Not a super-vacuum but good for easy cleanup
926256
I use it mostly for all the clumps of dog hair that accumulate in my house every day. It's not strong enough to clean tough messes, but it is compact and works well for quick jobs so as to avoid getting the big daddy vacuum out.
2940151
I don't dislike this vacuum, but It is not the vacuum for my family.
Pros:
Highly maneuverable
Short ground head enables it to easily get under cabinets, tables, and furniture
Awesome beater brush
Large amount of storage space for debris picked up
2 batteries ensures you will finish your cleaning
Surprisingly quiet

Cons:
Little too tall for my wife to use easily
Doesn't have an easy handheld head to clean carpeted stairs
Not great suction

We bought this and another vacuum at the same time to see which we liked better. We had issues with the beater head on this vacuum staying on when trying to vacuum carpet. It did do a very nice job on the wood floors for fur and dirt, but failed at picking up cat litter. It was for these reasons we returned it
1388613
I keep this in the cat's bathroom to vacuum up litter from the floor daily. It's also useful for those quick a dirty spills or accidents that don't warrant dragging a full size vacuum cleaner out, like sucking lint off the computer vent, or sucking dead flies out of the window sills.

Battery holds up well, especially considering it's not the largest capacity Makita makes. All of my cordless tools are Makita now, so interoperability is a plus for me.

This is a *small* vacuum. The compartment needs to be emptied frequently. It is not suitable for cleaning a house or even an apartment, just little "whisk broom" jobs.
4696796
The vacuum was easy to assemble and I love the way it also comes apart to use on my stairs. The process of dumping the dirt out is also really easy. It does have a smaller base on it though than my last vacuum. The suction seems to be better than my last vacuum but it somehow doesn't fluff up the carpet as much. Overall, I'm content but may possibly look at other brands as well when this one goes out.
1876814
With two cats, little messes--litter, catnip, fur, food--are inevitable, but hauling out the big vac is more of a production than I can usually be bothered with. But my last hand-held vac was a total waste of time and money. It had very little suction and clogged up quickly (you'd think with so little suction that wouldn't happen, but anyway.) Granted, this was about 10 years ago. So it was with some trepidation I selected the Pet hair Eraser. As it turns out, I am reasonably satisfied with it. It has a decent amount of suction, although of course it doesn't do as good a job at the big vac. It picks up litter and cat food quite well, fur and catnip slightly less well. But for a quick tidy-up, it certainly serves its purpose well. I've used it for maybe 15 minutes now and haven't had to recharge it. I do have to empty it after every use (a good sign, really, that it's functioning well). The filter does clog up, but it washes easily.

My one big complaint is about the "integrated crevice tool." It's not really a crevice tool so much as a narrow opening for the vac itself. It's not really narrow enough to be a crevice tool, and not really big enough for the vac itself. I wish they hadn't gone for the compromise here.
465915
I did a lot of research before purchasing this machine.  This will not replace your vacuum cleaner, but serves as a quick easy clean up machine for small messes.  I wanted something to help with stairs instead of lugging our big machine up the stairs one at a time to vacuum.  It serves it's purpose.  I also wanted something in the sense of a motorized "dust pan" for small messes--crumbs from the kids, etc.  It works great!!

I thought this detached and acted as a "dust buster" as well, but I was wrong (read so much about so many different ones, I most likley got confused).  But it is so lightweight and small and you can use it just about everywhere.  I would like something with a little more pin-point action, but it's not advertised as such so it's not the machine's fault.

My only real complaint is the battery/power life.  Now, it does come with a second battery which is helpfull but they do not last all that long.  As I mentioned above, it does what I wanted it to do.  It's great for stairs, small messes and cleaning up a small room.  Don't expect to replace your normal vacuum with it.
1038040
This Bissell works very well for those clean ups that don't require a vacuum to be dragged out.  I keep one in the closet for just those times.  It does a good job picking up dirt and is easy to empty.
1474599
This vacuum is good for the money. However the suction leaves a lot to be desired. It works for a quick crumb clean up however I wouldn't depend on it for a deep clean, I'd leave that to the super vacuums that they have at car washes. I found the little attachable piece to be very helpful for getting into the tiny places.
3342911
This is a basic, light-duty handheld vac with a built-in 7.2VDC 2.0Ah Lithium rechargeable battery. It is lightweight and easy to operate. It works great for spot cleaning in the kitchen floor, etc.

This hand vac has an average suction power, adequate for most light to medium duty clean up. I have a Black & Decker 20V MAX Lithium vac that has a much stronger suction power but at the expense of a much higher level of noise. This vac is much quieter and doesn't overwhelm my ears during use. Also, the suction power is pretty consistent, due to the Lithium battery. I ran the vac non-stop for 5-10 minutes and the suction power remained pretty constant. The power switch is a trigger button that turns on when pressed down and turns off when released. It has to be held down in order to operate the vac. However, it is large and quite light to press, and conveniently located at the thumb position on the handle of the vac.

The translucent smoke dust bowl makes it easy to check the dirt level inside. It is easy to detach and empty. Both the dirt bowl and the filter can be washed under running water. The filter appears to be a paper material and is replaceable (the manual suggests every 6-9 months).

The charging base looks cheap and small. It has a built-in hook so that you can mount it on the wall (two screws and wall anchors are provided) and have the hand vac hung on it to store and charge. However, there is no light indicator on the vac or the base to show the charging status. You can't tell if the vac is charging or fully charged, which is a minor drawback.

The hand vac comes with two attachments - a brush and a crevice tool. They are quite short and don't extend the nozzle much. Furthermore, there is no no-board storage on neither the vac nor the charging base for the attachments, so you'll have to store them separately.

Pros:
+ consistent suction power over runtime
+ lightweight and easy to operate
+ relatively quiet operation
+ easy to empty and clean

Cons:
- average suction power (but pretty quiet)
- power button requires holding down to operate (perhaps a pro if you like this)
- no light indicator to show charging status
- attachment tools not on-board nor practical

Overall, this is a nice, light-duty handheld vac, with good and consistent suction power. Easy to operate as well as to empty and clean. Barring a few minor issues, it is a great for small cleanup around the house.
3065488
Adequate for very small jobs, suction could be better.
1079331
It's smaller than I thought but it works well. It's easy to do a quick clean. It's nice and light so I can move it everywhere with ease. I can keep the house clean! I'm thinking of getting another one for my friend who has a dog and two cats. She won't have to tuckle with the heavy vaccume cleaner and keep the fur in control!!
Don't expect to work like a vaccume cleaner though. But it's great to have for sure.
1096300
it's a small vacuum so its easy to store but it does a nice job on clean up. I have cats that was the reason for purchase and it clean up the hair with out an issue
640078
Easy to clean, not a very sharp edge. Scoops up pretty good.
1701211
The Black & Decker AIRSWIVEL Vacuum Cleaner was easy to set up.  Within a few minutes we were using it to vacuum our dining room carpet.

This Airswivel is a small, lightweight, upright vacuum cleaner with a 2-in-1 crevice tool accessory with brush for vacuuming in narrow and hard to reach places.  Additionally, it is bagless.  The dust and dirt cup is easy to empty and keep clean, a real plus for a vacuum cleaner.

The cord is long and I had to be careful to keep it in hand and not run over it with the cleaner.  Compared to my two other vacuum cleaners, this one seemed a bit difficult to push over the carpet.  This difficulty surprised me, especially for a cleaner this light.

Turning the machine off and on is done by foot, as is unlocking the vacuum to activate its swivel function, which makes it easy to get into tight corners, particularly with the fairly small head of this cleaner which I just measured at one foot in width.

This vacuum cleaner did the job, as evidenced by the dust and dirt collected in the attached cup, which I emptied into the wastepaper basket.

At this price point, the reader of this review has many choices available on Amazon and I must say that my Hoover upright, for this price, is a more powerful machine that is easier to use, but it is significantly larger and does have a bag.  The light weight of this bagless vacuum cleaner may be a real plus for some users.

How will it hold up over time?  Sadly, some reviewers say that their machine has broken down within months of buying it.  Hopefully that will not be the case with my machine, but if it has problems, I will come back and report them on Amazon.

Four stars seems appropriate for this good, but not great vacuum cleaner.
2351851
Good lightweight machine. Don't expect the same suction as the bigger heavier models. It's adequate though for lighter overall cleaning. The canister is smaller and needs to be emptied more frequently but it's easy. But I do like it.
3595753
I have two dogs (who don't shed) but leave crumbs and things all over the floors.  This is great for a quick pick up.
It doesn't have a lot of suction so I wouldn't use it to actually vacuum the carpet.
I also bought one for my daughter who has four children and a dog.
3309366
This steam vacuum is a bit on the heavy side and takes a bit of getting used to.  I have not had the chance to test it out on anything other than carpet.  It doesn't take up much space and works well for its price.  I would still recommend it for its intended purpose but avoid suggesting it for those who are looking for something light and easy to manage.