One of Eureka's innovations is the Riser Visor, a clear plastic cover that stays down for cleaning horizontal surfaces and flips up so the revolving brush can reach the vertical carpet on stair risers. There's no bag to change, just a filter and clear plastic dust cup to shake out when necessary. --Ann Bieri

Customer Reviews Average rating - 4.5

Rating - 4 Date: 2009-01-09
Content: I have this for about 2-month and I really like it. If you are OK with bending, or kneeling down, this even can be used as a floor vac for appartments, or small town houses.

Pros -
- Plenty of suction
- Compact and light. The actual item is smaller than it appears to be in the picture. Storage is not an issue.
- It plugs into the power outlet directly, so there is no need to worry about charging, or battery life
- Sturdy, washable filter
- Good price (I paid less than $40)

Cons -
- On the first use, I got a nasty blister on my pinky as my finger rubs against the vacuum during the use. I think the space beneath the handle is too tight
- It will be nice if it had some sort of cord management feature. The entire 20-feet of cord gets lose the moment you start using it. It is kind of messy if you are cleaning a smaller space, like a closet, or a bathroom

Wishlist -

- I wish it also had a removable handle, so I can use it as a floor vac without kneeling down, or busting my back bending. I'm aware of other floor vac offerings from Eureka. But why buy two if one can do both ...

Summary: Good buy

Rating - 5 Date: 2009-01-09
Content: I bought this vacuum based on the high reviews. I bought it for the main purpose of vacuuming my furniture to keep it clean and free of dog hair. I have 2 dogs that stay inside and shed alot. It works great. This vaccum keeps me sane. =)
Summary: Great little vacuum

Rating - 4 Date: 2009-01-06
Content: It's a wonderful product! A lot of suction power. I bought it for pet hair and it works wonderfully. I recommend it! It's great. The reason for 4 stars instead of 5 is that after a few minutes of usage it gets a little heavy.
Summary: Lots of power!

Rating - 4 Date: 2009-01-06
Content: Bought this vacuum solely for cleaning the stairs. It has great features with the tilt up brush screen for cleaning both the treads and the risers. The belt drive brushes ensure proper cleaning. The suction on this product is top notch as well. My only complaint would be that it is a little heavy for one handed use. That is a fair trade-off for a powerfull motor and a study body. I highly recommend this product.
Summary: Powerfull Little Vacuum

Rating - 4 Date: 2009-01-06
Content: This littl vac is perfect for carpeted steps. It does the job quickly, isn't too heavy and easily stored.
Summary: Great Job