Russell Hobbs Cyclonic Extreme RHF202P

Very good suction – Model 202P does a great job; so good the filters need cleaning regularly. Including the rear filter which many users probably miss despite the instructions saying I suck well but my filters must be kept clean. Those saying the Cyclonics will not pick up crumbs; That is absolute rubbish. Like most consumers many using suction appliances don't use them properly and fail to clean them.

Avoid – We bought a vacuum to clean the floors obviously and this vacuum cannot do that, having to use it is a depressing thought. The retractable power cord doesn't retract so I guess it's just a power cord now. The filter is hard to clean, have to bang it and shake it and never seems to clean properly. I hate this vacuum in every possible way that you can hate a vacuum and if it had a face I would punch it.

Four months on and still going strong! – Further to my last review and contrary to the experience of others the little vacuum is still going strong and I am as pleased with it now as when I bought it. I must admit I haven't been as diligent in cleaning filters as I should be however the vacuum can still lift my very thick and expensive Mosul rug off the floor with ease. Am getting better at emptying the bits of dust and fluff that don't want to leave the sanctuary of the little nooks and crannies in the catcher. The only other niggle I have found is the little brush and other optional end fitting tend not to remain in the holder attached to the pipe during vigorous use. There is of course one easy answer to that - don't work so hard!!!

Worst I have ever used! – I hate this vacuum cleaner. Not only is it light and flimsy, but It doesn't suck well, even though I empty the bin every fortnight and clean the filter once a month. It is used for 4 rooms only, weekly in a 2 person household. The canister (bin) has an unnecessarily complicated design that doesn't allow all of the dust to empty from it. I have to tap and tap and insert my fingers into it to get the dust out. Also the filters don't come off easily (for cleaning) and then are difficult to put back. The cone in the canister is also not easy to put back because of the poor design. All this causes the user to waste time when using it. About 2 years into it's use the hose became detached and had to be duct taped on. The extendable tube/handle got stuck and couldn't be shortened anymore. I struggled and used mine for almost 3 years before it stopped working. I don't recommend this vacuum cleaner to anyone.