Lightweight, upright vacuum cleaner with powerful 12-amp motor
On/off brushroll for switching between carpet and bare-floor cleaning
Adjustable soft-grip looped handle; on-board tools and stretch hose
Telescopic handle; 20-foot cord; easy-to-empty dust cup
Editorial Review:
Get power with comfort! The Optima with comfort grip looped handle has 13 adjustable positions so every user enjoys the perfect height and grip. The specially designed telescopic handle extends to clean both high and low areas without awkward bending. The Optima has a 12-amp motor for deep-cleaning carpets like a full-size upright, but weighs just 11 pounds. The on/off brushroll cleans bare floors easily while the no-tip design stabilizes the vacuum for safe above-the-floor cleaning.
Customer Reviews:
Avg. Customer Rating: 3.5 / 5.0
love/hate relationship with this thing!:
Used to have the "electric brooms" from the 80's and was thrilled to find this vacuum cleaner as it had so much more power. I've had this for about 3 years now and was completely impressed with it when first using it. The two things that struck me was how lightweight and easy to handle ( on carpet -low plush and wood/ceramic flooring) it was and that the suction power was incredible. Okay, now the things that drive me crazy. The dust filter needs to be cleaned out about every other time I use it. I... more info
Best suction, best value:
This vacuum gives you the best bang for your buck. I've tried many uprights, some twice or three times as expensive as this one, and have never had such a great machine. For a small one bedroom apartment and someone on a budget it works amazing. It has very strong suction compared to other vacuums I've tried and is able to pick up anything, including pet hair. I agree with other customers that on hardwood floors this vacuum does not work well unless you use the nozzle. It blows dirt and dust away from... more info
Great small vacuum:
I love this vacuum. When I moved across the country recently, I left mine with my roommate, and promptly bought a new one for my new apartment. In my experience, you cannot get a better vacuum near this price point. Although it is small, it really is a full vacuum, and not just a dinky oversize "dust buster" or handheld with wheels. I would probably not own this if I had a whole house or several rooms to clean, but it's great for a 1-2 apartment or condo. I do not think it is louder than other vacuums.... more info
I hate this vaccum:
It's light, but the Hepa filter fills up so often as to make me prefer a broom... okay, I've got two cats, so I've learned to set up a chair by a waste basket and clean the filter with a plastic fork two or three times each time I clean the living room. There must be a better product out there.
