MAXLife High-Performance Swivel Pet Bagless Upright Vacuum Cleaner with HEPA Media Filtration

I have been through soooo many vacuum cleaners but I do believe I've found the one. We're a house full of girls (hair is always everywhere) and pets (also hair everywhere) so most vacuums can't handle the amount of hair in my home. The suction in this thing is incredible and has yet to get stopped up from all the hair. I was actually surprised at just how dirty my carpets were the first time I used this and I vacuum daily. If you're like me and don't have the funds for an expensive luxury vacuum cleaner then this is an excellent choice. It works like an expensive product that's reasonably priced for the average person.

I bought this for my son for his new apartment. I was surprised it was noticeably smaller and lighter than my 20+ year old Hoover. I tested it out on my pet-hair-laden Pergo and it works very well. I like it so much I may be getting one for myself.

I am floored (no pun intended) by this vacuum! We have an older Hoover WindTunnel that is much past its prime, so we decided to treat ourselves to a new vacuum cleaner this holiday season. With two doodle dogs and three rescue cats, we knew we needed something that would tackle constant hair and dirt build up, as it is always dirty around these parts almost immediately following steam cleaning and vacuuming (which we do very frequently with this many animals). Before we used the new Swivel XL, we gave the living room a thorough vacuuming with the WindTunnel just to see what we might have missed with an older model. Of course, because this is a new model worn a new look and sound, all the animals were petrified (especially because this model also has lights!), but that was to be expected. What was not expected was the half-full tank of sand, dirt, and animal hair leftover from the previous vacuuming only moments before. I was totally flabbergasted that we are THAT dirty! It was unnerving to say the least. However, I am thrilled we have a new vacuum that leaves the floors in a much better state than our older model WindTunnel (also not a bad vacuum-it held up extremely well over the years, but it pales in comparison to this model!).

This is my 2nd vacuum in one year and I'm glad I went with Hoover this time around. It is so light and the swivel allows my to take corners and navigate furniture with barely a turn of the wrist. I I have carpet and tile and this doesn't miss anything! The cannister holds a massive amount of dirt and easily detaches and empties from the bottom leaving no mess. The HEPA filter is easy to detach and cleans easily. The vacuum comes with all the attachments and extension to reach anything. I'm so excited about this vacuum. The only TINY negative is that there is no automatic cord rewind on this model.

I don’t have pets, and I don’t wear shoes in the house, so I was very surprised by the amount of debris for lack of a better word that the vacuum picked up. The carpet is older and I understand that the backing begins to break down, but still, I was surprised! The vacuums power and the PowerPass brush roll went deep into carpets on the Medium setting. I found the vacuum easy to maneuver around furniture and the rubber surface of the large wheels made it easy to push across hardwood/smooth floors. I was nice to see the wheels weren’t cheap plastic! The power cord is 30 feet long and I found this worked well in my home. The power cord is a manual wrap for onboard storage. The handle release is awkward. You place your foot on the front corner of the vacuum and pull the handle backwards to release the vacuum handle. This is a “tension fit” that holds the handle in place. The instructions tell you to turn on the vacuum and then release the handle. The problem is the brush roll starts turning before you can release the handle! Also, while using any of the attachments, the brush roll continues to turn while the vacuum is turned on and handle is in upright position. The attachments are OK. The Turbo Brush attachment is powered by air flow and not a separate independent motor. The brush will quit spinning if you press down to hard into the carpet. There isn’t a real upholstery brush with bristles attachment. I found when I tried to use the Turbo Brush attachment, the whole vacuum moved because of the elastic “pullback” force in the flexible hose. Hoover mentions their WindTunnel suction technology and MAXlife filtration system which I think does a great job of really deep cleaning your carpets. But I think to keep this vacuum operating like new, you will need to do more than just empty/shake the dirt canister and wash the yellow/orange filter. After emptying the dirt canister, there is quite a bit of dust and debris remaining in the canister. Over time, this is going to build up and affect the performance of the vacuum. I disassembled the canister, and washed it in Mr. Clean antibacterial cleaner. (Mr. Clean fogged the clear plastic canister) All you need is #1 Philips screw driver and some patience. Taking the WindTunnel pieces apart, washing, and reassembling them wasn't too difficult. Just make sure everything is dry before reassembling. (See images below) I found that the Yellow/Orange filter in the bottom of the vacuum took 48 hours to completely dry. I had to wring it out several times while it was air drying. (Clean with just plain water!) You will want to clean this filter more often than the recommended 3-6 months. I think that is to long between cleanings. The PowerPass brush roll is easy to remove and clean. Just be careful not to over-tighten the screws when reassembling. My overall rating for this vacuum and accessory package is 4 stars. I really like this vacuum. I would rate the upright vacuum 5 stars. The attachments are just OK and I will probably use my canister vacuum for the stairs and when I need to reach places to clean.

9/28/21 Had my old Hoover for 40 yrs. Bought this one. Holy cow!! The dog hair and dirt gathered was amazing/disgusting. Easy to assemble, easy to use. Powerful. Almost filled canister with dirt; had really nice lines on clean carpet! Used on carpet and tile floor. Got all the crud/dust up.

I bought the Hoover High-Performance Swivel Pet Bagless Upright Vacuum Cleaner with Hepa Filtration to help deal with the pet hair that seems to gather every day. It's very lightweight compared to our older vacuum. It performed really well on the different surfaces and with the different tools it comes with. It has good suction power, that seems to hold up as the canister fills up. The canister is easy to remove and dump the dirt and hair, and replace in the vacuum. The attachments are well placed and easy to switch back and forth from while cleaning. I really like the swivel action of the main base when vacuuming, it makes it easier to get around things and saves you a decent amount of time and energy. One thing that was different from other vacuums I've owned, is that the crevice tool is square (see pic), so some things that you are used to picking up with one, might not fit through.

I received this vaccuum a few weeks ago. I was impressed. It really is a good vacuum. It is made of good materials. I had a different vacuum that I had used days prior to getting this one. This Hoover vacuum completely sucked up way more than the other vacuum did. It filled up the entire canister in a very short amount of time compared to the other vacuum. It was easy to clean.

This Hoover Swivel Upright Pet Vacuum with HEPA filter is great. The unit has very strong suction and the dust bin is easy to empty and clean. There is also a HEPA filter to keep out those allergens that are in the air and end up on the floor. The unit has a swivel head which makes it easy to get under furniture and around corners. I like the extra long cord...very handy for cleaning large parts of the house without unplugging. There is a place on the vacuum for each attachment so you don't have to worry about misplacing them if they are stored somewhere else. The PowerBrush works well and deep cleans and removes stubborn pet hair. Easy to set up. The handle clicks into place and you just have to store the attachments in their proper place and you are ready to go. Hoover has always made a fine vacuum and this one is no exception.

The family got a new puppy. It meant it was time for a new vacuum. Our old vacuum had definitely lost suction over the years despite the advertising. This new vacuum is great. Sucks everything right up on the first pass. Very helpful with the mess the new puppy makes!!! I received this My Review for HOOVER High-Performance Swivel Pet Bagless Upright Vacuum Cleaner with HEPA Media Filtration for free to write this review.