Customer Reviews

Swiffer SweeperVac Rechargeable Cordless Vacuum Starter Kit (Packaging May Vary)

5 star:		(177)
4 star:		(91)
3 star:		(30)
2 star:		(25)
1 star:		(41)

 

 

i thought this was going to be the perfect solution for the daily dust that accumulates on my hardwood floors. initially, i was impressed. the swiffer seemed to pick up a lot of the dust. however, i was bothered by the plastic "vacuum" part, as it sometimes can scratch the floor if you're not careful. as another member wrote, it would have helpful if they would have put some rubber or something over the plastic vacuum part.

as the months passed, i found that the vacuum didn't seem to pick up as much as it used to. i do clean the filter regularly (which is a dusty mess each time you do it), so i don't know what's going on. frankly, the vacuum just isn't strong enough for what i need it to do anymore. i've reverted back to my regular "super-strength" vacuum to get the job done.

pros:
* lightweight
* easy to use
* works great for very light jobs
* small and easy to store

cons:
* vacuum not as strong as i'd like - more powerful motor would be great.
* plastic vacuum part in front can scratch floors if you're not careful
* cleaning the filter can be messy and can require you to swiffer the floor right after cleaning the filter!

I have five cats. This means a lot of cat litter, cat food, and cat hair on the vinyl floor in my utility room. The Swiffer Sweeper Vac is perfect for quickly and easily picking up all of the above.

It is light-weight, and does not scratch the floors. No dust pan and brush needed. The flexible sweeping head swivels easily to reach into corners and under cabinets with no problem.

Important to keep in mind:

In the user manual that comes with the product, it states you MUST charge the battery for a full 24 hours before first use.

It states the vac will run for about 10 - 12 minutes on one charge, then need to be charged for 16 hours.

It states the Sweeper&Vac operates best if used until fully discharged before charging again.

It is intended for dry pick up only, not liquids.

The dirt container is small. I just checked, and one 8-oz measuring cup of dry cat litter more than fills it. I'd say 4 - 6 oz is more like it.

It does NOT work well on carpet.

The manual suggests storing the Sweeper Vac near an outlet where it is convenient to charge every time.

If you will not be happy with these limitations, you will not be happy with this product!

The floor in my utility room is small, about 6' X 10'.

If you have a very large house, or many rooms with hardwood, tile, or vinyl floors, you may not be happy with the Sweeper Vac, as many other reviews have stated. It simply isn't intended to run for long periods of time on one charge. I'd suggest getting some other floor cleaning appliance.

If you want something for quick dry-pick-up, with no stooping or bending to use dust pan and brush, the Swiffer Sweeper Vac may be just the thing.

The dirt container does pull off very easily to empty, and snaps easily back into place. The filter is very easy to remove and snap back into place.

Some other user reviews have stated that the Sweeper Vac does not pick up solid pieces of cat food, only crumbs. I do NOT understand this. Mine picks up both whole pieces of dry cat food AND crumbs. It picks up lint, cat litter and dust. It gets all the cat hair and "dust bunnies" with no problem. That's all I wanted or expected it to do, and it does all of those things quickly and easily.

Replacement filters are available at Target, and at several sites online. Two cloths are included in the Starter Kit. The Swiffer cloths are available at grocery stores, discount stores, and online. Target and Walmart both carry them.

I think if used as intended this is an excellent floor cleaner. I'm very happy with mine.

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I'd like to give 3 and a half stars, but since I don't have the option, I put 3. This product isn't bad - it is a good way to give a quick touch up on our tile floors. It's definitely less work than a broom, but is not quite as effective as I had hoped. We have a fairly large tiled area, and with 3 people (including 1 teenager) and 3 cats, there's a lot of dust, hair and crumbs on the floor. The sweeper did okay with the dust and hair, but the vacuum is only so-so on what it picks up. It would not pick up kitty kibble crumbs, for instance. A whole piece of cereal will not get vacuumed up, while a crushed piece of cereal probably will. The key to this product is to use it often - if the floor gets too dirty, it's too much for this product to handle. But for quick every day maintenance, it beats getting out the broom for sure.

Great to use on hardwood floors and low nap rugs.
Had a problem finding replacement filter bags until I used the Dirt Devil 3SG1550001 (found on the Dirt Devil site) these fit and work great.. while some people say they can wash and reuse the filters, I couldn't so finally found replacements ...

I LOVED this item when I first had it. It was just what I needed: a lightweight vacuum, unencumbered by a cord, that I could run around every day and pick up cat fur and cat litter. It made it really easy to keep my floors clean. Unfortunately, over time the motor became less powerful, even when fully charged. Eventually it just died and it wouldn't recharge. I've had it less than a year, and it's dead.

I'm really disappointed. I just ordered a cordless electric broom from Oreck, hoping that you get what you pay for.

It has good suction power, but in order to make vaccum work, they put a plastic tube like thing in the front. When you try to sweep the hard wood floor , that plastic tube is going to scrach the floor all over. They should have made it with same kind of rubber that is used on main base. Except that, this product is good.

The concept of the Swiffer Sweeper Vac is excellent, but I found this vac to be very disappointing. I followed the directions to a T and still having serious battery issues. The Vac does not hold a charge and runs out of power way too soon. Even when it held a charge longer, it never really had much suction and is only good for picking up lightweight dust, pet hair, small particles. It worked better the first month or so I had it but swiftly declined (pun intended!) Why make this item cordless to begin with? I would love it if it simply had a long cord which I could just plug in to use. Must have been designed by some high-paid CEO who has a maid and never has to use one and has some false notion that cordless is better than plug in. If you are fortunate to have one which actually works correctly, a word of caution, be careful because the hard plastic hood which is the part that has the suction, will scratch your hardwood floor. I wish I had paid attention to all the bad reviews about this item but I was desperate to get something for a quick every day clean for our hardwood floor in the high traffic area of our kitchen/dining room. I dismissed the bad reviews about battery charge issues and attributed them to folks who did not follow the directions about use and recharging.........boy was I wrong..................... I will be calling the number on the label on the machine next week to see if something can be done to fix this worthless hunk of junk and, if not, obtain a refund..................and if I cannot obtain satisfaction, at least I was able to vent about this inferior quality product............ I will try to report back as to what happens.............

A FEW DAYS LATER>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>Followup........
Well, I called the number on the base of my Swiffer Vac and spoke to a very nice Representative of P&G. She took some info from me which was found on my Swiffer Vac and lo and behold, they are going to send me a coupon for a FREE REPLACEMENT Swiffer Vac! She assured me my new replacement will work as promised. Apparently, there was some problem with some of these units and they have fixed the problem and you can get the unit replaced for free by calling the number on the base of your Swiffer Vac. Should get my coupon in a week or two and to use it anyplace except Home Depot or Lowes as they will not accept the coupon. HINT: She also advised me to look for unit which is a different, lighter green color than the DUD that I have now. There are still some of the old model duds out there............so, if you are buying one for the first time, buy one of the lighter lime-green colored ones, not the darker green one and you should not experience any problems. I am SO GLAD I called and did not just throw the old hunk of junk out...................Thank you P&G.......I thought I could count on you............and you did come through.......I guess I can forgive the torture of the past year or so of using the old dud...........it would have been nicer though, if they had announced a recall or something instead of making us all figure out what to do..........I guess they saved themselves a ton of money by not saying anything and just let folks figure it out for themselves. I wonder how many folks just gave up and threw the darn thing out in total frustration?

This product does not exactly replace a broom; it's square shape means that you cannot really get dust out of corners. However, it is so convenient that it makes up for any shortcomings.

I have not noticed any battery issues; I have used it to clean my 1300 sq ft apartment all at once.

The Target in my town sells filters specifically for this item.

It picks up kitty litter and kitty hair a treat.

I recommend it for anyone, especially in combination with the Swiffer wetjet.

I am not sure if i messed up the battery on mine or not. When I took it out of the box i turned it on. then read the directions which say DO NOT TURN ON UNTIL YOU LEAVE IT PLUGGED IN FOR 24 HOURS. My Swiffer vac works great but dies before i am finished cleaning all the floors in the house my friends tell me that theres does not die. But i have alot of floor to clean also. SO DONT USE IT UNTIL YOU CHARGE IT and you will probably be fine

First things first. This is a $30 vacuum. Going into it you shouldn't be expecting too much.

I have an apartment with about 80% hardwood floors. My previous cleaning routine included sweeping it all with a broom, and then using a swiffer sweeper to pick up what the broom left behind. Worked well, but it's a hassle having to go over all my hardwood floors twice.

So, being a fan of the swiffer sweeper, I found the swiffer sweeper/vac combo. Here are my first impressions:

* Seems surprisingly well made for the price.
* The first, initial charge takes 24 hours. That was irritating as I wanted to try it out right away. Subsequent charges take forever too (something like 16 hours). Not a huge deal since it's not like I am using it constantly, but it would be nice if they used battery technology from this century.
* My first couple times using it, it seems that 98% of the stuff it vacuums gets stuck to the filter, and the other 2% collects in the cup. This means that it loses suction because the filter gets clogged with all the junk. Because of this, you'll get used to cleaning the filter on a regular basis if you want to get best results from the vacuum. I have a hunch that this is an intentional result, to get people to replace the filters more frequently. I also have a hunch that it may not be difficult to rig up a "homemade" filter that things won't stick to. I haven't ventured down that road yet.
* It's picked up everything on my hardwood floor that I've thrown at it. Small things like dust and hair are no problem, and I've had it pick up cereal (cheerios) easily as well.
* It's very manuverable. I'm able to whip around my entire place, underneath chairs, around furniture, etc... in no time.
* It's really quiet compared to my upright full-sized vac. I'd say the noise level is on par with dustbusters that I'm used to hearing.
* I can do all my hardwood floors in 1 pass now with the sweeper/vac combo.

Overall I'd say I'm happy with the product, and feel that it's a bargain at $30.