Question About Eureka Oxygen Vacuum Cleaner Operation

Answer by Bob Cobe, AllergyBuyersClub.com Staff

Hi,

I just read the tips you sent and it reminded me I had a concern about my Eureka Oxygen that I purchased approximately a year ago. Sometimes it shocks my leg when I'm vacuuming and I pull back, it occurs especially in dry windy weather. Also sometimes it will have a dirty vacuum smell when I first start it, even though the bag is not full and the filter is clean. Is this normal? Since I bought it because of allergy concerns, I just want to make sure it's as running as clean as it can be.

Thanks
Sheryl

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Answer:
Sheryl,
Thank you for your question and your having ordered from AllergyBuyersClub.com.

The small shocks are no problem whatsoever, although they might be somewhat annoying. They are caused by the static electricity created when the spinning nylon roller brush contacts carpeting in dry weather. It is similar to when you scuff across carpeting in cold, dry weather and then touch a light switch. Not only is this shocking that you mention erratic as to when it occurs, but it will happen only with certain carpeting and when wearing certain clothing.

The dusty odor is far less common and generally is due to the odor of the carpeting itself being absorbed into the bag material or into a filter or filters. One solution is to put an item such as "Carpet Fresh" on a small patch of carpeting and then vacuuming that into the machine. Another is to put just a drop of a fragrance or a quick spray with a "Glade-like" aerosol on the final filter to mask the odor, but remember to pick a fragrance that is pleasant to you and to use just a TINY amount. You just want to mask the carpet odor and not really create a strong new one. You can always add more fragrance, but you can't take it away easily.

Bob
Technical Support / Sales
AllergyBuyersClub.com

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First Published: late June 2003
Updated: April 2007

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