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On the go with Hoover's Air Cordless (pictures)

You can take this cordless upright on a nonstop cleaning spree.

Megan Wollerton
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The Hoover Air Cordless vacuum

Hoover's $300 Air Cordless is a battery-powered vacuum that's competitive with traditional uprights.

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It weighs 9.9 pounds.

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That's light for an upright-style vacuum.

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Although it looks like an upright, it moves like a cordless stick vacuum.

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The cordless design means that you won't have to lug it from outlet to outlet.

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The wand can be removed for targeted cleaning.

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It can vacuum on carpet as well as hardwood.

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Switch to this "hard floor brush roll" when you want to tidy up your hardwood, tile, vinyl, or other bare surfaces.

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The vacuum can tilt based on your floor-cleaning needs.

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It's compact enough to fit under furniture.

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You can see if the brush is on or off through the transparent plastic nozzle.

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This vacuum comes with two lithium ion batteries.

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LEDs on the battery let you keep track of its charge.

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The vacuum has a gray color scheme and bright blue accents.

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Press the button on the top of the battery  to remove it and snap it back into place.

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Press the tabs underneath to remove the plastic housing to swap out brushes or clean tangles.

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The WindTunnel 3 technology uses three channels of suction.

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