give dust the brush-off - 3.7 volt rechargeable lithium ion battery
Some people in the world feel that the housework is very satisfactory and fulfilling.
Then there are the rest of us, who are ranked first in tax filing preparation.
It's better not to postpone it, though.
As with taxes, dealing with the mess a little earlier than later will stop the mess.
One of the most useful gadgets to clean up dirt quickly is handsheld vacuum.
Lightweight and portable, in the corner of the kitchen or laundry room, they can be easily reached without taking up a lot of real estate.
In the past year or so, a few new hands
Helds have entered the market, each with notable features.
The latest from Hoover, as part of its new Platinum line, comes with a charger and 18-
Volt LiNX battery, rechargeable lithium battery
Energy Star qualified ion battery.
These batteries can also be used with Hoover's new platinum stick vac (
More about these in next week's column). Lithium-
Ion batteries are known for their ability to maintain power before they are completely exhausted, so there will be no slow fading.
This stylish new hand
Sold at Wal-Mart for $170
Matt, Sears, Home Depot and Home Hardware are a very good machine.
It is light and easy to use with a small nozzle with a gap tool and brush that folds out from under the nozzle.
The brush is perfect for cleaning the top of the frame and door.
I found that I removed the basket in order to empty the basket a little bit of effort, but it may just be because the device is new.
The LiNX battery is fully charged for 12 minutes and fully charged within an hour.
The lamp at the top of the vacuum indicates when the power supply is exhausted and the lamp at the top of the charger base indicates when it is fully charged.
Please visit Hoover for information. com/platinum.
Living with Siberian Husky
I am eager to test a Dyson DC16 animal hand-its hobby is sleeping and falling off
Held sells for about $230 and comes with several accessories, including an electric brush strip for collecting pet hair.
While the design looks stylish, I found the trigger space too narrow to hold more than one of my fingers.
In just a few minutes my hands will be sore. Run-time on the 21. 6-volt lithium-
The ion battery is about 6 minutes.
It fully charges in about three hours, with a capacity of up to 80 in an hour.
I also found that when using it in closed spaces such as stairs, the air emitted from the top of the machine is strong enough to explode around some debris that has not yet been picked up.
That being said, if you have a pet, this is definitely a question to consider.
Brushbar has done an excellent job of removing pet hair from furniture with a variety of soft pad surfaces and is great for cleaning the interior of the car.
It's very easy to empty the lightweight Dyson-the bin has a quick release latch that users can dump quickly.
This unit is available in Sears, Bay, home decor, future stores and Dyson online. com.
Last year, Black and Decker took 18-
Pivot head-
About $65, much cheaper than Hoover or Dyson.
It is also much heavier than both.
But the price is very good.
Top features include a nozzle that rotates to 10 different positions, which allows the userto-reach spots.
It also has a built-in
Brush in the gap device and the indoor decoration that can be connected.
Germ Guardian, which sells a range of sterilized products, has launched cordless 7. 2-
I just found volt hand vac in my big local box.
The company claims that the unit's charging base has a small fan that attracts air, killing bacteria in the "target" air, and that the smell and allergens of ultraviolet rays last between 4,000 and 5,000 hours.
The Canadian Tire company offered this product for about $100, although I saw it on Kane's web for about $40.
Of course, if you're looking for a cheap, eco-friendly one
Friendly way to deal with small issues, you can pick up an old one at any time
Old fashioned dust proof pot.
Tire Canada sells a plastic hero brand mini dust pan with rubber lips and brushes for about $5. 50.
Or a metal dust pot with a hero, which sells for about $16, will never run out of electricity!
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