I'll give you this: the vacuum is lightweight, well made, and has great attachments. It's the quality I expect and receive from a Hoover (which has been around for my entire lifetime).
Here are my suggestions for when it's a GOOD solution:
* If you have a cat/dog/rabbit/etc. that is very small and/or doesn't shed too much. I think if you have more than two pets you'd be pushing the feasibility.)
* If you have to clean a small area in a pinch - e.g., when someone happens to be coming over.
* If you are traveling by car or RV and want to do some quick cleanup. (It will also pickup your typical bits of dirt, crumbs, etc.)
* If you are able to point it directly at the hair you want to vacuum. (See my comment about the side vent, below.)
* If you require something lightweight and easy to hold because you have some physical limitations.
Here's why it IS NOT feasible in other pet situations:
=> The cup fills up too fast. I spent more time unlocking the cup, emptying it, checking under the filter, pulling out any hair that didn't make it into the cup, etc. then I actually spent using the vacuum.
=> The brush on the crevice tool did not stay locked in place. If you push on it just a bit, it becomes unlocked and slides down the plastic tube. For me, this didn't just happen one time: it happened every time.
=> The battery lasted 10 minutes total. The description says it has "2X longer run time and fade free power," and - based upon what I have read for other products of this type - this is probably true.
However, that's still a much shorter time than I expected. (There is a battery light with three settings so you can see when the power charge will be gone - sort of.)
=> The vent on the side blows away what you're trying to vacuum. This is a major nuisance if you are working on a non-carpeted surface such as wood or tile floors. You will end up chasing around one piece of hair while blowing others, and seem like you're doing nothing but waving this thing around. By the time you do all this, it would have been easier to simply pickup the clump of hair with your hands! (I think this also one of the most common complaints for other handhelds.)
For my situation/needs, this wasn't the right choice. I wish the title had said, "SMALL PET HAIR" because I would have looked for something else.
>>WHY DID I GIVE THIS ONLY 3-STARS?<<
I never like to give a product anything below 5-stars. Yet, when it really misses the mark, I have to be honest. (Sorry to whomever I have upset with this approach.)
The primary reason for this rating is quite simple: the product description is not complete. As with most product descriptions, the goal is to sell you on buying the product. I am certain Hoover tested this - again, because of their reputation. However, they completely failed (in my opinion) when it comes to describing the ideal user. (To any Hoover folks reading this, the list I gave at the top of my review would probably garner you a lot more business - especially from full-time RVers!)
Finally, I think the price point is a little high. Granted, it is a Hoover and does have a wide variety of attachments. But $119 is going to be too high a price for the pet owner for whom this is ideal.
Sharing Life's Abundance,
~Cindy
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