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Our buying guide will explain which type of vacuum cleaner would suit you most, how much you can expect to pay for one, and which features are worth looking out for.
pizzaloverGreater Melbourne (Metropolitan), VIC
- 21 reviews
- 8 likes
poor battery life makes it rather useless
I really should have returned this product under warranty as the battery life was only good for about 3 months after purchase, i used it maybe 5 times in that period but ever since the battery doesn't hold charge being on standby for any more than a few days. So even when its been fully charged for 24 hours, i go to use it & its almost flat again, the same problem others have had with this. Its also very heavy which makes it awkward to use, one would think in this age of technology there would be a unit with a lighter battery at an affordable ...Read more
price. At time of purchase i didn't think about how it would feel heavier holding it for quite awhile when vacuuming the car. When it does work the suction is quite good but i would not say its great, with cleaning a car carpet for eg you need to go over it several times if its anymore than very mildly dirty, its not that great picking up bits of leaves etc.Purchased in August 2021 at Godfreys Physical Stores for $80.00.
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Ian W
- 6 reviews
- 7 likes
Good while it worked
Just out of the 2 years period and can't claim warranty. Worked for a good year, maybe year and a half.
Battery has completely died now. Item will have to be binned.
Purchased in February 2021 for $120.00.
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HarryAdelaide
- 6 reviews
- 7 likes
Dislike this product
From the day i went to the shops and purchased this handy vac i thought it was to good to be true and i was right its a total waste of my money. The product has the most unpowerful suction. I would not even recommend to any one i know.
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Hot2Mackgeelong
- 4 reviews
Great for the car
We have a big problem with tiny needle like leaves in out street every autumn and if they are wet they stick to your shoes and then all end up in the car - this has been super for sucking them up off the carpet. I got it specifically because it is a 'wet and dry' style vacuum. Its got enough power to suck em up and its pretty easy to empty too but its easier if I wait for them to dry. Battery like is OK, could be better but overall its been excellent.
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JodiRMelbourne
- 5 reviews
Decent
The suction is good for using on spills on the floors and especially a good vac for using in the car. The battery lasts almost long enough for me to vacuum my whole car, seats and floor mats thoroughly (it ran out when I had one last floor mat to vacuum) can get around the gear boot and handbrake with it too
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don radfordSydney, NSW
- 8 reviews
- 3 likes
Hopeless battery life
I have bought 2 of these, the second a few years after the first one which I took to my bolthole. In due course its battery ffailed which was not pleasing but acceptable as replacement was on the web for $50 (not from Hoover). However, the second one which is a newer model with wet and dry has proved to be bad value as the battery has failed after maybe 3 years and the only source is the Hoover site at a ridiculous price.My suggestion - do not buy as they obviously have batteries with a poor life time.
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Holly CGreater Melbourne (Outer), VIC
- 9 reviews
- 1 like
Does the job
The suction could be a little stronger, but maybe I just think that because I have two fluffy cats and therefore a lot of cat hair to suck up. Has lasted well over the six months that I've had it.. Would definitely recommend, I bought one for my mum too!
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Anna TaylorRyde
- 7 reviews
- 3 likes
- HandiVac CH968A
- Verified purchase
Loss of suction after 5 months of use
It used to work well but it is noticeable that the suction is not as good as how it was 5 months ago. I only use it once in a while in small areas in the lounge room and in the car as we have a bigger vacuum which we mainly use. It is easy to use, light-weight and not very noisy. It is a wet and dry vacuum but I haven't really tried using it with water.
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BrookRenwick
- 2 reviews
Great for my car and carpet edges.
We bought this product about one month ago to use for car cleaning. We did not want to unpack the standard vacuum cleaner and plug it in via an extension chord just to vacuum the car. I have found that while it is only 14.4 volts, it is strong enough to suck dust and little pebbles [2mm] from the car floor.
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KateH21QLD, 4500
- 24 reviews
- 4 likes
My Favourite Household Item
Received this a a christmas gift after hinting to santa that I needed an upgrade, as the old black and decker was slowly dying. Santa decided to get the biggest Voltage he could find and what a differebnce it makes. get about 10 minutes of use, but it's strong suction makes light work of kid mess and birdseed that would otherwise take over my house. Best thing is that the kids can operate this one themselves, so I'm needing to do it less and less. The frame/holder and tool storage is super handy so parts SHOULDN'T be lost on this model.
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SabrinaGreater Melbourne (Metropolitan), VIC
- 18 reviews
- 6 likes
Handy and works very well
This handy vacuum cleaner works well for picking up small debris when I'm not in the mood for a big clean. For a household with kids, it is handy for picking crumbs in the car, under the dining table or just little mess around the house. Requires little cleaning and maintenance.
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Dr.ulnaGold coast
- 8 reviews
- 15 likes
Requires long charge, and doesnt run for long
I probably won't recommend this for any serious use, it turns out that i need to charge it for almost 24 hours atimes, for just a few minutes run, i have abandoned the machine, and only use the window cleaner squeegee that came with it, that is the only item i found useful.
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Angel CAU
- 9 reviews
- 1 like
Good for cleaning cars, great for kids car mess!
The price for this Hoover vacuum is simply worth it. It is not pricy so anyone who’s looking for an affordable one that’s worth every penny. This is for you. The suction power of this handheld vacuum is good enough to get all the food crumbs left by my kids in our car. It is easy to remove the dirt collected as well after every car clean.
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Velocitor1Brisbane
- 2 reviews
Rubbish
Great when i bought it, was a powerhouse. 6 months later it turned into a gutless machine that lasts 5 minutes and uses power all day and night charging and thats more power than charging a mobile phone constantly! I wouldnt have used it more than 25 times before it went bad.
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JessNewcastle
- 5 reviews
I love it!
I like cleaning and this is a must for me. It is handy, not big but quite strong. Perfect for the car clean and little area where it needs vacuum. I wash them after using. Easy to clean/ dry it. Never had an issue and I am very happy with it.
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nlmummyPerth
- 5 reviews
- 1 like
Perfect for little spills
With 2 young kids there are always little spills or crumbs to clean up, this is a very handy little handivac just for that without getting the big vacuum cleaner out. It's easy to use, a little bit heavy for it's size but easy to turn on and comes with handy attachments. The downside is that the battery life is very short and after every use it has to be recharged.
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ManojSydney
- 8 reviews
- 3 likes
Wouldn't hold the charge for a minute
I bought this from Godfries. It was on special. This worked well only for few months. We only used it to clean the kitchen bench. The battery is useless. You would have to keep it plugged in all the time and still would not hold the power for 1 minute.
Just garbage
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Peter GSydney
- 6 reviews
- 4 likes
Don't buy one of these
As with the other reviewers, I bought the vac about a year ago. The battery won't hold a charge anymore. I should have stuck with my gut and not bought the one pushed by the Godfrey's salesman. Now I need to find a replacement battery or buy a new one.
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N and EMetropolitan Adelaide, SA
- 7 reviews
Problem Solved
After years of searching for a mini hand vacuum cleaner with a very thin crevice tool to clean out my extremely narrow sliding door tracks Godfreys at Firle Plaza actually used a hot torch to custom narrow the existing crevice tool to fit. Black & Decker stopped making the existing one I used & no other hand vacuums existed anywhere. When the salesman at Godfreys saw my frustration, he worked out a way to make it fit. Using a hot blow torch he melted the tool (slightly) & squeezed it to narrow it. I am so happy with the service I will be recommending them to everyone I know. It now fits beautifully with more suction than ever before with the old B&D one. Service like this just doesn't exist anymore!
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MargaretNewcastle
- 3 reviews
Love this product. Use it daily.
This is an extremely useful product especially for minor spills and children's scraps after meals and snack times. It handles broken glass, crumbs, window grooves and for quick clean ups. Additional attachments improve its effectiveness especially cleaning up wet spills and the small brush attachment for hard surfaces.
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