Genuine Dyson DC18 Pre Filter

Does what it's supposed to do
It does exactly what it says it will do! Replacing the filter allowed me to reclaim my very expensive vacuum that I was just about ready to throw away. The only reason I'm not giving it five stars is the price. For a couple of bucks less, I'd rate it 5 stars.

Dyson DC18 Filter...
This filter was a direct replacement to the original filter, and it included the removable plastic housing. Works as expected.

Perfect!
Original Dyson filter at a great price! Was afraid to buy the knock-off filter offered and glad I stayed with the original.

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Jura Ena Micro 1

Best coffee machine for caffeine addicts


Ultra simple to use, fast espresso machine without a steam wand


Great Machine....Update 3-12-13 (cleaning advice)
Update 3-12-13:
My first "system" clean.....It is a little intimidating when you don't know what you are doing and I honestly held off until I knew I had enough free time to fix any mistakes I made. Well, I have to report that it could not have been easier. I followed the directions and the machine did the rest. There are some things to keep in mind to make it go smoothly. First, make sure the water container is full. Second, make sure you have a big enough container to hold a mug of water. Also, the grounds container fills up to the rim with water, so when it is finished, CAREFULLY pull out the tray to avoid spillage. Keep in mind that it goes on and off many times while it is cleaning itself. The process takes about 15 minutes or so. Be patient.....and, because I am a little OCDish, I made a full cup and tossed it. That gives me 185 more drinks before I have to do it again. I have one more cleaning tablet left, so it looks like I'll have to get some more. If they are not too...

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Technivorm Moccamaster KBTS - 1 Liter Thermal Brewer

Pricey, but it does perform
I've had one of these for a couple of years now. It consistently brews great coffee, from 1 to about 5 cups.
It brews a full pot very quickly, in maybe 5 minutes, at a great temperature.
The metal thermal carafe keeps the coffee warm for 2 hours or more.
It has a very large footprint and very thick cord, which could be an issue if you've limited counterspace.
The price is steep (thank you for the gift, dear wife) and Amazon's price is pretty much what it costs anywhere.
But if you spend the money to buy really good coffee, and maybe grind the beans yourself, this will get you the true, best taste from your efforts.
If you want a less-expensive coffeemaker that seems to come close to this, check out the BONAVITA BV-1800 AUTOMATIC COFFEE BREWER.

*THE* Coffeemaker ...you can stop looking now
The Technivorm Moccamaster is a marvel. And, believe me, I did enough research beforehand to assure myself that such a description was probably true, just on account of the price. Woo! I have never paid so much for a coffeemaker! I have, however, owned 8 of them in 30 years. That's just not right. What I knew going in was that none of the 8 coffeemakers I have owned measured up to this one --some because the technology/market demand wasn't "there" yet and others because they just aren't as good, even though they had major brand recognition and lots of rave reviews and some even worked pretty well.

The most important thing I have learned during all my years of coffeeholism is something I learned doing this research: The water that brews your coffee has to be between 195-205 degrees; otherwise, there's virtually no possibility that the flavor can be extracted from the ground beans. I guess grinding the coffee beans right before you brew counts for a lot, too, but I...

My Masterful Moccamaster
The Technivorm Moccamaster KTBS is a simple brewer: it has no grinder, no clock, no auto-brew function and no prompt to decalcify or clean the machine. It is simple. It is uncomplicated.

It has an on/off switch, a toggle on the basket that controls flow rate (no flow, medium flow and full flow), and a button that does not allow the machine to brew until the carafe is in place depressing the button. The number of features is underwhelming.

The Technivorm Moccamaster KTBS is not a particularly good-looking machine--at least not initially. The Bunn Phase Brewer is a dazzling-looking machine with nearly all of the features mentioned above. The KTBS is a short, squat machine that doesn't have the counter appeal of the Phase or many other brewers. The KTBS is simply the better brewer.

I consider myself a beginner/intermediate coffee drinker. The extent of my brewing knowledge can be summarized in the following paragraph:

Run through the brew cycle...

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Iron-A-Way Handi-Press Surface/Wall Mount Ironing Board Center

Overall, very handy and attractive.
This ironing board has been great so far. We needed something that would take up as little room as possible and also be very unobtrusive. It has been great on both counts. The craftsmanship of the door is great but they used staples instead of nails for the outside trim, which looks a bit shoddy. You can't really see it unless you examine it closely but it still bothers me. (The color of the side trim is also a bit green compared to the front; I'm hoping that will be fixed by a layer of stain.)

We were a bit leery about the whole thing being held by just one screw (in a metal stud) but it appears to be very stable. The unit is very heavy and holding it up against the wall made installation was tricky.

Handi-Press Surface Mount Ironing Board
This Handi-Press Surface Mount Ironing Board is well made and easy to install....You just need to measure carefully and install it into a stud with the 2 large screws. The box is nicely finished and only needs to be stained or painted. I found the "recessed" type of board in Home furnishing stores but you need to cut through a wall for that type of board. I'm glad I found a "surface mounted" board like this one. This surface mounted ironing board is great for apartments...no need to hire an installer.

Great Product!
This is one of those "why didn't I think of that?" products!
It is sturdy, well built, and easily attaches to the wall.
The directions are printed on the box, and are very accurate.
They allow you to choose a comfortable height for the ironing chores.
Obviously this is a space saver too -- but it's so much more.
Five stars and a salute to a great idea!

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JERRY Personal Ultrasonic Humidifier

JERRY Personal Ultrasonic Humidifier
This little guy is SMALL. I like that it can easily be packed into a suitcase and not take up hardly any room. All you need is a regular water bottle up to 22 oz and it should work just fine. It comes with an adapter for overseas or where the electric current is not the standard 110. It's designed with travel in mind.

Totally easy to work. I filled a water bottle about 1/2 way up with tap water (though distilled would be best to avoid scale), pushed the water bottle adapter on the end of the bottle and then placed the whole thing in the hole on top of the unit. Water poured into it's reservoir for a few seconds and then stopped when it got full. It doesn't leak at all and it worked like a charm. I was surprised that a soft steam was emitted with a second after turning it on. However, I could not notice any difference when I turned the knob on the end from minimum to maximum steam output. The stream trails all looked the same. This is a small humidifier and it's...

Must be close to you.
This is really small and lightweight humidifier.

Comes with black pouch which makes it easier to travel with. It's well made but there are some cons:
- very easy to tip over, even with extending legs, that are on both sides on the bottom; first time I used it and water was all over!
- the bottle is not securely attached so be cautious when moving around,
- the tank can not be 100% full or humidifier won't produce any mist; you have to remove some of it,
- the mist does not go all the way up (like most humidifiers) and I use small towel on my nightstand to prevent any damage from humidity,
- to feel any relief from the mist it must run for a while and be close to the face.
- I'm not sure if I would pay $50, maybe $30 max with tax.

I started to use it for the whole night and I sleep on my side where I can feel the mist. I am currently 8 months pregnant and with the heat in the house my nose is dry. This humidifier helps to sleep and...

Have used for travel for three weeks now
At first I was disappointed with this unit, as it was moody on whether mist came out, and when it did the mist went right down the front side instead of blowing out. I accidentally discovered a trick. If you prop up the front end just a little (I use two poker chips), the mist pours out, and it blows away from the unit towards me where I need the humidity for clogged sinuses in dry hotel rooms. I also used to sleep with the hotel fan on because I like white noise but that greatly affects the mist stream. Now I use a white noise app on my cell phone combined with this unit and I sleep great with no congestion in the morning.

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Shark Vac Then Steam Mop, Mv2010

Not as thorough as expected
The water storage for the steam doesn't hold enough to complete a large 13X18 room.
The vacuum is strong enough, however, it would be nice to have suction on the edges in order to clean corners, etc.
It is convenient for the average person but if you have knee or low back weakness it can be a challenge.
I think the more that I use it the easier it will be and once my floors are regularly groomed my satisfaction will improve.
It was delivered 3 days ago and has been used three days.

Love it!
I love this shark vac/steam! It is easy to use, and cleans my floors wonderfully! I had the steam mop, but have pets who shed,and thought I'd try the vac/steam, and that solved my problem. I would highly recommend this product!



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Black & Decker Replacement Filters for FHV1200 Vacuum 4-Pack

Works Great
I actually bought the Vacuum at a local retailer and love it, but they do not carry the filters. So far one filter will last several months and can be taken out and cleaned by banging on the side of the trash can. I have cats and use this to vacuum up fur and kitty litter. A must have for cat owners!

Extra
I bought these for when I need to change the filter in my sweeper.....as yet have not, so hope they work as well as the first one did!!

same as original
It was great to find replacement filters for my Black and Decker cordless vacuum that I love! I had not been able to find them at the local stores.

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