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Rating 3.3 out of 5 stars with 11 reviews

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Customers are delighted by the Gator Bagless Cordless Hand Vac for its convenience and lightweight design. However, they are disappointed with its poor suction power, which struggles to pick up even small debris.

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  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Not bad for something this size...

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Some of the reviews weren't great but to be honest I'm really pleased with this - the suction power is better than i expected and it does the job in terms of keeping the place clean without having to get out the vacuum.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Good power for handheld vacuum.

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Nice and light. Good and powerfull. Would recomend.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    enjoyments

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Is lightweight and portable Makes it so easy to clean Pet hair

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Great handheld vacuum

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Works well on my stairs which is what I brought it for.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Okay job

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Not the best for spot cleaning carpets but does an okay job with the scattered kitty litter my cat tracks out of her box.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Easy-Peasy

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Easy to handle and easy to empty. Does a very good job.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 2 out of 5 stars

    Not enough suction

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    It's an ok vacuum, but for 18volts, I thought the suction wasn't good enough. I ended up returning and getting the Shark Pet Perfect II 18volt instead.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Love it

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    Posted . Owned for 1.5 years when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    My mom loves it for her car it made life easier for her

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Cons mentioned:
    Battery life

    Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Horrible product

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I bought this to replace my old hand held Dirt Devil, and what a mistake that was. I've used the product twice. The suction is horrible, it doesn't hold a charge, in fact, it doesn't charge. It's been plugged in for 24 hours and it still hasn't charged. Luckily, I purchased the 2-year geek squad warranty on this one! It's going back. If they replace it, the new one better work.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from DirtDevil
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      Hi GinaMD! Surely your Gator should be picking up and holding its charge after two uses. We have a few tips to maximize the suction power and boost up the run time.

      To ensure the best air flow, please be sure to empty the contents from the dirt compartment regularly. Then, remove the filter out of the dirt canister and tap against the inside of a waste can. After doing this, the unit should pick up much better.

      For best battery and runtime performance, we strongly recommend that you reset the battery and charger.

      First, unplug the charger from the outlet. It must be unplugged for 1-2 minutes.
      Next, turn on the hand vac and let it run until it completely dies.
      Then, place the Gator back onto the charger and let it charge for a full 24 hours.
      After completing these steps, this should boost up the run time. If you have further questions, please don't hesitate to reach out to us at 1-800-321-1134. Hope this helps!
      -Joscelyn,
      Dirt Devil Customer Care Dirtdevil

  • Cons mentioned:
    Battery life

    Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Invest in something better!

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Even hours after charging, works for hardly 10 mins! And the suction is HORRIBLE, it barely picks anything up. I got this for my car on last year's Black Friday sale, and I wish I could get my money back, as it's USELESS to even try to clean my car up with this!

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from DirtDevil
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      Hey Areeba, that's not what we like to hear! Please call our customer service team at 1-800-321-1134 and they will get this taken care of for you. Thanks, Cierra Dirtdevil

  • Cons mentioned:
    Battery life

    Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Worthless Dont Waste your money

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Worked ok the first 5 months or so then the internal battery stopped charging and neither Dirt Devil or Best Buy would stand by the product and replace it. Very disappointed with Best Buy considering their customer service is usually top notch. meant to write this review several month ago but forgot, hopefully I save others from wasting money like I did

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from DirtDevil
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      Hi Scott! Oh no, your Gator Bagless Cordless Hand Vac should last longer than this. We want to help. It sounds like the charger may need to be reset. Please unplug the unit from the charger, then unplug the charger from the wall for 2 minutes. Once completed allow the unit to charge for a complete 24 hours. The unit should run between 12-15 minutes. If further assistance is needed feel free to give us a call at 1-800-321-1134 M-F from 8am-6pm EST. We're here for you! -Karissa, Dirt Devil Customer Care Dirtdevil

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