Amelia Novak
Great Vacuum for Homes with Kids and Pets
Reviewed in the United States on March 28, 2025Style: SM1Verified Purchase
We recently upgraded to the SM1 after moving into a larger home with hardwoods and a mix of rugs. With kids and pets, we’re constantly cleaning. Having a dependable, powerful vacuum with quickly became a must for us.
I decided to purchase this vacuum after watching a demo on the Allura YouTube channel. The video showing the dust mite test and Hepa system really caught my attention, and I’m glad I went with it. One of the first things I noticed is how clean the air feels after using it—no puff of dust when you turn it on, which was a problem with our old vacuum.
A big win for us has been pet hair pickup. If you’ve ever dealt with a shedding pets, you know not all vacuums can keep up. This one has no issue at all pulling hair off both rugs and couches. The attachments make it easy to switch from floors to furniture, and I use the wand for high corners and baseboards constantly.
Some people might find the size a bit much but for a family household it’s perfect. Overall, I’m very pleased with the SM1—it’s effective and does exactly what I hoped for in a high-quality vacuum.