As for the vacuum unit itself, it’s a traditional pistol-grip arrangement with the dust collection bin located at the front, the handle to the rear and the control buttons mounted on top of the grip, under your thumb. On the high-power mode, it does have a good suction and performed well on hardwood floors, sucking up all the biscuit crumbs and dust debris in seconds. The innovative Tangle-Free technology prevents hair wrap on the motorized brush roll, making it an ideal choice for pet owners. Starting out, I spread an ‘X’ of flour onto my test carpet, then ran the vacuum through the mess with a single sweep on standard power.

The MultiReach Active comes with a crevice tool and dusting brush to not only clean your floors, but also every corner, upholstery and higher surfaces. The suction is great, the little light in the head really show up dust and crumbs and help to see where you need to vacuum.One of the most annoying things about a vacuum cleaner with a motorised floor brush is having to cut away hair that’s wrapped around it. A wand clip for at least one of the tools would have been welcome, to make carrying them around easier.

Your option is to prop it against the wall (which I found tricky as it kept falling sideways) or put it on the floor, which I did dine somewhat annoying. Starting life on the consumer PC press back in 1998, David has been at the forefront of technology for the past 20 years. The MultiReach Active is a cordless and bagless vacuum cleaner with a 21V lithium-ion battery integrated, ideal for removing everyday dirt from all types of hard floors, wallpapers and carpets. However, while powerful suction and good cleaning ability usually go hand in hand, there are plenty of other factors at play, so we put the Multreach Active through our usual suite of tough cleaning tests, where it performed admirably. She always creates articles that showcase the subject in the best light via her wealth of knowledge in the luxury travel and dining sectors.Designed with versatility in mind, this 2–in–1 device can be easily converted to a handheld vacuum for easy floor–to–ceiling cleaning.

This time, the motorised head picked up more on subsequent passes but, again, I needed the brush attachment to get the last of it up. Extra tool is a 2 in 1 crevice and brush which are a little meh, a flexible tube attachment or mini motorized head wouldn't go amiss when hoovering the stairs. The smart mess free Easy Empty and Clean Slide Technology features a no-touch dirt chamber with a unique sliding mechanism which collects and then traps dust, debris, allergens and hair.

Product specifications sku 2907N Colour Black, Blue Width 27 cm Height 119 cm Depth 24 cm Weight (Kg) 3. in–1 design – Converts from a stick vacuum to a handheld unit, perfect for tackling floors, upholstery, and even cobwebs on your ceiling. Having a long mane can be a real pain when you want both a tidy home and no hairs jamming up in the brush. I bought the Shark first and although it sucked up the hair, it blocked up the whole hoover so it took longer to unblock it than it did to hoover.

So if you want to stop at any point to clear anything out of the way, you would have to lean it up against a wall or lay it flat, which is a bit of a nuisance. A warning to newbies to cordless vacuum cleaners: this one, like others, doesn’t fade in power as the battery runs down; instead, it will simply stop when the battery is run down – note: there is no warning light.If you want to compare how well this vacuum cleans when the vacuum is full, and empty, then compare the floorboard star rating, with this one. Granted, the charge doesn’t last as long as the more expensive counterparts, but the Bissell MultiReach Vacuum Cleaner is powerful enough for a quick once-over around the home. The low mode was ideal for more surface dust and debris but not for driving the bristles into the carpet to remove dirt. The Multi Reach™ can also be used as a hand vacuum, giving you the ability to spot clean above floor surfaces like upholstery, curtains and more. This means it can operate as a standard stick vacuum using the included extension pole and motorised head.