My new, favorite cleaning tool

[KyMama]

A couple of months ago I decided that I needed to get small vacuum that actually on my hard floors.  I have one that I bought a couple of years ago, but it really just throws stuff around on the hard floors even though it worked great on the throw rugs.  I initially bought a Swiffer thing, but that went back the next day because all it did was push the dirt around in a straight line.  When I went back to Wal-Mart they had a small vacuum on clearance sale that looked really good so I figured I'd give it a try.  If it sucked (or didn't suck, I guess) then I could always take it back too.   Well, let me tell you it's the best $50 I've ever spent on anything cleaning related.  It's so versatile that I can't imagine cleaning up after my DH, 2 boys, 2 cats and a puppy without it.  

It works as a handheld vac which is great for getting fur and stuff off the furniture or picking up the litter off the floor that the cats track out of the box.  It has an attachment that I can use to clean the ceiling fan or ceiling.  There is a rotating brush for carpets and a hard floor attachment.   The only thing I'm not in love with is the cord length, but that's a normal problem with vacuums.  I don't know why they can't make it long enough for me to clean my whole house.  lol   Really, it's 27' long but I don't think a vacuum cord can ever be too long.   What is this magical invention?  The Dirt Devil 360° Reach.  The suction on this little thing is amazing, it will actually suck down to the floor if you tilt it too far.  The dirt and pet fur is no match for it.  I do have to clean the filters regularly because of the fur, but it's a small price to pay to keeping it all cleaned up.

Anyway, I just wanted to share because I'm so happy about finally being able to find something that really works.  

[krisinmi]

KyMama, thank you so much for sharing! I have been thinking of getting a vacuum for about six months now, but wasn't sure which one would fit my needs. Haven't had one in about 10 yrs, since my old one died, because with no carpeting in this house, I didn't think I really needed to go spend a bunch on a new vacuum.

But, I'm to the point now that dragging DH's shop vac into the house a couple times a year to vacuum the furniture and in the cabinets, pantry, etc and along the baseboards is not so appealing. I think a vacuum like what you just bought would fit my needs perfectly (and be so much lighter to lug around than hauling the shop vac from the garage and through the house).

[midtnmama]

Deleted: see now that the product is not a vacuum per se.

[Deleted]

I just keep an extension cord plugged into the vacuum cord. Does the whole house now.

[Maura]

One Christmas DD bought me a stick vacuum from Penneys, battery operated. I love not having a cord. We don't have carpeting, just a couple of Persian throw rugs, so I don't need a lot of power. Wonderful! We have a lot of dog fur and the little vacuum sucks it right up. It's also very light, which is good for me and my back problems.