
Vacuuming Stairs and Other Hard to Reach Places with Hoover Impulse
Vacuuming stairs is nothing if not a challenge. It’s the hardest spot in your home to vacuum. We have a couple of steep and lengthy staircases and they get a lot of traffic so they need a good cleaning at least weekly.
It’s so hard to get stairs clean. Sure many vacuums have hose attachments, but they’re rarely long enough to get all the way up the stairs. Which means at some point, I often do my Amazing Stair Balance Act wherein I simultaneously hold the vacuum in place with my feet while using both hands to vacuum the stairs. Of course, all of this has to happen without me tumbling to my doom (or at least twisting something).
It’s not just vacuuming stairs that thwarts me, though. It’s getting a big vacuum head under furniture. We all have allergies, so I have to regularly clean all the hair, dust, debris, and everything else that lives in the carpet, no matter where that may be. For me, that usually means actually moving furniture. A job that I already don’t love quickly becomes a furniture moving session, which is not awesome.
Needless to say, vacuuming is one of the most annoying of ALL the chores in my house. That’s why I’m a big fan of the Hoover Impulse Cordless Vacuum. Laundry is a close second. Both of these household chores are so repetitive and never ending it’s frustrating sometimes.
Vacuuming Stairs and Pretty Much Everywhere Just Got Easier
Let me just say they got the name right with this one!
You know how when you work from home you occasionally get derailed by impulsive cleaning or baking? Yeah neither do I. Totally kidding. This is my life. Sometimes when working I procrastinate because I work from home and random dusty corners scream: “Clean Me.”
The Hoover Impulse fuels this habit in a weird way.
It makes cleaning up so much easier. In fact, my daughters can vacuum more often now because this vacuum takes away the “it’s too hard” excuse, which I love, FYI. With no cord, a low profile head, and a weight of less than six pounds, it’s a versatile vacuum that helps all of us be able to easily vacuum the stairs, under the furniture, and even pull it out for quick spot vacuuming of dry messes.
One of the things I love most about this vacuum is that in addition to being light-weight and easy to use, it’s incredibly versatile. It can either be a light-weight upright or a handheld vacuum in one easy motion, making it even more flexible. It also features a powerful, fade-free lithium-ion battery, which means it is just as powerful when you need to charge it as it is at full charge. I love that!
Features
Here’s why the Hoover Impulse Cordless Vacuum makes vacuuming stairs and other hard-to-reach places so easy.
- Cordless
- Fade-free lithium-ion battery
- Less than 6 pounds in weight
- Low profile head for under-furniture vacuuming
- Multi-floor design for carpet and hard flooring
- Quickly converts to a handheld vacuum
- Hoover Dashboard for easily selecting modes and power level to optimize vacuuming
- Wall mount for easy, out-of-the-way storage
Vacuuming Stairs is no Longer a Hazard for YOU
I have to be honest, there have been times when I’ve been vacuuming our stairs that I was happy I had life insurance. Â Vacuuming stairs with a traditional vacuum can be awkward. All that balancing and moving around with one foot holding the vacuum in place while the other attempts to maintain balance – crazy! With our new Hoover Impulse Cordless Vacuum, vacuuming stairs, under furniture, and quickly picking up spot messes is more convenient and much faster.
I want vacuuming to be easier for you, too. That’s why I’m giving away a Hoover Impulse Cordless Vacuum to one lucky reader! That’s right one of you will be on your way to vacuuming stairs without fear in no time. So enter!
As a TTi floor care ambassador I receive compensation. My opinion is all my own.


208 Comments
Julie R.
I’d love a lightweight vacuum as it would be easier to use having fibromyalgia.
wendy hutton
I would love this lightweight vacuum as with mobility problems and arthritis its hard for me to drag a bigger heavy vacuum around and this would be perfect, thanks
Christine F
ohhh id love this and need it!.. most of the time im holding my newborn now so having a lightweight easy to use cordless vacuum is something on my wishlist! My current vacuum is 9 years old, VERY loud and heavy!
Sarah
Our current vacuum is on the fritz so it would be lovely to upgrade should I be the lucky winner. Thanks! 🙂
kristen visser
light weight is the key words! our vacuum is so heavy that it has become hubbies job. unfortunately he doesnt vacuum as much as i would like so it would be ideal to have a vacuum i can carry around
Kristi
I’m always wishing that I had a vacuum like this one for cleaning up and doing more regular vacuuming around my main floor. I have a heavy one for my carpet upstairs but would get a lot of use out of this lightweight vacuum.
Sarah Letendre
i HAVE TO SAY THE STAIRS ARE KILLING ME , THEY ARE ALL CARPETED AND HAVING TWO CATS MEANS i NEED TO VACUUM THEM DAILY , I HAVE THE STANDARD HEAVY VACUUM AND ITS PAIN TO DO THE STAIRS ! THIS IS THE REASON WHY I NEED THE HOOVER IMPULSE !
kathy downey
With MS I don’t have the strength I once had,If I won this it being lightwright and all maybe I could vacuum myself again!
Elaine G
I would love to win this for my parents. It would be much easier and lighter for them to use than the one they have now.
Paula
It is ridiculously lightweight. The canister container is very small so not for massive jobs but for the impulse cleans around the house. NO problem.
Christina Ferguson
I would love to win this because it converts to a handheld vacuum simply which is important as I have a very hairy cat. I also love it because it is so light. I suffered a bad shoulder injury so hauling around a heavy vacuum is painful.
Janet M
It would be so much easier to clean the stairs and around all those corners that are hard to reach.
Gillian morgan
I need this vacuum because mine just gave out and I have two very fluffy cats.
Rose Langill
I need this vacuum because mine just gave out and I have five very fluffy cats and a dog.
kathy downey
I don’t vacuum anymore because ours is too heavy,this lightweight one would be perfect for me to use!
wendy hutton
I would love a lightweight vacuum as with arthritis is hard puling around my old big heavy vacuum
Janet Meisner
They are so easy to use to get around small spaces and easy to store.
Sarah
I would love not having to worry about my 2 year old playing with the cord while I’m trying to clean up. Thanks!
Silvia D
I would love a cordless vaccum, would be easier to maneuver around the rooms and halls, especially steps! with 3 indoor cats i vacuumn alot!
Tammi L.
Our vacuum is ridiculously heavy, so I don’t take it out as often as I should… I’d love something lightweight like this for the in-between times – you know, crumbs, hair on bathroom floor, etc.
kathy downey
I need a new lightweight vacuum because the one I own is just too heavy for me to use!
wendy hutton
I would love this light weight vacuum as with mobility problems mine is hard to handle its too clumbsy
Allie F
I need one because I have a fluffy kitty and a cramped living space!
Carol M
My vacuum is ancient
Heather Sibley
I would love this new lightweight vacuum as my current one is quite heavy and makes cleaning the stairs very challenging.
Shirley OFlynn
I would love a lightweight vacuum to make it easier to vacuum the stairs. I have a bad back and my old vacuum is really heavy.
Janet Meisner
It would be so easy for quick cleanups as I have a dog.
nicolthepickle (Nicole Graham)
My vacuum is broken, and I could really use a new one.
Nicole Jubleew
My parents have an older vacuum that is really bulky and heavy which makes it difficult for them to use as seniors.
Michelle Policelli
I would love this vacuum because my current vacuum is heavy and it’s gets tiring having to carry it all around the house!
Jonnie
I have two teenagers and they love to hang out in our basement rec room with all their friends. The stairs going down there get a ton of traffic everyday so they need to be vacuumed constantly. A lightweight, cordless vacuum is just what we need!
kathy downey
I’d love a lightweight vacuum it would be easier to me to use!
Allie F
I need one because I have a small space and a fluffy kitty!
wendy hutton
this would be great to have and so easy to use as its so lightweight I hate my old clumbsy vacuum
kathy downey
I’d love a lightweight vacuum as the one I own is now to heavy for me to handle
Shirley OFlynn
My old vacuum is so heavy and its on its last legs.
Florence Cochrane
My present vacuum is old and heavy. I would love to replace it with a lightweight one.
ivy pluchinsky
I need a new lightweight vacuum for all the messes i will be cleaning up this holiday season!
Janet Meisner
It would be easy to carry it to all those hard to clean spots.
Amy Heffernan
It would be amazing to have in my home to lug around. Lighter and easier for my back.
Thanks!
Tina L.
I need a new lightweight vacuum becaus my old vacuum does not do a good job cleaning. I have a small place and do not have room to lug around a larger vacuum.
Carol M
I would rather not lug around my old heavy vacuum.
Tammi L.
A smaller one for those quick jobs would be such a blessing. Mine is sooo big and heavy, it’s really hard on my back.
Glogirl
I need this vacuum because it would make vacuuming our stairs so much easier. I have to lug our current vacuum down each step to get the stairs done.
Allie F
I would love to win because my old vacuum is nearly dead!
kathy downey
I need a new lightweight vacuum so I can get the work done by myself,my old vacuum is just too heavy!
Juliee Fitze
I need a light weight one so its not so hard on my body.
wendy hutton
I need a light weight vacuum as it would be easier for me to handle with my mobility problems
Janet Meisner
It would be so helpful for cleaning the stairs and the entry area.
Marlene J
I don’t have a vacuum mine is broken
Erin W
I need a lightweight vacuum so I can do my stairs more often! I always put it off now because I hate lugging my huge canister vacuum up with me.
Wendy Jensen
I need a new lightweight vacuum because the hose on my built in does not go all the way down the stairs and also because the back entry has stairs and it needs daily vacuuming.
Shirley OFlynn
A lightweight vacuum would be so much easier for me to carry.
Paula
Definitely, this is very light!! Good luck!
Heidi c.
We have 2 sets of stairs in our home so lugging the vacuum up and down can get quite tiresome. It would be nice to have one that is more lightweight like tjis one is.
Silvia D
lots of stairs and would be great to move from room to room!
athena
My current vacuum doesn’t work so well.
Belinda McNabb
Right now I own and older model that does not pick much up. Having a new one that is lighter and easier to get into corners would help me keep my home cleaner
Carol M
Love to get rid of my ancient vacuum
Linda
I need a lightweight vacuum for my mom-in-law who has a bad back.
Allie F
I would love to win because my old vacuum is almost dead!
kathy downey
I need a new lightweight vacuum because the one I own is much too heavy for me to use anymore.
Anita D.
I would love this vacuum. My current vacuum is so big, heavy, clunky and barely has any suction power left. Since I need a new vacuum why not try and win the best.
wendy hutton
I would love to get rid of my old cannister vacuum for this light weight one
Shirley OFlynn
My old vacuum is so heavy and nearly impossible for me to use. I have to get my husband to vacuum. If I had a lightweight one I would be able to do it myself.
lori
a new vacuum would make doing my stairs so much easier than dragging my floor model
Carol m
I would love to replace my old vacuum
Carole
Because I have lots of muscle pain in my back and would make it easier to vacuum.
Janet Meisner
It would be so easy to store and carry for those difficult to clean spots.
Alison Braidwood
My current vacuum is a beast that tips over with no provocation. So a lighter weight model would be a relief.
Silvia D
I have some mobility problems with my legs so having a lightweight easier to clean my house!
Sarah Letendre
It would be great to have a lightweight vacuum for cleaning at my moms apt , its hard to lug my heavy one back and forth
Tammi L.
With back and knee issues I have a hard time pushing my huge heavy monster around… this would be soooo wonderful for the everyday things clean ups!
Kristi
I need one to help deal with all the dog hair that accumulates!
Lynda Cook
I suffer from severe arthritis and a bad back, so this would be a great vacuum to pull out and use on a daily basis, instead of bringing out the monster once a week
Allie F
I would love to win because I have little room in place and a fluffy kitty!
Jennifer (@JusticeSadie) Conlin
I would welcome this in my life as my old Kenmore Canister Vac is on it’s way to Death. It has almost no suction and is so heavy it hurts my back lugging it around.I have all hardwood floor now so this would be perfect and Light weight. Thanks so much for the chance. This would actually make me want to vacuum. I would be a Happy Mama!
Paula
Jennifer:
Oh MY gosh that sounds nasty. I recall those old heavy beast vacuums. They were no fun! Good luck!
lori butler
i would like to replace my old vacuuj
kathy downey
I need a new lightweight vacuum like this so I can do my own cleanup !
Janet Meisner
It would be fantastic for quick cleanups and storage.
Jenny Major
I would love to win this because it converts to a handheld vacuum
wendy hutton
this light weight vacuum would be great for doing the stairs
Carol m
I’d love to replace my very old vacuum
ivy pluchinsky
This would be handy for those quick clean ups
Heather Sibley
Doing the stairs kills my back so this would be perfect.
Shirley OFlynn
My vacuum is over 20 years old. I could really use a new one because my current one has no suction whatsoever.
Silvia D
need to replace my vaccum and alight weight one would be perfect for our needs! and with 3 indoor cats.. lots of fur everywhere!
tammiko Litowitz
We recently got a puppy, add him to our cat, and we have a little hair around! It would be nice to have a lightweight vacuum to do quick daily sweeps in between the main deep cleans.
Lee-Ann S
We live in a back split so I am forever carrying the vacuum from 1 level to another. LIghter weight means easier to move. That and my big vacuum won’t do stairs.
Kristi
I need one to help keep up with all the dog hair that gets stuck to the carpet.
Allie F
I need it because I have a small space and a fluffy kitty!
Lynda Cook
It would be nice to have a light duty vacuum for everyday use!
Silvia D
would help me with all the cat fur, 3 cats! i like it is light weight!
kathy downey
I need a new lightweight vacuum because my old clunker is just too heavy for me !
wendy hutton
as I get older arthritis is really a problem so a light weight vacuum would be great
Paula
Wendy – I can relate to that.
Carol m
I’d love a lightweight vacuum
Joni
I’d love this for my sister. the cordless option is perfecct!
Paula
Good luck! I have two Hoover cordless Vacuums here right now so I am having fun alternating between each. LOVE cordless as an option. It’s just so much nicer to use.
Sarah Letendre
Im getting older and vacuuming isnt getting any easier lol , A new lightweight vacuum would be nice to have .
Shirley OFlynn
I need a lightweight vacuum because other vacuums are too heavy and hard for me to move.
lori
this would make life easier to vacuum my stairs
Janet Meisner
I would love to have a quick easy way to vacuum.
Tammi L.
Our great big beast of a vacuum is hard to push and even harder to control/turn… it is also the excuse my teenager has for not using it. A nice light one would mean she could help with little clean ups!
Allie F
I need a lightweight vacuum because I have a small place!
Lynda Cook
It would be great to have a lightweight vacuum to use for everyday pickups
kathy downey
I need a new lightweight vacuum so I can do my own vacuuming!
wendy hutton
this vacuum would be great to have and get my vacuuming done faster
Shirley OFlynn
I love that it is a cordless vacuum. Cords are such a hassle and are always getting in the way when vacuuming.
Carol m
I’d like to replace my old vacuum
Natalie
I have a back injury that still gets triggered when I lift heavy things or lean down too long! This would be amazing!
lori
i am worn out dragging my pull vacuum up and down stairs
Janet Meisner
I would love to to carry to hard to reach spots and for storage.
Tammi L.
This would be great for me because I’m finding it hard to push my heavy one around! I could use it for the everyday cleaning and my husband can use the big one for the deeper cleaning.
Silvia D
I would like it as it is lightweight and would be easy tomanuever!
wendy hutton
a cordless vacuum would be great as my place there doesn’t seem to be too many electrical outlets
kathy downey
I’d love a lightweight vacuum as mine to just too darn heavy for me !
Lynda Cook
I need something that is light enough to bring out everyday!
Shirley OFlynn
I love that it converts to a handheld vacuum as well.
Carol m
I’d love to replace my heavy vacuum.
Janet Meisner
It would help with hard to clean places and stairs.
M
My current vaccum is too bulky
Rachel Williams
I need this lightweight vacuum for cleaning the stairs.
lori
i need one because i am seriously tried of dragging my old one
Jennifer Ann Wilson
I need this cordless vacuum because so hate dragging out my built in all the time.
Maritess S
I need a lightweight vacuum because it would make it easy to clean on tight spaces which we have lots of in our house.
Tammi L.
I need a lightweight vacuum because the heavy one I have is so difficult to use that I tend not to do it as often as I should.
Silvia D
love to win, would be easier to use than lugging around my old beast of a vacuum!
Allie F
I need one of these because my current vacuum is broken!
kathy downey
I would love this lightweight vacuum as I can’t handle my old model anymore!
wendy hutton
I would love a light weight vacuum as mine is old and heavy to haul around
Dave Gibb
I can not lug my old canister vacuum up and down the stairs any more this would be a great help for my wife and I.
Shirley OFlynn
I would love to win a lightweight vacuum because it would be so much easier to clean the stairs.
Janet M
I like the simplicity and ease of using a cordless vacuum.
jan
we have a lot of stairs and our current clunker is so heavy that by the time I am half way done…I am done!
Carol m
A lightweight vacuum would be great.
Tammi L.
I’d love a new lightweight vacuum because the one I have is so heavy and just too difficult for this old lady! I tend to avoid it because it’s a strain… not a good thing to do obviously!
sarah alexis
Pushing around a heavy vacuum is not good for anybody’s back!!! Would be so nice to have a lightweight hoover!
lori
it is such a struggle to drag mine around.
Jolie
I have a puppy and she shed a lot. Would be so convenient to be able to clean the mess in no time,
Allie F
I could use this because my vacuum is dead!
Lynda Cook
I love the lightweight and ease of this for everyday use and it won’t be so hard on my back
Debbie White-Beattie
I need a lightweight vacuum because mine is a big vacuum with a separate canister that has to be dragged around
kathy downey
A new lightweight vacuum would be amazing as the one we own right now is old and heavy!
wendy hutton
I would love a light weight vacuum as with arthiritis its hard to lug around a heavyone
Soozle
I would love to win this light weight vacuum as I don’t currently have a vacuum at all
Julie Barrett
I live with my mom and we both have chronic pain conditions which makes vacuuming difficult and heavy vacuums out of the question. The Hoover Impulse would be the perfect lightweight vacuum for us! My mom also tripped on the cord of our vacuum last winter and broke her wrist so a cordless one would ease my worries about her vacuuming in the future. Lastly, our current vacuum is an ancient Electrolux from the 70s or 80s so we are in desperate need of an upgrade!
Janet M
I need one for the ease of vacuuming my stairs.
Shirley OFlynn
It would make it easier for me to vacuum everyday if I had a new lightweight vacuum..
Krista M
I need a lightweight vacuum to give to my parents as a gift as they are newly retired & it would be helpful for them to not have to lug around their heavy vacuum anymore.
Carol m
A lightweight vacuum would be right up my alley.
Rachel Williams
A lightweight vacuum would be great for cleaning my couch.
jan
i really do need a new lightweight vacuum cause our current one is a beast and hates stairs due to its weight
Silvia D
lots of cat fur here with3 indoor cats. So lots of vacuuming! a light weight vacuum would be easier to use for me!
Tammi L.
I need a lightweight vacuum because it will be so much easier on my back (I have degenerative discs). Thanks for the chance!
Debbie White-Beattie
I need a new lightweight vacuum because it’s a pain to carry my present vacuum on the stairs
Allie F
I need this because my vacuum is basically unusable!
Silvia D
I would love and need a nice light weight one so that it makes it easier to clean the house, lots of vacuuming with cats in thehouse!
Janet M
I would love the ease of this lightweight vacuum.
wendy hutton
I would love to have alight weight vacuum so much easier for me to cleanup
ivy pluchinsky
I need this vacuum for those hard to reach places
Carol m
It would be nice to have a lightweight vacuum.
jan
a new lightweight vacuum would make doing the stairs so much easier.
kathy downey
I would love to win this because it’s lightweight!
Shirley OFlynn
I would love to replace my old vacuum.
Florence Cochrane
This vacuum would make my housework a whole lot easier. Love that it is cordless.
Sarah Letendre
I need a lightweight vacuum so that maybe someone else in the house will maybe think about doing the vacuuming for a change lol
Tammi L.
I need a lightweight vacuum to make it easier, not only for me but also my teenage daughter, then maybe I can convince her to do it once in a while. 😉
Tina F
Wow this is amazing. I would so love this light weight one as it would be great to do all of the stairs in our house. I cannot do it with the heaving outdated vacuum I have now as I have a very bad back from an accident so I just sweep the carpeted stairs.
em
it sure beats carrying a corded and heavy vacuum from room to room
Debbie White-Beattie
I need a new lightweight vacuum because I don’t have a cordless vacuum
Lynda Cook
I need something that won’t kill my back when I need to vacuum
Allie F
This would help me as my vacuum is dead!
kathy downey
I need a lightweight vacuum so that do this job would be so easier !
wendy hutton
I need alight weight vacuum as I have mobility issues and it hard lugging around a big clumbsy one
ivy pluchinsky
A lightweight vacuum would be easier on my back
Shirley OFlynn
My old vacuum is on it’s last legs.
Karla Sceviour
I need a new lightweight vacuum because I hate lugging around a big heavy vacuum cleaner, and I currently do not own one at all,,because my old one gave out! Thanks for the chance to win!
jan
We have a lot of stairs so a new lightweight vacuum would be incredible
Soozle
I could use this lightweight vacuum as I dont currently have a vacuum at all!
Carol m
A lightweight vacuum would be fantastic!
Silvia D
my vacuum is cumbersome and hard to do the stairs with, so a lightweight one would be perfect!
Tammi L.
I need a lightweight vacuum so that we can use it without hurting our backs!
Kristi
I need a vacuum that I can use to keep up on all the dog hair that seems to collect!
Debbie White-Beattie
I need a new lightweight vacuum because I don’t have one
Tannis W
My kids make a lot of messes, so a lightweight and easy to use vacuum would be great to have!
lori
i would love one to make it more easier to vacuum
jan
a new lightweight vacuum would help with all of our stairs
kathy downey
A lightweight vacuum would be amazing
Allie F
I could use this as my current vacuum is dead!
wendy hutton
I lightweight vacuum would be great, easy on the back
Carol m
A lightweight vacuum would be a dream
Shirley OFlynn
It would be a whole lot easier on my back if I owned a lightweight vacuum.
Kristi
I would love a new lightweight vacuum as it would be so much easier for me than hauling my big heavy around. I would end up vacuuming more.
Sarah Letendre
I would just love to have a lighter vacuum to make life easier , the stairs are a pain and its a chore that never ends around here , a new vacuum would sure make the job a little nicer
Silvia D
having a lighter vacuum would making cleaning easier, with lots of stairs and rooms to do! and keeping up after the 3cats and their fur!
Melinda
A lightweight vacuum would make it easier to haul up and the down stairs to vacuum different levels of my home.
Heather Sibley
I would love this lightweight vacuum to make cleaning the stairs a breeze. We have 2 dogs so it gets hairy in here.
Fan R.
I need a new lightweight vacuum because I need one to clean after our pets!
Diana Z
I could use this vacuum tp clean up little messes around the kitchen, great for my stairs and it would be quick and light compared to my larger corded vacuum.
Sarah
I would love the ease of the lightweight vacuum on the stairs.
Pam
I need a vacuum that makes me want to vacuum!
HEIDI C.
With 2 flights of stairs to manouever, a light vacuum would be so helpful.
Debbie White-Beattie
I need a new lightweight vacuum because it would make life much easier
Carol m
Having a lightweight vacuum would be a godsend.
Silvia D
with some mobility problems a light weight vacuum would be so helpful!
Lynda Cook
Not much to say other than I have a bad back and something lightweight would be awesome!