Apr 7, 2009 12:32 PM
Cleaning sucks, but so does the Linx Cordless Stick Vacuum ($180) from Hoover's Platinum Collection. (Sorry, we couldn't resist that one.) Bypassing the bag altogther, the Linx uses Wind Tunnel technology and a motorized power brush to deep clean both carpets and hardwood like whoa. Even cooler, the vacuum runs on an 18-volt lithium ion battery, ensuring you'll never trip over the damn cord again.