Dirt Devil Scorpion Plus QuickFlip Handheld Vacuum Cleaner, Powerful Suction, Lightweight, Includes Quick Flip Crevice Tool, Corded Portable Vacuum Cleaner

I ordered this corded handheld vacuum because I gave up on finding a battery operated pet vac that has sufficient suction to actually pick up cat litter and fur. This vacuum has serious suction, and the long cord allows you to cover a lot of area. Unlike other handheld vacuums I've tried, the Scorpion is intelligently designed: when you separate the compartment with the debris, the debris stays contained in the compartment because the filter and piece of plastic to which it is attached seal the compartment. You pull out that plastic piece from the separated compartment to release the debris into the trash bag. It's really a pleasure not to have the debris go flying all over the place when you push the compartment release button. Also, the release button WORKS. You don't have to fiddle with it or keep pushing the button while yanking the compartment to try to disconnect it. For cat cleanup, I use the built-in crevice tool. After many, many uses, I've had to use a knife or a pick to gently dislodge sticky stuff from the end of the crevice tool or at the top of the filter. A decrease in suction will indicate that you need to clear out whatever is impeding the air flow. The debris compartment is easy to clean with soap and water and a toothbrush. I ordered replacement filters so I can rinse one and pop in another while the first one dries, though I did follow the suggestion of another user who said she wrapped a piece of paper towel around the filter (secure with a small piece of masking tape) and then just throws out the paper towel with the debris, leaving a clean filter that you can again cover with another piece of paper towel. The vac will overheat if you use it for an extended period, say, more than four or five minutes, but it isn't built to be used for extended periods. If it does overheat, it will work again once it has cooled down. Strange that when I went searching for pet vacs, Dirt Devil vacuums simply didn't come up, not even in the Amazon site. I remembered that I loved Dirt Devils that I used years ago and decided to search for those. That's when I found the Scorpion. So glad I did. It beats every other pet vac I've tried, and it's so reasonably priced for the quality product you get.

This is, by far, the best handheld vac I have ever purchased and used. For the past 15 years, I have been purchasing cordless handheld vacs and every year or two I have to purchase a new one because the battery doesn't hold but a 30 second charge. I was tired of spending $30 - $200 every year or two for a new vacuum that I knew would only last a year or so. I was also very disappointed in every cordless vacuums' suction power (I have had everything from the Black & Decker CHV9610 Dustbuster 9.6-Volt Cordless Hand Vac to the Dyson DC31 Handheld Vacuum Cleaner) I finally decided to try a corded handheld vacuum and I can't believe I waited this long!!!I will start by saying that my primary use for this vacuum is for small to medium tasks. I live in an apartment so I don't have a ton of square footage to cover. I use an upright Dirt Devil vacuum for the wooden floors. I use the handheld vacuum for the corners on the floor, under the couch and couch covers, any closet spaces, computer areas, small rugs, bathrooms, ceiling fans and even our outdoor patio. I use the Dirt Devil SD20005RED Scorpion Quick Flip 7 AMP Hand Vac - RED about twice a week and for about 15 - 20 minutes at a time (not continuous running).Pros:Suction - this vacuum has the strongest continuous suction of any other handheld I have tried. Keep in mind I use the word "continuous". This is because there is no loss of suction while plugged in. Cordless vacuums suffer from both initial suction power and then loss of suction the more you use it before charging again. This is exactly like a flashlight. When you first put in the batteries, the flashlight is rich and bright but hours later it will be dull and dim. The Dirt Devil SD20005RED Scorpion Quick Flip 7 AMP Hand Vac - RED does not lose any suction over time and is very strong!!Versatility - the scorpion quick flip feature on this vacuum is just great. You can quickly and effortlessly flip out this tool (attached to the top front of the vacuum) and the vacuum is now able to reach very tight spots. This feature is great because you do not need to keep track of a detachable piece. There is also a hose attachment with a broad head attachment to that. These are separate but very useful as well. Finally, there is an included strap that you can attach to sling the vacuum over your shoulder. I have yet to use the strap as this vacuum is very light and I don't find it necessary.Weight - I personally find the weight a non-issue and, quite frankly, very light for what it is. I did not feel any fatigue using the vacuum for extended periods of time.The Cord - The cord is very long and I was able to reach anywhere comfortably.Cons:The only con I can see (for some people) for now is that the compartment that holds/traps the dust and debris is very small and you will need to clean it several times while using it. This was hardly an inconvenience for me as I like to clean the filter many times to avoid any particles escaping back into the air (I am severely allergic to dust). The filter, as well, seems like you will need to replace it eventually. This, again, is not an inconvenience for me as the filters are very cheap and there are many customers who say you can simply wash these filters to obtain years of reuse.Other thoughts:Many reviews mentioned the over heating of the vacuum. This is slightly true. If you were to let the vacuum run continuous for 15 minutes it will get hot. This, however, is NOT the intended use of the vacuum. If it begins to get a little warm for your touch, simply turn it off and wait 30 seconds. I have not found this to be an issue at all and have had it running for nearly ten minutes without any issue. Purchasers of this item should have common sense to know that this is NOT a standard vacuum. This is a handheld vacuum and should be used as such.For the price vs what you get, I would STRONGLY recommend the Dirt Devil SD20005RED Scorpion Quick Flip 7 AMP Hand Vac - RED

Despite some false advertising, this mini corded electric vacuum really sucks...as it is supposed to do! I have used it for challenging tasks most days for 60 days. It is advertised as having a 30 inch flexible hose for attachments, but the hose is only semi-flexible and 26 inches (6 to 8 in longer would be very helpful). The crevice tool will mar dried-cured polyurethane and urethane finishes, so beware ! However, it concentrates the vacuum, providing very good suction and the best suction for even extremely fine sanding dust, relative to the standard vac and its flip-up crevice tool. The flip-up crevice tool's snap-in keeper is cheap, so likely will fail long before the vac's "life". The semi-flexible electric power cord is 11 feet, 7 inches long. The "dusting" brush attachment is only for upholstery. The vac is appropriately loud for its power, so I use 20-30 db reducing earplugs in small rooms/when holding the vac within 2 ft of my ears with VG noise reduction. The filter works well and is relatively easy to access, clean and reinstall; nominally priced replacement filters are advertised. The vac will shut off to prevent overheating. The product registration process is unnecessarily challenging. Unfortunately, Dirt Devil is discontinuing manufacturing electric cord-powered mini-vacs; this one will probably last 15 years, so this one on Amazon @ closeout pricing is a VG buy !

It is definitely loud however it has great suction