The Bissell Steam Mop doesn’t come with a carpet glider accessory like other steam mops, but this is not important for us, as we don’t have any carpets in our home. We prefer enjoying the beauty of our floors by not covering them with carpets that go invariably filthy after a while and need professional cleaning every couple of years or so. The Bissell Steam Mop is ready to shoot the steam through its nozzle in about 30 seconds from plugging it to the power supply and it can run for 15 minutes before the water in the tank completely evaporates and needs refilling. You’ll know when it’s ready to operate thanks to an indicator led which changes the color. Thanks to the hot steam power that kills allergens and germs, we can see the difference in the way we breathe: now it’s much better than it used to be, so we are pleased that we’ve purchased it. Asthma and allergy sufferers should really consider changing their way of cleaning the house from classic methods to steam cleaning. Besides, I never liked the idea that my cats step onto chemically cleaned floors, then licked their paws, thus regurgitating all that poison.

I used to feel guilty each time I was cleaning the floors and I always spent a lot of time in rinsing them very well. This steam mop made all that much easier for me. Although some of my friends say it doesn’t clean well in deep grout lines, I discovered that it actually does, if you allow it about 15-20 seconds to blow steam over the same spot before moving it further.
The Bissell Steam Mop uses tap water, but if your water is very hard or if you simply want to prolong its life, you can buy and use distilled water instead.

Before You make your decision make sure to check out our review of the Shark Steam Mop as well as the other as seen on tv product H2o Steam Mop.

With the Kaboom foam, a toilet brush is all that’s needed to obtain sparkling cleanliness. Just one third capful of powder produces plenty of active foam which loosens stains within minutes. After that, I only need to brush a little bit on tougher ones, flush it and that’s all. If you don’t feel like using a brush at all, just pour one capful of powder and allow the foam about 20 minutes to act, then flush the toilet to have it all cleaned. However, one should be aware that this product acts only on the stains inside the toilet bowl. For cleaning the rim, you need another Kaboom As Seen On TV product, either the Ultra Scrub or the Shower, Tub and Tile cleaner. The best part of these cleaning products is that they are healthier than ammonia-based or acid ones, while being as efficient. I use Kaboom for cleaning the sink, the faucets, the tub and that nasty lime in the shower and I’m pleased with its efficiency on those stubborn soap scum, grime and hard water stains that used to drive me crazy. For rust stains,

I’ve found the Kaboom Ultra Scrub scouring cream to be the most efficient. As far as I’ve noticed, Kaboom cleaners fade fabrics, so make sure you wear work clothes while doing the cleaning, in order to avoid ruining your outfits. Although it doesn’t attack the skin, it’s better to use gloves and to avoid getting in touch with the product. Otherwise, Kaboom is very convenient because it doesn’t smell and because it is safe even on septic systems. Although slightly more expensive than other household cleaning products, the Kaboom ranger is so efficient that the same quantity would last longer than in case of a common cleaner, therefore paying more means actually paying less in this case.

The material is quite durable and in most of the cases the bags can be used more than once. As such bags come in various sizes, from small to Jumbo or XL, they can be used for the storage of virtually any clothing item from shirts, sweaters or jackets to blankets or pillows. Besides of the smaller storage space advantage, Space Bags are also an excellent way of keeping dust and bugs away from the clothes you don’t use for a longer period of time. We use one of these XL Space Bags to store our comforter during summer, and we are very pleased that it takes maybe a third of the storage space it would need without getting vacuumed in such a bag. Actually all our linen items are vacuumed in separate Space Bags, for more convenience in use.

Another situation in which we were pleased to use vacuum seal bags was when packing for longer trips: we could accommodate much more clothes than we used to, with the only disadvantage that the luggage became a lot heavier, thus making it more difficult to handle. We had to be more cautious when seal-vacuuming, so the bags could still be lifted when needed. In terms of price, we found Space Bags to be affordable. For instance, a set of two extra large storage bags costs $13.99, which is actually pretty cheap.

Being machine washable, I don’t have to worry too much of getting it dirty. Snuggies are available in three color choices: burgundy red, royal blue and sage green. I personally prefer the red one, but I have to admit that the other colors are also beautiful and pleasant to the eye. There’s only one size available, but it really fits all, so the whole family can wear it. Some people say that such a blanket with sleeves is useless, as if you are cold, all you need to do is raise the temperature in your home and wear lighter clothes. However, they forget that this would also raise the electricity bills. Even if you can afford to pay the extra amount, why waste the money, when you could have the As Seen On TV Snuggie keep you warm for only $19.95? You’ll get two of them in this price, so I think it’s relatively cheap. If you have children, you can buy them a Snuglette, which is a Snuggie for kids, as the original one may be much too big for their size. It’s also made of fleece, super soft and warm.

The compartments are flexible enough, so the shoes would preserve their shape when stored like that. The cover is useful for keeping dust, moisture and bugs away, so your shoes would look like new for a longer time. Being only 6” tall, Shoes Under can be placed under your bed or on the bottom of your closet, and it can be easily accessible, thanks to the exterior side handle. Since I simply can’t refrain from spending a lot of money on footwear, at least now I managed to sort out the clutter caused by those countless pairs of sandals, flats, high heels or sports shoes. Briefly, Shoes Under is just a compartmented drawer without the piece of furniture around it, therefore very easy to accommodate even in small flats and fairly inexpensive.

We found it so convenient, that we even bought one to store our socks and stockings, as well as another one for our daughter’s stuffed toys which used to lay all over the place. It is true that this As Seen On TV product is not sturdy enough to allow stacking them in piles of two or three, but otherwise, it’s a convenient storage system for shoes or small clothing items which are always hard to find in regular drawers.

The head of the sweeper swivels 360 degrees, so it’s easy to fit for cleaning even in the corners of the rooms, where standard sweepers can hardly do a good job. It’s cordless, and it works on rechargeable batteries which provide 7.2 Volts, allowing it to run for about 45 minutes between charges. It weighs only 2 pounds, which makes it easy to handle even by older or physically impaired persons who can’t lift heavy items. Even children can move it around the place and use it without problems.

The Swivel Sweeper G2 has a modern design and it features an adjustable handle that can extend up to 4 extra feet. The four rotating brushes collect the dirt from the surfaces and direct it into a special tray which can be emptied touchlessly, by simply pushing a tab. This operation is much easier and faster than detaching and cleaning the filter of a vacuum cleaner. The Quad-Brush technology enables picking up dirt on all four sides of the swivel head, thus increasing its efficiency even more. The device is suitable for all types of floors, including wood, tiles or even carpets and it easily picks up crumbs, hairs, cat litter or pet fur from all such surfaces. This is possible thanks to the super sliders that make it work well on different materials and textures. Thanks to its maneuverability, the Swivel Sweeper reduces the floors cleaning time and effort.

Another handy feature is that it needs very little storage space and it comes with a magnetic storage latch for even more space saving. The price of $40 is not too much and if we consider that you get the second sweeper for free with your purchase, then it’s almost a bargain. If you don’t need two of these then you can always give one away as a gift For a limited time, customers can also get two free mini sweepers and free rush shipping in the same $40 plus the shipping fee. The 60 day money-back guarantee is reassuring that you won’t spend your money on a product you don’t like.

We would not suggest you replacing your normal vacuum with the Swivel Sweeper however. It just does not have the power to clean like a full size vacuum. It does do a great job at what it was designed for, picking up little messes quickly and easily. The main complaint with this device is that the battery life is not what the company claims. And many people complained that after a year or so the battery would not hold a charge. There have been several versions to this device with the Swivel Sweeper G2 being the latest release. Time will tell if they have fixed the battery issues with this latest model.

The Shark Steam Pocket Mop cleans easily around furniture or around the toilet bowl thanks to its 180 degrees swivel ability. The package includes two interchangeable mop heads: one standard and one triangular for cleaning even in hard to reach corners. Other standard accessories included with the purchase are two rectangular pads, two triangular ones, one steam duster pad and a carpet glider. The device has a 15 Oz. water thank, larger than in older models of steamers, which gives it a longer runtime without refilling.

Another complaint of the early version of the mop was the very short power cord. This one features a 30 feet cord, so it’s easier to use it around the house without needing an extension. The mop weighs less than 5 lb and it’s 51.2” high x 12” wide x 5.9” deep. The rectangular cleaning pad is 12” wide. Priced at $119, the Shark Steam Pocket Mop is expensive.

If you’re thinking to revolutionize the way you do your household cleaning, the Shark Steam Mop may be the best solution. With a water tank capacity of 8 Fl. Ounces or 240 ml, we can consider it to be a lightweight mop, as its total weight is 3 pounds. It features a power of 1500 Watts and a heating system that generates steam within 30 seconds, fast enough even for impatient people. The size of the Shark Steam Mop is 7” x 12” x 40”, so storage shouldn’t be a problem. The mop features an ergonomic aluminum handle which helps generating the steam by getting pushed into the mop.

The Shark Steam Mop is suitable for any type of floor surfaces, from hardwood floors to laminated floating floors or ceramic tiles. However, in case you have unsealed wood floors or no wax floors, the manufacturer advises that you shouldn’t use this mop to clean them. As steam is the cleaning agent, steam mops use only water for cleaning. This will save you money and will get you rid of that annoying rinsing process you have to do in case of chemicals usage. If you’re allergic or sensitive to chemicals, you’ll appreciate this a lot.

The Shark Steam Mop comes with two machine washable microfiber pads, which are excellent absorbents, therefore leaving surfaces almost completely dry. This makes it safe even for those surfaces that can’t be cleaned with water. The pad attaches to the head easily, thanks to a Velcro system. Another useful accessory is the carpet glider, which attaches to the head pad, allowing you to steam clean your carpets. For best results, it is advisable that you vacuum clean your carpet very well before steaming it.

A feature that we could have used but haven’t found in the Shark Steam Mop is the swivel movement of the head, in order to be able to reach difficult zones such as those ones around the toilet bowl. However, that’s not such a big drawback, as manually cleaning those areas is not that complicated.

The Shark Steam Mop comes with 60 days money back guarantee, so you can return it and get reimbursed in case you’re not happy with its performance. At a price slightly lower than $100 and with the possibility of paying it in four equal installments, we can say that the Shark Steam Mop is a good value for an as seen on tv product.

As we’ve always had problems with the draft coming from under the entrance door, I’m happy to see that I managed to fix the problem without changing the door, as it’s expensive and it’s not a good moment for such expenses, at least for our family. Moreover, as we live in a relatively wild area, with lots of vegetation and trees around, each spring we suffer from allergens which enter our home, triggering allergic reactions in one of my kids. By preventing outside air to get inside, the Twin Draft Guard stops also pollens from entering, so we are now keeping it this product permanently installed. When we ordered, we took advantage of the special offer and got two Twin Draft Guards for the price of one.

We placed one at the entrance door and the other one at the basement door, to prevent those damp chills we used to experience every now and then. As it looks good, I think I may order some more, to install them at all windows in the house. After all, I’m going to save money on electricity in both winter and summer, by making less use of the air conditioning system which is such an energy hog. The Twin Draft Guard is completely washable, so one can use it for many years in a row, without no other maintenance than washing it once or twice a year.