Haan SI-35 Floor Steamer vs. Haan SI-35R - what's the difference? Is the only difference between the Haan SI-35 Floor Steamer and Haan SI-35R that the latter is red? The former is $114.99 and the latter is $108. Does the latter not come with the pads and carpet tray? I'd think they both would come with that stuff standard. Any insight would be much appreciated! Haan SI-35 Floor Steamer vs. Haan SI-35R - what's the difference? Is the only difference between the Haan SI-35 Floor Steamer and Haan SI-35R that the latter is red? The former is $114.99 and... » Read More Haan SI-35 Floor Steamer vs. Haan SI-35R - what's the difference? Is the only difference between the Haan SI-35 Floor Steamer and Haan SI-35R that the latter is red? The former is $114.99 and the latter is $108. Does the latter not come with the pads and carpet tray? I'd think they both would come with that stuff standard. Any insight would be much appreciated! « Show Less
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Just received the one I ordered, but haven't tried it yet. The box indicates that it 'freshens' the carpet. I don't believe it is meant to deep clean the carpet, but to take care of surface issues.
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Hi T.Kriel,Yes, the R model does provide the resting tray. That is actually required for the warm-up period and any resting time in order that your floors aren't ruined when it's put down for a minute. It also has two microfiber pads and the carpet glider.
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Hi again Robin,Can you give any advice on how you used the steamer to clean your tub? I just finally tried mine out last night and it didn't really lift off the soap scum. Maybe it was just too much scum for it to handle?Also, it left residue from what it had picked up on the floor the first time. Any tips?Thanks for your advice!Renee
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Did you buy your 'R' though Amazon? I noticed that the description for the R does not specify that the resting tray is included in the purchase. Thanks for all the information you already provided!!
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Just ordered the SI-35R myself! It came today with the pads (2), the resting tray, and the carpet tray. It is so awesome! The feel of a swiffer without the residue on my floors. Also, it has a hook at the top to hang in a closet when cool. I actually purchased four extra pad because I heard they got saturated quickly. I used one pad on two bathrooms (even cleaning toilet tops and tubs) it was fine. You will not be dissapointed.(Yes, the only difference is the color. The "R" afterwards indicates color.)
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Thanks so much for your post, Robin! I'm thrilled you like it. I'm totally ordering it today with the extra pads, then. I'm glad to know that one covered two whole bathrooms, though. I hadn't even THOUGHT about using it to clean the tubs! Thank you for mentioning that! No more hand scrubbing the tubs?! Amazing!
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I used it on mine and it seemed to do pretty good, better then a swiffer mop, by the time I'm usually done the pads are shredded. At least with the hot steam you know it's getting into all the nooks and crannies and killing whatever might try to grow in there.
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I believe it is that the "pet" one comes with a "pet stain eraser tool" ....therefore the $6-$7 difference. Otherwise, the exact same machine....oh, different colors, too.
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Good Luck with Dyson. We shipped ours back to them for an inspection, our Dyson was new. We also took pictures of our floor throughout our house and sent those along. Our flooring to replace is about $15,000. which was less than 1 year old when the Dyson started eating it. Never again will I own or suggest a Dyson to anyone and hope my story gets out to everyone. Anyone who sends theres in for an inspection should let them know this isn't the first complaint of the same issue. Please let me know what they say. I no longer have my Dyson, gladly got rid of it and purchased a Rainbow. Good Luck with Dyson. We shipped ours back to them for an inspection, our Dyson was new. We also took pictures of our floor throughout our house and sent those along. Our flooring to replace is about $15,000. which was less than 1 year old when the Dyson started eating it. Never again will I own or suggest a Dyson to anyone and hope my story gets out to everyone. Anyone who sends theres in for an inspection should let them know this isn't the first complaint of the same issue. Please let me know what they say. I no longer have my Dyson, gladly got rid of it and purchased a Rainbow.
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Hi Susie - I had the same question prior to buying my Dyson, so I asked them/Dyson directly. Aside from the color differences, all 3 models are the exact same, the difference is in the included tools. All the machines are the same weight, have the same maximum reach, and provide the same amount of suction, all 3 machines will come standard with the brush/crevice tool and the stair tool as onboard equipment. The difference is the Animal version also comes with the soft dusting brush and the Tangle Free Turbine tool. But I think that's it. Hope that helps. Jane
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I am satisfied as far as the carpet cleaning, but I bought the bare floor attachment and I am not satisfied with the outcome of my bare floors. Out of 5 stars, I would give 3.75 at this point
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This one is for laminate wood floors so I can imagine the difference in price is based on the cleaning solution ingredients in the hard wood one. The mops are identical. They do sell the wood floor one in Target & Bed, Bath & Beyond, so you might want to check the pricing there if you are interested in the wood floor one.
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The pads for the Haan floor steamers seem to fit all their models. I have never thought about what size pad to order.
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I do not know what the difference is. The one I bought was a waste of money! I bought it to be used in our second home should we have more guests than beds, but it did not work, your body sinks down to the carpeted floor. I was very disappointed for I something similar at this home and it works wonderfully!
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I had the exact same question. It's surprising not many have noticed the huge difference in the List Price between these 2 sets. Does anyone have an answer to this question??
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Funny you should ask... I ordered the Smart Living Steam Mop, but got the Express and was totally confused about why the packaging and name was different from what I thought I had ordered. The unit and its parts look similar, I've been using it, and it seems to work well enough, but I wouldn't have paid this much for it if I had known because the only reason I spent the $$$ on this was because someone recommended the Smart Living Steam Mop. The other answers here are mixed. Is it or is it not the same company/vacuum?
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The steamer I'm using is a replacement I got direct from the manufacturer at a very good price. Apparently when these steamers develop a problem no one can fix them, they are just replaced. That number pad is what came with the replacement steamer and is much more expensive. My old ones and these fit just fine and are a much more reasonable price. Barb
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As far as I can ascertain it is exactly the same model. I have purchased on Amazon, Bed Bath & Beyond (an extra mop) and Lowe's (extra mop heads) and my take is that they are all the same. I cannot imagine how hard you would have to scrub your floor to break the mop. I'm thinking maybe those who have had theirs break need to clean a little more often. Just a thought. So far I really love mine and no longer use anything else. My floors gleam -- even with 8 indoor cats!
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We love our Haan. The unit comes off the handle so it can be used as a hand held unit. Produces steam in about 1 minute. We can clean our kitchen/dining area (approx. 12x18) with one tank and in about 20 minutes. The reusable pads look like new after they are washed. The pads kind of Velcro onto the head so if one gets dirty or too wet you just step on the corner, lift up the unit, the pad comes off, place the unit on a clean pad and keep going.
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Oh thats to bad! Someone has gone in and messed up the picture. So when you buy this item from GreatVacs it will be the D4 Rainbow model rebuilt with 5 year warranty. It will have 2 hoses, 3 tool wands, the main wand and the electric power nozzle for carpet. It will also have 4 on board tools (crevice, duster, upholstery and floor tool), 2 smell good fragrances you can put in your water AND the carpet shampooer Aquamate 1 for shampooing carpet.Let me know if you have any other questions :)Thanks Dustin
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I am sorry I do not know the difference - I didn't even know there were 2 different dust mops. I wish I could help. I do know I really like the one I bought - it does a good job and it is easy to use.
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I don't think there is any difference, except the storage case. You might have found some merchant who's overcharging for the item. Try searching other sites. By the way, I do like the space saving feature on on the BABHS40, but frequently when I take it out to use I have to be careful and hold the cover shut with my fingers so that the rollers don't fall out.
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The cost of the replacement pads fluctuate but obviously, this $89.99 price is WRONG! (That's the current price for the mop--which is the highest price I've ever seen the mop here on Amazon so it's certainly no *steal of a deal*.) I've shopped around and some places charge more than $20 for 2 replacement pads and 4 scented discs (which I think is ridiculous)! However, I found Amazon and the Walmart website USUALLY have the best prices for the same pads and discs. I did see them them go as low as $10 for a short time but generally they run in the $12 to $14 range. Even the Walmart website has a crazy price for them right now--$19.99 (and they are out of stock). Here's the Walmart link for them: http://www.walmart.com/ip/Bissell-PowerFresh-Steam-Mop-Replacement-Pads-5938/22288656 I notice they are often out of stock on the Walmart website (I have never seen them in my local stores) but they generally restock them quickly--within a week or two. If you don't need them immediately, just bookmark the link and keep watching. I'm sure they will restock them and offer them at a more reasonable price. Also, if you should decide to order extra pads later and don't have an Amazon order big enough to qualify for free shipping, Walmart does not charge for shipping if you have them shipped to the store and you pick them up there.