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Bedeviled by the Lift & Go (pictures)

The Dirt Devil vac converts from a full upright to a canister model and offers lots of features, including a vac + dust attachment for hardwood floors.

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The $120 Dirt Devil Lift & Go has the look of a high-end vac. It also packs lots of features into a light 13-pound body. Click through for details on what it can do.

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The vac sports Dirt Devil's traditional red finish.

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A variety of attachments can be stored on the body of the Lift & Go.

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The "Vac + Dust" tool is the most unique attachment of the bunch. It comes included with the Lift & Go.

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The Vac + Dust tool combines a Swiffer-like head (Dirt Devil calls it a Swipes pad) with an attachment for suction. You can clean your hardwood floors with it, dusting and vacuuming at the same time.

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The dust bin detaches easily.

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You can even convert this Dirt Devil from a full upright into a canister vacuum.

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The canister vac lifts off the base and snaps right back again when you're ready to get back to normal upright work.

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The brushroll sits low to the ground to create a seal for increased suction.

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It didn't fare so well with pet hair.

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If pet hair gets stuck, you won't be able to remove the brushroll to get it untangled.

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Make sure to use the Vac + Dust tool to clean hardwood floors. With the normal vacuum head, you can't turn the brushroll off -- which means you'll fling more dirt than you'll pick up.

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The cord and the hose can get in each other's way.

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You can't adjust the height of the brushroll, either. The Lift & Go packs in lots of features, but is missing a few important ones.

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