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As busy as we are these days, it seems almost impossible to keep on top of the housework. Even on ordinary days, we're still trying to pack in more things than time will allow. Throw in a couple of holidays and forget about it--we'll never catch up. So, we look for ways to maximize our efforts whenever we can, and that's where the Ergorapido from Electrolux, Bloomington, Ill., comes in. This cordless stick vacuum enables us to clean our carpets and floors quickly and efficiently without the hassle of setting up a full-size machine.

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Advanced cyclonic technology rotates the air and debris that move into the dust cup, thereby preventing filter clogs and helping to maintain a powerful suction. The low-profile, 180[degrees] swivel head offers great maneuverability under furniture and in tight corners, and the removable hand vac lets us reach areas above the ground, including furniture, car seats, and trunks.

Weighing just 5.6 pounds, the Ergorapido boasts a sleek, diamond sand-colored design, and tucks neatly in a corner--always at the ready. It drops easily onto its charging base which conveniently houses the accessories and stores the excess wires out of the way. The front-open dust cup can be emptied with the suction hose of an upright vacuum or removed and dumped in the trash. The two filters can be rinsed clean periodically. In fact, it's so easy to use, if we see unexpected company pulling into the driveway, we can give the living room the once-over before our guests even reach the front door. Now that's convenience!

Although the Ergorapido is great for quick cleanups, when we're ready for some deep cleaning, we pull out our Eureka Capture+ from Electrolux Home Care Products...