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Eliminating the need for two separate vacuums–one for thorough cleaning and one for quick-and-easy touchups–the Eureka Optima has all the power, features, and performance of a conventional upright coupled with the light weight and convenience of a stick. Where the Optima doesn’t cut corners is suction: at just under 12 pounds, this machine can out-draw units twice its weight, and its HEPA filter captures more than 99. 9% of dust mites, pollen, and other allergens for cleane…
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A remarkably lightweight cleaning unit, the Featherweight stick vacuum from Bissell offers dual functionality in one slim little machine. Suitable for bare floors, draperies, upholstery, and low-pile carpets, the Featherweight converts easily from a floor vacuum to a hand vacuum and includes a crevice tool for tight corners. Completely bagless, the unit collects debris in a dust cup with a washable cloth filter. When the cup fills up, you just pop it off and empty it. Handy …
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