 AWESOME!!! |
| Review Date: July 31, 2006 |
| Reviewer: Kelley Braley, lyndonville ny |
| This vacuum is the best one I have ever owned (20 years of cleaning experience!) I researched to find a good vacuum with good suction for the dust and dog hair that is everywhere in my home. I finally decided on this one although I was leary of the size and cheap price. Well!!! I have only had it for 3 days and I have vacuumed every day, I really like it! Before my house was lucky if I vacuumed once every two weeks. It works great, easy to use and very small, but works so much better than my other full size uprights (which are now to the curb waiting for the garbage man) I am buying another one for my downstairs! I highly reccommend this! |
Three cheers for the lean, green, cleaning machine!!!
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| Review Date: June 19, 2006 |
| Reviewer: Angela Schmidt, Knoxville, TN |
WOW! I got my vacuum last weekend, and I love it! I was really afraid that the only good thing about this vacuum was going to be the price, but the power of the Eureka Optima is amazing! AMAZIIIIINNNNNGGGG! I was able to put it together in about five minutes with no tools and was happy to find an extra filter came in the box. The Optima is so light and cute, and the looped handle is very comfortable for pushing and pulling. The attachments are so easy to use and the suction power is not lost when using them. The best thing about this vacuum is the on/off switch, it's right at the top and makes it very easy to go from carpet to bare floor.
I was so surprised by this machine... I actually saw the color of my carpet change while I was vacuuming (I know, it sounds gross, but it wasn't like changing from brown to white...more like beige to bright cream). I had no idea all that dirt was just sitting there under my bare feet, and my old vacuum didn't pick up any of it! I was able to do my whole apartment in one go (probably 90% carpeted and about 700 square feet), and I didn't have to empty the canister until I was finished. I have a cat, so I thought for sure I would have to empty the cup several times but no! I even did my furniture, and it looked almost brand new afterwards, and not a shed of cat hair was left on it.
My carpet looks better and even smells better now, and I owe it all to my lean, green, cleaning machine! Thanks, Eureka!
Buy it! You won't be disappointed!!! |
Mean Green Machine - 2 Year Update
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| Review Date: July 14, 2007 |
| Reviewer: G. Perrin, Sacto, CA USA |
We have the 431AXZ with the DCF-10 filter. Our son has one also in his apt. A lot of the reviews complain about the filter. The manual says it's a washable filter - just take it outside and hose it off, let it dry, and re-install. If you don't read the manual, you'll end up banging the filter and trying to pick all the lint out.
We've had it almost 2 years now doing carpet in a 2100 sf home. No problems, always works well. Filters last over 6 months before needing replacement, and you can find the original DCF-10 in stock at Lowe's for $10. Walmart carries a wannabe paper filter replacement that can't be washed clean. Use the DCF-10! I'm not a filter salesman, I'm just here to tell you this machine works well, and if you follow the instructions, the filter isn't an issue. |
This is a great light weight Vacuum
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| Review Date: October 27, 2006 |
| Reviewer: G. Ross, SLO |
I love this guy! He works and works and works. It's light weight so it's perfect for a senior or a small home. I had it in my vacation rental on Maui and it is so good that the maids stole it! I replaced it immediately when I replaced the cleaning service.
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Efficient, powerful, and fun!
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| Review Date: February 27, 2007 |
| Reviewer: Lizzy, Philadelphia, PA |
I have been researching vacuum cleaners for months now. My criteria: light weight (I have stairs in my house), bagless, hose attachments, under $100. My gut instinct was to go with this one, but after reading a few less-than-glowing reviews, I felt hesitant. After all my searching, I came back to this one.
I used it tonight and the whole time that I was vacuuming I kept thinking that I needed to get on here and write a review because this thing is fabulous! The amount of dirt it sucked out of my carpet is embarrassing (yet thrilling!). We have carpet and hardwood and it easily sucked up everything in its path, both visible and invisible. We used to have cats and I thought we had seen the last of the cat hair. But when I dumped the cup out in the trash, I saw a few wads of cat hair that I had no idea were lying around.
Time will only tell if its durability stands up or not. I know other reviewers have had problems with durability. But for now I am extremely happy with this purchase. It fits all of my criteria AND its so fun to use! A great color and its small size means that it fits easily into my coat closet. I highly recommend it!! |
GREAT LITTLE VACUUM!!
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| Review Date: October 7, 2007 |
| Reviewer: Roz Frasier, |
| I LOVE this vacuum! It's lightweight and has powerful suction. Contrary to other reviews, it works great on hardwood floors (two-thirds of our house is hardwood). Yes, the exhaust scatters the dirt, but that works to your advantage because everything is blasted out of hiding and nothing has a chance of escaping that suction power! Now I damp mop the floors without ever having to stop to pick up a missed dust bunny or crumb. We have parakeets (lots of feathers, seeds, etc.), four cats (lots of FUR and litter tracks), and one large dog (lots of shedding twice a year). It works great on car interior carpets where there's a lot of dog fur. Yes, I empty the cannister and clean the filter (using a soft toothbrush) every time. It takes all of two minutes. And it's worth it because, unlike vacuums that require bags, THIS VACUUM NEVER LOSES ITS POWER! Isn't that amazing? Think about it..no more running the vacuum over and over and over the same spot, trying to pick up a piece of lint. When a vacuum can't pick up even lint, imagine how filthy the carpets are. Plus, there's NO NASTY SMELL from the vacuum--do you actually think that a bag of dirt sitting for weeks doesn't stink? Think again. Now I look for the Good Housekeeping Seal of Approval on all purchases! |
Great vacuum for the money
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| Review Date: January 15, 2007 |
| Reviewer: Kim R. Ferrell, Camden De |
| I buy at least 1 vacuum a year! They never seem to last very long before they burn up or stop sucking dirt. Up bagless are the worst, but I thought I'd try this one since it was only 39.99. Surprise, this thing is great! lots of suction ,lightweight and easy to empty, the true test will be time though and its only been about a month, so far so good. I vacuum several times a week so it gets a good workout! |
Best Product for the money
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| Review Date: January 16, 2007 |
| Reviewer: Victoria E. Lampkin, |
I bought this vacumn based on many good reviews. It has lived up to it's claim. It's lighweight, picks up all the cat and dog hair on my rug
very quickly. I know longer dred haveing to vacumn anymore. The canister is no more cumbersome than traditional vacumns with bags. Once you throw
out the dirt in the canister and clean it out a bit your off to the races
again. This vacumn is a great product for the money. I would recommend it to anyone on a budget. |
It's Great So Far!
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| Review Date: January 28, 2007 |
| Reviewer: Dena, |
I just got this last week and I'm really enjoying it so far. It cleans the carpets and manuvers well. I was a little worried when I tried to use the hose for the steps and there was no suction but with this vacuum, there is a mechanicsm to change from floor to hose. Once I found it and turned it to the correct setting I was good to go. It stores well and it is lightweight which is great for doing stairs. The cleaning path is not as wide as my old one nor the hose as long but I do like it but in is a lot better in a lot of other ways. Maybe not a good choice for someone with a large house but great for me! It was a great deal for $55 delivered right to my door.
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great vacuum!
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| Review Date: March 9, 2007 |
| Reviewer: A. Szmeterling, New York, NY |
| The vacuum is great. It was easy to put together and for the price, it was a great value. The only think I didn't like was the amount of noise it makes when it's on. I live in a small apt. so you can hear it so much more. But other then that, it cleans good and is compact. |
Love this small vacuum cleaner
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| Review Date: May 21, 2007 |
| Reviewer: K. Duffy, Salt Lake City |
| I needed something that was versatile, good for bare floors and carpet as well, for my small apartment. It had to be lightweight and easy to use. The Eureka Optima Lightweight saved the day. It's also very cute. I'm used to a larger filter, on a larger vacuum, so I've had to get used to cleaning the filter more frequently, after each use, but it hasn't been a problem. I don't think this would work for a large space but for a small apartment its just perfect. I read all the reviews before purchasing and I have not had any of the problems noted by others. |
Eureka 431AXZ Optima Lightweight Upright Vacuum
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| Review Date: August 19, 2006 |
| Reviewer: J. Gunn, TALLASSEE, Alabama United States |
TOP-of-the-Line vacuum, small, lightweight and easy to
handle, with all the power of a much more expensive model. |
Eureka 431BXZ Optima LW Upright vacuum
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| Review Date: January 5, 2007 |
| Reviewer: Betsy Blew-ochoa, Palos Heights, IL United States |
| Nice, light weight and not huge. Works efficiently. |
Does a very nice job
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| Review Date: September 21, 2006 |
| Reviewer: Lola Lux, |
Having been a Hoover-ite my whole life, I recently bought a Eureka 431BXZ when my old Hoover began to suck (or not suck, really). I researched many different types of vacuums (to bag or not to bag, upright or not, etc.) and decided on this model after reading a number of reviews on the product that were positive, if not glowing. For its price, it does a remarkable job. I have four constantly shedding pets and some bright green carpet that shows everything and this number easily took care of it all. I do have to empty out the canister a couple of times if I'm vacuuming the whole house, but see my pet conundrum above. It's very lightweight, easy to maneuver and was assembled in under five minutes (and that was without instructions, so imagine how easy it is if you read them). Aesthetically speaking, it's fun. After all, it's green and glittery.
Overall, I think this Eureka does a fantastic job and I ask a lot of it. |
Very good vacuum
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| Review Date: September 14, 2007 |
| Reviewer: J. Walker, Royal Oak, MI |
| Great vacuum for good price. Lightweight, powerful sucking power for small vacuum. Easy to empty, no bags. Not alot of attachments which I found nice because I usually only use one anyway. The base is not that wide so it takes more repetitions across the width of a room floor, but again the sucking power on this vacuum is better than almost all I've seen. |
Lots of Bang for Your Buck $$$
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| Review Date: September 15, 2007 |
| Reviewer: Bonnie Haesaerts, Gardnerville, NV USA |
| Got this vacuum in Jan. of 2004 and have been using it VERY actively since then, as we have 2 dogs and a cat. It just gave out yesterday, and prior to that, it worked perfectly every single time I used it. I replaced it via online order with Amazon today with the same vacuum. I also have a Fantom that we paid just under 3x the price a few years ago, and though the Fantom is a great vacuum, it's so heavy it became unusable for me. I have RA and fibromyalgia so the weight and ease of use of the vacuum determines if I can vacuum at all. For the price, this vacuum really does the job. |
Little Green Machine
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| Review Date: December 25, 2007 |
| Reviewer: Longfellow, Indiana |
I have owned one of these vacuums for several years. I use it more than my large upright. My Eureka has a lot of power and it is easy for me to use because it is so light weight. I gave one to my Aunt for a gift just this Christnas.
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Excellent Buy
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| Review Date: February 2, 2008 |
| Reviewer: S. E. Bolin, Coastal Georgia |
| I initially saw this vacuum reviewed in a household magazine, which gave it excellent ratings against the Oreck and other top of the line vacuums. Bought two of them 18 months ago--one for upstairs and one for downstairs--which was an excellent choice. The suction is remarkable and they do a remarkable job on wood floors, which I have throughout the house. For the people who complain about the length of the cord: Have you ever thought of permanently adding a 6 foot extension cord and just leaving it attached? That works fine for me. Also, I found that the extension tools from an old vacuum fit perfectly and extend the handle length when needed. Cleaning the filter by washing it works well. Some people have complained about the sound becoming louder as the tank fills, but I haven't noticed that to be a problem. |
Eureka! Big results - small price
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| Review Date: February 8, 2008 |
| Reviewer: Carol M. Rymes, New Hampshire |
This vacuum cleans as well as a larger more expensive one. There are no bags to buy, and I especially like the fact that I can see what I am vacuuming up. This way you can tell when the rug is really clean with no guess work.
Some people might not like having to dump the dirt out, and you do need to vacuum the filter (they give you two)but for me the results are worth the handling. There is a certain amount of "mechanical" ability needed to put the filter back in place etc. but once you know or are shown what to do, it is easy. |
Great lightweight vacuum
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| Review Date: May 31, 2008 |
| Reviewer: J. Mack, USA |
| This product is everything it claims to be. I am very please with its preformance and price. |
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