Vacuum Reviews

If your worried about this thing fitting STOP !! This fitting fits inside the standard 4" collection hose no problem.As for the reduction end it's also true and mated with my shop vac hose just fine. Here's a little helpful hint.If your having problems with fittings or your dust collection hose has a weird tweek in it and wont fit up under your machine like you want.Use a heat gun or a hair drier to slowely heat up the hose and then position it however you need to. Now get out there and collect some dust.

I had been using my screaming, ear-killing ShopVac for dust collection on my router table until I bought this adapter. Now I use my quiet, absolutely wonderful JET 1100 cfm dust collector (see that review), connected to the hose from my ShopVac through this adapter. I can actually hear my router now!

This will adapt your 2 1/2" vacuum hose to your 4" dust collection hose. I can even vacuum the floor without going deaf now! Such a cheap improvement; your ears will thank you!

I read the reviews here and decided to order a vapor steamer from Vapor-Systems because I wanted something that cleans more than just my floors. My Vapor Steam Vapor Vac just arrived and I love it. Can't think of anything it won't clean. And the water filter vacuum is fantastic. Works wonders on my mattress. Goodby dust mites! Thanks for helping. The Steam Mop is good too. But only for floors.

This is a very nice appliance. It's made of heavy white plastic, so it looks very clean and it feels very solidly made. It's easy to put together, just two screws and a little common sense should do it. I thought it would make more steam, like clouds of steam. But it does not seem to generate a whole lot even though it really does get my white ceramic tile floors nice and clean. I love the swivel head because it DOES fit into the space between the wall and the toilet. Plus you can swivel it right up against the wall. It also fits under low furniture. The pads are really thick and very durable. It steams for about at least 20 minutes before you have to refill with water. That's plenty of mopping time. And anyway, refilling the water tank is very easy and it heats up again in no time.

I would have given it five stars except for one thing, it is a little bit heavy. I don't know if it should be lighter, after all it has to be durable and not flimsy. And it is durable and sturdy. However because of the weight, it's not something you can just whip out and zip around like a Swiffer Wet Jet. However, it cleans better than the Wet Jet and you don't have to smell the strong cleaning solution. So if you mop once or twice a week and you are not in a total rush, you will really like the Bissel Steam Mop.

I bought the Bissell 1867 Steam Mop after trying one of those wet mops, which didn't work well. This is one of the easiest mops to use! And while the Bissel 1867 doesn't do an excellent job on my vinyl floors, it's great in getting the job done. Being a Stay At Home Dad for the last few months, I've learned you do what you can, when you can (usually when the kids are napping).

Setup was a breeze out of the box and only a phillips screw drive was needed. Mine came with four mop pads, which were fairly easy to put on. After that, it was just a matter of putting water in the tank and plugging it in. Although distilled water is recommended (to prolong filter life), it isn't necessary.

While using the Bissell 1867 was easy, the mop doesn't glide across the floor as easily as a regular classic mop and requires just a little bit of muscle. Aside from that, the mop easily fit under cabinets and was fairly easy to maneuver around objects.

I really liked the fact that the mop uses steam to do the cleaning instead of relying on chemicals. Great if you have little ones around. Also, the steam does dry pretty quickly within a couple to a few minutes. While it doesn't pick up scuff marks from marking soles very well, it did do a great job on just about everything else.

Since you don't have to bother with a bucket and rinsing and there is virtually no clean up, this had made mopping less of a hassle. When you're done mopping, just remove the pad and throw it in the wash. I've already mopped the kitchen floor four times in the past month and mopped the laundry room, which I always found an excuse not to do.

If you're like me and hate dirty floors, but hate to mop, then this is the mop for you!

First may I say that no manufacturer makes the perfect vacuum. Previously, I owned Hoover vacuums but they, too, had their weaknesses. Over all this Eureka 4870DT is a pretty good vacuum. Listed below are the good and bad features.
The good: It does an excellent job of cleaning carpets and has good suction. It has 7 height adjustment settings, a carpet/hard floor switch which turns off the roller brush when set to hard floor, a hose/floor selector which also shuts off the roller brush when set to hose, an HEPA filter and a motor filter. It has the appearance of a quality made vacuum which was not true of some Eureka vacuums I have owned in the past.
The Bad: It is heavy (but so are most Hoovers), the on/off switch could be more conveniently located, it is rather cumbersome to maneuver in small bathrooms and closets. The foot pedal that releases the handle is rather stiff and awkward but it gets easier with use. I have not had the vacuum long enough to judge its durability.

Personally, I prefer a 13 inch vacuum because they are much easier to use in tight spots and small rooms, but every manufacturer has gone to the 15 inch vacuum in their more deluxe models. In my opinion, there are more features to like than to dislike about this vacuum.

I bought this vacuum after reading all the reviews here. They were truly helpful. As mentioned on previous reviews, the vacuum was a little heavy to carry around. However, the cleaning power was second to none. This was the first vacuum that did not blow dust around as I vacuum. Because of HEPA, air seemed cleaner than before. Again, absolutely no dust in the air! It was amazing. Strongly recommend this product!!

I'll admit that I'm one of the worst when it comes to sweeping the floor with a broom. No matter how hard I try, there always seems to be some elusive dustbunny that resists all efforts to corral it in the dustpan. So, when my wife and I went shopping for a vacuum cleaner, we zeroed in on models that were capable of vacuuming the acres of wall-to-wall carpeting in our home and sweeping the tile and vinyl that make up the rest of our floors. A HEPA filter and disposable dust bags were necessities because of her allergies (your allergist will tell you that bagless cleaners are an exercise in futility unless you take the cleaner completely out of the house and shut the door behind you when emptying the dirt container).

After we pared down the list, we consulted the leading consumer reporting magazine and bought the highest rated model we could afford. And that's how we came to own this cleaner.

I vaguely remember reading that Eureka's engineers cobbled together the prototype for The Boss SmartVac series by actually mounting a classic "torpedo" canister cleaner and its motorized carpet brush on a wheeled rig with a handle. Once they determined that it COULD be done, they refined the design into a unit that really does combine the suction power of a canister with the carpet cleaning ability and easy mobility of an upright, with the added convenience of having the cleaning tools along for the ride. You can see the "canister cleaner on wheels" inspiration in the larger photo here on Amazon.com.

In operation, the cleaner is surprisingly quiet, producing a breathy drone that still permits conversation. Though not self-propelled, the cleaner's brush roller turns so rapidly, it almost propels the cleaner for you. A headlight helps you spot obstacles in the cleaner's path.

The 15-inch wide cleaning path shortens your vacuuming time and offers right-up-to-the-baseboard edge cleaning ability. For more stubborn debris, you can put together the extension wand and attach the crevice tool. The upholstery tool does an admirable job on carpeting under, say, a bed that can't be moved. One notable feature: When the handle is returned to the fully upright position, as when cleaning with tools, the brush roller stops, preventing worn spots on your carpet. A brush roller switch lets you turn off the brush roller at other times for sweeping bare floors.

A few engineering features are worth mentioning. The cleaner's motor is completely isolated from the suction path and protected by its own final stage filter, meaning small hard objects like coins, nutshells and buttons won't damage the fan blades or jam the motor. The micron filtration dust bag, motor filter and HEPA filter equal 3 stages of filtration before the air is expelled. The brush roller belt follows a twist-free path, extending its life and reducing the risk of belt breakage. Should debris actually clog the suction path, all of the hoses can be detached and cleared. If a particularly nasty item has damaged the hose or pipe, the parts can be easily replaced by the consumer.

After vacuuming the carpet in the master bedroom and some of the living room, we already noticed a measurable level of dirt in the first bag, an indication of the dirt left behind by our aging Hoover Decade 80 upright. We expect bags in the future to last a tad longer.

If you expect to use the cleaner a lot, you can upgrade the disposable HEPA filter to a washable CleanStream HEPA filter. Details are at www.cleanstreamfilters.com.

The Roomba is cool technology, but it wasn't the solution for us. We have two dogs, and mostly carpet.

As soon as it arrived, we fully charged the battery (12hrs) and set it loose in our living room. From our upstairs bedroom, it sounded like somebody was being mugged. eeeeeeeeee.... BOOM! eeeeee.... BOOM! eeeeeee.... BOOM!.

It did a decent job, but not nearly as thorough as a real vacuum. Noticably poor at cleaning border areas... ie, carpet edge meets hardwood, I watched it repeatedly roll over clumps of dog hair in these borders and not pick them up.

Perhaps, since it's battery powered, it doesn't have enough suction to pull hair all the way into the dust bin, so it just wraps it around the brush.

When you add the time spent cleaning the brush, moving chairs so it doesn't get trapped and emptying the smallish dust bin two times per room, you could have used a conventional vacuum and done a much better job.

I would recommend Roomba only for non carpet, no-pet situations. I returned mine, but will not rule out the next generation of these devices.

I put Roomba on my christmas list kind of as a joke cause my boyfriend thought it was stupid. Well, Roomba has certainly proven him wrong! I also recieved the rapid charger, which, if you have a lot of house to clean, charges the battery in 3 hours instead of 12. I've gotten at least an hour out of Roomba's battery each time, many times it will go much longer. I have hardwoord floors in my living room and a low pile carpet in my hallway. I am UTTERLY AMAZED at what Roomba picks up. Sure, its filling the dust bin is one thing, but when you flip the bin over to empty the particle bin, you'll be shocked. It picks up sooo much dust and dirt. This is a blessing for me since I have severe allergies and asthma. It is also fun to watch. (Who can say that about your standard upright?!) It wasn't so hot picking up Christmas tree needles, but then again, I didn't expect it to be. It also liked to drag the fringed tree skirt around and any thin cords that are left on the ground. I'd definitly recommend Roomba for lazy people like me who hate to clean!

I have had an original Roomba for over 1 1/2 years and it works wonderfully, especially with kids and cats around. Whenever I have had the slightest problem (I lost the frame that the filter sits in-my fault entirely), I have called or Emailed Roomba's customer service and they have IMMEDIATELY, WITHOUT FAIL, WITHOUT QUESTIONS, WITHOUT CHARGE sent me whatever I needed. They are amazing. I have bought two more- one for my mom, one for my sister-in-law (with 3 kids and a cat) and we all love Roomba. Until you try it you will never believe how well it works.

I've had this vac now for a few weeks, and do not like it much. In fact, when I get the chance, I will see if I can return it. I totally agree with the poster below regarding it's omissions. The Bissell 3590 does not seem to have real good suction power, since it leaves some pet hairs and other dirt in or near corners. It's corner cleaning abilities are below average. It is also hard to push and maneuver on most of the height settings compared to other uprights, and my handle came loose over time. The integrity of the handle fit with the rest of the vacuum's body is terrible, as it has loosened up over time, despite the one screw being in tight (they should have more screws attaching the piece). There is too much 'play' between the handle and the body of the vacuum, and furthermore, it is hard to clean small throw rugs or kitchen rugs because there is no smaller upper body handle to properly grasp and lift the cleaner as one should be able to when cleaning small rugs. And, yes, the cleaner does lack one of those universal flat tools that are used to vacuum hard to reach places or large couches. This vacuum cleaner is below average in my estimation. There are better choices.

I owned mine for one year in a small 1-bedroom apartment. It was great for picking up cat hair, and continues to do a decent job. Recently, it has become very loud to operate--a very loud squeal with a motor-sound like from a small truck. I took it to a repair place, and they me to toss it in the trash because the cost to repair would be more than it's worth. There's something wrong with the motor, but apparently that's common among these cheaper vacuums. Thus far, it has continued to work okay--I've simply prepared myself for the inevitable day when it sputters and dies so that I can bury it in the trash.

I can't give you a review of the long-term performance of this vacuum. We went and bought it last night, based on the reviews we read here. That's why I only gave it four stars. I want to test it out much longer before I give it a five-star rating.

We're poor college students and we're expecting a baby in 4 weeks, so money is very tight. We like the bagless feature for that reason, but were wary of the HEPA filters. They can be very expensive, and we don't have allergies, so we don't need HEPA filtration. After doing some research at the store (Target) and on the Bissell Web site, we found that a certain model (Series 1) has three washable filters instead of the HEPA. These foam filters are under $4 each. So when we saw that our local Target store carried the non-HEPA model, we ran right out and bought it.

While doing research at the store, I tried out the various brands' bagless dirt cups. This is BY FAR the easiest to empty! The others have a filter inside the dirt cup, making emptying much messier. After using the Bissell last night, the only thing I did not like about the dirt cup is that after you empty it, when you slide it back in, it knocks some dust off the upper filter.

I did not notice any black marks from the furniture guard, and if I did, I would simply put some masking tape over the guard. That just isn't that big of a problem that would make me not buy the vacuum.

Plus: Vacuums light dust and such, scrubs floors, dries floors, all in one, really clean. (I put some rubbing alcohol on a paper towel and wiped my tiles after - no dirt! - try that after mopping.) Great for hardwood floors. Easy to use, easy to clean. Minus: This is a household machine, not an industrial one, so don't expect miracles. I'd like a sturdier construction, better materials. I seriously question the 1-star reviewers. How dirty do you let your floors get? Did you read the instructions? There are different settings... You can't push this thing once forward and back and expect that's it. You need to give the rotating brushes time to do their job. Dispense liquid on the forward motion, then run over a small area several times, using more liquid if needed, then run over same area once more on drying setting, then continue to next section. It's not faster than mopping, but much much better. If you have a lot of loose dirt use a regular vacuum first. This machine is intended to be used regularly, if you have floors that have accumulated dirt from years of standard mopping this won't make them new... I have a small kitchen and a small bathroom with tiles. Just for those this machine wouldn't be necessary. I use it once a week for thorough cleaning and use a swiffer wet mop in between. For my 1000 square feet of hardwood floors it can't be beat. They have never been so clean with this little effort. It's still housework though... P.S. There is one review that states the Lysol and the Old English cleaners were mixed up. Not so. The Lysol is BLUE. The Old English is YELLOW. (I have bought the big bottles since and checked. The colors make sense, no?)

After using this product for the past three months, I have decided that I could not live without it. I have tile floors in my kitchen and hallway - and the grout had become so dirty and I never felt that mopping was doing much more than redistributing the dirt. It is a pleasure to clean the floor with this machine! I use HOT water which really helps to kill the germs and by taking the dirty water up off the floor after it is scrubbed, it truly gets the dirt up and off the floor. Thirty years of dirt embedded into the grout is coming out - and my once blackened grout is now white again.

The other benefit of this is that the floor is dried almost instantly - which prevents my small children from slipping on a wet floor.

If this machine ever broke - I would replace it immediately. I put it in the same indispensible categories as my dishwasher, vacuum, and washer/dryer.

I recommend this machine - which is especially nice to be able to clean floors such as basement, garage, and other areas where a sink is not available to aid in mopping - besides, this gets it much cleaner.

I read most of the 1-star reviews and didn't buy this for a long time. Then I was faced with cleaning about 1200 sq. feet of very dirty sealed hardwood floors. I used a Clorox mop and made no progress. After considering the value of my time, I decided to buy the FloorMate and try it.

The poor reviews seem to come from folks with unrealistic expectations. The vacuum is ok--not as good as a powerful upright or a shop vac, but certainly gets up dust and debris. The wet cleaning is very easy and leaves the floor virtually dry when you're done. The dirty water sucked up off the floor attests to the ability of the machine to clean. While I had to refill and empty several times, this was easy to do. And the floors looked great when done. I then used the machine in my own home and was again impressed at how much dirt it actually got off floors I thought were pretty clean already.

Probably nothing will clean like getting down on your knees and killing yourself. But who needs anything to be that clean unless you're living in an operating room?

This is a great small vac, lots of power, and a good machine. However, keep in mind that this is an inexpensive vacuum, it will not replace your upright.

It does, however, have a lot of pluses:

1. Suction power. This is really a big plus, and I never fail to be amazed that such a small lightweight machine can really have such strong suction.

2. This is very lightweight. I find myself using this machine constantly for small messes when I don't want to drag out my heavy upright. You do have to plug it in, but I haven't found a cordless yet that really works, so I am not comparing it to a cordless vac.

3. When using the small attachment, you can get really get in nooks and cranny that NO OTHER vacuum can reach.

Minuses:

1. The attachments are not enough - I find I can't really do my steps because it lacks the right attachment for that. (I can vacuum using the small attachment, but it takes a little too long)

2. It's a little hard to open the vac to empty the dirt compartment, you have to hold it down in just the right place, etc. I have finally figured out how to do it (you have to line it up exactly so), but I consider that a small price to pay for a really good cheap vac.

3. It IS corded (you have to plug it in), but you knew that.

Basically, I find myself using this vac all the time, I wish I can say the same for my big heavy upright. I even vacuumed my car more than once (using a grounded extension cord) and I was amazed how easy it was to use and how well it cleaned. One tip - I find that the key to maintaining really great suction is to constantly empty it - I kept forgetting as I watched whole pretzels disappearing inside with ease - that it's really a small vacuum.

I have been intrigued by the info-mercials for similar models, and decided to take a chance with this low-priced unit. Wow, did I do well! I have a heavily shedding dog, and was looking for something to help me clean without hauling out my big rig. The box states that it has "33% more suction than the Euro-Pro Shark-Vac" and I was sceptical. But when I turned the unit on, It had so much power that it literally twisted, hard, in my hand before it "stabilized". I love it! Picture a motor that to me seems roughly five times more powerful than a "blow dry" hair-dryer. The thing sounds like it's going to blast off, and it's only the size of a small loaf of bread! I bought it mostly so that I could do my stairs, and find that I am yanking out loose fibers in the corners, an OK thing for my older carpet, I've found. Forget about other units with rotary brushes which I've owned in the past, with this much power, you just don't need them. I do believe that this Dirt Devil is possibly mimicking a design of some other company but as far as I'm concerned, they may have the best one on the market.

I'll admit being skeptical of this little unit, but for the price I went ahead anyway. Wow, was I surprised. Yes, it's really true that the vacuum it creates it powerful enough to hold its own weight (I proved it just to see). I used it to clean the grooved wooden floor in my kitchen and to worked wonderfully. Emptying the little compartment of dust/particles is a snap. This sure beats getting out the big wet/dry canister vacuum. I'm not sure how the neckstrap will work out, but the little flex-hose attachment, crevasse tool, and brush head tool are great. Those nice little includes push it up to 5 stars from me!

After just a few uses, I encountered the same problems described below: clogged jet, unstiff brush, fair suction power, etc. Essentially I now have a $100 wet/dry vac. It looks cool though with that green plastic, I guess. By removing the brush, I can spray the solution, but will probably revert to using a bucket of hot soapy water, a stiff brush, and elbow grease and use the Little Green to then suck the water up. Remember: the key to getting your carpet spots clean is EXTRACTING; otherwise you're just moving dirty water around your carpet and leaving it there. You'll still need to bring in a truck mounted cleaning crew to really clean your entire carpet areas.

I like my little green proheat. It's compact and perfect for spot cleaning. The built in heater keeps water warm and aids in cleaning. It's very portable and I like the longer power cord. Seems that it would be perfect for the car. Filling and cleanup are a snap! I avoided a cordless cleaner after having heard you have to recharge every 5 minutes to get good power.

The clean water tank leaks a little when standing upright, but if you hurry up and slide it into place it's only a few drips. The turbo brush seems like a bit of a waste to me, it isn't powerful enough to clean better than the standard brush. Keep in mind also that this machine isn't meant to clean an entire room, it is compact.

The little green took care of the stains that resolve couldn't handle. I highly recommend the Little Green Proheat!

Having recently adopted a new puppy, I needed a good carpet cleaner to get up those "accident" stains. I actually had purchased this carpet cleaner back in July, but only just now started using it.

Pros:
-INCREDIBLY easy to use
-Works GREAT on new stains!
-Heats up quickly
-Not too heavy, easy to lug around
-Attractive design

Cons:
-Sometimes leaks (I just suck the leaks back up)
-Suction could be better (does a decent job)
-Have to get down on your knees to use this machine
-Somewhat loud, especially when it's on "brush" mode
-Doesn't work that well on old stains

Overall, I have found it to be well worth the cost. It has some downsides, but it does its job well. This cleaner is NOT meant to do entire rooms with, it's best when used for spot cleaning.

While it doesn't work well on old stains, it does work a little. I scrubbed at some older stains with it and they faded to about half what they were before.

That being said, this is a decent product. I have not tried any similar products to compare, as this one does what I needed it to do. I highly recommend it for that reason.

for the price, you can't find a better cordless vac on the market. It's hard to find, of course, because vendors are looking to sell you inferior similar products for as much as $..., and they don't work as well as this vac does. Its cordless, its compact, it picks up almost anything, including pet hair, hay, dirt, crumbs from any type of floor, rugs, linoleum, tile and woodflooring. the collection cup comes on/off easily, replacement filters won't break the bank, and you will be amazed at how much this tiny little vac picks up!!
I have 2 housetrained rabbits, everyday i use the vacuum to pick up hay, fur and of course crumbs from around the table, and it does a great job. it can fit into corners, under almost anything, and is very manuverable and lightweight.
It doesn't make a lot of noise compared to bigger vac's, so it doesn't scare pets when used around them. The charge lasts almost 30 minutes, that's enough time to vacuum a large living room, kitchen, foyer den..and two large rabbit condos that have carpeting in them, and there is alot of charge left in it....
The only thing negative is after a while the carbon chips come out of the filter, but this is not a big deal. I've had mine now for 2 yrs, the same battery, it is still going strong.
It makes a great gift, too! Everyone i bought it for loves it!
they also bought it for a gift, so it's definately popular..
Don't buy an expensive alternative, like the shark, the whirlpool model, or anyother cordless vac that costs more, you will be disappointed and waste your money....
This is a great little vacuum, for the price, you can't beat it. Retail stores don't carry it, they want you to buy the more pricey models they have, don't settle for second best!!

I got this after seeing it in my "gold box" and reading the reviews. I was intrigued by the cordless feature, thinking this would be a handy little unit to use on our pontoon boat carpeting. I always worried about getting electrocuted from the a power cord going over water while using a standard vacuum. Anyway, this little thing really does the job. I was shocked.
Yes, you have to empty the collection cup every few minutes... but that's because it's doing such a fantastic job. I have 4 shorthaired dogs....and I am amazed at how it picks up the hair. My big vacuum doesnt do as good a job!!! It's light, completely portable and works quite well. The one problem I think some of the others ran into is that this battery DOES HAVE A MEMORY. So, YOU CANT LEAVE IT PLUGGED INTO THE RECHARGER ALL THE TIME. You fully discharge it, then recharge it, and disconnect it from the wall. The manual is VERY CLEAR ABOUT THIS POINT.
Anyway, this item is meant to be a toy for kids, but for quick clean ups, or for those who are disabled and cant manage a heavy vacuum, this is perfect. I love mine.

Got this for her for mothers day. She just loves it. It runs about 15 minutes which is great for getting a fast clean job. She was also suprised it picked up so much dirt.

My main reason for purchasing the Dirt Devil Platinum Force was to remove unwanted cat hair from every single piece of furniture in my house.

The dirt devil came through! It removed the pet hair plus all the other dust particles i didn't even know were there.

I would recommend this to anyone! .. Very, very powerful vacuum.

One warning: It is very loud. But that's because of the power.

We have two dogs and a cat. That means tons of hair all over the place. It's my job to vacuum the couches and my bed because they sleep with me. Our other vacuum has attachments, but none that have a power head like the Dirt Devil Platinum Force 8240 does. It used to take me 30-45 minutes to get most of the hair off just the couches. My dad told me to find something better and we could talk about getting it. I looked at handhelds and came up with this one. It ROCKS! It now only takes me about 10-15 minutes to do what used to take 30-45 minutes! And it's easy, I mean it's really easy. If you have pets and lots of hair....get the Dirt Devil Platinum 8240! It has plenty of suction power, and the power head spins fast so don't put your finger in there. No bag, just a plastic cup and little paper filter. It's not too heavy either, besides...you detach the power head and carry it in one hand and the motor part in your other hand. The power head has a little hose to the motor, works cool. You can also detach the power head and use their crevice tool for corners and stuff. The power cord is like 20 feet long so I don't have to keep finding a plug for it. Over at...people said it's noisy.....duh, it's a vacuum cleaner so get over it. They also didn't like the fact that the cord doesn't retract....so what. And one girl said it got clogged with her long hair off her dorm room rug and the power head stopped working and over heated....DUH! Any vacuum cleaner power head will get stuck with enough hair jamming it.
For pet hair and my dads truck, this thing is awesome! My dad got it from Amazon.com...got here the same week we ordered it. He told me I could write a review so I did. Get this vacuum, it ROCKS! O.K....it's just a little hand held vacuum, but it orks really good.

Having been disappointed with a previously owned Dirt Devil hand vac, I was surprised to see such glowing reviews in Amazon, but the sheer number of positive responses got me interested. I actually got online to buy a Shark hand vac, which someone recommeded to me, but after I reading the customer reviews, it was clear people preferred the Dirt Devil, so I ordered one. I have to say I am thoroughly impressed with this machine.

Dirt Devil improved their products by adding suction. Previous machines had a brush that just spun the dirt around, except for the stuff that "happened" to get pushed into the collector, with the remainder staying on the carpet. The combination of brushing action and suction make this actually work like a full-sized vacuum. It's a lot easier to clean stairs nowadays, rather than lugging my full-sized one up, and I can even assign the stair vacuuming to one of my children, which wasn't possible with my upright.

I use it regularly in the car and it works like a champ. I was never happy with my canister working on the car and I even tried a mini-shop vac. (I suppose if I had a big shop vac that would work better, but I didn't want one taking up the space and for use only for the car.) It seemed the only vacuums I was happy with for the car were the ones at the car wash, which sucked up almost anything that wasn't bolted down to the floor. But alas, this Dirt Devil is now my fav for the car. It switches from using the brush head to the hose attachment in seconds, allowing me to use the crevice cleaner quickly. Next to the car wash turbo-vacs, this is the best I've used in the car.

Everything fits "on-board." The head slides off so you can get in tighter places or the hose snaps off and you can use the crevice tool. The cord is nice and long.

The only suggestion I have is to include or offer a wall storage unit. But the convenience and power of this little package is worth finding the space for it in my home. And for the price, you can't beat it.

Enjoy!