Vacuum Reviews

Bissell's 499 Little Green Compact Multipurpose Cleaner cleans really deep and fast. It is very effective and smells good. Our dog likes it too!

This is amazing cleaning solution. It works wonders on tought stains. It smells wonderful. I use this solution with my Hoover Steamvac and with my Little Green Clean Machine. Anytime someone comes over, they remark on that wonderfully refreshing scent that pervades my home. Not only does it smell good, it cleans amazingly.

With the help of my machines, this solution lifts out tough grime with a cinch. Small stains dissapear instantly and it leaves the carpet soft and fluffy to the touch. This is a great solution, and it is pretty much the best one out there. Don't settle for less than the best.

I have a white carpet that cleans with warm water. Unfortunately what looks clean does not have that just laid look and feel that this product brings to life. It is easy to handle and dispense. Having a dial for the concentration on the Bissell one can place concentrates where needed. So this bottle can last for the entire house in most cases

This is a great product that not only saves you money in bags but can be cleaned by just tapping it against a solid object to knock out the dust. One additional feature that this product bring to the table is its ability to keep its shape and not vibrate off of the vacuum. Unlike the bags (and rubber bands) that collapse inward and work down the frame, this guy stays put.

I HAVE A SHOP VAC ON-DEMAND VAC THAT CAME WITH A CARTRIDGE FILTER FROM SHOP-VAC. THE FILTER DEFORMED THE FILTER CAGE, DUE TO THE TWIST-ON BOTTOM, THIS CREATED A GAP IN THE TOP OF THE FILTER, CAUSING DUST TO ESCAPE. I THEN WENT TO MY LOCAL HARDWARE STORE TO LOOK FOR AN ALTERNATIVE FILTER. I FOUND THE CLEAN STREAM. THE FILTER SLIDES RIGHT OVER THE FILTER CAGE AND SEALS TIGHT TO THE MOTOR HOUSING. NO MORE DUST IN THE AIR. PERFECT FOR GOING FROM DRY DEBRIS TO WET SPILLS. THE FILTER CLEANS EASILY, AND DOES NOT RETAIN THAT AWFULL ODOR LIKE THE MANUFACTURERS CARTRIDGE FILTER. THE CLEAN STREAM IS ALSO MORE DURABLE. THIS IS THE ONLY FILTER I WILL EVER BUY AGAIN.

I used my new shop-vac to vacuum my basement floor in order to paint. After only a few minutes the entire basement was a fog of dust. Due to my allergies, I had to leave and was considering using a dust mask etc.. I bought this Cleanstream filter and tried it again. NO dust! Plus it works with water which the paper filters do not. Great product! Forget those paper filter bags etc..

This is probably the most used tool in my kitchen. The cost of the machine and bag material are more than repaid in food savings. I like the rolls as opposed to the bags because I can make the size I need without waste. Watch for sales on meat or fish; buy large quantities at reduced cost, and cut your bags to a portion size, vacuum and seal, and freeze. I have taken hamburger, steaks, fish, pork, and chicken out of the freezer after being stored for two years or longer, and they are as fresh as the day I put them in.

These rolls are great! You cut off just what you need and make your bag.

I have used both the bags and the rolls with my food saver and much prefer the rolls. It may take you an additional 5 seconds to make it into a bag but the rolls are really more cost effective and convenient. With the rolls you truly only use what you will need. If you've sealed something that will only be opened once you make it exactly that size, if you're going to be opening it multiple times just remember to allow for that in your original sizing. If you go through the trouble of washing and reusing the bags for incrementally smaller things such as from cold cuts down to cheese you will find that these rolls while initially a larger expense than you may like will more than pay for themselves in the end. The 11" rolls are also very useful.

I just got this vacuum. It was missing a wand, the screw, or whatever, that holds the top to the bottom, and the petal that allows you to go to different heights was broken. I also didn't get any instructions, or warantee card.
HOWEVER, I did use it to see if it was as good as all the Amazon reviewers reported. It is!!! I have 2 dogs and 2 cats, and it sucked up all hair and then some. I only wish that it had come in better condition since my old vacuum is broken, and I really don't want to go without a vacuum for another two weeks.

With 7 cats and 3 dogs in our household we have our share of pet hair and dirt. When the DIRT DEVIL PLATNIUM FORCE vacuum arrived I had just vacuumed with my upright EUREKA. I decided to put the Dirt Devil Platnium Force to a test, it passed with flying colors!!!! I was amazed by how much dust,dirt,pet hair was collected in the dirt cup, even though I had just vacuumed. The carpet was visibly much cleaner after using the Platnium Force .It has teriffic suction, and I love the no bag design and the fact I do not have to worry about belts breaking. I especially love the 32 foot power cord, I can go from room to room with no problem! I also tried in the kitchen on the tile floor and it did a great job there too, it sucks the dirt in , unlike the Eureka that tends to blow it around instead of sucking it up. The fact that it is a reconditioned machine is not at all visible, it looks like a new machine, runs like a new machine and comes with a one year warranty.It is a little heavier than most machines but I find it to be more stable, ( it did not tend to fall over like lighter weight machines I have had). It is a nice looking machine. I feel the price makes it an excellent value. It is easy to remove and empty the dirt cup, and has nifty clips to hold the attachments securely. I have owned Hoover and Eureka vacuums both uprights and canisters , Dirt Devil is by far the best.Dirt Devil has done it again!!

I tend to be one of thoese bachelors who breaks their vacum and every 6 months, and this one has already passed the test. From first use you can tell this Dirt Devil is very powerfull, and when you turn on the brush, WOW!I really doubt I will need to buy a new vacum soon, and the price I got on amazon saved me an arm and leg!

Adapter has 1.5" and 2.25" OUTSIDE diameters. Adapter fits tightly to a Craftsman 2.5" shopvac.

1.5" and 2.25" are OUTSIDE diameters. Adapter fits tightly to a Craftsman shopvac.

What can you say about this? It fits snugly on both ends, and does what it's supposed to. Recommended for the PC dust hose conversions for those of us still suffering with using a shop vac.

The manufacturer calls the filter FLEECE - it is not what americans call FLEECE - we refer to the material as "GORE-TEX" in america, but it got messed up in translation from German to English, and FLEECE was printed in the literature. You are getting a GORE-TEX filter with this unit and will be pleasantly surprised.

The SQ-10 is extremely versitile, powerful, and --quiet--. It's suitable for a library reading room. It really is that quiet.

It's also capable of mil-spec performance with the optional genuine HEPA filter (be careful not to buy all the hepa imitators on the market - most of them are junk anyways)

The hose can be automatically grounded for ESD protection if anti-static hose is used -- this is NOT the factory default, but the ground strap is built into the unit at the hose inlet so if you do buy an esd hose, you're all set - this prevents the vac from sparking inside heavy contamination areas due to movement of material through the hose. This is required for datacenter use - and most vacs neglect it in the design.

This MODEL (the drywaller) is intended strictly for drywall installers or people who need to inhale lots of fine powder. The filter can be brushed while it's in use through the top of the unit to clean drywall dust off. This is done with a brush connected to a plunger that penetrates the case.

While this is a great feature for drywall installers - most people will be better served buying bags and using the standard model without the brush.

With 120CFM of airflow and over 100" of H20 lift, it is suitable for almost any use and features a 2-stage fan - very uncommon to find as most cheap units opt for single stage fans which do not work well with liquid pickup.

The vac also features a convenience outlet that is switched on with the unit - for use with power tools that produce dust - it's suitable for sanders and the like, but not high current tools like a skillsaw since your tool shares the power cord with the vac motor. An electrician can re-wire the outlet to be always on if desired. A high quality terminal block is under the hood for this purpose.

German ergonomics are enforced with no sharp edges, stainless steel parts, and a low center of gravity to prevent tip-overs - it's low and squat with high quality wheels that track over cords, hoses, dirt, rocks, plywood, bascially any off-road vac course you can dream up. If you've ever had a cheap vac tip over when the 1" castors hit an extension cord on the floor and then shut off, you know how fustrating tipovers can be.

The only disadvantage is that YOU must tip it over to empty liquids - the 15 and 20 gallon size models feature drain ports and use the same quiet motor as this unit. They are more suited to liquid use for that reason. With 70 lbs of water in it - it's very hard to tip over and drain.

Also note that this is a METRIC unit - the hose is compatible with US 1-1/2" accessories, but not the more common 1-1/4" accessories. It is also compatible with the LINDHAUS power brush for carpets, but purchase the METRIC version.

With old-wolrd german craftsmanship, this vac will last a lifetime if taken care of. It should replace 10+ of the hardware store variety, and do a better job cleaning.

I purchased a factory reconditioned Little Green Proheat a while back--the addition of 3 dachshunds to our home had definitely left an impression on our carpets and furniture. I took the time to clean every inch of our solid green upholstered sofa and chair, and WOW what a difference! They looked new again-- and cleaning up the spots that seem to occur on a pretty regular basis is a simple thing.

I love this machine!!

I've been amazed by products in the past, like the Eureka 4870DT that I just bought along with this unit (also see my review of that). I'm definitely amazed at that vacuum cleaner, but I'm not AMAZED at this. Don't get me wrong, this thing works--I just cleaned my car seat and floor mats with this thing and my car smells like new. I liked being able to see all the dirt and grime being sucked up. I also cleaned my kitchen chairs and it did a great job getting out old stains (probably also due to the hot water I used and the onboard heater feature). The power brush does the job, but I wish it would SUCTION while the brush is ROTATING, like the Rug Doctor you rent. Instead, you have to brush, then flip the switch to "SUCTION" to suck up the liquid. The spray feature is weak... it just squirts like a water gun; not SPRAY. That means, you're spraying quite a bit of liquid into one concentrated area. The seat or furniture will soak it up. That's one drawback with this unit--it leaves stuff pretty wet. You'll have to let things dry for a few hours after cleaning with this thing, if not overnight. Also, the plastic for the water and waster canisters feel very cheap... my unit actually had a thin hairline crack in it. The hose also feels a bit cheap and I wish it was a tad longer. Otherwise, I'm surprised how much you can clean with one canister full of solution. I only used about 1/3 of the liquid to clean 1 car seat, 2 floor mats, and 2 kitchen chairs. It's definitely worth the $50 I paid for this refurbished unit.

I bought the reconditioned Little Green unit, and have had no problem. It is very good for small areas- I use it for small areas in a room, and for carpeted steps. It takes some work in that you have to get down and manually spray then vaccuum, but this is what makes it very small and portable. The cord length could be longer, but an extension cord is easy to get. I have two small dogs, and it really got up a lot of dirt and accidents from the year that I've had them. The carpets look much cleaner and fluffed now. It won't work miracles, but it did get out a lot of spots and dirt I thought was permanent. What it does not do well is to clean large and very dirty areas. But I would hope no one buys this to deep clean large areas! You should have professional cleaning or get a large unit for that.

Overall, works well for what it is- a small area carpet cleaner where size, portability, and ease of storage are most important.

This thing is great, noticeably less dusty. Took a chance and it fits perfectly on my Rigid Vac.

Sears should just bite the bullet and ship their shop vacs with this filter. The difference in dust blown back out of the vacuum is incredible when you install this filter. Plus, it is so much easier to clean off. If you use your shop vac to clean up fine particles (like saw dust) this filter is an incredible bargain.

Since most Rigid tools are made by the same company as Craftsman I thought I'd give this filter a shot. Fits my Rigid vac perfectly and works like a charm. Much better than the paper filter.

Just purchased the Hoover SteamVac Plus F5878-900. Nice machine, does a good job of cleaning, lightweight and easy to manuver. The 15 ft cord is far too short and a extention must be used for almost any room but that is minor. The machine is sturdy and well built, has a nice wide path, the tanks are easily removed and are easy to clean. The 5 brushes seem easy to remove and clean, and the placement of the water tanks make the machine well balanced and easy to transport.

But I am absolutely amazed that Hoover didn't bother to include the Nozzle Clean-Out Tool, a small piece of plastic (I assume, since tool was missing), this small item IS necessary to clean the debris that gathers between the suction nozzle hood and the housing. This is a very tight area and the booklet tells one 'how' to use clean-out tool (which is NOT supplied). The booklet then goes on about pouring two cups of water on non-carpeted floor and sucking that through the machine several times - a cumbersome and inefficient method plus requiring a surface suitable to pour water onto which in my case requires hauling the cleaner out to the garage.

The price of this little item in the Accessories List is [money]. ... - plus [money] to ship it. This minor item is almost enough to cause me not to purchase from Hoover again. Very shortsighted of Hoover, if I may say so...

I was surprised (pleasantly so) at how much dirt comes up as I am a daily vacuumer, leaves the carpeting fresh and nice smelling, it is just the lack of that clean-out tool that does indeed trouble me.

this thing works.
end of discussion.
it's an excellent product.

it might be little pricey, for as often as the average person might use it, but the investment is well worth it.

if your home is carpeted, this is something i can't imagine you could do without.
we have oak upstairs, and Pergo downstairs, so we use a lot of
area rugs.
the SteamVac is perfect.
we assemble the parts, add hot water, plug it in, and we're cleaning.
the dirty water, when we're done, tells the whole story.

i can't really think of any meaningful negatives.
it might be a little heavy for a woman, moving it around the house.
it can take a few minutes to assemble each time you decide to use
it, and another few minutes to take it apart and clean it before
you put it away again, but nothing compared to the time it would take to rent one.
and then have to return it.

it's probably not practical for small spills or spots.
but when your rugs and carpets need a good professional-style

cleaning, this SteamVac is definitely the ticket.

I had the little Hoover Steam cleaner and wanted to try the full size one. I could not be more delighted. When I moved in a year ago the three year old carpet was professionally cleaned. I used this machine and the carpets looked better than when the pros cleaned it. It was easy to assemble and use. I haven't used the the bare floor attachment, but that's next on my tile floors. I would highly recommend this machine

I've had the Panasonic MC-V5746 for two months. My previous vacuum was also a Panasonic and lasted for 15 years! This one lives up to its reputation; the HEPA filter is great and removes dust and animal dander. I also like having a separate bag and am happy I didn't choose a "bagless" model...all the dirt stays in the bag with no mess. It's quiet, with a long cord, and the 14" path is not too wide and makes it easy to maneuver around furniture. The only drawback, which I hope Panasonic corrects on future models, is the handle. It's too short (I'm 5'8"), and there's a little cap on the end that comes loose and pinches my hand when I'm pushing/pulling the vacuum. I've called Panasonic Customer Service and they said a replacement or upgraded handle is not available. Otherwise, it's a great vacuum!

Right now, there are no cons. This vacuum cleaner is light and easy to handle. It picks up everything on rugs or bare floors. It's attachments are easy to use. It is quiet, has a light for maneuverability, and its cord is long enough to go from one room to another. I'm especially impressed with the HEPA filter. I don't know too much about all of the fancy terms out there, but I do know that I see almost no dust in my apartment anymore. I've only had it for two months, but my place has never been cleaner. If anything goes wrong with the vacuum cleaner, I will be sure to update my review. For right now, though, you can't go wrong with the MC-V5746. I can't recommend it enough.

This Upright Vacuum from Panasonic has a 12.0 Amp Motor and a 14" cleaning path, the power cord is 30' feet long and a dirt finder headlight. It also has the following unique features.

A Clean Air system, the dirt is deposited into the filter paper bag before going through the fan and motor. You will not break a fan with this type system.

Quick draw On board tools with ready to use attachments made cleaning baseboards and above the floor as easy as it gets. The attachments include a crevice tool, dusting brush and two standard wands with a 12.5' reach

The Vacuum comes equipped with 6 stages of filtration with HEPA filter. HEPA (high efficiency particulate air) is a filtering efficiency specification for filters developed by the Atomic Energy commission during World War 2 to effectively remove radioactive dust from plant exhausts without redistribution.
A HEPA filter will retain all particles to .3 microns in size at an efficiency rating of 99.97%

All Panasonic Vacuums have a Motor Protection System should the unit get clogged a valve in the back of the unit will open and let air into the Vacuum to keep the motor from burning out.

Automatic Carpet Height adjustment allows fast and effective cleaning. The Panasonic upright automatically adjusts it powerful cleaning nozzle to match the carpet type for effective vacuuming. There's no bending, stooping or guessing what nozzle adjustment is needed, like some vacuums. Panasonic does it all, automatically.

Bare Floor Carpet Option optimizes cleaning anywhere and everywhere in your home. This convenient foot pedal easily switches to adjust the agitator to accommodate both carpeted and uncarpeted areas. The agitator grooms the carpet fibers and helps release dirt particles for easy removal. Switch to Bare Floor for scuff free vacuuming of hard surface flooring and wax finishes. There is no need to change attachments or make any manual adjustments which would prolong vacuuming time.

Dual Active Edge Cleaning means that Panasonic had placed bristles very close to both edges of the vacuum. This gives you edge cleaning on either side of the vacuum. No need to sure you are vacuuming on the side with edge cleaning.

Dirt Finder Headlight helps you see the lint and dirt in dimly lit areas.

This product comes with a 1 year warranty, and uses replacements bags U-3 or MC115P or U-6 MCV145M and Belts MCV270B