eureka WhirlWind Bagless Canister Vacuum Cleaner, Lightweight Vac for Carpets and Hard Floors, Blue

I have only laminate floors with a few wool rugs because of allergies to synthetic carpet fibers. I have a cat, and I could not find a vacuum that would pick up everything off of the floors. My other vacuums would scatter the tiny cat litter pieces and stray fur all around the laminate flooring. Not this one! It picks up everything!! Also, its so light and easy to use. I am short, and I can adjust it to my height perfectly. It even cleans the dust from floorboards and small spaces. The retractable cord is such a great feature. Now I can actually vacuum my entire place and its fully clean! I am THRILLED with this vacuum!

I have been using this vacuum cleaner for nearly a year now, and overall, I have mixed feelings about its performance. While it boasts some excellent features, I have encountered consistent issues with its suction power that prevent me from giving it a higher rating. The he main drawback lies in the suction power, which has been underwhelming from the beginning. Despite following all the maintenance instructions and regularly cleaning the filters, I find that the vacuum struggles to pick up debris efficiently, especially larger particles like pet hair or crumbs. It often requires multiple passes over the same area to achieve satisfactory results, which can be time-consuming and frustrating. I have also noticed a decline in suction strength over time. While the vacuum initially performed adequately, its effectiveness seems to have diminished gradually. This issue persists even after checking for clogs and ensuring that all components are properly assembled. Its disappointing to have to deal with subpar suction, as this is one of the most crucial aspects of any vacuum cleaner.

Ive been using this regularly for almost a year now. Pros: + Works great on my hardwood and slate floors. It did chip a little of my slate tile when I first used it; so now I go gentle on it. Works well on the rugs I have too. + The machine is of good quality and the telescopic wand is solid metal (which might be a little heavy to lug around for some). ++ The swivel on the floor attachment is nice and smooth, better than the cheaper quality and cheaper priced little green one I had before. This has been my biggest plus. + Im happy with the suction level. I dont have to put the cleaner head directly on top of bigger debris most of the time. It picks it up with regular sliding motion. It also sucks dust along the walls well. + The machine is compact, lightweight and easy to maneuver. + I also like the easy accessibility of the suction control on the handle. + I like that the filter is more of a post filter after the dust separator has done most of the job; so the filter doesnt get too dirty and wouldnt need to be replaced too soon. The filter also doesnt start smelling if I dont empty the dust cup for a few weeks. The dust cup and components are easy enough to empty and wash. There are quite a few little things that bug me though. - Im not crazy that the parts snap fit. It means that I cant reuse parts from old machines Ive had. - I dont like that the brush head is attached to the handle. It means that I cant attach it to the end of the wand and have to lift the whole machine to reach places. Light as the machine is, thats not something I want to do. The brush head is not removable. - It only comes with the floor head and the attached brush head. I do occasionally use the attachments that come with my vacuum cleaner. So I find this limiting. - Even though the dust cup and all its components are washable, I find it difficult to get the hair that twirls around the separator. (picture attached) The blue part is not detachable unless you remove screws, which is not practical to do regularly. The gap is barely enough to fit a small scissors in, but thats the best I can do. - I wish the cord was a tad longer, but I just use an extension cord. Not a deal breaker for me, but annoying nonetheless. I could have reached the extra foot if I could have attached an extra wand to it, which I cant because of the snap-fit connections. Overall a good compact vacuum cleaner. But I probably wouldnt get it again.

Updated Review: After struggling with this thing to vacuum my cellar two or three times, I replaced the broken hose on my Hoover and went back to using that on my cellar floor. This vacuum is just too much work for me to use, maintain, and store. Ive retired it to a corner, where it will sit until I can find another home for it. Original review: I bought this to replace my Hoover commercial portapower hand vacuum, the plastic stretch hose on which broke in two at the handle after three years of intermittent use. So, I decided to try something different. The hose on this does not stretch, a plus for me. Ive only used it once so far to vacuum my hardwoods, area rugs, and cement cellar floor. Will take some getting used to. The suction on this thing is phenomenal, due in part to the design of the floor attachment, which is flat and hugs the floor. I read the instructions and experimented with all the settings and combinations on both hardwoods and flat pile area rugs. It works well on my hardwoods using the carpet settings. The hardwood setting hugs the floor too tightly, making it difficult to move. The carpet setting works on no pile area rugs only if you pull the wand towards you. If you try to push it forward, it gets hung up on the carpet, regardless of how you use the settings. It does not work at all on my pile carpets. The hose is a bit cumbersome because its pretty stiff, but Im tall and I can work with it. So, I finished vacuuming and even though the dirt cup was only half full, I decided to empty and wash it. Unfortunately, the dirt cup does not separate from the foam filter housing (you can remove the foam filter, but not the housing), so to wash either one they both get wet. And, when I checked the foam filter, it was filthy and required washing as well. Very cumbersome to work with. Currently, the entire housing and filter are laying in front of my baseboard heater trying to dry. I got this to use on my cement cellar floors, and it appears to be fine for that using the carpet settings. Picks up cat litter, dust, and small debrs. There is a small brush for upholstery, but no decent crevice tool, which I need to clean my dryer screen housing and vents. I do like the retractable cord and that the wand attaches to the machine for storage. I also like that it has wheels and I can easily pull the vacuum behind me. Ill use it for a bit and see if I can work with its shortcomings. I like to keep my vacuum dirt cup clean with each using. Not sure how well that will go because cleaning and drying is a time eater and I have no sink in my basement. Just not a good fit for me.

Ive been researching vacuum cleaners for under $100 and liked the reviews for this one so took a chance on it since I have the option to return it for free. This power house of a vacuum has far exceeded my expectations! The suction is very powerful, and is so easy to use. Everything is right there at the click of a button. The materials are high quality and love the retractable cord. Easy to empty and love that I dont have to buy disposable vacuum bags! All in all Im thrilled with this purchase and highly recommend it.

It is powerful enough when the cup is empty. Not so much when it is full. Empty often. Wish there was a crevice tool included. Otherwise it is handy. I use it as a supplemental vacuum in the bedroom.

This vacuum is very easy to use. I love the retractable cord! Its easy to bust out, vacuum a mess, push a button and the cord is away and you are done! HOWEVER! This vacuum doesnt have the power or the wheel that helps get pet hair out of carpet. Other than that, for the price, its pretty great and lightweight.

My Eureka canister I got new in 1980 finally died ..so I obviously went to look for another Eureka canister and am so pleased with this one! I like all its features ... bagless, extended/adjustable wand, retractable brush on the main wand, and probably my favorite is the button on the floor unit the extends or retracts the brush inside the sweeper unit --- allowing me to go from carpet to tile quickly and not having to change attachments...I just tap the button in the top of floor unit. Love it!

I bought this to replace a similar vacuum (different brand). And I absolutely LOVE this guy! It has great suction, and is a quality, sturdy item. Much more than the last one I had. I love that the brush attachment is always attached to the hose (so no more hunting around for it). The hose has a solid metal piece that has a click on attachment that keeps the hose connected. My last vacuum would drop the plastic piece off the hose all of the time - really annoying. All in all, super happy with this!

This vacuum is perfect for getting under furniture and hard to reach places. It’s lightweight which I love and easy to clean. I was looking for a vacuum that would get under my sofas so I wouldn’t have to move them and this one does just that! The suction is amazing. I highly recommend!