A must-have for a dust-free apartment
598739
I am allergic to dust mites so I need to keep dust in our apartment to a minimum.  Before getting Neato I probably vacuumed about once a week - anything more was too much effort.  Now, I set Neato off three or four times a week, and it's no effort at all!
Neato has excellent suction: it was able to pick up significant amounts of dust and hair from a carpet that we had just cleaned using our regular (manual) vacuum cleaner.  Coverage is also great: it takes a while and often makes multiple passes over the same spot, but it eventually manages to cover the whole of our (very irregularly shaped) apartment.  When it's running low on battery it always manages to find its way back to the charging station.
One minor niggle is that Neato can get itself into corners that it can't then get out of.  There are certain couches in our house that it will always roll under and then get stuck, unable to free itself.  Now we've realized this, we just cram a cushion under there to prevent Neato from getting in!
1238725
Love! I DON'T have a thick layer of dust to clean in my small apartment every other day! Much less litter sticks to their paws- again, less cleaning. No strange odor. Great clumping and odor control. This litter could only be more perfect if elves came with it to do the scooping! The scooping is easy, but still. I was previously using Tidy Cat for over a decade.
2551672
We live in a new home, so it of course was pretty dusty when we moved in. These seem to be way better than the filter that was already being used when we moved in. Air seems pretty clean, and no real problems with dry eyes or sneezing anymore.
4544474
I live in a small, one bedroom apartment with my hubby and two cats. Our old hoover finally broke, and I started doing some research into an affordable option for a vacuum.  We don't have a lot of room for big, heavy expensive vacuums.  This one fit neatly into a small corner of a small closet in our kitchen.  It's suction is worth every bit of the money!  I found mine at Target, and got a free $20 gift card with the purchase (total after tax $159)
I was amazed at the amount of dirt, dust, hair, pet hair that I was able to pick up.  I like that it fit easily under my nightstands, bookshelves and tables for the hard to reach spots.  THe bare floor option is even handy, we have a small kitchen that needs to be swept every so often.  So I've learned I can use this vacuum while I have it out.  I had the opportunity to use its extension tool and it was easy to figure out, and sucked away at the corner cobwebs in the ceiling areas and was also easy to use to vacuum up around the trim of the apartment walls/carpet.  It sucked up those areas a lot more than I expected.
The only reason why I'm giving it a 4 star rather than 5 is because the tools don't all fit on the vacuum itself for easy storage.  Instead, you have to place 3 of the tools (one is the long extension tool) into the bag they include and then find another place to store that.
Otherwise, this is a perfectly great vacuum for a small apartment, college dorm type of living.  Especially if you're on a budget!  Comes with 7 year warranty, worth the buy!
3034566
I have been amazed at how much dust is filtered out of our air!  We are very pleased with its design, function and operation.  It is quiet, with a 3 speed fan.  The GermGuardian is simple to use and change filters (I am vacuuming the pre-filter to make it last longer).
1135436
I use this product in a small bedroom where I also keep the catbox for my 3 cats. This air purifier is awesome and even keeps the dust down a bit. The purifier also has a place to put a few drops of essential oils and smells so good! Keeps the catbox  odor down as well!
4920167
Awesome way for a pet owner like myself to prevent buildup of dog hair mountains and other dust bunnies.  Not a full replacement for a regular vacuum, but the Roomba is very good at picking up hair, dust, debris and other small particles. Just remember to empty the canister after each cleaning, and regularly inspect (and clean when necessary) the brushes and filter. Love coming home to a clean(er) apartment after letting Roomba do its thing!
4164623
Does a great job of getting rid of dust and particulate matter. After getting it, I saw a dramatic decrease in dust on furniture. Very happy. Only beef is with their filter refill packs which come with two odor and one hepa filter, which means I'll probably always have more odor filters than I need.
728837
Underwhelmed by the selection of hand-held cordless vacuums at my local big-box store, I turned to Amazon and sifted through seemingly dozens of different options. I finally settled on this particular Black & Decker Dustbuster model (CHV9608), even though I'm not a huge fan of the color red, and am happy I did.

Pros:
-Compact
-Quiet
-Sleek design
-Effective at picking up dust, dirt, hair, fuzzballs, and small debris
-Suction lasts long enough to clean my car or touch up my apartment
-Easy-to-empty dustbin

Cons:
-Filter clogs quickly
-Filter requires a bit of effort to clean without getting hands dirty
-Difficult to remove upholstery brush from holder on vacuum body
-Seems to need recharging a bit too often

Overall, I'm happy with this vacuum. I have hardwood floors in my apartment and cloth seats in my car, and I simply wouldn't keep either sufficiently clean without it! I'll note here that my vacuum was shipped new but had a large blue mark on it, but it wasn't large enough for me to bother exchanging it. Recommended!
2282319
This is a great vacuum cleaner for any apartment with pets. we have 2 cats and a lot of hair, so it cleans perfectly. It is very light so any person can handle it, we have a few stores in our townhouse, so stairs are not a problem.  Just remember to change the disposable bags once a month.  Easy to use, easy to mantain, no need to clean.
4531059
I live in a basement room where mildew and dust are a problem. I had the original filter for a whole year before I needed to replace it. I am impressed with the longevity and how much having the air purifier in my bedroom helps the air quality.
3635840
Not kidding.  I never realized how much dust accumulates until I gut this little guy.  I have a 700 sqft apartment and roomba cleans it one time a day for an hour every day.  Every day it fills up its dust tray (about the size of 2 fists).  EVERY DAY! thats a ton!

This one picks up dog hair like a champ and handles carpet and hard wood well.  It never gets stuck unless it sucks of something I left on the floor.

One must have for roomba is this little circular comb that pulls all the hair off the rollers which I do once or twice a month.  There is a link to it at the bottom.  And just wash the hepa filter.  There is no point to buying new ones all the time.  Have one extra so you can put it in while the other dryes.

Its a great investment and they are so much better than the old ones
157014
It cleans my 70 m^2 apartment without me having to do anything except program it. It is hard to completely clean the filter and it is does require recharge before it cleans the whole apartment (my guess is 50m^2 per charge) but I am very happy with what it does. I do not have a pet or a dust allergy, but I still wanted something powerful, and this fits the bill
3986647
The air purifier in the cats' bedroom really helps keep the air fresher and catches a lot of dust and hair.  I believe these pre-filters assist in the odor control.
4537505
Well, I've had this AeraMax air purifier for a year and a half now, running almost constantly and it's been great. Runs well, keeps the air in my bedroom clean & fresh. I get stuffed up pretty frequently, not really allergies, but just general stuffiness and this air purifier seems to help keep me clearer. (I've turned it off some nights just to check how much difference there is.) It's form keeps it from taking up much space and it's perfect for a small apartment or a large room. Highly recommended.
1567507
I am a 38-year-old, single chic.  My 900-square-ft apartment is 20 years old and there is carpet everywhere except the main entrance and the bathroom.

When I moved in, I brought with me an 8-year-old reverse calico named Midnight. (She's predominately black).  She is half feral stray.  Midi has always hated vaccuum cleaners.  Always.  This new Bissell Pet Hair Eraser is no different.  She and I usually get along--but not this time.  I have mild asthma-which is currently controlled.  The attachments on this new machine have allowed me to pull loose Midi-Fuzz from hard-to-reach places. Now, I won't sneeze as much, and neither of us will have as many sinus issues.  YAY!  Problem solved.

This is THE BEST investment for my home and health that I have made in years.  My last vaccuum was a Dirt Devil Vision Lite (which my Grandpa gave me as a house-warming gift for another place entirely).  The Dirt Devil is now permanently retired.
Thought it did its job, the parts for that machine were hard to find.

I have added filters and belts for the new Bissell enroute as I type.
Though hefty at 26lbs, the 12-amp onboard powerplant REALLY gives this machine heft in the areas it needs a little muscle.  I have carpet of all textures and weaves. Berber, Plush, Pile...whatever was available at the time this place was built.  The new Bissell handled every single  loop and stitch with ease.  AND EVEN pulled stray fuzz from one of my ceiling fans!

If you have a cat; this is a MUST HAVE essential.  If the resident feline protests, it's due to the high-pitched whine the machine gives off as it's working.  I found Midnight hidden halfway between my microwave and my bread bin, but she's half-stray turned tame... and so---I expected this.  Over time, I hope she's more used to this lovely new addition to the house.  I purchased it as an early birthday gift for myself.  I'm on fixed income, but this was a must-have.  The Dirt-Devil lost its pulling power about six months ago.

Amazon shipped the new vac in record time.  It's easy to figure out what attachments go where; my only hangup was the initial assembly of the handle and attachment storage rack.  Other than that?  This is a great thing to have around the house.
4925158
I love this air purifier.  I have 2 dogs, and unfortunately I'm allergic to dogs.  They're never allowed in our bedroom so I'm okay through the night and into the morning.  However, after being in the common living areas of our home all day, my nose would be very congested by late afternoon/early evening.

Since getting this Fellowes air purifier, I've parked it near me between the den and the living room.  It's on the "high" setting all day.  It's working, my nose doesn't get congested in the afternoon & evening!  Love it!  I barely notice the noise coming from it when it's on "high" setting, it's no louder or noticeable than my house's central air.  (Note:  Some reviewers say they can really hear the PlasmaTRUE ionizer, but I can't.  I just hear the fan running - I can't hear any high pitched whine.  But you might, if you have very good hearing that's never been damaged.)

Electricity cost:  I keep this air purifier running 24 hours a day on the "high" setting and because I was curious, I plugged this air purifier into a watt meter.  On the high setting, running 24/7, it will cost me a little less than $9 a year in electricity costs.

Downsides?  The Turbo setting sounds like it's getting ready to become airborne or something, it's rather noisy - but boy does it move a lot of air, so the noise is to be expected.  Also, if you're intending to use this in your bedroom and you like a pitch dark room, the lights on the front display are bothersome, you'll have to cover the display panel with something.

**UPDATE October 31, 2012**  After 7-8 months of use, the red carbon filter light came on.  I checked and sure enough, the filter was covered with a super thick layer of dust (it was probably a 5mm thick layer), which I then vacuumed off. The purifier really did figure out that it was being choked with dust, and I'd noticed in the past week or so that my stuffy nose was returning... the purifier wasn't working as optimally with that thick layer of dust on the filter, so I'll be sure to maintain the filters from now on.

**2nd update: September 2013**  Still liking this Fellowes AP-230PH, and I also bought the AP-300PH several months ago.  Despite these two air purifiers running on "high" 24 hours a day, it's a miracle that we haven't had an increase in our electricity bills (we've actually had our lowest usage ever when comparing the same months over the last 3 years, so these air purifiers are not electricity hogs).