Plush carpet and rugs
The R17 Premium has a soft carpet baseplate made for ultra-plush carpet, so it glides instead of bogging down. The Standard is best for wall-to-wall carpet and area rugs.
Riccar | Walnut Creek, CA
SupraLite uprights that weigh just 8 to 9 pounds, plus the R70 that mops and vacuums in one pass. See them in person at our Walnut Creek showroom, where we also repair Riccar vacuums.
Four SupraLite uprights from entry level to premium, and the R70 for mopping and vacuuming hard floors.
Light enough to carry up the stairs, from the Entry model to the R17 Premium. Highest price first.
Riccar Lightweight Upright VacuumSupraLite R17 PremiumBest for plush carpet and mixed floors$999
Riccar Cordless Upright VacuumSupraLite CordlessBest for cord-free carpet and floor cleaning$799.99
Sold outRiccar Lightweight Upright VacuumSupraLite StandardBest for wall-to-wall carpet and rugs$599
Riccar Lightweight Upright VacuumSupraLite EntryBest for carpet on a budget$319The R70 mops and vacuums hard floors, and its brush roll cleans itself.
Start with your floors and how much weight you want to carry, then pick a model.
The R17 Premium has a soft carpet baseplate made for ultra-plush carpet, so it glides instead of bogging down. The Standard is best for wall-to-wall carpet and area rugs.
The SupraLite Entry weighs eight pounds and the Standard and R17 weigh nine. The Cordless has a carrying handle for steps.
The R70 mops and vacuums in one machine and self-cleans its brush roll. The R17 adds a rubber squeegee that corrals dust on bare floors.
The Standard, R17 Premium and Cordless use a self-sealing HEPA media bag. On the R17 the bag meets the HEPA standard of 99.97% efficiency at 0.3 microns.
The SupraLite Cordless has a 44-volt battery that runs up to 50 minutes, a metal brush roll and a self-sealing HEPA media bag.
The SupraLite Entry has the features you need for carpet cleaning and a 30 ft cord. Both the Entry and the Standard earned a Gold Seal of Approval from the Carpet and Rug Institute.
The SupraLite Entry is the value pick: eight pounds, a 30 ft cord, a wood brushroll and a paper bag. The Standard adds a 35 ft cord, a 24-inch self-sealing HEPA media bag and a two-speed motor at nine pounds.
The R17 Premium is the top SupraLite. It has a 40 ft cord, a soft carpet baseplate, a metal brushroll with replaceable brushstrips, a squeegee for bare floors and Hall sensor belt protection. It comes with a 10-year warranty and eligibility for 17 service visits at participating Riccar retailers.
Want to leave the cord behind? The SupraLite Cordless has a 44-volt battery, a carrying handle and a HEPA media bag. For mopping, the R70 Multi-Clean Deluxe Smart Mop cleans and dries its own brush roll and has a detachable handheld vacuum. Not sure which fits your home? Call us and we will help you choose.
Walnut Creek Vacuum has been helping people choose vacuums since 1950. Visit our showroom for a hands-on demo and honest advice, or call us with questions. We also repair Riccar vacuums.
The SupraLite Entry weighs eight pounds. The Standard and the R17 Premium weigh nine pounds.
The Entry has a 30 ft cord, a wood brushroll and a paper bag. The Standard has a 35 ft cord, a two-speed motor and a self-sealing HEPA media bag. The R17 Premium adds a 40 ft cord, a soft carpet baseplate, a metal brushroll, a bare floor squeegee and Hall sensor belt protection.
Yes. The SupraLite Entry uses a paper bag. The Standard, R17 Premium and Cordless use a self-sealing HEPA media bag. Call us if you need help finding the right bag.
For household use, Riccar lists 10 years on the R17 Premium, 3 years on the Standard, 1 year on the Entry, and 3 years on the Cordless with a 1-year battery warranty. Call us and we will go over the terms for the model you are considering.
The R70 Multi-Clean Deluxe Smart Mop mops and vacuums hard floors such as hardwood, tile and laminate. It self-cleans and dries its brush roll, collects dirt in a separate dirty water tank, and includes a detachable handheld vacuum.
No. The SupraQuik portable canister is sold in our showroom only. It has a 55-inch hose, two 18.5-inch wands and a set of tools, and works well on stairs and in cars. Call us to check that it is in stock.
Yes. Visit our showroom at 1960 Mt Diablo Blvd in Walnut Creek, Tuesday to Friday 9 AM to 5 PM and Saturday 10 AM to 4 PM. Call (925) 934-4582 first to make sure the model you want is on the floor.
Riccar's SupraLite uprights weigh 8 to 9 pounds, and the lineup also includes a cordless upright, a portable canister and a mop-and-vacuum for hard floors.

The SupraLite Cordless cleans carpet and bare floors with a metal brush roll and a self-sealing HEPA media bag. The on/off switch is on the handle, and a carrying handle makes steps easy.
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If the brushroll jams, the Hall sensor stops it until the jam is cleared, so a broken belt is a thing of the past. The R17 also has a soft carpet baseplate for ultra-plush carpet and a squeegee for bare floors.
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Fewer stops between rooms: the Standard has a 35 ft cord and a high-capacity self-sealing HEPA media bag. At nine pounds it is easy to move, and it earned a Gold Seal of Approval from the Carpet and Rug Institute.
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The R70 mops and vacuums hardwood, tile and laminate in one pass. It cleans its own brush roll, flushes dirt into a separate dirty water tank and dries the brush roll. A detachable handheld vacuum handles corners, upholstery and cars.
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The SupraQuik portable canister has a 55-inch hose, two 18.5-inch wands, a crevice tool and brushes, and a reusable shake-out bag. Carry it on the shoulder sling. Available in our showroom.
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The Entry has the features you need for carpet cleaning, including a wood brushroll and a 30 ft cord, without the frills. It earned a Gold Seal of Approval from the Carpet and Rug Institute.
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