Mach Air U91-MA-B

Small, light and easy to use, excellent suction. It really is just as good as a larger machine. Tool storage a bit fiddly for us, otherwise it would have been 5 out of 5.

When I got my new Vax Mach Air, I had only just vacuumed my rug an hour earlier, but you should have seen the dust that came out of it....I was soooo embarrassed! lol!

I did initialy think that there was no chance that this hoover was going to have much power and suction as it's just too light - how wrong I was!! It's amazing!

I have a back problem and this is the BEST vacuum cleaner I have ever owned, it's a dream to use (if you can call any vacuum a dream!!) It is very simple to use, it can be switched from carpets to hard floors at the push of a button and it has an adjustable handle height which is fantastic - no more stooping!
I have had 3 Dysons in the past and I'm a definite convert to Vax now!

To top it all off, they offer a 6 year guarantee....you can't say fairer than that! I only had one complaint, that it that the hose isn't long enough to go to the top of the stairs, this doesn't affect me as I have a landing half way up, but it could hinder some people.

WOW.. I have never had a Vax before, or for that matter an upright!!
I'm used to Dyson and cylinder!!
I was very dubious that the Mach Air could be 5kg (the weight of 5 bags of sugar) and still give me the performance I was looking for.
BUT
I was wrong, it is so light but it certainly does the job it's supposed to.
It works great on both carpet and hard floors at the press of a button and is light enough not to scratch the wood surfaces which is a bonus.
It features an led light that lets you know if there's a blockage, I haven't had this light come on yet but think it's a good feature.
It is also quite a bit quieter than other vacumns I have used.
Its handle can be adjusted to 8 different heights.
The 3-in-1 crevice tool, dusting brush and upholstery tool are stored on board for easy access and are attached to the handle via a hose, it's all compact and so easy to set up..
If I can do it anyone can ;)
And on top of this it comes with a 6 year gaurantee.
The only thing that could be seen as a downside is the fact there's no cord retraction button you have to wind it up by hand but all in all the rest of the machine more than makes up for this.

The Mach AIR U91-MA-B from VAX is a smart and sleek vacuum cleaner, looking quite stylish in the familiar VAX orange and contrasting grey. It is also very lightweight and easy to lift and manoeuvre which would make it ideal for people who have trouble with some of the heavier cleaners.

The Mach Air arrived in a big box and the cleaner came with the main drum and cleaner part separate from the handle attachment. It was incredibly easy to fit the two bits together and I did so without having to consult the instructions. However if you do need them, the instructions are very easy to follow as they are in pictorial form.

Once you have assembled your Mach Air it is very easy to start using. There is a conveniently placed on/off switch and there is a foot operated control in order to tilt the cleaner thus making it easier to manoeuvre as you are using it. There is also another switch directly next to the on/off switch is for operating the brushbar which gives you the choice whether to use this or not depending on how much suction you need.

Apparently the Mach Air weighs a third lighter than equivalent full size machines which really does give it an advantage in terms of usage. Pretty much anyone can use this cleaner particularly as the retractable handle can be adjusted to eight different heights. Even my six year old daughter who is very keen to help around the house and I've no intention of discouraging, can manoeuvre the Mach Air very easily! Also. As it is so light, it is very easy to carry up and down stairs.

The suction and cleaning power is great and I have used it on a multitude of surfaces in my home. Each time I have been really pleased with the results. Also, because the base of the cleaner is quite thin and streamlined I do find that I am able to push it further under narrow gaps, such as the sofas or TV units, than I was able to do with my old cleaner. Also, because of its light weight, it's very easy to change direction, especially when going round corners.

The hose attachment works very well for cleaning stairs, upholstery or tricky corners, although I don't really like the design for how this works. You need to detach the hose from the bottom of the cleaner and then pull it out as far as possible in order to use. There is a clip quite low down that keeps it in place but because of this you are pulling it up from quite a low angle. For me, because of this, it was virtually impossible to use just the hose attachment on its own which is one suggestion. However, if I detach the handle and use that as an extension tube I found that so much better and workable. It is only a small gripe, but I do wish that it was possible to remove the hose from that low clip in order to provide a better angle for using the attachment.

When using the hose attachment there is a great little three in one tool that you can place on the end of the hose either providing a brush or different size nozzles. These all fit together so that there's no worry about losing any one bit when you are not using it. I think this is very handy and quite ingenious!

The Air Mach has a reasonably long power lead although I would prefer it to be just that little bit longer. It also has an easy way to wind the lead up and keep it tidy when it is not in use. When you want to use it again, rather than having to rewind the flex, the top holder easily swivels downwards in order to release it.

The cleaner is one that does not use bags and as the dirt container is clear plastic it is easy to tell when it needs emptying. I think that it is best to empty it before it gets to full in order to get the best cleaning results. Emptying the dirt container is incredibly easy and all you have to do is to press one small catch in order to detach it from the rest of the cleaner and then another catch in order to open the hinged section at the bottom in order to empty straight into your bin.

In the instruction booklet there are good directions for cleaning the filters and removing blockages. It is probably a good thing to pay attention to these because, as experience has previously shown me, if you don't regularly maintain your cleaner it will not work so well.

I really like the Mach Air for its effective cleaner and its manoeuvrability. I think that it's a great cleaner that is likely to suit virtually everyone.

I was given the Vax Mach Air to try and after using it several times, I can confidently declare that this is the best vacuum cleaner that I have ever used. The reason why I like it so much is because I found that the Mach Air is very lightweight, easy to use and extremely powerful. This product has really put my old upright vacuum to shame in many respects. Firstly, the Mach Air's cyclone technology significantly vacuumed a great deal more dust very quickly and very effectively. In fact, I was actually took a moment to marvel at its suctioning power, because the Mach Air vacuumed up such a large amount of dust and hair over a small area of carpet. I do take pride in my home and so I do vacuum my floors regularly, but I have to say that my carpets actually looked much cleaner and in better condition as a result of using the Mach Air!

One of the features that I like about the Mach Air is the brush-bar, which is specifically used for carpet vacuuming. These bristles are very strong and they rotate extremely fast when in use. I found that the brush-bar picks up hair really quickly and easily, which is a really important requirement for me. I recently have been looking after a beautiful mongrel dog for a friend of mine and I found that the brush-bar is excellent in removing all of those annoying dog hairs on my sofa and carpets. I think there will be many pet owners who would really benefit from using this product too. I found that the brush-bar was really easy to access, when I needed to remove the excess hair that had wound up on the sides of the brushes. I found that the LED indicator is quite a helpful feature too. There is an LED light that turns green when the brush-bar is in use. The light will only turn red, if the vacuum detects any blockages. By the press of a button, you can prevent the brush-bar from being used when you want to vaccum hard and laminate floors. This serves to prevent any possible damage to hard floors. As I have carpet throughout the whole of my house, I was not able to test the vacuum out on hard and laminate flooring. As a result I cannot personally comment on the Mach Air's performance in this area.

For me, the Mach Air is actually the lightest vacuum cleaner that I have ever used. As a result, I feel that the lightweight nature of Mach Air is the reason why it took me less time and energy to vacuum clean the whole of my house compared with my old upright vacuum. Also I feel that the Mach Air is less noisy than my previous machine. (I wouldn't go as far to say that it is a quiet machine though). I therefore found that it was easy for me to carry the Mach Air from room to room, because of its lightweight nature, but I did find it awkward to use on the stairs. I was not able to benefit from using the brush-bar when vacuuming the stairs. I needed to detach the hose from the main vacuum and attach the hose to the vacuum handle in order for me to do the stairs. I have to say that I did miss not being able to use the brush-bar on this occasion, because I believe it really does make a difference in terms of the Mach Air's performance. On reflection, I think I would benefit from buying the TurboTool accessory, which Vax describe on their website as an "air driven tool for dry vacuuming stairs, upholstery, car interiors and picking up pet hair". I think it would certainly be worth my while to purchase this accessory, because it would make doing the stairs an easier and more efficient task. It's worth pointing out that the Mach Air does include a 3-in-1 crevice tool. I found that the crevice tool attaches very easily and securely to the vacuum handle and I have used it to vacuum the dust from my curtains. I am quite happy with this free accessory, but I do plan purchase the TurboTool also for the reasons that I have already described.

Apart from the stair situation, I found that the Mach Air is really comfortable to use. I can adjust the height of the vacuum handle really easily to get the height that I require. I am 5'3 and I felt very comfortable manouevring the Mach Air about. My partner also tried it out and he is 5'10. He felt very comfortable in using it as well. Furthermore, I found that it is really easy to remove the central vacuum container whenever I need to empty the dust into the bin. This container itself is sturdy but light and slots securely in and out of position as when required.
I think that the Mach Air is aesthetically pleasing to the eye - it's got quite a funky design in my opinion. It is easier to store the Mach Air away, because of its smaller proportions. I also like the fact that the 3-in-1 crevice tool can be discreetly and conveniently slotted at the rear of the vacuum.

Overall, the Mach Air really does successfully go above and beyond all of the major requirements that I have for vacuum cleaning. As I was using it, I was thinking, "Where have you been all my life?". The Mach Air really is the answer to my vacuum cleaning prayers!