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The latest invention from Eureka helps homeowners lighten
their cleaning loads, offering the same power and tools as
a full-size upright vacuum cleaner but with half the weight.
The new Eureka Optima lightweight upright
( Eureka 431A, 426A) also features the industry’s first
ergonomic “O”-shaped handle for easy gripping
and better control.
“Most uprights are heavy and difficult to use, and
the lighter weight stick vacuums don’t have enough power
or accessories to tackle tough cleaning jobs,” said
Randy Sandlin, director of industrial design at Eureka. “The
Eureka Optima vacuum cleaner is the best of both worlds, marrying
performance with convenience.”
The introduction of Optima upright vacuum marks the latest
of Eureka’s progressive design initiatives to improve
and invent the next “a-ha” features in vacuums.
Led by Sandlin, Eureka’s design team worked closely
with ergonomic specialists to observe how people maneuver
upright vacuums as well as to discuss how they vacuum and
what they need. What Eureka found was that an upright vacuum’s
traditional heft and linear-shaped handle made maneuvering
uncomfortable and difficult. A classic Eureka moment occurred
and a revolutionary idea was born – a one-of-a-kind
circular handle that allows for a better grip and more natural
movement.
The first-ever “O” handle on the Optima lets
wrists and hands move naturally along the circle for continuous
comfort – no more awkward twists, turns or refitting
your grasp when pushing and pulling the vacuum. A soft, rubber
liner provides a more cushioned grip. The handle also adjusts
and locks into one of eight positions to accommodate different
heights – which means less bending for tall users and
more control for shorter users.
Optima from Eureka is an innovative solution that meets four
of homeowners’ top vacuum “must-have” features:
lightweight, bagless, easy to store and on-board tools. Optima’s
compact 11-pound design weighs half that of heavy, 22-pound
conventional uprights. And, while Optima sheds bulk, the vacuum
doesn’t sacrifice performance – it is equipped
with the standard 12-amp motor found in traditional uprights.
Other “makes cleaning easier” features include:
a quick-release dust cup so there are no messy bags, the adjustable
handle for compact storage, a motorized brushroll that converts
from hard to soft floors with the simple flick of a switch,
and an assortment of on-board cleaning accessories, including
a seven-foot stretch hose, crevice wand and dusting brush.
And, the Eureka Optima ( Eureka 431A, 426A) shows off these
features in one of this year’s hottest colors –
limelight green.
Robert dawson is a contributing author to www.best-vacuum-cleaners.net.
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