Friday, November 11, 2011

Oreck Steam-It All Purpose Steam Wand

Oreck Steam-It All Purpose Steam Wand

Amazon Sales Rank: #15387 in Home Color: White/Black/Yellow Brand: Oreck Model: STEAM100 Number of items: 1 Dimensions: 8.00 pounds Pressurized super-dry steam heats in under 30 seconds. And dry steam means no damp mess! Works upside-down without spillage for above the floor cleaning. Reusable, machine washable microfiber pads means there are no expensive replacement pads to buy. Lightweight with fingertip controls and 16-ft. cord make it incredibly easy to use. Deep cleans without chemicals- It attacks many germs and bacteria, using ordinary tap water. Can be used on most flooring surfaces including marble, ceramic, stone, vinyl, linoleum and sealed hardwood floors. Two washable microfiber towels, two bonnets, universal cleaning clips, and 6 attachments.

Most helpful customer reviews 121 of 124 people found the following review helpful. Cleans Great, Love It! By heyheyheywotisay Though I appreciate the two previous reviewers giving so much detail, I truly believe they exaggerate the difficulties of using this product. Overall, this is a "great" product. You will pay a little more because it is an Oreck, but quality construction, reliability, and the fact Oreck stands behind their products make the extra few dollars worth it. My reason for purchasing a steam cleaner was to clean stone and tile floors, "especially" the grout. Frankly, this unit does such an amazing job with this, if it did nothing else well, I would still be happy. I will no longer have to waste time and money on "very" expensive grout cleaners and sealers that do not work. Trust me, the Oreck get's grout and tile as clean as the day you had them installed. I have used it on shower glass, the marble in the shower, and a stovetop with great success. My hardwood floors look great, and like my stone and tile, I will never have to buy expensive floor cleaners again. The two micro-fiber cloths provided could definitely be larger, not sure what Oreck was thinking there. However, the cleaner is designed to use any micro-fiber cloth, so you can replace them anytime you like without having to buy them from Oreck. The clip system with the smaller cloths can be a bit of a challenge, but not so bad once you get the hang of it. Again, you can buy larger cloths at the local Walmart if they bother you that much. When fully filled with water, the unit can be heavy for some if trying to do a job above the head, or at the shoulders, (yes you can put it above your head without it leaking). However, the easy solution is don't fill it all the way when doing these type of jobs. PROS: Great construction. Large tank, and comes to steam quick. No expensive cleaners. No chemicals. Cleans tile and grout making it look like new. Hardwood floors shine! CONS: Supplied cloths small, and don't work "great" with clips. 155 of 161 people found the following review helpful. Not Ready For Prime Time By TechDiva Let me start by saying that I am a huge Oreck fan. I think that they make quality products that do what they say they do. However, I can't say that this product measures up. They are on the right track but have several details to work out yet. I already own a Shark steam mop but find the handle to be a little short (I am tall) and it doesn't hold enough water to do my whole kitchen area with one fill. I was quite excited to hear that Oreck had a steam mop. I went to the Oreck store and got a demo. I commented then that the 'pad' was loose and coming off while he mopped, and that the head of the mop was being uncooperative during the carpet refresh demo. He made excuses for all so I bought the steam mop. The mop holds about a gallon of water, and has a very tall handle and a long cord. All good things. The quality and construction are excellent. However, the first thing you notice is that it weighs more than your vaccuum. The pad is actually a piece of cotton duck fabric about a foot square with a strip of terry cloth like fabric down the center. Picture a baby diaper from 20 years ago. You lay that on the floor and use those yellow tabs in the picture to pinch the loose ends of the cloth under the yellow tab. I began to mop and noticed right away that the steam production is fast and strong, good, but the mop is very very hard to push. It is heavy and awkward to move and now I know why the salesman spent so much time showing me the shoulder movement I should use to push the mop back and fowards. The forward motion caused everything I picked up with the mop to be pushed into a line of bits and fuzz on the floor so I tried to turn the mop and capture the fuzzy stuff. Immediately the pad came unclipped. I repositioned the pad and tried again. Again the pad came off. I tried to mop around the bathroom toilet, pulling it longways along the side

Thursday, November 10, 2011

Swiffer Disposable Cleaning Dusters Refills, Unscented 10-Count (Pack of 3) (Packaging May Vary)

Swiffer Dusters trap and lock dust and allergens with thousands of fluffy fibers. That's because each fluffy, flexible fiber features Dust Lock Adhesive that traps and locks dust away for good. The unique fluffy fibers can also change shape to get into nooks and crannies and dust virtually any surface for a great clean. Common inanimate allergens from cat and dog dander and dust mite matter.

Amazon Sales Rank: #3210 in Health and Beauty Brand: Swiffer Number of items: 3 Dimensions: .10 pounds Traps and locks dust and allergens Thousands of fluffy fibers feature Dust Lock Adhesive Great for dusting electronics

Swiffer Dusters Refills trap and lock dust and allergens* with thousands of fluffy fibers. That's because each fluffy, flexible fiber features Dust Lock Adhesive™ that traps and locks dust away for good. The unique fluffy fibers can also change shape to get into nooks and crannies and dust virtually any surface for a great clean. *Common inanimate allergens from cat and dog dander and dustmite matter swiffer Dusters refills When you’re out of fluffy Swiffer Dusters, save your handle and get a box of 10 count Dusters refills. Refills fit both regular and extendable handle sizes. Available in 10-count Unscented, Febreze® Citrus and Light™ scent, and Febreze® Lavender Vanilla & Comfort™ scent and 360° Dusters Unscented.

Most helpful customer reviews 10 of 10 people found the following review helpful. ...and I do approve this message... By Matthew G. Sherwin As of the time I am writing this, this three pack set of Swiffer duster refills is more economical than buying three single boxes of refills on Amazon; and the duster refills never become so old that they "expire!" These fit easily onto the Swiffer duster handle and they really do an excellent job of trapping dust, hair or even small particles of food in hard to reach places. I am simply amazed that these dusters do so much more than just move the dust around--these things actually pick up the dust, hair and more and make `em stick to the duster like anything! This helps a lot when you can't vacuum certain places. While you can use these duster refills to dust, you can also use them to clean record albums. I am a huge music enthusiast and Swiffer dusters help tremendously when I need to clean the dust and light dirt residue off a vinyl record album. You can use the duster again and again on quite a few record albums before they begin to discolor; when the duster turns from a light blue to a light grey it's safe to assume that you need to switch to a new duster. You can also just use the duster without its handle. The duster refill fits easily in your hand without its handle; and this can be useful when you're dusting off a low coffee table or an end table that has a book on it; indeed the duster refill can often work well alone without its handle when cleaning other surfaces. However, I wouldn't use this with cleansers such as Windex. For example, when cleaning a mirror with glass cleaner you might prefer to use something else like a soft, absorbent yet inexpensive washcloth or perhaps a soft paper towel. I highly recommend the Swiffer duster refill packages for dusting around the house and other jobs--including what may be lesser known uses like cleaning old vinyl record albums. You can't go wrong! 4 of 4 people found the following review helpful. Dusting can be fun! By Deborah Verlen The three ten count boxes of refills is cheaper than buying the regular product that 'dusts' the grocery shelves. This is my favorite duster. I have three extra large dogs so am constantly battling dust all over the place! These are great for every dusting job from the screen of the television set to the ceiling fan blades as well as furniture and molding. They seem to catch more particles of dust than a cloth of any type. Highly recommend! 3 of 3 people found the following review helpful. Dusting Has Never Been Easier! By Avid Reviewer Dust is a big problem for me because it triggers my allergies. I try to keep my environment as dust-free as possible by running an air filter 24/7 and by dusting frequently with a Swiffer duster. - The Swiffer Duster Works Traditional dusters and dusting cloths oftentimes just push dust around especially on surfaces where there's a heavy buildup of dust. Not the Swiffer. The Swiffer picks up dust so well that it requires just one or two passes to get any dusty surface completely free of dust. Once the dust is locked in the Swiffer, it stays locked in, so it won't get released back in the air. The flexibility and fluffiness of the Swiffer allow you to easily get around office equipment, kitchen appliances, and other objects into all the nooks and crannies. It really makes light work of dusting tabletops, window ledges, window blinds, and other surfaces. - How It Works Each Swiffer duster comes out of the box looking more like a pad. It needs to be pre-fluffed before use. To fluff, grab both ends of the pad with the dusting surface up. Do not stretch it taut; leave some slack in the middle. Next, shake the duster vigorously by moving both hands in a see-saw motion. Now, your duster is all fluffed up and ready for use! - Why It Works A newly fluffed up duster resembles cotton candy. The airy mass of material is made up of a lattice-like network of countless frizzy strands of

Wednesday, November 9, 2011

Euro-Pro V1950 Shark 13 In. Cordless Sweeper

No Touch Dust Cup Folding Back Saver Handle 13" Powerful Motorized Brush Rolls debris into an easy to empty dust cup. 2 Speed Electronics 60 Minute Rechargeable Telescoping Handle Patented Wall Hugging Technology Patented Swivel Steering Low Profile and long reach

Amazon Sales Rank: #146068 in Home Brand: Euro-Pro Model: V1950 Dimensions: 6.00 pounds Folding Back Saver Handle Patented Wall Hugging Technology Patented Swivel Steering Low Profile And Long Reach

Most helpful customer reviews 76 of 77 people found the following review helpful. A Strong Sweeper By Michael Kerner The people at Shark and Euro-Pro cleaning companies have always known how to make so many great products with vacuums, and carpet sweepers. Nevertheless, when it comes down to it, it really is on how well the vacuum really lasts. Shark's previous cordless sweepers have all done a great job at picking up after everyday messes, but they have been some glitches. I was honestly very skeptical with the latest model when I saw it on television, and I liked it a lot, but as I started to use it, I was hoping for just a bit more. Here is my verdict. The Shark VX3 Cordless Sweeper is the latest in Euro-Pro's well-recieved carpet sweeper line. This one does a good job at picking up after pet hair and fuzz, and is very simple to setup. You can pick up actually a lot of pet hair, fuzz, or anything off your floors and carpets. It is easy to charge up, and does really works well. The no-mess dust cup is very simple to clean up, and easily removes all that was picked up from the floors. The vacuum is also very easy to carry around, and take from room to room, without feeling the drag of carrying around your vacuum and getting a backache. That is what I think, even though there really are a few problems that still make could've been a bit easier to pick up after. The first problem deals with the battery. ou have to really keep the sweeper plugged in to your outelt for at least a day, inorder to fully charge a the battery. The VX3's battery also could've had a bit stronger battery life than just an hour long. The second problem deals with the backsaver feature. While the VX3 does pick up well, and is easy to operate, I had a tricky time manuvering the VX3 with the backsaver handle. While the concept is ingenius at folding the handle to make it easier at picking up under the beds and those hard-to-reach areas, it is honestly a little bit harder to control and steer the sweeper. Still, despite a few problems with the Shark VX3 Cordless Sweeper, I still think it is a very good buy for anyone who wants a easier way to clean up after all those messes on the floor. It just does a great job at really cleaning up your floors and is great for small homes and apartments, or any home that works at a great pace. While you can get this though the As Seen On TV ads, you also can find this at your nearest Macy's for around $70, instead of getting both the VX3 and VX1 models like the infomercial says in its offer for $130. So, suck those problems on the floor away, and try this sweeper out. Quality: B- Price: B Battery Life: C Setup: B+ Easy To Operate: B 1/2- Overall: B- 62 of 65 people found the following review helpful. Useless for pet hair. :-( By Loren Gardner I was really optimistic about the Shark VX3 from the good reviews I'd read on Amazon and other sites about it. Unfortunately it just did not meet my needs. I have two very hairy dogs and hard wood floors in my house. I was hoping to find a cordless that I could just pull out every day or two to keep on top of the hair bunnies. The Shark, however, only pushes and blows the hair around. It only picked up maybe half of it, and the rest is still floating around out there. However, it did pick up my black lab's entire choke collar. And a corner of my rug. Bottom line: if you like dropping pounds of screws on your floor and pretending you're on an infomercial, this vacuum is for you. If you'd rather pick up normal things like hair, dust, and dirt, don't bother with the Shark. 34 of 34 people found the following review helpful. Great for Bald People Who Don't Have Pets! By James Rose We purchased this sweeper in hopes that it would provide an easy way to sweep our laminate floors free of dog hair and kid debris. Well, it does get the dog hair, but requires many passes. It ends up taking longer to sweep the floor with this sweeper than it would have to haul out the regular vacuum. It

Tuesday, November 8, 2011

SteamFast SF-140 1000-Watt Hard-Floor Steam Mop

SF-140 Steam Mop is the modern replacement for messy, inconvenient mops, and allows consumers to clean and sanitize hard floor surfaces with the power of steam, 1000 watts power steam, 8-oz water capacity, 12 minutes of cleaning and sanitizing steam time, 3-minute heat-up, 4 accessories, Quickly & safely care for a wide variety of hard floor surface floors, Swiveling handle increases control and mobility, ETL Listed, 1 year limited warranty.

Amazon Sales Rank: #37328 in Home Color: Blue Brand: SteamFast Model: SF-140 Number of items: 1 Dimensions: 49.00" h x 7.00" w x 11.80" l, 6.10 pounds 1000-watt steam mop for cleaning and sanitizing hard-floor surfaces Uses tap water; no chemicals required; foot-controlled on/off switch Heats up in minutes; delivers up to 10 minutes of steam; swivel handle Telescopic pole; 2 micro-fiber cloths, a fill cup, and a resting pad included Measures 11-4/5 by 7 by 49 inches; 1-year limited warranty

Most helpful customer reviews 664 of 672 people found the following review helpful. The Steam Mop SHOWDOWN: I've done the product comparisons for you... By Chandler (update: This review was updated on 11-2-09 after I got to compare the Bissell as well as add notes about the Ladybugg steamer at the bottom, and then on 11-30 when I got to compare the SteamFast SF-140) I live in a neighborhood where EVERY home is "green built certified" this means that, to have that certification, the builder built no homes with carpet. All the main floors are polished concrete and the upper floors wood. The bathrooms all have tile and/or slate in every home. Because of this, as you could imagine, steam mops are quite the neccessity...not only because they get the hard surfaces better than anything else, but because they are also "green" and clean chemical free. I'll be honest, for us...that's a bonus but we weren't cleaning chemical free before. We like chemical free for our pet's paws but I'll confess I was mopping with chemicals before I got my steamer and just kept the pets out of the room while doing it because, up until then, I couldn't get it clean any other way. Okay, so that said...we decided to have a steamer show down to compare 6 different steamers because my friends and I knew as long as we are in these homes we are gonna have to have a steamer to get all these hard floors clean...we may as well figure out which one to buy next go round. Because my own home is graced with 2 cats, 3 dogs, and two gregarious cooks, my kitchen floor (which had not ever been cleaned by a steamer since my steamer had just arrived) was the testing spot. Mind you, I vaccuum twice per week and do a mega mop twice a week. I THOUGHT I had pretty clean floors in spite of my pet capacity. I thought wrong. These picked up dirt so well it's scary So here's the results: 1. steam mops are the mac daddys of clean floors. What these things picked up was tremendous and no comparison to my vigorous prior constant major mopping. 2. So now I'll break down the elements of each mop we used and then go into more detail about each at the end. We tried out: "S": The shark by Europro "E" The Envirosteamer by Eureka "H" the haan steamer "M" the Monster "B" The Bissell Green Tea "SF" The SteamFast SF-140 by SteamFast CORD LENGTH: so you don't have to stop and unplug and replug in somewhere else: Shark ( will be referred to as S):20 feet Envirosteamer (will be referred to as E): 25 feet Haan: (will be referred to as H)19'8" Monster (will be referred to as M): 25 feet Bissell (will be referred to as B) 17 feet SteamFast (will be referred to as SF): 18.7 ft. STEAM TEMPERATURE: this is a primary element. The hotter the steam, the more dirt picked up and hot steam will also kill parasites, mold and mildew and loosen more dirt: S 110 degrees. lame E 220 degrees. very hot H 212 degrees. very hot M 266 degrees. hottest...although the envirosteamer and haan seemed plenty hot enough. The shark didn't clean nearly as well and this was one reason. 110 degrees just isn't going to melt off stuck on grime. B 125 degrees. Note that, because of this low steam temperature the manual said that if I wanted to sanitize the floor or pick up caked on spills, I had to hold the steamer on the spot for 15 seconds but no more than 20 because that could damage some floors. Now I don't know about you, but if I can sanitize with one swipe of the other steamers because of their sanitizing temps my floor will be done WAY faster but I don't have a timer to worry about the extra 5 secons where my wood floors could get damaged. My sink water is hotter than this so it would take less time to use a regular mop if I have to hold the steamer on every spot of my floor for 15 seconds to santize. Just sayin SF: 137 degrees. Not hot enough to clean well and sanitize. BUILD: We found how it was made corresponded with issues with the steamer. The Shark, for example, was quite flimsy and they actually sell replacement

Monday, November 7, 2011

Oreck Steam-It All Purpose Steam Wand

Oreck Steam-It All Purpose Steam Wand

Amazon Sales Rank: #25615 in Home Color: White/Black/Yellow Brand: Oreck Model: STEAM100 Number of items: 1 Dimensions: 8.00 pounds Pressurized super-dry steam heats in under 30 seconds. And dry steam means no damp mess! Works upside-down without spillage for above the floor cleaning. Reusable, machine washable microfiber pads means there are no expensive replacement pads to buy. Lightweight with fingertip controls and 16-ft. cord make it incredibly easy to use. Deep cleans without chemicals- It attacks many germs and bacteria, using ordinary tap water. Can be used on most flooring surfaces including marble, ceramic, stone, vinyl, linoleum and sealed hardwood floors. Two washable microfiber towels, two bonnets, universal cleaning clips, and 6 attachments.

Most helpful customer reviews 120 of 123 people found the following review helpful. Cleans Great, Love It! By heyheyheywotisay Though I appreciate the two previous reviewers giving so much detail, I truly believe they exaggerate the difficulties of using this product. Overall, this is a "great" product. You will pay a little more because it is an Oreck, but quality construction, reliability, and the fact Oreck stands behind their products make the extra few dollars worth it. My reason for purchasing a steam cleaner was to clean stone and tile floors, "especially" the grout. Frankly, this unit does such an amazing job with this, if it did nothing else well, I would still be happy. I will no longer have to waste time and money on "very" expensive grout cleaners and sealers that do not work. Trust me, the Oreck get's grout and tile as clean as the day you had them installed. I have used it on shower glass, the marble in the shower, and a stovetop with great success. My hardwood floors look great, and like my stone and tile, I will never have to buy expensive floor cleaners again. The two micro-fiber cloths provided could definitely be larger, not sure what Oreck was thinking there. However, the cleaner is designed to use any micro-fiber cloth, so you can replace them anytime you like without having to buy them from Oreck. The clip system with the smaller cloths can be a bit of a challenge, but not so bad once you get the hang of it. Again, you can buy larger cloths at the local Walmart if they bother you that much. When fully filled with water, the unit can be heavy for some if trying to do a job above the head, or at the shoulders, (yes you can put it above your head without it leaking). However, the easy solution is don't fill it all the way when doing these type of jobs. PROS: Great construction. Large tank, and comes to steam quick. No expensive cleaners. No chemicals. Cleans tile and grout making it look like new. Hardwood floors shine! CONS: Supplied cloths small, and don't work "great" with clips. 154 of 160 people found the following review helpful. Not Ready For Prime Time By TechDiva Let me start by saying that I am a huge Oreck fan. I think that they make quality products that do what they say they do. However, I can't say that this product measures up. They are on the right track but have several details to work out yet. I already own a Shark steam mop but find the handle to be a little short (I am tall) and it doesn't hold enough water to do my whole kitchen area with one fill. I was quite excited to hear that Oreck had a steam mop. I went to the Oreck store and got a demo. I commented then that the 'pad' was loose and coming off while he mopped, and that the head of the mop was being uncooperative during the carpet refresh demo. He made excuses for all so I bought the steam mop. The mop holds about a gallon of water, and has a very tall handle and a long cord. All good things. The quality and construction are excellent. However, the first thing you notice is that it weighs more than your vaccuum. The pad is actually a piece of cotton duck fabric about a foot square with a strip of terry cloth like fabric down the center. Picture a baby diaper from 20 years ago. You lay that on the floor and use those yellow tabs in the picture to pinch the loose ends of the cloth under the yellow tab. I began to mop and noticed right away that the steam production is fast and strong, good, but the mop is very very hard to push. It is heavy and awkward to move and now I know why the salesman spent so much time showing me the shoulder movement I should use to push the mop back and fowards. The forward motion caused everything I picked up with the mop to be pushed into a line of bits and fuzz on the floor so I tried to turn the mop and capture the fuzzy stuff. Immediately the pad came unclipped. I repositioned the pad and tried again. Again the pad came off. I tried to mop around the bathroom toilet, pulling it longways along the side

Sunday, November 6, 2011

Swiffer Disposable Cleaning Dusters Refills, Unscented 10-Count (Pack of 3) (Packaging May Vary)

Swiffer Dusters trap and lock dust and allergens with thousands of fluffy fibers. That's because each fluffy, flexible fiber features Dust Lock Adhesive that traps and locks dust away for good. The unique fluffy fibers can also change shape to get into nooks and crannies and dust virtually any surface for a great clean. Common inanimate allergens from cat and dog dander and dust mite matter.

Amazon Sales Rank: #3697 in Health and Beauty Brand: Swiffer Number of items: 3 Dimensions: .10 pounds Traps and locks dust and allergens Thousands of fluffy fibers feature Dust Lock Adhesive Great for dusting electronics

Swiffer Dusters Refills trap and lock dust and allergens* with thousands of fluffy fibers. That's because each fluffy, flexible fiber features Dust Lock Adhesive™ that traps and locks dust away for good. The unique fluffy fibers can also change shape to get into nooks and crannies and dust virtually any surface for a great clean. *Common inanimate allergens from cat and dog dander and dustmite matter swiffer Dusters refills When you’re out of fluffy Swiffer Dusters, save your handle and get a box of 10 count Dusters refills. Refills fit both regular and extendable handle sizes. Available in 10-count Unscented, Febreze® Citrus and Light™ scent, and Febreze® Lavender Vanilla & Comfort™ scent and 360° Dusters Unscented.

Most helpful customer reviews 10 of 10 people found the following review helpful. ...and I do approve this message... By Matthew G. Sherwin As of the time I am writing this, this three pack set of Swiffer duster refills is more economical than buying three single boxes of refills on Amazon; and the duster refills never become so old that they "expire!" These fit easily onto the Swiffer duster handle and they really do an excellent job of trapping dust, hair or even small particles of food in hard to reach places. I am simply amazed that these dusters do so much more than just move the dust around--these things actually pick up the dust, hair and more and make `em stick to the duster like anything! This helps a lot when you can't vacuum certain places. While you can use these duster refills to dust, you can also use them to clean record albums. I am a huge music enthusiast and Swiffer dusters help tremendously when I need to clean the dust and light dirt residue off a vinyl record album. You can use the duster again and again on quite a few record albums before they begin to discolor; when the duster turns from a light blue to a light grey it's safe to assume that you need to switch to a new duster. You can also just use the duster without its handle. The duster refill fits easily in your hand without its handle; and this can be useful when you're dusting off a low coffee table or an end table that has a book on it; indeed the duster refill can often work well alone without its handle when cleaning other surfaces. However, I wouldn't use this with cleansers such as Windex. For example, when cleaning a mirror with glass cleaner you might prefer to use something else like a soft, absorbent yet inexpensive washcloth or perhaps a soft paper towel. I highly recommend the Swiffer duster refill packages for dusting around the house and other jobs--including what may be lesser known uses like cleaning old vinyl record albums. You can't go wrong! 4 of 4 people found the following review helpful. Dusting can be fun! By Deborah Verlen The three ten count boxes of refills is cheaper than buying the regular product that 'dusts' the grocery shelves. This is my favorite duster. I have three extra large dogs so am constantly battling dust all over the place! These are great for every dusting job from the screen of the television set to the ceiling fan blades as well as furniture and molding. They seem to catch more particles of dust than a cloth of any type. Highly recommend! 3 of 3 people found the following review helpful. Dusting Has Never Been Easier! By Avid Reviewer Dust is a big problem for me because it triggers my allergies. I try to keep my environment as dust-free as possible by running an air filter 24/7 and by dusting frequently with a Swiffer duster. - The Swiffer Duster Works Traditional dusters and dusting cloths oftentimes just push dust around especially on surfaces where there's a heavy buildup of dust. Not the Swiffer. The Swiffer picks up dust so well that it requires just one or two passes to get any dusty surface completely free of dust. Once the dust is locked in the Swiffer, it stays locked in, so it won't get released back in the air. The flexibility and fluffiness of the Swiffer allow you to easily get around office equipment, kitchen appliances, and other objects into all the nooks and crannies. It really makes light work of dusting tabletops, window ledges, window blinds, and other surfaces. - How It Works Each Swiffer duster comes out of the box looking more like a pad. It needs to be pre-fluffed before use. To fluff, grab both ends of the pad with the dusting surface up. Do not stretch it taut; leave some slack in the middle. Next, shake the duster vigorously by moving both hands in a see-saw motion. Now, your duster is all fluffed up and ready for use! - Why It Works A newly fluffed up duster resembles cotton candy. The airy mass of material is made up of a lattice-like network of countless frizzy strands of

Saturday, November 5, 2011

Euro-Pro V1950 Shark 13 In. Cordless Sweeper

No Touch Dust Cup Folding Back Saver Handle 13" Powerful Motorized Brush Rolls debris into an easy to empty dust cup. 2 Speed Electronics 60 Minute Rechargeable Telescoping Handle Patented Wall Hugging Technology Patented Swivel Steering Low Profile and long reach

Amazon Sales Rank: #108123 in Home Brand: Euro-Pro Model: V1950 Dimensions: 6.00 pounds Folding Back Saver Handle Patented Wall Hugging Technology Patented Swivel Steering Low Profile And Long Reach

Most helpful customer reviews 76 of 77 people found the following review helpful. A Strong Sweeper By Michael Kerner The people at Shark and Euro-Pro cleaning companies have always known how to make so many great products with vacuums, and carpet sweepers. Nevertheless, when it comes down to it, it really is on how well the vacuum really lasts. Shark's previous cordless sweepers have all done a great job at picking up after everyday messes, but they have been some glitches. I was honestly very skeptical with the latest model when I saw it on television, and I liked it a lot, but as I started to use it, I was hoping for just a bit more. Here is my verdict. The Shark VX3 Cordless Sweeper is the latest in Euro-Pro's well-recieved carpet sweeper line. This one does a good job at picking up after pet hair and fuzz, and is very simple to setup. You can pick up actually a lot of pet hair, fuzz, or anything off your floors and carpets. It is easy to charge up, and does really works well. The no-mess dust cup is very simple to clean up, and easily removes all that was picked up from the floors. The vacuum is also very easy to carry around, and take from room to room, without feeling the drag of carrying around your vacuum and getting a backache. That is what I think, even though there really are a few problems that still make could've been a bit easier to pick up after. The first problem deals with the battery. ou have to really keep the sweeper plugged in to your outelt for at least a day, inorder to fully charge a the battery. The VX3's battery also could've had a bit stronger battery life than just an hour long. The second problem deals with the backsaver feature. While the VX3 does pick up well, and is easy to operate, I had a tricky time manuvering the VX3 with the backsaver handle. While the concept is ingenius at folding the handle to make it easier at picking up under the beds and those hard-to-reach areas, it is honestly a little bit harder to control and steer the sweeper. Still, despite a few problems with the Shark VX3 Cordless Sweeper, I still think it is a very good buy for anyone who wants a easier way to clean up after all those messes on the floor. It just does a great job at really cleaning up your floors and is great for small homes and apartments, or any home that works at a great pace. While you can get this though the As Seen On TV ads, you also can find this at your nearest Macy's for around $70, instead of getting both the VX3 and VX1 models like the infomercial says in its offer for $130. So, suck those problems on the floor away, and try this sweeper out. Quality: B- Price: B Battery Life: C Setup: B+ Easy To Operate: B 1/2- Overall: B- 62 of 65 people found the following review helpful. Useless for pet hair. :-( By Loren Gardner I was really optimistic about the Shark VX3 from the good reviews I'd read on Amazon and other sites about it. Unfortunately it just did not meet my needs. I have two very hairy dogs and hard wood floors in my house. I was hoping to find a cordless that I could just pull out every day or two to keep on top of the hair bunnies. The Shark, however, only pushes and blows the hair around. It only picked up maybe half of it, and the rest is still floating around out there. However, it did pick up my black lab's entire choke collar. And a corner of my rug. Bottom line: if you like dropping pounds of screws on your floor and pretending you're on an infomercial, this vacuum is for you. If you'd rather pick up normal things like hair, dust, and dirt, don't bother with the Shark. 34 of 34 people found the following review helpful. Great for Bald People Who Don't Have Pets! By James Rose We purchased this sweeper in hopes that it would provide an easy way to sweep our laminate floors free of dog hair and kid debris. Well, it does get the dog hair, but requires many passes. It ends up taking longer to sweep the floor with this sweeper than it would have to haul out the regular vacuum. It