Hoover Platinum Cyclonic Bagless Upright Vacuum, UH70015

Good, but a few things you need to know
We went through our second Dyson, and decided to switch just for the sake of doing so. Aside from the really high end European models, we opted for this new "prestige" line from Hoover, figuring it would be interesting to see what's the best they can do at a higher price point.

The machine itself looks really good, and when you turn it on, it's like starting a nice car, it almost purrs. The electronic start/stop and the electronic height adjustments are fabulous, very refined. And the machine seems to pick up everything in site.

Now, here are a few things to keep in mind, none of which are deal-breakers, but believe me, this thing is not perfect.

First and foremost, emptying the dirt chamber. At first we thought it was like most other bagless machines, you flick a lever and let the stuff fall in your garbage. But after about a week, we noticed the machine not picking up nearly as well, and we couldn't figure out a thing.

Then we looked...

This is One Outstanding Vacuum
I recently had to pick up a new vacuum when my old vacuum (an upright that wasn't supposed to lose suction, but which broke down and stopped sucking altogether. At least stopped sucking dirt from the floor, that is) went kaput, and I did some research, trying to find one that was sturdy, had the extra tools, and really picked up dirt. I have two large-ish (50 - 70 pound) dogs that shed a bit, track in some dirt, and can cause carpet chaos, so I really wanted to bring home a powerhouse this time. I liked the early reviews I'd seen on this new Hoover Platinum, and liked how it combined cyclonic action (which I thought was one of those marketing terms, but which actually makes some cleaning sense) and Hoover's own Windtunnel mechanisms (my mom swears by her Hoover she's had forever with this, and hey, you have to be able to trust your mom, right), and so decided it was the vacuum for me. And, I'm darn happy so far that I did. It just picks up more dirt and dog hair from the carpet and...

Glad I bought this Hoover
I have used this vacuum for about a year and I am quite happy with it. I suffer from allergies and researched for a vacuum that would do a great job without a +$500 tag. If you're in a similar position, see the PROs/CONs of my experience so far, and exaggerated information (IMO) out there:

PROs
1. Filtration system, including reusable HEPA filter: This vacuum traps everything, including allergens like dust mites (according to manufacturer's claims). But I did notice a significant improvement with my allergies after I started using this vacuum. The washable HEPA filter gives me control over the vacuum's performance by allowing me to clean it and without the need for replacement filters every couple months.

2. Suction system: This is my first Hoover, and I was so impressed with the suction system. It picked up dust left behind my old vacuum, and even the dust found under the carpet.

3. Relatively quiet motor considering all that is going...

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