The Hoover Evolve Pet is a lightweight vacuum that utilizes their shared ONEPWR lithium ion battery system. It is called this because the batteries can be used by any one of the machines in their lineup including various vacuums and household equipment. They have put together several models for a variety of home cleaning chores for the ultimate in convenience. The Evolve fits right in there by providing a stick vacuum cleaner with enough attachments to tackle pet hair and dander.
You might think that a cord-free model doesn’t have enough power for carpets and upholstery but that is not the case (more on that below). Today’s lithium ion batteries provide long lasting, fade-free suction for typically long enough to clean an entire home. And since the Evolve is designed for cleaning up after animals you get a variety of helpful tools to do that job. The name is fitting because it is an evolution of technology!
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Bissell and Dyson have been mainstays in the residential vacuum cleaner industry for many years. They are consistently ranked among the most popular brands for consumers on an annual basis. One big similarity between these companies is their commitment to cordless technology, and improving the vacuums to the point where you can clean your whole house more efficiently than a larger corded offering. The ICONPet and V8 Animal both certainly fit in that category as each has the power, battery runtime, and tools to clean all types of floors. But which stick vacuum represents the best value for the money?
The Rocket Pet Pro and V8 Animal have a lot of similarities as well as a few key differences. They both come with strong suction power and several features designed specifically for homes with one or more pets. This is important since cleaning up pet hair and dander has its’ own challenges, especially for a cordless stick vacuum cleaner. One thing that became evident when comparing these two vacuums: as usual Shark and Dyson have the technology to meet this challenge.
Bissell is one of those brands that is well known in the vacuum cleaner industry, particularly the residential segment. They have a wide lineup of affordable vacuums that are effective at cleaning but not necessarily on the cutting edge of technology. That just hasn’t been their niche per se but they are starting to invest more in developing new cordless models that can compete with the likes of Dyson, Tineco, and Shark. Their ICONPet is a big step forward in terms of cord-free technology as it comes with powerful batteries that can clean your entire household. But does it compare favorably to the other top cordless brands sold today?
The Hoover PowerDrive is a full sized upright vacuum that is built for picking up pet hair in carpets. Even though it is bagless it comes with a fully sealed HEPA filtration system that traps and contains 99.9% of allergens down to 0.5 microns in size. This is especially important for homes with multiple pets as they tend to shed often and leave dander all over the floors. Not only do you need powerful suction (which we will cover below) but you also need to be able to keep whatever microscopic organisms you pick up safely inside the vacuum cleaner. Hoover has always been known for doing just that.