Eureka 431BX Optima Lightweight Upright Vacuum
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Tools and Hardware Reviews of Eureka 431BX Optima Lightweight Upright Vacuum
Customer Review: Pet hair? What pet hair? Greatest Vacuum I've Ever Had!
Summary: 5 Stars
This vacuum works out great in my wall to wall carpeted apartment and cleans up the hair my two cats shed on the carpet and furniture exceptionally well. I bought the Optima after my old Hoover died and one of the Amazon reviewers mentioned that the Optima was great on pet hair. Between this review and the price I bought one and it really is the best vacuum I've ever had. Some of the reviews have talked about it's noise, but this is pretty much a problem with every vacuum and the Optima is about average in that regard. You do have to clean the filter, clean out the cannister and cut hair out of the brush, all of which are a pain. However, what I'm more impressed about is the sheer amount of pet hair, trash and other fibers and such that the vacuum actually sucks up. In fact I didn't realize how poorly my old hoover performed until I used the Optima for the first time. It's a small vacuum, but it picks up as much or more than a full size vacuum, hence the need for the maintenance. I've also started using it more since with the bagless vacuum I can actually see how much trash is being picked up and it's rather unpleasant to think about. I've also found the more often I use it, the less maintenance I have to perform between uses. This vacuum is also exceptionally light and with the retractable handle it fits perfectly into my small utility closet. The tools and hose it comes with also make cleaning pet hair off the furniture extremely easy. It also works fine on my linoleum floors. A great affordable vacuum!Customer Review: comments - considering purchase
Summary: 5 Stars
Using my $400+ canister/power mate, my X-cleaning person was like a bull in a china shop. She ran over and cut the cord, ripped part of the binding off a small area rug, pulled some of the fringe from a small area rug and let it pull until it broke the belt. The powermate has a savety shut-off but it is still strong enough to damage things that do not go into the brushes far enough to trigger the shut-off (I guess) since I avoid running over things about 100% of the time I'm not sure what she did. I also have a $200+ upright that is nothing but junk. The 'on board' attachments fall off all over the place so I just tossed them in a box (at least I knew where they were, every time I engaged the hose I got a big pinch, it is bagless and is so loaded with static it won't let go of the dirt. I HATE it! So I'm thinking of the Eureka; have had great Eureka products in the past. When someone else has to vacuum for me they will not get the chance to ruin my powermate again. Not running over anything especially ANY electric wire, common sence? more duh!
I did not see a review that addresed how low this little marvel will go like under the bed. I was especially looking for this feature, wish someone would comment.
HINT: If others have experienced the static problem, I used static spray in the container of my imported landfill and that didn't help much, but a dryer sheet helped pretty well.
Customer Review: Mean Green Vacuum Machine
Summary: 5 Stars
My son moved to an apt in San Diego from the dorms and needed a vac. We saw this at Sam's Club and bought it - it fit the budget, and worked great! I was so impressed that when our Hoover Concept One started to fail, I bought another one for our house -- what a difference. It doesn't have a powered drive, like our Hoover had, so I get some exercise. But man, does it clean!
I had just "Hoovered" our master bedroom earlier in the day before I went out and bought this; it was amazing how much crud this Mean Green Vacuum Machine picked up on a carpet I had just vacuumed! And while the dust cup filter does tend to get clogged pretty quickly, you can either beat it out (preferably outdoors) over a garbage can, or you can wash it in water! Up to 6 times! They last 6 months or more. Unbelievable! Plus it came with a spare filter (at least the one's we bought at Sam's Club did). Don't believe me? Read the review on about.com, or read the manual. At $10/filter (and 2 come with the unit), the vacuum is only about $40. I'm tempted to buy another one, since we live in a 2 story and that way we can leave one upstairs and one downstairs. What a bargain! It fits great on the stairs, the onboard tools work fantastic, and I haven't had a problem using it on tile floor (yes, the dogs stay outdoors). I don't even mind vacuuming anymore, now that I know the floors are getting clean.
Customer Review: Best Vacuum for the Money
Summary: 5 Stars
Not sure what people expect from a $60 upright to give this thing any less than 5 stars... the Optima is a great value and the perfect apartment vacuum. I bought it on a whim to replace my old Hoover and I've been looking for reasons to use it.
Some things to know if you're considering buying it:
-the suction power is RIDICULOUS; the vacuum is difficult to move because it suctions itself to the floor so hard
-there is no height adjustment; has not been an issue for me, but shag owners beware!
-it's smaller than most carry-on luggage and will fit in any closet or large cabinet
-avocado green is the new black
-there are only two attachments: a crevice tool and a brush
-the canister was easy to empty and clean
-mine came with a HEPA filter; not sure why others have had different filters
-it's surprisingly quiet; you can have a conversation over the noise of the engine or vacuum at night
-the engine exhaust is right above the base; not a problem for me because I vacuum at an angle and it blows upward
-build quality is solid (Eureka is owned by Electrolux, so I'd expect nothing less)
Overall, one of the best purchases I've made in a while. My carpet looks and feels different after two weeks of use. If you live in 700 sq ft or less, quit reading these reviews and just buy it.
Customer Review: I may never have to vacuum again!!!
Summary: 5 Stars
I may never have to vacuum again, or at least until the novelty wears off. We picked this little number up for $49.99 over the weekend. My 4 year old spotted it and fell in love. I have been doing massive vacuum research for the past 3 months, and had decided not to spend over $100 for a vac. Seems the lifespan of a vacuum is about 4 years. I was a bit apprehensive about the small stature, but was totally amazed with the suctioning power (12 amps). The sparkly green color is fun. There are no bells and whistles, so less to malfunction. It comes with the brush tool and crevice tool. Optional power-paw roller brush tool sold separately. It vacuums carpets and hard floor surfaces. Works well on rugs. There is no carpet height adjustment and this is fine for Berber and/or other low pile carpeting, not sure how it would perform on high pile carpeting. It is lightweight, so I don't have to worry about buying another vacuum for downstairs. It also fits nicely on the steps so I can easily vacuum there as well. With the telescoping handle, my 4 year old has taken over the task of vacuuming, it is just her size with the handle down! She is quite thorough! I have read reviews from others saying that it is difficult to push, but she has no trouble. I take the container outside to empty the debris, and clean the filter with the shop vac. It is super!