Eureka 431AXZ Optima Lightweight Upright Vacuum
Lugging the vacuum cleaner up a flight of stairs becomes a virtually painless chore with Eureka's new lightweight Optima model. The upright 12-amp vacuum weighs just 11 pounds while still sucking up pet hair, dirt and small objects like screws with power. Equipped to tackle filthy carpets, stairs, hard-to-reach corners, and hardwood floors alike, the Optima further endears itself to users with its environmentally friendly bagless format.
Multi-Surface Cleaning
The Optima extricates dirt with a roll brush that can be turned off for hardwood surfaces. Cleaning difficult elevated spaces is made simple with the no-tip design and hose extension. Handy onboard tools present further cleaning options and include a dust brush, hose wand, and crevice tool.
Adjustable Looped Handle
Users maneuver the vacuum about the house with an ergonomically correct padded loop grip. To accommodate people of all sizes, the vacuum offers eight different height settings. The telescoping handle pushes down all the way for compact storage while cord hooks secure the power cord.
Bagless Dustcup
Debris collects in a large 2.5-quart dust cup, comparable in capacity to full-size upright models. The dust cup can be emptied without the user physically touching the vacuum's filter. The vacuum uses DCF-10 filters without HEPA filtration capability. Filters should be changed every six months and one replacement filter accompanies the vacuum upon purchase.
By the Numbers
The vacuum cord spans a distance of 20 feet. Some basic assembly is required. For the best success, read all enclosed material prior to use. The Optima is covered by a one-year limited warranty. The vacuum measures 44-1/2 by 15 by 13 inches and weighs 12 pounds upon shipping.
Product Description
Get all the power of an upright in a unit half the weight. Maneuver around the house like no one’s business with this Eureka Optima bagless vacuum. Packed with 12 amps of power, it boasts multi-surface cleaning with an on/off brush-roll for carpets and bare floors, plus on-board tools for tight spaces. Choose one of 8 height positions for your comfort and use the soft-grip looped handle to easily tote from room to room. Includes extra filter. Imported. 44-1/2Hx15Wx13D". 11 lb.
Customer Test
It's a Honey! / Report June 18, 2006
Good compact vac for use in smaller dwellings. It could be used in bigger homes or apts but you need to keep in mind the cord isn't too long. My place is 538.5 square feet so it is ideal for me. It rolls smoothly over shorter carpets opposed to the thick types. The filter is $10.00 to replace found easily at Eureka's website. To avoid frequent costly filter replacements, I go through and manually clean it myself. Of course you could replace it every time it is full but that will cost you. Overall you will be very pleased with this vac. I have had mine for about 2 months and still love it. Other reviews pointed out that is not very good on bare floors. True. Understand that the exhaust does blow out the front, hence causing dust and dirt to blow. So if you want a product to sweep floors buy something specifically for that job. Although you could sweep the dirt into a pile and use the hose to suck up the pile.
My favorite feature overall is the setting that allows you to have suction from the bottom of the vac or just the hose (ideal for stair use and around edges).
Again, look around and compare and contrast. Hope this helps.
Phenomenal! / Report June 17, 2006
Today, after my old vacuum bit the dust, I went and stood in the vacuum isle for an hour contemplating and toiling over which one to get. I was so skeptical about this little machine because it is very small. But it had this "33" cleaning rating on the box where others had 20's so for the price, I gave it a shot. I got it home and took it all out of the box and groaned at the thought of putting it all together. Took five minutes and no screwdriver. I looked at it and thought, this thing is so small how well could it work? Ok, I plugged it in, Nice smoothly quiet engine. Not loud. Impressive. Somehow it seems to glide. Nice! Easy to push on my wtw carpet. Instantly I saw "stuff" spinning around inside the canister. This thing is so easy to push, (great for my back & neck), has amazing suction power, and best of all its SO flexible, it goes under EVERYTHING, even my entertainment center. It's narrow so it fits in places my old wide vac didn't. It fit under my dresser, nightstand, under every table and small place, awesome! It even fit between the toilet and the walls, got all the dust bunnies out from every crack and crevice in every room. Leaves nice brush marks in the carpet so you can see where you've been. I popped the attachments on the hose and they fit so nicely, no struggling, I then dusted everything in the living room. I did half the house and went to empty the canister, HOLY #&@#! the thing was packed! Like my old vac must not have been working at all! I was never so thrilled to see so much dirt in my life. It was so "fun" to push this little demon around I vacummed the whole house twice. I only stopped becuase it was 11:30 and didn't want to wake the world. My name is Joanne, I live in New Jersey and I'm not paid by anybody to say this. I don't leave reviews for stuff but always read them. I really believe in this little Eureka.. it is phenomenal for the price. I highly recommend it. I think I'll give everyone I know one for Christmas.
LOVE IT! / Report June 16, 2006
I got this used off Craiglist at half the price, but had I known it worked so well I would've paid full price. This vacuum is awesome! I don't know what the other reviewers are talking about but it has not scratched my hardwood floors at all. It works great, has amazing suction for something so cheap and small, and it's designed like everything should be. Every little attachment fits right on the vacuum and doesn't fall off while you're using it, the cup is easy to clean (though the filter takes some work, but that's what you get w/ a bagless).
The only drawback (not even that much) is that it scares my cat because it is so loud :-) However, I do actually enjoy vacuuming now!
Surprisingly powerful! / Bericht vom June 10, 2006
When I first bought this I swept the floor with my old vacuum and then swept right away with this one. I was shocked to see what my old vacuum was not picking up. Not only will this vacuum pick up the dirt you see but also things that you didn't know were there. I am shock by the amout of "dust" that gets picked up. I was always proud that my cat wasn't leaving hair on the floor. My mistake...I just didn't realize how much was there until I bought this sweeper which actually picks up cat hair. I would recommend this to anyone with cats.
I suggest making sure that the cone filter does not get clogged. Just pull the loose dirt off before/after each use.
I found this vacuum to be easy to store and easy to carry. I was surprised that it is harder to push than some other sweepers that I have used but it is so powerful that I dont mind. For once, my floors seem clean.
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