Eureka AirSpeed Vacuum Review
When we moved from a duplex with carpet to our house with all laminate floors, I thought I’d never have to vacuum again. Surely a quick sweep of the floors with a dust mop would be enough. It was…until we adopted Chloe.
Now don’t get me wrong. We love Chloe, the dog. But do you see that hair?
She sheds like crazy! Every morning I sweep the floors, and every morning it looks like someone lost an entire head of hair! It’s that bad!
With that in mind, I jumped at the chance to review the Eureka AirSpeed vacuum cleaner.
About the Eureka AirSpeed
The Eureka AirSpeed is a bagless 12 amp vacuum with a HEPA filter. The first thing I noticed when I pulled it out of the box is how much lighter it was than my old vacuum. I also noticed that the dust cup was a good size, important when you’re vacuuming up lots of dog hair!
Included on board attachments include a 3 position wand, a crevice tool, a dusting brush, and a turbo nozzle. A bare floor nozzle and wand and a stair hose are not included, but are available for purchase separately.
Also included is a filter brush, so you can clean off the filter, increasing the length of time you can use the filter before replacing.
The vacuum includes four height settings: high carpet, medium carpet, low carpet, and bare floor.
The recommended maintenance schedule is to empty the dust cup after each use, clean or replace the filter regularly, and replace the exhaust filter every six months (or more if needed).
The key difference between the AirSpeed and other vacuums is the fact that there is no lengthy hose for debris to travel, which increases the vacuum’s suction power. The hose is only used in attachment mode.
Randall Sandlin, Eureka’s general manager of consumer experience and innovation says,
Most upright vacuums propel air through a nozzle and hose system that is long and full of twists and texturing. AirSpeed cleans carpets better than many other uprights because we have removed the hose from the equation and replaced it with wider, shorter tubes, allowing more airflow to go through the vacuum, which results in a powerful, deep clean.
I must say, the way the hose is set up on the airspeed, allowing for quickly switching between vacuum and attachment mode, is certainly consumer friendly.
My Experience with the Eureka Air Speed
I really liked the AirSpeed’s ease of use! After I began vacuuming, the first thing I noticed was that the vacuum cleaned the edges of the floor really well. Instead of needing the crevice tool, I just ran the vacuum up against the wall and the dog hair along the wall was sucked right up!
I loved the bare floor setting, as the brush roll doesn’t hit my floor and damage the laminate.
And my favorite feature of the AirSpeed is the fact that switching from vacuum mode to attachment mode is so easy. You just flip a dial and pick up the attachment hose. I found that it was really easy to be vacuuming along and switch to the hose attachment to quickly reach under a bookcase, then switch back to vacuum the rest of the floor.
When finished vacuuming, the dust cup is easy to remove and empty.
The Low Down on the Eureka Airspeed
Pros:
- Lightweight
- Vacuums edges well
- Easy to switch to attachment mode
- Large dust cup
- Filter brush to help extend filter life
Cons:
- The on/off switch seems a little flimsy, and I worry it will break eventually, especially if the kids vacuum.
My Overall Thoughts
I really liked this vacuum. Despite my concern about the on/off switch, I will be ditching my older Kenmore in favor of the new Eureka. What sold me on the Eureka was the edge cleaning and the ease of attachment use.
The Eureka AirSpeed is available for $119.96 at Walmart.com or in Walmart stores. To find out more about the Eureka AirSpeed, visit Eureka.com.
You tell me: What is most important to you, when considering a new vacuum?
*Disclaimer: Eureka provided me with a vacuum in exchange for my honest review.
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By Lynnae McCoy, on Sep 30, 2010
I'm Lynnae, wife of one and stay-at-home mom of two. I'm committed to getting out of debt by being frugal with my choices in life.
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For me it is important to have a vacuum that does its job and does it well. I have a son with allergies and I need it to pick up the allergens in the house without redispersing them into the air. :)
For me, I look for a powerful vacuum that is reasonably priced and has a longer-than-average life expectancy.
I look for one that will work on both bare floors and on carpet. I also like one that is light since we live in a split level house.
Vacuum bags are a deal-breaker for me. It’s one more ongoing expense that’s unnecessary (and, in my experience, they’re hard to find!)
My biggest things are that it would last a long time and that it is high quality. Many appliances seem to be throwaways, and I think a good vacuum can and should see you through many years and many spills and messes!
I look for a vacuum that is easy to carry between the 3 floors in my house and out to the garage when I want to clean the cars. Some are too heavy and don’t have convenient handles for carrying, making them cumbersome.
When I am looking for a vacuum, I look for versatility- we have carpet and hardwood. I need a vacuum, that can reach under furniture (with attachments or by itself), one that I can use on the carpeted steps, and one that isn’t too heavy. A long cord is always a bonus, as well as ease of use. I used to used bags, but, now, am really happy with my bagless one. I would also like it to be durable.
I also need one to pick up the dog hair. We have a sheltie and she sheds a lot of hair. It should also be lightweight.
I would like a vacuum that is lightweight so I can carry it up and down the stairs easily.
I think in addition to being durable, it has to be able to transition easily from bare floor to rugs, since the vast majority of our flooring is hardwood with throw rugs.
I need a vacuum that picks up lots of dog and cat hair on wood floors but also one with a bag that doesn’t stink of dog and cat hair after one vacuuming. I have these supposedly HEPA filter bags that are very expensive and still the vacuum smells and when I vacuum, the smell is spread throughout the house!
I think flexibility for both bare floors and carpeted floors are important. Plus I suction and being lightweight are important attributes as well.
The most important feature about a vaccum for me would have to be suction power. I hate having to go over the same spot over and over!
Ability to pick up cat and dog hair! More animals than humans at my house!
What do I look for in a vacuum? I have three cats. Three cats and all the fur that entails… plus I live in a charmingly old apartment, which means cracks, crevices, and radiators. Have you ever tried to vacuum cat hair from in/around/behind a radiator? Not a fun time.
I want a lightweight vacuum that picks up the dirt for a good price.
I look for a vacuum that does a good job with pet hair since we have 2 shedders.
I look for a lightweight vacuum (or else I am NOT going to want to lug that thing out of the closet!) that have good suction (unlike the one I currently have, that requires many passes over the same spot to pick up dirt!). This sounds like a good one!
Hi Lynnae,
I look for the power of the vacuum when choosing one. Sounds like this Eureka might be one that would suit my needs.
The most important thing I am looking for is the ability to suck up cat hair not only off floors but also off furniture and the cat tree house. Sounds like this vacuum might fit the bill AND it’s cheaper than the Animal Dyson.
I look for a vacuum the has good suction. I cannot count the number of vacuums that I have had to replace because the suction wasn’t what it was supposed to be!
I have pets, so the ability to handle pet hair and really get it out of the carpet is a must for me!
Portability – Can i get it up and downstairs easily
I love a vacuum with good suction, no bags, and a good edge cleaner. One that isn’t too loud (no need for earplugs) is a plus as well. We have allergies, so a HEPA filter is also a nice feature.
I think the most important thing to me when choosing a vacuum is suction power and the ability to change between carpet and tile without hassle since my house has both throughout. This seems like an awesome vacuum!
A vacuum must have excellent suction that actually picks dirt/lint/etc. up. Lightweight is a plus.
Right now, my biggest consideration is the price!! Unfortunately, I am getting what I pay for! We have two dogs and a cat, plus three kids and steps!! I need a miracle vacuum! :-)
When I am looking for a vac I need something that does well with pet hair. We have a labradoodle that sheds lots! Of course price is a major consideration!
The most important thing to me about a vacuum cleaner is that it actually picks up pet hair, not just rolls over it. I have 3 dogs and they all shed. I would love to try this vacuum cleaner.
I look for a vacuum that can handle pet(s) hair and two little ones… especially when one of the little ones believes he need to move dirt around the yard!!!
The biggest consideration for me when shopping for a product is the quality versus durability versus versatility versus price factor. This holds true for selecting a vacuum also; we hope in any purchase we never suffer buyers remorse.
I look for a vacuum with great suction and lightweight!!! I also look for some other features but these would be my main two!!
The most important feature for me is the suction.
I would love a vaccuum to continue its suction power. It seems a few weeks after you get it out of the box its never the same.
I have multiple animals and anything that can REALLY handle pet hair is a winner in my book!
Most important to me is suction, but lightweight is also a major concern, as I have to carry it up and down several flights of stairs.
I like a vacuum that has good suction and picks things up along the edges. The other major thing for me is a long cord – seems like the cords get shorter and shorter.
I have 3 dogs and a cat. The black lab sheds terribly. I need a vacuum with good suction that can not only pull the animal hair off the carpet and furniture, but also be able to go over bare floors to continue to catch the dog fur.
I look for a vacuum that sucks every time. Our current one has a zillion filters and those filters clog easy (we have a house with many mammals). I get tired of it stopping & the little red light coming on saying we need to clean the filters. We have to take them out & wash them & wait hours for them dry…. ug!
I look for a good HEPA filter to keep allergies under control.
We have a white lab who sheds constantly and two cats shedding also, I need a vacuum that has MAJOR suction and doesn’t lose it. But I also think price is a big concern. Hard to find both!
I look for usability in a vacuum. I want it to be light enough to handle on the stairs, easy to push/pull, and compact enough to store in a closet.
I really need a new vacuum, my dog sheds too and the current vacuum does not get all the hair… HEPA filter is a HUGE plus…
Most important to me is the ability to pick up cat hair and attachments for upholstery. Four cats can make for a lot of hair on the carpets and furniture.
I need a vacuum that works with pet hair and hardwood floors, and HEPA is good too for my allergies.
Definitely keeping the cat hair at bay is the most important. I don’t know how an 8 pound creature produces so much hair but every day there are more cat tumbleweeds!
What I would give for a new vacuum! I have no idea how these animals find me, but we now have three cats and two (very large and hairy) dogs. For the last year, my vacuum stopped working except for the hose. So, that’s how I vacuum. On my hands and knees with the stupid hose. lol…. It’s a sight to see. A new vacuum (that actually works and picks up gobs of hair without dying!) would be a godsend!
I want a vacuum to have really great suction, and a fine filter. With our current vacuum, I can see tiny dust particles flying out the back of the vacuum. I want a vacuum that catches all that dust!
When considering a new vacuum, power, versatility and ease of use are the most important things for me. Having three cats (who shed A LOT) and a chocolate lab puppy who is VERY playful outside, I need the suction power to pick up all of the cat hair and also the dirt/debris that the puppy brings in from outside. A vacuum would need to be versatile for me, as I also have bare floor in my house. I would also choose a vacuum that is lightweight and easy to use, as I have two sets of stairs in my house. Attachments should be easily accesible during vacuuming, so that you’re not fumbling around when trying to use it. Nothing stinks more when you’re trying to get ready for company and break a sweat doing it because your vacuum is heavy and hard to use!
We, too, have a dog that sheds so the ability to pick up dog hair is the most important feature to me.
Powerful attachments! I have a cat, and have to use the attachments almost on a daily basis to remove hair from her favorite chair. My current vacuum has what it calls a “pet” attachment, but it is not nearly powerful enough. I usually end up going low-tech and using a lint roller.
I am seeking an affordable, durable vacuum with lots of suction.
When considering buying a vacuum, price is the most important to me for now because I’m a renter. I’m not that picky because I know the landlord will clean my apartment again after I move out, so I’m fine as long as it meets my cleanness standard.
The most important thing for me in a vacuum is durability. Most of the vacuums have enough suction power these days, but it seems like little pieces always break off.
The most important thing to me about a vacuum is that it has good suction and is not too heavy, we have pets and hardwood floors so cleaning is a constant.
I love a vacuum that will get the edges good on carpet. My upstairs is carpet and the downstairs is laminate flooring. I thought the same thing about a quick sweep until we got our Doberman! His hair sticks to everything and seems to love the edges of the carpet where most vacuum’s can not clean!!
Living with 10 cats, need a vacuum that picks up pet hair. I have found that bagless vacuums do the best.
The amount of suction is most important to me! I have 2 dogs and a cat and even though I brush them regularly they shed a LOT. I have hardwood floors and so I can see every hair. Knowing that I’ve sucked all of the hair up is really important to me.
powerful suction comes first…with baby AND dog being able to get the las cheerio and alll the hair up is vital with my 9 month old crawling all over the floor and putting everything in his mouth! After that i look for filtration because i have allergies and like to keep the air quality as high as i can!
Lightweight and bagless with good power. A long cord would be nice too!
Haven’t considered one in a long time; but with two floors (upstairs and down) lightweight and manuevarable is good. Also like good suction to get all the dirt living in the woods brings. Like the idea of easy switch to attachment and not needing an attachment to get the edges.
When considering a new vacuum cleaner, I want to know that I can easily fix it if it breaks. I have had so many vacuum cleaners just stop working, but I don’t know what is wrong with them! It is not frual to buy a new vacuum cleaner every few years because you don’t know what is wrong, so you just buy a new one. My husband is working to teach me this stuff and he always tells me to read the operators manual. The other thing I need to consider is I have bare floors, rugs on bare floors, short carpet and med carpet as well as stairs. The kids are all older and I don’t have any pets, so those are not things that I need to consider.
I look for a vacuum that will pick up cat hair as I have three cats. Also things such as mud and leaves and pieces of paper that the cats chew up and rip apart. I think airspeed would be good for me and they say it cleans up along walls without the crevice tool. That’s super
The very most important characteristic of a vacuum cleaner for me is that it is bagless. Having to buy bags for a vacuum takes too much time and money. Simple is better.
We, too, have a large dog that sheds – ALOT! Would love a lightweight vacuum that really does the job!! I have mostly tile floors, but using a broom is just not good enough. So I run the vacuum regularly, especially to get up the dog hair.
The first vacuum I ever bought for my own household was a five-gallon ShopVac. I was living at a horse farm and needed something with plenty of suction, was easy to clean and could stand some hard use. I still have my Shop Vac, but it’s been moved to the “man cave.” I still look for those things in a new vacuum – I now live on five acres with my husband and three dogs (a retriever, a Heeler and a GSD). We track gravel, dirt, mud and what-all else into the house, which is mostly hardwood with one carpeted room. I need something that will clean carpet of dog hair and dirt while going over my hardwood without damage. Not only that, but I look for a good HEPA and a bagless canister to keep my home allergen-free.
The main thing I look @ is bagless. I no longer wish to figure out when it’s full and have to buy a package of a few. Suction power has to be strong. I have 2 indoor dogs and 3 kids moving the dust and dog hair around. Filter is another part that I would prefer it be one that easy to clean and not have to continually replace.
I am 65 so the most important feature of a new vacuum would be if it is lightweight. I also like the fact it is bagless. I do not have to spend money on sweeper bags.
Durability is the most important feature to me. It seems like we have to buy a new vacuum cleaner every 12-18 months! It would also be nice to have a vacuum that the hose attachment doesn’t come undone all the time (therefore blowing debris out behind it).
For me, the most important thing in a vacuum is a strong suction. I have a dog and a cat AND a baby that just learned to crawl, so it’s really important to me to get all that hair sucked up! I also like bagless vacuums because I am lazy and cheap and hate buying vacuum bags!
Granted cost is important but so is the suction. I have pets and the pet hair is always there.
When looking for a new vacuum, many things are taken into consideration. I live in a small apartment so space is of great value to me. I also live on the third floor so I need something light I can haul up and down stairs. I also need a vacuum that will pick up anything. I can’t stand using a vacuum that needs to be run over the same spot twelve times before it’s clean. But the most important part, is it needs to be cheap. While I’d love to spend hundreds and get a wonderful vacuum, that’s just not an option right now.
Suction… although the vacuum must also be light enough to carry up and down the stairs.
For me, the important characteristics of a vacuum cleaner are: how well it picks up dirt, hair, & other junk on the floor, how heavy it is, and how LOUD it is. I also prefer NO bags. If it will pick up the stuff on my floor and won’t bust my eardrums, that will satisfy me in most areas.
Space, how much space does it take to store it. Important for a small house with not much closet space.
my vacuum cleaner just broke and with our kitty i could really use a new one
i love a good vacuum cleaner to make cleaning times shorter
Ease of use and being low maintenance…I have a vacuum that uses water and while it does a great job cleaning the basin of all the gunk and washing and drying it is a lot of work. I would love to own a vacuum that I could pull out to do quick touch ups as needed on busy days.
Having fibromyalgia, having a vacuum that is light in wieght is really important to me.I don’t have pets & live alone, so my needs are pretty light but I really like a vacuum to be light in weight. This one sounds great!
Oh man, you had me with the dog picture. I have a very sheddy Golden Retriever!
I always appreciate a good vacuum that has a lot of maneuverability. I find that the easier it is to move a vacuum around the quicker the job gets done (of course lightness plays a factor and suction is huge in that you don’t have to go over the same spot FIVE times!).
When i buy a vacuum i look for…..the bagless kind and that it is easy to clean.
tcogbill at live dot com
I need a vacuum that is effective and lightweight, since I’ll be carrying it up and down the stairs all the time (and navigating around a pregnant belly and a toddler who loves to climb the stairs)!
I consider 2 things when looking at vacuums, suction and HEPA filters. I have allergies so I need good suction to get up the pet hair, dander and dust in my carpets and then I need a HEPA filter to keep it in the vacuum.
racergirl1313 @ hotmail.com
I, too, am a senior citizen and the weight is a factor in using a vacuum. I also want one that retains its suction on both carpets and bare floors and does not use bags, as I think bags are a waste of money, as well as a factor in losing suction. Of course the price is also a factor, also! Fixed income, you know?
When buying a vacuum my primary concern is how it will handle pet hair! We have 2 labs and one sheds constantly! I need a dependable vacuum that can handle the fur.
Suction power, ease of use, weight and noise it generates.
Pet hair! I have two cats who despise being brushed, and it makes for a lot of shedding.
The most important factors to me is does it have enough power and is it still light enough. I can’t heft around those huge machines anymore due to a back injury but it still needs to clean well.
Must be light yet powerful. Must be easy to clean out :)
Must clean dried moo-mud out of the carpet in the wet soggy winters here…
Must be able to handle a little moisture where it rains 300 days a year…. :)
The most important thing is obviously how it cleans… but how loud it is matters a lot to me, also. My current vacuum has probably damaged my hearing over the years…
The most important factor is if it is lightweight because I have to lug it up stairs. I also prefer the convinience of bagless.
Most important to me is being a good value for the money. And also doing a good job of cleaning, of course! :-)
The biggest thing I consider when buying a vacuum is how well it picks up pet hair.
suction is the most important thing ot me in a vacuum cleaner.
Suction, suction, and suction is what I look for. My dream is to find a vacuum that the brush doesn’t get all wound up with my daughter’s long hair!
When considering a new vacuum, I would look for ease of use. I like to use a vacuum that is not only lightweight but has terrific suction as well as HEPA filters. We have a couple of indoor/outdoor cats who bring in lots of dirt and hair.
Good strong suction is most important for me…….feel like that gets the carpet really clean….
A light weight vacuum cleaner that does not scratch my laminate floors, is easy to store, and cleans the moldings nicely.
with two dogs and two cats and two boys HAIR of all kinds inthe one thing a vac needs to really pick up around here
Both I and my cat have long hair, so I want to find a vacuum that either eliminates the brush roll (which gets stuck if a couple of long strands get wrapped around the roll) or makes it easier to clean! Something small and lightweight is nice, too, since I live in an apartment.
“I and my cat”?! – I mean, my cat and I. Wow! Grammar fail.
I have all laminate floors, but with a dog and 2 cats…I would love to have a lightweight vac that can vac around the edges easily!!
My living room carpet is endlessly covered in pet hair so this sounds like the perfect vacuum for me!
A vacuum that is lightweight and easy to push but does a good job on the floor.
It must pick up all of the dog hair,
Be lightweigt and easy to maneuver.
I definitely want a vac that picks up all of my cat’s hair and sucks up deep down into the carpeting we have. Also, a versatile vac is a must – works on any type of flooring. I appreciate it being light weight so that vacumning is not a chore – not clunky so that it takes up a lot of space for storage either.
I am drooling over this vacuum! I have 2 dogs, 3 cats and the most important thing I need in a vacuum is the suction. I need good, faithful suction for all the pet hair!
Fingers crossed :)
I need a sturdy and reliable vacuum that can handle lots of pet hair from several dogs, dust from living in the countryside and just all the dirt that gets dragged in from the dogs and humans. I have a good sized house, which needs to be vacuumed more often than the average home too. So I really want a vacuum that’s going to be able to handle what I’ve got and not give out one me! Thanks for the opportunity.
That it does all that it claims.
That it gets the edges of the carpet well!
Between the three ladies of the house (long hair), four kids tracking in sand and debris and a cat, suction power and not having to deal with hose blockage sounds like heaven! We have carpet and hardwood floors and a multi use vacuum would be a blessing.
i look for that it will suck up good
my hair falls out so easy so i need something to pick that up
i hate having hair all over the house
drea8685 at yahoo dot com
Our house is mostly hardwood but we have 2 area rugs in our classroom area in our garage. I want something that will grab all the little things the kids and the dog leave behind. It should be able to vacuum the kids if necessary! ;)
I want a vacuum to get the job done. I also want it easy for my children to use.
BurkhertsTravel at yahoo dot com
The price/value and how good the reviews are! I’ve used the Eureka Smart Vac for many years daily and it is on it’s last limb. It has been a great vacume, had really good Consumer Value reviews and ratings, and was a good price!
Our criteria are: A) good suction – gets up hair and weird crumbs, and B) not lots of stuff to buy with it – we don’t do disposable bags and prefer the lifetime HEPA filters to the older style ones that needed replacing
I look for a vaccuum that is easy to maintain. I do not mind it being a bit heavier, as long as I can get to the filters easily. Then I am more likely to keep them clean and the vaccuum will work much better.
Hey nice review – with 5 small children around I am always picking up things and bringing out the big vacuum. This Eureka Airspeed is lighter than my big vacuum and is more powerful what a great design and engineering.
The most important feature in a vacuum is that it is lightweight and easy to push.
I have hardwood floors and two little boys and one big boy, aka: hubby. They all seem to track in all kinds of dirt from living in the country. Sweeping gets old and my other small vac just doesn’t cut it.
A lightweight vaccum that does a good job at picking up cat hair from the floor and furniture and doesn’t just blow it around with a cord long enough to allow you to vaccum the entire room without having to stop and move to another outlet.
For my family of six, the most important feature in a vacuum is ease of use and efficiency. My boys are much more likely to do a good job vacuuming if they don’t have a hard time getting it around the house. A lightweight vacuum would be perfect for us right now, especially since my old vacuum just broke!
The handme down vacuum I use right now is so heavy and clumsy. I have a metal spiral staircase and dragging the vacuum up and down it gets scary! A light vacuum like the Eureka AirSpeed would change how I clean! I want to clean more often, as I have two cats – and a light weight vacuum with attachments would help my fiance’s allergies as well as my own!
When looking for a vacuum, I am definitely interested in a lightweight model, but the most important thing to me now is suction. Since my last vacuum purchase I have added a new puppy to the family and although he isn’t a severe shedder, his hair is somehow EVERYWHERE. :-)
A vacuum that picks up cat & dog hairs even while rolling over carpet, and doesn’t get clogged on the brushes..
A light weight vacuum that cleans well is most important to me. I also, like you, love a vacuum that cleans very close to the edges well!
A vacuum that is lightweight is most important!! And that works….
If the vacuum states ‘ Pet hair eliminator ‘ that’s what i’m looking for in a vacuum
bepoia(at)hotmail(dot)com
Glad they did away with long vacuum tubes. My old Dirt Devil clogs constantly and I have to take it apart and unstop. Would love to use new Air Speed! Then I could actually spend my time vacuuming instead of trying to unstop it!
Important to me when considering a vacuum is whether or not it is lightweight. I need to maneuver a lot of corners. I also look at the value and pricing and if the the brand trustworthy.
Important to me when considering a vacuum is whether or not it is lightweight. I need to maneuver a lot of corners. I also look at the value and pricing and if the the brand is trustworthy.
I would like a vacuum that has good suction, a long cord, is fairly lightweight, and doesn’t hold odors. Above all, it has to be reliable!
The most important thing to me is the weight. I’m not very strong so I need something lightweight especially since my house is a spilt level. Also good at picking up kitty hair!
I have two small children and two big dogs that shed. I want a vacuum that is lightweight and works well. It needs to be easy to use too! I would love it if it had extra tools to make cleaning in small places easier. I have to do my floors daily and my kids are still covered in hair, especially my 9 month old that just started crawling. I need a new vacuum that works!
The ability to suck up dog and cat hair without dying after just a year is what’s most important to me when shopping a vacuum!
My vacuum cleaner has just broken….so I have to say what I look for in a vacuum cleaner is one that works!! Please bear in my mind that I have an Australian Shepherd so I relate to the dog hair situation. I feel like we are going to start swimming in it soon :(
Oh, fingers crossed that i get picked!!!!
Vacuuming edges well is the feature that is most important to me. I also like alot of attachments. jgs0925(at)gmail(dot)com
I need something that will suck up dog hair and all the long hair me and my 2 daughters with long hair shed!
I would go crazy for a lightweight vacuum cleaner. Mine is so heavy I often need help to vacuum the stairs :(
quietness
I am looking for a vacuum that is lightweight, and yet a heavyweight where picking up dog hair, grass and other ‘stuff’ that our dog and three kiddos some how track in from outside on our laminate flooring.
A VAC THAT IS LIGHTWEIGHT AND THAT I CAN USE ON MY HARDWOOD FLOORS.
lightweight and multi-surface
The most important feature for me is a vacuum that can switch between carpet and hard flooring easily since it’s about 50/50 at our house.
I need a vacuum tha picks up pet hair but light enough for me to carry up and down all of the stairs.
lightweight is most important for my next vacuum because my 10 year old son will be using it as well…and his 7 year old sister not far behind.
I look for a vacuum that will suck up hair… because I’m the one who sheds in our house. A lot. Thanks.
I need a vacuum that doesn’t have dust falling off the sides. I need a vacuum that doesn’t weigh more than me. I need a vacuum that actually picks stuff up off the floor!
Please help me!
Thank you.
Sylvia
I need a vacuum that can go the distance. The one we bought 2 years ago already doesn’t work well. Even after a tune up.
I need a vacuum that is easy to use and that really cleans and that can be easy to move from one floor to the upstairs. I do family child care in my home and we vacuum at least 2-3 times a day. Susan
I gave you the wrong e mail address. I need a vacuum that is easy to use and that really cleans and that can be easy to move from one floor to the upstairs. I do family child care in my home and we vacuum at least 2-3 times a day. Susan
I have two granddaughters,a dog and a cat.So you see the need for a good cleaning vacuum like the Eureka Airspeed claims.The kids are two and three years old,and always playing on the floor.Other vacuums i’ve used seemed to clean good enough,but when it comes to my grandkids good enough just won’t cut it.Iam anxious to try the Eureka Airpower,have seen good reviews about it.Thank you very much,Jim
I would love a vacuum that can easily go from hard floors to carpet, picks up all the dust and pet hair/dander, is easy to empty, and has the suction power needed to make vacuuming easy. I also want a vacuum that can easily be used to clean the floors, furniture, window frames, and ceiling corners interchangeably without having to do one type of thing at a time.
I really need a light weight vacuum that will pick up dog and cat hair without losing suction. Also something that will pick up crumbs, kitty litter, and tracked in sand on hard floors and carpet. It would be a plus if it was anti-tip but the other features are more important. It is also important that it is a reasonable price, especially with today’s economy. I have read so many reviews that my head is spinning, but I think most of us want the same things in a vacuum and this Eureka seems to be ideal.
The most important aspect for me is just like you, I have 4 dogs that shed alot. It is very important to me to be able to have enough suction and the hepa filter to pick up all the hair every day.
We also added a black haired beauty to our family last Christmas. Bella our dog. She has become a very important member of the family, but we could really do without the layer of shiny black hair on the sand color livingroom rug! My not so great vacuum broke recently, Help!
I would love a light weight cleaner that picks up cat hair on carpet and laminate. Looking to replace my Dyson pet car vacuum.
To me, the most important aspect is the price. Sure, a super-high-tech vacuum for $299 can save me some time and effort on those rare occasions when I vacuum (:-P) but if a $19 vacuum can clean just as well and requires only slightly more effort, I’ll go with the cheaper version…
That said, I’d love to win this vacuum. :)
We have been without a vacuum (old one quit & no money to replace) for a few weeks now & the dog hair is outta control!! I have a 2 year old, so the crumbs are getting the same way! I need a light weight vacuum that has powerful suction & a decent sized cleaning path. I am on a tight budget, working lots of overtime to pay for a recent necessary surgery & a husband out of work, so price is very important. Sure, I can pick up a vacuum for $40, but how long is it going to last? Not long, I am sure! I can’t afford to rebuy every few months. While the $120 is somewhat out of my price range, I am trying to come up with the extra money to purchase it.
The most important thing to me about a vacuum is the airflow/suction. I want it to pick up EVERYTHING and put out clean air behind it. Right now I use an intensity and it’s OK but not exactly what I need. I’d love to win this one!
Thank you for your review, Lynnae! Setting aside all the obvious vacuum must-haves, such as great suctioning power and versatility of use on various surfaces, I embrace something that is light-weight and compact. This Eureka model looks sleek compared to others that I have seen by competing brands. If it would leave me with more storage space, the better. One can never have too much storage space!
I am frustrated with vacuums. I need a powerful vacuum that will last me at least a few years. The last two I bought did not last very long. One of those only works when you are using the hand extension. It takes a long time to vacuum the house on your hands and knees! I desperately want to vacuum while standing, Lynnae.
I need a vacuum that sucks up pet hair without going kaput in less than a year! I have 1 dog and 2 cats (plus a stray and her 4 kittens) living in my house right now. I can’t seem to find a vacuum that can handle all of that fur, which leaves my carpet with a nice coat of fur itself. Please help me!
I need a vacuum that will work on carpet and wood floors as well as linoleum type flooring. My brother has a dog that sheds quite a lot and leaves her hair everywhere. It is very hard for him to keep up with her hair because of his health.
I need a vacuum that will fluff the carpet and pick up the deep down dirt. If I don’t make it to clean up regularly, I want to sweep my floors with ease and not have to go over them several times to get it all. I also want to use it on my wood floors too!
My daughter needs a vacuum that is light weight, easy to handle on stairs and can handle the messes of a four and two year old. She needs an easy to empty container and hose with good suction. She needs a vacuum that will last as she goes through a vacuum a year right now. Hope you can help her.
I look for a vacuum with lots of suction and power along with on-board attachments. We have 4 cats that we rescued and although I love them more than anything, our house seems constantly in need of a vacuum. :)
I would love to find a vacuum that lives up to its name. Eureka is a great product and the airspeed sounds perfect. I have two daughters with long hair, that I find everywhere, and a cat that sheds. I vacuum just about everyday since I’m fanatic about clean carpets. This product would be a gift from heaven. Thank you.
I like a vacuum that can clean the edges well, I hate putting the attachment on to go over the same area again.
I need a vacuum strong enough to suck up hair from carpet….
Lightweight is most important in a vacuum. Our house has stairs so portability counts! It would be awesome to win this vacuum, we really need a new one!
Living on a farm, I am always vacuuming up things that have been tracked! I am looking for a vacuum with powerful suction!!! I want to be able to go over an area once and not several times because the suction can not pick up a dime size piece of mud or hair from the dog. I want a vacuum that I can be proud of and tell my friends and family about (since they live on farms as well). Thanks alot!
Our vacuum is on the way out I am afraid. What I miss most and what I would look for in a new one is a strong suction.
I REALLY need a vac that will pick up dog hair. Lots, and lots of dog hair. I need a vac, that after picking up all the dog hair won’t start to spray dust all over the house!!
I need a vacuum that will suck up all the hair (the dogs, and my long hair) without plugging up!
I would love something that is lightweight yet powerful so that I can lift it easily and not go over the same areas again
I need a vacuum for hardwood floors that has good sunction and an excellent filter to keep dust contained.
Suction power…Light weight. Noise level, attachments and ease of use. Reliability too.
I would like a vacuum that doesn’t lose suction and don’t break the bank! It seems like I buy one every two years and it only works well for about one year. Dyson seems to have the claim but I sure cannot afford that amount for a vacuum, I am single with 3 kids :)
The ability to clean bare floors is MOST important to me. This is the one routine house cleaning that I do every weekend, and have had not had a good experience with the vacuums that I purchased in the past. I want to try a Eureka. Thank you for the review.
I need a lightweight vacuum with extra strong suction for laminate floors as well as upholstery. I gave away our very heavy, high dollar electrolux with every attachment imaginable when I received my lightweight swiffer vacuum sweeper as a gift. BIG mistake! Now I have dust everywhere and am unwilling to purchase a heavy, hard to use vacuum cleaner. I need a lightweight, all attachments on-board, easy-to-use vacuum with amazing suction power. Is your Eureka for me? Please help!!
I need a vacuum that can pickup dog and cat hair easily and the extenstion hose works.
I am tired of purchasing expensive vacuum cleaners that only last as long as the cheap ones. I expect more when I pay more. My current vacuum cost @ $300, and has lost all suction and I’ve had to replace the filter ($20) twice! It is only 2 years old. I’m afraid to buy a Dyson, and this vacuum advertises that it is as good as one at 1/3 the price. It’s worth a try.
I need a vacuum that will help me to pick up all the assorted mess that comes with having a 5 year old in the house. Dirt and sand from the playground, pieces of feathers pulled apart, small snippets of paper from cutting experiments, chalk dust from drawings; you name it, she can make a mess from it. :o)
I need a vaccum cleaner that will really get the dirt and dust off my carpets. I have a handicapped daughter who can not walk . She crawls to and from her room to her recliner and other places in our house and it is very important that the carpets be clean to keep her from picking up germs that could make her sick. Your vaccum sounds as if it could do the job and be affordable to purchase if I have to .
Hopeing with fingers crossed I won’t have to … :)
I have 3 little kids, so i look for a vacuum that can really pick up messes. I also have 2 dogs that shed alot. I really need a new vacuum that can meet my needs. I’ve tried all the others and i hope this one will do it for me.
Thank you,
suni
When looking for a vacuum I look for something with strong suction, my bf and I have terrible allergies. Also we are both in college and have another roommate, who is also in college, therefore price trumps most considerations for a vacuum. A free one would knock out two birds with one stone =)
Thanks for sharing your review, i found your site searching for reviews that were not on the walmart site, since all their reviews were all suspiciously 5 stars only…
I’ve been looking for a ‘good’ vacuum at a decent price for a while and this one seems like the one for me. I have narrowed my search to Eureka vacuums only because of reviews I found on some of the other brands out there. Power and price and important to me.
The most important thing for me is that the vacuum works well and is not too heavy or hard to maneuver because I have Fibromyalgia and I tire easily. I don’t want to put the burden of vacuuming on my kids. I need the edge cleaning and bare floor cleaning as well. I am glad I found your site, your review is very honest and helpful.
Thanks,
Tracie
In addition to good suction, an important factor in our home is weight and maneuverability. This is because my wife has a bad back and vacuuming can be difficult for her.
The most important factor is the ability to pick up really well. With a crawling, curious 11 month old, I can’t have a vacuum leaving things on the floor. My child has a knack for picking up the smallest bit and trying to get it in her mouth!
I would give anything for a vacuum that does hardwood floors well. My whole house is hardwood with scatter rugs. I have a dog and cat as well as two kids. I am not looking for pretty lines in the rugs, I want the edges of my floor to be dustfree without having to pull out three different cleaning supplies/vacuumes or brooms. Storage and ease of use is important, I don’t want to have to schedule to vacuum, I would like to just grab it quick and go.
I have a wonderful Golden Retriever…need I say more? He sheds the equivalent of a small bunny every day. I would love to find a vac that has good parts that won’t break. ( A piece broke off of my current vac’s dirt cup and now I have to tape it closed) I hate when you vacuum and the air smells like dust and dirt, so a good filter would be nice. Looks like this one has built on tools. Very nice.
Saw this on a local morning show. I have multiple health issues that have been somewhat disabling. In trying to keep my independence I have been looking for a powerful lightweight vacuum. This one FINALLY looks like it fits the bill–looks like great suction power and easy to handle. Thanks for reviewing what looks like a great new product from a reliable company. Would love to win this. Thanks for the offer. :)
I have 2 dogs, so something that is sturdy enough to handle the dog hair is the most important thing to me!
Sorry, but I can’t put much stock in a vacuum cleaner review from a reviewer who has no carpets!
I’d definately have agreed with you but for the fact that I’ve used this vacuum on both carpeting AND hardwood floors. Let’s face it, vacuum cleaners today are engineered almost exclusively for carpeting and; at best, they only do a mediocre job on upholstery and uncarpeted floors usually end up with nearly as much dust after vacuuming. I happen to have all dark stained hardwood floors and they’re finished like glass. The autumn and winter late afternoon southeast sun beams through my kitchen window and across the living room floor on into the foyer showing even minimal traces of dust. With forced hot air heat, dust always seems to be a problem; especially, on hardwood floors. The Eureka Air Speed Vacuum is the only vacuum that actually picks up ALL the dust and I mean A-L-L the dust. I’ve tried them all and this one beat them all.
I have allergies, so keeping the hair from my two kitties off the floor and furniture is a must. I am divorced and always strapped for cash – I would love a new vacuum but cannot afford. To win would be a blessing.
Thanks
Mary Engel
I need a powerful, yet light vaccum for my house with off white carpet! My current vaccum is too heavy and causes backpain, and still doesn’t clean well. I would love this new vaccum.
I’ve been shopping for a new vacuum for awhile…a long cord and durability are important to me.
I’d have to say the weight. I lug my vacuum up and down stairs and I can’t handle a big clunker. it has to be lightweight!
coriwestphal at msn dot com
Now that my little granddaughter is crawling around, I’d like my floors to be the cleanest they have been since my own kids were crawling. I don’t want to find dust bunnies on her knees!!!! I love that kid!
Weight. I have no desire to lug a heavy vacuum around even though my apartment’s small. Then only one arm’s getting a workout. And the suction has to be good. Otherwise, what’s the point?
That it is sturdy and wont easily be broken.
suction! I am so tired of giving the vacuum a ‘second chance’ to pick something up!
Love the pic of your doggie. The most important feature for me would be for it’s durability. My mother’s vaccum is older than I am and is still going strong. I’m looking for a vaccum to last longer than hers!
Eureka vacuum just broke and I was looking for a replacement and your website was the first one that came up reviewing a new vacuum cleaner. When I say that you were giving one away, I said okay I will enter. It sound like a great replacement for my broken Eureka vacuum.
The most important thing to me when considering to puchasing a vacuum cleaner is to ensure that I am getting good quality and durability. I hate wasting money and I need a vaccum cleaner that is going to thouroughly pick up pet hair the first time!
How often do you need new filters and what do they cost?
The most important thing in a vaccuum cleaner for me is that it picks up the pet hair and the dirt off of the floor so that my daughter doesn’t get stuff all over her hands when she is crawling all over the floor.
ps: I love your blog it has been very helpful.
I will be looking for a new vacuum soon. I am looking for one that is powerful enough to deal with pet hair, lightweight,durable, and easy to maintain. A long powercord would be a plus too!
I am actually in the market for a new vacuum. When I consider a vacuum I need one that has good suction so it actually gets up the crumbs that my 1.5 and 3 year olds grind in to the carpet. Also it is important that it’s not too big. Space is hard to find in our little place so I don’t have a good place to store one of those super huge monster vacuums. The airspeed sounds like it could be a good option.
Suction. We have 2 inside dogs and their hair gets EVERYWHERE. Also our current vacuum is not bagless and it is a pain!! Been looking for a new vacuum, just not ready to splurge.
I clean houses for a living so I look for a vacuum that has all on board attachments and works on all flooring types equally as well. Another thing since I bring my own vac it needs to be light weight so as not to pull my arm out of the socket each time I have to lift it out of the vehicle. LOL
I have a wife who has really awful allergies. We live in a two story townhouse that is all carpet, which is awful for allergies. We want a vacuum that excels at carpet cleaning. Since my wife is rarely able to handle dragging heavy vacs up and down the stairs, she needs something that is lightweight, for those instances when she is going to be using the vacuum. Other great features would be a large dust cup, since new carpeting produces a ton of fiber. Also ease of emptying, because if it all winds up back in the air, it has not done any good. After looking at a gaggle of vacs, the Airspeed looks like a perfect fit for our household!
I would like a great vacuum to pick up pet hair that the dog and cats leave every time they move! We love our pets but my husband has allergies now, so cleaning well is important. The attatchments would be a real plus for cleaning sofas, stairs and such. I was impressed by the commercials of the Air Speed and have been searching for new vacuum for a while now. Winning one would be grand!
There are a lot of great vacuum cleaners on the market. I’ve been in the vacuum business for over 25 years and I can tell you that there has never been a better time for a consumer looking for a good vacuum. The important thing to keep in mind is that you will be vacuuming for a long, really long time. It may not be fun but you are not getting away from it. The best thing to do is to visit a few of the local vacuum stores in your area. Take the time to try a few different machines, a few different stores and get a few different opinions. The best place to purchase a vacuum is at the vacuum store. They have the best vacuums, can service after the sale and care that you are getting the best machine for your needs. If they don’t care, if you don’t sense that they care, don’t shop there.
Power. That is the key. It will not matter if it is pretty. It will not matter if light weight like that other kind. I need power. I have a home to clean. Not a “tv living room”. I have a real life home. Complete with dog hair and dirt and pollen. I need power. I am glad to see Eureka has given us that. I have the older model and LOVE it…. but time to move up. Thank you for the fair and unbiased review.
I foster homeless animals from the local shelter and need a great vacuum cleanerr to pickup dog and cat fur. My old vacuum has seen it’s better days and I am in dire need of a great cleaner.
My furbag crossed the rainbow bridge last Friday.
I’d give anything to have her back and be able to complain about the fur blizzard in the kitchen.
I have a profound medical disability that keeps me fairly much homebound. Finding a vacuum that is extra-light, but not actually a light weight when it comes to cleaning would truly be a dream as all those I’ve tried thus far (the light weight versions offered by Hoover, Dirt Devil, and Bissell) have actually proven worse on bare floors than simply using a sturdy rush broom. I love the cleaning ability of the various Dyson vacuums, but with the way they grab onto and hug all flooring surfaces makes it literally impossible for someone like me to use on my own. (Believe me, there is nothing quite so defeating than being a disabled adult who has chosen to live on her own, but then has to rely on someone else to do those wonderful little household chores that one enjoys, the ones that really make a home feel like a home.)
Anyway, I saw the new TV ad for Eureka’s new “Airspeed” tonight while watching “Private Practice,” and I immediately stopped viewing so I could search for a review. That, of course, is what led me to you. If this vacuum cleaner can honestly do all those things as you’ve described them, then it might finally be the answer to what has been, at least for me, far more than just a pesky little problem!
I need a vacuum that can handle hardwood floors and a little bit of carpet, and get up the cat and dog hair.
I have a central vacuum and know that it is old and isn’t picking up the dirt like it should. Also have a Kirby which is too heavy for me, and even tho it lifts the carpeting off the floor, I’m not too sure about it’s cleaning ability. Last week, I came across an extra $100 – don’t ask how I did it (I’m disabled and husband is self-employed but not making as much money since this economic “depression”. Anyway, last week I went out and bought the Eureka AirSpeed at Walmart. I saw it advertised on TV but couldn’t find many reviews of this vacuum because it is so new. Well, WOW!!! This vacuum sucks! The first room I vacuumed was my bed room and it filled the dirt cup to the line. When I went to clean out the dirt cup, I could not get over how much dog hair there was, not only that, I was amazed at the amount of dust and fine particles it picked up. For $119.00 + change, I have this super vacuum that does what it says! This vacuum for the money is a little miracle on wheels! There was a tag on the vacuum that says it “cleans carpets better than Dyson models DC14, DC17 & DC 25″. I believe it. I just used it again in my bedroom and I just vacuumed a small area and I am amazed how much dirt it picked up in that tiny area! I have a severe back problem which prevents me from vacuuming anymore than just a room, (I’m having back surgery in a few weeks) but my husband grabbed ahold of it and I couldn’t get it out of his hands! This is one terrific machine and am so glad I made a good decision when I bought this powerful vacuum for not alot of money!
SUCK ON EUREKA AIRSPEED!
Donna Kolo
Great Vac
Ive had it two months
Best Ive ever owned at half the price!
Dog that gets a new coat about every 15 mins.
I would like a vacumn that does hardwoods and carpets well but also can reach in corners and high up to do ceiling fans and blinds. I also have allergies and would look for one with extra hepa filtration to clean the air.
I have a bearded collie, a tuxedo colored cat and a calico cat. Due to a separation (at age 66, with limited funds), the home I am able to buy is totally carpeted. So I really need a vacuum that will pull hair off and out of carpets. I am leaving behind hardwood floors and an in-wall vac system, and I can’t begin to imagine keeping light colored carpet clean. Winning this Eureka Give-Away would ssurely help! Thanks, Eureka!
I’m very satisfied owning Eureka products. My current Boss vacuum is still running fine even after 10 years! But I just purchased a two-story home and in need of a lighter unit. It would be great to win this great product which is lighter and more advanced than the Boss. Keep up the good work Eureka!
I need a vacuum that not only has a hose long enough to reach my drapes, but one that doesn’t have a filter inside the canister. The vacuum I currently own has a filter inside the canister and makes a mess everytime I empty it.
I have been doing research on bag less vacuum cleaners for over a month now and narrowed it down to 3 possibilities. I read the pros and cons and got more and more confused as to which one I wanted. I run a doggy daycare in my home and need something that will work great. My first choice was a Dyson but the price kept me away,my second choice was a Hoover, still over my comfort zone but…. Then I saw an ad for the Eureka Air Speed that states that it is better then a Dyson at 1/3 the cost.That’s the one i bought and I can’t believe the filth I got from just the first use.I highly recommend this vacuum,but there is a but… The bag less system is a great idea but what a mess to empty the canister. If you don’t have a compressor I would not get a bag less vacuum .
Yes you can wash the filter, but then you have to wait til its dry to use again. Since I need to Vacuum on a daily basis to keep the dogs safe I can’t wait that long.
The most important feature to me when purchasing a vacuum is the ability to clean well weighed against the accumulated costs for maintenance; bags, belts etc. The non-commisioned salesman at Walmart said that this one is the real deal.
I am looking for something a little more heavy duty for the whole house, that will clean up dog and cat hair.
I love my Eureka Quick-Up cordless/rechargeble vacuum, because it is lightweight, and does a great job for a quick cleanup.
Eureka has good products, and I can’t wait to try the new Air Speed model.
Thanks Eureka for making my life easier!
We have two dogs that shed alot we vacuum daily and we never get all the dirt out. We want the carpet to not only look clean but be clean all the way down to the nap. Plus our current vacuum will not clean hard floor so we have to use two different machines. I want all the power and versitility in one machine.
Just purchased one of these a few weeks ago. I have never owned a bagless sweeper before. I absolutely LOVE IT!
Compared to my older model, its a Corvette compared to my old worn down bag type vacuum!
I was absolutely amazed that this vaccum actually pulled dirt/dust from underneath my carpets!
You won’t be dissappointed with this vacuum!
My son is getting married May 21st and as I was going through the wal-mart wedding registry I noticed they had chosen an off brand vacum that i’ve never personally used. I’ve always used Eureka vacums. I’d love to start them off with a new Eureka vacum and this looks and sounds like a very good choice for a family just starting off.
I have owned this vacuum cleaner for several months now, and while I basically agree with the review above, that apparently was ONE USE. Oh boy do I wish we had our old one back. This one is engineered well on paper–there are some handy things. But in practical use, not so much. For one thing, if you don’t empty the canister after about every second use, the vacuum shuts down and won’t start again until it cools, usually 30 minutes. That’s too often. And when you do empty it, better get a dust mask and old clothes. You’ll have to bang it on the side of the trash can dozens of times to get the dust bunnies out–and you’ll still have to reach up in there and pull them loose. The dust cloud is enormous by that point. There is an attachment for the hose for stair use with a small spinning brush powered by the force of the vacuum–neat!, I thought. I thought wrong. One hair wrapped around it renders it useless. Have you ever vacuumed without picking up a hair?
In short, don’t buy it. We’re going to have to give in, get rid of this one, and buy another kind way earlier than we planned.
Greetings, I have been looking for a vacuum that does not require a bag. I have great allergies and a dog to boot! I have my first granddaughter as well, I make sure everything is clean for her but our vacuum has gone bad now and we are in need of a new one for all our sake! I have been online studying vacuum cleaners and this one tops all others. It came very close to one that was $998 but this price is more reasonable. There was a vacuum test online. Most important I love Eureka vacuums because they last longer and they are durable. My mom had a Eureka! So I grew up with them, I rather stick with something I know and have faith in and trust. Our last vacuum, no need for names but it was cheap and has not even lasted a year…If I don’t win one I will buy one. God bless!
There are a number of things I want in an ideal vacuum. It would have to be lightweight, bagless, have washable filters, and be able to turn the brushes off for bare floors. The Eureka Air Speed may be the one I’ve been looking for.
I just purchased the Eureka Airspeed last week and so far, I love it! I have a long haired cat, a 4 year old, and a 2 story house. It picks up the cat hair with ease, doesn’t leave a trace of cereal on the bare floor, and is light enough to carry up and down stairs. It is amazing! I would like another one to share with my mom, she would love it as much as I do.
This vacuum sounds great. With two kids and six pets (not to mention the four opossums we are currently caring for) I can’t keep the floors clean. The Eureka Airspeed may just do the job.
It is really important for me to have a vacuum that does well with dog hair. I am a pet lover, and I know what its like to have to go over a spot of floor several times to get up the hair. I am also a dust mite allergy sufferer, so it means a lot to me to have a vacuum that has a lot of suction power without having to spend a fortune.
You can’t turn off the brush roll. It scatters debris back at your feet. Better yet buy the Eureka 4870. All the good features and you can turn off the brush.
No matter how much you pay, or how many bells and whistles come with a vacuum, a vacuum is only as good as its suction. I clean houses for two clients that have Dyson vacuums and for what they paid for them I’m not that impressed. They are heavy, and using the attachments is time consuming. I had a Eureka years ago and after years of abuse it died. Since then we have had a Bissell (lasted 8 MO.) a Dirt Devil, (lasted 2 Yr). We are going back to Eureka.
I look for a vacuum that can obviously do the job. We have a lot of dust where we live and that can settle into the carpet and does nothing but inflame our allergies. So, hopefully the AirSpeed will do the job!
I have a bad back and so I need a lightweight vacuum with good suction so I’m not vacuuming over the same spots again and again.