Oster 6026 Blend-N- Go Cup

Decent, conveniant.
I bought an "oster blend-n-go" cup from amazon about 2 years ago it was awesome. When I ordered this one I thought it was the same one.....it isn't. The plastic is thin and very flexible, so it flexes a little bit when blending ice for smoothies. It does a poor job crushing ice compared to my other blend-n-go cup. It doesn't leak, has good measurements, but I wish it was the thicker more durable plastic.

Perfect for individual servings
If you tend to want to blend single-serving drinks/smoothies and don't want the trouble of cleaning the full-size blender, lid, etc, then this cup really is the perfect addition to your (and my!) Oster blender. I was concerned about the allegedly "flimsy" plastic mentioned in other reviews, so I checked it out at my local Walmart first in person, was satisfied, and went ahead and got it. It's not a hard plastic like the shielding over airplane windows, but it's definitely not "flimsy" at all! Maybe a fair comparison would be the original, really tough Tupperware thickness, though even that I can bend a little bit, and this cup I cannot. It's really sturdy, so don't let that idea deter you. I admit that I haven't used the lid for travel purposes yet and so can't comment, but the blade, rubber gasket, and cup all fit perfectly together, blend beautifully, and then I just pop off the blade and gasket, pop in a straw, and I'm set! Washed daily in the dishwasher with no problems several...

Excellent Cup
I think this is a great cup. The other reviews worried me that the plastic would be "flimsy," but I didn't find this to be the case. I don't know if Oster changed the material (it looks like the same translucent plastic) but I can't even get the cup to bend if I squeeze it hard with both hands. The smoothies I make in this cup are just as good as those I make in the glass blender jar: no problems with ice-crushing ability. I even use this cup when I'm not "on-the-go" just to reduce the dishes I need to wash.

The only reason I didn't give 5 stars is that I wish the cup was a little smaller. Probably not everyone will agree with me, but no one needs THAT much smoothie for breakfast and I would rather have it fit into my bag more easily. The description says 18 oz blending capacity, but I would say it's closer to 20. Sometimes I'm just annoyed that I'm carrying this huge cup that's only 1/2 to 2/3 full. But that's just my preference. Oh yeah, and it's too tall to use a normal...

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Soyajoy G4 Soy Milk Maker and Soup Maker - with All Stainless Steel Inside - New 2013 Model Introduction Sale

Excellent for almond milk
I like to make large volumes of food once or twice a month and freeze everything for later use. So I was looking for a machine that could help streamline my almond milk making process. This item has done that for me. It easily doubled my output (mileage may vary). :) I wish there was a mechanism to squeeze the excess milk from the pulp since passive draining through a sieve (a very nice and finely meshed one too, though a tad smallish) usually isn't enough. I also turn the almond pulp into crackers so I do need the excess liquid removed. I used a cloth to wring the liquid out, but every other step in the process was easy and fast. I used the raw/juice option for my milk. I do add warm water so I could use one of the heating options as well if I chose to add cold water. The raw/juice option takes maybe 8-10mins. While the heated options take 26 mins (per the manual). I just wanted to go faster and I had warm water handy. I processed through just under 9 lbs of almonds in a little over...

Blessedly quiet, makes great almond milk
My ND suggested I stop drinking soy milk as it was raising my estradiol levels. He suggested substituting almond milk.

I tried making it with my Osterizer, which was incredibly noisy and messy.

Then I ordered the G4 from Amazon after some research and it is very quiet, apart from some very annoying loud beeps when you program it and when it is finished making the milk.

I have found that it is vital to soak the almonds for at least 12 hours to soften them. I have also found that increasing the number of almonds 50% over what they recommend makes a thicker, most tasty milk and cycling the G4 three times makes the pulp so fine you don't really need to strain it. The fiber is good for you anyway.

Now, if we could just get them to tone down the beeps.

Makes Great Soymilk
Soyajoy G4 makes great tasting soy milk and requires very minimal effort from its user. That doesn't mean no work, but it's far easier to make soy milk with this product than using traditional kitchen tools like pots and blenders.

I used to buy soy milk from a grocery store, and there are several things I had to learn (or am still learning) when I switched to making soy milk at home:

1.Soy beans need to be soaked in water overnight before cooking (though Soyajoy G4 does have an option for both soaked and dry beans, soaked beans would yield better result according to the manual). So if you wake up in the morning and realize that you don't have enough soy milk left for your breakfast cereal, oops, too late.

2.Making soy milk yields quite a lot of okara (pulpy left over from milking process). Okara is nutritious and beneficial for one's health, but incorporating okara into my daily diet isn't so intuitive and I'm still learning how to make good use of...

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Hoover Type W2 Hepa Filter Bag, 401080W2

work as expected
These bags are the branded bags and work as expected. Great price compared to retail outlet nearby.

Hoover Type W2 Hepa Filter Bags
The bags are perfect, works excellent and a great bargain. These bags are next to impossible to find in stores, and if you do its extremely overpriced or generic. I am extremely satisfied with my purchase and will buy again from this seller.

vacuum bags
Great buy! I'm very pleased with this purchase. Great quality at a great price.

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Vitamix 1732 TurboBlend VS Blender

Variable speed is essential, best deal here
If you're serious about using a Vitamix, you need the variable speed (VS). And I don't mean just high and low, but 1-10, in addition to high and low. With that, you can make cole sole in 2 seconds (no kidding!) and a lot of other things that you couldn't with more limitations, because different things require different speeds, sometimes increasing incrementally.

This is the same price, package and warranty that you get if you buy directly from Vitamix. I was tempted to rate it only 4 stars, because it is way overpriced. With an Amazon Store card, it's interest-free IF you pay it off within 6 months -- and that's vital, because whopping interest applies if you don't. Vitamix has a payment plan, too, but you have to pay more when you order and have only 3 months after that to pay it off. So Amazon's deal breaks it up into 6 smaller payments, which makes it the most affordable way for many of us to get one of these machines. There is nothing else quite like them. Blentec is...

Worth every penny...
Yes, the Vitamix is an expensive blender at $500. It simply can't be compared to any other though - it is an amazing product. All of the claims are true - you can put just about anything in it and turn into a consistent smooth liquid. To be honest I'm not a big veggie guy, yet I know the importance of consuming them - there is a ton of research that validates a plant-based diet is MUCH healthier than SAD (Standard American Diet). I've had the Vitamix for about a week and have had fun making fruit/veggie smoothies (that taste good - even with lots of green stuff!). The TurboBlend VS is the one to go for - the "cookbook" that comes with it is full of great ideas.

Recommended to all!
Wow, count me in as a newly minted VitaMix convert!

I just got delivery of my new VitaMix blender (to replace an NSF-rated KitchenAid Commercial blender [ahem, that's NSF, not NSFW...]) and immediately put it to work.

I threw in all that I could find, which was Kale, Celery, Carrots, Daikon, Cabbage, Ginger root, Strawberries, Pear, Apple, Orange, dried Apricots, Prunes, Flax seed, Psyllium husk, raw Almonds, raw Pine Nuts, Tumeric (ground), Ascorbic Acid, plenty of ice and some water.

I did leave out the Canteloupe; clearly no more room at the inn... (I had to force the lid down to allow it to snap back on.)

The initial mixture was mud pot thick. With the blades racing underneath at 240 mph the top of the mix sat insanely still, with just an occasional belch (signal?) of air slowly surfacing through the verdant depths.

Adding a bit of water did the trick, liberating the brew into a whirling pot of creamy veg and fruit. Not a...

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Holmes HEH8031-UM Energy Saving Heater Fan

Great heater.
This heater is surprisingly quiet. I am impressed. It's not as flashy as more expensive heaters but the performance is just as good as any other 1500w heater out there. Living in MN I've pretty much tried every type of space heater. I've used other heating coil fan style heaters, radiator, micathermic, quartz, and ceramic tower heaters. This is one of the least expesive space heaters that I've bought and it performs very well. It's hard to find a good heater that's quiet at any price point, let alone one with a digital thermostat that functions correctly. This one is a winner. It has a 3 yr. warranty which seems to be pretty standard with most space heaters. FYI - I actually bought this at Target for a little cheaper (paid the same with tax) and plan on purchasing a second one.

Almost great, poorly made
This seemed like a great by - reduce energy use, put out some heat, and cool to the touch, as it was going in my 2 yr old's room. First unit arrived, worked great! Heated room, cool to touch, and didn't need to run constantly. After about a week of very limited use - it stopped working. Seemed to be a control malfunction, would display, but not turn on. OK, defective unit. Sent it back, got the replacement quickly. Worked great - FOR ONE DAY! It now powers on, puts out a weird spark on the coil, heats for 4 seconds then clunks out. Doesn't seem safe and doesn't work. Either they have terrible quality control or something is wrong with their design, because I can't believe a company could put out a product that fails this miserably. Fool me once... It's getting returned now, off to look for something similar that works (kind of the baseline requirement).

A great little heater
This is the perfect heater to heat one room. We use it in our bathroom before taking a shower. I like the digitial controls which are very easy to read. Also, it automatically shuts off if it gets tipped over. It is very lightweight and streamlined. It is a very good heater for the price.

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Supco WF294 Refrigerator Water Filter Cartridge

Will do the job but...
the head will fit with the fridge but the filter diameter is smaller than the original Samsung filter. This meant it is harder to put it in (unlike the original Samsung filter, you will need to turn off the water or otherwise the water will spill out)

Good savings
Installs with no trouble. Always shut the water supply off, even they say you don't have to . We have a small shut off right behind and a little to the left of our Samsung 28 that is very handy .Twist old filter to the left about 1/4 turn then pull out . Install new filter after wiping the front with clean paper towel ,then install by positioning the filter handle top at the 8'o clock position ,push in straight then turn filter handle to the 12'o clock position , you will feel resistance, but you will know when it is in connect position .Turn the shut off back on , bleed the line , it will sputter at first ( about one gal . or so ). Check for leaks with a flash light . Filter tests better than incoming tap water on my water quality tester . Works for us .

Great price
This filter replaces my original Samsung filter perfectly ata an affordable price. I wil ldefinately order from another one when the time comes.

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Whirlpool 285811 Agitator Repair Kit for Washer

Fits perfect, and a lot quieter operation
This fixed my agitator issue on my Whirlpool washer. My agitator dog ears were very worn which was causing a loud grinding noise every few seconds. I could have replaced just those four parts (dog ears) for a bit cheaper, but I figured while I had it all apart I would replace the entire cam, bolt and o-ring. I was confused because other suppliers say that the cam needed for my washer is described as "medium" and this item has it listed as "medium" and "small". That should probably be corrected by Amazon (or sellers) to alleviate confusion. This cam is roughly 2.375" tall and fits perfectly. I'm not sure if this is considered small or medium, but it fits just right in my washer.

I also didn't understand the removal of the factory 'tags' on the lower agitator. It seems like if they were removed then it would be a bit more difficult to install. I didn't remove them and everything snapped into place perfectly.

The part number on the cam that I replaced was FSP...

Easy, very inexpensive repair of Agitator...done by my wife!
You can spend several hundred dollars on a new washer. You can spend over a hundred dollars on a repair call. Or you can order this repair kit and fix it yourself in about 10 or 15 minutes. If your Whirlpool Agitator seems to be slipping, this is your solution.

BTW my wife ordered and installed this after watching a video on You Tube! When I went to the big box store, they told me they don't sell this repair kit because they want people to buy a new washer instead of fixing the old one. I thanked him profusely for his honesty, and shared that with my wife. It motivated her to take action herself. The best part...one less thing on my "honey do" list. ;-)

worked like a charm
saved a ton of money since I didn't have to call a repair guy to come out. installation was extremely easy.

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Cuisinart CPT-415 Countdown 2-Slice Stainless Steel Toaster

Very Nice Toaster
Nice looking and nice performing toaster! I like the bagel feature. It crisps the inside and not the outside of each bagel half. I like to use the bagel setting on English muffins; it makes the inside crunchy while keeping the outside softer. Countdown feature tells you how much time is left before the toast is finished. Also it has a "push-up" feature for easy removal of smaller items. Great toaster!

Excellent toaster
On delivery the box had puncture due to shipper, and the toaster was dented. Amazon replaced it promptly. New toaster works fine. We like the countdown, the bagel adjustment, and being able to raise the toast by the lever (after toasting) to grasp it. Very very slight difference in toasting amount on each side, not objectionable at all. Haven't used warming feature yet but we're glad its available. Would buy the same toaster again.

Toaster--Cuisinart CPT-415 Countdown
First, I plan to return this toaster. My main disappointment with it is that it toasts one side nicely but the other side is much lighter; I like my toast TOASTED. This happens whether I use one--my usual--or two slices. The info that came with the toaster said this would happen when two slices were toasted. The toaster has more options than I need/use, but they probably are handy for others. Split bagels fit nicely; I use regular settings rather than the "bagel" setting since I like both sides toasted. I would be happy with this toaster and keep it IF it toasted single slices evenly on each side! I have had this toaster for almost a month, with occasional use.

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Electrolux Ergospace Green Canister Vacuum, EL 4101A

Electrolux v. Hoover canister
Since I've spent the past 24 hours (or more) researching vacuums -- and bought two to try out at home, side by side -- I thought I should share my findings with the rest of you.

First off, my 23-year-old Hoover canister finally died on me a few weeks ago. I'd had the thing at the shop maybe once for some work, but other than that, it still worked like a charm til the very end. It had a self-propelling power head that roared like a elephant and scared small children and pets, but it but really sucked the dirt in its heyday. It was sort of scary on hardwood, but I made do. After all, it was practically a member of the family -- the same age as my oldest son.

So when it died, I knew it would be a hard act to follow. I knew I wanted a canister. To tell you the truth, what I like most are the long wands that I use to clean everything from ceiling fans to air vents to baseboards. The little attachment hoses on the uprights just didn't seem like they'd do the trick. I...

Finally a long enough hose!
I picked this up at Costco for considerably less than I see it advertised elsewhere. I have many unhappy vacuum experiences and thought was just fated to hate the product or spend big bucks. This one is just the ticket for me, on a budget but living in a kingdom of cobwebs and pet hair. I have vaulted ceilings with beams, and this is the first time I have not had to stand on a chair or lift the vacuum canister onto a counter to reach every nook and cranny. Long hose, long cord, very portable, and wow, it REALLY does adjust when you go from bare floor to carpet so that you don't get sucked down onto the carpet. The suction adjuster is easy to use, but I didn't even need it. Love the bare floor setting, which has little stiff brushes that loosen debris that might be a little stuck to the floor. I also have cabinets off the floor with space underneath, and this is the first time i have been able to easily reach all the way under cabinets and furniture with out having to assemble some...

Great choice for homes with minimal carpet
The 4101A appears to be the new version of the (also high-rated) UltraSilencer EL6984A. I've seen mention of that on several other sites, even though the Electrolux web site lists both models as being current. So, you should have a look at the reviews for that model as much of the commentary should apply to this one.

It works great; tons of suction and minimal noise (it is far quieter than my upright, which was already a quiet model). The hose is 9' long, which in my opinion is a perfect length. Six feet is more common, but with the extra 3' you don't have to pull the canister around quite as much and can more easily access the tops of cabinets, etc with the hose attachments.

The telescoping wand and floor nozzle are fairly agile & once you get the hang of how the joints bend it is easy to clean underneath tables, chairs, couches, etc. You need minimal clearance (only about 2.5-3") to get under something - I found no furniture in my home that I couldn't get...

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Sunbeam FPSBDMM921 Mini Donut Maker, Blue

Best mini donuts
My husband just bought me the mini donut maker yesterday, and this morning I made my first batch.

I used the following recipe (which is a variation of what was in the book)
5 tbsp. butter

Nina Soft Spin Dryer

Really spins out water!
I received this yesterday after purchasing from the manufacturer. I tried it on some of my son's clothes and it really spun out the water (they were polyester) to the point of coming out almost dry. I was impressed as to how quiet it is as well. The feet really grip the hard floor so there is only a little wobble when it gets started. I will update my review after I have used it for a longer time and with larger loads. One think to remember is when you first get it there is a metal rod attached to the bottom with a zip tie. At first I thought it was a drain spout extension and plugged in the machine. I quickly realized that it is there to keep the machine from bouncing around in transit and that it must be removed before plugging it in. I literally had it plugged for 2 seconds and quickly unplugged before any damage occurred, but I could see someone burning out the motor if they left it attached and plugged in longer. In my directions there was nothing written about removing...

Pretty good
I was worried that this wouldn't perform as well as that other model they discontinued. I'm glad other people reviewed it because I finally bit the bullet and ordered a mini washer and spin dryer (this one). I washed a pair of boxers and wrung them as much as humanly possible... and then put them in this thing.

First thing to note: this thing is really really quiet, aside from the initial startup which is 100% fine, coming from a picky person like myself. Once it starts you just have to stand with it for 5 seconds until it stabilizes.

Secondly, I was worried about the RPM but they address on their site that this is as efficient as the one no longer in stock, even with lower RPM. And not that I've ever tried the other one, but I'm totally satisfied with this... after wringing my boxers out, the Spin dryer still got out like the equivalent of the top of a peanut butter jar filled with water, which is pretty good for how well I wrung that thing out. I can imagine it...

Works well.
This unit is pretty lightweight and fairly quiet given what it does - spins really fast to pull out water from your clothes.
There is no on/off switch. When plugged in, the unit will fire up when the lid is shut. When you move the latch to open the lid, the motor will shut off.

Sometimes, when trying to spin up with heavy wet clothes, the unit might not be balanced enough to spin up and the inner tub will bounce around. I re-adjust the clothes, put the plastic cover over the clothes, push down and close the lid.... off the races the Spin Dryer goes.

I let it run until I don't see any significant moisture coming out of the drain (maybe 5 minutes). The non-cotton clothes seem close to dry and the cotton clothes are just a bit damp. I hang dry the clothes or put them in the dryer on the shortest time setting.

IMO, this kind of device is essential if you hand wash your clothes or use a portable machine without any kind of good spin cycle.
I...

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Black & Decker VF110FC Hand Vacuum Filter with Agitator

I guess it's okay
Not quite sure what it is supposed to do. While initially shopping, I got the impression this was needed, but when the Dust Buster arrived, I found that there was a "simpler" filter included. I have not figured out what the agitator does.

GOOD IDEA TO KEEP AN EXTRA FILTER HANDY
These vacuum filters get clogged with hair and dust quickly at my house so it needs to be washed often. Otherwise the vacuum cleaner suction isn't strong enough to pick up stuff. That's why I ordered this filter. Now I have an extra to use in the vac while the original is drying.

Filter OK+
It does all that it's suppose to do and holds up well. The price is fair and it fits tightly.

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Electrolux UltraActive DeepClean Bagless Canister Vacuum, EL4300B

Best Electrolux I own
I had Electrolux EL6989A Oxygen Ultra for five and a half years and I liked it; however the quality of the wand wasn't as good so it was time to replace it (even tho I could just replace the wand since vacuum still working). So I got Dyson DC33 and after 2 days of use it went back to the store - it's a complete failure if you used to canister :)
After that I decided to pull the trigger on Electrolux UltraActive. I couldn't find any reviews on it; I was only able to find specs and based on that it has more power 2100W vs 1400w in my old one, and also new design for the wand and motorized brush head.
So I placed an order on kohls.com and after I got it I was pretty surprised how good it is with a few quirks :)
Pros:
- It's much quieter than my old Electrolux vacuum
- New updated design of the wand and brush head seems more durable
- It doesn't use bags (it's bagless vacuum)
- It is way more powerful than the old one
Quirks:
- After you push...

Overall Very Pleased
I just purchased this vacuum after much research to replace my 13 year old vacuum that finally bit the dust. Overall I am very satisfied with it's performance. Since I was very used to my previous vacuum, albeit very old, I used this new vacuum with an eye of scrutiny.
Pros:
Love that it is bag-less and you can see exactly what and how much it picks up. Feels very sturdy though not overly heavy. I have both hard floors and carpet. Love the large hard floor attachment, I can cover the floor much faster and despite its size is still very maneuverable in tight spots. The carpet brush picks up excellent yet thin enough to get under beds and most furniture and still very maneuverable. Canister is very easy to dump out contents.
Cons:
The cord could have been a little longer compared to my old vacuum. I have to use a couple different outlets in order to reach all the surface areas. While I do love the size of the hard floor attachment, the suction is not as...

excellent vacuum cleaner
We wanted to replace our 10 year old upright. I did a lot of research and am very glad I picked this vacuum. We needed a compact vacuum that was good on hardwood floors, area rugs and wall to wall carpet. Also, a hepa filter for my allergic dog. This is a powerful vacuum, I could not believe the dirt we got up that our old vacuum was missing. You can turn off the beater bar on the handle when going from carpet to hardwood or to save the fringe on rugs. It also has a nice big floor brush for hardwood and tile. If you suck up a shoelace or cord it shuts off immediatly to save your belt. The bagless dirt cup is very easy to empty. The length of the wand is adjustable for people of different heights. It's very light and easy to maneuver. It has slow start technology which is better for the motor, so it appears to hesitate when turned on. But, do not accidently pick up the vacuum by the dirt cup handle as it will fall with a crash. Another nice feature is the handle pivots flat to vacuum...

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Hamilton Beach 24444 Smart Toast Extra-Wide Slot Toaster

hamilton beach toaster
We really like this toaster and especially like the defrost button. With our old toaster when we would toast frozen waffles or frozen breakfast treats we would have to turn the item over and toast it again for a partial toast cycle to get it done.........often the top half might be still soggy ......................... but by using the defrost button everything toasts thoroughly the first time.

Excellent Toaster
Excellent toaster it does bagels and toast evenly
what more can I say its a toaster
worth the money so buy it

Perfect
Great toaster, lots of features, love the cool touch sides and the wide slots fit just about any kind of bread.

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T-fal YG232BUS Balanced Living Yogurt Maker with LCD Timer, White

A pretty good yogurt maker for a very decent price!
My family eats a LOT of yogurt. My kids love it, and I enjoy it as well. As such, it gets pretty expensive loading up on all those single serving containers of yogurt at the store - not to mention wasteful and potentially unhealthy with all the added sugars. I have a yogurt maker at home, but it only makes one huge batch, and since I tend to have slightly finicky kids, the flavor one is thrilled about is guaranteed to NOT be the flavor the other one wants. So I have been eyeballing a yogurt maker with individual *glass* containers for a while and thought I would try this one out.

I followed the instructions for the Fruit-on-the-Bottom yogurt, using the Sweetened Plain. With this maker, you DO still have to heat the milk and then let it cool before doing anything else - it *does not* heat it for you. Once the milk has cooled to the right temperature, I added some local honey and a room temperature container of plain Greek yogurt. Then I had some fun and did a little bit of...

Yogurt maker with timer is great.
I searched for a few days online and read a lot of reviews before purchasing the T-fal yogurt maker. The timer was a big selling point for me and I like the appearance. It had a lot of good reviews. The only thing I would change is the amount of yogurt start they recomend in the recipe. I have made yogurt for 31 years. I wore out two Salton yogurt makers. I followed the recipe included with the yogurt maker and my first three batches in this one turned out grainey. (They suggest 6 oz of yogurt for a starter). I went back to using 2 tablespoons like I have done for many years and the yogurt was perfect. I need to order extra jars because my family eats it up so fast.

Wow!
Love this yogurt maker. The glass bottles are fantastic. I wasn't able to use the recipe in the book because our family is lactose and soy intolerant, but I found wonderful recipes online. Aside from that, this yogurt maker is amazing. So easy to use. Just prepare the yogurt recipe, fill the jars, turn on the power, set the timer and relax. I usually cook my yogurt throughout the day and put it in the fridge overnight to enjoy the next morning. BEST Coconut milk yogurt EVER! I am not kidding. I LOVE this thing.

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Bissell Turbo Brush (2036652)

A great addition
purchased this to use with the Big Green Deep Cleaning Machine. A similar tool came with the cleaner but it doesn't have a rotating beater brush. this Turbo brush does an excellent job in the nooks and crannies where the Big machine can't go (especially in our RV). A constant whistling noise while the brush was in use became a little annoying, but a piece of tape on the outside of the little hole on top of the brush where it attaches to the hose took care of that. Seems to be well made and sturdy, and it isn't real expensive so it's very much worth of your consideration if you have, or are going to buy the carpet cleaning machine

Great - but I wish the brush rotated faster
This brush is great. Much better than the basic manual brush on the end of the Green Machine. I just with that the brush was a little more aggressive. It could have been geared to rotate much faster...at least I think that would have made the product better. Also, don't rinse this off in the sink and get the entire thing wet. I did this, and thought I broke it...the brush wouldn't rotate when it was that wet. After it dried out it was just fine. But...just because it is a product that is meant to work in and around moisture DON"T IMMURSE THIS IN WATER.

Not worth it
The Good
A little wider than the base brush

The Bad
Little spinning power / slow spin on the brushes
easy to accidentally bump the slider toggle between brush and vacuum
no deep clean

Overall
I'll admit it - I bought this attachment for my little green pro heat because it sounded cool and that it would let me be lazy - why scrub when you can have a power attachment? This product didn't deliver. The spinning brushes have little power, so if you push down to get a deep clean the brushes slow down or stop spinning altogether, you can't really scrub because the brushes spin forward to back, so you can't scrub side to side or in circular motions. It's really easy to bump the slide button on the top and suction when trying to scrub or vice-versa. the only thing going for this is that it's slightly wider than the original attachment so you get a little more area at once. Given this is used with a small "spot cleaner" carpet shampooer, it's just...

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Neato XV-11 All Floor Robotic Vacuum System

I am now a believer in robotic vacuums!
For months, no years, my wife has been asking for a robotic vacuum. She does most of the house work and I do most of the fixing. I have followed the progress of the Roomba and decided to have another in depth look at the reviews and how it performed to date. What follows is NOT a Roomba/Neato comparison. I have never owned a Roomba nor do I think I ever will, but who knows. I purchased a Neato Robotics XV-11 about four weeks ago. What follows is a detailed look at what the Neato XV-11 is and how it performs. I will try to be as objective as possible and share my journey of how I decided which robot vacuum to buy.

First, a bit about me. I am an avid Amazon buyer and use them heavily for both personal and work related purchases. They are simply the best at the online experience and I typically only purchase items that they ship. They have the best pricing on a regular basis and ship promptly with a great online experience. I have only had two issues with Amazon and...

Very efficient & effective robot
I really like this robotic vacuum. It cleans a ridiculous amount of pet hair and dust from my carpet! I used a Roomba, which was fairly good but the drawback was it couldn't navigate to other rooms and back as well as the Neato does. The other drawback was it couldn't figure out how to get onto area carpets without the spinning brush on the front getting stuck. For the Neato, this is no problem at all. Instead of bouncing all around looking for light houses it will detect doorways and move from room to room in a more logical fashion.

The suction and cleaning ability is amazing. I would place the suction power closer to an actual upright vacuum. The noise level is a bit quieter than an upright and maybe a little louder than the whine of a Roomba. There is significantly less bumping, which overall, makes the Neato quieter. It still bumps into things (mostly table legs) from time to time but nowhere near as hard or as frequent.

Battery life is adequate. About an...

Neato is better than Roomba - I have had 6 different Roombas so I know
I have had the Neato vacuum robot for a few weeks now and I am just now getting the time to write a review. I don't write reviews for everything I buy just the things I think people need to be warned about or things I think people should really buy.

Compared to Roombas
I have owned 6 different Roombas starting with the original red one. The thing about Roombas is they don't really know where they are or where they are going they just start going and when they come to a wall or furniture they change course. They travel in a pattern that is designed to cover the whole room but is some cases where there is an odd shaped room or furniture in the room they can end up going around in the same spot and not covering all areas evenly. Also the pattern that is left on the carpet looks like someone gave a monkey a vacuum and let it loose as there are lines going everywhere. Roombas don't always get all the rooms in the house either and if they do get into a remote area of the...

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LG Kompressor Canister PetCare Plus Vacuum Cleaner LcV900B

Simply wonderful
When I had to purchase a new vacuum cleaner I spent hours researching online in addition to a couple of hours using demonstration models at local stores.

The LG was by far the best vacuum I have ever used. I tried out vacuums from Dyson, Hoover, Eureka, Bissel, and Electrolux. The Dyson was the only one that came close in comparison. The LG has as much suction as the Dyson, but is better designed and much quiter. The Kompressor technology really works (can vacuum the whole house without having to stop to empty the dust bin). We have two dogs, three kids in a 2000 square foot home with three levels (two carpeted, one with hardwood and tile). This vacuum excels in picking up dog hair off carpet, and the hard floor attachment works perfectly. The controls on the handle are brilliant. Unlike the Dyson canister the brush roll is motorized and can be turned off with the handle controls, as can Max and Min suction (Min is used for dusting curtains and drapes). The build...

Great Features - Poor Reliability
Review after using it for two weeks every other day: ***** (5 stars)
The vacuum is easy to handle, makes very little noise, the kids can sleep, watch TV, or play while we are vacuuming.
The compressing part of the dust bin works great. It compresses all the dust together in little patties, so you do not have particles of dirt flying around in the dust bin and makes it very easy to clean. The vacuum has great suction, both on tile and rugs in our 3300 sq feet house. Very happy with the product!!!!

Review update after using it for 14 months: *** (three stars)
Features are excellent, still very quiet, dust bin very easy to clean, the fine filter still looks brand new due to the good design of the dust compressing in the big dust bin.
However, after using the vacuum for three months, the controls in the handle stopped working and there was no way to start the vacuum as there was no other switch. We had to ship it out of state (we live in Florida), it took...

SPEECHLESS!
Being speechless is definitely not one of my traits, and anyone who knows me can certainly attest to that. I just (10 minutes ago) opened the package that arrived last night and couldn't resist to test this product since all the reviews were stellar. About 7 minutes of vacuuming (my already freshly vacuumed - with Dyson Animal - carpets) and I was astounded by the amount of dirt (the cansiter was practically full) that gathered in the canister. After being thoroughly disgusted by the fact that my pride and joy home which is always spotless (I vacuum and dust everyday) was infact NOT THAT spotless, I sat down to write this review which is the first review I have ever written in my life. This product absolutely warrants a glowing 5 star review, as it is 100% what it is advertised to be. It is easy to put together, is easy to navigate, goes under my very low furniture and is endowed with an impressive suction power, so much so that it almost propells itself on the carpet. It even...

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Aqua-Pure AP717 Drinking Water System Filter with Triple Action Filtration

Not as Easy As I Thought
I put this in line with my Ice maker, using screw on tubing. I had to go out and by special ends, the ones that come with it is for platic or copper tubing only...Cubes taste good though, it is doing its job...

Replacement Filter for Refrigerator Icemaker
I purchased the Aqua-Pure AP717 to replace the Aqua-Pure AP717 filter attached to my refrigerator icemaker. The previous filter worked great so I expect the same from the replacement filter. I followed the installation instructions and had no problems with the installation.

Water filter
We drink well water at our NC home in the mountains. This filter really freshens it up and makes it taste nice and crisp. YUM!

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HONEYWELL/ENVIRACAIRE HAC-504 Replacement Filter Pad

unhealthy
Is there anywhere to buy the old filters without the blue wrapping.

I have used Honeywell Humidifiers for many years and never had the smell / mold problem you do with these filters, they are downright unhealthy.

I tried to rate these zero stars they are that bad but the system would not let me.

Please go back to the old filters

IT SUCKS!
Bought a bunch of these replacement filters (10, I believe) for my Honeywell 2000 series humidifier.
This "enviracaire" blue wrapping was a new thing for me. HONEYWELL/ENVIRACAIRE HAC-504 Replacement Filter Pad Never seen it before, but figured what the heck, maybe it's new technology & will improve the filter's capability.

WRONG!!

My experience has been just the opposite. 1) It doesn't last as long, working only 2-4 weeks before it's efficacy diminishes, whereas the 'older' filters with the plastic/wire mesh would easily last 3-4 months, sometimes longer depending on use. 2) Using the old filters, I would often take them out after some heavy use, clean them, and descale them before continuing to use them. Only after months of use & hard build-up would they lose their efffectiveness & need to be changed. With these "enviracaire" filters the build up isn't heavy at all, it maybe...

humidifier filter
Original Honeywell filter for much less the price in the retail store. Works for me.

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