Customer Reviews

Dirt Devil 0313SLV KRUZ Cordless Floor Vacuum Cleaner

5 star:		(35)
4 star:		(8)
3 star:		(7)
2 star:		(8)
1 star:		(5)

 

 

I recently installed beautiful new hardwood floors and I wanted a vacuum that was FOR hardwoods and would not scratch. This vacuum is marketed to do just that. There is no false advertising, but it just isn't a practical design, and it would be very difficult if not impossible to clean a whole floor with this thing.

First of all, it's cordless and lightweight. It has the same suction power and battery life as a hand-vac. It also has the same suction width as a hand-vac. If you look at the picture, you can see on the front of the head where there is a little black rectangular opening; that is how wide the path of cleaning is - it makes a little stripe on your floor. There is no way I could get all the dust off my floors! It's just like cleaning your floors with a hand-vac except you don't have to be on your knees.

Actually, it might be easier to clean your hardwoods with a hand-vac because at least you can control the hand-vac and work relatively quickly. This is my second issue: watch the video demonstration of the lady using the vacuum - do you see how slow she is going? I thought she was just going slow to look pretty and show off the vacuum, but I was wrong. That is how slow you have to go to control the crazy spinning casters on the bottom. You will feel like you're playing bumper cars - baseboards, plants, unsuspecting pets: they will all get whacked by the bulky head of this vacuum. I'm a perfectly able-bodied 20-something. I'm not a wimp. This thing is hard to control unless you go very slow. I don't have time for that.

Third issue: it does not fit into tight spaces or under furniture. You have to be right on top of a crumb to pick it up and the little opening has to be facing the crumb. No sideways suction means I can't get the corners clean - there is no way it will fit in a corner.

So, the only reason I would recommend this to anybody is if the person is disabled and cannot use a hand-vac to pick up a small amount of dirt on the floor (perfectly legitimate if you have trouble bending over).

The vac, according to the marketing, was designed to clean and care for your hardwood floors without scratching them, but even though it has spin wheels on the bottom to avoid scratches, it is still just a little hand-vac with a long handle and it should only be used for the occasional "whoops I stepped on a pretzel" situation.

One star for the Kruz - because the marketing led me to believe that I could clean the dust and dirt off my floors, but I can only make 2-inch wide stripes of "clean" in an erratic pattern and then the battery dies. Sorry. I could have done that with a hand-vac and at least I could have controlled what I was drawing on the floor.

The Dirt Devil Kruz is perfect for daily vacuuming around the house. I received mine for Christmas and have used it every day since. I have a big dog who sheds (A LOT) plus an eight year old son who runs in and out of my house with the other 4 kids that live on our street. If you purchase the Kruz with the expectation that it will replace your daily sweeping....you will be THRILLED. It picks up dog fur, cookie crumbs, and dirt/dried grass in your kitchen and around the front door perfectly. I agree with the review that compares the Kruz with a dustbuster. That is exactly the amount of power that it has and the Kruz also holds about the same amount of debris (a little more actually).

The things I love about the Kruz are:

* It is cordless and lightweight. It sits on the charging base during storage so it is always ready to go. It releases from and latches back onto the base easily.

* The gliding action across the floor while vacuuming is effortless and feels very futuristic. My son loves to use it because it feels so cool. Plus,I can let my eight year old use the Kruz without worrying about him taking a chunk out of our furniture! (you know that sound when your electric vacuum rams into your coffee table or kitchen table legs!) The Kruz isn't heavy nor cumbersome enough to do damage.

* The swiveling triangle head is shaped perfectly to manuver into corners and under/around kitchen cabinets and tables. The Kruz is also very gentle on your hardwood floors-no scratches. I use mine to "refresh" my bathroom rugs and also to clean my jute runner.

* It is very easy to empty the debris. Just push a button and the receptacle pops right out...bang it lightly into the trashcan, pop it back on and you are done. I empty the Kruz everyday when I am finished...it is never full.

Again, if you are looking for daily vacuuming.....or light cleaning several times a week-this is the perfect lightweight floor vacuum for you. The Kruz doesn't (and isn't meant to) compete with your electric vacuum cleaner. But it sure is a lot easier to grab and use on a daily basis than your electric vacuum...and a lot more fun to operate.

I am very happy with my Kruz and I would highly recommend it for use in the above conditions.

We have two dogs and we needed something to pick up dog hair on hardwood floors. We tried dust mops, Swiffers, and carpet sweepers and all were OK but just that. The Dirt Devil KRUZ met our needs in all respects. It has more than adequate power, the charge lasts for plenty of time, and the charger is very easy to use. Removal, clean out, and replacement of the debris container are easy procedures. We would have preferred a slightly longer handle and a somewhat lower profile that would allow better access under furniture but these are minor issues. For our purposes, it is hard to imagine a better product. Dirt Devil KRUZ 0313SLV Cordless Floor Cleaner

The design of the KRUZ is attractive and it moves easily getting into spaces other vacuums can't reach. However, it is really only for picking up dust and hair. You have to keep going over and over the same area for food crumbs, small bits of paper, etc. and even then does not get it all up. Bottom line - it needs to have more suction!

I received this vacuum for Christmas, it works great. I have four small children in my home so I use it frequently. This vac picks up Cheerios with ease, I can even vacuum throw rugs with it. So quick, no cord to tangle,I like it better than my Oreck canister vacuum. It glides across the floor and around furniture.

Really like this cordless floor vacuum. It is light weight, moves easily on the rollers, good shape for getting in corners and holds a long charge. I highly reccomend this product

I almost didn't buy this vacuum due to some of the negative reviews, but my niece has one and loves it. I figured if I didn't like it, I could always send it back....However, I also love it. We have two large dogs and I was looking for something that would pick up the dog hair, etc. on a daily basis. This thing is great. It is convenient, has good suction, and a lasting charge. I use my Dyson every week and my Kruz on a daily basis. My home has never been so clean. Very highly recommended.

I am so disappointed with this vacuum. It does pick up pet hair ok but will not pick up larger things such as cat litter. Also gets clogged easily. Definately not worth the price.

I read the positive reviews on this product, watched the video and decided I just had to try it. I was a little concerned with some of the negative comments, but I have to say I have been throughly impressed with the Kruz!

I have 4 kids, a dog, and a cat, so you can imagine the mess I have on my floors each and every day. I've started using the Kruz after every meal and the crumbs are picked up quickly and easily! We also have a ton of animal hair on our floors and the Kruz picks that up with ease. I've been surprised at some of the bigger items (little pieces of paper, pet food, bigger chunks of food, etc.) that it's been able to pick up, too.

I used to lug out my Dyson to vacuum my kitchen floors, because a broom and dust pan did nothing but move the crumbs around. I've tried the Swiffer vac in the past, and it had little to no suction. It finally went in the garbage!

The Kruz is exactly what I've been looking for. It's so easy to use, that my young kids can even clean with it! I like the fact that it just sits on top of the charger too. You don't have to bend down to unhook it or anything, it just lifts right off and is always charged and ready to go. I also think the ease that it moves makes it that much more convenient.

I wanted to add, that it works great on cement floors too. We have a combo of stained cement, wood laminate and tile floors in our house and the Kruz works great on all surfaces. It even cleans in-between the grout on my tile floor!

So, if you're trying to decide between which hard surface vacuum to buy, take my advice, and go for the Kruz!

Picks up everything not stuck to the floor or carpet for that matter. Good capacity for holding dirt, but a little tricky to get the dust bin out of the unit. Sweeper does "float" accross the floor. Not as quiet as I would like, but a lot quieter than the hand held units I've tested.