Archive for November, 2009

THE BEST PICKER UPPER FOR MY PARROT!
THIS PRODUCT HAS BEEN AROUND A LONG TIME AND I LOVE IT! I HAVE A PARROT AND AFTER HE GOES NIGHT NIGHT, I USE MY SWIFFER CARPET FLICK AND ITS A PIECE OF CAKE TO PICK UP THE CRUMBS AND ETC! BEST THING SINCE SLICED BREAD!

Works Great Exactly Where I Need It
The bits of stuff the janitors continually miss at work were driving me nuts - until I bought this. A quick swipe over the floor and those pesky crumbs, tiny pebbles and other little junk disappeared.

Carpet Flicker
I love the Carpet Flick. I need refills and can no longer find them in stores. They are expensive on line. Help!

swiffer problem-no refills
I actually liked this product a lot-however be aware that they no longer make the refills. If you like it, buy up a lot of the refills because it's your last chance.
Doesn't seem right to continue to sell a product when it won't be usable when the initial run of refills is no longer available.

inexpensive alternative to a carpet sweeper, great if you have pets
this is a cheap alternative to a carpet sweeper, the swifter carpet "flick." it is extremely lightweight and fairly durable. you slide in little disposable sticky cards and this is what picks the debris up off your floor.

all i can say is, your kids will easily be able to handle this device and have fun with it helping you "clean" and it's nice not to have to drag out anything heavy at the end of an exhausting day.

as an extra bonus, it is IDEAL for sweeping off the top layer of pet hair that gathers on your floors, if you have furry cats or dogs. the hair gets stuck on the card, not in the rollers of a sweeper device or vacuum cleaner, and thus your carpets look better and stay fresher.

they'll probably discontinue this soon due to lack of interest so i'm gonna try and buy up as many of these sticky cards cards as possible, at least the ones that are offered at a reasonable price. this invention is worth the 11 or 12 bux.

What a difference
I just thought I was vacuuming for the last 30 years. I was shocked at how much more this Dyson will pick up. It really is amazing. I will never purchase anything but a Dyson in the future. This is one product that is well worth the difference.

Expensive, but worth it!
I have been through about three to four under 50$ vaccuums a year, due to my two "german shedders". I have to admit, just got this remanufactored Dyson today, but it is fantastic. Picked almost half a trash bag of dirt and dog hair today. People complain about the powerful suction, but that's what Dyson is made for! I found no problems, unless you use it on a VERY recently installed carpet or a rug. I will update if it craps out on me, like so many others (: but all in all, I am very pleased. Also, it has picked up FAR more, than any other vac I have ever had, and is much easier to use.

Great Product!
"I'm so glad I bought this vacuum! I wouldn't be able to tell that it was refurbushed if I didn't know better. It's kind of gross but seeing how much dirt gets picked up makes vacuuming fun! It's not a light vacuum but I expected it to be much heavier after reading the reviews. Seriously it's awesome and I wish I would have bought one much sooner."

I completely agree with this review! I feel gross knowing I was living in what I picked up with this vacuum. Great Buy!

Great vac
always dreamed of owning a Dyson vacuum.. at this price I would have bought one much sooner!

The Search is Over!
When our Roomba finally thew in the white flag after we brought home Shelby the shedding German Shepherd, we have been researching vacuums for months. We knew Dyson would likely be the only way to keep up with the hair but originally thought it was out of our price range. Until we found the remanufactured model! True to Amazon form it was delivered quickly in original manufacturer packaging and has been a Godsend ever since. We had forgotten what color our rugs were (blue! They are blue!) and thought our beige carpet had long ago turned gray. My husband and I now argue over who gets to vacuum because it is no longer a fight to get the floors clean. It even works well on our slate and hardwood. There are cheaper places to get the Remanufactured Dysons but Amazon works directly with the factory so you can't go wrong. If there are any differences to the 'new' model you'd be hard pressed to find them. Definitely a life-saver for pet owners!

Junk
My parents have an Electrolux vacuum that is over 30 years old and running like new so I didn't hesitate to spend the money on this highly rated Electrolux product about two years ago. This vacuum cleaner is a complete waste of money. My first reaction when I got the vacuum was to return it because of the cheap plastic construction. I chose to keep the vacuum because after all it's an Electrolux and they are the best. Wrong. In addition to the Wal-Mart grade plastic construction, the electrical contacts between the hose and canister required regular adjustment to keep the vacuum running. Once the handle started falling apart I couldn't stand the constant tinkering with this very expensive vacuum. It was much quieter than the 14 year old Kenmore vacuum that it replaced and bagless designs are great. I am still using the Kenmore. The Electrolux went out with the trash.

Great at first, but only lasted 2 years.
I bought this vacuum two years ago and here is my overall review:

PROS:

great suction
worked pretty good on my shag carpet
great on my hardwood floors

CONS:

broke down after a year (got it fixed)
broke down again after 17 more months (will not pay to fix this time)
0 for two and a half years of use is not reasonable to me

After a year of owning the vacuum, I was vacuuming in one area and unplugged to vacuum the stairs. Once plugged back in, I tried to turn the vacuum on. It would not turn on. I let it sit thinking it may have overheated. It still did not turn on. I let it sit overnight and tried again the next day - still nothing. We took it to a vacuum repair shop and got it fixed. The repairman said the motherboard was fried (I didn't realized vacuums had a motherboard). The salesman there said "The same thing is going to happen again within the next 18 months". I thought he was just doing his job and trying to sell me a new vacuum, but it turns out he was right on the money. Seventeen months later, exactly the same problem - except this time I started out on the stairs and moved to the family room. Working one minute, and very literally not working the next minute.

Now I am looking to spend more money and buy a really good vacuum. I want one that will last 5 - 10 years, however the more I read the more I think NO vacuum will last this long.

Anyway, buy with caution.

Dottie
I am very happy with my new vaccum. I arrived on time and works like my last Electrolux---perfect. Thanks and yes I would order it again from this same company.

Great!
It works great! Very light weight which is what I was looking for, I like the ease of changing from carpet to bare floor with a push of a button. It is very manageable around furniture and under furniture. Highly recommended, with three cats and one big yellow dog it picks up lots of hair, I have to empty it often but expected that with all the hair. Also the shipping was fast, and well packaged!

piece of junk
I bought this yesterday, vacuumed two carpets, emptied the dust holder twice and it stopped working. The "carpet" mode does not turn on. I have let the motor "rest" overnight, checked the connections, wands, etc. It's a piece of junk. I am returning on its first day after arrival. The 1-star reviews on Amazon are RIGHT. Please read them and do not buy.

vacuum is compact and powerful
vacuum is compact and powerful. The unit is great for cars, and other hard to reach places.
We are very happy with the product and the vendor.

Great handvac!
Overall I'm very happy w/ this purchase. The handvac has great suction and has no problems picking up crumbs, hair, paperclips etc. The added pivoting nose makes it easier to work around objects or when bending down to get something on the floor.

The downside that I have is with the charger. The base itself is just a plastic shell that isn't very sturdy. If you have it on carpet it's just fine but watch out if you have it sitting on the floor as that base will move around on you.

The base does a fairly poor job at holding the attachments and I've had the attachments fall out too many times to count. So much so I just keep them in a seperate drawer somewhere and they never end up getting used.

If they could improve the base I'd be really happy w/ this product but it's still the best handvac I've owned.

hand held vac
this is more powerful than I had expected and is easy to use, charge, etc. but it is still not as powerful as a corded vacuum. It is absolutely wonderful for the interior of my car, but it doesn't have the power to clean my stair carpet runner beneath the brass rods on each step.

A good experince for a first time buyer.
Ive never owned a hand-vac prior to this Black and Decker so I dont have a wealth of comparison to give. Despite that the experience so far has pointed to a good purchase.

The Good
- Solid, weighty feel.
- Ergonomic and intuitive design. Easy to operate and maintain by all ages without even touching the manual.
- Powerful, consistent suction. The first power rating, of two, is enough for most everything.
- Easy to empty.

The Difficult
- It is a solid item, the motor and battery making it fairly heavy for children and the advanced elderly.
- Loud while in use but a good indicator of a low battery as the sound starts to fade rapidly.
- Easy to empty but messy to clean properly, including emptying the reusable filter.
- Be careful of the canister door. Ive not had this happen but were the vac to fall from your hand when the door is open I can definitely see it snapping from its plastic frame.

The Odd
- The rotating nozzle is a good option to have available, adjusting to a wide range of angles. On the other hand...theres -nothing- to stop the debris youve just sucked up from falling out again. And this can easily happen when the nozzle is tucked to the underside of a somewhat full vac.
- The two included nozzle attachments (an angle and brush tip) are essentially useless.
- Replacing the battery. While not hard to accomplish the requirements for doing so might turn some away.

Overall Im glad to have purchased this Black and Decker. While it has some odd issues it does its primary job very well and thats all I can really ask at this price.

Also, if you find that you like this vac there is a vehicle-ready 12 volt 'little brother' available.
Black & Decker PAV1200W 12-Volt Cyclonic-Action Automotive Pivoting-Nose Handheld Vacuum Cleaner

Full Power Vacuum In-Hand
I was amazed at the suction power on this model. It's very portable, doesn't seem to loose power even after 10-15 min sucking up dust all over the house. It even has two modes on the switch - powerful and super power. Maybe I'm used to Dustbuster's of the 1980's but I'm very impressed with this hand vac. Great all over the house, in the car and have even taken it to the office to clean up around computer equipment, etc.

Vacuuming made easier
I have cats and I love this vacuum! It's not too heavy and really sucks! (As in suction.) The attachments are useful and easy to switch out when you need to clean base boards or corners. I also use the smaller rotating brush to get hair off the sofa. (Much better than a tape roller.) The power cord is so long that I don't have to unplug it to go into a nearby room. The Dysolv and Abzorb cleaning products that it ships with also works wonders. My only concern is the plastic its made from can crack with enough force, but not with normal use.

Used a Dyson for 6 years
Dyson has the best products on the market. I have 5 dogs living in my home. One is a golden retriever.My Dyson has saved my carpet. I use it everyday..no joke. I have had it for 6 years(got it when Dyson first came out). When I replace it I will get another Dyson!! Don't listen to people who say anything bad.I should know a thing or two about Dyson. Also if you happen to have any questions or need anything the people at Dyson are so awesome and helpful.It's a great company.

Great while it works.
Sure the attachments are great, the dumping wasn't terrible (though it was messy), but for the price I expect this machine to last longeer. Our motor died right out of warrenty, and to fix the machine was almost as much as buying a new vaccum. I wish for the price it was better made, since we also had issues with the plastic. Overall I think we are much happier with our Oreck, even if it isn't as slick and pretty.

The Vacuum works as advertised, but could stand....
The Vacuum works well and as advertised.

Needed improvements:

1) The plastic-wrapped cord with a mind of its own. Most vacs in this price range have a rubberized cord that
does not have a memory. It makes winding and unwinding much less frustrating. Like the Oreck XL-21.

2) The top cord retainer is flimsy and may not last. And since the cord is so light you have to stoop over
to make sure it goes thru the bottom retainer. Like the Oreck XL-21.

3) No light!

4) A low-speed for vacuuming light-weight rugs by doors and such. Like the Oreck XL-21.

Too bad you can't take the best features of the Oreck XL-21 and the DC17 - it would be the perfect vacuum.

Can suck the chrome off a '57 Chevy
Been using my DC17 for a few months now, and I have so say it actually makes vacuuming fun. The suction has got to be about twice what my previous Eureka could manage.

At first, switching back and forth to floor mode and using the telescoping tool seems a bit cumbersome, but it gets easier with practice. It comes with quite a few tools, but unfortunately only three of them dock onboard--you have to store the others somewhere.

One of the most clever features of this vacuum is that the (powerful) rotating brush automatically shuts down when the handle is in the upright position and there's also a manual override button that lets you switch off the brush when vacuuming hardwood and tile floors.

Who would ever think that a company would come along and make a vacuum cleaner "cool"??