I hate cleaning in general, and vacuuming in particular due to the noise, but after moving into an apartment with hardwood floors, I realized I had to find a way to frequently clean the floor because walking on a dusty hard floor is gross :( I tried Swiffer first, but it was not the ideal thing for picking up cat litter, and there's a small carpet in front of the litter box, which obviously can't be cleaned with a Swiffer. I decided to try this vacuum after reading the reviews here and I'm really glad I did. It's not the 100% ideal solution to my situation, but it's pretty darn close, and I think I'd have to invent something myself to get anything that works better.
PROS:
** Cordless -- I already had an old-fashioned corded canister vacuum with attachments, but I always hated using it because I felt like half of the time it takes me to vacuum is taken up with wrangling the cord, which just felt really inefficient. This thing being cordless lets me use it like a broom, just pick it up and use it wherever, which is super-convenient.
** Good suction -- Since it's mostly hardwood in this apartment, I don't need anything super-powerful, but this vacuum seems to pack quite a punch. The cleaning seems just as effective as with my old corded vacuum.
** Light -- I'm a total wuss so it used to tire me out when I lugged the canister vacuum around, which made the cleaning process extra painful and made me extra cranky. This vac is almost as light as my Swiffer mop, and pretty easy to maneuver, so it's pretty painless to use. It's only got the 2 wheels set in the back so it doesn't like turn the tightest corners, but my rooms are completely rectangular and my furniture arrangement is fairly open so I feel the degree of maneuverability is just fine for me.
** Low profile -- It can't be as thin as my Swiffer mop, obviously, but I find it surprisingly easy to get under the edge of my furniture with this vac, and its edge suction is very good (I can see the gunk around it get sucked in) so it's very effective for cleaning under stuff. The handle also has a fairly large angle of swivel so I can really extend the vac under tables and stuff and still have the head lie flat.
NEUTRAL:
** Battery life -- I always store the battery unplugged, start each session with a full-charge, and drain the battery completely. I haven't noticed any decrease in battery life over the last couple months that I've had it, which is a good sign. For my 800ish sqft 1-bedroom apartment, the battery lasts just long enough to clean everything in one go if I work quickly and methodically (e.g. pick up any stuff off the floor first so I don't have to pause while vacuuming to clear the way). The battery drains significantly faster if you activate the roller brush, so if most of your flooring is carpet, this would probably not last long enough to clean a large room. Thus, the battery life limits the practical applicability of this vac. Unless you want to prepare 3 batteries to use interchangeably throughout a cleaning session (which might be worth it to you, depending on how much you hate heavy, corded vacs), this vac is really only suitable for spot-cleaning or for people living in small apartments with mostly hard flooring.
** Bagless dirt chamber -- There are pros and cons about this aspect, and it comes out to a wash, for me. I do like that I don't have to worry about buying bags for this vac, making it both more environmentally friendly and lower maintenance. Also you can completely take the dirt chamber apart so you can clean it very thoroughly if you want, and restore it to just like new. But the way the dirt chamber opens is a little bit awkward, and it can take a little bit of shaking or nudging to get the flap door to open. I liked the idea of a dirt cup on some of the other models, which you can take out and empty with one hand, but I do have to admit that the way this chamber is designed is very clever and probably helps extend the vac's operational lifespan. Long fibers like hair gets wound around a pole in the middle (which is detachable so you can get all the stuff off it easily), most large particles fall to the bottom of the chamber, and lighter dust sticks on the chamber walls, which you can rinse off or wipe clean. There's a large foam filter at the top of the chamber which you can also clean to help the vac maintain suction. The way that all the gross stuff is trapped in visible, easy-to-clean places makes me feel confident that there isn't debris build-up inside the vac that will eventually clog it up and kill it. Of course, that does come at the cost of having to clean out all the gross stuff with your own hands, which is not a very pleasant experience, so all-in-all, it's a trade-off.
CONS:
** Roller brush -- It might be a bit unfair to call this a con, as your experience with it will depend on whether you have long hair. I have pretty long hair (about like 18 inches) and it tends to get wound up on roller brushes, and this vac is no exception. What would have been awesome is if the roller brush was removable so that I could use the vac without a roller brush for the majority of the floor, which is hardwood, and then just snap it on for the little bit of carpet. But I've never ever seen that feature in a vacuum so, oh well. The only way I can keep roller-brush vacs from burning out due to my hair is to manually clean the roller brush after every session, or to sweep before vacuuming. At least with this vac I can choose to not make the roller brush spin so my hair doesn't get wound quite so tightly around the brush, so it's slightly easier to clean out.
** Noise level -- This is a bit nit-picky as (at the current level of technology) noise level seems directly proportional to suction power, so you can't really get a vac that cleans powerfully and is whisper-quiet. But my cat and I really do wish it didn't have to be so noisy.
All in all, this vac really is the best product currently available to suit my purposes that I could find. My Swiffer mop might be lighter and quieter and not get tangled up with my hair, but it doesn't clean as much of my apartment as thoroughly as this vac can, so it's pretty much been retired, and now I use this vac for 100% of my floor cleaning. I like the way it's been engineered to be efficient and maintainable, and I don't mind the extra effort required outside of the actual vacuuming to perform the upkeep on it. It's definitely not indestructible, but so far my impression is, if you take care of it, it will take care of you for a long time. As with all tools, though, how well it works for you depends on your exact circumstances, so your user experience might be better or worse than mine. I can definitely guarantee that it's well-crafted and works exactly as advertised. Beyond that, I recommend you analyze your needs thoroughly and see if the features offered can fulfill those roles, because this is definitely not the only vacuum anyone could ever need.
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Lightweight Cordless Convenience
This lightweight cordless upright offers everyday cleaning ease for homes with pets. With a large dirt cup that holds more than the standard stick vacuum, you don’t need to worry about emptying pet hair as often.
Weighs less than 9 lbs.
The small yet mighty Evolve is super lightweight for grab-and-go convenience
3X more capacity
Empty the dirt cup less often than you would with a standard stick vacuum
Power Vortex Suction
Lift and remove embedded dirt on your floors with high-speed airflow and multi-cyclonic filtration system
Powered by ONEPWR
Every Hoover cordless product is compatible with every ONEPWR Battery
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Multi-Surface Deep Cleaning
Simply adjust brush roll and suction settings to optimize performance no matter what floor you’re on
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QuickPass Brush Roll
Pick up surface debris in 50% fewer passes than other vacuums for a faster clean
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Advanced Swivel Steering
Effortlessly navigate around furniture and other obstacles with less hassle
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Convenience and Powerful Suction
This vacuum is awesome. It is so convenient to use that I vacuum my living room and kitchen every single day now, sometimes more than once. My old vacuum was bulky and miserable, so I vacuumed less frequently and enjoyed it far less. This one is so easy to get out and carry around the house that my house stays much cleaner on a day to day basis. It's easy to locate and get rid of a clog too as I discovered when I accidentally sucked up a piece of a wrapper from one of my kids' snacks.The suction is great and I have to be careful when I would normally vacuum up to something (like a bean bag) and kind of push it out of the way to vacuum under it. This vacuum will suck it up if I don't watch it. It's also great in corners and against walls. When it was clogged, I didn't even notice until I realized that there was nothing in the canister because it continued to suck up a whole bunch of raisins and cereal, and never spit any of it back out. Once I fixed the clog, I turned it on and everything that had been backed up went right into the canister and nearly filled it, but there wasn't any big mess to deal with as there often is when unclogging a vacuum.I use it on the stairs by just holding it in the upright position and walking up the steps, vacuuming one at a time in front of me as I go. It's light and works wonderfully on my short carpets and hard floors, and it picks up pet hair really well too. The battery also lasts a long time, so I can vacuum my whole living room, kitchen, stairs, and four bedrooms on the high setting on one charge, or I can just do the kitchen and living room two or three times on one charge.I really like that I don't have to worry about leaving the battery on the charger for too long, and I like the way that the vacuum swivels and gets into difficult areas easily, and I like where the switch is located in a convenient place. It's easy to use, easy to empty, easy to clean and easy to fix. To sum up, this is the best vacuum I've ever owned, and I love it. :)
