Combining many cleaning tools into one convenient tool is definitely a good thing. It saves space and simplifies many home maintenance tasks. Electrolux has created its ErgoRapido bagless cordless hand held and stick vacuum cleaner to do just that. Consumers can make one purchase and get a stick vacuum as well as a hand cleaner all in one for a diverse number of options when tidying up or doing a quick clean up. It may not be a good choice as a replacement for the main vacuum in the home, but it does offer the functionality of a compact, light vacuum and a hand cleaning appliance.

The ErgoRapido vacuum is designed to be very lightweight. It weighs around six pounds, making it an easy choice for those who are concerned about lifting a heavy full size model. The bagless design can also help reduce the amount of money needed to keep the ErgoRapido operating over time as well. It easily fits into most storage spaces.

Electrolux backs its ErgoRapido bagless vacuum with a two year warranty. The battery charger is Energy Star approved and manages 9.6 volts of power. The charging station can be mounted on walls for easy storage. The unit is packaged with a dusting brush and crevice tool that allow the vacuum to clean in corners, cushions and more.

What did customers who bought Electrolux’s ErgoRapido hand held and stick vacuum like?

• The extremely light design makes the ErgoRapido vacuum easy to handle and use. The compact size makes it great for storing in an apartment or other small living space.
• Many consumers were satisfied with the suction power on most rugs and carpets.
• The appearance of the ErgoRapido vacuum is very appealing. It comes in orange with a hint of copper to tone it down and give it a hint of classic style.
• The stick and hand vacuum combination allows consumers to perform a quick pick up clean without getting out a full size vacuum cleaner.

What did Electrolux’s ErgoRapido hand held and stick vacuum customers dislike?

• After about six months, some consumers reported that the battery began to hold less charge and the motor would run slower than it did originally.
• Over time, the suction power of the ErgoRapido vacuum begins to diminish (usually in relation to the dying battery).
• Larger debris, such as cereal spills, is not picked up by the ErgoRapido and may only be pushed around on floors.

Dirt Devil’s Swift stick vacuum provides consumers with convenience in a nicely compact vacuum cleaner. The Swift stick utilizes a conveniently compact design that fits easily into any size living space, from very small to much larger homes. Apartment and dorm dwellers can really appreciate the size of the Swift stick while larger home owners can use it as a supplemental vacuum. The unit is equipped with a convenient easy empty dirt cup that allows consumers to keep the unit running at optimum levels with minimal effort.

The Swift stick vacuum is packaged with an on board crevice tool to give consumers more cleaning options when getting around and behind furniture and cushions or when working in corners. The unit is designed to be light weight so it is easy to grab and use for a quick clean. The portable design is also ideal for anyone who may not be capable of lifting a heavy full sized vacuum.

Each Dirt Devil Swift stick vacuum is constructed with a 16 foot power cord as well as a strong metal handle. The unit is great for cleaning smooth flooring as well as carpets. It can also be altered to use as a hand vacuum for smaller cleaning jobs. The Dirt Devil Swift stick vacuum cleaner gives consumers more options in a compact design.

What did customers who bought Dirt Devil’s Swift stick vacuum like?

• Many consumers loved how effective the Swift stick vacuum was when used on dirty hard wood floors and other smooth surfaces.
• The unit stays mostly cool, even when used for more than 30 to 40 minutes in most cases.
• The compact, lightweight size and design is a great fit for small living spaces, such as dorm rooms or apartments.
• Emptying the dirt and debris from the collection compartment is very easy and takes no time at all.

What did Dirt Devil’s Swift stick customers dislike?

• The Swift stick makes noise like most standard vacuums. This can be a bit loud in some situations and can limit when the vacuum can be used without becoming a disturbance.
• Some consumers had issues with the power of the Dirt Devil Swift stick. It seemed unable to do many larger cleaning jobs or handle carpet vacuuming.
• Small vents that are intended to help filter debris can actually cause a majority of debris to remain on floors rather than making it into the collection compartment.
• Cleaning the Swift Stick’s filter can be very troublesome and must be done to prevent the unit from becoming clogged and losing suction.

The Electrolux EL1012A Stick Hand Vac 2 N 1 Ergorapido Cordless vacuum cleaner is more expensive than some other stick vacuums, but Electrolux certainly don’t disappoint with this model.

The Electrolux Pronto 2-in-1 stick vacuum has a built in hand vacuum so that it really is dual function.

Electrolux have given this Stick vacuum cyclonic technology to keep dust away from filters, resulting in strong, lasting suction.

Other features of this vacuum include:

• Built-in crevice tool.
• High, powerful cleaning mode, and quiet mode for less power but without disturbing others.
• Brush roll indicator light so you know its working properly.
• Easy to empty dust cup that can lifted out to empty, or emptied by lifting a lid or even suck out the dirt using another vacuum cleaner via the vacuum port, although obviously that last method is not going to be useful if this is your only vacuum cleaner.
• Cordless – meaning no more power cables. The charging station can be placed on the floor, or if you prefer, mount it on a wall to help save space.

The Electrolux EL1012A Stick Hand Vac 2-in-1 is a firm favourite with reviewers at Amazon. At the time of writing this, over 74% of people who reviewed it gave it the maximum 5 out of 5 score.

Customers of the Electrolux Pronto 2-in-1 stick vacuum liked:

• Great on every surface.
• Looks great & really convenient.
• Great for pet fur and strong suction.
• The hand vac is great for cleaning your car.
• Very easy to empty.
• Hair doesn’t stick to the filter.

.. but were not so keen on:

• Short battery life and long charge times.

The Bissell Featherweight Lightweight Vacuum (3106A) is bagless vacuum cleaner that is very light at around 3.5 pounds in weight. Its very easy to use and can convert from a floor cleaner into a handheld vacuum cleaner.

The Bissell Featherweight can clean carpets, upholstery, bare floors, stairs – you name it, this versatile little vacuum can clean it.

Being bagless, the Bissell Featherweight collects the dirt into a dust cup that has a washable cloth filter. The dust cup comes off easily for emptying.

This vacuum is ideal for small areas or for anyone looking for a combi handheld and floor cleaner.

While this vacuum might chock on larger bits of debris, its great for lifting the dirt and dust and a lot of users comment on how good it is at getting bare floors clean. It probably isn’t a good bet if you have carpets throughout, and certainly long hair carpets could cause the Featherweight problems.

If you have bare floors in your home, and you are looking for a lightweight, no, featherweight vacuum cleaner, this might be a good choice. It’s cheap too.

The Hoover Platinum Collection Linx Cordless stick is a little more expensive than some stick vacuum cleaners. However, the unit looks fantastic, and performance is good as well. Being cordless, the Hoover LINZ Stick Vac gives you the convenience of portability with the performance of an upright vacuum cleaner.

This Stick cleaner is not only cordless, meaning no more plugging and unplugging the power cable as you clean your house, but its also bagless, meaning no more buying expensive replacement bags.

On top of that, the Platinum Collection Linx comes with WindTunnel technology (three suction channels), so you know you are going to have a powerful suction, even though its cordless. Speaking of which, the Stick uses an interchangeable 18 volt lithium ion battery, and there is a handy battery “fuel gauge” on the Stick.

Other features include:

• Auto-height adjustment
• Motorised brush to agitate the carpet as you are cleaning. This helps life the dirt.
• Switch to go from hard floor to carpet.
• 11 inch wide nozzle.
• Edge cleaning bristles so that you can get close to the baseboards and furniture.
• Low profile base that means its easier to get under low furniture.

So, on paper this Stick looks the business, however, the real proof is in the use, so let’s see what reviewers on Amazon thought of this machine.

From the 93 customer reviews on Amazon (at the time of writing this), 60% of reviewers awarded it a maximum 5 out of 5. The average rating of all reviewers is somewhere between 4 and 5 out of 5.

Things that Hoover LINX users liked:

• Great suction and good for removing pet hair.
• Ability to turn roller brush on and off.
• Controls on the handle.
• Charge indicator.
• Easy clean filters
• Edge cleaning is excellent

… and things they did not like:

• Poor battery performance and long charge times.
• Awkward on stairs.

The Hoover S2200 Flair is a very small, lightweight bagless stick cleaner.

It’s ideal for quickly cleaning bare floors or low carpets. The S2200 Flair has a multi-stage filtration system, and an easy to remove dirt cup.
This model has a 20 foot power cord.

The Hoover Flair Stick Cleaner is a very slim unit, and has a 6 amp motor. The 10 inch cleaning path means you can cover the floor area quickly, and the dirt is deposited in a bagless dirt bin that can pop off easily to empty.

The Hoover Flair Stick has a washable cloth filter as well as a side-mounted filter that cleans the exhaust air.

The swivel nozzle design uses large rear casters for maneuverability.

There is also a switch to go from bare floors to carpets.

For a quiet, effective Stick vacuum, the Hoover S2200 may be a good option. Let’s have a look and see what S2200 users have to say about this Stick cleaner.

On Amazon, there have been 87 reviews of this stick. The average is between 3 and 4 stars out of 5.

What Hoover Flair users liked:

• Excellent performance for such a small cleaner.
• No metal on the nozzle so there is no need to worry about floors being scratched.
• long cord
• quiet

.. and what they did not like:

• In some cases problems were reported about the housing cracking. However, a more recent review on Amazon claims that the problems with the housing has been fixed.