Hoover U5134-900

Pros: Great power, easy to use, removable tools & rack.

Cons: On-Off switch is not in a good place.

The Bottom Line: I will not need to buy another vacuum cleaner until this one gives out.

Review: My last vacuum cleaner bit the dust a few days ago. I really didn't have the money to spend on this little unplanned event. I just could not go without a vacuum cleaner. So, I decided to go and by a "cheap" vacuum to hold me over until I could afford...

Pros: cheap, great sucking power

Cons: attachments not perfect, very loud

The Bottom Line: If you're looking for something cheap and effective, purchase this vacuum and a pair of earplugs.

Review: Time for a new vacuum! We had bad luck with vacuum cleaners. With two cats and four rats, it seemed like we were always bringing out the vacuum to clean up assorted kitty litter pieces, bedding, and little chunks of pet food that had managed ...

Pros: Works well, bags easy to change, tools easy to attach, long cord, detachable toolrack

Cons: Would have liked the hose to be longer, if that's possible; only reaches 4 steps.

The Bottom Line: I'm not familiar with expensive cleaners, but among the inexpensive, this is good. I gave it 4 stars mainly because I haven't had it long enough to give 5.

Review: I bought my cleaner a few weeks ago and have actually enjoyed using it. It's about the same size and weight as my older one (also a Hoover; I've always had good service from their cleaners) and makes about the same amount of noise. But it's much easier ...