The Eureka RapidWash just might be one of the best wet-dry vacuums on the market—and it’s less than $300!
I have kids and pets, which means I also have one other thing: big messes. Unfortunately, I also happen to be short on time. I don’t want to finish a long workday and spend the rest of my evening dragging around mop buckets, steam cleaners, and bulky vacuums. Thanks to the Eureka RapidWash, I just need one lightweight, ready-to-go wet-dry vacuum cleaner that takes care of all the flooring surfaces in my home. The RapidWash is powerful, easy-to-use, and I didn’t have to take a second mortgage out to pick one up as it comes in just under $300.
Multiple floors, multiple messes, one wet-dry vacuum
The Eureka RapidWash takes the decision-making out of the equation. Equipped with a BLDC motor and powerful suction of up to 15000Pa, the RapidWash is a ready-to-go cleaning solution that can tackle whatever your favorite mess makers can throw at it. The wet-dry vacuum doesn’t have to rely on suction alone thanks to a rotating floor brush that provides motor assistance, rotating up to 450 times a minute! The combination of the wet-dry vacuum’s powerful motor, rotating floor brush, and zero-edge design make it possible to suck up dirt and debris and wipe the floor simultaneously, giving you a clean surface even against baseboards and on staircases, with just one pass.
Eureka knows home cleaning needs can vary, so the RapidWash features three cleaning modes to help you get the cleanest floors possible without extra hassle or programming. Activating the RapidWash’s dry mode, for example, allows you to take advantage of the RapidWash’s powerful suction to vacuum without dispensing any water on your carpets or rugs. This mode can also be useful for cleaning up wet messes and puddles, or for collecting dirty water into its appropriate tank before switching over to Eco or Turbo mode for a more thorough and efficient clean.
Of course, if you have pets, the idea of a roller brush in your vacuum can be unsettling. I’m pretty sure I’ve had nightmares about cleaning the floor only to find that I was trying to clean with a roller brush completely encased in dog hair. Eureka’s clearly had that nightmare, too, as the RapidWash features an innovative dual anti-entanglement design. A flush comb and a scraper work together to remove pet hair and other debris from the RapidWash’s roller brush, preventing buildup and tangles so that you don’t have to. The RapidWash is entirely capable of fully self-cleaning. Who wants to clean a vacuum after cleaning the floors, anyway? The RapidWash can simply be placed in its cleaning base where multiple jets of water thoroughly clean away dirt and debris and then rinse. The base then air-dries the RapidWash’s roller to prevent mildew and other odors.
Designed as a stick vac, the RapidWash is a slim, modern vacuum that weighs less than ten pounds, but powerful enough to tackle even big messes. No more lugging around heavy shop vacs or a cumbersome mop and bucket to get the clean you need. Despite its small stature, the RapidWash is equipped with dual water tanks, with the clean tank capacity coming in at 800 ml and the dirty tank capacity sitting at 450 ml. Cleaning the dirty water tank is easy, as the filter system is separate from the vacuum itself. Just remove the tank and filter and rinse, then you’re ready for your next big mess.
Modern cleaning solutions with a history you can trust
Brands come and go, but Eureka is a century-old manufacturer of vacuums with a history you know and can trust. Originally founded in Detroit, Michigan in 1909, Eureka has spent a century innovating vacuum cleaners and developing solutions to the pain points of maintaining a clean home.
Comparable wet-dry vacuums can cost as much as $400. The RapidWash from Eureka offers a reliable, thorough, and efficient cleaning machine with a brand history you can trust starting at just $300.
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