Tuesday, February 15, 2011
iRobot 610 Professional Robotic Vacuum - Frontgate
Sunday, October 24, 2010
iRobot 610 Roomba Professional Series
- Vacuuming robot efficiently picks up dirt, debris, pet hair, dust, allergens and more from carpets and hard floors
- Designed for small business owners or those with larger areas to clean
- Cleans the whole floor, under and around furniture, into corners and along wall edges
- Schedule up to seven cleaning times per week; 3 cleaning modes
- Measures 17 by 18 by 5 inches; 2-year limited warranty
Wednesday, October 6, 2010
Metro Vacuum AM6BS Professional Stainless Steel Look 12V High Performance Hand Vac
- All steel construction
- 12 volt power unit
- Includes pik-all nozzle, dust brush, crevice tool, 2 disposable bags, flexible hose, shoulder strap
- Weighs only 5 lbs.
- Made in USA
High ? performance - Gregory Haines MD - Dearborn, MI, USA
I got this rather than the 115 v model since I'd either have to run a long extension cord from my apartment to the parking lot or use a DC to AC converter to run it. I thought that the 12 v should give adequate power and might be better than one of the rechargeable models. Well, I was wrong. The vacuum is barely adequate to use in the car. I like the hose and the long crevice tool to get down along the seats, but picking up anything more than dust and such won't get sucked up by this unit. I then ordered the Shark rechargeable with the brush attachment and find it much more powerful and useful. Now if they would just add two inches to the length of the crevice tool, it would reach between the seat and the door jamb. I may keep the Metropolitan for light duty use, but it was definitely a disappointment especially at the cost. Maybe the 115 v model works better?
Thursday, September 9, 2010
Metro Vacuum VM4BS500 Professional Stainless Steel 120V, 500-Watt High Performance Hand Vac
- All steel construction
- 500 watts of power, 110 volts at 4.5 amps, 60" of water lift, weighs 2.7 lbs.
- Includes power unit, crevice tool, dust brush, upholstery nozzle
- Five year motor warrantee
- Made in USA
The only drawback for me is that the steel body gets hot to the touch after being on for a bit. if you are not using it for work and just picking up a little mess in the house or doing the stairs, this probably won't be an issue. Also, I will have to empty the bag more on such a small vacuum. I plan to buy the reusable cloth bag to save money on purchasing throwaway bags. Moreover, I am purchasing the shoulder strap Metro Vac sells on their web site to solve the problem of the vacuum body getting hot to my touch. That, along with the flexible hose, will keep me from having to constantly touch the vacuum while using. These issues don't keep me from giving it 5 stars or from recommending this product to others. On top of all the good stuff, it is made in the U.S.A!
metro vac good item, but warning... - mrs. jasperson -
It is nice looking sturdy and light-weight metal, has lots of suction power, the cord is long (I still have to add another extension to be able to reach the entire car), it is not rechargeable, does not plug into your car, and the attachments come off too easily. It makes me nervous vacuuming because I know the attachments are going to pop off no matter how hard I push them on to the nozzle - it drives me bonkers once I get going - and over the noise (it's very loud) one can hear my annoyance. I have duct tape holding the attachments on. It heats up quickly and limits the usage time, as I am worried the motor will strain and burn out. Also you must buy a hose separately (if you feel you need it) and the small bags must also be purchased (but it comes with two) however bags are more hygienic. I am generally pleased with this little vac (it is moderately powerful) and I also use it to clean lint traps, pet hair, drapes and mattresses. Except for the #@*#ing attachments coming off it is good, but I would have priced it more fairly at not .
Good but has some issues - E. David - Los Angeles
I bought this vac mainly to use on the interior of my car but unfortunately it's plagued with a some issues:
1. The power cord is so short as to be useless. So plan on always keeping an extension cord hooked up to it.
2. It is very awkward to hold by it's handle in tight places like the floor of your car, under seats, etc, so I end up just holding it by it's body... which is not ideal.
3. The main, wide attachment does not stay on tight and is constantly falling off the vacuum... extremely annoying.
4. The air exhausting out of the back of the vacuum is so strong you wonder if the vacuuming you're doing is effective at all or if you're just creating a typhoon. ( I realize this is the result of the unit's strong motor and suction but with the vac being so compact, there's no way to direct the outgoing airflow in a different direction.)
It does have a couple redeeming qualities though... it seems very sturdy. And it looks cool!
But if you are buying a vac for car care you might want to explore some other options.
Wednesday, September 8, 2010
GUARDIAN HANDVAC W/ GERM GUARD AIR SANITIZING
- Germ Guardian Hand Vac
Wednesday, September 1, 2010
Dirt Devil M0105 Purpose For Pets Hand Vac
- Reduces pet hair & allergens in the home
- A powerful motorized brush lifts stubborn pet hair off of carpet, furniture, upholstery & stairs
- Also works great for cleaning up kitty litter & pet food spills
- HEPA filtration traps 100% of the common allergens in home, including pet dander
- Includes 5-piece tool set with a special pet hair upholstery brush
I don't understand how my dog loses so much fur! - Squanchy - Los Angeles
Every time I use this vacuum I am shocked by how much dog hair it picks up off the couches! If I vacuum once a week for 2 months I would have enough fur to build another dog. This thing works great. I give the cushions and couch a once over and the fur is gone, the only thing that would work better would be to keep the darn dog off the furniture (but try to tell that to a Whippet!). If you have pet hair on your furniture, I highly recommend this powerful little vac.
Outstanding - Vic Viper - Michigan
This little vacuum works wonders. For years I dealt with having only an upright vacuum to clean my house. It was always a total pain to try to clean the stairs with that thing. I wish I had bought this little Dirt Devil a long time ago. It is very powerful and makes my stairs look like new. It's also the first tool that has successfully and easily removed all of the cat hair from my curtains. The tool attachments connect a bit odd, but I'll still use my upright for those applications. I bought this model specifically to clean stairs, upholstery, and curtains, and it exceeded all my expectations at doing those jobs!
Saturday, August 7, 2010
Metro Vacuum VM6BS500 Professional 120V, 500-Watt High Performance Hand Vacuum, Stainless Steel
- All steel construction
- 500 watts of power (110 volts at 4.5 amps) 60" of water lift, weighs 2.7 lbs
- Includes upholstery tool, power unit, crevice tool, dust brush, upholstery nozzle, flexible hose and shoulder strap
- Five year motor warrantee
- Made in USA
Monday, July 19, 2010
Metro Vacuum AM4BS Professional Stainless Steel 12V High Performance Hand Vac
- Stainless steel
- High performance hand vac, 12 volt power unit
- Includes, pik-all nozzle, dust brush, crevice tool and 2 disposable bags
- Weights 5 lbs.
- Made in USA
I'll Let You Know In 20 Years. - Passing Through -
I had an old Black and Decker car vac. that died after 20 years of use. That one was a great one. This one is turning out to a good one also. I hope it lasts that long. The extra tools help car vacuuming easier.
Not what I expected ... - MamaMia - BC, Canada
I bought this little gem (stainless steel to last longer) in March, 2010, to clean my new car. I checked ratings and found it rated higher than most, so I bought it - wanted something better than the rechargeable ones. I have only used it twice because of health issues but I am really, really disappointed. Suction isn't what I was expecting - really have to work hard at getting it to pick up most bits on my car's interior. Also, the attachments keep falling off. I think I'll just (pardon the pun) suck up the loss and buy something else ... this one's too much of a challenge to use and much too frustrating!