Hoover WindTunnel 3 Bagless Pet Upright Vacuum: Create a healthy home with this vacuum's WindTunnel 3 technology, which removes deep-down embedded dirt with powerful suction. The HEPA media filter traps harmful dirt, dust and pollen particles.
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We purchased this vacuum after our last one burned out, and I reviewed a number of vacuums both here and at Consumer Reports (that famous ad-free ratings organization). I needed to choose something that could handle all our pet hair. This one worked so well that we had to empty the container twice while vacuuming one room. It was picking up what our old one had missed for a long time! We have 3 cats, a dog, and a couple teens, so we needed something that would deal with all that. It picks it all up. The tools let you get into corners where pet hair loves to hide. It's solid but not to heavy--a plus for me since I have arthritis and have to use it on stairs. Make sure to follow the instructions on how to protect the vacuum, such as picking up larger objects yourself instead of running over it with your vacuum. Larger objects will damage any vacuum. Protect your investment. The vacuum is bag less so you don't have to worry about running out of bags 10 minutes before the mother-in-law arrives. The filter keeps the air from getting dusty as you vacuum. If you have bad breathing problems, you may need to have someone empty the canister where the dirt/pet hair/dust gets deposited. It wasn't too dusty when I emptied it, but since it's bag less, obviously there is no bag to keep the dust enclosed. The filter and canister where all the dirt gets deposited can be cleaned easily. Just make sure to dry them completely before vacuuming again. It's not super loud and it's not quiet. I play music when cleaning, so noise was never a consideration in my decision or my rating here--performance was. In short, it works great.