Hoover Linx Bagless Stick Vacuum Cleaner, Lightweight, Low Profile and Easy to Maneuver, HEPA Media Filtration, Cyclonic Cleaning Technology, Corded Vacuum Cleaners for Home Use

I purchased this stick vac because we were selling our house and 75% of the floors in our house are hard surfaces. I own a Dyson Animal for the carpet, which does a great job picking up pet fur if you have been looking for one of those, but I wanted something light weight and easy to use without extra attachments needed to do the job. Which the Dyson has but are a pain in the butt to have because they don't attach to the machine so you have to put them somewhere in the house; the suction is so strong the vacuum follows you right on your heels! The Hoover vacuum is light weight it allows me to quickly push it around the floor to get all the pet hair and it also picks up crumbs from our messy kids. It is very loud when running on the hard floors. So if you're looking for a quite quick vac, THIS IS NOT IT! It has always been loud, right out of the box. And I did expect it, it's a vacuum and my other is also loud on the hard floor there is no carpet to muffle the sound. So don't expect a quiet vacuum. It will pick up glitter, cat litter, 1/2 inch size pieces of dog food, dried grass clumps, and pet hair off of the area rugs. It doesn't have great side suction, you have to be head on when sucking stuff up but the small brushes along the edge that are supposed to sweep stuff into the suction line actually push stuff away from the base boards so you will have to go back and vacuum that up. But when using this on a daily basis it's not that big of a deal. Our down stairs is the biggest mess, where everyone is coming in from the yard. The pets spend most of their time down there, everyone tracks dirt and grass in from the yard, the cat drags her litter our of her box, the kids mess with the dog food when they are down there playing with their toys, and the dog has his own area rug to sleep on and he sheds big time! The head on it is small enough to fit between the base of the commode (toilet) and the side of the bath tub, the pivot action allows you to get it around behind the commode, too. It does an okay job on the stairs if the beater bar was slightly larger it would do a great job but I did buy it for the hard floors. So now I'll break it down to my pros and cons. Pros: Size is great length is perfect for my 5' 6" frame, weight is perfect for carrying up and down stairs in a tri-level home, and pushing around the house very quickly. -The suction is great for a stick vac, compared to ones I've had that were cord less, so I assume it is from the cord. None the less it's great for picking up everything you want to and somethings you don't intend to pick up. -The specific pivot action is great for getting around objects like the commode in the bathroom, end tables and other furniture that are difficult to move. Cons: The cord could be another 1-2 feet longer. -It's very loud! It's not just the humming of the vacuum on the hard floors but it also makes a loud motor sound that is not an actual mechanical problem it's just from using the brushes on the hard floor. WHICH the directions say DO NOT use the brushes on a hard floor BUT in order to pick up anything other than pet fur you HAVE to use the brushes, so that's a con. -If you bump the vacuum a little too hard the canister will pop off! It doesn't happen often but customers should be made aware of that! So in total, I really like this vacuum because all the pros outweigh the cons. It makes cleaning up daily and right before we have leave for a showing so much easier! This is the vacuum I've suggested to friends that are getting ready to sell their house, too. Get it, it's so worth the money because it actually saves you so much time!

I don't often write a review, but I do my research before buying and decided to share. Caveat: We wanted a small, corded vac with consistently strong-ish suction. Why corded? Because even the best rechargeables have a run time of ~10-12 minutes, or roughly one room at a time... That's annoying. We are very happy with the Hoover cyclonic stick, but understand what it is and what it is not... It is petite, not big. Which is the perfect storage size for a 2nd floor linen closet. It is great for hardwood floors. It is okay for low pile rugs, but keep in mind, no stick vac is great for rugs and carpet. It's okay on rugs because it has a rotary brush making it better than the others that are brushless. It is great for stairs because it is so lightweight. It is great for small to medium-sized rooms, but not for big spaces. If you need a vac for large spaces, this is probably not your vac. It is highly maneuverable being able to pivot side to side. It fills up fast, which means the suction is consistent and good and easy to empty. We bought this because we wanted a second vacuum for the 2nd floor rather than hulking up the main floor vac. For bigger messes, find a bigger vacuum. For simple, quick, maintenance-type cleaning, this is a great choice. One reviewer mentioned the inconvenient placement of the power button at the base. Before buying it, I was concerned. Now that I have it, is the button a showstopper? No. Is the button inconvenient? Yes, but discovered if you wedge the unit against one foot and trip the switch with the other, it's not that bad. The vac is lightweight enough that technically, you could lift it up and turn it on... or worse... maybe you bend over, push the button and get a little exercise in the process.... How hard is that? 8-) The price is right and if you can find it cheaper, even better. I'd say, buy with confidence as long as you understand your needs. We found a very good second vacuum.

This is a very nice stick vacuum. It works very nicely on hard floors and carpet. I do wish it had ten feet more cord. I use an inexpensive thin extension cord since it doesn't pull all that much current. I do find when using it on hard floors with the brushes off, it pays every few minutes to raise it up off the floor and flip on the brushes a couple seconds. The brush collects stuff which this clears away. If you don't, eventually some of it drops off the brush when you lift and move the vacuum. The instructions could be better, and the fit of the removable cyclonic section isn't great though it does function. When you remove that to empty what has been picked up you can also twist and remove the orange spinning vane to dump out what has gotten into the second chamber. The instructions never mention this. Cleaning and dumping the debris is pretty much a breeze. Suction is pretty good. Maybe not the only vacuum you need for heavy carpet though it performs pretty well even there. Now when I first opened it the construction and materials seemed so flimsy you get a bad impression. I figured it would be no good. I do wonder about longevity, but so far it performs better than expected. Great replacement for brooms on flooring and good for maintenance vacuuming on carpeting. The swivelling head seems well thought out and is very handy for manouvring around objects. Very light, and handy. I find I use it much more often than my big vacuum. Keeps my place nicer until the deep cleanings with heavier duty gear. Might be the only thing needed for a college dorm or small apartment.

Well have one of these in Florida for my lanai these things suck up dirt really well surprised how much and they work just as well on hardwood. I know people read these reviews all they want to know is how it works where it works how good it works. It works well on hardwood floors or hard surface floors. I works great on carpets as well great suction you would be surprised on your first pass over with it how much dirt your get in the cup. this is meant for light cleaning not really meant to replace your bigger heavier vacuum . You can use it every day if you choose to do so my goal I to have this light one up stairs do my hardwood and area rugs that is it. Before I had a hoover over the shoulder vac heavy and awkward you have to put a strap over your shoulder and not light still have it but hope I do not have to use at all or very little . My only complaint I wish that it went lower to the ground meaning it does not fit under my coffee end tables so you need a dust mop to get under there. And it does swivel but only a little it does not have a full swivel head . So those are my only little complaints . But I over look them because it does such a great job. And is light weight is key. Like when you need to do that quick clean up when someone is coming you want to be able to crab something light and easy so it does not wear you out and has power and does hardwood and carpet. This little gem is great lots of power does the job if there is any thing negative on here they are being picky. It is a low cost stick vacuum and does and amazing job. I have one in Florida was shocked how well it works and I now have one here in Niagara falls Canada .

The corded Hoover Cyclonic Stick Vacuum came quickly (2 days). It was very easy to put together (3 parts). I plan to use it on floors, not carpeting. I tried it on a carpeted area, but it was not as efficient as my regular vacuum. I have only used it once so far, but it picked up dust and debris very nicely. Much better suction than the rechargable stick vacuum that I am replacing. Very easy to empty. Easy to manoeuvre and lightweight (under 8 lbs). The 20ft cord is just right. I am very pleased with this product so far.

It's a nice light vacuum that sucks stuff up well, but the cord could be a bit longer. 15 feet is not quite long enough to do my hallway without unplugging it and moving it down to another outlet. ETA: It's 11 months on, and the vacuum has been acting up for the last month, and yesterday the motor started to burn out. Smells like burned wires, and was smoking a bit. It was sucking stuff up, I kept the filter clean, and made sure there were no clogs. It is very disappointing, as my last Hoover vacuum lasted us 27 years, and this one didn't even make a year. I'll try customer service, but reading the reviews on here, I don't hold out much hope.

We purchased this for light clean up between heavy vacuuming. We used it on bare floors and area rugs. Other reviews are correct when mentioning the frequency of emptying the dirt cup....and boy is it messy. It does pick up crumbs on bare floors very well. It didn't do too well on the very flat pile area rugs. We have some dog hair and it continually clogged the inside workings of the cup. I would not recommend for anyone having any pet hair. We ended up returning it because the clip to hold the dirt cup kept coming undone and hence the dirt cup kept falling off. OK, so here is the rundown as to whether you want this vacuum or not. If you want an underpowered vac which will only be used for quick jobs this might be for you. You know that game you play of "I'd rather go over the piece of garbage on the floor several more times rather than just pick of up?' You'll play that game a lot more with this vacuum than if you just got the real thing. It feels pretty cheap and while its very light, it feels light in that bad way of lacking substance and durability. Having said all that, here is my list of pros for if you really are in the market for a small, lightweight, simple vacuum. It has a switch to go between no brushroll (hard floors) and brushroll (carpets) and the brushroll works decently. Its nice and simple to empty. The cord is decently long so you can get a good sized area. Its very light so nothing you wouldn't mind grabbing out of the closet for a quick cleanup. It has a reasonable (but not great) low profile which can get halfway under furniture. (Expect to be able to vacuum about a foot and a half under the edges of a low bed, but definitely not getting to the middle.)

Not as strong suction as I would like. Easy to use and light weight. Thank goodness for the powered brush! Wish I could get it under furniture. The power switch is in a weird spot.