Eureka 4870GZ Boss Smart-Vac Upright Vacuum
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Tools and Hardware Reviews of Eureka 4870GZ Boss Smart-Vac Upright Vacuum
Customer Review: Best on cat hair--cleans floors, furniture!
Summary: 5 Stars
Wow. All I can say is Wow. I just got this vacuum, based on other good reviews, and it actually exceeds my expectations.
I have a 1-BR apartment, and two cats. The cat hair gets everywhere. I vacuumed all the floors and was impressed with the suction power--I had to actually tug on the handle to get it to come back to me. I noticed afterward that the carpet actually FELT different under my feet, like it had really been deep cleaned. Then, I used the crevice tool to get in all the corners, where all that hair likes to hide--it sucked it all right up. Then, here's the best part. I put the Power Paw rotating-brush-head on the hose, and wiped down all my upholstered furniture. The cat hair came off like magic. I even vacuumed places that didn't look dirty, because with a HEPA filter I knew I was removing cat dander and who knows what else. Even that gross hairy place where the cat sleeps? Clean as a whistle now, in about two seconds. Get this--after vacuuming my small apartment, which I didn't think was even all that dirty, the bag was half full. This vacuum finds the dirt and kills it.
Oh, and it's quiet too, as vacuums go.
The cons are really that it's almost too powerful--the stretch hose doesn't actually stretch that much because the motor sucks it back in so hard. And, it will not vacuum your small throw rugs, it will MURDER them (use the Power Paw and bend over to do them.)
The bottom line is, if you need a vacuum cleaner, you MUST buy this one. You must.
Customer Review: Beyond Excellent
Summary: 5 Stars
This vacuum is, simply put, the best vacuum I've ever used. I grew up with a Kirby, supposedly one of the best ever made, and this one blows it off the map.
The best feature is the ability to switch from floor to hose with just the twist of a knob. I find myself vacuuming things that I previously never touched with such an appliance. From mini-blinds to closet doors and knick-knacks, this feature makes "dusting" a thing of the past. No longer will I schlep through the house with a nasty rag and a bottle of spray just to kick more dust into the air than I actually clean.
Being able to adjust the suction by only turning the knob halfway to HOSE allows me to dust delicate collectibles and the tops of dressers without worrying about causing damage. I'm even able to finally get the dust off my silk flower arrangements safely!
The next best feature is the ease of use on bare floors. I now vacuum my kitchen instead of sweeping it. This vacuum is THAT good.
The true test of any vacuum, though, is how well it will clean 12 year old beige carpet. This vacuum passes with flying colors. In fact, parts of my carpet that were distinctly grayish are now back to being a nice sandy beige! The brush rolls at such a fantastic rate that the carpet even FEELS better beneath our feet.
I couldn't be more pleased with this purchase. The price is quite affordable compared to the high-end models and the features are outstanding.
This is truly a "best buy".
Customer Review: My Best Vacuum Ever
Summary: 5 Stars
I have a German Shepherd who Sheds Year Round, I brush him every day to every other day and it does not matter, He Sheds! If you have one you know what I mean. I have been researching for a Vacuum for quite sometime because I seriously needed a good one with excellent suction, I was ready to buy the Dyson DC14.
I checked out Consumer Reports and seen that this Eureka Boss 4870 was one of the Best Buys and then seen all the Reviews at a few other sites as well as here and thought on it and decided to save a lot of money and give it a try.
Well I used the stretch hose and dusting brush first and I will tell you this vacuum seriously just about sucked the pictures off my walls. I was shocked. I then went for the big job of vacuuming and WOW! I could not believe how clean the carpet was and how fast it picked up the Dog hair, I didn't have to keep going over the same spot. Great Suction this vacuum has. I am very pleased. Yes the big Lever you step on to pull the handle back is stiff, I use my heel. I figure it will loosen later on.
The Vacuum is no heavier than my old vacuum, so it is no big deal to me. It Gides going forward almost like it is self propelled and then you pull back on it as if it has a stronger suction to the carpet. But it is not hard at all. If this thing broke on me in two years from now I will buy another one. I never thought I could have a great Vacuum for this kind of price.
I give this 5 Stars all the way.
Customer Review: Best Vacuum I've Ever Owned
Summary: 5 Stars
Eureka 4870GZ Boss Smart-Vac Upright Vacuum
Gosh, how I love this vacuum.
Because I live above 9,000 feet, every vacuum I've owned has had very low suction, but this Eureka Boss really, really sucks. :-)
As the title says, this vacuum is the best. I bought a Hoover self-propelled one a couple years ago and it broke and it *always* clogged and the rotary brush cleaning attachment always stalled. I could stop it spinning with just a little pressure on it.
The Power Paw rotary brush attachment never stalled and it cleaned the stairs thoroughly.
One of the things I especially like about it is its thoughtful design. You know how when you get something jammed in the channels on the back of a vacuum, how you have to get a Torx driver and unscrew everything?
Well, with this one, all you have to do is turn a simple slotted knob in the back, disconnect the hoses, and the tubes come off the machine. Love it.
Another thing I like about it is that it has *bags*. That Hoover I bought was bagless and it was all a dirty chore cleaning out the dust collection hopper. UGH!
With this Eureka Boss, I just pop the old bag out and pop a new bag in. No muss, no fuss. :-)
Soooooo happy to have a vacuum now that truly sucks. :-)
Customer Review: Swept away
Summary: 5 Stars
This is our office vacuum; we have low pile office carpet but a lot of dust and paper fragments from the shredder. So we have to vacuum every day.
An upright makes so much sense for an office--no dragging around a cannister. The suction is excellent, which is typical for uprights as well.
The unit features a foam protective filter for the motor, and a HEPA filter, which for us allergic types is a bonus. HEPA's aren't inexpensive to replace (they cost on the order of $20) but they make a big difference in air quality when you clean. You can find anti-allergy bags (which are cloth type fine porous bags.) The unit also has a headlight, which is great to light dark corners (Ooo! We discovered we had an anthill near the back door. That was unpleasant!)
Unlike many inexpensive uprights, you can turn off the carpet beater in the base if you are using the hose attachment. There IS a hose attachment, which is great for corners and cobwebby ceilings. If only the hose were longer or more flexible. The tools are great including a "power paw" for small jobs with the hose as on stairs.
The unit is a bit heavy; I like the competing Oreck for its light weight but it didn't have a hose, so while I use one at home, the Eureka is better for only-can-have-one vacuum for the office. The price is reasonable and it's working out well for our needs.