Advantages: bagless, long flexible pipe attached, very long lead, good at getting up pet hairs
Disadvantages: cleaning filter, noisy, overheats

...This cleaner arrived in a box in three pieces, the instructions were not very clear but the pieces were simple enouch to work out how they should be assembled. On first use the main thing noticed was the noise, this is not a quiet vacuum for when the children are in bed. The turboforce and rotating brushes were brilliant at lifting the pile and picking up the pet hairs, fantastic i thought, but shame abouth the sound. The cable is very long so from one room to the next it is very easy to move without having to relocate the power supply. All was well although with such good pick up the waste container was soon ready for emptying. This can be a messy task as the filter needs taking out and manually tapping until it is clear of debris. Don't do this in the house or all your hard work is wasted. Unfortunately after what seemed... Read review

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Advantages: Consideration of all features will make the search easier.
Disadvantages: Vacuuming is still a useless and horrible task, regardless of what you buy.

...KIND OF VACUUM CLEANER DO YOU NEED? Well, that depends on your house. UPRIGHT • An upright is best if you have a lot of carpeting or area rugs. • They have beater bars in the cleaning head that dig up dirt from deep in the pile, where it can do real damage to the fiber if left undisturbed. Even microscopic dirt and dust is angular, and if you walk on it, over time it will chew up the fiber. Those beater bars help loosen the dirt from deep in the pile. • Their suction tends to be much stronger, because the motor where it’s created is right there, at the operational end of the machine, as opposed to at the end of a long hose that diminishes the sucking power. After the dirt has been loosened by the beater bars, the suction of the machine gulps it down. • It's terribly inconvenient to drag an upright up a staircase... Read review

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Advantages: powerful, robust,
Disadvantages: tacky onboard tools, difficult to clean top filter,scratches wood flooring.

...upholstery, stairs etc, care must be taken when using this, make sure not to catch anything such as hidden objects,fingers, tassles etc as the brushes rotate at a high rate and could cause serious damage. I have found myself at risk from repetitive strain injury due to constantly having to bend down and pick up the tools which have a tendency to fall off, and paintworks have taken a slight bashing due to tools catching them due to the awkward angle they are stored at on the side of the vacuum cleaner. I would seriously not recommend this hoover to anyone with loose rugs and wood flooring as it is powerful and makes hoovering edges of rugs a problem. Much to my dismay, I have also found many scratches in my wood flooring caused by the hoover which will not polish out even though i have risked further back injuries by stooping up n down... Read review

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Advantages: Excellent suction, ease of use, quick emptying dust container, switch brushes on or off easily
Disadvantages: Heavy when complete unit, short hose

...I purchased this vacuum from a local retailer on their recommendation and have been thoroughly pleased with my purchase. After having a well known bagless cleaner previously but not able to afford to replace with the same I considered other options with the thought that a less expensive cleaner would mean compromising in some way. I have found this cleaner to be wonderful. We have two long haired dogs but the cleaner picks up with ease. There is a switch on top of the main body of the machine so easily in reach during cleaning which allows for easy on off control of the brushes for changes in floor surfaces. I originall wondered if the capacity of the dust collection compartment would become a pain as it appeared quite small but again i have been pleasantly surprised to find that with it's simple release i actually don't find... Read review

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Advantages: Easy to use, lightweight, good suction
Disadvantages: Hair/ string buildup on underside

...Who really enjoys cleaning? I personally hate cleaning, although it has to be done, if you have the right tools cleaning can be quick and painless. With The Dirt Devil 85500 Upright Vacuum I can easily clean all the carpet in my home in a fair amount of time, which leaves more time for me to do what I really love, write Reviews. Not only is this vacuum light weight, it is rather small compared to other model vacuums and stores well in my closet. This is my second Dirt Devil vacuum cleaner, the other one I shall not name specifically, however I will say I wasn't impressed. The Dirt Devil 85500 Upright Vacuum has many neat features that allow you to not only clean carpets, but gives you the power to clean blinds, curtains, rugs, cars, and ceiling fans. This vacuum is so easy to use, my five year old daughter loves to help me... Read review

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Advantages: effective cleaning of carpets and upholstery etc.
Disadvantages: At 8.6kg slightly on the heavy side if you need to carry it about.

...recently. Sadly, none of these items were forthcoming, so I had to buy my own vacuum cleaner. Sorry, moose, you’ll have to get your own chocs and drink! Now, if all of you good people are going to rush out to buy your Dyson DC07 upright vacuum cleaner from Safeway at Fakenham in Norfolk, where it was on offer in June for £199.99; TOUGH, I had the last one! So, why did I buy it? ***************** You may know, as he crops up from time to time, that I own a horse. Now, I must admit to being ashamed about the state of my home in general. What with having a horse and running a business I have little time for housework and cleaning (well, that’s my story and I’m sticking to it). In fact, I have been known (when visitors give me advance notice of their intention to call) to do a quick tidy up (i.e. stick the entire... Read review

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Advantages: Great for hardwood floors, tile, or carpet
Disadvantages: none

...This upright was the first upright that I have bought. I always had a canister vacuum. This vacuum is great. I vacuumed the floor first with the canister then the upright. I filled the dirt cup in the Bissell with pet hair and lots of dirt. Very easy to empty and clean. You can also clean the filter with water. The vacuum is very quite and easy to move across the floor. Extra long cord so you can go twice the distance. Great for hardwood floors and tile floors. Very powerful suction with the hand held wand. Pretty llight for bring up and down stairs and has extra tools for doing the stairs and furniture. I would recommend this upright vacuum to anyone who is looking for a good vacuum,... Read review

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Advantages: Good for role play
Disadvantages: Some pieces cant be removed