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The Sanitaire SC689 Lightweight Upright Vacuum is an upright bagless vacuum that is light weight and a great option for commercial usage. The Sanitaire SC689 is built tough and is weighs just about 15lbs making it very maneuverable.

This vacuum cleaner is brought to you by Eureka is a brand owned by Electrolux AB an international group of companies and one of the largest manufacturers of appliances for home and commercial use.

Features & Performance

This commercial grade vacuum cleaner is powered by a 5 amp motor that generates a good amount of suction power. It effortlessly lifts dust off from carpets.

Since it is a bagless vacuum cleaner you can dispense with buying bags. The E-Z clean dirt cup holds up to 1.9 quarts of dust.  The dust cup is transparent and you can easily come to know when it needs to be emptied.

Two salient features on the usability front are the 12" wide cleaning path and the 30' long power cord. The wide cleaning path helps you to cover more area and helps cut down vacuuming time. The long power cord helps you to extend the reach of the vacuum cleaner.

The carpet also features six position height adjustments and enables you to clean carpets of different widths. It has a three position adjustable handle for the convenience of the operator.

Summary

The SC689 is backed by Electrolux one of the world's largest manufacturers of consumer and professional appliances. The model has been approved by OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration) and is certified by UL (Underwriters Laboratories).

This particular model of bagless upright vacuum cleaner represents a good balance between price and features.

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	What We Love...
	E-Z clean dirt cup OSHA Certified 3-position adjustable handle
	What Needs Improvement...
	No HEPA filtration Under powered motor

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Amazon Price: $246.57

The Sanitaire SC5845 Commercial Bagless Upright Vacuum/HEPA is an upright bagless vacuum that has received the coveted Green Label seal of approval by the Carpet and Rug Institute. The Sanitaire SC5845 has a commercial grade motor and is built for durability.

Although the SC5845 is especially designed for heavy duty commercial applications it can be used equally well at home.

This vacuum cleaner is brought to you by Eureka is a brand owned by Electrolux AB an international group of companies and one of the largest manufacturers of appliances for home and commercial use.

Features & Performance

The SC5845 is preassembled and is usable straight out of the box. Powered by a 10 amp motor, the cleaner has sufficient suction power to take care of even the most demanding of cleaning requirements.  In spite of the motor being  commercial grade, it makes very little noise.

Carpets can be a storehouse of dust, dust mites, pollen and other microscopic allergens. The SC5845 has a sealed HEPA filtration system. The vacuum ensures that 99.97% of all allergens up to 0.3 microns in size are absorbed by its HEPA filter.

The filter is machine washable and can be easily replaced after use. The vacuum is a bagless vacuum cleaner with a dirt cup system. The dirt cup needs to be emptied periodically.

Two salient features on the usability front are the 15" wide cleaning path and the 40' long power cord.  The wide cleaning path helps you to cover more area and helps cut down vacuuming time. The long power cord helps you to extend the reach of the vacuum cleaner.

The carpet also features seven height adjustments and enables you to clean carpets of all widths. It also has a clog free hose design.

Summary

The SC689 is backed by Electrolux one of the world's largest manufacturers of consumer and professional appliances. The model has been approved by OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration) and is certified by UL (Underwriters Laboratories).

It is slightly expensive.  But it is an effective  commercial grade vacuum cleaner with a number of features and the Green Label™ seal of approval from the CRI (Carpet and Rug Institute).

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	Extra large dirt cup CRI Certified Long life commercial motor
	What Needs Improvement...
	Expensive

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Amazon Price: $179.00

The Eureka 8853AVZ CAPTURE PLUS Pet Lover is for pet lovers who want to keep their homes free of not just pet hair but also pet smells. The Eureka 8853AVZ has a unique Pet Power Paw attachment for removing pet hair and charcoal filtration  technology that removes lingering pet odors.

Features and Performance

As is the case with most of the vacuum cleaners manufactured by Eureka, this model is equipped with a powerful motor that provides up to 12 amps of suction. The 8853AVZ is of an upright and bagless design with a an easy to empty dirt cup.  You don't have to buy  disposable bags.

The vacuum has a height adjustment feature that enables you to work on any either carpets or bare floors. The HEPA filtration technology promises you a home free of dust, pollen, dander and other microscopic allergens as it traps up to 99.99% of such allergens.

The 30 foot power cord helps you to clean up in and around the house  without having to plug in the vacuum into another outlet. The 15' wide cleaning head means you can clean more carpet or floor area with fewer strokes. It has a great electrostatic duster that picks up dust like a magnet from hard to reach places.

For pet lovers, collecting and picking up pet hair need not be a worry anymore. The Pet Power Paw is a nice attachment that is designed to pick up pet hair from carpets, upholstery, sofas, stairs or just about any place where you are likely to find pet hair and dander.

Summary

Pet owners have nice things to say about the vacuum. The Power Paw attachment is wonderful to use and is as effective in picking up loose pet hair as is claimed. It is easy to clean up the vacuum and its filters after use. It has great suction power.

A very frequent complaint is that the vacuum gets clogged very easily. Users opine that the machine has to be opened up and cleaned very often, sometimes during a single cleaning session. Other users however feel that the cleaning is a small price to pay, considering the vacuum's great suction power. Users have also complained about the quality and the overall reliability of the attachments.

The majority of users are satisfied and complaints are few and far between.

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	Removes pet hair effectively Charcoal filtration 30-foot power cord
	What Needs Improvement...
	Clogs easily Noise Heavy

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Amazon Price: $129.99

The Eureka 8851AVZ Capture+ is brought to you by Eureka a company that is environmentally conscious and committed to introducing innovative home care products. The 8851AVZ Capture+ is suitable for people who have cats and dogs as pets.

Pets leave around a lot of hair and dander. This often results in pet hair landing up in places that are hard to reach and clean.

Features and Performance

Let us first take a look at the basics. The model is equipped with a powerful motor that can provide up to 12 amps of suction. It is a upright and bagless model. You can dispense with buying or keeping a stock of replaceable bags. The vacuum's dust cup is easy to empty and clean.

The vacuum has a height adjustment feature that enables you to work on any either carpets or bare floors. The HEPA filtration technology promises you a home free of dust, pollen, dander and other microscopic allergens as it traps up to 99.99% of such allergens.

For pet lovers, the vacuum features an exclusive technology called the Pet Power Paw™ power brush that picks up and removes stubborn pet hair and dander from upholstery, stairs, behind sofas and other difficult to reach places. Pet hair is just one of the things that pet owners may have to live with.

The 30 foot power cord and the 15' cleaning path helps you to vacuum your home effectively and in a much lesser time. The electrostatic duster picks up dust like a magnet and you can use it to clean table tops, curtains and all those other areas that you had not thought possible.

Summary

Gives you great suction power and features that are normally available in cleaners that are much more expensive vacuums. An ideal cleaner for pet owners who like their home to be free  of pet hair. The cleaner looks good and has a nice design and is convenient to use.

One complaint that a number of users have is about the vacuum's tendency to get clogged very easily. Users opine that the machine has to be opened up and cleaned very often, sometimes during a single cleaning session. Other users however feel that the cleaning is a small price to pay, considering the vacuum's great suction power.

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	Great suction power Electrostatic duster Power paw
	What Needs Improvement...
	Clogs easily Noise Slightly Heavy

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Amazon Price: $117.84

The Eureka 3276AVZ Pet Lover is for pet lovers who want to keep their homes free of not just pet hair but also pet smells. The Eureka 3276AVZ has a unique Pet Power Paw attachment for removing pet hair and charcoal filtration  technology that removes lingering pet odors.

Pets leave around a lot of hair and dander. This often results in pet hair landing up in places that are hard to reach and clean. With the unique power paw attachment that is no longer a problem.

Features and Performance

Let us first take a look at the basics. The model is equipped with a powerful motor that can provide up to 12 amps of suction.  It is a upright and bagless model. You can dispense with  buying or keeping a stock of replaceable bags.  It has a Flip-Bottom dust cup that can be emptied very easily from the bottom. No mess no fuss.

The vacuum has a height adjustment feature that enables you to work on any either carpets or bare floors. The HEPA filtration technology promises you a home free of dust, pollen, dander and other microscopic allergens as it traps up to 99.99% of such allergens.

For pet lovers, the vacuum features an exclusive technology called the Pet Power Paw™ Power Brush that picks up and removes stubborn pet hair and dander from upholstery, stairs, behind sofas and other difficult to reach places. Pet hair is just one of the things that pet owners may have to live with.  Pet hair and dander causes odors. The 3276AVZ features charcoal filtration technology that helps to remove those lingering odors that pets may cause.

The 30 foot power cord and the 15' cleaning path helps you to vacuum your home effectively and in a much lesser time. The electrostatic duster picks up dust like a magnet and you can use it to clean table tops, curtains and all those other areas that you had not thought possible.

Summary

Gives you great suction power and features that are normally available in cleaners that are much more expensive vacuums. An ideal cleaner for pet owners who like their home to be free not just of pet hair but also of odor.  The cleaner looks good and has a nice design and is convenient to use.

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	Charcoal Filter Electrostatic duster Power paw
	What Needs Improvement...
	Handle not adjustable Noise Slightly Heavy

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Amazon Price: $95.00

The Eureka 2999DVZ Uno has a number of  innovative features that makes it an effective and easy to use vacuum cleaner. The Eureka 2999 DVZ Uno has a number of useful attachments that help you to clean just about any part of your house.

It is an upright and bagless model with a built in dirt cup. You can forever dispense with buying disposable bags.

Features and Performance

With a motor capable of generating a maximum of 12 amps of power, the vacuum provides you with enough suction for just about any cleaning task. It is not too heavy and can be easily moved around the house.

The Adjustable Telescopic Handle  is very comfortable and it can be adjusted to suit individual height. This makes  for easier handling of the vacuum cleaner.

The height adjustment feature helps you to clean different surface types. A flick of the switch and you move from cleaning the carpet to a bare linoleum floor. A cord length of 30 feet means that you can clean most parts of your home without having to replug the machine into another power outlet. A 15' cleaning head means that you can cover more area of a surface with fewer strokes.

A HIPA filter is essential especially if you suffer from allergies. The HIPA filter in this machine helps to remove 99.99% of all allergens such as pollen, dander, dust mites and other microscopic particles.

The Power Paw™ with Riser Visor™ helps you to remove dust and animal hair from hard to reach places such as behind the sofa and the stairs.

Summary

A nice vacuum cleaner that is not too heavy and certainly not too expensive. Packed with a number of features it is designed to be flexible and look after various cleaning requirements. Users have generally reported that this vacuum works well. Users are very pleased with the electrostatic duster.

No significant issues have been reported by users except that the vacuum clogs and needs to be cleaned out very frequently. All in all a good buy if you consider the price and the available features.

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	Easily put together Hepa Filter Electrostatic duster
	What Needs Improvement...
	Turbo brush hard to remove from attachment case Large size Heavy

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Amazon Price: $59.99

The Eureka 431F Bagless Lightweight Upright Vacuum Cleaner brought to you from the house of Eureka is a lightweight, sturdy and a very practical vacuuming solution. The Eureka 431F is very easy to manoeuvre around the house and can be stored away after use in a closet without taking up too much space.

Features and Performance

Yes, this vacuum weighs just above 11 lbs. Even thought it has a lightweight construction and design, it has a 12 amp motor that provides powerful suction capabilities.

As it is a bagless design, you do not have to buy disposable bags for your vacuum. Dust collects in a dirt cup and it is very easy to empty the dirt cup.

A HEPA filtration system is very necessary to keep the surroundings in your home not just clean of dust but also virtually free of various allergy causing agents such as dust & microscopic particles, pollen and dust mites. Such a feature is a boon for people suffering from allergies.

The Eureka 431F is equipped with a HEPA filter that removes 100% of dust and 99.99% of allergy causing agents such as pet hair and dander, pollen, dust mites or other microscopic particles.

It has a unique feature called the on/off brushroll. In order to use the vacuum on carpets turn the brushroll on. In order to use it on bare floors just turn it off.

Summary

Users report good performance from the vacuum cleaner.  It is a light, well built and inexpensive vacuum cleaner that is easy to use and store. However users report that its performance on hard floors was not as expected.

All in all it is a good vacuum cleaner if you have a small and carpeted home and are looking for a machine that doesn't take up a lot of storage space.

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	Lightweight Hepa Filter Powerful suction
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	Doesn't work well on hard floors 20-Foot Power Cord Height adjustment

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The Eureka 2996AVZ Altima is a versatile vacuum cleaner that has a number of convenient features that take the drudgery out of the chore of vacuuming. The 2996AVZ Altima has a unique Power Paw with Riser Visor that picks up pet hair from from upholstery, stairs and other hard to reach places.

The 2996AVZ is an upright and bagless model with a built in dust cup. You can forever dispense with buying disposable bags.

Features & Performance

It is very easy to clean the dust cup once it is filled. There are no messy filters in the dirt cup that usually make cleaning difficult.

The unit is powered by a powerful 12 amp motor. You can reach most inaccessible places with its power cord as it is 30 feet long.

A HEPA filtration system is very necessary to keep the surroundings in your home not just clean of dust but also virtually free of various allergy causing agents such as dust & microscopic particles, pollen and dust mites. Such a feature is a boon for people suffering from allergies.

The Altima 2996AVZ comes equipped with a HEPA filter that removes 99.99% of allergens. You also don't need to clean the filter very often.

It ships with a number of tools for helping you with various vacuuming tasks. It has a Telescopic Self Cleaning Duster. This attachment uses electrostatic charges to pick up dust from delicate and hard to reach places.

A 15" cleaning head means that you need to use fewer vacuum strokes to clean a surface.

Summary

It is not a very expensive vacuum cleaner. As per users feedback, the model performs well in cleaning carpets and picking up pet hair. There are a few issues relating to overall build quality and reliability of the unit.

If you have a small family and are living in a small apartment that is not very heavily carpeted then you can definitely consider buying this unit.

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	Hepa Filter Electrostatic Duster 15" wide cleaning path
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	Build Quality Performance on bare floors Weight

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Amazon Price: $91.58

The Eureka 2991AVZ Altima is a vacuum cleaner with a powerful suction and great performance in cleaning carpets. The 2991AVZ Altima is a versatile design with a number of useful attachments that make vacuuming very convenient.

This is an upright and bagless model with a built in dust cup. You can forever dispense with buying disposable bags.

Features & Performance

It is very easy to clean the dust cup once it is filled. There are no messy filters in the dirt cup that usually make cleaning difficult.

The unit is powered by a powerful 12 amp motor. You can reach most inaccessible places with its power cord as it is 30 feet long.

A HEPA filtration system is very necessary to keep the surroundings in your home not just clean of dust but also virtually free of various allergy causing agents such as dust & microscopic particles, pollen and dust mites. Such a feature is a boon for people suffering from allergies.

The Altima 2991AVZ comes equipped with a HEPA filter that removes 99.99% of allergens. You also don't need to clean the filter very often.

It ships with a number of tools for helping you with various vacuuming tasks. It has a Telescopic Self Cleaning Duster. This attachment uses electrostatic charges to pick up dust from delicate and hard to reach places. Its Power Paw with Turbo Visor picks up pet hair from upholstery, stairs and other hard to reach places.

A 15" cleaning head means that you need to use fewer vacuum strokes to clean a surface.

Summary

It is not a very expensive vacuum cleaner. As per users feedback, the model performs well in cleaning carpets and picking up pet hair. There are a few issues relating to overall build quality and reliability of the unit.

If you have a small family and are living in a small apartment that is not very heavily carpeted then you can definitely consider buying this unit.

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	Hepa Filter Electrostatic Duster 15" wide cleaning path
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	Build Quality Performance on bare floors Weight

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The Eureka 433A Optima Lightweight Upright Vacuum Cleaner is an extremely lightweight vacuum cleaner that packs the power of a heavier upright vacuum. The Eureka 433A is versatile in design and flexible to cater to various cleaning requirements. The vacuum cleaner is brought to you by Eureka, a company that has a wide range of vacuums to cater to different requirements.

Features & Performance

It is an upright and bagless model with a built in dirt cup. You can forever dispense with buying disposable bags.  If you have a large house that needs frequent cleaning, then you can consider this vacuum as it is easy to maneuver and carry around.

It is powered by a 12 amp motor that provides good suction power.

It is an easy to use unit with the controls placed very ergonomically. You can reach most inaccessible places with its easy to use design. However the length of the power cord, at just 20 feet is slightly disappointing.

It also has a number of useful attachments. It has multi-surface cleaning capabilities. You can switch easily between cleaning the carpet to cleaning the floor with the on/off brush roll.

Pet owners are happy with the vacuum as they feel it cleans up pet hair very easily.

One significant draw back reported by users is with the overall usability of the dirt cup. The dirt cup is very small and fills up very easily. It would be a good idea to keep a couple of spare filters handy when you are cleaning a large area.

Because the dirt cup fills up easily, the unit tends to become very noisy within a short duration of use.

Users report good performance with thin or low pile carpets. However the unit doesn’t work very well with shaggy or thick pile carpets.

Summary

The fact remains that the Optima 433A is an inexpensive and affordable unit. Users have reported overall good performance. It is easy to use and can be easily stored in a small closet. If you have a small family and are living in a small apartment that is not very heavily carpeted then you can definitely consider buying this unit.

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	What We Love...
	Inexpensive Lightweight Easy to store and use
	What Needs Improvement...
	Poor Performance on heavily carpeted areas Dirt cup needs to be emptied frequently Noise