Y’know, that’s what Eureka Forbes salesmen probably look for - fall guys to buy their vacuum cleaners.
Just in case this sounds like I’m ripping the product - not really. It’s the company, however, that sucks, as does its service.
As for the product, well it’s still too new to comment about durability, long-term performance, etc. Will update this review in case I have any comments in that area.
It does what it’s supposed to fairly well, although most of us won’t use most of the attachments that come with it.
People usually get suckered in by the ’demo’ given by the increasingly inarticulate Eureka Forbes salesmen - which is quite surprising considering that they get taken in virtually without a spiel. Most don’t know whether they actually need a vacuum cleaner or whether they can effectively operate one in their house.
With the clutter in most Indian middle-class houses, odd-sized furniture, difficult nooks and corners (they’ll try and tell you that here’s where the machine comes in - don’t believe it!), junk piled up on out-of-reach shelves, you name it!
So even if you get talked into a demo, don’t give the nod for all the high-pressure ’closing’ tactics. Decide first whether you need it and whether you will be able to operate it smoothly in your house.
The machine itself is not too bad. The design is quite snazzy and it moves well along the floor (if you have space to move it around, i.e.).
Attaching and removing the attachments and the extension pipes can take a bit of getting used to, but once you’ve got it, it’s a cinch.
Also, don’t expect it to work miracles (although your friendly neighbourhood salesman may have shown you visions of a spotless home in minutes).
My view is that it’s good for cleaning cobwebs, dusty corners and ledges, fans, etc. Let the maid do the ’jhaadu-poncha’!
And, if you don’t need it, don’t be a sucker!