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Philips Saeco RI9724/47 Incanto Deluxe Automatic Espresso Machine Save 39% Off

Philips Saeco RI9724/47 Incanto Deluxe Automatic Espresso Machine, Stainless Steel

I have owned 4 espresso machines before this one, 2 manual (De Longhi), and 1 fully automatic (Saeco Odea Go). So I have a pretty good idea about what a good espresso should look like and what an espresso machine can or cannot do.

I got this Incanto Deluxe as a replacement for the Odea Go that died a sad death after 18 months of service (that''s another review). On the positive side, the Incanto looks great, is very versatile and fully customizable. One can program almost anything from the temperature of the coffee, to the amount of coffee ground and the amount of water to be put through the ground coffee. The enclosure of the machine is metal (very rare nowadays when cheap plastic is ubiquitous) and the whole machine looks very high quality (unlike the Magnifica for instance which looks very plasticky) The features that convinced me to go for this machine also include: i) the ability to set the water hardness, ii) the automatic descaling cycle (the Odea Go descaling is a 45 min affair for which you have to be present) and iii) the ability to bypass the beans with pre-ground coffee (for decaf, etc.). One thing I didn''t like in the exterior design was the pannarello (steam wand). On my old Odea Go, I could place a relatively tall glass (but still 250 ml) under the wand and steam the milk with one hand only (holding my 5-month old in the other arm). I could actually leave the glass on the tray, steam as necessary, then turn the steam off and pick up the glass, all with one hand only. On the Incanto, this is not possible. I can barely fit the same glass at an angle, I have to hold it there the entire time the steam is running and then I need the other hand in order to turn the steam off. So if you get this machine make sure you have both hands available or use short glasses. The other comment about the steam is that it appears to produce a _lot_ of froth to the point of having froth dribble on my hand and counter way before the milk is even warm.

I read comments and reviews about this and other machines for several days before getting this. I read about problems that other people had with it (including the ventilation issue) and I also read about some people that were happy with it. However, I really liked the specifications and I figured it may be a matter of luck and I will try it anyway. However, rather than going for the lowest price on the internet, I decided to pay more but buy it from a store when I could return it if needed.

I had no problems installing the machine when I got it out of the box. It requested to be ventilated which only involved opening the hot water knob. So much for the ventilation issue, I thought. However, about 2 days later after exactly 5 coffees made as dutifully reported by the beautiful digital display the machine ran out of water while steaming the milk for a cappuccino. The "ventilate" request was displayed and that was it! I tried to run hot water with no results. The machine also comes with a very cheap manual pump that looks like an accordion with a tube at one end. There are instructions on a leaflet (not in the manual) that tell you to fit the tube of the pump over the water valve of the machine and pump water into the system. This pump is a very sad joke. The diameter of the plastic tube does not match the diameter of the water valve so the pump would not fit in it, and it would not fit around it, either. The best one can do is to push the pump on the water valve really hard and try to pump. It''s like holding a water hose against a flat surface and turning the water on. The water goes everywhere: walls, counter top, clothes, people, etc. After fighting with the manual pump for a while I gave up and called tech support. After about 20 minutes on hold, I managed to talk to a person. She had me reset the machine to the factory settings and brew 2-3 cups of coffee. Brewing the coffee worked which meant that the problem was with the hot water/steam circuit alone. She then said she would email me instructions on how to open the machine and adjust a "turbine". Overall, this person was very nice and competent. A few minutes later I got the email with a pdf attachment. I opened it and I started laughing really hard. They expect the consumer to really take apart the machine, find this "turbine" and actually modify it. However, being an engineer and loving to take things apart, I thought it might be fun to try it. After spending some time looking at the brew group from all sides, I figure that this turbine looked completely different on my machine than it looked in the instructions. Once I took it apart, I also figure out that this turbine is no turbine at all, it''s just a valve actuated by a spring and sealed by an o-ring. The instructions stated "use removed screw to slightly widen the whole inside the turbine". This is when I gave up. If they said something like make the whole 1/10 inch or 2mm or something, anything that can be measured, I could have done it. However, telling me to make the whole "slightly" bigger is a joke. Dear people at Saeco: These things can be _designed_, you know?. One can actually figure out how big the whole needs to be _before_ building the machine, not after. And even if you are not able to do this and you go with a hit and miss approach, once you build it and figure out how big it should be, you should make sure your product leaves the factory with the correct size hole, not ask the customer to fix your design or production flaws!! Even if you get your components from China, check their specifications before assembling them.

Anyway, I put the whole thing back together and I called Saeco again. This time I talked to somebody else. This person was not so nice and appeared more interested in trying to find flaws in my recounting of the events rather than helping me solve the problem. Eventually she said I have to send this to a repair center (paying for shipping myself) after I fill in a form and submit proof of purchase. I initially thought I would do this because I really liked the machine. However, on second thoughts, I figured that I do not trust this machine anymore. I think this is an older design and if they haven''t fixed this issues after all the consumer complains on the internet, it''s probably soon to be replaced by a new generation. I really do not want to fight and fix this over and over again until it goes out of warranty and then have to buy another coffee machine altogether. I will just take this back for a refund.

I have had this machine for 3 years now and it has always worked flawlessly. The ventilate issue that people reference above has never been an issue for my machine...it has asked to be ventilated twice (each time after a cleaning) and each time I just open the steam valve and its done. I have never had a more effortless, maintenance-free espresso machine and I''ve owned many. This is simply an awesome machine that I can''t live without! We''ve made 2,700 espresso shots virtually maintenance free, so its more than paid for itself. Highly recommended!

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I have had this machine 18 + months without a single glitch.. I have had to decalcify it twice in that time. The last time I decalcified it I did not replace the water tank completely and it asked to ventilate it, I then noticed my error, seated the water tank, ventilated it and once again perfect coffee... (According to the machine it has made 2862 cups) Update: Coming up on 3yrs, now according to machine 5810 cups and still making perfect coffee.. Also after reading other reviews, I have never used the hand pump to ventilate the machine, I just open the hot water/steam valve per owners manual to ventilate the system.

June 2012. Update 9810 cups & still making perfect coffee. It has more than paid for itself. (it is getting a little grubby inside, but I can live with that.)

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I got this thing 4 days ago when Costco had it on sale. Awesome coffee, whether you just want an Espresso, Latte, Cappucino, or a regular coffee. Easy to use. Not too noisy when grinding, tons of options to program. So, all in all, seems like a great machine. But...I have to say I already had to use their manual pump twice to "ventilate" the system (charging the circuit with water). It is supposed to do this once when installing, and then after a long time of not being in use. Well, I already had to do it twice within 4 days. Worse, it did not do it automatically, so I had to use this 20 cent hand pump that does not properly fit. It''s ridiculous, this is a $1,200 machine. I really love the coffee, so I want to believe in it, but if this happens a few more times, I will check with customer service, and if this does not stop I will send it back and get a manual 15 bar one without so much electronic. Too bad though, coffee is really great.

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Update: As I had the issue a few more times I returned the item and got another machine.

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I bought this espresso machine for my boyfriend since he needs his daily coffee and keeps long hours at work. The machine has made perfect coffee and he no longer wastes time looking for sub-par coffee while at the office. He now gets hot, flavorful coffee, espresso, lattes, and cappuccinos that rival what baristas at your local coffee shops can make with the touch of a button. There are no more complaints of coffee that do not "hit the spot."

If you enjoy your coffee, consider the Saeco Incanto Deluxe machine. The machine is easy to use and fits nicely into your kitchen space. In addition, it pays for itself on demand and saves you the trouble of looking for coffee at inopportune times (e.g., when company''s over). The unexpected "coffee runs" are a thing of the past.

What the machine offers:

(1) Programmable settings to set exactly how strong coffee should be ground for the perfect taste.

(2) Programmed different coffee sizes so the perfect amount lands in the cup with the touch of a button. No more measuring or guessing.

(3) Easy to read LCD display to tell what step the espresso machine is doing and what maintenance the machine needs (e.g., "Replace water filter" or "Empty grounds container").

(4) Ability to use multiple coffee beans without emptying the bean hopper, allowing for variety without removing anything.

(5) Easy maintenance: Removable used grounds container, removable drip tray to dispose of residuals that may have been produced, and automatic descaling scale. In short, it is not a hassle to have convenience.

(6) Allows to budget incurred costs because the machine internally counts the number of cups of coffee made. (Trust me, it''ll be less than what you would pay daily at the store.)

UPDATE (6/2009) the machine just brewed its 1,000th cup, so it''s definitely paying itself off, and tastes just as great as the first day.

Enjoy!

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Fluidmaster 8300P8 Flush ''N'' Sparkle Toilet Bowl Cleaning System Save 43% Off

Fights stains with every flush, leaves bowl crystal-clear
Isolates bleach from the tank water so tank parts aren''t damaged by the detergents or bleach used by other in-tank cleaners
Injects bleach-treated water only to the bowl where it''s needed, so application is efficient, not wasteful
Leaves no residue and adds no bleach to the tank water that can damage parts or hinder operation
This item is not for sale in Catalina Island

I''ve been using these in my home for several years now. My wife used to insist on throwing those bleach disk things into the tanks of all our toilets, which caused me to have to replace the flapper valves at least once a year as they got brittle and stiff in the continuous presence of oxidizer in the tank water. I was quite happy when I found this cleaning system at a local store as an alternative. The bleach is added to the water that is sprayed into the standpipe and ends up in the bowl; none of it goes into the tank to ruin the valve, flapper, or other parts.

Installation was very simple. You don''t even have to shut off the water supply. I did six of them in less than an hour altogether. Replacing the cartridges is simple.

I was afraid the cartridges wouldn''t last very long, given the number of users in our house (and a number of them small children who tend to use the toilet more often), but even if our highest-use toilet they seem to last three to four months. On our lower-use toilets, I get the blue ones so I can tell when they''re running out. The high-use ones gets the bleach cartridges and I just replace them every three months or so. Occasionally I get in to replace one and find it still has a fair bit of material left in it; I just leave those for another month or so until it is all gone, or nearly so.

My wife likes these almost as much as I do; she thinks this system works better than the disks you drop in the tank (which makes sense; the cleaner/bleach is concentrated in the bowl where it''s needed, not sitting in the tank where some of it will pass through the bowl but most of it will go right down the drain), so we''re both happy.

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I agree with those who believe that this product is superior to the drop in chlorine pucks. Here is how to make it more economical. Use up the cartridge that comes with the cleaner kit, then remove the used cartridge and with a hacksaw blade or serrated similar carefully cut off the top of the cartridge at top of the first line of perforations and using a flat file smooth at the cut line. Then discard the bottom of the used cartridge. You now have a usable cap with a seal. Buy several pounds of 1" chlorine swimming pool stabilized chlorinating tablets. drop three of these into the unit chamber and seal with the cap. Does the same job at a much reduced cost.

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I am writing a review of three toilet cleaning systems I''ve bought here on amazon:

Fluidmaster:

Uses a cartridge containing a chlorine based tablet.

Cartridge is not meant to be refilled.

Chlorine odor noticeable in the bathroom.

Cartridge can be modified (I used a dremel) so it is easily refilled.

NeverScrub:

Uses a cartridge containing a chlorine based crystal.

Cartridge is not meant to be refilled.

Chlorine odor noticeable in the bathroom.

Kaboom:

Does not use a cartridge. Bromine tablet refill inserts directly by unscrewing a cap.

No odor noticeable in the bathroom.

All three of these systems work the same way and all are really easy to install. All of them put a toilet cleaning chemical (tablets or crystals) in-line between the water fill valve and the toilet bowl fill pipe. All of them prevent the chemical from getting into the tank water (so there is no damage to the plastic parts in the tank). All sell refills for their systems. All keep the toilet bowl equally clean for about 1-3 months depending on how often it is flushed.

Amazon also sells Pool/Spa Cleaning Chlorine and Bromine tablets, which as far as I can tell do just as good a job keeping the toilets clean as the refills but at a fraction of the cost. I have tried all of the following, each of which provide enough tablets to keep all the toilets in the house clean for 10 years and they are all very cheap:

Kem-Tek 177:

The tablets fit well in the dremel-tool modified Fluidmaster cartridges.

The tablets fit well in the Kaboom.

The bathroom has a slight chlorine odor.

Spa-Kem 267:

The tablets are too large to fit in the Fluidmaster cartridges.

The tablets fit well in the Kaboom.

No odor.

Tropi Clear:

The tablets fit well in the dremel-tool modified Fluidmaster cartridges.

The tablets fit well in the Kaboom.

No odor.

Chlorine and Bromine are fairly equal in cleaning ability. Chlorine has that chlorine odor. Bromine is broken down by sunlight. Which is why, on a sunny day, outdoor pools use chlorine. But at night, or indoors, or on a cloudy day, they use bromine since there is no smell.

Summary. The Fluidmaster system works but the cartridges are expensive. To refill the cartridges easily requires a small modification with a dremel tool. The cartridge is too small for any tablets larger than 1 inch in diameter. The NeverScrub system also works but the cartridges are expensive. What I am using is the Kaboom system with the bromine tablets (either the Tropi Clear or the Spa-Kem 267) as they have no odor and clean just as well as the chlorine tablets.

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Excellent for removing ring around the toilet and keeping it clean without any extra work. Does not erode toilet working parts and yet does a wonderful job. Easy to install, replace cartridges, and maintain. Investment for long term use. Highly recommended for home use.

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These work great!

Use the bleach type cartridge.

Order several refills when you buy the unit to save shipping costs in the future.

Simple to install.

Works fine, lasts a long time........

Granulated Coconut Activated In-Line Carbon Replacement Cartridge

I work at a fisheries lab, and just recently the state has required us to chlorinate our fresh spring water which upset our intire staff. I searched the internet trying to find a filter that would give us back our excellent spring water taste, when I came across this inline filter to use on our drinking fountain. This filter worked like a champ, so much so I ordered more replacements. I recommend this to anyone who wants the natural taste of spring water.

This item was purchased to replace one that was in a system we had for over a year. Great service.

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filter water is better than faucet water.

This is part of a full water filter system. These should be replaced every few months.

Good quality I think.

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Pentek DBC-10EX2 10 inch x 4.5 inch Big Blue Whole House Filter

This is a review of the Pentek DBC-10EX2 granular activated carbon cartridge with KDF 55 Media. I''ve been using this cartridge for several weeks. This is a big cartridge intended for whole house applications, measuring 10" x 4.5". I chose this cartridge and the Pentek Big Blue 10" housing for my kitchen sink in order to not diminish the flow rate at the kitchen tap. Because this particular unit is so large, I installed it on the supply line in the basement, just below the kitchen floor as opposed to under the sink. I already have a whole house sediment filter as a pre-filter for this unit. My well water was already pretty good; however, a recent professional test showed my arsenic level is .012 parts per million (12 parts per billion), which slightly exceeds the EPA limit of .010 ppm (10 ppb). I was hoping this cartridge would completely remove the arsenic, but that has not been the case. It has, however, reduced the arsenic from 12 ppb to about 7 ppb. I did a follow-up test of both my filtered and unfiltered water using a home test kit from Industrial Test Systems. I checked the accuracy of the test kit on my unfiltered water since I knew from professional testing that it contained 12 ppb. The kit, model Quick II #481303-5, seemed dead on in detecting the 12 ppb in the unfiltered sample. BTW, I do not recommend the other arsenic kit from ITS Model #481396-2 as it was much harder to use/read. The filtered sample came in at approx. 7 ppb. I can report that my water flow rate at the kitchen tap, through this filter, is as strong as ever. Because this is a combination carbon and resin (KDF) filter, there will be some carbon fines that flow out upon initial start-up, but this dissipates after a few minutes of flow. I''m giving this cartridge 4 stars since I was mildly disappointed that it didn''t do better in removing my arsenic; however, it did reduce my arsenic from 12ppb to 7ppb and for that I''m glad. I will probably try a different, more aggressive cartridge next; perhaps, one that uses iron oxide media or some other arsenic specific resin. I''ll update this review once I''ve done this.

BISSELL Steam & Sweep Hard Floor Cleaner Save 48% Off

BISSELL Steam & Sweep Hard Floor Cleaner, 46B4

I have been researching mops, steam mops, wood floor sweepers, etc. for about two months. I have read every pro and con of pretty much everything out there. I have a ton of wood floor and tile in my house and I absolutely cannot stand to clean it. I hate sweeping the wood floor, I hate the debris that flies in the air, I hate bending over with the dust pan, I hate the sticky feeling my swiffer leaves behind, I just overall have hated my floors for 5 years because they never ever feel clean. I had a friend sing the praises of the Shark steam mop the other day, so I finally decided to break down and buy SOMETHING. I didn''t even care if it did an excellent job, I just wanted something. Butmy one qualification was that it be a combo steamer and sweeper. I just had to solve the sweeping issue at the same time. Which leaves you with pretty much the Bissell or the Shark. I looked at the Shark at Wal-mart and the bottom of it made me laugh. The vacuum hole is like 3 inches wide and has no brush or anything. I was not impressed with that. So I went to Target and picked up the Bissell. And now I want to marry it and become Mrs. Bissell because it is so fantastic. A few things about this machine you might want to know: It has an awesome, LONG strong cord. It has a really cool "dyson-like" ball joint that makes it super easy to manuever. The steam works great, the water tank looks tiny, but it lasts a really long time, it comes with two pads that are thick and strong, it lays completely flat when going under furniture, it fits under the counters in the kitchen, it doesn''t leave very much water on the floor (I read other complaints of other manchines that leave a ton of water), it dries really fast, it heats up and is ready in 15 seconds or less, it has a clear compartment on top so you can see what debris it is picking up. One caveatthe suction is not super strong, but then again I like my vacuums to sound like a jet engine and suck my skin off if they had the chance, so maybe I am picky. But the brush feature does pick up a lot of stuff. And having the cleaning pad right behind it helps to trap stuff too. So for instance it picked up small leaves, not a band-aid wrapper. It picked up cracker crumbs and bugs, but not a tag to a shirt. The machine is meant to be used with the vacuum and the steamer going simultaneously to save time, however, I like to use just the vacuum and dry cloth to dust mop/vacuum my floors and then activate the steam and do it seperately. But I did use it together and it did okay. Another nice feature is that it is a light and easy machine so you really enjoy using it and don''t feel like you are lugging out a Volkswagen to do your chores. I have had it two days and I have been using the vacuum constantly. I love that thing! And once you do an initial cleanthe follow-up cleanings are a snap! I finally feel like my floors are clean. It has changed my whole feeling about my house. As far as anything I don''t like, you do have to squeeze a trigger for when you want steam and if you are steaming your whole floor then your finger hurts by the end and that is a little annoying. It does also take some upmh! to push it when you are steam cleaning at first. I am sure it gets easier as the floor is cleaner :) Anyway, this machine is one of the best purchases I have made in a long time. I highly recommend it!

I bought a steamer about a year ago for our old house which had tons of tile. I bought the Eureka Enviro and, while I really liked it, it wasn''t quite what I needed for the new house we just moved into. My kitchen here is a very high traffic area and has two doors in it...one to the garage, one to the back porch. This produces lots of dirt/sand, leaves, and whatever else to collect on the floor. I have a shark sweeper that I use to pick up dirt, then my Swiffer to clean the floors (which still manage to feel dirty afterwards).

Well, I recently saw the commercial for this product and when I saw it was a sweeper AND a steamer, I knew I needed to own it. I went to Target that very day and bought one. Now, after using it a bunch of times, I must say I absolutely love this little guy. It''s so small and light, and it does a GREAT job steaming the floors. Scuff marks that have been there since we moved in were gone in just a couple passes.

So...why 4 stars you ask? Well, the are only two small issues I have with this which is keeping me from giving 5 stars. They''re not a huge deal to me, but they may be to someone else. The main problem I have is that you have to hold the trigger down the entire time your steaming. I read this in the previous review and thought ''Awwww, that''s no so bad. How hard can it be?''...yeeeeah, it really does start to get a bit bothersome by the end of cleaning. That little trigger is kind of tough to keep held in, especially if you''re cleaning a large area!

The second issue is...once you start steaming, even if you let go of the trigger to stop the steam, the pad is still wet (obviously), which means if you run it backward (pulling the machine towards you) over a dry section of floor that hasn''t yet been vacuumed, then the dirt will just stick to the floor or get pushed around instead of getting sucked up into the sweeper cause it''s now wet...make sense? So, that said, I recommend using the sweeper setting FIRST on the entire area you wish to clean, THEN go ahead and steam it.

Overall though, this is a GREAT steam/sweeper for the price (which happens to be cheaper at both Walmart and Target). I still use my shark sweeper everyday for quick cleanups, but I am so glad that when I do go to steam my floors, I have the vacuum option up front to pick up little bits of dirt before I start steaming. OH...and do NOT be fooled by the small little water tank that''s on this thing, it actually steams quite a large area. I filled it up and steamed my whole kitchen, dinning room, and foyer...only used HALF the water in the tank! So that''s not an issue at all. Anyway, I absolutely recommend this if you''re interested and it''s definitely been a fabulous addition to my cleaning arsenal!

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I have 2 dogs and lots of hard surface flooring through the house. Wanting to slim down the floor care routine to one-step, I thought this product (along with several of it''s favorable reviews) seemed too good to be true. In practical application, this product takes the two tasks of vacuuming and mopping and does each poorly leaving me with a 3-step process. Yes, that''s an extra step! First, the vacuum feature is terrible. It does not have a very powerful suction and does NOT get all or even most of the dog hair/dust/dander. Second, because the vacuum head is in front of the steam pad, when using the steam feature, there is a 2-3" "bumper" that prevents one from steaming all the way to the baseboards or under the cabinets, etc, etc. (The third step is then going back to these places with a sponge or another mop to clean.)

Last, the dog hair that is picked up in the vacuum is difficult to empty as it is now moist from the steam feature and sticks to the inside! YUCK!

I returned this product and purchased the Bissell Steam and Mop Deluxe and am much happier with the outcome. I will stick to using my Swiffer Rechargeable Vacuum as the first step (LOVE this with my dogs!!) and mop after.

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I wanted a hardfloor cleaning unit that vacuumed and steam cleaned, mostly for my kitchen. It was between this one or the "Shark Vac then Steam" unit (notice it is Vac THEN Steam--not Vac AND Steam); The Shark allowed only the vac OR the continuous steam to be used one at a time, I didn''t like that. The Bissell allows me to vacuum some debris on my kitchen floor but if I see something stuck on the floor as I''m vacuuming, I can pull the trigger for a quick burst of hot steam when I need it on the spot, literally and figuratively, to clean it off with steam--and then continue dry sweeping only if I choose. (The brushes continue spinning for the vac even if I push the trigger for the steam, so I don''t skip a beat. This ''perk'' may sound minor until you''re in the process of cleaning). Yet, if I do want to sweep and vacuum simultaneously, I can do that too. Some complain that the trigger hurts your finger, but that would be only if you are doing a very large area or do all your floors at one time perhaps. My LR and DR floors and hall are covered in many areas with rugs, so the exposed flooring isn''t monumental even if I did get ambitious and decide to do all my floors at once. Therefore, the trigger isn''t going to kill my finger. One other thing--I understand that the Shark water reservoir cannot be brought to sink for filling--you have to use a funnel and bring the water to the unit...I don''t like that at all. So in short, with this unit, you can do both sweeping and steaming in one pass in half the time, OR do one task, one at a time; but with the Shark, you can ONLY do one at a time...to me that was a big disadvantage. I use the vac more often than the steam b/c the kitchen floor always catches debris daily. If however you want a thorough steaming daily b/c of crawling babies on the floor, you may want a DEDICATED steamer only--they give off hotter steam and sanitize instantaneously. Dual units (like Shark and this one) take 15 secs on one spot to sanitize; read the fine print carefully if sanitizing is your main objective!. This one vacuums really well, I have heard many complaints on the shark that the steam is ok but the suction is bad for sweeping. I like this unit very much for my overall needs. The only thing that would improve it is, even tho'' the cord is ample, it would be easier to use w/o a cord--when they invent that, I''ll be first on line.

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I love this machine! It is so worth it! We just moved recently and we have sealed hardwood floors on the whole main level of our house so it has been a challenge to try to keep clean with my 21 month old running around and throwing food! My swiffer wasn''t keeping the floors clean enough (and I am not a "neat freak" but just like decently clean floors)so I went looking for something better to clean the floors with and after much research I found this one. It is hard to find this product online or in the stores as it is so popular. It is easy to manueuver, lightweight as I am petite and easy to pull out for a quick clean up after meals. I like that it is chemical free and it is uses only tap water. However, I do use distilled water with it and it seems to work just fine. It really doesn''t use that much water to clean/steam. I like that it also can sweep or steam seperately or at the same time.

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Cuisinart Coffee Maker

Bought this coffee maker for my mom for Christmas, and it makes just about the BEST tasting coffee I''ve had in a long time!

Easy to set up....no dribble or dripping, a five "beep" signal when it''s done perking and a two "beep" signal at the two hour auto-shut-off.

It''s the least expensive of the Cuisinart line, but for the money, it''s the best tasting.

I''d recommend it to anyone looking for a great coffee maker.

I bought the Cuisinart coffee maker with a thermos carafe. Not bad, but disappointing in two respects. First, the coffee was not hot enough, and second, the carafe did not pour well, due to the need to have a sealed top, I assume.

So I tried again with a more standard Cuisinart coffee maker ((DCC-1100C). It replaces a Braun, which had worked well for years but suddenly died. This model is pretty close to ideal. Coffee good and hot, a setting for a small number of cups that actually works well, a great carafe, and, of greatest importance, excellent coffee. Also pretty easy to clean.

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I have purchased several coffee makers over the last few years, and I can findly say I LOVE my coffee maker!

We have owned two Hamilton Beach, and one Bunn. Not happy with either one of them.

I purchased this coffee maker after reading different reviews, and liked what I read.

We have had it for a month now, and still pleased with this coffee maker.

Prosreasonably price

the hottest coffee EVER!

love the preset brew (coffee ready when I wake)

nice apperance/ I have the white

ConsI have no complaints

I would totally recommend this coffee maker to anyone looking for a nice HOT cup of coffee :-) *****

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I was somewhat disappointed in this Cuisinart Coffee Maker. First of all pouring the water into the small opening of the reservoir is a difficult process that causes water to spill into the coffee filter. Also I do not like that the water indicator is only on one side of the machine. It would be nicer if you could see the water level from both sides. The coffee has been good and does come out hot, but loses heat as it sits in the pot. So felt it was a little pricey and don''t like the idea of having to replace the water filter every 2 months, but I guess if you have filtered water in your fridge than you don''t need to use the water filter in the coffee maker.

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We have been using one of the insulated carafe type makers which made coffee fine but was difficult to pour. This new one is easy pour and makes good coffee. We have only had it about a month, and have not experienced any problems. I would recommend it.

Everpure EV9282-00 H-1200 Drinking Water System

Reduces the following contaminants: lead, cysts such as giardia lambila, and cryptosporidium
Removes chlorine taste and odor, dirt and cloudiness, mold and algae and particles 1/2-Micron and larger in size
Removes volatile organic chemicals (vocs), including THMS and delivers bacteriostatic control
Inhibits limescale build-up in water-using appliances; easy to install using household common tools
Finely polishes treated water to premium quality for drinking and cooking; a lower operating cost that is below the price of bottled water

Easy to install, excellent filtering and no loss of pressure after a few quarts. We previously had a Whirlpool R.O. system from Lowes and before that one from Sears. We had them for years and they both had problems. Every few months we had to replace something and not just the filters. Not fun to take apart, lots of hoses, etc. The Everpure system has no tank and only two lines, one in and one out. I have tested the water and it is actually cleaner than the old R.O. system.

Another huge advantage is the lack of pressurized tank. This system works with the water pressure you have in your cold water line. If you use the water to cook or draw water for two large dogs, as we do, it was frustrating to draw a few quarts and have the pressure drop to a trickle until the tank could be replenished. Everpure always has the same flow. In addition, this system doesn''t waste water trying to make clean water as the R.O. system did.

We have had the Everpure for several months now and we would recommend it highly. It is everything I had hoped for.

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We have this hooked up to a drinking water faucet and the icemaker in our refrigerator. Its water tastes very good, and I am very happy with it.

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For years I tolerated leaks from screw-on faucet filters until the quality of P** filters became so bad that leaks appeared in the main body (the filter housing) after a few months. I bit the bullet and bought the Everpure, and can say it''s the best home improvement I''ve made. You''ll thank yourself every time you make tea, coffee, pasta, ... or draw a glass of drinking water. The Everpure system is easy to install. Your challenge will be drilling a hole for the faucet itself in your sinktop.

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Honeywell 50028044-001 Replacement Inline Filter for TrueSteam Humidifiers

In line filter for TrueSteam humidifiers
Replacement part for scale and sediment filtration
Comes with quick connect fittings

I replaced my existing Honeywell TruSteam in line Filter after 1 year with this new one. The installation was extremely simple and the old filter had filtered the scale and sediment from the water suppy for a whole year with only a 1/4 inch of sediment in the humidifier when it was cleaned. I highly recommend this filter.

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Filter was just what was needed for Humidifier... worked so well I bought a replacement in anticipation of the next season!

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Don''t pay a technician to change your inline water filter.

This filter installs easily and quickly. No tools are necessary. Just turn the water off where the humidifier''s water line tapped into your water pipe, then remove the tube endings from the old filter, insert them into the new, and turn the water back on. It may take you longer to read the directions that come with the filter than to install the filter, and the directions are themselves straightforward and simple.

Replace the filter each heating season to help prevent sediment buildup.

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Received the product within a couple of days of ordering it, my husband hooked it up and it works great.

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I ordered this to replace the filter for my Honeywell Steam Humidifier. It looks just like the OEM version did, and works fine.

When installing to replace an old version, push in on the hose and hold the little ring that it fits into down and then pull the hose back out. It will pop right out. Just make sure you turn the water off to it, and have a little bucket handy, there is a lot of water in the hose and filter that will come out.

CQE-RC-04052

This replacement filter fits and it works with our "bath ball" from "another" supplier. This is a better price for the same quality product.

Our water is highly chlorinated. This filter helps a lot. Two caveats: On my faucet, have to stick with a rubber band or it rolls off; excess granules flake off -but that may mean it''s time to change. Good part: I leave bath feeling good instead of dry and chemical-filled.

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