[MaggieRoseLee]

Eureka 4870SZ Boss SmartVac Pet Lover Bagged Upright Vacuum Cleaner

Had my Dad do some research (cause he loves it and has PATIENCE) and the best value vacuum he found is the Eureka Boss. They had it at his Costco so really good value (though it was on backorder but since he got them to mail it to me for FREE, it was still worthwhile).

It's purple so you can pretend it's the Dyson. REALLY strong suction and a huge Hepa filter to help with the dust and dander.

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Right now it's also on sale at Amazon.com with free shipping and handling for $160

http://www.amazon.com/Eureka-4870SZ-SmartVac-Upright-Cleaner/dp/B0027VTDYE/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=home-garden&qid=1303133687&sr=8-1

Designed with pet lovers in mind, this upright vacuum cleaner features a powerful 12 amp motor for maintaining a well-groomed home, from top to bottom. The unit's motorized brushroll can be turned on for carpets and rugs or off to safely and effectively clean bare-floor surfaces. For above-floor cleaning, use the crevice tool to access tight spots like between couch cushions; the dusting brush for bookshelves, vents, and lamp shades; and the upholstery nozzle for cleaning curtains, living-room chairs, couches, and more. It also comes equipped with a Pet Power Paw turbo nozzle, which effectively removes dust, dirt, and pet hair from carpet, stairs, and upholstery--plastic teeth loosen it, a rubber strip grabs it, and bristles pull it up and away. The vacuum cleaner's sealed HEPA filtration system captures 99.97-percent of dust, allergens, and pet dander, then seals them inside the vacuum to help ensure a clean living environment. Even more, it offers a high-filtration odor-eliminating Arm & Hammer bag that captures allergy-causing pet dander and removes odors caused by pets, mold, bacteria, and fungi. Other highlights include a comfortable oval-shaped handle, adjustable height settings, a suction-control switch, a 15-inch cleaning path, and a long 30-foot power cord. The vacuum cleaner measures 12 by 15 by 44 inches and carries a one-year limited warranty.

 

[Sigurd's Mom]

Couldn't live without my Dyson!

I've been debating getting the handheld. Is it heavy? Bulky/hard to handle?

 

[James]

The only thing better than a Dyson is not having any carpet in my house!

I have the hand-held which is great for small jobs!

 

[ThorDog]

Couldn't live without my Dyson!

I've been debating getting the handheld. Is it heavy? Bulky/hard to handle?

The handheld is very light, not bulky at all and very easy to use, I use it everyday to vacuum couches and get small jobs done, it is the best thing, suction is awesome in small cordless package! I thought the 10 min time was not going to be enough but I can vacuum our whole SUV with it! It has a trigger so it only is working when you are actually vacuuming so it lasts a long time! The brush head does a great job at picking up pet hair from carpets or beds or couches.

 

[Ace952]

Dyson all the way.

Has anyone seen the Dyson Groom attachment?
I so want to try it. Just not thrilled about shelling out $69+ tax for it.

 

[Kay]

We have the Dyson animal, but the canister variety. It is so gratifying to use. We have a black GSD and 3 cats (one short-haired white calico, and two grey, long-haired shedding machines). I'm a nerd and I love using the Dyson haha. Greatest vacuum ever.

 

[evybear15]

We have the Dyson animal, but the canister variety. It is so gratifying to use. We have a black GSD and 3 cats (one short-haired white calico, and two grey, long-haired shedding machines). I'm a nerd and I love using the Dyson haha. Greatest vacuum ever.

Absolutely agree!! We love using ours (Baxter hates it and tries to hide), and we're always fascinated/grossed out by the amount of hair/dander/dust that thing picks up. We were even nerdy enough to do the "comparison" test by using our old vacuum first to get it as clean as we could, and then using the Dyson. It was awesome (and gross...)!

 

[aubie]

When we got our new floors I got a Dyson... O M G!! I love it! It makes cleaning a breeze! And I love I can go from carpet to hardwood without a hitch! With five critters (mostly all black-ish) it does the job! I have the DC25 ball and I love it...it completes me!

 

[ThorDog]

Yep my husband thinks I am weird cause I am always saying I love my Dysons (handheld and full size) he said I have German Shepherds to justify my need for vacuums (not true!). It makes life with GSDs much easier since sometimes I feel I am drowning in dog hair. How does GSD hair end up on the ceiling fan?

If anyone gets the Dyson pet shedding tool let me know! I would love to see how it works on GSDs!

 

[Lenny]

We have 2 dogs and no carpet in our house. Hardwood or tile. I can't imagine having carpet with all the hair. We have a Roomba(robot vacuum) that we set off and it does a good job. Don't think I would recomend it for carpet.