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  Dirt Devil SD20000RED Simpli-Stik All-in-One Stick Vacuum Cleaner

  Home (Dirt Devil)
  

  Rating (273 reviews):

  (3.9/5)

  

  Shocked at other reviews

  Wow! I'm a little shocked at the bad reviews! I bought this on black friday for $[...] and I LOVE it! I had previously used a swiffer sweep & vac (the battery died and it didn't clean up bigger messes) and then I bought the shark stick vac (one of my kids knocked it over and cracked it). So I purchased this as a third stick vac. I love it. It is very powerful, I don't understand these people saying it doesn't pick up messes. It totally picks up messes big and small!!! We remodeled our kitchen and I used it to vaccumm little sheetrock particles as well as the every day messes my 4, 5 year old kids & 3 year old lab leave behind. I have had some issues finding a new filter at walmart and target but I suspect I will find one easily online. Overall I LOVE this vac. I use it only for my tile areas and yes maybe you do have to empty it semi-often (but I have forgotten about it alot and never had a problem)it works great for cleaning up after my 2 kids and dog. 4/5 Holly Evans "Hevans" (Midland, Tx) - See all my reviews, May 16, 2010

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  Great for small jobs

  Got this on sale at Target for $10 (Black Friday) and it's a decent little machine. Great for vacuuming my area rug and hardwood floors. I wouldn't expect this machine to clean up a large mess. Very lightweight, easy to maneuver and much quieter than a full size vac. Nice that it also transforms into a hand vac. In one use it picked up a lot of dust and cat hair that wasn't evident. Definitely a keeper! 4/5 Kath&Chloe "KC" (Beverly Hills, CA) - See all my reviews This review is from: Dirt Devil SD20000RED Simpli-Stik All-in-One Stick Vacuum Cleaner (Kitchen) Got this on sale at Target for $10 (Black Friday) and it's a decent little machine. Great for vacuuming my area rug and hardwood floors. I wouldn't expect this machine to clean up a large mess. Very lightweight, easy to maneuver and much quieter than a full size vac. Nice that it also transforms into a hand vac. In one use it picked up a lot of dust and cat hair that wasn't evident. Definitely a keeper! Help other customers find the most helpful reviews  Was this review helpful to you? , November 27, 2009

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  Great little vacuum for small spaces!

  I got this vacuum on one of those Black Friday deals, and wasn't expecting much, since it was so cheap, & the box was so light. When I opened it, and it went together like a lego toy, I was skeptical. But it's amazing!! It's never going to be your only vacuum if you have a big house (the wheel base is small, so you'd be doing a lot of walking back & forth), but if you have a little apartment, or want to keep a seperate vacuum upstairs, or in different rooms of your house, this vacuum is perfect for that! It's basically a hand-held vac, that has a detachable stick-handle, vacuum/wheel base, and crevice tool. Unlike the cordless hand-vacs, it doesn't lose power after 30 seconds, because it's electric. The crevice tool works great, and it's as light weight as one of those kids' toy vacuums. Also, when I emptied it (you will have to empty it pretty much every time you use it, but what do you expect?) I was shocked at how much dirt was in it- I'd just vacuumed with my expensive... 5/5 stefany9579 (Olympia, WA United States) - See all my reviews This review is from: Dirt Devil SD20000RED Simpli-Stik All-in-One Stick Vacuum Cleaner (Kitchen) I got this vacuum on one of those Black Friday deals, and wasn't expecting much, since it was so cheap, & the box was so light. When I opened it, and it went together like a lego toy, I was skeptical. But it's amazing!! It's never going to be your only vacuum if you have a big house (the wheel base is small, so you'd be doing a lot of walking back & forth), but if you have a little apartment, or want to keep a seperate vacuum upstairs, or in different rooms of your house, this vacuum is perfect for that! It's basically a hand-held vac, that has a detachable stick-handle, vacuum/wheel base, and crevice tool. Unlike the cordless hand-vacs, it doesn't lose power after 30 seconds, because it's electric. The crevice tool works great, and it's as light weight as one of those kids' toy vacuums. Also, when I emptied it (you will have to empty it pretty much every time you use it, but what do you expect?) I was shocked at how much dirt was in it- I'd just vacuumed with my expensive... Read more Help other customers find the most helpful reviews  Was this review helpful to you? , November 30, 2010

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  List Price: $39.99
  

  Lightweight construction for comfortable carrying; removable dust cup

  Handheld unit detaches easily from the larger unit; onboard crevice tool

  Simple on/off switch; smooth-rolling wheels; convenient cord wrap

  3-in-1 vacuum cleaner functions as a stick vac, handheld vac, and utility vac

  Measures approximately 7 by 11 by 45 inches

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  Dirt Devil Accucharge 15.6 Volt Cordless Bagless Stick Vac with ENERGY STAR Battery Charger, BD20035RED

  Home (Dirt Devil)
  

  Rating (167 reviews):

  (3.9/5)

  

  UPDATE

  UPDATE FOR REVIEW BELOW:Okay...fifteen days before the two year warranty was to expire...it quit charging. With a deep breath, I contacted customer service. I was initially told to take it to the nearest service center which was 45 miles away. I said that was too far for me and was transferred to someone else who promptly gave me instructions to send a clip of the power card and the manufacturer sticker on the back of the vac and they would send a replacement. Exactly six days later, FedEx delivered my replacement vac! I am stunned..this kind of warranty back up just is not seen in America. So, the vac lasted two years which is twice as long as my Shark vac lasted and the prouduct warranty was actually honored by the company! Yes, it can be a bother to have to keep that filter clean, but again, it is a great little helper when it comes to keeping the basement family room picked up and for quick pick up throuhout the house. Thank you Dirt Devil for a great product... 5/5 D. Ackley (Easton, PA) - See all my reviews, December 7, 2009

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  my favorite vacuum cleaner for about 2 yrs now...

  bought this on amazon to replace my order one... the older one worked great until.. I broke it.... I slammed it against something hard and it broke completely.. don't ask me why... but that happened and I had to replace it with a new one..CONS-the suction isn't the best...user has to hold the vacuum at a specific angle for the suction to be perfect..-only good for small waste and dust... bigger waste tend to stuck and the user has to dig it out with fingers...PROS-the charge time is very short-does not take any room so for people who care about the interior look - this will look fine and sometimes unnoticeable if you put it right beside a little table or in the corner.-easy grip and easy usage-for students and for people with apts (studios to 1 bedroom) this is a very good vacuum !!!for me Iuse it almost everyday to clean out everyday dust and my dog's fur off the floor, and it's a very good product for what... 4/5 Hyun Jun Kim "Josh Kim" (NY, USA) - See all my reviews, December 28, 2009

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  Perfect for what it is

  This vacuum is perfect for what it is. I like the fact that the Accucharge won't drain the battery like what happened on my Dustbuster. This does need pretty frequent cleaning to keep up the suction, although that's not difficult at all. The Dirt Devil makes a very loud, high pitched noise, especially if it's not 100% clean, but I can totally live with that. It's been so nice to have this to clean up after our shedding dog and dirt from our kid's feet. The rotating brush does help picking up dirt from our carpet. We use this vacuum almost daily. 4/5 krispin "krispin" (Berkeley, CA) - See all my reviews Amazon Verified Purchase(What's this?) This review is from: Dirt Devil Accucharge 15.6 Volt Cordless Bagless Stick Vac with ENERGY STAR Battery Charger, BD20035RED (Kitchen) This vacuum is perfect for what it is. I like the fact that the Accucharge won't drain the battery like what happened on my Dustbuster. This does need pretty frequent cleaning to keep up the suction, although that's not difficult at all. The Dirt Devil makes a very loud, high pitched noise, especially if it's not 100% clean, but I can totally live with that. It's been so nice to have this to clean up after our shedding dog and dirt from our kid's feet. The rotating brush does help picking up dirt from our carpet. We use this vacuum almost daily. Help other customers find the most helpful reviews  Was this review helpful to you? , January 17, 2010

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  List Price: $79.99
  

  AccuCharge Technology: Longer battery life, 2X faster charge, requires 70% less energy.

  All Surface Cleaning: Motorized Brush for carpet cleaning and brushroll shutoff for safe bare floor cleaning

  Powerful 15.6 Volt Cordless Vac

  Foldaway handle for convenient storage

  Energy Star qualified

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  Dirt Devil PD20005 Hand Held Steamer

  Home (Dirt Devil)
  

  Rating (91 reviews):

  (3.3/5)

  

  Totally worth the money!

  I purchased this about a month ago to sanitize places that my Haan could not... I read lots of reviews and looked at several handheld steam cleaners and decided on this one... This is so worth the money... The attachments are wonderful and the steam seems endless... I originally bought this to help clean and sanitize my daughter's toys, exersaucer, jumperoo and many more... Not only does it wipe away all the dirt in the tiny crevices, but it works everywhere in the house! I used one of the attachments to clean and sanitize my couch cushions.. not only does it leave it dry to the touch but wow did alot of dirt come off! Comes with a window sweege which works absolute wonders.. I am very pleased with this product and would definitely recommend this to anyone who needs a great steam cleaner with lots of attachments! It has lots of steam and very powerful! 5/5 Lauren Matusiak "New Mommy" (Chicago, IL) - See all my reviews, November 28, 2010

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  great product..

  Love this i am a clean freak, this is the best the steam is super strong! I steam my clothes instead of ironing. Steam my stove everything. The cord broke on this and the customer service from this buyer is amazing, there sending me a new wire. Very Happy would buy from them again!!! 5/5 shop5678 - See all my reviews Amazon Verified Purchase(What's this?) This review is from: Dirt Devil PD20005 Hand Held Steamer (Kitchen) Love this i am a clean freak, this is the best the steam is super strong! I steam my clothes instead of ironing. Steam my stove everything. The cord broke on this and the customer service from this buyer is amazing, there sending me a new wire. Very Happy would buy from them again!!! Help other customers find the most helpful reviews  Was this review helpful to you? , October 29, 2010

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  Tiny Mighty

  The Tiny Mighty is what it should be called. It is smaller than I thought it would be but, due to fine onstruction, it works really well. This is no "steam Jenny" I am used to using years ago, which supplied almost unlimited steam. But, the DIRT DEVIL steamer does do a really good job. The attachments are small (compared to a vacuum cleaner) but, are adequate to do the jobs I have done. You will be impressed how well it melts cooked foods off the walls of your microwave. A neighboring apartment contracted bed bugs. I bought this to be on the defensive. I steamed the threshold and the bed and vacuum the place to make sure none (if any) should walk down the hall to my place. Steam is a non chemical way to kill those pests. I'm ready. I'll be steaming every two weeks until I find out otherwise about that apartment's situation. Nice product, DIRT DEVIL. 4/5 Carmine Zappala (Reading, Pennsylvania) - See all my reviews Amazon Verified Purchase(What's this?) This review is from: Dirt Devil PD20005 Hand Held Steamer (Kitchen) The Tiny Mighty is what it should be called. It is smaller than I thought it would be but, due to fine onstruction, it works really well. This is no "steam Jenny" I am used to using years ago, which supplied almost unlimited steam. But, the DIRT DEVIL steamer does do a really good job. The attachments are small (compared to a vacuum cleaner) but, are adequate to do the jobs I have done. You will be impressed how well it melts cooked foods off the walls of your microwave. A neighboring apartment contracted bed bugs. I bought this to be on the defensive. I steamed the threshold and the bed and vacuum the place to make sure none (if any) should walk down the hall to my place. Steam is a non chemical way to kill those pests. I'm ready. I'll be steaming every two weeks until I find out otherwise about that apartment's situation. Nice product, DIRT DEVIL. Help other customers find the most helpful reviews  Was this review helpful to you? , October 4, 2010

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  List Price: $49.99
  

  Powerful, safe high pressure cuts through any mess needing to be cleaned

  Easy to use and light weight

  Jet tip extension

  Steam Pad and squeegee attachments

  Includes: wire grill brush, fabric tool, window squeegee, flexible hose and fill cup

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  Dirt Devil PD20000 Easy Steam 1500-Watt Steam Mop

  Home (Dirt Devil)
  

  Rating (21 reviews):

  (3.3/5)

  

  Love It!!!!!!!!!

  This mop has made cleaning my hardwood floors so easy. I actually look forward to mopping now. It's easy to use and doesnt push the dirt around. The pads absorb the dirt, the water, and the floor dries in seconds. I love it. Buying the replacement pads can be expensive but I found out that the H20 mop pads are cheaper and they can be used with the dirt devil steam mop and they work just as well. Be sure to buy the dirt devil steam mop with the carpet glider attachment because it is NOT sold separately. 5/5 Melia (USA) - See all my reviews Amazon Verified Purchase(What's this?) This review is from: Dirt Devil PD20000 Easy Steam 1500-Watt Steam Mop (Kitchen) This mop has made cleaning my hardwood floors so easy. I actually look forward to mopping now. It's easy to use and doesnt push the dirt around. The pads absorb the dirt, the water, and the floor dries in seconds. I love it. Buying the replacement pads can be expensive but I found out that the H20 mop pads are cheaper and they can be used with the dirt devil steam mop and they work just as well. Be sure to buy the dirt devil steam mop with the carpet glider attachment because it is NOT sold separately. Help other customers find the most helpful reviews  Was this review helpful to you? , February 12, 2010

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  Buyer be beware!

  Dont even bother with this mop, its not worth it! Very, very hard to push. It would not get the dirt out of the indented pattern of my vinyl no matter how long I left it on it or pushed it back and forth. Does not swivel, the head is an awkward design so it doesnt fit into small spaces, very difficult to get along walls with, doesnt hold very much water (it took 13 refills to do my kitchen and dining room and I have a small home). Very disappointed with this mop. Iam taking it back and getting to shark brand, it cost more but hopefully it will be worth the extra money. 1/5 Lisa B. - See all my reviews This review is from: Dirt Devil PD20000 Easy Steam 1500-Watt Steam Mop (Kitchen) Dont even bother with this mop, its not worth it! Very, very hard to push. It would not get the dirt out of the indented pattern of my vinyl no matter how long I left it on it or pushed it back and forth. Does not swivel, the head is an awkward design so it doesnt fit into small spaces, very difficult to get along walls with, doesnt hold very much water (it took 13 refills to do my kitchen and dining room and I have a small home). Very disappointed with this mop. Iam taking it back and getting to shark brand, it cost more but hopefully it will be worth the extra money. Help other customers find the most helpful reviews  Was this review helpful to you? , October 14, 2011

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  Beware

  I tried this on the wood floor on the entry way it did a horrible job. The pad kept falling off and in the end, it took all the lustre off the floor. Had to go over it with Bruce Hard Wood Cleaner three times before I could get a shine back on the floor. The box said it came with a carpet glider, but there was none in the box. The instructions say it comes with two pads, but it only came with one. The customer service said it was a misprint. I will be bringing this back to the store because it did a horrible job. 1/5 John H. Jacobson "JJ" (Jackson, KY) - See all my reviews, January 14, 2011

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  List Price: $59.99
  Price: $40.60
  You Save: $19.39 (32%)

  Pivoting V-shaped steam head gets into corners and around furniture; easy-fill water reservoir

  1500-watt steam mop creates steam from regular tap water in just 30 seconds

  Measures approximately 12-4/5 by 5-4/5 by 28-4/5 inches; 1-year limited warranty

  Fill cup, funnel, and 2 machine-washable multi-layer micro-fiber cloth pads included

  Distributes steam across the entire pad surface; leaves floors sanitized and virtually dry

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  Wagner 915 1,500-Watt On-Demand Power Steamer and Cleaner

  Home Improvement (Wagner)
  

  Rating (154 reviews):

  (4.0/5)

  

  Essential for the eco-friendly home

  First off, make sure you read all the directions before use! After getting through the short manual, I set up shop in the bathroom and intended to clean every surface. It took about 15-20 minutes with a full tank (48 oz) to be ready for use. I kept the bathroom door closed and locked because I was concerned about my children and puppies being curious and getting hurt. I understand why it takes so long to get going, but I was worried that one of my little ones would get into it. There really should be a lock on the trigger seeing as it has to be left for so long to warm up and all it takes is a second to get some major burns. That said, locking it in the bathroom did the trick for me.Once it was ready, I started with the brass nozzle and cleaned my bathtub and shower. It worked very well with a bit of elbow grease to remove all the build up in the grout and around the shower head which are always a pain to keep clean. It was very easy to clean the areas around my faucet... 5/5 Jennifer "Techie Mama" (MN, USA) - See all my reviews, April 28, 2011

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  Perfect for 3-D pet stains on cement floor

  Please note that I have posted before and after images for 2 different stains on cement floors.The first thing I did when this item arrived is pour myself a tall cup of coffee and read the instruction booklet. Radically banal, I know, but I did this for 2 reasons:1) Things that steam and operate under pressure wig me out a bit2) Is it advised for use on my specific application? (Cement floor? Answer: yes)My Main Intended Application (possible gross-out alert):This steamer is marketed primarily for wall-paper removal. While my house does not have any wall-paper, it does have certain tell-tale signs that 4 cats live here. They have produced prodigious and near-permanent 3-D stains using every orifice available to them. Scrub-brushes, a garden hoe, bleach, TSP, Brillo pads ... NOTHING removes the stains that went undetected for more than a couple of days, especially on our basement's cement floor.WHAT I LIKE:... 5/5 S. L. Smith "SansSerif" (Back Home Again, United States) - See all my reviews, May 8, 2011

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  It has exceeded my expectations in every way!

  I was very excited when this came in the mail today. My luck with a steam cleaner has not been very good lately. This can be attested to a steam cleaner (McCulloch 1246) I bought a few months back and after trying it on, provided extremely disappointing results, it was returned within the day I received it. Only a comprehensive evaluation of the Wagner 915 On-Demand Power Steamer would tell if my excitement will turn into exhiliration or disappointment, and I am proud to conclude, it has exceeded my expectations of what a steam cleaner should be in every way.The Wagner 915 comes in a bright yellow-colored body and it is ready to roll right out of the box: fill it up with water, attach the jet nozzle, plug it in the outlet, wait a few minutes for steam and pressure to build up and voila! steam power at your command, ready to tackle the most demanding cleaning job in your household.It comes with following attachments: the main jet nozzel, plastic and metal brush,... 5/5 Iron Man "JON" - See all my reviews, April 28, 2011

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  List Price: $150.00
  

  Steam-cleaning action kills bacteria to sanitize surfaces inside and outside the house

  On-demand fingertip steam control for continuous or intermittent steam

  Eight-foot steam hose allows for a large working area; includes two extension tubes for great reach

  No messy chemicals or chemical residue for steam cleaning or wallpaper removal

  Wallpaper steam plate removes wallpaper 20 percent faster than non-pressurized steamers

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  BISSELL Steam Shot Hard-Surface Cleaner, 39N7A

  Home (Bissell)
  

  Rating (79 reviews):

  (3.5/5)

  

  Workable steam cleaner.

  I've had good luck with Bissell products, so, given conflicting reviews for other devices an insufficient reviews for the Steam Shot, I purchased one.OK--it's true. Infomercials for such products are deceptive. Using chemical cleaners is a great deal faster and "easier" than this. Tortoise vs. the hare: This trudges very slowly compared to traditional cleaning. It requires patience.My concerns with chemical cleaners include the residues left over that attract dirt and dust again, the unpleasantness of using and then worrying about chemicals, and, the concerns about using them near foodstuffs, utensils, prep and cooking surfaces, and, pots and pans.The advantage of the Steam Shot (and, likely other similar "electric kettle" hand held colleague devices) is, that once a surface or item is clean, it really "is" clean. I don't have any fear or qualms even about using this on kitchen utensils, bread makers, microwaves, and, oven windows. It's also very... 5/5 G. Morrison "Media Slave" (OKC, OK) - See all my reviews, February 24, 2010

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  Great little helper!

  I just used mine for the first time (bought it elsewhere). I used it to clean the stained grout on the kitchen floor. The dog had gotten into the trash several times, so the grout was stained dark brown from coffee grinds. This little steamer did a good job of removing most of the stain. Looking at two sections - steamed and unsteamed - there is an incredible difference, enough so that my floor will not be embarrassing when I am finished.I used the grout attachment at first, but then switched to the round brush attachment because it is stiffer. Both did a good job, the round brush a little more so. You get three different colored brushes for different uses, for instance, if you want to keep one for the floor and use another on the kitchen counter or in the bathroom. I will be looking to buy more of these brushes, as I can see that they will not last indefinitely, but nothing does!I timed my cleaning. Each session lasted about 20 minutes before I needed to... 5/5 Bonnie (PA) - See all my reviews This review is from: BISSELL Steam Shot Hard-Surface Cleaner, 39N7A (Kitchen) I just used mine for the first time (bought it elsewhere). I used it to clean the stained grout on the kitchen floor. The dog had gotten into the trash several times, so the grout was stained dark brown from coffee grinds. This little steamer did a good job of removing most of the stain. Looking at two sections - steamed and unsteamed - there is an incredible difference, enough so that my floor will not be embarrassing when I am finished.I used the grout attachment at first, but then switched to the round brush attachment because it is stiffer. Both did a good job, the round brush a little more so. You get three different colored brushes for different uses, for instance, if you want to keep one for the floor and use another on the kitchen counter or in the bathroom. I will be looking to buy more of these brushes, as I can see that they will not last indefinitely, but nothing does!I timed my cleaning. Each session lasted about 20 minutes before I needed to... Read more Help other customers find the most helpful reviews  Was this review helpful to you? , May 29, 2010

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  get ready for spring cleaning

  I think it's good, but I wish it had a little more power. I like to clean the nooks and cranies in the bath and around the shower door. I don't mind the size, I can get two bathrooms clean before the steam runs out. I think being able to shut it off until it is ready for use is a great feature. thumbs up! 4/5 R. Wagner "allforone" (Clarks Summit, PA) - See all my reviews, April 11, 2010

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  List Price: $49.99
  

  Completely chemical-free with no harmful fumes or residue

  1000-watt power rating; 16-foot power cord included

  Ships in Certified Frustration-Free Packaging

  Includes accessory nozzle, extension hose, flat scraping tool, grout brush, fabric steamer, window squeegee, angle concentrator, and detail brush

  Powerful high-pressure steam cleaner with easy-to-press trigger

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

  Home (SteamFast)
  

  Rating (101 reviews):

  (3.8/5)

  

  The Steam Mop SHOWDOWN: I've done the product comparisons for you...

  (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... 2/5 Chandler - See all my reviews, November 30, 2009

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  awesome!!!!

  used this for the first time today on the ceramic tiles in my kitchen. it was in some serious need of cleaning but the scrubbing always killed my back. i was amazed how it just cut through the foot path that goes through the kitchen out the back door. and the ring around the dog bowl - yeah - cut right through it. it would be nice if it lasted longer - but right about the time it runs out of steam - so do i. i just sit down - take a little break - and about the time i'm ready to go again - so is it!!! quite a little trooper. definitely worth the money. will be interesting to see how long it lasts. but even if it only lasts 6 months - it's paid for itself in time i've saved cleaning the floors. it usually takes me 1/2 hour to clean the kitchen floor (i have a "country kitchen"), it took me 15 minutes!~~and it was definitely cleaner than i ever got it! 5/5 melian1115 (oklahoma city,ok) - See all my reviews This review is from: SteamFast SF-140 1000-Watt Hard-Floor Steam Mop (Kitchen) used this for the first time today on the ceramic tiles in my kitchen. it was in some serious need of cleaning but the scrubbing always killed my back. i was amazed how it just cut through the foot path that goes through the kitchen out the back door. and the ring around the dog bowl - yeah - cut right through it. it would be nice if it lasted longer - but right about the time it runs out of steam - so do i. i just sit down - take a little break - and about the time i'm ready to go again - so is it!!! quite a little trooper. definitely worth the money. will be interesting to see how long it lasts. but even if it only lasts 6 months - it's paid for itself in time i've saved cleaning the floors. it usually takes me 1/2 hour to clean the kitchen floor (i have a "country kitchen"), it took me 15 minutes!~~and it was definitely cleaner than i ever got it! Help other customers find the most helpful reviews  Was this review helpful to you? , December 7, 2008

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  Works well for the price

  This is my 2nd Steam Mop. First one (different brand) died after 2 years. One of my criteria for a steam mop is that it must have continuous steam. I do not like steam mops like the Shark where you must pump the mop in order to create steam. The second item to look for is how many WATTS the steam mop is. Anyting under 1,000 Watts is not really worth considering. Third is the convenience of putting on the microfiber pad. The velcro pads are the way to go.This mop is not perfect but pretty good for $39. It is sturdier then most steam mops, has continuous steam generation, has 1,000 Watts of power, and velcro micropads. Some people left feedback that it left the floors too wet, but they have since revised the manual and recommended that you only use 200ml of water at a time in the tank instead of 250ml as indicated in the manual. The only negative comments I have is that they tank is fairly small at 200ml and the head does not swivel which makes it tough to get in small... 4/5 Product Guru (FL USA) - See all my reviews This review is from: SteamFast SF-140 1000-Watt Hard-Floor Steam Mop (Kitchen) This is my 2nd Steam Mop. First one (different brand) died after 2 years. One of my criteria for a steam mop is that it must have continuous steam. I do not like steam mops like the Shark where you must pump the mop in order to create steam. The second item to look for is how many WATTS the steam mop is. Anyting under 1,000 Watts is not really worth considering. Third is the convenience of putting on the microfiber pad. The velcro pads are the way to go.This mop is not perfect but pretty good for $39. It is sturdier then most steam mops, has continuous steam generation, has 1,000 Watts of power, and velcro micropads. Some people left feedback that it left the floors too wet, but they have since revised the manual and recommended that you only use 200ml of water at a time in the tank instead of 250ml as indicated in the manual. The only negative comments I have is that they tank is fairly small at 200ml and the head does not swivel which makes it tough to get in small... Read more Help other customers find the most helpful reviews  Was this review helpful to you? , January 10, 2009

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  List Price: $69.99
  

  Measures 11-4/5 by 7 by 49 inches; 1-year limited warranty

  1000-watt steam mop for cleaning and sanitizing hard-floor surfaces

  Telescopic pole; 2 micro-fiber cloths, a fill cup, and a resting pad included

  Uses tap water; no chemicals required; foot-controlled on/off switch

  Heats up in minutes; delivers up to 10 minutes of steam; swivel handle

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  Hoover TwinTank Disinfecting Handheld Steam Cleaner - WH20100

  Home (Hoover)
  

  Rating (32 reviews):

  (4.0/5)

  

  Amazing what some steam can do!

  There has been this stain on my vinyl floor for the last several years. No amount of mopping, scrubbing or chemicals have been able to get it completely removed. To this day I still have no idea where this stubborn stain had come from. After receiving this product I thought, "If this can get that stupid stain out, I'll give it a 5 star review." So to work I went.At first I used the extender attachment on the floor (along with the cleaner that came with the product), set it to high clean, blasted it for several minutes, wiped it with a rag and the stain didn't budge. I was about to call it quits but for the sake of the review I thought, "What the heck... I'll give the small plastic brush attachment a shot" but had little expectation after that. The plastic (not metal) brush in conjunction with the steam removed the stain with just a little elbow grease. I was floored (hehe)! I no longer have to hide the stain with an awkwardly placed appliance. Also shocking, my... 4/5 Super Mum (California) - See all my reviews This review is from: Hoover TwinTank Disinfecting Handheld Steam Cleaner - WH20100 (Kitchen) Customer review from the Amazon Vine™ Program (What's this?) There has been this stain on my vinyl floor for the last several years. No amount of mopping, scrubbing or chemicals have been able to get it completely removed. To this day I still have no idea where this stubborn stain had come from. After receiving this product I thought, "If this can get that stupid stain out, I'll give it a 5 star review." So to work I went.At first I used the extender attachment on the floor (along with the cleaner that came with the product), set it to high clean, blasted it for several minutes, wiped it with a rag and the stain didn't budge. I was about to call it quits but for the sake of the review I thought, "What the heck... I'll give the small plastic brush attachment a shot" but had little expectation after that. The plastic (not metal) brush in conjunction with the steam removed the stain with just a little elbow grease. I was floored (hehe)! I no longer have to hide the stain with an awkwardly placed appliance. Also shocking, my... Read more Help other customers find the most helpful reviews  Was this review helpful to you? , May 5, 2011

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  Finally able to get areas clean I wasn't able to before

  Customer Video Review Length:: 0:27 MinsThe Hoover Enhanced Clean handheld steam cleaner is a powerhouse in a small package. In hand the unit feels no heavier and is no larger than a pitcher of water half full. Not difficult by any means to carry around and use, but at the same time is quality made. One can tell that every attention to detail has been addressed when they were making this.Each attachment locks into place securely, but is also simple enough to figure out how to put together with out instruction. It comes with a wonderful selection of brushes and tools, one for every cleaning job you can think of. The hose attachments have 2 reusable cloth pads for each attachment (total of 4). So even if you have one being washed in the laundry, you have a second one that can still be used. The bristles on the brushes are a mix of ones made of firm nylon some with wire bristles.The unit itself is extremely easy to operate. The on/off button is on the side near the bottom. A... 5/5 Angela Streiff (Minnesota) - See all my reviews, September 12, 2011

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  A new take on household steam cleaners

  The "sell" for household handheld or canister steam cleaners has long been the argument that you can throw away caustic or potentially dangerous chemicals and still get your surfaces clean and germ free. It's a "green" argument as well - less products washing down the drains and into the sewers and water tables being a Good Thing.Hoover has definitely retooled that argument with this new handheld cleaner - it uses an optional disinfecting solution, a proprietary formulation sold by Hoover, as a 2nd line of defense against germs and bacteria. You can fill the solution tank and spray that for a touted 99.9% effectiveness against germs, or just stick with the steam for unspecified lesser efficiency.I don't know if that is partly the function of the machine's maximum temperature, but the manual for the Hoover Handheld Steamer cautions that you have to steam an area for a long time, perhaps longer than is good for whatever is being steamed, in order to get full... 4/5 Lexington Knitter (KY, USA) - See all my reviews, May 19, 2011

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  List Price: $119.99
  

  Disinfects and cleans multiple above the floor areas of your home

  Clean every area of your home

  Portable and easy to use with a host of tools for all your cleaning needs.

  Two-tank system lets you clean with steam alone or with Hoover Multi-Purpose Disinfectant solution

  Disinfects and Kills 99.9% of Harmful Bacteria

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  BISSELL Versus Cordless Bare-Floor Vacuum, 21R9A

  Home (Bissell)
  

  Rating (23 reviews):

  (3.9/5)

  

  Bissell Hits Another Home Run...

  I am a huge fan of Bissell products and everything that I have ever bought from the company has been a roaring success in our house. We have the Bissell Quick Steamer and the Bissell Steam Mop. Both of these little vacuums get a workout in our house, but I have yet to find a cordless vacuum that I am happy with. We bought a Shark which I absolutely loved until it burned out two years later. The next investment was our Dirt Devil Vibe. The suction was great for about a month and then it just stopped picking up. Since then I have been making do with a good old-fashioned broom and pan, but I always keep my eyes peeled for a cordless vacuum that works.Bissell sent over their new Bissell Versus Cordless Bare Floor Vacuum and I couldn't wait to open it up. As with all cordless vacuums it requires a good charging before it will work so I had to wait until the next day to use it. Upon it charging, I was ready to roll and I had two willing and messy children to help me break it in... 4/5 MomAdvice "Amy Allen Clark" (Indiana) - See all my reviews, February 1, 2009

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  Does its job

  This sweeper lives up to its name (versus older types maybe?). It is very light, easy to take out and use, gets under furniture, except my kitchen cabinets (due to previous owners installing ceramic tile over who-knows-what). It picks up small, hard stuff, e.g., popcorn kernels, pillbugs. It is simple, but a bit messy, to empty and clean. I like the ability to remove the roller wheels, which get tangled up with hair, etc. With my previous sweeper, I spent hours with tweezers and pliers. I would have liked a rug setting for small kitchen rugs, but wanted the cordless feature, and light weight. Maybe 4.5 stars! 4/5 Keith Hazeltine - See all my reviews, January 13, 2009

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  Top Notch Bare Floor Vacuum Cleaner

  I bought this as a Christmas present for my mother, hoping that it would work so that as a seasoned citizen she wouldn't have to always stoop down with a dust pan to finish sweeping the floor. She loves it and says it works great. She just sent me an email praising this item and thanking me for it.To quote her email:"I have just tried out the vacuum cleaner you sent and it is wonderful. It is so manueverable and lightweight and efficient. I love it! You should get one - it is really slick. Thank you very much"I think I will get one. 5/5 T. Monahan (Houston, Tx) - See all my reviews, December 31, 2008

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  List Price: $59.99
  

  Cordless bare-floor vacuum cleaner runs up to 20 minutes per charge

  Low profile; bagless dirt container; foot-activated power switch

  Arms pick up fine particles and capture debris in hard-to-reach places

  Measures 8-4/5 by 10-1/2 by 43-1/2 inches

  V-shaped base directs large debris into center suction path

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  Swiffer SweeperVac Rechargeable Cordless Vacuum Starter Kit (Packaging May Vary)

  Health and Beauty (Swiffer)
  

  Rating (381 reviews):

  (3.9/5)

  

  loved it initially. now...not so much

  i thought this was going to be the perfect solution for the daily dust that accumulates on my hardwood floors. initially, i was impressed. the swiffer seemed to pick up a lot of the dust. however, i was bothered by the plastic "vacuum" part, as it sometimes can scratch the floor if you're not careful. as another member wrote, it would have helpful if they would have put some rubber or something over the plastic vacuum part.as the months passed, i found that the vacuum didn't seem to pick up as much as it used to. i do clean the filter regularly (which is a dusty mess each time you do it), so i don't know what's going on. frankly, the vacuum just isn't strong enough for what i need it to do anymore. i've reverted back to my regular "super-strength" vacuum to get the job done.pros:* lightweight* easy to use* works great for very light jobs* small and easy to storecons:* vacuum not as strong... 2/5 E. Orchard "I love lamp" (Iowa) - See all my reviews, November 19, 2006

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  Excellent When Used AS INTENDED

  I have five cats. This means a lot of cat litter, cat food, and cat hair on the vinyl floor in my utility room. The Swiffer Sweeper Vac is perfect for quickly and easily picking up all of the above.It is light-weight, and does not scratch the floors. No dust pan and brush needed. The flexible sweeping head swivels easily to reach into corners and under cabinets with no problem.Important to keep in mind:In the user manual that comes with the product, it states you MUST charge the battery for a full 24 hours before first use.It states the vac will run for about 10 - 12 minutes on one charge, then need to be charged for 16 hours.It states the Sweeper&Vac operates best if used until fully discharged before charging again.It is intended for dry pick up only, not liquids.The dirt container is small. I just checked, and one 8-oz measuring cup of dry cat litter more than fills it. I'd say 4 - 6 oz is more like... 5/5 zen118 (Akron, OH USA) - See all my reviews Amazon Verified Purchase(What's this?) This review is from: Swiffer SweeperVac Rechargeable Cordless Vacuum Starter Kit (Packaging May Vary) (Health and Beauty) I have five cats. This means a lot of cat litter, cat food, and cat hair on the vinyl floor in my utility room. The Swiffer Sweeper Vac is perfect for quickly and easily picking up all of the above.It is light-weight, and does not scratch the floors. No dust pan and brush needed. The flexible sweeping head swivels easily to reach into corners and under cabinets with no problem.Important to keep in mind:In the user manual that comes with the product, it states you MUST charge the battery for a full 24 hours before first use.It states the vac will run for about 10 - 12 minutes on one charge, then need to be charged for 16 hours.It states the Sweeper&Vac operates best if used until fully discharged before charging again.It is intended for dry pick up only, not liquids.The dirt container is small. I just checked, and one 8-oz measuring cup of dry cat litter more than fills it. I'd say 4 - 6 oz is more like... Read more Help other customers find the most helpful reviews  Was this review helpful to you? , September 4, 2008

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  Better than a broom, but not as good as I'd hoped

  I'd like to give 3 and a half stars, but since I don't have the option, I put 3. This product isn't bad - it is a good way to give a quick touch up on our tile floors. It's definitely less work than a broom, but is not quite as effective as I had hoped. We have a fairly large tiled area, and with 3 people (including 1 teenager) and 3 cats, there's a lot of dust, hair and crumbs on the floor. The sweeper did okay with the dust and hair, but the vacuum is only so-so on what it picks up. It would not pick up kitty kibble crumbs, for instance. A whole piece of cereal will not get vacuumed up, while a crushed piece of cereal probably will. The key to this product is to use it often - if the floor gets too dirty, it's too much for this product to handle. But for quick every day maintenance, it beats getting out the broom for sure. 3/5 Digigirl (Sugar Land, TX) - See all my reviews, June 19, 2006

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  List Price: $63.81
  Price: $33.99
  You Save: $29.82 (47%)

  Guaranteed to pick up more dirt, dust and hair than a broom and dustpan or your money back

  The Swiffer Sweeper Dry Sweeping Cloths trap the dirt and dust while the bin holds bigger pieces.

  Combines powerful suction of a vacuum with a Swiffer dry sweeping cloth to pick up big and small messes, even on textured surfaces and grout lines

  The starter kit includes 1 rechargeable vacuum sweeper, 2 disposable dry sweeping cloths, and 1 battery recharger

  When finished cleaning, just throw the mess away. Collection bin has push-button removal for easy disposal of dirt.

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