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Any spinning brushroll has the potential to scratch a floor. Stiff brushrolls that are good at cleaning carpets are the most likely to scratch. Soft brushrolls are less likely to scratch. A vacuum with no brushrolls such as a canister with a soft bristle hard floor brush or a brush with only squeegees is the least likely to scratch. But I understand the convenience of a cordless vacuum. So if you must choose a cordless vacuum choose one that has a brushroll that can turn off or a brushroll that is soft. The Hoover Onepwr Evolve has some models that you can turn the brushroll off for hard floors. The BH53422V can turn off the brushroll, it's mostly on Evolve models with a regular brushroll. The versions with fins on the brushroll have removed the brushroll shutoff. I'd avoid all Shark vacuums, they break quickly and then they are unrepairable. The Shark PowerDetect Reveal has a brushroll with bristles and fins that is always spinning and is more likely to scratch than other brushroll types. I like LG and Samsung vacuums better because they are easy to clean, but the options at Costco are both the dual brushroll powerheads that are always spinning. So among the Costco options I would choose the Dyson V15 since if comes with a soft brushroll powerhead. You do need to keep the soft brushrolls clean or the build up could scratch floors. Outside of Costco I'd buy an LG CordZero with the soft brushroll powerhead called the Slim Floor Nozzle or add one to another model.
So far cordless vacuums cannot fully replace corded vacuums for cleaning carpets. If you can use a corded vacuum it will deep clean much better and last longer than a cordless vacuum. The Kenmore Intuition BU4022 and BU4050 $219-224 are small upright vacuums. They are as narrow as a cordless vacuum. They are lightweight, have swivel steering, and liftaway mode. They use hepa bags so you only need to change the bag once every 2 months. Oreck vacuums are very lightweight too. The Simplicity Spiffy S60 $284 is a small corded upright stick vacuum. It has no brushroll so it won't get hairwrap but it doesn't groom the carpet as well as a vacuum with a brushroll. If you need a cordless vacuum Dysons are ok among cordless vacuums. The problem is they are more expensive but they don't last any longer than cheaper cordless vacuums. The Dyson V8 is their best cordless vacuum. The V10, V11, and V15 are much heavier to hold and you are paying more for features that don't affect cleaning power. The laser and particle sensor don't make the vacuum clean any better. Always look for a cordless vacuum that has removable and replaceable batteries and has a bin and filters and cyclones that are removable and easy to clean. Many cordless vacuums have fixed batteries that stop the whole machine when they break or wear out in 12-24 months. The Hoover Onepwr Evolve $319 is pretty good among cordless vacuums. If you don't need any tools the bin is larger and you don't have a heavy handle since the motor and battery are lower on the vacuum. Again, cordless vacuums don't compare to corded vacuums on carpets. My top recommendation based on your needs is the Kenmore Intuition. My second recommendation is the Hoover Commercial Superior Lite Bagged, Multi-Floor, Professional Upright Vacuum Cleaner, Black, CH50200 $204 is an Oreck Commercial XL but it's cheaper in your market than the regular Oreck XLs. My last recommendation is the cordless Hoover Onepwr Evolve. What do you think?
Because I’m in an apartment I went with a stick vac. 5 years ago the) pet one from Walmart was listed best on consumer reports. It was $89. I think it’s a Hoover. I am very happy with it (for a stick vac).
I have two golden retrievers. I love my Bissell Cleanview Swivel Rewind Pet. I’ve had it six years, great at dog hair, doesn’t clog and easy to take apart and clean. I had Dyson Pets before that and they cost twice as much and both failed after two years. I also have a cordless Hoover Revolve Pet I use on the level I have hardwoods and while not as heavy duty as the Bissell it does a great job. The best thing I have used to get dog hair off couches is a pet hair removal glove I got off Amazon, it’s like an oven mitt, you scrub at the couch with it and the hair just balls up and comes off.
Dysons clean well, but their limited battery time, battery life and price will keep me from getting another one. Plus, you have to always keep your finger on the power button. Except for the heavier weight, I much prefer my Hoover ONEPWR stick vac, because I can immediately put in another battery when the one I am using runs out; a red battery light comes on when the battery is about to run out; the batteries recharge fast with the newer chargers; it picks up just as well, if not better, than the Dyson; and it doesn't cost anywhere near as much.
Well, the reason I believe for having to always hold the trigger down is so the battery doesn't run out as quickly, since you will always be actively vacuuming when the trigger is pressed. I use the high setting because the lower one does not pick up as well, and I have to go over the area again. On one charge I can only vacuum a carpeted staircase with a center platform. I don't live in a small house. Dyson ends up being more like only for the stairs and as a quick pickup vac. Thanks for all the trouble in providing the links, but I'm not looking to make my Dyson more useful. I just use the Hoover instead when the Dyson is dead, or when I know I need to vaccuum for quite a while. I will not buy another Dyson.
I like the Hoover ONEPWR vacs. Theycan be used on floors and carpets. When the battery dies, you can just replace it with another battery. All the ONEPWR vacs use the same batteries. The newer chargers charge pretty quick, too.
I have a Hoover onepwr with a bag, wireless and it’s excellent
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