Woe is the vacuum that can't suck it up.

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When it comes to cleaning, we're big believers in the QPS--quick, powerful, and simple--system, especially when vacuuming. Apparently, the engineers at Electrolux Home Care Products, Inc., are of a like mind if their new Eureka Whirlwind+ upright--equipped with maximum suction power and easy-access tools to cover more surfaces in less time--is any indication.

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Like everyone else, our schedules are overwhelmingly jam-packed; even finding a few minutes to spare can be a chore, which is one reason why the Whirlwind+ is such a blessing, as it cleans multisurfaces in less time with a maneuverable, 20-pound design and 15-inch-wide cleaning path. Further accelerating the cleaning process, its cyclonic suction technology packs dirt tightly into the dust cup, while a protective screen prevents large particles from becoming embedded in the filter, enabling more dirt to fit in the cup for longer cleaning endurance and less maintenance.

When it is time to empty, the flip-bottom dust cup allows for disposal Eureka Whirlwind 4+ of dirt quickly and with less mess. The unit also includes HEPA filtration that captures 97% of...