8/10/2011

SHARP EC10PU2 - 10-Pack of Replacement Vacuum Bags Review

SHARP EC10PU2 - 10-Pack of Replacement Vacuum Bags
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These bags are OK.But they are not as advertised.The page about these bags on Amazon says they are "Sharp EC10PU" but in fact the bags I received from B&M Housewares after ordering from this Amazon page, were a brand I never heard of called "Micro Lined" and the bag says they are "designed to fit Sharp models using bag type PU-2."So a more honest listing for this item should say they are generic or should state their true brand, or should say they are designed to fit Sharp.It should not misleadingly say they are Sharp bags.

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Package of 10 twin-ply paper dust bags designed to fit all Sharp upright vacuums

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8/08/2011

Generic Sears Kenmore Vacuum Cleaner Bags To Fit Part # 20-50015 (50115) Also Fits Sebo 5093AM, Windsor Verismatic and Sensor Upright Vacuums Review

Generic Sears Kenmore Vacuum Cleaner Bags To Fit Part # 20-50015 Also Fits Sebo 5093AM, Windsor Verismatic and Sensor Upright Vacuums
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Thank goodness for Amazon for carrying these bags! I looked at several specialty vacuum stores/repair shops as well as several Sears stores and couldn't find these bags any longer. My vacuum is over 12 years old and still works well so being able to still find the bags makes my husband happy! Thanks Amazon!

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These are 10 generic vacuum bags made by Envirocare. They fit Kenmore Style W, Part # 20-50015, 50015 vacuum cleaner bags, as well as Sebo 5093AM, as well as Windsor Sensor Bags. They have a green plastic hole on the top of the bag, that connects that bag onto the door of of the vacuum cleaner, and measure approximately 16.5 inches long, by 5 inches wide.

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8/07/2011

Toro 51585 Power Sweep 7 amp 2-Speed Electric Blower Review

Toro 51585 Power Sweep 7 amp 2-Speed Electric Blower
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We recently acquired an property with a lot of leafy trees and this is my first blower. When the shipment arrived, I thought that Amazon shipped the wrong item because it came in a tiny box. Snap the tube on, connect the cord and it's ready to use.

The power switch is somewhat touchy. When trying to select low speed, it is easy to accidentally bump it into high speed. I accidentally blasted away a bunch of bark and made a crater. Oops. During low speed use, it's also easy to accidentally bump the power switch to off.

The power receptacle is mounted on a short cable tail on the back end. I have several other lawn tools that have the receptacle integrated into the shell with a hook to retain the cord and I prefer that arrangement. When you reach the end of the extension cord, it disconnects easily and cuts power. There's also no strain relief so I think that eventually I will be repairing this short section of cord.

Although it looks and feels like a toy, it seems to work well on flat surfaces and bark, but struggles a little with leaves in wet grass. It just takes longer but still gets it done. I also used it to clear the gutters of leaves and it worked well. I removed the tube making it even smaller and lighter. There were a few times when the thrust nearly knocked me off the ladder.

Noise level is excellent, especially on low. Think giant hairdryer. It is much lighter, quieter and not smelly compared to the big gas blowers.

I was originally considering the Toro Ultra, but I was unsure how much vacuuming and mulching I would do and wanted something lighter, less expensive, and less cumbersome.

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7.0A motor generates a powerful air speed of 160 mph with a minimum speed of 130 mph. Air volume at 155 cfm. 2 speed air control is perfect for clearing leaves and debris from sidewalks, decks, and driveways. Lightweight and easy to use. Unit weight: 4.6

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8/05/2011

Hoover Type Y HEPA Filter Bag, Set of 2 Review

Hoover Type Y HEPA Filter Bag, Set of 2
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The hubby and I live in an old dusty house. The house originally had a coal-fired hot-water boiler and I swear some of that old black dust is still lingering in dark and hidden places. Plus, the house has radiator heat and no central air, so the dust never gets captured by a filter, as it would with a forced-air system.

That's why I spend the extra money for the Filtrete Hepa bags. I just ordered two more and paid $6 for the bag and $7 for shipping (ouch), but the good news is, the manufacturer promises that these bags really do capture the wee tiny particulate matter.

Filtrete is a 3M trademark and according to Hoover's website, these Filtrete bags have three layers of filtering media and an electrostatically charged liner in the bag. It filters down to .3 microns. By comparison, a high-falutin' top-of-the-line electrostatic whole-house air filter will capture particulate matter down to .3 microns.

Plus, these cloth bags are easier to install than those troublesome paper bags and my initial observation is that the Filtrete holds a little more than its paper cousin.

Back in the day, I owned an old Hoover upright and when you turned that puppy on, a cloud of egg mites, dead skin, dander and bacteria (otherwise known and described as dust) would be launched into the air. Standing in a sunbeam, you could actually *see* the dust cloud poof out of the vacuum bag. That vacuum did little more than reposition the dirt.

Conversely, my new Hoover with a Filtrete bag installed actually captures the dust and enables one to keep their home a LOT cleaner. Despite its higher cost, I think these Hepa Filtrete bags are a very wise investment for those of us in dusty old houses.

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Suitable for all Hoover WindTunnel bagged uprights and the Tempo upright, this set of two Type Y high-filtration microfiber bags are constructed with three layers of Filtrete HEPA media to remove 99.97-percent of all airborne particles as small as 0.3 microns in size. Changing bags regularly helps to keep a vacuum running smoothly with maximum suction, and the assurance of HEPA filtration means that what came off of the floors won't end up floating in the air.

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8/04/2011

Remanufactured Dyson DC17 Animal Cyclone Upright Vacuum Cleaner Review

Remanufactured Dyson DC17 Animal Cyclone Upright Vacuum Cleaner
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I have been considering a Dyson vacuum for over a year - the high price was always a concern, along with wondering if the performance was really THAT GOOD.I was hoping a friend would get one so I could borrow it, but my friends haven't cooperated!We just got a dog about a month ago, and she's started shedding, so I thought that it was the perfect time to take the plunge into the Dyson pool of satisfied customers.I was a little conflicted about the re-manufactured Dysons, but until I see how the brand performs, spending over $500 was beyond my budget.I bought from Amazon because an extra one-year warranty is included.

I ordered the vacuum YESTERDAY and it arrived today (thanks to Amazon Prime free shipping!).Assembly took about 5 minutes after unpacking all the accessories.The manual is a little strange, but you can figure it out yourself by just looking at the unit.All you have to do is put the handle with the telescoping rod into the main body.My vacuum seems to be in new condition and still has that new-plastic smell.It's actually quite pretty with its purple highlights.

Now, to the test...I had just vacuumed (previous vacuum is a Eureka) the strip of carpeting from our kitchen into the living room, which is the main high-traffic area in our house.The berber carpet is beaten down, even though it's only about 5 years old, because we walk over this area many times a day.The nap is pretty shot, so I wasn't expecting a great result.But I was surprised and pleased to see that the carpet looks cleaner after using the Dyson.

When you first turn on the vacuum, it seems quiet compared to other vacs - I have a Eureka Boss SmartVac, and the Dyson is much quieter in comparison.But it does have a high-pitched whine in operation that might bother some people, so ear plugs or a set of headphones might be a good thing.I usually listen to the radio on a Walkman (remember those??) while I vacuum, so it won't bother me.The dog doesn't seem to enjoy it, though.

I got a LOT more dust, dirt and hair up from the carpet.In fact, I wonder if all that hair is from the dog we just got, because she hasn't been here that long!OK, well, so far, so good.I emptied the bin of the Dyson, which is easy and quick, just one button and done.I changed the bag on the Eureka and vacuumed the hallway from the living room to the bedrooms.The Eureka really sucks down onto the carpet *hard* when the bag is changed, but I'm not sure it is still getting ALL the dirt.It's hard to push and feels as if I am almost pulling the carpet up as I go.

The Dyson is much easier to push and as I vacuum, I wonder if it's really even doing anything, yet once again, when I go over the same area and check the dust bin, sure enough, there is another pile of dirt, dust, and hair.I wondered as I read other reviews whether people were just not used to seeing the stuff their vacuums picked up, because of the bags, so they merely *thought* the Dyson was getting more, but my two little tests have convinced me.

I also read Consumer Reports and they do not give the Dyson a very good score, not compared to other vacuums.That gave me pause, because I do take their reviews into consideration.But this time, I'm glad I didn't let their reviews keep me from buying this machine.Everywhere I went on the 'net, it was people absolutely RAVING over their Dyson.Now I'm one of them!!

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Having already revolutionized the vacuum with the world-renowned patented Root Cyclone technology, Dyson takes it another step further with the new Dyson Absolute with Level 3 Root Cyclone technology. Dyson Absolute has constant suction, better pick-up across all floor surfaces, is easier to use, and out clean all other vacuums, room after room. Designed for pet owners, this Animal version boasts a mini turbine head to clean fur from stairs, sofas - even cars - and it comes with a low reach floor tool, perfect for cleaning under beds and other furniture. Factory Reconditioned

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8/02/2011

Eureka 60776 Vacuum Battery Pack Review

Eureka 60776 Vacuum Battery Pack
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Only one little problem...Amazon needs to touch up the part number in all of it's listings.

It needs to have the (39150)tacked on to the 60776. Most of the people that have run the re-charge life out of it and are looking for the replacement are looking for the 39150 number as it is on the battery and the Eureka label on the Vacuum.

With the 60776 standing alone it leaves the impression that it's a battery for one of the other small Eureka machines.

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Eureka lightweight vacuum replacement battery.

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8/01/2011

Swiffer Sweep & Vac Review

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Let's start off with the only major plus of this vacuum and sweeper. It is definitely lightweight so it might be worth a try if you can't handle anything heavy to help clean your floors. However, you'll still have to compromise on total cleanliness of those floors. It simply is no substitute for a stronger vac and/or sweeper. It is better than nothing, of course, but that isn't saying much.

In short, if you want something that is both a vacuum and picks up dust or dirt, you can do far better. First, consider the price (at this point, $100 or so). Even if that drops significantly, keep in mind that you have to use a rechargeable battery and keep getting sweeper cloths. You won't just be changing a reusable vacuum bag.

Also, I've yet to find a vacuum that works well for large floor spaces and ALSO runs only on batteries. For small spaces,yes - counters, tiny spills on floors, a bit of dirt, etc. But the Swiffer Sweep and Vac simply doesn't have the power of an actual vacuum cleaner and won't handle the average floor (unless the room is the size of a medium coat closet). Battery operated vacuums work fine for cars, some types of furniture and even kitchen counters but when you want to clean your kitchen or bathroom floor, you simply need more power. That is where the vacuum part of this combo falls short - it doesn't have enough power. Also, the dust cloths won't get the remaining debris.

This is based on my experience with this sweep and vac combo. Just for comparison's sake, I have teens running in and out of my house all day. We have winter here, too. But even if you have less activity than in our house, I still don't see how this vacuum could do the job.

Okay, so how about the disposable cloths? They also don't get all the dust, dirt and debris left behind by some vacuum cleaners. To test that, after using the "dusting" part of this device,I simply got down on my hands and knees and ran my hand over the floor. My hand came up covered in dust. I took a white sock and did the same thing. The sock was gray when I finished. You also have to deal with a filter. Having noted that, this might work for someone who couldn't handle a heavier vacuum cleaner or had very light dirt or dust in the home. But I doubt if the average family would find this satisfying. Save yourself the money and get a real vacuum cleaner for the same price or a bit more!

Within minutes, I was able to get my floor to pass the "touch test" by quickly vacuuming it with my reliable lightweight sweeper (electric) and by using some elbow grease and cleaning solution (made for either laminate, wood or tile floors, depending) to get rid of stains. It took far less effort than the "convenient" Sweep and Vac. No more dusty hands or gray socks after I was finished.

I do touch up my kitchen and bathroom floors almost daily and a strong vacuum cleaner along with water and a strong cloth to get any rubbed in dirt is the best method I've found so far. I also use disinfecting cleanser. It takes minutes to touch up my floors with far less effort than the sweep and vac. If I'm away form home for weeks, I have to use a bit more effort. It still isn't a big deal so I don't see the point of this "newfangled" invention (as one relative would put it).

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Sold as 2 UNITS at $35.16 per unit. (1 unit = each.) Dry cloth picks up fine debris like dirt, dust and pet hair. Vacuum picks up larger objects. Lightweight and compact. Cordless-rechargeable battery. Removable filter. Easy to empty dust cup. "Swiffer" refill (model no. SKU #1131523. Boxed. Manufacturer number: 04815. SKU #: 1261791. Country of origin: (TBA). Distributed by Procter & Gamble.

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