Comments on: Hoover UH70015 Platinum Collection Cyclonic Bagless Upright Vacuum Cleaner http://www.stwclearinghouse.org/hoover-uh70015-platinum-collection-cyclonic-bagless-upright-vacuum-cleaner Tue, 16 Mar 2010 23:25:06 -0500 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.6 hourly 1 By: L. Freese http://www.stwclearinghouse.org/hoover-uh70015-platinum-collection-cyclonic-bagless-upright-vacuum-cleaner/comment-page-1#comment-46 L. Freese Wed, 24 Feb 2010 13:51:41 +0000 http://stwclearinghouse.org/hoover-uh70015-platinum-collection-cyclonic-bagless-upright-vacuum-cleaner#comment-46 I was and possibly still am a little skeptical of a vacuum priced so low, however I may have been a past sucker in purchasing an Electrolux vacuum many years ago at a very expensive price. I don't have experience with longevity of this vacuum since I just purchased it here at Amazon. <br />I can say the vacuum has picked up such fine particles of dirt my older vacuum missed that I was astonished at what my vacuum was not picking up. <br />I like this vac as I can turn off the beater bar. I have some Shaw carpet that requires NO beater bar when cleaning it. Sounds strange I know, some carpet sellers don't even know that they are selling carpet which requires suction only and cleaning 2 times a week. <br /> <br />The vacuum is a little heavy but not any heavier than my canister vac. <br />The cord is SUPER long. <br />You do have to hand wind the cord up, not the best feature. <br />I found the dirt finder display to work properly and well. <br /> <br />Putting my hand or a large paper over the bottom of the vacuum I found the suction to be not so good. However when I start to vacuum a low profile area rug the suction is so incredible I can't hardly even push the vacuum over the carpet. <br />This can be good and bad. You have to really push it. <br />I don't have this problem on our other carpet. I think it is because the area rug is on a hard wood floor and the suction is making a tight seal through the rug and on the hardwood floor. <br /> <br />Overall I am happy with this purchase. <br />I hope the vac lasts a very long time. <br /> <br />One thing I do wish it came with was a attachment with a rolling brush to remove hair from furniture. <br /> <br /> Rating: 4 / 5 I was and possibly still am a little skeptical of a vacuum priced so low, however I may have been a past sucker in purchasing an Electrolux vacuum many years ago at a very expensive price. I don’t have experience with longevity of this vacuum since I just purchased it here at Amazon.

I can say the vacuum has picked up such fine particles of dirt my older vacuum missed that I was astonished at what my vacuum was not picking up.

I like this vac as I can turn off the beater bar. I have some Shaw carpet that requires NO beater bar when cleaning it. Sounds strange I know, some carpet sellers don’t even know that they are selling carpet which requires suction only and cleaning 2 times a week.

The vacuum is a little heavy but not any heavier than my canister vac.

The cord is SUPER long.

You do have to hand wind the cord up, not the best feature.

I found the dirt finder display to work properly and well.

Putting my hand or a large paper over the bottom of the vacuum I found the suction to be not so good. However when I start to vacuum a low profile area rug the suction is so incredible I can’t hardly even push the vacuum over the carpet.

This can be good and bad. You have to really push it.

I don’t have this problem on our other carpet. I think it is because the area rug is on a hard wood floor and the suction is making a tight seal through the rug and on the hardwood floor.

Overall I am happy with this purchase.

I hope the vac lasts a very long time.

One thing I do wish it came with was a attachment with a rolling brush to remove hair from furniture.

Rating: 4 / 5

]]> By: G. M. Anderson http://www.stwclearinghouse.org/hoover-uh70015-platinum-collection-cyclonic-bagless-upright-vacuum-cleaner/comment-page-1#comment-45 G. M. Anderson Wed, 24 Feb 2010 10:53:28 +0000 http://stwclearinghouse.org/hoover-uh70015-platinum-collection-cyclonic-bagless-upright-vacuum-cleaner#comment-45 After 25 years of using a Hoover hand me down (from my Mom) I decided I needed to find something a little more state of the art to clean with. Not a hard task! The old Hoover had run it's course and was basically worn out. After reading lots of reviews for different brands and models, I bought another Hoover. <br />I'm very satisfied. It has a lot of cleaning power and has features I really like: Height settings (controlled by an electric switch on the upper handle) which lower and raise the cleaning unit to accommodate different cleaning needs. The first of four settings (the highest) is great for hardwood and tile floors which I have a lot of. The brushes do not rotate on this setting - just suction which appears to do the job well. The 2nd through 4th height settings result in lowering the unit closer to the floor and start the brushes rotating to brush the carpet as it cleans. For the carpeted area of my house, I've never had to go beyond the second of the four height settings. <br />I love the "Dirty/Clean" light which seems pretty accurate in determining what areas are clean and which aren't. Kind of fun watching it turn "Clean" after cleaning a section. <br />Also, the "bagless" unit makes it easier to toss the dirt from the easily removed dirt container which snaps out for an easy trip to the trash can. I'm always amazed how much debris and dust gets captured during my twice a month cleanings. Okay, maybe this is not the cleanest house on the block but it's still nice to see the dirt disappear when I do clean. The unit is a bit bulky but the rollers are useful for maneuvering it about. <br />All in all, this vacuum sucks! (In a good way!) Rating: 4 / 5 After 25 years of using a Hoover hand me down (from my Mom) I decided I needed to find something a little more state of the art to clean with. Not a hard task! The old Hoover had run it’s course and was basically worn out. After reading lots of reviews for different brands and models, I bought another Hoover.

I’m very satisfied. It has a lot of cleaning power and has features I really like: Height settings (controlled by an electric switch on the upper handle) which lower and raise the cleaning unit to accommodate different cleaning needs. The first of four settings (the highest) is great for hardwood and tile floors which I have a lot of. The brushes do not rotate on this setting – just suction which appears to do the job well. The 2nd through 4th height settings result in lowering the unit closer to the floor and start the brushes rotating to brush the carpet as it cleans. For the carpeted area of my house, I’ve never had to go beyond the second of the four height settings.

I love the “Dirty/Clean” light which seems pretty accurate in determining what areas are clean and which aren’t. Kind of fun watching it turn “Clean” after cleaning a section.

Also, the “bagless” unit makes it easier to toss the dirt from the easily removed dirt container which snaps out for an easy trip to the trash can. I’m always amazed how much debris and dust gets captured during my twice a month cleanings. Okay, maybe this is not the cleanest house on the block but it’s still nice to see the dirt disappear when I do clean. The unit is a bit bulky but the rollers are useful for maneuvering it about.

All in all, this vacuum sucks! (In a good way!)
Rating: 4 / 5

]]> By: B. Kauffman http://www.stwclearinghouse.org/hoover-uh70015-platinum-collection-cyclonic-bagless-upright-vacuum-cleaner/comment-page-1#comment-44 B. Kauffman Wed, 24 Feb 2010 10:37:39 +0000 http://stwclearinghouse.org/hoover-uh70015-platinum-collection-cyclonic-bagless-upright-vacuum-cleaner#comment-44 I have to say that, first off, I have two long haired cats. They shed EVERYWHERE. I also have pretty robust allergies, so it was important to get a vacuum that I felt would handle all the hair, dust, etc or our largely carpeted house. In that regard, I could not be happier. This picks up so much out of the floors that our old vacuums left behind. The clean/dirty indicator light is also kind of mesmerizing (how effective it is I don't know) It also does a great job at picking up debris on our hard surfaces and it is wonderful to be able to turn the brush off to do so. No more rolling over things multiple times, only to have them rattle around and shoot off in another direction. This has incredibly strong suction power. The cord is incredibly long and the electronic height adjustment could not be easier to use. I feel like it handles pretty well also. <br /> <br />Where things could be improved: The dust bin is kind of messy to empty as many others have noted. If you have a hard floor surface to use to close it again, you need not involve your fingers however. The on board tools are a joke, and almost seem like an afterthought. The vacuum itself is a bit on the heavy side as well (good exercise if you have carpeted stairs as I do). <br /> <br />As for the tools, a small fix took care of that: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000VD5TG6/ref=cm_cr_rev_prod_titleBissell 3260 Pet Pack Vacuum-Cleaner Attachments - it attaches with ease to the hoover and provides an excellent wide path spin brush and upholstery tool for very little extra money. More than makes up for the tools that come with the Hoover, and still saves you a bunch over a Dyson. <br /> <br />Overall: The vacuum isn't perfect, but I feel like it is quite good for the price and strongly comparable to the somewhat more expensive Dysons. Rating: 4 / 5 I have to say that, first off, I have two long haired cats. They shed EVERYWHERE. I also have pretty robust allergies, so it was important to get a vacuum that I felt would handle all the hair, dust, etc or our largely carpeted house. In that regard, I could not be happier. This picks up so much out of the floors that our old vacuums left behind. The clean/dirty indicator light is also kind of mesmerizing (how effective it is I don’t know) It also does a great job at picking up debris on our hard surfaces and it is wonderful to be able to turn the brush off to do so. No more rolling over things multiple times, only to have them rattle around and shoot off in another direction. This has incredibly strong suction power. The cord is incredibly long and the electronic height adjustment could not be easier to use. I feel like it handles pretty well also.

Where things could be improved: The dust bin is kind of messy to empty as many others have noted. If you have a hard floor surface to use to close it again, you need not involve your fingers however. The on board tools are a joke, and almost seem like an afterthought. The vacuum itself is a bit on the heavy side as well (good exercise if you have carpeted stairs as I do).

As for the tools, a small fix took care of that: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000VD5TG6/ref=cm_cr_rev_prod_titleBissell 3260 Pet Pack Vacuum-Cleaner Attachments – it attaches with ease to the hoover and provides an excellent wide path spin brush and upholstery tool for very little extra money. More than makes up for the tools that come with the Hoover, and still saves you a bunch over a Dyson.

Overall: The vacuum isn’t perfect, but I feel like it is quite good for the price and strongly comparable to the somewhat more expensive Dysons.
Rating: 4 / 5

]]> By: oooma http://www.stwclearinghouse.org/hoover-uh70015-platinum-collection-cyclonic-bagless-upright-vacuum-cleaner/comment-page-1#comment-43 oooma Wed, 24 Feb 2010 07:50:18 +0000 http://stwclearinghouse.org/hoover-uh70015-platinum-collection-cyclonic-bagless-upright-vacuum-cleaner#comment-43 This vacuum is awesome! It took me several weeks and lots of research before deciding on this vac, and I know I made the right choice. I don't like to say that I'm cheap, but I can be a little conservative with my money. I was torn between this and one of those pricier vacuums with the ball. I am so happy with my purchase. I agree with the other 5 star reviews that this vacuum doesn't get everything at the edges, but that's why there's attachments. The suction is so strong that I could lift my carpet with the hose. The amount of dirt this thing gets up is unbelieveable! I had to go over my carpets several times to get the "dirty" indicator to go off, but when all the dirt finally came out, it switched to "clean". It's embarassing to admit, but I got over a pound of dirt out of my living room carpet! I guess you really don't know what's in your carpets until you have a quality vacuum. I recommend emptying this outside because of all the dust and fine particles. Some people may find this vacuum a little heavy, but I wanted a good, sturdy vacuum after years of inheriting everyone else's junk! I love it! Rating: 5 / 5 This vacuum is awesome! It took me several weeks and lots of research before deciding on this vac, and I know I made the right choice. I don’t like to say that I’m cheap, but I can be a little conservative with my money. I was torn between this and one of those pricier vacuums with the ball. I am so happy with my purchase. I agree with the other 5 star reviews that this vacuum doesn’t get everything at the edges, but that’s why there’s attachments. The suction is so strong that I could lift my carpet with the hose. The amount of dirt this thing gets up is unbelieveable! I had to go over my carpets several times to get the “dirty” indicator to go off, but when all the dirt finally came out, it switched to “clean”. It’s embarassing to admit, but I got over a pound of dirt out of my living room carpet! I guess you really don’t know what’s in your carpets until you have a quality vacuum. I recommend emptying this outside because of all the dust and fine particles. Some people may find this vacuum a little heavy, but I wanted a good, sturdy vacuum after years of inheriting everyone else’s junk! I love it!
Rating: 5 / 5

]]> By: Adrianne Sharp http://www.stwclearinghouse.org/hoover-uh70015-platinum-collection-cyclonic-bagless-upright-vacuum-cleaner/comment-page-1#comment-42 Adrianne Sharp Wed, 24 Feb 2010 06:08:00 +0000 http://stwclearinghouse.org/hoover-uh70015-platinum-collection-cyclonic-bagless-upright-vacuum-cleaner#comment-42 I have had this vac for about 4 months and it has done a great job for me!! We have three dogs in the house and a lot of carpet and the Hoover gets up the pet hair everytime!! One of my dogs is a Sheltie and she has very very long hair and is now shedding it everywhere but I just get out the Hoover and it comes up easily!! I have used the vac on tile and it seems to do as good of a job on tile as carpet!! Rating: 5 / 5 I have had this vac for about 4 months and it has done a great job for me!! We have three dogs in the house and a lot of carpet and the Hoover gets up the pet hair everytime!! One of my dogs is a Sheltie and she has very very long hair and is now shedding it everywhere but I just get out the Hoover and it comes up easily!! I have used the vac on tile and it seems to do as good of a job on tile as carpet!!
Rating: 5 / 5

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