- Unique center airpath delivers powerful suction
- HEPA filter traps 99.97% of all dust and allergens
- Easy-access fingertip and foot controls
- 4-year warranty on parts; 6-year warranty on motor
- Patented rear Swivel Casters for easy maneuverability
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Amazon.com Review
The Platinum Force bagless vacuum--a welcome and innovative upright from Dirt Devil--offers high power, easy maneuverability, and helpful, reliable features. A great choice for high-traffic homes with multiple floor types, the Platinum Force features a wishbone chassis that's easy to control, plus patented Swivel Casters so you can switch directions quickly. Powered by a 12-amp motor, the vacuum's central air suction reduces the travel distance between floor dirt and collection cup for improved efficiency. The dirt cup itself--no bags to struggle with here--is sizable and see-through, with a secure casing and a comfortable, mug-style handle for easy emptying. The revolving brush roll agitates debris out of carpet, while the dirt cup's Permafilter and the HEPA filtration systems trap 99.97 percent of dust and pollen allergens inside the machine. Also designed for bare-floor and above- floor cleaning, the Platinum Force comes with five foot-controlled floor settings and a host of accessories. In addition to the on-board hose, Dirt Devil includes an extension wand, a crevice nozzle, a dusting attachment, and an upholstery tool. The 14-inch cleaning path is aided by an optional Ultra Edger that pivots into position for cleaning close to walls. Useful details include a nonslip handle, fingertip controls, the Scuff Guard bumper, dual headlights, a breakless belt design, and a 32-foot power cord with quick-release hooks. As a bonus with this model, Dirt Devil includes a hand-vac with its own charging stand. --Emily Bedard
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17 of 17 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Finally a vac that REALLY picks up!!!!,
By Susan Szczerba (West Chester, Pa United States) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Dirt Devil 091210RC Platinum Force Bagless Upright (Kitchen)
After having several vacs through the years, I found this is the first one that actually feels like it is doing a good job. I have read complaints of it being hard to push (because it sucks the dirt up so hard) and dusty when you empty it (all canister vacs are dusty when empty them) but if you want something that actually picks up this is great. The fact also that it turns the brush off for hardwood floors is great. You don't want to try and vacuum throw rugs though cause it sucks them right up but no biggie, the way it picks up is well worth it. There isn't alot of filter parts to mess with and clean like other cannister vacuums either. Another great thing is when you pick up something big it doesn't get caught in the motor and blows the motor, it bypasses it (great feature with kids)!!! I think it is very reasonably priced for the job that it does!!! After having to clean up after kids and pets everyday this well worth it.
23 of 26 people found the following review helpful:
2.0 out of 5 stars
Platinum Force not so great.,
By Dana (Porterville, MS USA) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Dirt Devil 091210RC Platinum Force Bagless Upright (Kitchen)
After my very old hand-me-down Electrolux quit, I began shopping for a new vacuum. With a new long haired puppy in the house, I wanted one with strong suction power. I did some research online and decided upon the Dirt Devil Platinum Force. I could hardly wait to get it home. It only took a second to assemble and I tested it out. It was so hard to push and pull--much harder than I was used to, but it seemed to really have strong suction. The box claimed it had more suction power than any other upright, and it seemed to. I was thrilled with all the dog hair and dirt it picked up and decided to empty the canister. I noticed dog hair and dust all over the outside of the dirt canister! I knew that was a serious problem, and one that I could not ignore. I had decided to live with how hard it was to operate, but I could not live with particles escaping from the vacuum. I disassembled it and boxed it up. I got a full refund and now I am searching for a good vacuum once again.
7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:
3.0 out of 5 stars
Great suction - heavy to use,
By A Customer
This review is from: Dirt Devil 091210RC Platinum Force Bagless Upright (Kitchen)
The title says it all -- the Platinum Force has great suction... a necessity with double coated dogs, but the machine weighs a ton and is hard to maneuver unless you have the motor running AND the beater brush on. It's almost impossible to use to vacuum stairs without hurting yourself - I have to ask my 6ft3 husband do the stairs because he has extra leverage due to his height. It has also scratched my wood vinyl (Armstrong) floors, just pushing/pulling it to move it from one area of the house to another (not operating it). Cleaning the filter is a pain - like an earlier reviewer stated, it causes a major dust storm and I can not get all the dog hair from the crevices of the filter, even while banging it sharply (and repeatedly) against the inside of my large garbage can. Now after slightly more than a year of use, it smells... the HEPA filter is not effectively filtering particles and the exhaust puts out a strong doggie odor. And Dirt Devil does not have a replacement filter listed on it's web page. Neither the center filter nor the HEPA filter. An email to the web site, and if the response is in the negative, then this is the last Dirt Devil for me. I had two earlier models (including one of the best small canister vacs...unfortunately with a microscopic bag) and threw them out when I could no longer find replacement bags and parts...anywhere.
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