GE FXSVC Dual Stage Drinking Water Filtration System Replacement Filter (VOC) Save 13% Off

• Fits all GE SmartWater dual-stage drinking water filters
• Also fits other brands of housings that accept 9.75 x 2.5 inch filters
• i.e. GE GXSV10C, GNSV25CBL, GNSV30CWW, GNSV30CCC, GXSL03C, GNSL05CBL, and Culligan SY-2500
• Interchangeable with GE FXSLC & Culligan D250 filters

I ordered GE Replacement Water Filter Set as indicated on Amazon''s product description as FXSVC Rev. 2, but the item shiped was an older model (Rev. 1) with a different looking tube. There is one green and one brown tube in the set. The brown-color filter tube looks very different between the older model and the Rev. 2. The Rev. 2''s brown-color tube has solid plastic housing while the Rev. 1''s tube that FilterFast shipped has white filter fabric outside. I understand that the brown-color tube contains charcoal filter to improve water taste. The older model allows water to flow through the surrounding surface of the charcoal tube while the Rev. 2 pushes water through the entire length of the tube, so I am assuming that Rev. 2''s method is more effective as water get pushed through more charcoal contents. Other than that the product looks and works all right.

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I had the tap water tested as well as the water being filtered by the GE FXSVC by an outside testing laboratory. The tap water was found to have 7 ppm (parts per million)of lead and the filtered water tested had none.

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I installed this filter several years ago and it has been fantastic. The water where we live is very hard and doesn''t taste good. This system has solved the problem.

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Have used this filter for a five gallon bottled water bottle for 4-5 yrs. I am on a well and donot have my water tested on a regular basis.

I use a $15.00 water tester that shows the filtered water slightly better than the tap water.

There is a red slime that comes from the primary filter of the "FXSVC" filter that remained in the canister, the "FXSLC" dubbed as the best fliter from GE had the same but only when it was new.

When I change filters, I cut the primary apart with a hack saw and discovered there was a red paper wrap. That is probably where the red slime looking stuff came from. Food for thought: is there a reason GE uses the red paper in the filters, other than for filtration?

At any rate, I continue to use the filtration unit and feel better about my drinking water because of it.

When it comes time to replace your filters you can buy them for about 1/2 of what Home Depot charges, on line. Last I used was Filters Fast, they seem to be a good company to order from.

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I bought these as replacement filters for my GE under sink filtration unit. It was an easy direct swap the only downside is these filters appear to be much more restrictive than my last filters so the rate of flow is much slower. Will buy again.

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Haan SV-60 Hard-Floor Steam Vacuum Cleaner Save 44% Off

The Haan SV 60 is a Great Machine! My problem is with Amazon The specifications clearly state that there is only ONE microfiber pad included and that the "optional carpet tray can be purchased separately." ONE microfiber pad leaves the 200.00 steam vac USELESS!!!! I have purchased pads, but they don''t fit at all.... I just grin and bear it because I love the steamer..... As for carpets, I can''t use my SV 60 on my carpets because NO ONE, ANY WHERE, can help me find a carpet tray....... I should have researched and purchased one from another vendor that includes FOUR microfiber pads AND the carpet tray with agitator brush...... The 50.00 extra that I would have paid would have been MONEY WELL SPENT ...... you cannot put a price on the time and effort I have spent trying to PAY for PADS that FIT and the Carpet Tray...... Buyer Beware!!!! Somehow, be CERTAIN of the contents of the box.....

Good machine not too heavy, seems to operate just fine on tile floors.

This machine uses the RMF-4 pads, NOT the MF-2 pads amazon is selling bundled with the vacuum.

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I ordered this product after reading all of the reviews, I knew the shortcomings but since I was aware of them before purchasing they did not bother me. The cord is a bit short and you can''t get under cabinets very well. With the majority of my home being tile and hardwood I as ecstatic to be able to sweep and mop in one step. I know that I have to pay a bit of extra attention under my cabinets but it was worth it to me to do that! This product cleans wonderfully andam happy to have some of the hairspray build up off my tiled bathroom floor.

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I''m a mother of four kids, with a husband and two dogs. We have a large kitchen, eating area and utility room that are tiled, an entry way that is tiled, and both bathrooms are tiled. I had been AGONIZING over wanting one of these. I looked at the Shark Steam Vac, the Bissel Steam Vac and the Haan. Some family and friends said the Shark was disappointing, but the best price I could find for the HAAN was online and refurbished then I stumbled on it yesterday in a discount store. I was seriously giddy.

Tonight I cleaned my kitchen floors. Using the SV-60 wasn''t bad. I have back problems (3 bad discs and arthritis in the SI joint I take pain medicine daily) so I was concerned about people saying it was hard to push or hard on the back. I didn''t find it any harder then vacuuming the living room. My back hurt less when I was done then it usually does after mopping. With four kids under 6 stuff gets on the floor around the dinner table usually mopping includes scrubbing mystery food, shoe marks, crayon, etc. So far I like it.. plus it takes zero chemicals. The floors look amazing and feel really nice under my feet. I am going to do bathrooms tomorrow! The only thing is it doesn''t get in corners and crevices because of the large size of the head, but I knew that going in. It also couldn''t pick up stuff that was hardened to the floor .. there was a tiny, tiny piece of lettuce or something that it softened but I had to wipe it with a rag. Overall still much easier then sweeping and then mopping, and the floors feel MUCH cleaner and dry almost instantly. I can see where this isn''t for everyone which is why I wanted to buy it locally for hassle free returns. I got this for half of retail and I definitely think it''s worth that.

Summary:

Pros: Vacuum suction is strong, steam is 212 degrees, you can vacuum only, steam only or vacuum and steam at the same time, chemical free cleaning is kid/pet/earth friendly, it cleans, dries almost instantly, easier then sweeping and then mopping, construction feels sturdy, microfiber pads even feel well made.

Cons: Bulky head can''t get into corners/crevices, vacuum is loud, directions say to change the pad after 10 minutes of cleaning, definitely needs more pads, pads are expensive, may be necessary to wipe grout and stuck on food up yourself.

I gave it 4 out of 5 stars. If they found a way or added a tool for getting into corners and under cabinets or small crevices PLUS gave you at least 5 pads to start I would call this a 5.

Enjoy!

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My husband and I purchased the Haan SV-60 Vacuum Steamer a couple of weeks or so ago. I love it! We ripped up all of our carpets a few years ago, mostly due to allergies. We have a combination of wood, tile and vinyl flooring throughout the house. We have two dogs and live on a dirt road, so dispite taking our shoes off at the door a lot of dirt gets tracked in anyway, and there is dog hair, of course. I find the machine does a better job of cleaning than I ever did with a vacuum and mop, and I only have to go over it once when I use the vacuum and steam feature at the same time. I do not find it needlessly hard to push either as some have claimed. I get the job done in less than half the time it used to take me with the vacuum and mop. I don''t have to drag out the vaccum, mop, bucket, or cleaner. We have no dusty vacuum smell either, due to the heppa filter. The house feels and smells fresh and clean when I am done, without the use of any chemicals! I highly recommend this machine.

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Counter Top Water Filter System Save 39% Off

Received my new countertop water filter in timely fashion and it NOW works well. I had to go to Home Depot to purchase a faucet adaptor ($5.00) as none is included with the product...even though it clearly states it is included. The supplier''s response was basically...it''s your responsibility. The screw on fitting supplied has a female thread while every kitchen faucet I ever owned requires a male thread to attach where the aerator is. The posted ad on Amazon also says 1 Micron filter included, again not so, packing slip says "Filters Sold Seperately" and I was charged an additional $10.89. Also an extra $.79 for a plastic wrench to open the filter. The unit works very well, removing any processed water "smells". A definite plus for a city boy (Philly) looking to ditch the bottled water habit!

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Thermos Funtainer Bottle, Spiderman

When I was shopping for my son to start preschool, I was thrilled to find these thermos bottles. He will only drink ice water, so I thought the straw design was wonderful for him. We wanted to be kind to the environment by NOT sending a plastic bottle every day. When the Thermos cups work properly, the cups do keep the ice water cold all day long, and the straw design is okay. Plus, they do give you an extra straw when you purchase it. I thought it was the perfect cup...

HOWEVER, I am so frustrated with the Thermos lid design that I could scream!!! These cups, by the cute character designs, are geared towards younger children. My son dropped this cup once, and the lid broke. When the lid breaks, the cup is no longer spill-proof, and it cannot be used in a lunch box again (water leaked everywhere). These cups are very expensive--around $15 each. I bought him one replacement cup, and he had it for about 3 weeks before he dropped that one, and the lid broke on that one also. I cannot find any place to purchase replacement lids. And I am never going to buy another one of these cups until they change the design of the lid--or make them easier for young children with small hands to carry by adding a handle or something.

If you are lucky enough to never drop this cup, then it''s great! If you ever drop it on a hard surface, then it''s terrible.

UPDATE: I did contact the THERMOS customer care line 1-800-831-9242, and I was able to order replacement lids for the thermos cups. They only cost $2 per lid and were shipped quickly with replacement straws as well. Since you can order replacement lids, I would update my review back to 3 stars.

I bought this water bottle for my daughter and she loved it. It looks nice and pretty. The insulated stainless steel does not leak any chemicals and the plastic parts are all PBA free. The only thing I don''t like is that hinge of the plastic cap is easy to be broken. Both ours and my friends'' are broken after the bottles were dropped to the ground. So we ordered the caps from Thermos customer service again. I think it cost about $3 for each cap, not too bad.

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We purchased this Thermos (with the Hello Kitty design from Target) over 1½ years ago. It has held up through almost daily use. It is one of the best kids drink holders I''ve ever had. We actually have two, one blue one pink.

They each came with an extra straw set but my originals are still going strong.

I can put ice water in it in the morning and send my daughter to camp (outside, no refrigerator) and when she gets home late afternoon, there is still ice in it.

We use them for lunches, travel and daily household use.

Milk stays cold for up to 12 hours (although we don''t usually let milk stay out that long).

It has been tossed around (not dropped from any great height) and has rolled around the mini van and the only wear it shows is with the imprint on the outside.

We do not wash it in the dishwasher although I think you can and I take the straw apart each time I wash it it is a two piece part.

Since we put milk in it, I often clean the straw out with a pipe cleaner so that any residual milk is removed. I use a knife point to go around the inside of the straw connecting point because this can sometimes build up some milk stuff.

It sounds like a lot but it takes less than a minute to wash and I feel like it is clean when we are done.

It reassembles so easily. I''ve had straw cups that have to be carefully threaded and pushed. This just pops in.

A little pricey for a drinking cup but well worth every penny.

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UPDATE 9/3/2010

I just purchased another Funtainer (from Amazon) so that we had one at school with cold water and one at home. Coincidentally, my daughter dropped our old one at school and the top broke. It has been dropped many times in the past and it is almost two years old so I feel like it held up well. In defense of the product, she dropped it on a hard floor.

I did want to point out that the one we just received from our Amazon order did not have an extra straw set but seems to be constructed like our older one.

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We have had two of this bottles for about 2 years now. Both are THERMOS brand but they are different designs. One is a Funtainer and came on its own (bought it in-store at Target), the Hello Kitty design. The lid and straw part has held up well, but the bottom part (plastic) shattered during the first week of use (what kind of kid does NOT drop things!) and has been superglued, taped etc many times.

The second one is a FooGo and came in rigid plastic wrapping, also bought at Target. This one does not have the issue of the Funtainer with the fragile bottom, but instead, the straw has been split in half for a while now. What is worse is that the straw insert is not made of 2 but 3 pieces, an absolutely bad design because you have to take all the pieces apart to wash and then put them togheter for use again, if you dont take all the pieces apart, you risk having soap in betweek the 2 big pieces or water that will never dry up because is caught in between the 2 tight surfaces.

If Thermos could only combine the 2 designs and make one with a good 2 piece-only straw and a more flexible plastic bottom then it would justify to pay $20 for a water bottle. Until then I will keep shopping for something that makes for sense and is durable as well.

On the good side, both bottle keep water very cold (I add ice in the morning before school) for several hours and we have not had any leaking issues when the lids are closed. It is easy to close the lids properly compared to other Contigo bottles (bpa free plastic) that I bought at Costco and are a leaking nightmare if not perfectly aligned and closed properly.

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I purchased three Barbie Funtainer Thermos'' with straws. I saw the Thermos version on Amazon and was looking for something close. The Barbie and Hello Kitty ones were super cute so I bought one for each kid. At first I was really impressed! I put two ice cubes in and the thermos'' stayed freezing cold all day long outside of the fridge, even when I left them in a 100 degree car while we all went shopping, at the end of the day the ice was still intact. Nothing seemed to leak or sweat or anything. About a week later my youngest left hers with the lid up and it fell over on my couch. A second later there was a big pool of water on my couch! "No leak" apparently doesn''t apply when the lid is up. There is a small air hole next to the straw that caused all of that water to be able to get out. I turned the thermos over just to see how fast it would drip... don''t do that... when turned completely upside-down the water poured out of the straw like a little hose, and all over my floor. Luckily it was just water because if it had been fruit juice I would have been in trouble. The other main fault for me is an even bigger one. The taste! I hadn''t ever actually taken a drink out of these thermos''. When I did I was shocked at how bad it tasted. The rubber straw made the water taste like I was drinking out of a tire! Seriously, drinking from a garden hose has less of a rubber taste. I then unscrewed the top and took a sip from the thermos, but the straw had soaked in the water in the thermos and it all tasted like rubber. I tried the other two thermos straws as well and they all taste equally as bad. My kids don''t seem to notice, but I do wonder about safety with a thing like this. All in all I think they should remove "no spill" from the description and fix the straw. My kids have tons of other sips with straws and none of them taste like this!

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BIG Berkey Water View Sight Glass Save 20% Off

• Big Berkey Water View Sight Glass
• Know how much water is in your Big Berkey

Ordered for one-day delivery and received in one day. Thank you.

But.

Sight glass wrapped in paper and zipped in Baggie. Ok. But in same shipping box with PF-4 heavy filters. With a single sheet of brown paper crumpled in shipping box to cushion between the two.

Arrived undamaged but buggers if I can figure out how it survived tumbling with the filters!

Also one black flexible washer ok and one rigid white plastic with green felt? On the other side not ok. Put black washer inside and plastic washer outside. Spigot leaked in a steady stream. Sigh.

Took white flexible cone washer from original spigot that came with Big Berkey and replaced the plastic one. Spigot now does not leak.

I suggest you take the white/green plastic washer that comes with the sight glass and bite it, hammer it, fling it, anything just anything but put it on your spigot assembly.

Sight glass is great and I feel essential to the Big Berkey. Except for that cursed plastic washer.

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I ordered the Big Berkey and then added this. Unless you have xray vision this beats lifting the top off to see what''s going on in the bottom. The the threaded nipple is way too short for the money, the nut barely fits on and I can see the possibility of stripping the threads. The stock tap has a nipple almost 1/2" longer. The upside is it has seemingly a better valve with definitely a better flow rate. Two thumbs up there! Cheers, Al

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I remember that with the original spigot, flow was slow because it was so small. This is way bigger, even when it''s the size specified for your particular Berkey (mine is the Big one). There are fewer issues with leakage than with the original spigot. Just be sure not to tighten the nut too much or too far along the bolt, because the washer will get completely squeezed out of place. I guess if I could offer advice, I''d say once contact is made, tighten until you see the washer move and then unscrew a couple turns until it''s back to normal (you have to overtighten a bit in order to see what''s correct). Also, the internal thread of this spigot is much, much shorter than the original, which worried me at first, but once everything is in place, just don''t worry. The plastic is strong, and the sight glass itself is made of steel and glass, very good quality.

So, flow is much faster and it''s convenient not to have to lift the top reservoir to check water levels in the bottom reservoir every few hours.

Interestingly, the top of the sight glass is open, so that if you have a full bottom reservoir, a little water spurts out the top of the glass. It only happened once when I plopped the top down too hard. (At the beginning I used to compare the sight glass reading with the actual water levels, but have since stopped disturbing everything to check.)

Another great Berkey investment. As I said in my review for the Big Berkey, it was the best $300 I''ve ever spent.

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the item has a much shorter rear screw element than the regular spout and does not fit with a washer on both sides as needed. I don''t know how the other people got it to work, but it was leaky for me and had to return it. I don''t even think Berkey makes this??? Don''t get this...

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Quality product, but they need to figure out the leaking issue. This has been a complaint about these for sometime, there has to be a Washer that stops leaks. How much money would it cost?

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Keurig My K-Cup 2-Pack Reusable Coffee Filter Basket Replacement

Something that is important to be aware of is that you can''t use just any ground coffee in this filter. I have a Kuerig Elite and bought a standard bag of Dunkin Donuts ground coffee and when I first tried to use it, the water going into the cup overflowed and came out of the overflow which essentially watered down the coffee considerably and had water pouring everywhere. I tried it again, this time with a little less coffee in the filter and had the same result. I contacted Kuerig customer support and they replied and told me to make sure I didn''t pack the coffee, the filter was clean, and that the grind wasn''t too fine because a fine grind would clog the filter. I cleaned the filter very carefully and even stirred the coffee grounds with the end of the spoon to ensure that it wasn''t packed. The results were the same. I haven''t tried using a different brand but I will. As for now though, the idea is great but I''m not convinced that there isn''t a possible design flaw with this. Once I try a different ground coffee I will update further.

There isn''t a K-Cup coffee pod out there that can beat grinding your own freshest coffee beans and the average cup of making your own coffee is at a fraction of the costs.

There was a person here who posted the perfect permanent method and that is to buy the replacement metal mesh filters from Keurig.com which are $9.99 for a pair.

We bought two pair for a total of 5; one came with the coffee maker. We trimmed the edge of a few of the K-Cups we got with our coffee maker for safe keeping. Trimming the edge will allow the metal mesh filter to fit perfect in the "pod" holster and screw the gray lid snugly.

We use a Food Saver and Mason Jars to store our coffee. We prepare the filters just prior to loading them each and every day and each and every evening, Cleanup is incredibly easy and reloading them equally easy.

The average cost of Paul Newman''s brand at Wal-Mart is $9.88 or $10.77 counting 9 percent tax. That''s 60 cents per cup which is simply ridiculous. I don''t deny you can find it cheaper elsewhere; my problem is I''ve yet to enjoy a fresh cup of coffee via these little devils.

We bought 6 K-Caps and they have their place too but we found the coffee weaker due to having to use less coffee than the metal mesh but come in handy in a pinch.

We''ve done our fair share of experimenting and both K-Caps and the reusable filters and give the nod to the metal filters.

For those of you who grind your own beans; we found fine-medium is the same as what are in the pre-made K-cups.

To those of you who had some really wonderful tips; thank you very, very much!

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I used to drink coffee only on Sundays. Bought Starbucks maybe twice a year. Now, thanks to Keurig and K-cups, I am absolutely (and happily) addicted, drinking 3 cups a day, the stronger the better. However the My K-Cups are useless. I bought a burr coffee grinder. I tried coarse grinds, I tried fine grinds, I tried filling them halfway, I tried filling them all the way. The coffee was always terribly weak. I even emptied a K-cup and put the coffee in it into the My K-Cup. Still lousy coffee. I called Keurig and their solution was to send me two new My K-Cup filters. The new ones were no better than the old ones. Then I bought on Amazon the EZ Cup with the EZ cup filters. These work and work very well. Keurig admit that your My K-Cups are a total and abject failure and buy the company that makes the EZ Cup and EZ Cup filters. Your customers deserve better than the My K-Cup.

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If you have a Keurig brewer then you need these extra filter baskets to please the other coffee drinkers in the morning. One works, but you don''t need to constantly wash them before brewing another cup. While there are many flavors and types of K-cups, there is none better than using your own grind.

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Each one lasts us about 6 months. There''s 2 of us and we drink 2-3 cups of coffee each day. That''s over 1000 cups of coffee per filter.

Clean filter out right after you make coffee to make them last longer. Don''t bang on the filter too hard to clean out the coffee or it can come apart. I rinse it in the sink coffee grinds and all.

We buy a giant tub of folgers and that costs $6.99. It takes us about a month to drink it. We save SO much money this way and the coffee (even Folgers) tastes great! Save your grounds and add them to your potted plants or compost, plants and flowers love them!

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Amazon''s Mildew Stain Away Save 19% Off

It''s expensive, but it really works. Best mildew wash I''ve ever used. The trick is to spray it on, leave it sit for 5-10 minutes, then wipe it with a ScotchBrite pad.

We were having a problem with mildew on our boat. We bought some of this and will not ever be without it. This works!!!

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Don''t believe the naysayer reviews here. This is a great product that works when you don''t want to use a bleach based product on mildew. I live in a convergence zone in the Great NW where if you stand still long enough, you will find moss growing on your north (east, south, and west) sides, so you need a mildew remover as a matter of course.

I have an ''85 camry that has to be parked outside. One fall I didn''t drive it for a few weeks and when I finally got around to it, I found that there was mold growing all over the interior carpet, seats, etc. A treatment with Amazing Stainaway killed all the mold and restored the interior of the car to its non mildewed state, and I''m still using the car today.

It is also useful for use on my house siding when I get a green moss/mold on the surface. I''ve given a bottle to my son to use in his basement when a wall leak soaked his rugs.

One caution the mist from the sprayer is very irritating so use in a well ventilated place or take other precautions. Bottom line, use bleach based products in the tub and showers, but use this one most everywhere else.

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Total waste of money; especially when you pay a shipping charge that is equivalent to the product price. Didn''t do squat on my boat cushions.

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this was a waste of time and money on my boat cushions. It did noting to address the problem

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Mammoth Air 1000X 6-Stage Air Purifier Save 14% Off

After searching for two weeks for an air purifier that could clean the air in an 800 sq ft basement I stumbled upon this machine. None of the machines I found anywhere could cover more than 400 sq ft so when I read that this small machine could cover up to 3500 sq ft I was pretty skeptical at first. After browsing around for reviews, all of which were extremely positive, I thought I would take the chance and order one. Within less than a half hour on the LOWEST setting, it easily and COMPLETELY cleaned and purified the air in the basement which previously smelled of mildew and furnace smoke that I couldn''t eliminate no matter what I tried. Looks are deceiving-do not be fooled by the compact size of this machine. It is well-made, efficient and quiet-and I love the little remote too!. Extremely happy with this purchase. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!

Reviewed this before guestr Amazon lost it. Great product, lives up to its discription and preforms extremely well. Well worth its price.

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One for myself and one for my daughters family. We all love it. I think it actually does more than the expensive Alpine I used to own and I can almost buy 3 of these for what one of those cost me. The Alpine had 1 filter, this has 5.

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I am sorry to be the minority with a negative review, but this purifier did not stack up. We bought an Idylis from a big box store and I used a Dylos DC1100 Pro air quality monitor laser particle/air quality meter (purchased here on Amazon also) to test and compare. In the same room (approximately 300 sq ft.) I ran both (separately) on high and low. The Idylis would show a positive affect on the large and small particles in the air on low and a significant impact on high. The Mammoth barely had an impact when on high, and no impact on low. The low was also as loud as the Idylis was on medium, but then again the Idylis was a large unit, so a larger fan (needs to spin slower to move the same amount of air). Both units had UV turned on. I also turned on the "ionizer" function of the Mammoth, but none of our family could tell a difference.

I will state that while this was listed as a 6 stage unit, it also came with the optional ozone plate (the 7th filtration stage). But we did not install it for our testing. I think I am already outside of my window to return this, but if not, then it is going back.

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Breville BDC550XL The YouBrew Glass Drip Coffee Maker Save 34% Off

The Breville YouBrew Glass Coffee Machine With Built-In Grinder is a very good coffee maker that enables you to be the master of your domain when it comes to easily and consistently making coffee just the way you like it. But being able to do so won''t come cheaply. The retail/list price for this machine is $379.99, with the lowest internet price currently being $249.99.

You''ll have to decide if spending that price is worth it to you in order to be in full control of your coffee. To be honest, while I like this benefit, I doubt if I would have spent $249.99 for it. Luckily, I received it for free from the Amazon Vine program.

The benefits of the BCM 550XL are many, including but not limited to:

...its Brew IQ System, which claims to automatically ensure that water is heated to the optimal temperature, then supplies, based on the settings you quickly and easily select, the correct amount for your selected brew size and strength. (More about this claim a little later in this review).

... Has an integrated burr grinder for maximum freshness, flavor & aroma.

...Provides a large, backlit LCD with brewing progress and water level indicator.

...You can choose between brewing up to 12 cups (60oz) of coffee with the glass carafe that is provided (along with its top-fill water tank with full-tank indicator) or brewing a single cup -ranging from regular to extra large cup (7.5oz) to travel mug size.

...Choose from 7 adjustable strength settings and from 5 adjsustable flavor settings (in Single Cup setting only)

...Has a programmable clock and Auto-Start feature

...Is very easy to clean.

While there are many benefits, be aware that this product has a few factors that might be of concern to you:

...The machine is very large (almost 17" tall) and takes up a substantial amount of room on your counter. Plus, before considering it, you should measure the amount of space you have under your cabinets to make sure it will fit.

...It is quite noisy during the bean grinding process.

...Despite the earlier claim, it didn''t make the coffee quite as hot as I would have liked (although this might not be a problem for you unless you like your coffee very hot, as I do)

All in all, if you are a coffee lover and don''t mind paying an above average amount of money for a very verstaile coffee maker, then the Breville BCM 550XL is a product you should seriously consider.

I first started looking into expensive coffee makers when my wife said she wanted something more convenient. We had been using the Bodum Bistro Electric Burr Coffee Grinder, Black, the Cuisinart CPK-17 PerfecTemp 1.7-Liter Stainless Steel Cordless Electric Kettle and the Chemex Coffee Maker 8 Cup Classic to make our coffee. I can''t say enough good about that combination of products and the quality of coffee it consistently produced, but it had its negatives, too.

We were timing up the usage of 3 different devices, it was a bit of a chemistry experiment to get the coffee/water ratio just right, there''s definitely a (slightly difficult) technique when doing a pour-over method, and it required us to be standing there during the entire 15 minute-or-so process. Doesn''t sound like a huge deal, but it was admittedly just too much work, especially when rushing around at 6am. We needed something to get the job done right semi-automatically and the Breville YouBrew fit the bill.

::::: SINGLE CUP :::::

The single-cup mode works great. You choose from one of many sizes, choose from 5 flavor settings and 7 strength settings (type of taste versus how much of the taste). I wish the sizes displayed the ounces instead of arbitrary "Regular" or "Extra Large". The booklet tells you how many ounces each of these settings are, but that seems like an unnecessary step.

::::: CARAFE :::::

I thought you could, just like with the single-cup, choose how much coffee you want to brew. You cannot. The carafe mode brews using every bit of water you currently have in the reservoir and uses the appropriate amount of beans for that amount. It''s not a huge deal, but I initially thought the water reservoir was more like the bean hopper, holding excess and only using what you want. Not a big deal. You can only choose the strength setting, not the flavor profile as with the single-cup.

::::: FILLING :::::

The hopper only holds about .5 lb of coffee beans, but that''s okay; it will ensure that you don''t have old beans in the reserve. The hopper''s lid has a nice air-tight seal to lock in freshness. The water filling door opens slowly to reveal an odd, unit-width cavity to pour water into. The only problem is, the opening to the actual 60 oz. reservoir is all the way on the right, making it a little difficult for right-handed people to pour into. Any excess water that pours to the left of the opening is caught in the cavity, but it doesn''t slope down or anything, which means you need to tilt the entire unit to the right to get the water to fall in.

::::: WATER :::::

I didn''t read the fine-print in the manual; you cannot use distilled water with this unit. It uses an optical sensor to detect how much water is in there, so it technically shouldn''t be able to see truly distilled water (sensors like that can only see impurities in the water, not the water itself). It''s too bad, really. Using "drinking" water means that there are impurities in there, like minerals and sediment, which add taste, albeit slight or even unnoticeable. It may be necessary, however, as 0-TDS (perfectly pure) water is actually corrosive to some materials, which means it would potentially eat the plastics and metals in the coffee maker.

::::: GRINDER :::::

I don''t know all of the reasoning, but from what I understand, conical burr grinders produce the best grounds for extraction, and this has a ceramic one built right in. Breville has calculated the right ground size for this brewing method and grinds to that size. Some people are disappointed that you can''t adjust the ground size, but I don''t see a reason to. I figure they know the process better that me and I bought this for convenience, not modding.

Many people complain about the volume of the grinder. Make no mistake, it''s VERY loud, but that''s never an issue for me. It''s only slightly louder than my Bodum grinder and it seems like a dumb complaint anyway. it lasts for like 15 seconds. Get over it.

::::: FILTER & BASKET :::::

The included metal filter is nice, I suppose, but I don''t like it. It allows coffee grounds through to the coffee, which I hate. Luckily, you can use your own paper filters to avoid this problem. I use Melitta Basket Coffee Filters, Natural Brown (8 to 12-Cup), 200-Count Filters (Pack of 8) (recommended). I find that the paper produces a smoother, less bitter tasting coffee than the metal filter and hey, no grounds in my coffee!

The basket completely removes from the unit to dispose of the filter and clean it out. I love that it''s completely removable. I''m a bit of a germaphobe (my dad is a microbiologist), so I understand the importance of thoroughly cleaning, rinsing and drying things like that between uses. Stagnant moisture attracts mold and bacteria... yuck. The thing I DON''T love about it is that the basket is actually kind of a pain to clean. The grounds really clump up each time and while they aren''t hard to wash out, the filter basket has so many tight spots, small ridges, tiny ribs and slots that it''s hard to physically scrub and dry. And you need to do this between every use. Even if you don''t care about bacteria, if moisture and old grounds are in there, that will really mess with your next brew cycle.

::::: CARAFE & WARMING PLATE :::::

The glass carafe is just great. It pours very nicely, never spilling a drop. Many times, carafes dribble down the front as you finish pouring and this somehow completely avoids it. It also cleans easily, being mostly glass and having a wide mouth.

The warming plate kicks on immediately and runs for 2 hours after brewing (the display shows a countdown until it shuts off). You can''t shut off the screen without shutting the unit and plate off; not a big deal, just saying. The plate is actually too hot for my taste. I guess I appreciate that it keeps it drinkably hot for so long, but it nearly cooks the coffee. One time in particular, we poured all coffee but a few ounces. Several hours later, the warming plate shut off but it was too late. The coffee was completely burned up, gone, just leaving a nasty, burnt film on the bottom of the carafe. Once again, the carafe is easy to clean, but I found that annoying. I often shut the unit off and just reheat the coffee in the microwave hours later, if need be.

I chose the glass version over the thermal version because many people said you need to preheat the thermal carafe as to prevent it from sucking the heat right out of the freshly brewed coffee. This makes sense to me. Thick metal with high heat-coefficients tend to absorb temperatures, either hot or cold. The glass doesn''t do that and the warming plate helps prevent it even more. Also, many people say the thermal carafe pours poorly and I didn''t want to deal with that. Also, the glass was cheaper. Can''t argue.

::::: COFFEE TASTE :::::

I''m a pretty discerning coffee drinker and I''ve truly been spoiled with Chemex''s amazing goodness. I didn''t want to sacrifice taste for convenience with something like a Keurig, and this certainly avoids that issue. The YouBrew makes an amazing cup of coffee. Though I haven''t compared them in person, I''ve seen a number of blind taste tests online comparing the YouBrew to other top-of-the-line brewers, like the Technivorm Moccamaster Coffee Brewer With Thermo Carafe Technivorm 9587, and the YouBrew often comes out on top.

I haven''t had a bad cup of coffee yet. It does the following to make sure it''s always delicious:

Keeps beans fresh with air-tight hopper

Uses the "perfect" amount of beans every time

Grinds coffee just before brewing

Uses a quality burr grinder with optimal grind size

Maintains perfect brewing temperature water all the way through the process

Evenly distributes water over grounds with slotted channels in filter basket

Uses BPA-free plastics, stainless steel and glass all the way through the process

The YouBrew automatically grinds the "right" amount of coffee. You can certainly adjust the overall taste, though I''m not sure that affects the amount of beans being used or just changes the steeping time. You can choose your own amount of grounds by telling it you''re using your own grounds (it doesn''t grind anything and just trusts that you''ve put the right amount of coffee grounds in the filter). This allows you to put as much or as little coffee in the filter. I, personally, would never do this though. I trust that the experts that made it know more about brewing coffee than I do.

::::: CONVENIENCE :::::

I use the programming function to have it start making us coffee each morning. I simply set it to start each night and head to bed. It''s as easy as hitting "PROGRAM" and then "START"; it remembers the time you last programmed it for, so it works all throughout the weekdays for us. The single-cup function is great for my wife when I''m away and she doesn''t want to waste an entire pot of coffee. Cleaning, rinsing and drying the filter basket after ever use is honestly a pain, but it''s still less "work" than many other options. For the most part, you occasionally fill the hopper, fill the water tank and press start. Very easy and mostly hands-free.

::::: VALUE :::::

My wife had suggested a Keurig for convenience''s sake, but I didn''t want to sacrifice on quality or price-per-cup. That stuff gets expensive. Even the most-versatile and advanced Keurig 2700 Keurig® Vue® V700 Single serve coffee system, 1, Black/silver is still lacking in many areas and costs just as much as the YouBrew. Using the YouBrew only uses just the right amount of beans and a $0.01 filter, giving us a huge bang-for-the-buck. That very quickly makes up the slight difference between the YouBrew and a high-end Keurig.

::::: OVERALL :::::

The Breville YouBrew is largely hands-free, allows you to adjust the brew strength (and even flavor in single-cup mode), and does each step of the brewing process inside one relatively large machine. Oh, and it makes a mean cup of coffee that rivals the best of the best coffee makers. While it''s really expensive, it''s actually much more cost-effective in the long run than even the most economical pod-makers. It accomplishes my family''s goal of easily, automatically brewing delicious, snobbery-quality coffee. Despite a few caveats, I believe this to be one of the finest coffee makers on the market. I couldn''t be any happier with my purchase!

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I was interested in seeing if this pot would make coffee better than our cheap Wal-Mart coffee maker. In short, yes. Now I am not a coffee lover. For me it needs to be mixed in ice cream to be drinkable. But, my wife loves her cup of coffee, so I thought she would be the perfect tester. After setting it up she brewed herself a cup using a generic bean bought at Wal-Mart. Afterwords, she said that it brewed a better cup than you could get at Starbucks. I was definitely impressed.

Getting started took a little bit of time and can be intimidating. Trying to figure out the settings took a few tries. Make sure the first time you try to use it is not at 6 AM as you are trying to rush off to work.

With the choice of flavor settings and strength settings this will brew a cup of coffee to fit everyone''s desires. I have read some of the other reviews and while it is true that you can adjust flavor and strength manually in any coffee maker; that will take a lot of trial and error. With the YouBrew just select the strength you want and it will grind the right amount of beans for that strength (more beans are ground for a stronger setting). The flavor profiles control the length of time the water is allowed to steep before dispensing.

While the machine is large; it is not unnecessarily large. Looking it over it did not appear to be overly bulky. Similarly priced models from competitors are this size. If counter space is an issue check the dimensions.

The noise level of the grinder could be an issue especially when you use the timer for an early morning cup of coffee. If the grinder is what wakes you up in the morning, then you may hate this machine. It is something you get use to, but the first few times it was startling.

I can see where the price would be an issue with some people, but if you look at the amount you may be spending buying coffee and the quality is as good, if not better, you will see that you will recoup the price of this machine within a couple of months. Also, the time saving of not waiting in line in the morning for coffee is a bonus.

I have been so impressed with this machine (I am a gadget guy) that I am trying to learn to like coffee. Now if they could make a machine that could brew me a perfect mug of beer...

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This is a good-quality, high-end coffee maker, but it is ONLY for people with a sufficient amount of counter space and for VERY discriminating coffee-drinkers.

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This Breville, #BDC 550XL, with a 12-cup, glass carafe is a beautiful but a bit pricey coffee grinder/ brewer that makes an incredible cup of coffee.

My roommates have owned their reliable Cuisinart for the past 15 years. And, it still makes a very good cup of coffee. The Breville, at least on the surface, looks to be a "big brother" to the Cuisinart.

Both sport a handsome stainless steel exterior, a digital display as well as a coffee bean grinder. This Breville which, admittedly, is 15 years newer, also comes with the following controls:

* 5 flavor settings

* 7 strength settings

* 3 dispense settings

* Electronic gauge (that tells how much coffee remains)

The Breville is noticeably heavy--and this is without the water and coffee. It is also a very large machine. By my measurements, it is 16" x 12.5" x 8.5." And, roughly 14 lbs empty.

The bean grinder is noisy. We have several of those portable, multi-function grinders. Those grinders work just as well and is considerably quieter. The bean grinder''s noise was the only aspect of this machine that I really didn''t like and I feel that it could have been constructed better. (While noise is a deterrent, having one of those portable grinders --for about $10-serves to grind fresh coffee beans more quietly and simultaneously extends the life of this machine, essentially kills two birds with one stone.)

I brewed my favorite coffee, Choc Full O''Nuts, and it was considerably better tasting than the old $30 coffee maker I was using up until recently. That robust flavor that has a slight chocolate aftertaste and rich aroma, reminded me what I missed about eating in downtown New York City.

I also appreciated some practical brewing instructions that I had never read before in regards to temperature setting and temperature lost. It most certainly makes a difference.

Construction. I''d have to say, the construction is very good. As I mentioned, it is made out of a very durable stainless steel body. The pre-ground coffee holder is made out of a thick rubber housing. And, the bean grinder has a bit of a weight to it and not one of those light, cheap-feeling jobs. Although, it is manufactured for home-use (and, I suggest that you have sufficient counter space and love for coffee) but this is so well-built that it borders on industrial quality.

Price. The price for this is roughly $250--with Amazon''s fluctuationg price going south by $30-$50. I think with the reputable brands like Cuisinart, and Krups also making higher-end stainless steel coffee makers, a competitive price maybe for this quality at about $175-$200. Because this will last you, with care, a good 15 years.

So, with the exception of a very loud motor, everything else is very well made and the end result--a good cup of coffee--is achieved with this machine.

Breville, #BDC 550XL--4.5 stars.

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I drink coffee everyday, usually 2x per day. I''m not super picky, I used to use a french press but after 2 kids and too much craziness my best coffee buddy is a single cup pod brewer. It makes a nice 16oz mug of perfect coffee for me in seriously about 1 min. When I saw this offered I jumped at the chance to try it out, as I said I love coffee and while I liked the convenience and speed of my pod brewer I really missed being able to adjust the flavor of my coffee or using different fresh beans, I thought this would be perfect and would also be great when my mom was visiting as she loves VERY VERY dark rich coffee.

I was right, and I was wrong. The good news is that this is a gorgeous coffee pot, yes it''s large but it''s extremely attractive and modern and since I don''t need a separate container to store coffee beans or a grinder out on the couter with it it''s actually a space saver. The coffee it makes is spot on. I can make a nice medium full bodied cup for myself and a cup of insanely dark deep flavored for my mom with the same beans. It''s fairly easy to clean up and it''s very easy to program and use. The problem for me is that it takes FOREVER (or maybe I''m just spoiled by my almost instant pod brewer) to make coffee. Even just making enough for one large mug takes ages. I''ve actually started it and then gone off to do something, checked on it and seen it was still brewing, gone off to do something else and actually forgotten about my coffee it takes so long (but at least it kept it nice and warm for me when I did remember LOL)

I think this pot is excellent for a crowd or if you have guests with different coffee tastes but unless you like a full pot each day and don''t mind waiting around for it I''d stick with something faster and less expensive. This lives in my cabinet unless we have people over.

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• Also listed as F7R-1ES
• This filter has a life of 200 gallons or 3 months
• 99% reduction of Lead and Asbestos
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I could really tell the difference between this filter and it''s cheaper cousin, the R-2C. This filter not only filters out more impurities than its less-robust cousin but it produces water that tastes like fresh spring water. (Well, the way fresh, spring water used to taste, anyway.) :) I considered knocking a star off because of its price but you still save money over buying spring water from the store. So, I kept it at 5. You definitely pay for 5-star quality but, in this case, it is worth it.

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ya know. these idiots aske for a review of a product i have used for 16 years

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These fitters do an excellent job of removing bad smells and flavors from city water supplies. At times the water here alternately smells of chlorine or rot and this product easily makes the water far more palatable.

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Holmes HM5082-U Hum Holmes Hm5082-u Warm Mist Humidifier Save 1% Off

I actually bought this because some of the reviews say it was loud. We run loud humidifiers to combat traffic noise in our bedrooms. This sucker is QUIET. You can hear a mouse fart with this thing on.

Other than that it works like it''s supposed to. We kept it as a humidifier because it works so well for that and we just use the loud ones for noise.

I''ve owned other humidifiers and the benefit of this one is it''s easy to use and best of all, easy to clean and maintain. There are no filters that gunk up, you don''t have to do a regular ''white vinegar'' soaking to clean.

I read some of the other reviews and can only conclude those persons weren''t using it correctly. It does a pretty good job humidifying and it''s not possible for it to leak if you put it together correctly. It is a little on the loud side but all humidifiers make noise. This is not by far the noisiest or quietest, but bang-for-the-buck wise, it''s a good deal.

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I''ve had this humidifier for a year now...it works great---no leaks, no issues with the reset light (it only goes on when out of water). I put the water in at night, wait 3 min. for the unit to fill, then turn it on. Yes, the unit does make some bubbling sounds, but it isn''t too loud and doesn''t bother anyone in our family. In the a.m. the reset light is on because all the water has been used. Then, we start the whole process over again. I would definately buy this again.

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I got this unit on a special deal for $12 including shipping. It worked quite well until the reset button came on. And here''s the deal -once the reset button comes on, be prepared to waste an hour (or more) getting it to come on again.

To give you an idea of what I''m referring to, here are the exact user manual instructions (for what to do when the reset light comes on):

"RESET PROCEDURE

NOTE: When the water tank is empty and the water in the Heating Chamber is almost empty, the Automatic Shut off will activate. The RESET Light will illuminate and the unit will not operate again until you refill the water tank and reset the humidifier.

1. Turn the power knob to RESET.

2. Unplug the unit.

3. Remove and refill the water tank, being sure to follow the Daily Maintenance Instructions. Replace the tank onto the base.

4. Wait 15 minutes for the Automatic Shut-Off to reset.

5. After the 15 minutes, plug in the unit and turn the Power Knob, to HIGH. The RESET light should now be off (if not repeat steps 1-5). In about 10 minutes, the humidifier will begin to produce moisture.

If the reset light is still on at this point, and the unit does not begin to produce moisture within a few minutes, then repeat steps 1-5."

Even THIS much would be a pain IF it worked as described. However, what you''re actually doing is following the instructions above, watching the RESET button immediately come back on (unplugging and waiting another 15 minutes) and trying it all over again. I''ve been trying for TWO DAYS to get the reset button to shut off.

To my surprise, the instructions advise to run the washable parts through the dishwasher DAILY (!!!!). To give it a good cleaning, I left he knob on "RESET," unplugged it, took the whole thing apart, scrubbed the heating element, cleaned the entire inside of the unit, changed the water in the tank, made sure the knob was still on "RESET," plugged the unit back in and turned the knob to "HIGH." Guess what? THE RESET BUTTON IS STILL ON!!!!!!

At this point, I''ve spent 4 hours using it and thre DAYS trying to get it to work.

DO NOT BUY!!!

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After trying to find replacement filters for different humidifiers for years, I saw this model. For $29.99, it was worth a shot! It is much quieter than other humidifiers I have had, just a little bubbling every once in a while, no constant noisy fan noise. The only time my reset light came on was when it ran dry which it''s supposed to do. No problem, just fill it up again. I''m actually buying another one. I have had no problems with leaking at all. I think it works great!

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SCRUBBING BUBBLES LEMON SCENT BATHROOM CLEANER 3 PACK

Scrubbing Bubbles with its lemon scent cleans everything I want it to clean in my bathroom; and this is important because that''s where a lot of germs can fester. I have used Scrubbing Bubbles for ages; and this product really works hard to clean which in turn reduces the amount of "elbow grease" you need to use to clean things.

First, READ THE DIRECTIONS AND WARNINGS ON THE CAN. Remember, this is not stuff you can just casually leave around for the baby to ingest! If used as directed, I find that Scrubbing Bubbles does a magnificent job cleaning all bathroom surfaces and it gets rid of soap scum easily. If you have mold and mildew, no problem! This''ll cut it. If the mold and/or mildew problem is bad in your shower, just spray on Scrubbing Bubbles every day for a couple of weeks before you take a shower; and let it sit on the bathtub or shower walls for a couple of minutes. Then take your shower as you normally would; the water will wipe away the Scrubbing Bubbles--and a little bit more of the mold and/or mildew every time.

Scrubbing Bubbles with a lemon scent can be very useful during cold and flu season. It disinfects the surfaces as it cleans them; so it will fight tough stuff including staph and E.coli. Great!

There is one caveat: Scrubbing Bubbles Lemon Scent leaves a mild lemon scent after you use it. I personally like this; but if you are allergic to scents or perfumes I would recommend you use another product instead of Scrubbing Bubbles.

Have further questions? No problem--the manufacturer provides customers with a website and a toll free number. There''s a street mailing address as well.

Overall, Scrubbing Bubbles with its lemon scent is one of the best things to use when cleaning bathroom surfaces; and it works well on fiberglass and vinyl, too. The product makers claim that this will clean stainless steel and chrome; but with stainless steel I would suggest you use a cleaner made to clean stainless steel specifically instead of Scrubbing Bubbles.

Highly recommended.

not much to say about the bubbles. it''s just on of americas favorite cleaning products. i''ve used this stuff for years and will continue to use it.

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Summit Brands IO10N 152oz Super Iron Out

I''ve been using Iron-Out in my Water Softener over the past twenty years to remove rust and have always depended on it for good results. I might go through a 10LB jug per year but I have a tough time finding the 10Lb size locally. Online purchase is the only way for me to go and I am so far satisfied.

I have a new home with a well and quickly developed iron stains in toilets, sinks, and showers. The water is very hard. I became very discouraged after trying other top brand products until I found Iron Out.

It works beautifully. My toilet tank was totally orange. I poured rust out in it as directed. Scrubbed a little. I let it set for an hour or so and when I returned to check it was pleasantly surprised to see all the stain was gone! I really wasn''t expecting it to work as nothing else had. Thank you Rust Out! Definitely a great product. Can''t wait to try it in the laundry as my whites are turning orange even when using bleach in the wash.

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We have well water that really yellows everything and this takes care of it perfectly. Would definately re buy it

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This is the best rust remover I have ever used on fixtures. A god send, I love it! Thank you for making something that works! I''ve tried a lot of products and have never had such a great outcome. This removed rust in my sink that had been immovable for over eight years! Thank you!

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Moved to a place with the worst water I have seen. Unbelievable iron levels that literally turns yellow within a minute of coming out of the tap. This is good on toilets when they get stained with rust but was less effective on clothes that suffered the same fate. Didnt make them white again but a light yellow. This stuff is pretty nasty if you inhale any dust and there should be better warning labels to indicate this. I can imagine that someone will get seriously hurt with this product.

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Whynter 5 in 1 Evaporative Air Cooler Save 10% Off

I bought this based on the other 2 user reviews, and now I''m convinced these were created by the manufacturer.

There''s nothing positive I can say about this product, but as for the negatives...

It has barely any effect on the room temperature when set to air-cooling mode.

It''s extremely loud and obnoxious. Seriously, it sounds just like an idling lawn mower.

Emits a nasty, exhaust-like smell.

Save yourself the time and money, you really don''t want this product at any price.

EDIT (6/10/11): My suspicions about the other 2 reviewers (Ken Manning, Dave Martin) at the time of my purchase can be confirmed by their reviewing and tagging history. Look for yourselfBoth have only reviewed this product (with a raving positive review of course), and have tagged every Whynter product with an assortment of positive/descriptive adjectives. Ken Manning even went so far as to tag several competing products as "defective" and "not cold". Well, I know what brand NOT to trust now.

After reading the other reviews, my story is hardly unique here. The product worked (marginally, I might add) for about 3 weeks before beginning one night to emit a deafening, grinding noise. I disassembled the whole thing to see if I could figure out the problem. Didn''t help. I emailed Whynter customer service and after several back and forth exchanges with basically useless ideas to fix it, I got a return authorization to send it back. I heard absolutely NOTHING from them for over six weeks until I basically hounded them about the whereabouts of my unit. After TWO MONTHS of waiting, it finally arrived again. I plugged it in and was greeted by...THE SAME HORRIBLE NOISE! After over two months, they fixed absolutely nothing. It sucks. They suck. Do yourself a favor and DON''T BUY THIS GARBAGE!

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I bought this,and it really does suck, it broke after 4 months and did not work that well in the first place, and it was really loud. DO NOT WASTE YOUR MONEY

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Whynter Air Cooler/Heater/Humidifier

Timeframe: 2 months

My usage conditions: 51F to 78F, Humidity 60% to 80%

Functions used: Heater, evaporative air cooler, humidifier.

Design:

I selected this primarily for the design and color scheme. I did not want another white/beige appliance or some psychedelic blue or pink candy painted device. Conventionally shaped and subtle in overall appearance. Top marks.

Functionality: The Whynter air cooler is a misnomer, while it does a solid job cooling a 150square foot space, it does a whole lot more than cool. The heat was nice to have when the temperature dipped and the humidity control is very useful when dealing with dry air resulting from heater use. Intuitive and easy to control. The water tank at the base take a bit of jiggering to slide in and out but otherwise I do not have any issues with it. The filters built into the unit do provide some degree of purification. My room air purifier lasted about 30% longer before the indicator light came on. It is light weight and portable, but be careful when you move it with the water tank filled.

Quality:

Well built with softtouch controls. The remote control was responsive and fit nicely into the attached holster on the unit. Material is were primarily plastic. Easy to clean and maintain. Pre-filter is easily removed and cleaned. No fuss device.

Price:

Quite reasonable for all that it does. I would take this over 3 or 4 separate devices any day.

Overall:

One of my better purchases this year. top scores across the board.

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I just wasted $160 on this piece of junk. It''s loud, poorly made, emits noxious fumes, and is undoubtedly the worst purchase I have ever made. I, too, was suckered in by the positive reviews which are obviously misleading. PLEASE do not make the same mistake as I did by buying this piece of crap.

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There are so many things wrong with this unit that I''m surprised I''ve managed to remember them all. Some other reviewers have touched base on them already, but here are the details:

* You put water and/or ice in the top of the unit; you cannot put water where the ice is and vice-versa. The area where you pour water into is about 3x2 inches in size (yes, really!), while the area for ice is about 7x3 inches. You literally need a funnel or a small plastic tube to fill the unit up with water (see below). But it gets worse...

* Easily the biggest flaw: the water/melted ice goes down a tube and literally into the casing of the unit! There is no water tank, or centralized hold for liquids. The entire bottom of the unit is the "tank", if you can even call it that.

* The two cooling packs provided contain some sort of cheap coolant liquid inside of them -they do cool quite well, but here''s the problem: they''re physically too large. The cooling packs are dropped into the bottom of the casing (where the water is), right into the water. They don''t mount inside anywhere.

* The "door" for the cooling packs is too small for my hand (and I have small hands), which makes removing the cooling packs impossible. It took me a good 5 minutes using a pair of plastic pliers to grab a pack and remove it. The door is held shut with magnets, which is admittedly nice. But the door empties right into the water "tank", which means you might as well fill it up from the side and not the top! What were they thinking when they engineered this thing?!

* Water pump is a pump intended for aquariums. If you open up the back of the unit (which you have to do for water filter cleaning; see below), you can peek inside and see quite clearly printed on the pump "AQUARIUM PUMP". Most aquarium pumps I know are loud, not soft/quiet nor do they hum; and because the pump is screw-mounted to the bottom of the unit (which is plastic), I''m left thinking the entire unit must vibrate heavily when powered on. This makes you question the production quality of this item.

* Water refill line is recessed deep inside the unit due to how the plastic casing is molded; it''s impossible to read, and it''s incredibly important (see above) to not go above a certain fill line. If you go above the line, water will start to come out of the front of the unit, and the rear of the unit (bottom of where the air filter starts).

* The air/lint filter on the back is easily removable. However, to clean the water filter, you must remove 6 screws and proceed to wiggle/wobble plastic pieces until you pull the back of the unit out. Why screws? Why not some retention plastic, or a clip? Better yet, why not magnets like the ones used on the coolant door? You cannot remove it entirely, because attached to it (permanently) is a bright orange hose connected somewhere within the unit; it has no slack. You need 3-4 hands to do this job.

* The water filter itself is what looks to be nylon webbing, identical to what some people use in a clothes hamper. It''s just some cheap mesh with some Velcro on it so you can remove it semi-easily.

* Manual states you must clean the water filter every 2 weeks. Yup, you get to disassemble the unit that often. Fun for the whole family?

* Much to my amusement, the drainage spout (if you need to drain the unit) is directly behind where the AC power cord is. Am I the only one who thinks this is a bad idea?

Should you avoid this product? Absolutely. I''m left wishing I could give this thing negative stars; seriously, SPT should be ashamed for engineering something like this. I realize it''s somewhat inexpensive, but what you get for under a hundred US dollars isn''t even worth it.

It has everything you want of a fan timer, 3 speed, variable direction, remote control, but don''t think this will in any way reduce the temperature in the room at best you get a fan with built-in humidifier.

It comes with ice packs, but using these doesn''t make any difference either, and good luck getting them back out after using them the hole you have to drop them in is the same size as the ice pack, so once you get your hand in there and get a grip on them, you can''t get your hand back out.

Update: Died after less that two years.

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Even living somewhere where it is very low humidity (usually less than 10%) it does not cool enough to make it worth the noise. The noise actually kept me up at night. Get a normal fan instead it will work better in the long run.

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This lilttle fan/cooler is good. First it kinda takes you back because it resembles and old home furnace but in a modern twist. This cooler works just fine for us in our living room. Which is on the small size. Now this thing isnt gonna make you cold or do the work of a real cooler but its better than a fan and it has many settings to help you adjust it just rite. The ionizer is a great feature. Im not sure how well or how much it ionizes but there are times you can tell its working. Overall I do recommend this product to anyone who needs a little help cooling down and doesnt want to spend Air Conditioner prices. Remember this little guy is great but if youre looking for a major cooling effect this isnt the item for you.

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I completely agree with the prior reviewers regarding the blatant design flaws of this ''cooler''. It''s basically a badly designed under performing room fan. If you are looking for a real swamp cooler do yourself a favor and buy another product.

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Stonetech Bulletproof Sealer Pt

I used it for a new granite countertop. It goes on easily and dries fast. It''s been about four weeks since I started using the counter for kitchen work and it still looks new--no stains or dark blotches.

A word of caution: This is thin material and goes a long way so don''t order extra "just-in-case" material.

Applied this myself to our new kitchen countertop. I did apply it in two passes but I''m not sure that the second pass was needed. At any rate, it works very well to prevent water, etc from getting into the granite. Water can stay on top for hours without any getting through.

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Our granite is very light and just setting a glass of water on it would leave a dark ring that would disappear after several minutes. The fabricator said this was because it was very porous and that we should not put anything on the counter that may stain it such as wine or coffee. The fabricator sealed it twice but to no avail. We used Stonetech and sealed the granite twice. No more rings! We now put all kinds of food and drink on the counter with no worries of staining. The sealing process was very easy with minimal odor.

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Used this on a Solarius granite bathroom vanity which was allegedly sealed before installation, but was soaking up water like a sponge. Did two coats, following instructions, and water now beads on the surface (except in one spot that I somehow missed next to a faucet). Quick and easy application, easy clean-up, low odor. Good stuff!

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The product is very easy to apply. A little bit really goes a long long way. It did make the counters feel a little like plastic. Left no visible residue. Would definitely use again.

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We''d switched to a Breville BKC700XL Gourmet Single-Serve Coffeemaker with Iced-Beverage Function (which I was fortunate to review for Amazon Vine) because it seems like every drip coffee maker we buy quits on us within a few months. But we just can''t afford the K-cups, and using our own coffee with the My K-cup setup has been really messy and time-consuming. (Don''t get me wrong: I love coffee made with the Breville, but sometimes you just want decent coffee fast and lots of it. There''s a little more bitterness with a drip maker than with K-cups, but that just makes the coffee seem stronger.)

Out of the box, it''s clear that the Frigidaire Professional 12-Cup Drip Coffee Maker is of a higher class than your typical plastic drip coffee makers. Its appearance is solid, sleek, and industrial-looking. This is the kind of coffee maker I''d expect to see in a small office setting. It''s tall, so be sure to measure your cabinets if you think you''re going to want to slide it under them. (It doesn''t fit under mine, but my cabinets are set too low even for a shorter coffee maker.) The entire top lifts up to pour in the water and access the filter, so keep that in mind.

One thing I love about this coffee maker is that you can set it to brew at high temperature, which will extract the coffee better than your usual drip makers. [UPDATE: The coffee maker brews with "superheated water"; as pointed out in the comments, this temperature is not adjustable. I misunderstood the manual and just left it at what I thought was the default highest temp for my testing.] You can also set it to brew regular strength or strong, and we''ve been using strong. It''s definitely stronger than coffee from our Breville. We''ve been using the included reuseable gold filter so far, which does allow some fine dregs through, so next time we''re at the grocery store we''ll be getting some cone filters to use with it. I''m thinking the coffee is going to taste fabulous when filtered through a paper filter. (Users are cautioned not to use the gold filter and a paper cone filter simultaneously to avoid major overflow accidents, so if you''re one of those who ignores the requisite "read before using" instructions, tuck this caveat into the back of your mind.)

After brewing, you have a (programmable) maximum of 120 minutes of warming before the bottom burner shuts off automatically. The lighted LED window shows you how much warming time is remaining and also the strength of your coffee and its brewed temperature. You can set the pot for autobrew, but we typically don''t bother with that. It takes about 12 minutes to brew a full pot, which is less time than it used to take for two of us to individually load up and brew one cup each with the Breville/My K-cup setup. We''re in a routine now of me pouring water into our Berkey (Big Berkey w/ 2 Black Berkey) before we go to bed at night and DH getting up before me to start the pot.

Which leads to the filter. The Frigidaire has a charcoal filter to filter your tap water for best taste. We''re using it now as I test the product, but once it''s past its use date, we''ll probably not replace it. The coffee maker is smart enough to tell you when it''s time to change the filter. It will work without it, but those who don''t filter their tap water separately may wish to use filters, and the change filter notification feature is really quite nice.

Great looking coffee maker, and the brews taste good, too. For those of you wondering about replacement water filters, which appear to be unobtainable, the Cuisinart charcoal filters Cuisinart DCC-RWF *Triple Pack* Charcoal Water Filters; 1 Year Supply (6 total) are the same shape and size as the one that comes with the Frigidaire coffee maker. I just bought the coffee maker so I haven''t used the replacement filters yet, but I ordered the Cuisinarts and compared them in-person, and they appear to be identical.

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This makes great cups of coffee! I love my coffee, and it is my little morning indulgence. This coffee pot delivers better than any of the various coffee pots that I have used over the years. From the moment you pull it out of the box, you know you have just received a very well made product.

It has all sorts of convenience factors, as well. It beeps when the pot is done brewing, so there is no guesswork in knowing if the brewing process is over. One thing I experimented on, because I was running low on my favorite coffee was to try adjusting the strength to be able to use less ground coffee with it. I set it on strong, and used enough ground coffee for 8 cups, and the water for a full pot (12 cups). I didn''t notice any weakness in the brew, and because of this feature I can now use 1/3 less ground coffee than before!

The gold filter is a nice touch, and the removable filter basket makes for easy cleaning. One thing you will notice when cleaning this unit, is that it is actually made of metal, and not just plastic made to look like metal. This may look similar to other coffee makers out there (I used to have a Gevalia that was very similar at first glance), but this one is much more sturdily made, has more features and just simply makes better coffee in the end.

I plan to use the carbon filters, as it does make a noticeable difference in the flavor of the coffee, when used. If they are not economical, I guess I will have to get one of those brita pitcher filter things. I have looked around and can''t seem to find these filters on the market though, so that is currently somewhat of a concern. After searching on the web for the filters, that seems to be the only thing people are worried about with these, and I didn''t see anyone that does not like these units for any reason.

If you love coffee (and you wouldn''t be here reading this, if you didn''t), you can''t go wrong with this product. :)

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This is one of the nicer coffee makers I''ve used. I had given up drinking drip coffee and was using the French Press, however, this coffee maker extracts good flavor from coffee.

The things I liked:

Auto feature Nothing like getting your coffee made by itself in the morning

Coffee Strength Strong or Regular can be selected which helps extract more flavor from coffee on Strong setting

Water filter The cartridge filter improves taste of coffee

Gold Mesh filter It''s easy to clean and helps extract good flavor from coffee without any sediment

Option to set plate temperature for warming and set time to stay warm You can keep your coffee warm upto 120 min and the plate temperature can be set to medium, high or low so that your coffee does not get that burnt taste

Beeps after coffee is done brewing so there is no guess work involved

Water level indicator and provided coffee scoop

Easy to use, and fits under counter

Solid build, stainless finish

The negative:

The carafe leaks as the joint between glass and plastic rim had a little crack. I called customer service but since this is a new product they did not have any replacement parts. The leaky carafe is an annoyance as I have to clean up messes every time.

What would be nice to have:

An integrated grinder available in some coffee machines like Cuisinart, although that can get messy too.

A pause function so I can pour coffee mid-brew. If there is one I haven''t found it.

Overall, a nice coffee maker but on the pricey side. The leaking carafe was a big disappointment. They''ve asked me to call back in a month to check for part availability. Hope I can get a replacement carafe soon!

Update July 2012It took a while but I got a new carafe shipped to me for free by customer service. I did not have to send the old one back. I have been using this coffee maker 2-3 times a day every day for past 7 months. It has held up well to all the coffee making and has handled various brands of coffee pretty well. I use a burr grinder to grind my coffee and if the grind is too fine it can create sediment if you use the included mesh filter. I just choose to leave the sediment in the cup. Also regular strength coffee setting works best to extract flavor from finely ground coffee. Strong coffee setting can produce a bitter taste from most coffees, especially the dark and robust roasts. In my opinion, it makes better coffee that some cheaper auto drip machines. I used to go to Starbucks more often before this machine almost everyday on the way to work but now I set the machine at night and prefer to have coffee at home made the way I like it, that has saved me quite a few $$. I am also using my coffee presses and other machines less and less as this machine is very convenient to use and makes pretty decent coffee.

I would now upgrade my rating to 4 stars, considering it has performed well with daily use.

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I bought this last December. Worked very well. Tasty coffee with good control of strength and temperature (and the coffee got as hot as with any coffee maker I have used.) After using it daily, it died last week. (Front panel lights up and the clock still works. But no brewing or heating.)

I really experienced none of the problems cited by others. And I did not see any other reviews here reporting the premature death that mine suffered. So I won''t rate it one star since mine was probably a very rare bad one. But, of course, it is disappointing to have it last only 4 months.

August 11, 2012 REVISION: I decided in May to buy this model again, figuring that my bad one was a fluke. This time it lasted 3 months, suffering the same failure as the last one. I now believe this is a design defect and will stay away from it.... and I lowered my rating to a single star.

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