I couple days ago I received my new Hoover Windtunnel Powered Hand Tool (model # 40200013). We have a Hoover Fold Away vacuum, which is okay, but I want to upgrade to a Hoover Fusion. We have never bought a new filter for our vacuum, I just shake the dirt out of every once in a while. I think $30 for a small paper filter is overpriced, it's not even a HEPA. The Fusion doesn't need filter replacements, much like the more expensive Dyson vacuums.

The powered hand tool says on the package "for use with all Windtunnel uprights only!". The Hoover website says it works with most of their vacuums, however. It comes with an adpater for their canister vacuums, which I don't need.

The tool itself is 4.5" wide, with a rotating brush with neon green bristles. The top is clear blue, and can be removed by pressing two buttons on each side. Inside is a small turbine which is connected to the brush with a notched belt. The turbine is geared to spin at a higher speed than the brush, giving the brush more torque.

The first time I tried using this tool, I was underwhelmed by the brush's rotational speed. The next day I cleaned the filter, which made a huge improvement in the turbo tool's speed. We have 5 cats and a dog, so needless to say we have a lot of fur around the house. I used the turbo tool to clean under our bed, the living room curtains, and our couch. It performed very well, and it inspired me to use it for 2-3 hours non stop.

The Hoover Powered Hand Tool is easily best vacuum attachment I've ever used. I bought it for about $15 from homeandbeyond.com. It is a wonderful addition to my Hoover vaccum cleaner. If you have a Hoover vaccum that accepts attachments, I highly recommend this tool.