BISSELL MultiClean Allergen Rewind Pet Vacuum

Yes. The bright LED headlights on the Bissell 3402 light up dust, crumbs and pet hair across the floor ahead of the head, so you can see what's there and what you've missed. They make the biggest difference under furniture and on darker floors, and they're one of the most noticed things about it.

Very handy. The automatic cord rewind on the Bissell MultiClean Allergen Rewind pulls the 25 ft cord back in at the press of a button, so there's no winding it round hooks after every clean. It's often the reason this model gets picked in the first place.

Mostly, yes. The Bissell 3402 is strong on pet hair in carpet, and the pet tool works well on upholstery and pet beds. It isn't perfect: in some homes it needs several passes on heavy shedding, and it can scatter cat litter rather than pick it all up, so go slowly around the litter box.

It works, but carpet is its strength. On vinyl and other bare floors the Bissell MultiClean Allergen Rewind can feel weaker and less nimble than it does on carpet, where it does its best work. If most of your home is hard flooring, expect to make extra passes over debris.

No. Putting the Bissell MultiClean Allergen Rewind together is quick and simple, and it's ready to plug in and use soon after it comes out of the box. There's nothing fiddly to fit, so setup isn't a reason to hesitate over this upright, even for someone who dreads assembling things.

Mostly. The onboard tools on the Bissell MultiClean Allergen Rewind are handy and stay put on the body, so they're always within reach for stairs and upholstery. In one case the crevice brush wouldn't lock in place, though, so check that each tool clicks home when you first set it up.