Vicks 1.0 Gallon Cool Mist Humidifier

I originally purchased this unit for my child's room 2 years ago -worked fine. There was no soaked carpet, no leaks, no fires, and no problems finding filters. I even liked the level of sound it would get loud gradually. My child (now 2 yrs old) loved the sound so much we had to find a sound machine to duplicate it.

We purchased another unit for our second child's room. Strangely, this unit worked differently than the first. The second one leaked (very litte nothing a hand towel under the unit couldn't fix) and was MUCH louder than the first. I also found that I needed to refill this unit more often than I did the first.

I didn't see too much of a problem with the difference, just thought it was worth mentioning...

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Alen T100 - HEPA Style Desktop Air Purifier

This little purifier looks good, has three fan speeds, and a "ion" mode that can be turned off. The HEPA filter gets changed every 6 months and costs $20. To get the "lifetime warranty" you need to sign up for a filter delivery program. This may not be too bad if you use the unit all the time, but it is not too clear how to stop the program once initiated. My first unit was noisy, so I requested a replacement. The replacement arrived promptly, and works well. On low fan setting, it is very quiet. Higher settings circulate a LOT of air, and should be good if you have a serious problem.

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Ridgid 72947 VF4000RT Standard Filter

I also tried to use this filter in a wet and dry situation. When I tried to vacuum drywall and plaster dust, the particles went right thru the filter and were blown all over the room making even more of a mess. When I used the vacuum to remove water from the basement floor, it worked fine, however, the filter quickly deteriorated and was no longer usable. As a replacement, I purchased an aftermarket filter from www.cleanstream.com which was more expensive, however, it is HEPA rated, and it has a coating to prevent clogging and breakdown. It's also washable so you can get many more uses.

The National Sleep Foundation Bedroom Machine HealthMate 402 Air Cleaner from Austin Air

OK on high really noisy, but if you put it on high in your bedroom before you go to bed, you can turn it down to low which is fine for sleeping. Makes the air smell fresh and clean and really helps with allergies. I've only had it a short time so I cannot review the longevity of the machine, however. Just what it does to freshen the air is worth it. (I may just stop cleaning!)There are quieter machines out there (I haven't tried them), but they are twice the price. I've tried a cheaper one (The Tiger Air Cleaner and Ionizer) and my allergies got worse. I swear that Tiger thing added allergens to the air. I have to take something off for the noise but I wish there was a 4-1/2 star option. When I am writing this review this machine is selling on Amazon for $669. I think I paid less than that.

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Dyson Airblade AB 02, 110-120V, Die Cast Aluminum

Like most people, I wince when I see an electric hand dryer in a public restroom -I know that I will try to use it and end up with either damp hands or I'll walk away wiping my hands on my trousers. Well, I have used the Dyson Airblade dryer in four or five different restrooms scattered around the world and it really works!

You just put your hands in the slot; the air turns on (no heat needed) and strips the water off of your hands as you slowly raise them out of the unit. This is a revolution in electric hand dryers.

I wish every manager of a public bathroom would buy one or two of these. I would even be willing to give up having paper towels as a backup.

RSVP International Endurance Endurance Jumbo Compost Pail lARGE 1.5-gallon Size

I was looking for a pail that was attractive enough to sit on the counter but large enough to reduce the trips to the compost bin (I have the compostumbler...highly recommended). I had a ceramic pail before but found it too small and heavy, and a hassle to clean. This one works well, and would get 5 stars were it not for the fact that the lid doesn't seal. I don't know if that's a design problem or if I just got a bad one, but it's a problem because it allows tiny fruit flies to get in. But I haven't seen another one this size, so I'll stick with it.

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The Sharper Image Brethe Air Cleaner

This is a stylish unit that effectively generates the white noise associated with fans without intense air movement. I have not noticed a significant reduction in allergens.

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210 Bionaire Electret Air Cleaner Replacement Filter

This filter bears no resemblance to the original in my Bionaire, except for dimensions. It is much flimsier. Nor does it match Amazon's image. Nevertheless there aren't a lot of choices.

Shop-vac 901-07-19 Reusable Dry Filter

These filter cloths fit my small shop vac great. They were much less expensive here on Amazon than at my local hardware store. Only my local True Value carried these filters, which seem to be somewhat hard to find.

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Eureka AirSpeed® Pet Bagless Upright Vacuum

I have two big dogs who shed a lot, so I am very, very picky about my vacuum cleaners. Most I have tried have been disappointments, so when I find one that actually works, I'm excited to review it.

Like most modern vacuums, this model was easy to put together; it was up and running in 5 minutes. The first thing that struck me was the size: it's a smaller vacuum, with a full-size dirt canister. Yes! It's perfect for getting into smaller spaces and not as heavy to push. I don't know why most other vacuums have to be so gigantic and hard to manuever.

The suction is great! Got a ton of fur out of my carpet, even though I had vacuumed less than 24 hours previously. The dirt cup is easy to remove. It's a closed canister, so you take the entire thing off, walk over to the trash can, and open the bottom to empty it. Nice and neat. VERY easy to put back in place on the vacuum.

Another feature I absolutely love is the extra-long cord. I've never had a vacuum with a cord this long. Really! I can plug it into a central location and do multiple rooms. My only complaint is it's not retractable, so maybe minus 1/2 star for the tiny annoyance of having to manually rewind the cord.

Overall, I love this vacuum. It does everything a vacuum should do. Yay :)

Royal Sovereign 55 Pint Bucket Free Dehumidifier

I purchased two of these for use in a 1100 sq ft unfinished basement with dirt floors. I was getting a lot of moisture down there, and was attracted to this product since I wouldn't have to keep emptying both of them.

They're working pretty good, especially given the large area they are servicing. I wasn't sure what the recommended square footage was on these models, since the information doesn't appear in the product literature or on the manufacturer's website. Average humidity has dropped from 73% to around 45%. The pump function works well, although I don't have it pumping too high only about 2 feet high into a drain.

The one complaint I have is with the amount of defrosting that is going on. The temperature is around 60 degrees down there, but these units still have to constantly defrost, which diminishes it's efficiency. I thought I'd give them a "resting period" every few hours, but the timer function only allows switching off after a certain time period and not switching back on again and cycling on a daily basis. So I was going to attach them to an external electrical timer, but once they turn off at the power source, they do not turn back on again... you have to manually turn them back on if the power source is lost. I'd give this product 5 stars if the timer function allowed you to give the unit a resting period and then turn back on, or if they turned back on once the power source is lost so I can use an external timer.

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Honeywell QuietClean Compact Tower Air Purifier

We bought this one to replace a larger Honeywell tower that had burned out the motor bearings. We have a room dedicated to small parrots, and they produce a lot of dander that we don't want to spread into the rest of the house. Our old Honeywell worked well, but it was hard to clean and fairly loud. This new one is much quieter, and works just as well, filtering a great amount of dander out of the air. It is far easier to clean, and the fact that no filters ever need to be replaced was a major reason for our purchase. It is running constantly, but it is virtually unnoticeable. We have tried several air purifiers over the years, and this is by far the best we have had.

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Jarden SWM5251-UM Sunbeam Warm Mist Humidifier

My sinuses and eyes get really dry in the winter when the heater is running. I bought one of these exact same models (the 5251) 6 years ago under the Holmes brand name. I wasn't expecting much since many reviews of different sorts of humidifiers out there where often pretty bad. It seemed like many humidifiers require expensive filter replacements, difficult cleaning processes, and they often don't work for long. I am glad to report that after six years, this humidifier is still working flawlessly. It's really easy to clean (I just rinse out the sediment left after boiling off all the tap water). Very helpful with my dryness. I would never live through another winter again without a humidifier, and I've been very happy with this model.

Last year, I decided to get a second one (of the same model, the SWM5251) after moving into a new place with a bigger bedroom. The newer one is this exactly the same but under the Sunbeam brand name instead of Holmes. It's the exact same thing as my old one, so Sunbeam must have bought the technology rights from Holmes or something. Anyway, the Sunbeam is working well now on its second winter, and I expect it will continue to work for several more years just like my first Holmes unit has been doing.

Atrix CYC-3 Turbo Cyclonic Vacuum

Attractive design, strong suction power, the cord retraction feature is very useful, the only negative is that the vacuum is very loud, however the cleaning power is more important and this vacuum delivers.

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PURIFIER,AIR TOWER,BK

The thing I like about this filter is the oscillating feature although mine has decided not to oscillate after just over a year. The prefilter makes this a better filter than most of its type. The prefilter catches large particles while finer dust is processed in the metal washable filter. There is only one problem with this arrangement however, unless those particles are coated with super glue, they tend to blow right out the front side as evidenced by all the dust on the front of the unit. The problem is that the finer the particle the more dangerous it is for your health, the deeper it can be inhaled. For those mold spores that it DOES catch, it is death through the dehydrating process as air constantly moves over them, that is if they don't break away and fly out of the front over time due to the current.

Cleaning is relatively easy, unless you happen to smoke. in that cause, the little 5 mins soak in warm dishwater just wont cut it. On the bright side, since cigarette smoke it so sticky, maybe it will encourage those pesky dut molecules to stay on the grill they are deposited on.

Still searching for a better filter. I will tell you about the plasama cluster in about 6 mos.

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Comfort Zone CZST161BTEBK Pedestal Fan

I compared varies models and then saw this was priced the best. It works great. Great airflow. Solid stand. Easy to assemble. Won`t tip over easily. Quality construction. Watch out for negative reviews. They are often published by employees of other companies. And almost 99% of products have negative reviews. I have bumped this fan with my wheelchair and it didn`t tip over. My animals and kids are playfull and even they couldn`t tip it over.

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Hunter model 30901, Universal Pre-Filter Replacement

I did receive charcoal pre-filters for use with my Hunter air purifier but was expecting the Hunter product. Instead I received a generic model with a note from the seller stating they were sorry but didn't have the Hunter filters in stock. I did not receive any credit to my account for this vendor substitution.

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Kalorik 10-Cup Programmable Coffee Maker

Materials and construction seem very cheap. The spring in the part that allows you to take the pot out while still brewing, fell out while I was unpacking it. I returned it and purchased a Zoji. I am pleased with that coffee maker.

Holmes HAP759-TU Allergen Remover Air Purifier

I purchased this air purifier at another store last year for double the price. I think it has been discontinued because I cant find it on the Holmes website, but all the filters are available. It is excellent. I have it in my finished basement and it has made the biggest difference. I'm a very clean person and we run a dehumidifier in the basement in the summer, but year round, I smell nothing anymore no basement smells or pet smells (we now have a dog). Also, we get the occasional mouse which leaves a rodent smell and that worried me, but that is all gone as well. I went off my allergy medicine when I purchased this purifier to do a test and have not had to go back on it. I am sensitive to dust mites, dander and such which irritate my allergies, but I have been pill free since last year which is a big plus. I have my purifier on the lowest setting for the higher settings are a little loud to me. Since this purifier is only $69, I feel it would be a wonderful investment to those of you haunted by allergies like mine. My nose is little runny now but nothing that is not expected time of year here in NH when temps have been in single digits which means the dry air makes your allergies worse. I also have a humidifier on my first floor to add moisture in the air. We are a comfortable family that no longer need to pop a daily pill.

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New iLIVING Infrared Portable Space Heater

We live in a very old and very drafty farm house and needed a product that would help ease the high energy costs associated with a tough New York winter. This little unit fit the bill. It works great, heats evenly and quietly. Very satisfied!!!!!

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