BLACK+DECKER Powerseries Extreme Cordless Stick Vacuum Cleaner for Pets (BSV2020P)

Perfect Vacuum
I purchased this vacuum several months ago and I have been very pleased with all aspects. The attachments are easy to swap and very versatile. The swappable power bricks are awesome, because I can just switch them out without missing a beat. The canister is somewhat small, but very easy to empty and placed so well. It doesn’t get in the way because it’s placed on top. I love that I don’t have to plug in, I can carry this vacuum easily across three floors and have no problems reaching high or low. I am considering purchasing one of these for my mom. So glad I tried this before spending the money on a Dyson or Shark!!! It picks up SO much. I think it works better than my expensive Kenmore vacuum with a plug.Some tips: it makes a big difference to have a spare battery and filters. You can swap these as you go. Filters really should be cleaned each time and even changed throughout. You really can wash and dry them, highly recommend this. Get a pack of spare filters and an extra battery and just carry with you. Dump the canister as you go and you will get really good suction.I hate the pet attachment. I have no pets, so it’s basically worthless to me. I really wished there was an upholstery attachment. Fortunately I was able to find one that fits on an auction site. Evidently it was shipped from Italy! I hesitated on it due to price but ultimately bought that too and I am SUPER happy with it. It’s amazing how much dust this thing sucks out of upholstery!!! I am way more efficient with that attachment.It does take a little extra investment for these conveniences, I think maybe $50 in additional purchases. But it was 1000% worth it for the convenience and versatility I was looking for. I did not find another stick vacuum that was this customizable and I am so pleased with it.The prompt wants me to talk about noise. It is no noisier or less noisy than any other vacuum. They are all noisy.

Great for pet owners, without breaking the bank
This vacuum is a life saver, especially if you have a pet that sheds continuously. The LED light really shows you how much pet hair you’re missing (hint its ALOT). Works well (although depending on how much you use it, i’d suggest a 2nd battery), easy to clean, powerful and light enough for everyone in the household to use. I didn’t give it 5 stars because the small guiding wheels on the floor attachment gets clogged with hair and it’s really annoying to clean (I use a sharp tipped tweezer and it takes more time than i’d like). An easier mechanism that allows for easier cleaning of these very small wheels would make it 5 stars. That being said, worth the price thus far.

I researched cordless vacs on Consumer Reports and while none were actually recommended, this one got a very good rating when compared to the higher priced Dyson and Shark models. When it came in, I was extremely pleased by the ease of assembly. Everything snaps together securely and comes apart just as easily to use the other attachments. The dirt cup was what really impressed me. It’s so easy to remove, take apart and reassemble. When disassembled, there a dial that you can turn to remove excess dust from the filter. Said filter can also be washed and reused after being left to dry. Replacements are available if required. I primarily use this on a bare floor which was why I decided on a cordless model in the first place. I see many people complaining that these vacuums, in general, will not clean their deep carpets. Well, that’s not what they were designed for. Do your research and establish your needs before buying. This unit, on high suction, stuck itself to the bare floor. Plenty of suction on low power to pick up dust and debris. I tried the beater bar and found it wasn’t really necessary on bare floors. When I did try it, I found I had to go slowly or it would kick some dirt forward. I have a small, ridged area carpet which I cleaned using the beater bar and high suction setting. It was in the basement and covered with sawdust. Again, I was very impressed. It cleaned it very well. The only negative, according to Consumer Reports, was in the edge cleaning. Well I decided to test that before I wrote this and I had no issues picking up dirt when I ran the unit parallel to the wall. I just looked up replacement batteries. The Black and Decker brand, at the time of writing, is about 80 dollars. There are aftermarket ones for about half that price although there might be differences in durability. I probably won’t have the opportunity to see how long the battery lasts before needing a recharge as the area I clean doesn’t take that long. I thing it’s advertised as 20 minutes. I turn it on and off as required when I use it. I didn’t install the wall mount but I find that it stands on it’s own very well and with the handle locked in the upright position, it has no tendency to want to fall over on it’s own. I have no hesitation recommending this particular unit. I did, however, buy the insurance from Assurion, because….well, you never know. It was reasonable and about 35 dollars for 3 years after the manufacturer warranty expires. Happy cleaning!!

Llevo alrededor de tres semanas usándola (diario), me gusta que pesa muy poco, tiene la cantidad suficiente de accesorios y se desarma y rearma con facilidad (me refiero para ajustar los accesorios). Para mis necesidades (casa pequeña) la batería dura lo suficiente. En cuanto a la potencia funciona razonablemente y el ruido es similar al de una batidora de mano.Sí la recomiendo, por el precio está muy bien.