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KRUPS KM4055, 12-Cup Programmable Coffeemaker Save 30% Off
I believe that Krupps Coffeemakers make the best coffee. Mine was over ten year old and needed replacement. I didn''t like the all metal look of the Coffeemakers on Amazon and was glad when they came out with this black one. It truly makes good coffee and it looks nice too. My main complaint is the water fill tank in the back is small and hard to hit the right spot without spilling (see photo). This is why I didn''t give it five stars. The level indicator is also rather hard to see, and I have to guess as to how full it is. It seems like all Krupps Carafe''s dribble a bit, but I am used to that by now. I still really like it, even with it''s faults.UPDATE: After a little more than a year, it died. I purchased Krupps all my life, but no more.
My new Krups works fine (made in China), but after a few uses I wanted to wash the carafe in the dishwasher. Lo and behold the carafe top could not be removed, and the carafe therefore cannot be washed in the dishwasher.
I think most people like to wash their carafes in the dishwasher every week or so to keep them shiny and clean. Not being able to do this is a major negative for this coffeemaker.
Otherwise I have not had any problems with the coffee it makes. But I would not recommend it to anybody who wants to wash the glass carafe in the dishwasherwhich I think most people like to do.
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As you would expect from a Krups coffee maker, yes it does make excellent coffee, but there are a couple of very annoying design flaws. The worst in my opinion is the tiny space you have to hit when you''re pouring the water in it. The lid is in the way which compounds the problem. The second concerns the pot itself in 2 areas the lid is not removable for cleaning and when you are pouring coffee from the pot, the steam comes through a hole between the handle and the lid and is uncomfortably hot on your thumb. The pot also has a tendency to dribble coffee while pouring. Another fault, although a minor one is that the stainless lid you have to close over the basket is very prone to fingerprint smudges. In all I think it is a pretty disappointing coffee maker considering the quality Krups is known for. *** Updated 11/8/2010 *** ...and after only 9 months the piece of junk DIED in mid-pot of making coffee. The heater element croaked I would assume. Krups has a history of making the best coffee pots available in my opinion, but this one really SUCKS for lack of a better description.Read Best Reviews of KRUPS KM4055, 12-Cup Programmable Coffeemaker Here
I believe that people are not comparing the correct product to product. The black Krups is just a coffee maker. Model # km465 is a Krups Dahlstrom. Model # km5065, sold only at Wm of Sonoma and made especially for them, is a Krups Dahlstrom with more bells and whistles. It heats the water 21% faster. Important to research when making such an investment.Want KRUPS KM4055, 12-Cup Programmable Coffeemaker Discount?
We got this unit to replace a unit we have had for several years that just got old. We have been using this coffee maker for 3 days now without issue. There are some setup concerns though. There is a water filter screen attached to the removable coffee v-cone that covers the water-filling area. Using the screen-filter greatly slows water flow as you fill the tank. Since we have a whole house filtering system I don''t see a need for this. It removes easily. The instructions for your initial use are very poorly written and totally useless. Follow the cleaning process steps for your initial water cleaning steps. This unit doesn''t drip. The black carafe edge does limit totally emptying the carafe but the amount of water or coffee remaining is very small; so, no big deal. At this point I''m very satisfied and fully recommend this coffee maker.Save 30% Off
BestAir HW14 Honeywell Replacement Wick Filter
Fits perfectly in my Honeywell HCM-6009 QuietCare 9-Gallon, and this filter is half the price of the OEM version. The OEM filter only lasted a couple months, not sure how long this will last, just put it in, but seems to be the same OEM quality and look (except this is all white instead of blue and white). Raised the humidity by 10% in only 30 minutes; the OEM, when new, did the same, then the effectiveness dropped off considerably.One suggestion, clean your humidifier thoroughly before putting this in. I wiped mine down with just water and it looked like new, but I should have used vinegar, diluted bleach or a humidifier cleaner. I skipped this step thinking it looked clean using just water, but it put out an odor never-the-less. You will not save any time skipping this step, even if it looks clean, it is not, and had to pull it all apart to clean it again with diluted bleach.
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We have a Honeywell QuietCare 9-Gallon Output Console Humidifier which takes a Honeywell Replacement Filter for Holmes Cool Moisture Humidifier, HC-14N, about every two months. We tried this BestAir replacement and it works very well, as good as the original. It is less expensive and therefore highly recommended.Want BestAir HW14 Honeywell Replacement Wick Filter Discount?
I found this filter to be a more than adequate replacement for the original Honeywell filter -in fact, because it has a stablizing reinforcement at the top and bottom of the filter, it actually lasts longer than the original and takes a little more abuse. I would recommend it.
CUNO Aqua-Pure Whole House Water Filter System
- Patented Carbon Block Technology - Over 85% Chlorine Reduction at 10 gpm
- 100,000 gallon or one year life cartridge
- The Aqua-Pure model AP903 single cartridge water filtration system provides consistent high quality water for whole house filtration at flow rates up to 20 gpm (75.7 lpm)
- Features Sanitary Quick Change (SQC) design allowing for fast and easy cartridge change-outs without the need of a filter wrench
if you are only going to read this review before you buy this product, stop. You need to find out what this filter does, what the competitors do, and even what a Britta does.
This filter is one of the most affordable quality filters in this price range. 3M makes a slightly bigger one for those of you with bigger houses.
Since installing this filter, we have experienced the best water one could ever want. Our water is wonderful to drink, to cook with, to clean with, and to bathe in.
Nota Bene: You should check to see if your exterior hose bibs, outside faucets, get their water from this filter. The filtered water will not harm your yard, but you do not want to waste the filter on watering your lawn or washing your car.
Eureka Enviro Hard-Surface Floor Steamer Save 25% Off
Know going in If you get the Envirosteamer, know that, though it cleans the best, the first two times you use it the water goes through holes faster than it will in subsequent uses, so it will go through steam faster and your floors will be wetter than normal. Enough people wrote me to know this happened the first one or two times as it did my first time of use, then after that the mop was normal, our floors are great and it lasts waaaah longer. We don''t know why. Just know that going in. After the first two initializing uses it steams perfect! Also obviously the steam lasts longest if you don''t hold the mop above the floor to walk to another area since the steam pours out as it will with any steam mop if you do.Also note: the reason some mops aren''t 212 degrees is the tank is on the handle rather than the base so the steam cools prior to it reaching the floor. It becomes steam at 212. But doesn''t stay there.
(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 and on 12-7 to compare the Steam Boy)
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 get it clean any other way.
Okay, so that said...we decided to have a steamer show down to compare 7 different steamers because my friends and I knew as long as we are in these homes we are gonna have to have a steamer to get all these hard floors clean...we may as well figure out which one to buy next go round. Because my own home is graced with 2 cats, 3 dogs, and two gregarious cooks, my kitchen floor (which had not ever been cleaned by a steamer since my steamer had just arrived) was the testing spot.
Mind you, I vaccuum twice per week and do a mega mop twice a week. I THOUGHT I had pretty clean floors in spite of my pet capacity.
I thought wrong. These picked up dirt so well it''s scary
So here''s the results:
1. steam mops are the mac daddys of clean floors. What these things picked up was tremendous and no comparison to my vigorous prior constant major mopping.
2. So now I''ll break down the elements of each mop we used and then go into more detail about each at the end.
We tried out:
"S": The shark by Europro
"E" The Envirosteamer by Eureka
"H" the haan steamer
"M" the Monster
"B" The Bissell Green Tea
"SF" The SteamFast SF-140 by SteamFast
"SB" The SteamBoy T1
CORD LENGTH: so you don''t have to stop and unplug and replug in somewhere else:
Shark ( will be referred to as S):20 feet
Envirosteamer (will be referred to as E): 25 feet *Note* The Envirosteamer has a clip at the top of the handle to keep the cord out of the way. When it''s plugged in and you need more cord length, a light tug undoes this cord on the clip so that you have the full 25'' of cord. Otherwise it''s only around 20 feet. It''s made to do this.
Haan: (will be referred to as H)19''8"
Monster (will be referred to as M): 25 feet
Bissell (will be referred to as B) 17 feet
SteamFast (will be referred to as SF): 18.7 ft.
SteamBoy (will be referred to as SB): 16 ft.
STEAM TEMPERATURE: this is a primary element. The hotter the steam, the more dirt picked up and hot steam will also kill parasites, mold and mildew and loosen more dirt:
S 110 degrees. lame
E 220 degrees. very hot
H 212 degrees. very hot
M 266 degrees. hottest...although the envirosteamer and haan seemed plenty hot enough. The shark didn''t clean nearly as well and this was one reason. 110 degrees just isn''t going to melt off stuck on grime.
B 125 degrees. Note that, because of this low steam temperature the manual said that if I wanted to sanitize the floor or pick up caked on spills, I had to hold the steamer on the spot for 15 seconds but no more than 20 because that could damage some floors. Now I don''t know about you, but if I can sanitize with one swipe of the other steamers because of their sanitizing temps my floor will be done WAY faster but I don''t have a timer to worry about the extra 5 secons where my wood floors could get damaged. My sink water is hotter than this so it would take less time to use a regular mop if I have to hold the steamer on every spot of my floor for 15 seconds to santize. Just sayin
SF: 137 degrees. Not hot enough to clean well nor sanitize.
SB: 120 degrees. Not hot enough to clean well nor sanitize
BUILD:
We found how it was made corresponded with issues with the steamer. The Shark, for example, was quite flimsy and they actually sell replacement handle kits because so many people have issues with the handle breaking! We know this because my neighbor''s shark broke and the store had a replacement handle kit on the shelf because he said "it happens often". That''s an extra cost.
Envirosteamer: Was 5.4 lbs which made it lightweight but strong enough that you didn''t have to press down to clean. Very well made and strong parts
Haan: not made as well as the envirosteamer but it''s more expensive so this was a surprise. A bit flimsy and you need to press down on it more to clean at 3.15 lbs.
Monster: hefty and well made at 9 lbs but a bit too heavy unless you want a good workout. (Note: They have changed the Monster handles on the mops now and they are all plastic and people are having breakage issues)
Bissell: It''s 8.4 pounds but that includes a water filter that you have to get for this one (see notes below)
SteamFast: very flimsy plastic all over, but it''s also more affordable than the other mops so it''s a bit of a trade off. 7 lbs.
SteamBoy: They didn''t even ship this preassembled like the other mops. We had to assemble it! Pretty flimsy plastic. 9 lbs but that includes the water filter you have to get with this one (see notes below)
WATER CAPACITY: Very important because having to stop and add more water just adds on to the time you have to spend cleaning, especially if you are cleaning a hallway or livingroom or some other area that has no sink:
S: only holds up to 10 oz of water. Lasted for 10 miinutes of cleaning
E: holds up to 20 oz. of water. Lasted for over 20 minutes of cleaning (we stopped at 20 and it was still going)
H: holds up to 11.83 oz of water. Lasted for 13 minutes of cleaning
M: holds up to 17 oz. of water. Lasted for 15 minutes of cleaning
B: holds up to 13 oz of water, lasted for 12.5 minutes of cleaning AND you have to undo and remove the tank from the machine every time you fill it up then hook it back on and the steam tank is on the handle rather than the base so the steam doesn''t flow directly out after heating up which may explain why it''s not as hot once it leaves the machine. The way this mop is made the water flows past heating elements which can, according to Bissell, develop calcium deposits on it so this is the only mop where, because of this, you also have to use a water filter with it and replace the water filter when there is build up which means and extra 12 bucks every few months. The better mops are made to heat the water in a metal tank so this is not an issue and you pour the water directly into the tank.
SF: Holds the least amount of water and I had to stop and fill up and get the water reheated often in trying to clean the floor. Only holds 8 oz of water and if you use 8 oz it gets your floor too wet so we wound up filling it with just up to 7.5 oz of water for best results and it only lasted 7 minutes when we did that before we had to refill again.
SB: up to 24 oz BUT it only lasted for 12 minutes of cleaning. I think because of the build. This one also is made so that the water has to flow past heating elements down the handle, rather than flowing directly from a hot tank to the floor at the base. Because of this it can develop calcium deposits inside the mop so you have to also buy a water filter for this mop and replace it every few months when there is build up which means extra cost and, quite possibly, more repairs. Because this does not flow directly out of a hot tank it cools on the way down and possibly with this one evaporates somehow because we tried it twice and the steam simply didn''t last as long as it should.
STEAM HOLES: We found a difference although you''d think they''d all be the same. The shark only had one hole that the steam came out of so it wasn''t cleaning things on the edges, just in one spot. All the others had steam coming from bottom and sides. Steamboy also didn''t have holes near the edge
SIZE: The taller it is the less stooping, the wider the mop head, the more it covers
S: 40"Hx12"Wx7"D
E: 50"Hx13.25"Wx6.75"D (the fact that this depth was smaller made it reach under applicances better...it fit better under things)
H: 50.5x11.5x7.5
M: 48x12.7.5
B: 45.25H (this was uncomfortably short) x11 x8.4 (even though this didn''t fit under cabinets because of the depth it did swivel the best)
SF:49x11.8x7
SB: 28.2x6.9x7.9
Conclusion of comparison: First it must be pointed out that, in order to use the shark and the Bissell and the SteamBoy, you had to keep pumping the water. This was the most annoying feature of anything...the others just steamed on their own and didn''t wear out your fingers. Hated this feature of the shark and Bissell and SteamBoy. We liked that the Monster, the Shark, the Envirosteamer, the SteamFast and the Bissell came with 2 cleaning pads rather than one. The Haan only came with one at the time of the review (I double checked since when she bought hers it was also only one and as of today, that hasn''t changed) so that ups the price even more because I can''t imagine only wanting one to clean. All worked well on sanitizing mattresses and showers. too.
But the winner picked by all of us unanimously as the mop we want to have for our next steam mop order?
The Eureka Envirosteamer. It picked up the most dirt, was made as well as the Monster but was less expensive, held the most water, emitted the most very hot steam so it sanitized as well, lasted 3 times as long with one water resevor fillup as the others, and had a cord as long as the monster. BUT if you have carpets than I would recommend the Monster because it has a carpet attachment that allows you to steam clean your carpets and it picked up pretty close to the same amount of dirt as the Eureka Envirosteamer, and had close to the same features...a bit heavier though but that may make it last even longer. It is costlier, but to clean 2 surfaces I would think that might make it worth it.
UPDATE: The Haan just started including 2 pads with the mop according to the product description page. Not that this changes our opinion since it didn''t work as well and the parts were flimsier, but it should be noted that this issue of not having enough cleaning pads has now been resolved and is equal to the other mops.
ANOTHER UPDATE: 1. The Shark came out with a new machine that holds more water and has a longer cord BUT it still only heats the water to 110 degrees so it won''t sanitize or get rid of trapped grime at this "bathwater" temperature.
Another update: Since this review, we tried out canister mops. They work great for tight areas, but not on floor cleaning because the steam has to travel from the canister, down a long tube, then out the base so the steam is even cooler than the shark by the time it reaches the floor, even on the most expensive models. However, if you are looking at something just to steam tight areas like grout, and don''t need it for your floor, the Vapamore performed the best out of the canister mops we played with when using the short cords for cleaning so the steam left the tank hot.
Also: Don''t spend money buying extra pads for the Eureka. I was in a pinch and used a kitchen dish towel...the rectangular kind...just clip on both ends. It worked just as good or better...because they are thinner so the steam penetrates faster and therefore reaches the floor hotter. However, I would recommend still only using the thick pads that come with it for your wood floors just to be safe. But the super hot steam penetrating the dish towel worked excellent on tile and hard floors. Also, you can flip both the towel and the pads that come with it on the Eureka to double the usage...when it gets dirty, just flip it over and use the other side. I use several old dish towels with this but I like best the kind that just have a bit of texture but no squares sewn on them...but they all work great. So do the pads.
Also we noticed that a reviewer above us on the page flattered us by adding all of our information you read in our review about cord length, all the mops, steam temperatures we measured etc into her older review that is first on the page that originally contained none of this information. However, now that she edited her review to include our 6 hrs of research we apologize that it makes reading these two reviews very redundant. We promise when we first posted this review that no other review on this page contained any of the information on temperatures etc in our review until we posted our findings and they were copied into an older review higher on the page via editing. It''s pretty boring now for the reader to read the same thing twice. But we are flattered someone felt it good enough research to want to copy into their review so we hold no grudge...I just didn''t want anyone to think we were being redundant. :-) )
WHY YOU WANT THE TANK ON THE BOTTOM/MOP HEAD: All steam starts out at 212 degrees. Some mops increase the heat from there. Some mops heat the water up, then it has to travel down tubes and get to the base, and then leave the holes, which results in a cooling process. This can also result in calcium deposits along that piping which eventually clogs the waterflow or makes you buy and store filtered water to use in the mop. On mops like the Envirosteamer, the water is heated in a stainless steel tank at the base of the mop and flows directly out onto the floor instantly with no traveling through the mop so it leaves the mop steaming hot. Put your hand over a cup of coffee directly at the top of the coffee. That''s hot steam. Now move your hand waaaay up above the coffee cup where there is still steam but it is further from the heat source due to traveling. It''s cooler steam. The mops are no different. Plus putting the weight at the head of the mop puts the preasure on the pad, not the handle you have to push.
CLOTHS: I like 100 percent cotton better than microfiber. Microfiber streaks. Although some complain about the Envirosteamer''s pads shrinking they are meant to. I wash em in hot water. They''ll fit perfect after they shrink so don''t even be concerned. (they are cotton and quite absorbant.)
One of the best purchases I have ever made. No more bucket & mop, no more over perfumed wet jet that leaves you with a sticky floor & expensive replacement pads & fluids. Now it is just water, the enviro steamer, a washable & reusable magic pad & me. I actually consider cleaning my floors FUN now. By the way.....men love using the enviro steamer, you may even find your husband cleaning the floors more often.
Hint: Get a few extra Magic pads, 1 or 2 is not enough unless you have only 1 small area to clean. After I finish with 1 room, I just slap a new pad on, refill the water, give the enviro steamer a few minutes to heat back up & I''m on to the next room. The first room is dry in minutes & clean.
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Length:: 2:59 MinsI cook often and my kitchen floor seems to collect it''s own share of whatever I''m making. I always mop but conventional mops and buckets just never made much sense to me as the water and detergent gets dirty in no time and then you have to keep using it or change the water every 5 minutes. However, I had never heard of a steam mop until I read a review from Amazon''s #1 Reviewer who had gone to the trouble of testing over a half a dozen different brands. I took her recommendation (thanks Alana!) and added the Eureka to my Amazon wish list. Luckily for me, my downstairs neighbor (and friend) bought it for me for Christmas.
I decided to do a video review because I thought that it would be helpful for other folks to see what it looks like and how it works. A couple of things that I forgot to mention:
* My mop came with two cleaning pads
* The instructions warn that if you machine wash and dry the pads they might shrink a little (they were right)
* If you have very hard water you might want to use distilled water (which I do)
* You should not use any cleaner or detergent inside of the steamer
* Next to the green power light is a red light that warns you when the water tanks needs refilling
I thought that my video review was going pretty well until the steamer scared my neighbor''s toy Yorkie (she had brought the dog along with her) and the puppy started to bark at it. Oh well... I hope that it is helpful to you anyway.
IMPORTANT NOTE: I want to mention that the first time that I used the Enviro Steamer it didn''t work correctly. The water came out quickly (it was empty in 5 minutes) and wasn''t very hot. It got my floors really wet and not very clean. I refilled it, let it warm up longer than before (8 minutes) and the steam just poured out. I was able to get my floor really clean and the water lasted for about 20 minutes. I have now heard from several people that had the same experience so I thought that I would add this note. If you are having this problem you might want to give your unit a couple of tries before sending it back.
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I spent days and days reading reviews for the perfect steam mop and I felt that the Eureka Enviro Steamer was the best choice. I''ll sum up what I LOVE about my Eureka Enviro Steam Mop.Eureka Euro Features:
1. Swivel head (a must, can get around objects)
2. tall and removable handle (yes you can take the handle off and steam your counters to sterilize them)
3. Eureka has been making steam mops for over a decade and this is the 2nd version of their VERY POPULAR steam mop.
4. Long cord.
5.Weight is on the floor where the water tank is, this makes it easier to use and makes for less scrubbing (tanks on the handle make you scrub and push down more to remove grim)
6. NO PUSH TRIGGER! This means CONSTANT steam. Who wants to hold down a button the whole time you''re mopping?
7. The steam vents are from SIDE to SIDE..not one hole in the middle like some.
8. THICK and tough waffle cone pads. Picks up plenty.
9. HIGH heat (220 degrees)
10. About 3 minutes to heat water.
11. Leaves very little water on floor, dries quickly.
12. TOTALLY GREEN! Okay, I''m not a green fanatic (I don''t recycle, sorry guys) but this product makes me feel like I''m making a difference! No wasteful trash (i.e. disposable pads) and it uses JUSTS water. No chemicals!
OKAY NOW SOME THINGS YOU SHOULD HEAR OTHERS HAVE SAID ABOUT OTHER MOST POPULAR MODELS:
MONSTER STEAM MOP:
1. BAD HANDLE (complaint after complaint about flimsy handle and it breaks when pushing too hard).
2. takes 5+ min to heat up.
3. does not have a swivel head.
(compared to Eureka: does heat up more266 degrees and does have extra burst of steam in front, more expensive)
SHARK STEAM MOP:
1. very flimsy handle and plastic tank (both break easily)
2. you have to "pump'' the handle to get steam.
3. hard to push because the weight of the water is half way up the handle on the tank)
4. tends to "sleep" in the middle of the job as it takes a break to re-heat the water for the next pumping action.
5. heats to about 110 degrees.
BISSELL STEAM MOP:
1. Again, top/plastic water tank-very flimsy.
2. leaves very wet floors.
3. uses a "trigger" again to get steam.
4. thin pads, get soaked easily.
5. not hot enough (110 degrees)heats pad, but not more than hot water from your sink.
6. One steam hole in the middle, not all the way across like Monster or Euro or HAAN.
HAAN STEAM MOP:
1. cost more money
2. handle breaks again and not tall enough
3. does have attachments and removable handle
4. water has leaked from tank and burns hands when lifting up to steam object (like counters, beds, etc).
H20 steam mop:
1. 130 degrees temp
2. tends to leak from the tank and the tank is flimsy.
OKAY THESE ARE THE IMPORTANT THINS TO CONSIDER FOR ALL STEAM MOPS.
1. They aren''t going to clean your grout. If you steam it and then get in there with a brush or rag I''m sure it will come up, but ALL fiber pads don''t have "fingers" deep enought to get in the grout (neither will any product likely except a good ole fashioned brush) But they will be sterilized!
2. You need to take in consideration what type of water you have. All hard water will clog up your steamer over time. Use soft/distilled water (we installed a water softener in our house because we had VERY hard water)You could clean it with a de-calcification product (like CLR) or vinager occasionally.
3. You should NOT use a steam mop on unsealed wood or waxed floors. We are talking HIGH HEAT here and you''re going to ruin wood if it isn''t sealed, or melt that wax and make a mess.
4. Water should be at least 155 up to 212 degrees to kill germs (depending on the type of bateria). Steam is nice, but not if it isn''t hot enough to kill bateria.
5. These are not ALL IN ONE floor cleaners. You are STILL going to have to vacuum. Heck-do what I did-invest in a Iroomba robot vacuum (HSN has Flex Pays) AND a steam mop. You''ll have floors you can eat off of every day for very little effort.
6. My opinion is that ANYTHING that is rechargeable ins''t going to last as long as something with a cord. Batteries have weird electronic memory to them (yeah I''m obviously not a tech pro) and they are luckly to last 6m! Don''t waste ANY money on those rechareable products. They are a waste.
All in all this is the BEST product I''ve found for the cost, unless you want to invest a fortune in commercial grade steamers. I''m THRILLED with this purchase!!!
Update: After 10 months, I''m still thrilled. However, many complain that the first couple of uses the mop tends to leak a lot and leave the floors very wet. Although I never did experience this, many have and the solution they have found is that it requires a couple of uses to "season" the product and then the appropriate amount of steam and heat becomes reliable.
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Okay, first my disclaimer. I''m not paid or influenced by anyone to write this. Second, I''m a 5''11", 220lb. single 45 year old guy and yes, I love to clean house! Third, I''m no expert as this is my foray into steam mops. Fourth, you''ll see that this review of the Eureka Enviro Steamer is done in comparison with another steam mop I have. Anyway, I''m definitely sold on the idea of cleaning my floors without chemicals, dipping into a sink or bucket and wringing mop heads, etc.I did a LOT of research on the different steam mops out there and decided to try a couple that interested me the most. First, I bought the Euro-Pro Shark Pocket Steam Mop (the new one, model S3501, that costs around $100) and have been rather impressed with it. I still have it.
I decided to try the Eureka Enviro Steamer because 1) of the rave reviews and high ratings it''s gotten, 2) the higher steam temperature, 3) the constant flow of steam as opposed to manually triggered steam and 4) the price.
For $65.99 I got the steamer, two big, thick reusable cleaning pads, a styrofoam composite resting tray, a little fill cup and a little funnel. Okay, simple enough. Good price. The Shark, even though a bit more expensive, came with TWO differently shaped/sized steam heads, two pads for each head and special "dusting" pad for the larger head plus a "carpet cleaning tray" for steaming the carpet (useless, really).
Here are my observations:
1) Right off the bat, I noticed the handle on the Eureka to be nothing more than a straight pole with a hard plastic grip that really didn''t make for good ergonomic handling, particularly considering the wrist angle while holding it. Part of the problem is that, when fully extended, it isn''t all that long, so you can''t really hold it like a regular mop unless you''re short. The Shark''s grip is circular, making it more comfortable to hold, even with one hand, while pushing and pulling. One nice thing about the Eureka is its handle stays locked in place when not in use. The Shark''s handle, due to the true pivoting steam head, will fall down to the floor if not leaned up against something.
2) The cord on the Shark is definitely longer than the Eureka''s. Not a big issue to me as I have a modest sized kitchen/dining area and one bathroom with linoleum to clean. However, I know cord length is an issue with other folks. The cord wrap hooks are fine on each mop and their cords stow away without any issues.
3a) The Eureka''s cleaning pads are cotton, rather thick and have a bit of a waffle design to them. Certainly good for absorbing stuff. The Shark''s cleaning pads are of a mixed microfiber material and there''s nothing special about their design. I think the choice of materials is a personal one. Some say the microfiber cleans better while some say the cotton lasts longer. I''ve found that replacement pads for the Shark are much cheaper. They do last a while if you wash them without bleach and let them dry on their own.
3b) The Eureka''s cleaning pads stay in place by a couple of grip clips, one on each side of the steamer. They seem to hold the pad securely mostly at its ends. However, I noticed how the leading (front) and trailing (back) edges of the cleaning pad seemed to sag and curl a bit away from the steam head. As a result, the cleaning pad tends to shift back and forth. I also found putting on the Eureka''s cleaning pad EVENLY (so each grip clip had plenty of pad to bite) and taking it off, involving those grip clips, took a bit of time and effort. This is compounded by the fact that the Eureka''s steam head is big and heavy so I had to put it up on the counter or kneel to the floor for the job of putting on/taking off the pad. I snapped my fingers in the grip clips (they have teeth!) a couple of times. Conversely, the Shark''s steam heads are very light plus they''re very easy to take off and put on. So are its cleaning pads. They slip on and fit neatly like a glove (but not too snugly, so there''s some room for shrinkage). There''s no sagging, they close up with Velcro at the openings and they stay on the steam head without shifting around much.
4) An interesting feature of the Shark which makes it better than the Eureka is the fact that you can simply FLIP the steam head over while using the mop to use the other side of the cleaning pad on-the-fly. To use the other side of the Eureka''s cleaning pad, you have to unplug the unit, wait for it to cool down a bit, set it on its resting tray, pull the ends of the thick, WET and dirty cleaning pad out of the grip clips, pick up the steam head, pull out the wet and dirty cleaning pad, flip the thing over, pick up the steam head again and put the cleaning pad under it, set down the steam head-centering it so you have plenty of pad on each end for the grip clips to graband re-insert the ends of the pad into the grip clips and then turn the unit back on. Whew. At first, when I saw the photos of the cleaning pad attached to the mop, I thought "that looks easy, even if there are a few steps." Wrong. I really found it to be a bulky, time consuming chore.
5) In order to fill the Eureka''s water reservoir, I HAD to use the little funnel and cup because the filler opening was so small. I do agree that it''s a good thing the water reservoir and steam unit are at the base of the cleaner for maximum steam heat, which is somewhat of an advantage over the Shark. The Shark, however, is easier to fill. With or without the steam head attached, you can just put its tank filler hole, which is larger, right under a faucet and fill the reservoir that way. Or just get a measuring cup and pour water directly into the filler hole without the need for a funnel. Apparently, the Shark''s water reservoir is bigger. The Eureka has a dummy light that comes on when the reservoir is out of water. On the Shark, you can SEE how much water is in it. Either way works for me, although the "empty" light does get attention easily.
6) The one thing I do like about the Eureka is that it has an on/off switch. There is none on the Shark therefore you have to plug in/remove the power cord at the AC socket for that function. For some people that may be an inconvenience, so the on/off switch is an advantage. Anyway, I noticed that it takes quite a while for steam to build up in the Eureka. With the Shark, it''s rather quick...like 30 seconds to a minute. However, it''s also noisier but that''s not an issue for me. It''s actually kind of nice to know the Shark is actually giving me an audible signal that it''s working and heating up. Once it''s done heating the water/steamer, it quiets down a bit.
7) The Eureka constantly steams, which is kind of nice. That means one doesn''t need to pump the handle or press a trigger to get steam. Some people may really like this. The Shark steams whenever the handle goes downward/inward as you push the mop forward, causing a single pump action the handle to trigger the steam. Not a bad concept, really, but generally effective only if you''re going forward with the mop. You can also build up steam on-demand by pumping the handle a few times for tougher spots. The Eureka''s constant steam makes it good for going backward while mopping. HOWEVER...one BIG drawback I noticed is, since the steam is constantly coming out, I can''t just park it somewhere for any period of time. I have to put it on its resting tray so that over-steaming or water build-up happens there and not on the floor. This doesn''t happen with the Shark because it only steams when you push it along. So you can set it anywhere and walk away for a moment. For this reason, the Shark doesn''t require a resting tray.
8) I read that some people were dissatisfied with the fact that the Eureka''s steam head was too big to fit under counters and toe kick spaces. I found this to be true. As for edging and corners, it sucks. The Shark beats it hands-down in this department. Additionally, I found it easier to manipulate under chairs, table, etc. due to the steam head''s low profile, light weight and pivot flexibility. Yes, the Eureka has some pivot flexibility, but with the Shark-I kid you not-you can literally flick your wrist with ease to the left or the right and the steam head will literally make a nice sharp turn in that direction. How cool is that?
9) Weight-wise, the Eureka is certainly heavier to push around. I did struggle with it a few times while pushing and pulling it back and forth. The Shark is lighter and easier to manipulate.
My first use of the Eureka was not impressive. It took a long time to start steaming. Then I saw that when picked up the mop from its resting pad/tray, there was a lot of water standing in the resting tray. I proceeded to mop away. I noticed immediately that the mop was leaving a LOT of standing water on the floor. I mean, it looked a bit like my dishwasher had peed rinse water all over the place. Puzzled, I brought the steam head close to me and tipped it to one side to check the cleaning pad itself. Right then, a bunch of water poured out of the steam head and onto the floor. I confirmed the filler hole cap was on properly. Thinking perhaps that I hadn''t let the mop get hot enough, I returned it to its resting tray and let it sit there for a while longer as I got a towel to sop up all the standing water. Then I tried the mop again. Same result...a lot of standing water on the floor. I also noticed that the steam wasn''t really all that hot, either. In fact, I found the steam on my Shark to be hotter.
I then remembered reading several comments in user reviews regarding similar issues during other people''s first-time use of the Eureka. Apparently, it performs this way for the first 1-3 times before it actually starts working as advertised. A bit of a "break-in" period, of sorts. Okay, I suppose I can buy into that. But, really? Is that a bug or a feature? I mean, my Shark worked fine right out of the box and has worked the same way consistently since. So, I gave the Eureka another shot. And a third. And a fourth. Same results. Lots of standing water on my floor, steam not very hot and the cleaning pad got soppy and loose. Of course, with all that water, the floor took forever to dry.
Okay, so I''m thinking it''s the PADS that are causing the issue. So, taking a suggestion from one reviewer, I used an older kitchen towel instead. This time I got warmer steam BUT the towel, because it was only secured to the steam head by its ends, just flopped around at the middle. I tried different towels. Same result. And I mean I really made sure I put them on as snugly as possible. Again, fastening the cleaning pads and towels evenly at each end (so there''s plenty for the grip clips to grab) was not easy. I washed the one cleaning pad I used and set it out to dry. Some folks had written that the cleaning pads work better after they''ve been washed at least once, so I figured this could be the solution. When I started to put it onto the mop, I noticed right away that it had shrunk considerably (I cold wash everything and I hang a lot of stuff to prevent shrinking) and was a little more difficult to evenly mount onto the steam head. Again, same result: lots of standing water on the floor. Maybe not as much as the first uses before it was washed. But still too much water on the floor. Really. It was like I''d used a regular mop. When I use my Shark, I can see the floor is shiny because it''s wet but when I run my fingers along the floor they''re NOT wading through a lot of standing water AND the floor dries quickly. I mean within just a few minutes.
I also tried it out as a hand-held unit for the counter tops and shower walls to see if it will give me that as a cleaning feature. Yes, the overall unit without the handle is smaller than the Shark without its handle, but the steam head is so big, heavy and ungainly that it felt like I was hoisting a curling stone and moving it along the counter tops and up along the shower walls. I didn''t bother doing the steam part because I didn''t want all that water all over my counter tops. I did the same experiment with my Shark and found that, while it was bigger (mostly in terms of length, thereby a two-handed hold), it was lighter and easier to manipulate along the flat surfaces horizontally and vertically. Plus-again-I could just flip the mop over on the spot and use the other side of the cleaning pad (while I still had to stop with the Eureka, pull off the pad, flip it over and fasten it back on, etc. as described above). And the Shark''s smaller triangle-shaped steam head I can snap on is great for the corners.
I REALLY wanted the Eureka to work out because of all the great reviews I''d read regarding it here at Amazon and other web sites where reviews were done. So, I set it out to completely dry, washed the other pad FIRST before using it, let it dry on its own, followed all the instructions and the recommendations of other reviewers and so forth to get the best results. Nope. While it DID seem to perform better in terms of steam heat, it STILL had the sopping pad sagging along the front and back of the steam head and STILL left too much water all over my floor, which in turn took too long to dry. But even if THAT problem was solved, I just didn''t like the fact that I couldn''t efficiently and easily use the other side of the cleaning pad.
So, I sent the Eureka back and got a refund. It has a few features I like, but overall it''s not well executed. I came away from that product thinking "HOW in the world did it get all these great rave reviews??" Even if I''d gotten a dud, I found that, operationally, several features were too cumbersome for my liking, which I''d mentioned earlier.
I''m happy with my Shark S3501 Pocket Steam Mop (they call it "Pocket" because the cleaning pads are, really, like pockets you put the steam heads into). I recommend you give it a try. Do NOT get the cheaper, smaller, earlier model of the Shark steam mop. Friends I know who have used it say it''s not so good and that''s accurately reflected in its reviews here at Amazon.com. Apparently, Euro-Pro listened to users and made some significant improvements in their product as evidenced in this new model. However, I am also aware of the issues people have had with the DURABILITY of Shark products (both my mother and sister have had Shark cleaning devices and they broke rather quickly), so I''m going to keep an eye on this new model and see how it goes. But I can tell you right now, I honestly find it easier, more flexible and simpler to use than the Eureka Enviro Steamer, even if its steam doesn''t get nearly as hot. But it gets hot enough to clean my floor nicely and I think it does a good job.
If you''ve gotten this far in my review, I want to thank you for taking the time to read it. I hope it helps you.
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Clear 2O CWF1012 Water Filter (1-Pack)
I bought this water filtering system in early 2011 and really liked it because it worked so quickly and the water tasted fine. After a few months I needed more filters and ordered them on Amazon in November 2011 and they cost $18 for 6 filters (2 packs of 3). Today I installed the last of those 6 and went online to order more. They now cost $38 for a pack of three! The cost per filter has more than quadrupled. I really do not understand how they can justify this kind of price increase. This is just plain price gouging. I intend to find another type of filter from a company who doesnt try to gouge me.
(-) I have been unable to find it in major retail inventories. Freight
costing as much as the filter, doubles my cost of use.
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I''ve been using the Clear2o system for a few years now, and think it is the best all-around.The filter was delivered was delivered on time, and was reasonably priced. Will order again.
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Takes most chemicals out of the water I think it''s close to the best fiter available. Very reasonable price.
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Very easy to change without even having to shut off water (though I did) due to base''s integral check valve, in my setup anyway. Removes taste of chlorine very well which otherwise ruins the taste of coffee for me. Previous cartridge lasted 3 years only small utility sink I use mostly for coffee, drinking, icemaker and cooking water, not for washing, etc. Tap water here in Bend, Oregon is superb anyway, winning the 2012 "Best Tasting Municipal Water In Northwest" and in running for best in USA, to be determined. I just hate the taste of chlorine.
DeLonghi DCF2212T 12-Cup Glass Carafe Drip Coffee Maker Save 29% Off
Ordered this to replace a 2 year old version of the same model. Excellent coffeemaker. In addition to good coffee the unit is unique in that one can fill the water reservoir and coffee basket without having to pull the unit out from under an upper cabinet. Nearly all other coffeemakers have such large lids that it is impossible to open the water reservoir while the unit is under a cabinet. With this unit the coffee basket rotates out from the coffeemaker bringing the basket closer for filling both coffee and water.We love the design and will purchase another one after this wears out.
The clock/timer is way too slow to operate, I really dislike it.
I sent in the rebate offer and we''ll see if send the $10.
Update:
(1)The basket is falling apart after one week.
Customer service doesn''t stock the part so I used a glue gun for a temporary fix.
(2)A month later, no rebate check and still no basket.
(3)Still no rebate check and still no basket.
downgraded to 1 star for poor customer service.
This is my last DeLonghi product.
(4)Two months later still no basket and no rebate.
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I purchased this unit over a year ago and after a few months it began leaking. I called customer service and they said it might be the basket, although they said there was no "wide-spread" problem. The new basket worked for several more months but then the unit began leaking all over the counter again. When I called customer service they once again denied that this was a common problem. A search of the internet looking for delonghi DCF 212T problems will show that this is a very common problem. I was told if I cut off the cord and sent it in with $15 they would send me a new unit as a "good will" gesture. I will most likely pay the $15 to get a new unit but can not believe DeLonghi would produce such an inferior product and then repeatedly deny any responsibility. Shame on Them! I have bought my last DeLonghi product.Read Best Reviews of DeLonghi DCF2212T 12-Cup Glass Carafe Drip Coffee Maker Here
I really like the front access for filling the water reservoir and the coffee filter. The aroma option indeed improves the flavor of the coffee, and the unit does make a better pot of brew than my old coffeemaker. But I have three complaints, and it seems they''re simple, inexpensive features that would''ve earned this machine 4 or 5 stars.First, the water level indicator ideally needs to be backlit. As a mediocre alternative, Delonghi could''ve used clear plastic so you could actually see the water level. As is, it''s very difficult to see the level without shining a light directly on the indicator. Rather than going to the trouble, it''s slightly easier to add a step to the process & fill the carafe with the quantity of water needed & pour it in the unit (otherwise, I''d pour directly from my Brita pitcher into the unit).
Second, the clock is unlit, which makes it almost worthless unless you''re standing closer than 2 feet from the unit. My old 29.99 Mr. Coffee''s clock was far superior. Shame.
Third, also related to the clock, setting the time or the automatic start timer is very cumbersome. Besides being hard to see the clock itself, to set the time, you have to hold the time set button as it ticks off each minute until reaching your desired time. So, for example, this morning I wanted the coffee to start brewing at 6:00, but tomorrow, I want it to begin at 5:45. I have to hold the button down until it scrolls for 23 3/4 hours! Again, my cheap old Mr. Coffee was far simpler with its "hour" and "minute" buttons.
When all is said & done, I like the machine because it makes good coffee...but with these simple additional features, I''d love it.
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We originally wanted the DCF212T, but the machine was too big and unattractive. The 2212T is almost identical, just more narrow and conventional. The carafe is not as nice, the top of it is completely plastic but functions just as well. It works just as advertised, we experienced no problem with the electronics or leaking as has been suggested by other consumers. It makes a superior cup of coffee and the aroma button is a great feature. If you grind your beans very fine like we do, the aroma feature ensures no spill over since it gently showers the grinds. This machine was a great value and performs excellently. We really like the front access drawer, a feature of both models. This makes the prep go much faster since water and coffee are both loaded quickly and easily in the double sided receptacle. The permanent filter and drip cup are designed well and are a welcome change from the cone cup and paper filter of our last machine. The top of the machine is a cup warmer, a unique feature we''ve not had in previous machines. As past owners of Bunn, Krups, Mr. Coffee and others, we''re sold on DeLonghi. We would recommend either model to anyone looking to replace their coffee maker.Save 29% Off
Aprilaire Humidifier Maintenance Kit for 700, 760 and 768 series
This kit is a must have for anyone that is looking to keep their humidifier in good working condition. I did not know they made a kit, so it was a nice surprise. Installation was quick and directions were right on point. I will purchase this again next year for maintenance. Having the filter included in the price was a great bonus too!
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the product was a perfect fit for my humidifier and when in without a hitch.the price was the lowest and quality the best for the equipment manufacturer
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A local furnace technician could not figure out why my Aprilaire 700 was leaking. It turns out the water panel was installed UPSIDE DOWN. The parts I ordered were just like the originals, so from now I will service the humidifier myself and save the cost of the service call!Want Aprilaire Humidifier Maintenance Kit for 700, 760 and 768 series Discount?
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- 32,000 grain capacity, fine mesh resin designed for high iron removal & long life
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Cuisinart DCC-1100 12-Cup Programmable Coffeemaker Save 54% Off
After buying a succession of cheap coffee makers which broke down after a year or two and made mediocre coffee, I decided to upgrade to Cuisinart.I don''t agree with the negative comments about this product.
The clock is easy to program and it''s clearly indicated that you should either use paper or gold filter (twice in the instructions). It''s also easy to pour water in the reservoir if you use the carafe. You can turn the coffee maker to the left, and the reservoir opening is easily accessible. Its opening is by no means tiny, as a reviewer described it.
The center funnel which holds the filter is well situated and there is very little risk of dropping coffee grounds into the water reservoir.
The carafe is well designed, with a comfortable handle. It pours neatly, without dripping coffee all over the counter, something which always happened with my old Mr. Coffee.
You do have to realize the lid snaps down on top of the carafe. This is not explained in the instructions.
Most importantly, it makes an excellent coffee.
There is a 3 year guaranty which is more than I have seen for others.
So far, I have no complaint, and I am glad I bought this product for a great price.
UPDATE: I am still using this coffee maker as of today, August 13, 2012. It''s still working well though there are signs of wear. The carafe lid is looser and the cover hinge has a tendancy to stick. Otherwise, there are no problems.
In reading the reviews, I found a few gripes that I don''t agree with, so here''s my response to those:
1. The number one gripe I see is filling difficulty. The fill hole is much larger than my old machine. Some people said its too small and makes a huge mess. My first time, it did drip a little bit but if you leave the lid off the pot while pouring, works like a charm. Let me put it this way... I wake up in the morning with the jitters, like a fiend looking for some crack... If I can pour it without making a mess ANYONE can. And that''s a fact.
2. Numero Dos: Programming difficulty. I''m no rocket scientist by any means, but I had this thing programmed within about 5 minutes. I had no problem understanding the directions. I believe most gripes in this area are operator error.
3. Basket issues: It doesn''t stand up on it''s own, true, but I don''t understand how anyone could miss the basket. Leave it in the machine for pete sake! I hope they don''t miss their mouth with that hot coffee! Again, If I can do it without making a mess, anyone can. As for choosing paper or mesh filter, paper of course filters better, but mesh makes it stronger and leaves a bit of sediment in the pot... each way has it''s benefits depending on how you like yours.
4. Flip-top so large you have to pull it out from under the counter: True, but how lazy can you be... honestly? It''s not that hard of a chore. You''d be hard pressed to find a machine that isn''t like this.
I, like others, had some pre-conceived notions from negative reviews, but I found most if not ALL of those to be some pretty weak arguments. I guess some people have more problems than others when trying to understand directions and such. This machine is top notch for the price, hands down!
OH! And please look through all the comments, It''s going on 3 years and I have given multiple updates as time has passed. I''m sure you will enjoy!
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Hello fellow coffee drinkers. Like most of you I have looked long and hard for a good basic coffee maker. In the last 5 years I have gone through 4 new products and have been quite dissapointed in this whole experience. I mean how hard can it be to make a good coffee maker. I had the basic braun coffee maker for 10 years and loved it. However, two new braun coffee makers later I realized that quality had gone down the drain with the coffee grinds. Then I purchased a krups. I returned it to the store within two weeks as it stopped working. They gave me a replacement which lasted just past the warranty. (figures) Then I tried a GE combo grinder brewer. That was the worst mistake I could have ever made. The first sign that it was garbage should have been when the GE emblem fell off. It leaked. It spilled. I spent more time cleaning than brewing, and thankfully it didn''t last as long as its warranty and I had no intentions of getting another one free or not.I have had this cuisinart now for three weeks. It does everything it says it will do. It never leaks, spills or makes a mess. As per the other reviews I feel it could have a bigger fill area but it really is no more difficult to fill than any other brewer I have owned. (don''t let that stand in the way of buying this) I also think it is very easy to program and will even keep your settings in memory if it is unpluged for a short period of time.
This coffee maker works perfect and I hope it lasts as long as the warranty and beyond.
Happy brewing.
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To make drip coffee, a machine has to do just two things well -heat the water adequately, and disperse the hot water over the grounds. Oddly, most coffee makers fail at one or the other. This Cuisinart does both pretty well, which is why it is probably the best machine on the market right now under $200 (and the reviews at Amazon testify to that).TEMPERATURE: The overwhelming majority of brands do not heat the water adequately -if the water at the grounds is only getting to 175-180 degrees, you will have sour, weak coffee. Ideal temperature is around 202-205. Using a digital thermometer, I measured the DCC-1100 at 197 in the filter basket, which is quite good.
DISPERSION: The second task is showering the hot water over the grounds somewhat evenly. Many coffee makers just stream it in from a mini-faucet, so they overbrew the grounds in the center of the filter and neglect the grounds around the edges. Result is weak, slightly bitter coffee. The very expensive Capresso machine has this problem -it heats water to nearly 200 degrees but delivers that water poorly. The Capresso, which costs close to $200, makes mediocre coffee (at least it did for us). The Cuisinart isn''t perfect in this regard but it does have a "shower head" design that disperses the water pretty well.
One other tip, which applies to all drip machines: Don''t start with cold water. Room temperature is good. You can do this by running the tap partly warm, or by pouring the water the night before and letting it get to room temp. It gives the heating element a much better chance of getting the water to a good brewing temp.
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This coffee maker makes great coffee, is fairly easy to use, and is true red. However...when ordering they do not tell you that it uses a small charcoal type filter that needs to be replaced every month or two (depending on use) and that these filters are far from cheap!Save 54% Off
3 Colors Discoloration LED Light Temperature Control Sensor Save 71% Off
- 100% Brand New LED Light Copper Temperature Control Water Faucet.
- Adopting Copper with electroplating. Oxidation resistance, corrosion resistance.
- Rely on water pressure driving generating their own power. No batteries, no wire needed. Environmental green product.
- Easy to install.Adapters included.A device must have for every home.
- With temperature sensor, Three colors jump change to prompt the water temperature. helps children avoid scalding.
Also, the colors for cold and warm seem backwards. It goes Green, blue then red according to temps. First thing I think of for cold water is blue and hot is red. green is typically normal/ok.
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Works great! Such a great conversation piece. People just want to wash their hands more often just to see the lights work.Read Best Reviews of 3 Colors Discoloration LED Light Temperature Control Sensor Here
Cheap flimsy plastic, oversize threads. I requested RA within minutes! The one I did get to go on was hardly even noticeable. Not worth the money at all!!!Want 3 Colors Discoloration LED Light Temperature Control Sensor Discount?
I use very hot water when I wash my hands and my wife is always caught off-guard by the temperature when she uses the faucet. I thought this might be a fun and useful little solution. While the light does work, there is a long delay in color change after temperature change (about 10 seconds). I have also only seen the red color twice despite using very hot water often. Instead, we seem to only have blue for cold and green for everything else (warm, hot, and scalding hot). Looking at these reviews, it seems that quality of this product varies greatly between individual units and ours was not one of the best examples.I think it will be used in our daughters'' bathroom where they can at least see the pretty green and blue lights (if not red).
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-Neat looking
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-Not really very sensitive to temperature changes (not enough to be truly useful)
-Our unit does not produce red light with regularity
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my kids have double sinks in their bathroom so obviously i ordered 2.i noticed that someone mentioned in their review that the product makes a "whiney" noise.....that is what powers the light....DUH!
i gave the product 4 stars due to the build quality. it''s not the best but definitely not the worst i have seen.
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DeLonghi DC514T 14-Cup Programmable Drip Coffeemaker Save 44% Off
I''ve had my DeLonghi Esclusivo coffeemaker for exactly 3 months. It brewed the best tasting coffee I''ve ever had. It was my favorite coffee maker by far for the following reasons: Coffee is delicious -slow brewing permits a more robust coffee. Small footprint on my counter. Stylish design. VERY easy to program and use. Large opening through which to pour water. Charcoal filter to purify water. Automatic shut off. Caraffe has large opening for easy cleaning. NON-DRIP POURING!! I was in heaven with this coffeemaker and knew I''d found the perfect one. (I''ve had many in my lifetime.)Unfortunately, two days ago, the plastic surrounding the hot plate began to melt. The vendor from whom I purchased it has already refunded my money and has asked me to return it. I will NOT purchase another one for fear of fire hazard. This coffeemaker would have received 10 stars from me had it not begun to melt itself to death. For this reason, I''m heartsick.....it WAS the perfect coffeemaker.
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I purchased this coffee maker in December 2009 and it worked well for a whopping 7 months. My son threw it in the trash but I remembered that it had a one year warranty so I dug it out of the garbage can. The piece needed to stop the water from dripping all over the counter is on backorder. I understand that backorders happen, but a 3 month backorder is unacceptable.I spoke to Bev in customer service and she was as useless as you-know-what on a bull. She said that the part wasn''t necessary to operate the coffee maker. I suppose she''s correct, IF you prefer licking your morning coffee off of the counter top instead of sipping it from a cup.
Since my machine has been inoperable for three months, and there is no date in sight for the part''s arrival, I suggested that they send me a new one. Request denied. I later suggested that they should extend my warranty since my 12 month warranty has turned into a 9 month warranty since the part is on back order. Request denied.
Unless you enjoy lapping your coffee from your counter, i would stay away from this unit and company in general.
UPDATE: Oct 30th, I received the wrong part from the company and must now wait at least two more months for the correct item.
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We purchased this coffee maker after doing a lot of researching and trusting many of the reviews on this site. However, we were really disappointed with the taste of the brewed coffee. We thought it was sort of muddy, at times almost chalky-tasting, and at the end of every cup there was a thick black bitter tasting ''sludge''. I am very experienced at making coffee and have never had this problem with any machine before.Although we weren''t 100% pleased, we decided to stick it out and try to continue using this machine. However, 2 more incidents have changed our minds and it''s going in the trash now:
A) Our child accidentally broke the carafe, therefore, a word of caution: buying the matching glass 14 cup replacement carafe is nearly impossible. You can''t buy it on Amazon, and when we decided to purchase from Delonghi, the only other place we could find one, it was $50 with shipping! If you do purchase this machine be VERY careful not to break the carafe!
B) Just today, the pressure gauge on the filter broke off rendering the filter now useless. Bear in mind, this machine was purchased only a month ago!
I felt compelled to write this review to anyone out there doing their research and thinking this is the coffee maker for them. We had a terrible experience with it from Day 1, and will now be purchasing a Cuisinart for our great past experience with that brand and their easy-to-find replacement parts.
Good luck in your search!
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I have used almost every brand of coffee maker. But when I made the first pot with my DeLonghi, I new then that I would never use another coffee maker. The coffee that was made from it was by far the best I have ever tasted, even comparing it with coffee shops.If you by this coffee maker you will not be dissatisfied.Save 44% Off
Smart Planet EC-32W 22-Ounce Eco Filtered Water Bottle Save 2% Off
Pros: Good size, lightweight yet sturdy.Cons: Has to be kept upright in bag, otherwise it will leak. It is hard to suck from.
Bottom line I''m still searching for the perfect filtered water bottle. I think I''m going to go back to the Bobble.
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Aqua-6 Ozone Generator Ozonator Water Air Oil Purifier 600 mg/h Save 36% Off
This product is not designed to run longer than 20 minutes at a time. Because of this, it really isn''t designed for Ozonating air or oil. It also doesn''t have a fan on it, so I personally wouldn''t buy it for Air purification purposes, UNLESS you are trying to kill the odor in a very small space, like a car. It says in the user manual that oil needs to be Ozonated for hours in order to actually hold any ozone, and since this machine is only designed to run at 20 minute intervals, it really isn''t practical for oil, although, technically it can be used for it.This product is basically for purifying water. However, after reading opinions from users on this product, its very clear to me, that most of the negative reviews it received, were from people who were trying to use it for air and oil purification. Again, these people must have failed to actually read the user manual. Because all of the issues stated in the negative reviews, were addressed already inside the user manual.
This product works EXCELLENT for purifying water...if your looking for a machine to Ozonate your air, or oil.....keep shopping.
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As with anything, Value is the key. I''ve been using this generator for over 3 months and it does perform well. It''s perfect for ozonating water and I just keep the setting on number "10" , which is 20 minutes on, followed by 40 minutes off. I''ll ozonate 10 glasses of water a day. At night I let the unit cycle for 20 minutes every hour into just 1 ounce of olive oil. That gives it 8 , 20 minute cycles of ozones and you wind up with lightly ozonated olive oil. If you use it right and don''t expect it to do the same as $2,000 ozone generators, it does an excellent job. It is without a doubt a very good value. Considering I have been running this generator for 20 minutes every hour (followed by 40 mins rest) everyday for months now, it''s pretty rugged for the price. Very good value.When ozonating oilive oil the stone gets clogged. Watch for that or don''t use the stone (just the hose).
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I used to have really really bad RA. So bad, i was shopping for one of those riding carts because i couldn''t walk far or well. And I used to be on a lot of drugs to try and control it and the pain was still overwhelming. I started some supplments (Orenda) which absolutely rid me of the pain and got me off the RA drugs but I still felt like i needed faster recovery. A friend suggested i read: The One-Minute Cure. i started the hydrogen peroxide regimen from the book and i have to say i feel like i am really recovering to a much greater degree. Friends and family who see me remark on the fact that i am walking better and faster not like i''m crippled anymore. Anyway, the book mentions ozonating water as another way to highly oxygenate your body. Before I bought this product I read the article on Wikipedia which was mostly negative, discounting ozonated water''s ability to improve your health, but i''m here to tell you, after the first drink i was energized maybe its all in my head, and I don''t do caffeine but i imagine this is what it feels like. I am more awake than i can remember being. In fact, i drank it around 4:30 pm and could not sleep last night yes, i read other reviews that said this can happen, but i couldn''t wait to try it when it was delivered. So i drank another glass this morning after little sleep and feel awesome. Wishing you wellness & joy.Save 36% Off
ALKALINE HYDROGEN WATER STICK
- Size - 5.75" L x .7" Dia .. Weight - 2.2 Ounces
- Material - Body is 304 Stainless Steel .. Comes in plastic carrying case - easy to carry and store
- Instructions included - All Natural Contents
- Stick lasts about one year with 2 glasses a day
The effects of oxidation can be witnessed when metal rusts, when a sliced apple browns, or when a material is burning. Oxidation probably works similarly in the human body, though I am not a biologist or scientist and cannot make any claims. It seems that this is why antioxidants are so popular and said to be such an important part of the body''s diet. If oxidation has the effect of breaking down, then antioxidants could be said to have the effect of building up, or at least not breaking down. Please do your own research to verify the accuracy of this information.
We were contemplating purchasing one of the less expensive water ionizers ($700 range), but it didn''t seem to make sense when some of the portable and inexpensive water ionizers such as this stick were making claims of producing negative ORP, which would be antioxidant water (I think). The expensive machines claim to produce water with an ORP in the range of anywhere from -200 to as high (or low) as -1100. As you might guess, ORP in the negative range is an antioxidant, whereas ORP in the positive range is an oxidant (again I think). I don''t know where exactly the transition point is, meaning if 0 ORP is perfectly neutral or not.
So I decided to purchase a digital ORP meter ($100) that also measured pH at the same time I ordered the portable ionizer sticks (I ordered a NewCell Alkaline Hydrogen Portable Water Ionizer Stick and a Alkaline Hydrogen Water Stick aka Diet Water Ion Stick), since using a meter is the only way to determine the ORP and this is the critical measurement. Fortunately everything arrived at the same time. Over the next few days I ran a battery of tests using different waters and taking measurements before using the stick and after. The tests were performed in my kitchen and not highly controlled, although I did do my best by rinsing everything with each new sample using the water of that particular sample as the rinse. By the way, the two portable ionizer sticks were identical, the only difference was that one cost twice as much.
Per the instructions on the portable water ionizer I placed the stick inside of a water bottle and shook for 30 seconds, then let sit for 20 minutes. I took before and after samples. Here are the results of the tests:
These first two tests I did out of the box, the remaining 7 I did a few days later.
Tap water
Before
pH: 8.17
ORP: 490
After
pH: 9.02
ORP: -125
Distilled water
Before
pH: 6.9
ORP: 230
After
pH: 10.02
ORP: -80
These tests I did a few days after I had the ionizer sticks and had been using them frequently (I only used one of the two sticks to keep the results consistent, though I get similar results from either stick):
Tap water
Before
pH: 8.29
ORP: 579
After
pH: 8.75
ORP: 75
Distilled water
Before
pH: 6.45
ORP: 350
After
pH: 10.06
ORP: 13
Arrowhead brand
Before
pH: 7.82
ORP: 243
After
pH: 8.41
ORP: 50
Crystal Geyser brand
Before
pH: 6.88
ORP: 260
After
pH: 7.34
ORP: 4
Safeway brand spring water
Before
pH: 7.67
ORP: 251
After
pH: 8.75
ORP: 24
Evian brand
Before
pH: 7.49
ORP: 258
After
pH: 8.0
ORP 10
Fuji brand
Before
pH: 7.88
ORP: 262
After
pH: 8.07
ORP 23
Conclusions: As you can see from the results the ionizer sticks had the most significant effects on the distilled and tap waters. Also, I forgot to remove the stick one morning and it sat in the water for almost 2 hours. It raised the pH of the water by about another half point from the standard results but had no appreciable effects on the ORP. It seems that shaking the water vigorously for a longer period of time will get you lower ORP.
I think that these products are definitely worth the money, and I would recommend purchasing an ORP meter if you are serious about getting the results you want.
I hope this information helped you.
UPDATE:
Sorry, I forgot to do the update earlier. About a month after having these units, I noticed that he ORP was not lowering much with use. So I decided to try to clean the units. I read somewhere in another review that using vinegar would help. So I did this. I soaked it in vinegar and shook it like I did when using it normally. Then I drained it after a minute or so, and had to rinse it by adding clean water and shaking as if I were using it normally. I had to do this several times to eliminate the smell of vinegar.
This process dramatically increased the effectiveness of the unit. I didn''t record the numbers but I remember that it was performing similarly to when it was new. A couple or a few weeks later I measured the ORP again and noticed again that it was steadily declining (moving higher into the positive range), so I did the cleaning process again. This time I soaked it and forgot about it for about 10 or 15 minutes, letting it soak in the vinegar. After cleaning out the vinegar, I noticed that there were bits and pieces of the filtering materials that were coming out of the unit into the water. After about a dozen thorough rinsings, this would not stop. I have up after about a dozen rinses believing that I ruined the unit by soaking it in vinegar for a prolonged period of time, and threw it away.
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This is a simple mineral stick to put in your water. It does change the taste of the water. It makes it taste like mineral water. Now whether this is the magic bullet I couldn''t say, but I drink a lot of water from an RO filter, which removes all minerals so I think that this does help.Want ALKALINE HYDROGEN WATER STICK Discount?
The stick gets rusty and leaks into the water. Initially the alkalinity is high and I thought this was going to be a great, convenient method to make my water alkaline. Until the rust.