highly recommend not paying full price for it because what ever money left over you will need a new 20V Max Black Decker Lithium 3.0AH battery they sell on Amazon.ca. #visualeyecandy.r

I loved this vacuum. It was my birthday present and my husband and I drove down to the States to get one that was on sales there. It was easy for me to carry around and the hose helped me get into smaller place. So much better than your typical dust buster. Within a few years the battery became very weak and I only have about 20 seconds of power now. I called around and there is no battery replacement for it. There seems to be nothing else like it on the market. I'm so sad!! 🙁Spider

We've got a couple large area rugs on otherwise all terrazzo floors. Recently adopted a short double coated Aussie Shepherd Beagle mix that has now begun shedding. This vacuum works great for our situation, the smaller head being easy to maneuver around and under tables and recliners. Intermittent use up to 30min for the rugs does cause the vacuum head to get pretty hot, not where you hold it, but to the exhaust side. Being corded delivers plenty of suction power without the added battery weight of a similarly capable cordless vac. I agree with others that upright storage could have been better executed. I'd suggest Shark include some kind of wall mount to hang it up when not in use. Overall happy with the product, although the price point around $200 on sale with coupon still seems a bit high in my opinion.Kent

1 person, 1 cat household. The vacuum has good suction BUT the cat hair gets stuck around a small metal peice and doesn't make it to the bin. If you have more than 1 pet – this is NOT the best unit. 1 room = empyting the bin and removing the hair from around the metal piece. It also cannot stand alone which is highly annoying. I don't want to take the motor off and attach it to the stick so that it will be self standing. DUMB design. It gets HOTTER than a Texas summer day very quickly. You cannot find the accessories listed in the maintaince booklet online. I guess they don't exist. You can find replacement filers. This vacuum is best as a quick, pick-me up unit — not your only vacuum.Zaney

This is more of an electric broom than a vacuum cleaner. It does a great job getting under furniture and cleans well on both carpet and bare floor. I have 2 dogs so I was trying to get to hard to reach areas. It does that well with the attachments included but I wish it had a brush. However, it’s made for small areas because it needs to be emptied often (easily) because it’s quite small. It also overheated after about 30 minutes of what I guess was too much work for it. Waiting an hour to turn it back on is a bummer. It’s a bit awkward to use as the handheld part at the top is heavy. As a result it won’t stand up on it’s own. You have to lay it down. It has it’s uses but doesn’t replace my old Shark. It’s much smaller and not much lighter.Mary

I am in the janitorial business and have purchased many different types of vacuum cleaners. This one is a great unit. I love 2 speed option because we do day work and the quiet mode is great.Terminator

This is our second one of these. We have 10 children and the first one lasted 10 years. The kids have destroyed every other vacuum we've ever owned. The first one of these survived 10 years of being used as everything from a weapon to a go-cart. When they finally destroy this one we will buy another one again.HandsomeDevilKishel

Very good vacuum cleaner. Not pretty, not fancy, but functional. We found that it actually works better on our plush carpet when run on the low speed. In this way, it doesn't suck the carpet up into the rotating brush, which makes it harder to push. Even on low, it creates PLENTY of suction.R.

I thought this vacuum to be a great asset for cleaning the carpets in my house. It has strong suction, good attachments, and is built well. Thanksav1611truth

This hand vac made my cleaning days a breeze with an unexpected benefit. We bought it because of the great reviews as a hand held vacuum to take along in the 5th wheel while on vacation. It turns out it's the perfect fit for our 4 sets of stairs! I have spent years trying to find the best home vac to make this stair cleaning chore easier, so this unexpected benefit of the Eufy was enough to make me write this review. We bought the middle model with the motorized brush attachment. I highly recommend this hard worker if you have carpeted stairs. What a game changer!Dee D.

Overall, I really like this hand held vacuum cleaner. I have been constantly using this product for a week now and I absolutely love it. I basically use this product to clean my sofa, table, kitchen and even carpet floor since my apartment is considered small. I am very satisfied with this product and below is my honest review on this product. If u are looking to buy a small size vacuum cleaner, I definitely recommend this Eufy H30 vacuum cleaner. Pros: -Easily maneuverable -Powerful suction power . Really great at getting everywhere and everything (except obvious big chunks and wet food even a broom would smear/that needs hand picking up. It has more suction power than any other handheld vacuum I have used before. And I was surprised and happy to see a cup full of dog hair when I used the mini motorzied brush to clean my sofa. -Easy charge. It has a very convenient charging station with a small footprint. Just drop the vacuum into the slot in the charger and it will be ready for the next mess. -Great customer support. I used to have eufy Robovac, and eufy's customer support always answers my inquiries patiently and helps me replace it when I encounter product problems, so their attitude towards H30 is the same. Cons: -I want to get one more battery so I can use it to clean the second floor. When I contacted eufy customer support, they told me that there is no rechargeable battery at the moment and I need to wait. The box looks stylish and technological. I plan to buy it for my mother during Christmas. In conclusion. Buy this. Buy it for your spouse, your friend or yourself. It's gold!Super J.

If your looking for an infallible vacuum that has no bells or whistles, this is the one. Simple, powerful, gets the job done. I live with two kids a Lab, on a farm and it picks up everything. Everything. Heavy cord and vacuum are signs that this machine is powerful. You can not mistake this for a Dyson, or a Shark, both if which I purchased but did not last more than one year. Love this Vacuum. I will be buying another for upstairs, so that I do not have to drag this up and down.Selie

We use this at work and are really hard on them they last only about six months. However we did try to ne cheep and just use a home quality one didnt last six weeks.shakira.e

This vacuum is a BEAST! It's built like a tank. On/off switch. easy level adjustment. Reusable bag, Nothing unnecessary. Nothing you don't need. Totally uncomplicated. Even gets pet hair!Beri B.

I am very tall (6ft) and I have a ton of back issues. The handle is a good height I do not have to hunch over, I love the lay flat option to get under the kitchen chairs and TV stand. The swivel on the steering is awesome,I really do love love love this vacuum. I've had it for just over a year, holds a charge very well, the circle light indicator is a great reminder when I put it back in. I use this vacuum on average 4-5 x per week. I pull it out for just about anything ever a quick sweep to catch dust bunnies. I've used this on thick high carpet in a fully carpeted 1bd apartment and now I use it in a 2bd room hardwood home w/ area rugs. I also have a small chihuahua with shot hair. I also make soap so often I have soap shavings everywhere. This can handle just about anything even my long hair fall out and it's easy to clean.99BarSoaps

Love this cordless Ram. I’ve had my present one for approximately 3-4 years. Wanted to have a backup. Great to keep upstairs so that you don’t have to drag the heavy vacuum up and down. Or great in a ranch style home. Goes from wood to tile to carpet very well. For thick plush carpeting, you will get an arm workout as it picks up primarily on the pull back. Love that there isn’t any wire to trip over. Charge lasts throughout my vacuuming. Then it re-charges pretty quickly. Definitely recommend!Shoshie

Only had it about a month but love it! A little drag on thicker pile rugs but since I am 75, someone younger may not really notice. So easy to charge and seems to be holding charge well. I lift it up on chair to empty dirt bin so cleaning it is easy. Love the slider to help clean filter. Bought an extra filter so original can dry well but haven't had to use it yet. My daughter has THE STICK that costs almost twice as much as my new Bissell and I really prefer mine. And I don't have to keep pushing on power like with her stick. And I don't like holding the weight of the stick. The weight of my bissell is on floor not in my hand.Then as an added bonus I have the headlamps. Shocked at how much is really there when light hits it. So far 100 percent happyRegina

I wrote a review two weeks ago. Not posted which is sad. I loved Oreck-actually still do… My first vacuum lasted over 20 years. This new one is less than three years old and the handle has broken twice. It is a redesign and it is not strong. My local Oreck store has over a dozen vacuums waiting for new handles and they are aware of this weakness. I hope that you correct this design or I will never buy another Oreck, which is a shame because I think it's a great vacuum. I'm posting my pictures again to show you the broken handle and the "rigged" handle that we have to make work until the replacement comes in. The store anticipate we won't have a new handle until at least March 2022. Hope to see you post this! Thank youChris

We bought an Oreck upright a few years ago and it works well but it's a little heavy for me since I have congestive heart disease. The two problems are it doesn't fit under my beds and another woman used it and went over the cord and sliced it. I taped the cord but I am constantly watching we're the cord is as I vacuum so I don't go over the cord with the vacuum. It looks like the cord can't be replaced. I really like the way it cleans but I am afraid of the cord and not getting under the beds. I have to use my old vacuum to go under the beds.Momo

I have always loved my Oreck vacuum cleaners! My new Elevate Command model is disappointing. Unlike my previous model ( no longer available) it does not have the swivel head. I cannot push it under my bed like my last model. It eats my rugs and other items! My last model would immediately shut off if a rug or item got caught in it. This one shuts off eventually but leaves damage. I still appreciate the light weight of the vacuum and the power it has to suck up dirt. But I feel like I downgraded instead of upgraded this time.Nellekay

We bought this last April 2020 for $149 & don't regret paying more. I have allergies& my husband doesn't, but knowing that aLL insects lay eggs everywhere & that poop droppings are everywhere Yuck on furniture that can't go inside our washer or effectively sanitized, this is a healthy bLessing. We just bought 2 more for gifts for our 2son's families today at this wonderful TSV price, saving us $100 to help protect their health. Why would anyone not consider buying something that protects their health, just as we take a shower & brush or teeth, we wouldn't sleep on dirty sheets or sit on nasty furniture. Our ❤ health is worth $100.pleaseLowerReturnShipping

When the Raycop arrived, I thought I'd be sending it back. Why? Because with four cats, I vacuum all my upholstered furniture with the Dyson every week and am not a fan of anything with a UV light. However, after going over my sectional and seeing what the Raycop picked up, I was impressed. The little filter was full of stuff that I assume was dust mites and their debris. I didn't read the part of the instructions that said to clean the dust filter, remove the clear dust box, submerge it in water, remove the dust filter under water so as not to release the debris back into the air. So when I took out the dry filter and began to clean it, I started with sneezing, runny nose and watery eyes. This thing absolutely picked up allergens like dust mites. I was sold. The safety features for the UV light calmed my fears about it because when the machine loses contact with the surface being cleaned, the light shuts off automatically. This little machine is now part of my cleaning routine. It takes a bit more time to use it than vacuuming but the results are well worth it.Wilhelmina

Who has time to hold this in one spot for 3 minutes to remove 90% dust particles? Even holding it in one spot for 10 seconds so the UV light is over a very small area, it would take hours just to clean a mattress surface. I used this once on my mattress pad, moving very slowly. All I got were tiny little fibers from the cloth. Nothing that looked like dust or tiny tiny remains of dust mites. I think this is a lot of hype that people are falling for (I did), but without a microscope, how does anyone really know if this is killing and pulling out dust mites from anything. Perhaps a good vacuum but not sure any better than a really good vac that you may already have. Now I must pay a small fortune to return this thing. My stupid mistake.mkmtd

Mela jsem strach,aby tento vysavac nasi kobercovou domacnost zvladl,ale je super. Jednoduche ovladani,koberce cisti o stosest.Velika spokojenostZdena

Velmi jednoduché ovládání bez potřeby připojení k nějaké aplikaci. Jelikož je to již třetí rob. vysavač tak jsem měl vcelku jasné priority. Zatím musím chválit.Petr

It's the most easy to use shop vac I've ever had . If I need to vac something up right away and get back to what I was doing before , I don't have to mess with plugging it in or adding extension cords . Going to use it for cleaning chip pan on metal lathe and T-slots on my milling table . I may have to dedicate a filter cartridge for oily metal chips due to cutting oil . I use it on my drill press for metal chips and wood chips . Makes clean up done in seconds . Have had this Vac for 2 weeks and have used it almost every day in my small shop . I would like to add an extension to the hose for a longer reach . This way you can carry the vac in one hand and vac at floor level without bending over . The hose has a decent stretch to it , it just need a little longer wand .Thinking about machining some PVC pipe to fit end of hose . If this works then thats not an issue . This will also be my vac for my camper and my boat .Led Zephyr

I purchased this unit to compliment my large Rigid wet/vac so I wouldn't have to lug that beast around for small jobs around the house and garage. Uses my existing Hercules batteries and chargers and has plenty of power. I use it with a wand extension kit I had to get into small areas my house vac doesn't reach easily, especially under and behind furniture, crevices, baseboards, crown molding (I have 10' ceilings), around toilets, and for wet spills on my wood flooring. It's lightweight and easy to handle and store. A bonus I didn't really purchase it for was the blower function. More powerful than I expected, so it does well for small areas around my garage doors and porches. I have battery and gas blower for the larger areas and yard, so it comes in handy for spot jobs.BobbG

I purchased this for my boat as I can’t use a power cord out in the middle of the lake. Suction is adequate and really cleaned up my 20 ft. Bow rider with ease. I use it in my camp to clean hard to get at areas you can’t maneuver a bigger vac. Works great in the car as well. Wish it had a crevice tool and dust brush. Purchased the 5 amp battery pack and it really works well. I had a hard time telling the difference in performance when using either plug in cord or the battery. Makes the dust buster look like a joke. Excellent qualityDan

Update: Hoover replaced my vacuum ASAP since it was still within 14 days of purchase. Received the second one and it was all red color which I like better. But more importantly I have used it three times in two weeks and It's working fine including Power Paw. I know it only has a 6-month warranty and I have no idea how long it will last but for the low low cost it if lasts a year I will be happy. I would give it 4 stars except for the hassle of having the first one stop working when I needed it! This vacuum worked great and was a breeze to put together. Love the power paw and other attachments for pet fur. It's a bit heavier than my last vac but if you take all the attachments off when you vacuum it's fine. I did have to empty the canister a few more times than normal but it is very easy to empty. I like where the on/off switch is located so not sure why people are complaining. My only nit pick is that I'd wanted in the red color shown but it was 1/2 red and 1/2 burnt orange. I'm sure for the $40 price I can get used to it. It will be interesting to see how a re-manufactured vacuum lasts. My last new one that was a similar price only lasted a year so hope this Hoover will last longer. Update: Vaccuum would not turn on the second time I tried to use it. Still had pllenty of suction but would not turn on, Have requested another vacciuum. Will update afterwards. Back to using my old stinky Eureka.texasbikechick

Super easy to use and clean. We have a cat a dog so we vacuum once or twice a week have had no issues with our Hoover some we got it. We even use it to clean out our vehicles sometimes. One BUG benefit of having this vacuum – we don’t need to purchase bags or worry about them. It holds a lot so you don’t have to stop empty it or clean it for a while, but we do clean ours out after using once or twice just to keep up with it. I highly recommend this vacuum. I can’t remember how much we paid exactly. I know most vacuums are pricey but this brand is well worth the cost. We’ve had ours for a few years continue to use it frequently.jessica.s

Used only a couple of times but seems to do the job. Good suction, fairly good construction (although all plastic). Nice height adjusting method. Like the cord hook to keep it out of your way when using. 2 things I don't like: The on/off switch. Should be located around the handle so it is easy to turn on and off with a finger. Auckward design and location. Electric cord return. Foot pedal rewinds cord when done. I can see this breaking quickly. Seems like a weak design. Spring loaded rewind wheel struggles with fully extended power cord. What follows when the cord return breaks is that you have no plastic hooks to wind the cord around to get it out of the way for closet storage. Other than that, too soon to fully evaluate. Will continue to evaluate over the next few weeks.sc5272

This vacuum works really well. It’s easy to maneuver and does a great job getting all the dirt. Taking the floor head off and using the pole to get into the edges is a dream compared to using a regular upright vacuum (I always seemed to go too far with the hose and knock over the vacuum). The canister is on the small side, but I only have carpet in 1 room and some area rugs so it’s not an issue for me. Never seemed to work that great on the hardwood floors. It spits everything it picks up out the back or falls back on the floor when I lift the vacuum up. The other thing that is bothersome for me is my hands cramp after so long from the extra weight of the canister/motor at the handle.jessica.s

This vacuum has so many features from carpeting, upholstery to hardwood! When I opened the box I was a little overwhelmed seeing all of the pieces but after looking through them it was explanatory what each piece was for. The filter looks like its just packaging and I thought it did not contain one in the box. But it is two pieces one is made of foam. Its easy to clean out the filter box where everything that's sucked up is contained. Just a simple click over the trash to release it. Its a great vacuum, so light and moves so quickly across the floors with a powerful suction. Comes with a dust mop attachment to use on hard wood floors. When using the dust mop piece it makes my hardwood floors sparkle. On rugs it lifts dirt that I thought I had gotten up with my regular vacuum its amazing. I thought it would be cumbersome to use because the motor is held mostly in your hand but its not a problem at all. It has interchangeable parts that can reach my venting fans in my bathroom very easily. Its very flexible and glides right under beds which are usually tough spots to reach. Makes vacuuming stairs a piece of cake! And everything is easily detachable and compactly self stored within itself.jojorenee

I purchased my Shark Rocket Corded Bagless Stick Vacuum for Carpet and Hard Floor Cleaning with Swivel Steering last month. I did not plan on buying this brand at first. My intent was a canister type vacuum that was not over 12 pounds. I noticed the Shark Rocket design immediately and the words "lightweight " caught my attention. I can't lift large heavy or bulky items any longer. I picked the Shark Rocket up and it felt great! I noticed it was designed to be user friendly. I can easily vacuum the entire floor without emptying the holder. There are several features that are wonderful including push button releases that allow you to change to attachments. For a lighter vacuum, the Shark has tremendous power. I love the ability to clean corners and baseboards at the push of a button. It is easy to empty and clean out, again, at the touch of a button. Above all, the Shark offers a 5 year warranty that comes standard. I highly recommend this vacuum!cameron .d