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The new Hoover Cordless Pet Hand Vacuum includes specialized pet hair cleaning tools to remove stubborn pet hair*. It features a lithium-Ion interchangeable battery that has 2X longer run time** and fade free power. The LINX Powerhead has a brushroll that ejects for easy maintenance and has a 25 degree pivot design allowing easy maneuverability. The triple blade design in the Pet Upholstry Tool grabs pet hair that is stuck to upholstry. The Deluxe dusting Brush comes with two rows of soft bristles making it available to clean delicate surfaces. The Hoover Platinum Collection Cordless Pet Hand Vacuum also comes with a limited two year warranty on the vacuum, limited two year warranty on the battery and charger. *Per ASTM F2609, ** As tested per FCTP-0278p.

Reviews of Hoover Platinum Linx Pet Cordless Hand Vacuum Bh50030

Powerful tool in battle against pet hair!
Rating by : R. Phillips "Rusty",

I am really impressed with Hoover's new cordless Linx handheld vacuum. We have 3 dogs in our home: 2 chocolate labs and one yellow lab. The yellow lab sheds three times as much fur as the two chocolates combined. You cannot sit down on our sofas without getting fur all over you. And while we have a great upright vacuum, it is huge and not good for when you want just a quick pick up. I've been looking for a cordless handheld for a while. I almost caved in to getting a Dyson, and I am so glad I held out!

Pros:
* 18 volt Lithium-ion battery that doesn't fade (runs at full power until dead). My Black & Decker chain saw, drill and edger all use 18 volt batteries to power them. This little vacuum has some serious power!
* Most vacuums have handheld brush attachments that are powered only by the suction of the vacuum. This bad boy is actually motorized and is great at picking up fur!
* The Hoover Platinum Collection Cordless Pet Hand Vacuum also comes with a limited six year warranty on the vacuum, limited two year warranty on the battery and charger.
* I have to disagree with the other reviewer who did not like having to take battery out to charge it in the charging stand. I for one love this! It is so much nicer to have a small charging stand that the battery slides into that can takes up such little space. If it used a stand that the whole vac plugs into, it would have to stay out always. Now, it gets put up and on the battery stays out (and is next to my B&D charging stations).
* Emptying this vacuum is simple and clean. Some bag less vacuums aren't designed intelligently and end up making a huge mess when you try to empty their canisters. The Hoover cordless was definitely well thought out!

Cons:
The price is still a bit high, but this is definitely a better value than the Dyson handhelds. I do own a few handhelds that are not cordless, and this cordless blows them away!

Would I recommend this handheld cordless vacuum? Definitely!

suck it up!
Rating by : Tom,

I'm glad I found this worthy alternative to Dyson's pricey cordless vac.

Pros:
* Lithium-ion battery that doesn't fade (runs at full power until dead). Has LED guage for battery life left.
* Motorized brush works great at "fluffing up" my newly carpeted stairs and picking up the dog hair. The brush attachment also swivels, making it stay in contact with the floor as you move it across the stairs. The brush roller is designed to easily unsnap for cleaning in case hair, string, etc get wrapped around it.
* NO HEPA filter -- a gimmick for a hand vac (IMO) that just lessens efficiency and requires frequent cleaning. The filter in this is foam and can be washed in cold water.
* Not nearly as noisy as my cordless Black & Decker vac was.
* 2 year warranty?! Wow.

Cons:
* Have to take battery out to charge it in the charging stand --- it is really easy to do, but still would be easier to have a stand that the whole vac plugs into.

Notes:
* After a few weeks of use, the flip down crevice tool broke off. It was a poor design. I mainly use the vac with the motorized brush, so I wasn't too upset. I continue to use my Black and Decker cordless vac for the smooth floors, and I use the Hoover for the carpeted floors and stairs.

Edit: 6/9/2011
* battery charger broke -- the blue light flashes fast. Hoover tech support confirmed that it was the charger. Instead of sending out a new one, Hoover made me take it to a service center. The service center guy said we'd be lucky to get a new charger in 4 months because Hoover's warranty service is so slow. My stairs are gonna get awfully dirty. What's the point of the warranty??? BTW, I only use the thing once a week, so having the charger break is disappointing.

Ideal for specific pet environments/situations
Rating by : Cindy Brock "Professional Writer & Product Re...,

Obviously, I bought this because it said "PET" in the description, and I wanted to be able to pick up pet hair - both that flying around on non-carpeted floors (as it does) and furniture.

I'll give you this: the vacuum is lightweight, well made, and has great attachments. It's the quality I expect and receive from a Hoover (which has been around for my entire lifetime).

Here are my suggestions for when it's a GOOD solution:

* If you have a cat/dog/rabbit/etc. that is very small and/or doesn't shed too much. I think if you have more than two pets you'd be pushing the feasibility.)
* If you have to clean a small area in a pinch - e.g., when someone happens to be coming over.
* If you are traveling by car or RV and want to do some quick cleanup. (It will also pickup your typical bits of dirt, crumbs, etc.)
* If you are able to point it directly at the hair you want to vacuum. (See my comment about the side vent, below.)
* If you require something lightweight and easy to hold because you have some physical limitations.

Here's why it IS NOT feasible in other pet situations:

=> The cup fills up too fast. I spent more time unlocking the cup, emptying it, checking under the filter, pulling out any hair that didn't make it into the cup, etc. then I actually spent using the vacuum.

=> The brush on the crevice tool did not stay locked in place. If you push on it just a bit, it becomes unlocked and slides down the plastic tube. For me, this didn't just happen one time: it happened every time.

=> The battery lasted 10 minutes total. The description says it has "2X longer run time and fade free power," and - based upon what I have read for other products of this type - this is probably true. However, that's still a much shorter time than I expected. (There is a battery light with three settings so you can see when the power charge will be gone - sort of.)

=> The vent on the side blows away what you're trying to vacuum. This is a major nuisance if you are working on a non-carpeted surface such as wood or tile floors. You will end up chasing around one piece of hair while blowing others, and seem like you're doing nothing but waving this thing around. By the time you do all this, it would have been easier to simply pickup the clump of hair with your hands! (I think this also one of the most common complaints for other handhelds.)

For my situation/needs, this wasn't the right choice. I wish the title had said, "SMALL PET HAIR" because I would have looked for something else.

>>WHY DID I GIVE THIS ONLY 3-STARS?<<

I never like to give a product anything below 5-stars. Yet, when it really misses the mark, I have to be honest. (Sorry to whomever I have upset with this approach.)

The primary reason for this rating is quite simple: the product description is not complete. As with most product descriptions, the goal is to sell you on buying the product. I am certain Hoover tested this - again, because of their reputation. However, they completely failed (in my opinion) when it comes to describing the ideal user. (To any Hoover folks reading this, the list I gave at the top of my review would probably garner you a lot more business - especially from full-time RVers!)

Finally, I think the price point is a little high. Granted, it is a Hoover and does have a wide variety of attachments. But $119 is going to be too high a price for the pet owner for whom this is ideal.

Sharing Life's Abundance,
~Cindy

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