Cleaning is almost fun
596414
I was worried about buying an item that was used. Ad said was a demo and very clean.  Well it looked like it had never been out of the box.  Came in original packaging and I got it for about half the price of a brand new one.  I love it.  The suction is very good.  Even though this is plastic it is very heavy duty plastic. The hose is very solid and yet flexible. The metal tubing is solid too.  I love that you can adjust the head with the touch of your toe.  No more bending over to change levels.  The cannister rolls so easily .  Watch out for the cord return.  Get your feet out of the way cause it really zips.  Love it.l
1208765
Overall, I'm glad I purchased the Roomba. As a busy working mom, my first time using it filled me with joy because it allowed me to get multiple things done at once.  A few of the other reviewers commented about how long it takes to vacuum a room and I'd have to agree that the roomba is not really for quick pick ups.  My children are young and crumbs are often left on the floor beneath their seats after a meal. There have been times when I wished the roomba would focus more on the areas and stop zig zagging around the room. Of course, after a while it gets the mess, but I'm considering another small handheld for the quick pick ups.

Another odd thing - I have a black rug in front of the sink in the kitchen. It gets stuck on it every time. The vacuum tells me to move it to a new location. It doesn't do well on black I guess. Those are really the only caveats. I've gotten into the habit of turning it on and leaving the room, which honestly works the best and makes me feel like a multi-tasking domestic goddess. (which I am not)
1306539
I received this machine from Amazon on Friday. Bright and early this morning, I decided to clean our hallway, which arguably suffers more traffic than any carpet in the house. It is also the area that our three dogs, when they are sick or feel an uncontrollable urge to otherwise make a deposit in the house, seem to congregate. I have spent an inordinate amount of time on my hands and knees, with a bucket and a scrub brush, cleaning that carpet. Even with the judicious and expensive use of a commercial Rug Doctor, it always looks spotty. Oh, I forgot to mention~~it is pale gray.

With no small sense of trepidation, I read all the instructions for my new Hoover, and I followed them. The tank is easy to fill, and, just to be sure there were no leaks, spurts, or drips, I dried the outside of the clean-water tank before I put it back on the machine. Nothing leaked. I put the shampoo included with my purchase in the mixing tank and went to work.

The machine uses far less water and soap than the rented Rug Doctors I have used in the past. It also sucks up more moisture, leaving the carpet far drier. The machine has a rinse selection, so I was able to clean a section, suck the water out of it, then go back over it to rinse without having to empty the tank. Just so you know, I rented a Rug Doctor less than a month ago and cleaned the hallway with it twice. The solution I sucked out of that carpet today was black. So, I rinsed each section until all I got was slightly gray water in the dirty-water tank. I only had to fill the clean water tank twice to get this carpet clean.

One of the features I really like is the edge cleaning. I can put this machine right against the baseboards and I get edge-to-edge clean. The extraction is even, too, and I used far less soap. I also noted that unlike the experience of some other reviewers, I did not find that the machine drools dirty water at all, and I rolled it across ceramic tile which remained completely dry.

I did take the time to thoroughly clean all the removable parts and otherwise wipe off the rest. This machine relies on vacuum seal connections to move solution and dirty water. It's important they are well-maintained. I used a bamboo skewer to pull pet hair out of the rotating brushes, which is a pain, but our fault; we have pets.

So far, I love our Hoover. Doing the math, if we can clean our carpets three times, it is paid for.

I look forward to the luxury of being able to take care of spots immediately without ending up on my knees.

But the dogs are plotting. I know they are.
1350038
It's a lot of fun to watch water boil in this thing but since you can see through it you have to stay on top of your cleaning of it which is a little difficult to do.
3258265
I would recommend this to people whose into cleaning. I love this product, every time I used it I feel so happy, killing all bad
stuffs on the floor. The fact that I don't have use any chemical is great.
3936200
If you know how to use this window vac you'll know it makes windows cleaner a breeze. I'm glad I bought this because I'm very happy with it. If you're not sure how to use it read the instruction first before you use it. I like how it also has a charging light to tell you when it's fully charge. Blinging red light: Charging.  Steady light: fully charge.
1631428
This does an amazingly good job of cleaning.  Read and follow the instructions.  It is very easy.  Keep it clean with the cleaning tool provided and rinse out the waste tank.  It is heavy to lug up and down stairs, but not more so than the competition.  The Hoover works better than the Bissell it replaced.
4945140
This works great.  It's amazing how much dust and dirt this picks up from rugs and bare floors.  it's light and easy to use.  the only slight problem with it is that its a bit messy to empty and clean.  but it's so good that it's worth it.
224824
The vacuum does a great job most of the time. Need to clean the dust bin and check the sweepers other than that I let it do its thing
2775631
I do like it but it really does make a mess, I have to sweep the floor and wipe down the counters but I do think it is worth it.
1024854
I hate cleaning.  And I'm lazy.  But I do find this steam cleaner easy to use and somewhat satisfying as well.  I feel like it does a good job if you take your time and I've found that the carpet dries faster than I've experienced with other cleaners.  It's not too heavy so you don't get tired from dragging it around the room, and it has a pretty good capacity as well.
1200550
I have given this as a gift to two of my friends and they absolutely love it. They both have dogs and hardwood floors. Grabbing a broom and sweeping the hair into this guy is so much easier than lugging the vacuum out every day. And yes, it's true, kids will sweep because it's fun to watch this thing magically turn on and suck everything up. Great in a kitchen too, especially if you have young kids who cover your floors with crumbs.

This is also great for those of us who are getting older and finding it harder to bend down like we used to.

I will agree with other reviewers and say that it is definitely loud, but it only runs for a few seconds so it's really no big deal.

I also wish it came in white to blend in with the walls a little better. The lettering is big and ugly and completely unnecessary.
2687769
I will begin with a bit of honesty.  I HATE to clean.  I do love how a neat and tidy home looks and smells, but I'm not a good cleaning person myself.  Today my Hoover Floormate Deluxe came via UPS and I immediately became a cleaning machine.  My home is not large but my living room, dining room, and kitchen are all tile and I strongly dislike mopping and then sopping up all the excess water from the floor.  This machine does the mopping and sopping without aggravation.  It does have a learning curve.  It has a larger operations manual, (other than the quick start guide), that I recommend reading before using.  It is super simple to assemble, and not very difficult to operate after you get the hang of it.  I went over my floors three times until I was satisfied with the look.  Now I will just re-clean once a week to keep up the floors.  We live in a dry climate and I did not need to use the dry setting until the very end, the machine "sucks up" the wash water by you letting off the triggers, and pulling slightly up and back on the handle.  You can feel the suction taking hold.  I also recommend that you read some of the reviews that people have already written on operations.  Those reviews were very informative.
194637
I hate to vacuum, so I love the Roomba! It's not all-powerful but it does clean up the obvious mess and also gets into corners and under the bed, where the standup vacuum doesn't. I run it only when I'm in the house, as it does sometimes get stuck under low-profile furniture and occasionally will catch on a wire that I've neglected to secure properly. You do have to clear the space of toys and wires, and I remove all the chairs from the dining room before I run it there, but this process takes only a couple of minutes. These things aside, this is a great little cleaner. The virtual walls work just fine, and it's not too loud, either, certainly not as loud as a standard vacuum, and so my son (3) and dog, who are both afraid of the regular vacuum, love to watch the Roomba go. I have recommended the roomba to friends and relatives without reservation.
3772218
It is a fun item, but the time it tatakas to clean between uses is a bit time consuming. I would suggest the smaller one.
4942063
There are a few choice words to express how much I hate mopping the floors. We now have 80% of the house tiled, and 10% laminate, so mopping is not relegated to a small area, like solely the kitchen or bathrooms; its almost the entire house. I dislike the mess, the wringing, the rinsing, and dealing with the dirty water. I don't mind vacuuming, but mopping is so messy and scummy. So, I wanted to see if this appliance would make cleaning floors an easier task. Wow, was I sold! The Bissell 1806 Fresh Deluxe Steam Mop cleans my floors in a fraction of the time I used to spend prepping and mopping, including those gnarly runs to the sink or bucket to rinse the mop.

Out of the box, the assembly was easy. Slide the foot into the body of the steamer, then attach the handle and insert the included screw. Using the Bissell is a breeze. With the included measuring cup, add 15oz of water, (they recommend distilled or mineral free water) to the Bissell, plug in the cord, wait for the ready" light, and turn on the steam. Choose light steam for general cleaning, and heavy steam for tougher dried on spots. Move the Bissell like you would an upright vacuum cleaner. The 15oz of water cleaned almost the entire house. I had to add a little more near the end of 1800 square feet (that's how much of the house I did). Very little elbow grease is needed, as the steam does a superb job of removing dirt, grease, and grime. Unlike traditional mops, steam-cleaning sanitizes your floors quickly and easily, eliminating 99.9% of germs and bacteria. And you don't have a germ-filled mop to store at the end of it all.

You can use the on-board "spot boost brush" to scrub away tough, sticky messes. Remove the foot," and you have a set of stiff bristles that tackle the most challenging jobs. Bissell recommends using no harsh chemicals with the water; its not necessary.  I used our filtered refrigerator water, as it is demineralized.  Also included are a couple of Spring Breeze Scent Discs that you can insert in a small compartment on the front of the foot. They claim to leave the room smelling fresh, and Im sure you can purchase more at your local grocery store. Ive never really been into scents, so I passed on using them.

The Bissell appliance has a slim, sleek design that is perfect for under beds, coffee tables, and furniture. It also comes with a very long cord so stopping to change outlets is kept to a minimum. We have a fairly large house, and I finished the job in about 20 minutes. Thats with changing outlets three times, adding water, and waiting for the steam. Floors are clean, sanitized, and with no dirty water to contend with. Simply remove the mop pad from the foot of the Bissell, and machine wash in warm water. Also comes with a scrubbing pad, for tougher jobs. The Bissell 1806 Power Fresh Deluxe Steam Mop is worth every penny, as it has taken a rather time consuming and messy task, and made it quick and bearable. I happily give it 5 stars. Id give it more if I could.
1498632
It was easy to operate and I knew that I had to pick up wires and other obstacles.  I enjoyed watching it work.  The bounce-off mechanism works pretty well as it covered a lot of the floor since I have two islands in the room.  The disposable dusters really attract and hold the dust and throwing away the disposable duster was rather gratifying.  I hope to let my dry mop rot away.
My dogs seemed to enjoy watching it as much as I did.