I compared this to a Dirt Devil 14.4V (model # 083414). They offer similar suction (adequate) and battery life (15 minutes).
The Eureka uses only 6V (i.e. more efficient motor and system) and can swap batteries. An extra battery is included in this EUK96DZ model (from my local Sears), all for $36, a better value than the DD (about $50).
The DD can stand up by itself, very handy, while the Eureka is best to be used without its telescopic handle. If you’ll clean multiple rooms at a time, go Eureka for you can swap batteries. If you need to clean in narrow areas such as cars and stairs, you also want to go Eureka for you can remove the long handle.
This ends my search for the best cordless vacuums and what I end up is:
An iRobot Roomba 530 for routine room cleaning ($250). A Shark SV736 for random spot cleaning and for cars and computers etc ($36). Optional Eureka EUK96DZ for even more convenience ($36).
So convenient and much less noisy. Farewell to cords!
As always, go to youtube to watch the video for better quality.
A tip: when searching for a cordless vac, don’t just look at the voltage. Higher voltage marking does not necessarily mean more suction, as is in this case: the Eureka uses only 6V, less than half of the 14.4V of DD! What rules is a good system design and good parts used in the product.
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Not to border on the ridiculous, but this vacuum cleaner has changed my life! I have a three year old son, a one year old daughter, a large (very hairy) dog & two cats. And for the first time since my son was old enough to feed himself I can go barefooted in my on home! I use this little vacuum everyday in my kitchen, family room, sun room, and dining room. And it works great! Crushed cheerios, glitter, and pet hair are no problem. We have very uneven Mexican tile, hardwood floors, and oriental rugs- and it works wonderfully on all three. The proof is there every time I empty it. I have never had the battery life fail in mid-vacuum, but I have never tried (nor would I) to vacuum the entire house with it. My only complaint is that I didn’t buy it sooner.
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I was waiting to get this vacuum at Target because it was $39.99 but they never had it in stock – after going to 4 diff. Targets so I just ordered it online. I am so happy with it. I use it mainly to vacuum dog hair throughout our hardwood floor house and on the couches. I use the suction portion for the hardwood floors and then switch to “carpet” mode for the courches where the brushes roll and pick up the hair off our microsuede couch.
I’m surprised at how well the vacuum works, especially given that it’s cordless. I mounted it on the side wall in our kitchen and it’s a great daily/mid-week cleaner for our floors. Very light and easy to use.
So much better than the Shark cordless that I had to return after it didn’t work at all.
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The very best cordless stick vacuum,
Customer Video Review Length:: 3:21 Mins
I compared this to a Dirt Devil 14.4V (model # 083414). They offer similar suction (adequate) and battery life (15 minutes).
The Eureka uses only 6V (i.e. more efficient motor and system) and can swap batteries. An extra battery is included in this EUK96DZ model (from my local Sears), all for $36, a better value than the DD (about $50).
The DD can stand up by itself, very handy, while the Eureka is best to be used without its telescopic handle. If you’ll clean multiple rooms at a time, go Eureka for you can swap batteries. If you need to clean in narrow areas such as cars and stairs, you also want to go Eureka for you can remove the long handle.
This ends my search for the best cordless vacuums and what I end up is:
An iRobot Roomba 530 for routine room cleaning ($250).
A Shark SV736 for random spot cleaning and for cars and computers etc ($36).
Optional Eureka EUK96DZ for even more convenience ($36).
So convenient and much less noisy. Farewell to cords!
As always, go to youtube to watch the video for better quality.
A tip: when searching for a cordless vac, don’t just look at the voltage. Higher voltage marking does not necessarily mean more suction, as is in this case: the Eureka uses only 6V, less than half of the 14.4V of DD! What rules is a good system design and good parts used in the product.
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|Wish I has bought it sooner!,
Not to border on the ridiculous, but this vacuum cleaner has changed my life! I have a three year old son, a one year old daughter, a large (very hairy) dog & two cats. And for the first time since my son was old enough to feed himself I can go barefooted in my on home! I use this little vacuum everyday in my kitchen, family room, sun room, and dining room. And it works great! Crushed cheerios, glitter, and pet hair are no problem. We have very uneven Mexican tile, hardwood floors, and oriental rugs- and it works wonderfully on all three. The proof is there every time I empty it. I have never had the battery life fail in mid-vacuum, but I have never tried (nor would I) to vacuum the entire house with it. My only complaint is that I didn’t buy it sooner.
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|Compact, cordless, and actually works,
I was waiting to get this vacuum at Target because it was $39.99 but they never had it in stock – after going to 4 diff. Targets so I just ordered it online. I am so happy with it. I use it mainly to vacuum dog hair throughout our hardwood floor house and on the couches. I use the suction portion for the hardwood floors and then switch to “carpet” mode for the courches where the brushes roll and pick up the hair off our microsuede couch.
I’m surprised at how well the vacuum works, especially given that it’s cordless. I mounted it on the side wall in our kitchen and it’s a great daily/mid-week cleaner for our floors. Very light and easy to use.
So much better than the Shark cordless that I had to return after it didn’t work at all.
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