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Monday, July 2, 2012

Bissell Little Green Multi-Purpose Compact Earth-Friendly Deep Cleaner, 1400-7 Review

Bissell Little Green Multi-Purpose Compact Earth-Friendly Deep Cleaner, 1400-7
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My husband, albiet not from here, picked up this little gem after calling him and relaying that our son dumped the entire contents of a chocolate syrup bottle on his bedroom carpet. Home he came with this bissell. Only one they had at the store.
Assembly in two seconds, I kid you not. Didn't even need to look at the instructions. put in the cleaning solution, filled reservoir with water, set it down, plugged it in. Now, mind you, it took me about ten minutes, with a few minutes between each go, this syrup was well and good in the carpet, but I am deeply impressed. Throughly impressed. It's very light, even filled, it's compact, fits real nicely into our cleaning closet, and super easy to use. For the price we paid, it's paid for itself halfway with just the one room, compared to getting our carpets steam cleaned every few months. I would happily buy again.

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Equipped with a 2-3/4 amp motor and safe to use on virtually all carpets, this compact-size Little Green multipurpose deep cleaner can handle both small and large clean-ups, even stubborn spots and stains, as effectively as a full-size machine. It combines a cleaning spray with powerful suction to lift spills before they set in--much better than store-bought chemical cleaners, which get sprayed on or rubbed in, pushing stains deeper into carpet or upholstery fibers. The deep-cleaning machine provides a 4-inch cleaning path, a flexible vacuum hose, and a 15-foot power cord for accessing hard-to-reach areas. In addition, it uses earth-friendly liquid cleaning formulas that do not contain any heavy metals, optical brighteners, phosphates, or dyes. Try the Bissell Pet Odor and Soil Removal solution for getting rid of tough odors, tracked-in dirt, dander, and other soils from pets. Designed to keep maintenance to a minimum, the deep cleaner can be stored ready-to-use and requires nothing more than simply rinsing out the dirty-water tank after each use. A tough-stain brush attachment comes included.
Suitably named Little Green, the earth-friendly deep cleaner has been engineered with sustainable features to reduce waste and help protect the environment. The unit's redesign offers a 95-percent reduction in PVC. It includes a PVC-free hose, PVC-free solution and collection tanks (made of recyclable polypropylene), as well as parts constructed from 100-percent post-consumer recycled plastic. Even its carton and inner packaging are made from a minimum of 75-percent recycled material--all Styrofoam and PVC inserts have been eliminated. Bissell has made a strong commitment to a healthy environment, and its innovative closed-loop manufacturing process allows new vacuums and deep-cleaning machines to be manufactured using post-consumer recycled content. The Little Green deep-cleaning machine measures 9-1/10 by 18-4/5 by 13-1/4 inches and carries a one-year limited warranty. From the Manufacturer Get Greener with the Little Green Bissell's Little Green multi-purpose compact deep cleaner is engineered with sustainable design features to reduce waste and help protect the environment. Built like no other compact deep cleaner, it uses powerful suction to lift up spills before they set in. Made with PVC-free tanks and parts made from 100 percent post-consumer recycled plastic, the Little Green provides the perfect deep-cleaning solution for green-conscious consumers. And the strong spray and suction of the Tough Stain Brush removes tough stains and spills, cleans, and helps dry in one step. Sustainable Design Features The Little Green provides thorough deep-cleaning convenience for large or small cleaning tasks and includes the following features: A compact, multipurpose cleaner that has been redesigned with a 95 percent reduction in PVC. Manufactured with tanks made of polypropylene, a material that is more recycling-friendly. The brush block is made from 100 percent post-consumer recycled plastic and the solution tank also contains parts made from 100 percent post-consumer recycled plastic. All Styrofoam has been eliminated from the Little Green's packaging, and the carton and inner packaging are made from a minimum of 75 percent recycled corrugated materials. The Little Green uses earth-friendly liquid cleaning formulas that do not contain any heavy metals, optical brighteners, phosphates, or dyes. The Little Green FAQ This thorough, effective, and convenient deep cleaner for tasks large and small has: Strong spray and suction that clean and help dry in one step A long power cord and compact design that make cleaning hard-to-reach areas easy PVC free tanks and hose and a carton that contains a minimum of 75% recycled material
Greener Processes Closed Loop Manufacturing Bissell has implemented an innovative closed loop manufacturing process that allows new vacuums and deep cleaning machines to be manufactured using post consumer recycled content. Below is a graphic of this process. Chemical Blow Molding Bissell has been practicing recycling in its blowmolded bottle operations for over 40 years. We make our bottles from three plastic types: new resin, reused resin from the waste trimmed off the bottles, and post consumer recycled resin, which makes up 30 percent of the materials. In 2007, using 30 percent post consumer recycled content in our formula bottles enabled us to save 1 million pounds of high-density polyethylene. This is up dramatically from 176,000 pounds in 2005 and equates to a 470 percent increase in recycled content used. That's a lot of old milk jugs!

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Sunday, July 17, 2011

SteamFast SF-275 SteamMax Steam Cleaner Review

SteamFast SF-275 SteamMax Steam Cleaner
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I have owned and used steamers for several years. I purchased this to replace my older Delonghi Steam Clean Plus and here and overall found the unit produced consistent steam but lacking in pressure somewhat compared to my older model. I actually purchased the steam cleaner from a warehouse club and it had a very nice selection of accessories including an extension rod hanger that allows you to steam garments on a hanger extending from the top of the extension rod. Basically the steamer is the same as this model 275 in terms of boiler, wattage, basic design.
The unit did warm up fairly quickly and I was impressed with the quality of the accessories, using thick plastic, good quality rubber seals etc. This model I think would work well as doing primary duty as a clothes steamer but its lack of pressure make it not the best choice for blasting nooks and crannies, where a really good steamer excels as a cleaning maching no other device can touch.
Let me explain. I compared this steamer with the Saeco Piccolo steamer and with a high quality thermometer recorded the Saeco at about 190 degrees and the steamFast at about 170-180 degrees. Secondly I put a paper cup on the floor and with both machines heated up with a full tank of water, I pointed the nozzle at the opening of the cup to see which model would blow the cup the farthest. The SteamFast product blew the cup about five feet. The Piccolo blew the cup 15 feet and probably would have kept going if it was not for the wall stopping it. Not even remotely close.
Next I took both steamers out on my deck and pointed the nozzles at a hose that "overwintered" on my deck....complete with black moldy stains hiding the normally greeen hose. The SteamFast product blew steam at the hose but it did not really eliminate the moldy stains.
Next tried the Piccolo...WOW....this sucker blasted those stains down to fresh green hose.
Test over. Note: I also tried the same test with a Euro-Pro Shark Steam Blaster Ultra with similar results to the Chinese made SteamFast product.
I will add some more details in my review of the Saeco Piccolo. Needless to say, I returned the SteamMax.
Let me say, I think the overall positive results for this product are not surprising to me considering most users have not probably used an Italian made steam cleaner which seem to have hotter steam vapor, far more pressure, a longer track record of using similar technology in espresso machine manufacturing, etc. The downside of the Italian products is that it might be a bit harder to find parts and service for since they are not produced for the mass market like the steamFast and shark products. It's too bad as I really wanted the SteamFast or Shark to perform better.
Honestly if you don't make the comparison between the Piccolo or similar italian made steamer and the SteamFast, you may think you are getting a great product as it will produce consistent steam...but you won't be aware of HOW MUCH MORE YOU COULD DO with the serious pressure levels of the Italian steam cleaners. I hope some other people do some comparisons.
It was kind of fun to be my own consumer reports for the last few weeks, but I am a huge fan of these cleaners and their many uses. Most Americans have not caught on to what the Europeans have known for years.


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Equipped with a powerful 1500-watt heating system, this environmentally friendly steam cleaner heats up in minutes and offers a chemical-free way to clean throughout the house. Using pure and natural penetrating steam, the unit removes stubborn stains, dirt, and grime from sinks and tubs; sanitizes floors; reduces smoke and other odors from drapes and upholsteries; reduces allergens such as dust mites and pet dander; and saves money on cleaning supplies--no more harsh cleaners or protective rubber gloves needed. The unit works with regular tap water, and its large 50-ounce water tank provides an hour of continuous steam. Other highlights include a lighted on/off switch, a steam-ready light, a steam-control switch, large back wheels and front casters for smooth mobility from room to room, and a 12-foot power cord. Accessories include a medium-size triangle brush for special areas such as corners; a short nylon utility brush for general cleaning; a long nylon utility brush for hard-to-reach places; a short brass brush for BBQ cleaning; a scrub pad for scrubbing while steaming; and a cloth cover to clean and sanitize hard floors. Also included, a free bonus package with four utility brushes, a scrub pad, and a brass BBQ grill brush. The steam cleaner measures 17-1/2 by 11-3/7 by 9-1/4 inches and carries a one-year limited warranty.

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