Short term life
iRobot Roomba Pet Series 532 Vacuum Cleaning Robot

I loved this machine at first. I bought the pet series as I have two cats and loved the idea of a vacuum running every day by itself. It worked well - it did require frequent cleaning of the brushes but still loved it. After about 9 months the battery started to have a shorter and shorter run time. I purchased a new battery and was back in business. Then about a month after the year warranty ran out, the brushes stopped turning. After cleaning them thoroughly (inside and out) - it worked again - for about a week. I did another cleaning and it didn't last for a room. After researching them online, I found that the motor on this model burns out often or the plastic gears wear and it stops turning. I did everything I could to clean and help it work short of taking it in for service - which ranged from to 0 just to check it out. It was over 0 to buy. I finally decided to give it to a charity that either fixes and sells or sells electronics for parts.

Many reviews speak of it failing just after the warranty runs out. That was my experience as well. Their support offered a new model - but no satisfaction for this one.

For less than more, I bought a Dyson Animal. It may not run itself, but my carpets are cleaner, it doesn't stop, and I don't have to repeatedly remove fur from the brushes to get my small apartment clean.

VERY disappointed.

Amazing and pet friendly!
This is just an initial review of this exciting investment. Yes...an investment; in time, comfort,
expedience and satisfaction. I just received my iRobot Roomba 532 yesterday, July 31, 2010. Althought it
is premature to write a review of its reliability--in the long term--I can atest to my purchase
satisfaction. There is no initial buyer's remorse...yet! Ha-ha.
I have three Shih Tzu dogs. One is a senior and the other two are just pups--13 moonths and 9-weeks
old. I put the iRobot on charge as soon as I unpacked it. The packaging was excellent!
Today I put it--the Roomba--to the test. I must admit, it is quite amazing! The test area: Family
Room. That's where dirt gets heavy--porcelain tiles, a round center rug, puppy crate, and virtually
everyone's play ground.
If you have had, or have, puppies--you know how scared, or excited at all the noises and people in
their surroundings. Well, my 9-week-old puppy was never intimitated or surprised by the iRobot. That was
great! This is iRobot is so quiet! And it runs smoothly! This iRobot is so quiet and it's efficient! What
a pleasant and satisfying experience!
The iRobot performed to standard, as advertised, and lived up to all the hype to boot! My family room
is 18-ft by 16-ft. Using the Virtual Walls that come with the system was fantastic. They worked just
great. The Roomba went back to Home Base--smoothly. It's charging now, took approximately 1-hr to
complete, and ready for its next room--the kitchen--I will say...the iRobot Roomba is everything it's made
out to be.
For a disabled person this would be a great investment. But, research the other models, because they
could have the features you really need. I could have purchased another model with added features, like
iRobot Roomba Pet Series 532 Vacuum Cleaning Robotremote control. The next purchase is the Scooba! Use it to mop the floors, and the Dirt Dog next.

WOW!
I love, love, love this Rumba! I have a Lab and a Husky so you can imagine the pet hair. This Rumba really does the trick. I have another Rumba and love it. Everyone should have a Rumba!!!!

Best anniversary present ever!
OK, I love my Roomba.

My biggest complaint is its lazy! It will run for maybe an 1.5 hrs & then need to be charged. I think it should last longer than that. As most ppl said the other pain is I wish it held more dirt. I have 2 dogs that shed nonstop so it requires frequent cleaning. Its not that terrible but too bad there isnt a better solution.

I dont set up walls either, I just let it go & clean my entire downstairs. It would probably be even better if I just left it to do a single room at a time.

My dogs who are freaks dont even care about it.

HUGE time-saver for pet owners!
After reading all the reviews and adjusting my expectations accordingly, we finally took the plunge and bought one of these. We have 3 cats, 2 of which are very long-haired and shed EVERYWHERE. We were pretty much looking for a "maintenance" solution between thorough vacuumings. I have to say that this does the trick in every way possible. It's a pet hair magnet! Our big area rug looks great after daily uses, and the hardwoods look clean and dust-free as well.

That being said, I was hoping we'd be able to tell it to clean as we were on the way out the door for work in the morning, but that's proven not to be a possiblity given our area rug. We intentionally avoided as many dark colors as possible when we bought the rug because of our light-colored cats, but there are a few dark spots on it that after awhile will cause the 'bot to stop and ask to be moved elsewhere. It only takes a second to move it, but we've just taken to using it while we're at home doing other things so we can keep an eye on it and keep it on task.

As I've read elsewhere and found to be true, it's to be considered an 80/20 device...it will do 80% of the work for you, which is more than enough for day to day cleaning. We're basically down to running the vacuum once a week just to get the few dark spots on the rug and in the tight spaces where even the 'bot can't get. Other than that, we clean it after every cycle (dustbin and brushes) and clean the caster wheel once or twice a week. Takes less than 5 minutes and it's all ready for the next use.

All in all, worth every penny for the time it saves us. Still waiting for one of our cats to take it for a "test drive", though. ;)

Miele Polaris S4212 Canister Vacuum Cleaner
Like this vacuum very much. It is so much quiter than other vacuums. I can use the Miele vacuum late at night and do not have to worry about the noise disturbing the neighbors. The suction is also very good and it is easy to maneuver. I have had many vacuums. The last one was a Hoover which I bought only about six months ago and it was noisy and it kept breaking.

perfect for pet owners with hardwood floors
wow, love this vacuum. super powerful, feels solid/high quality, great suction, great air filtration, super super quiet -- my animals don't get freaked out by it, and you can carry on a conversation at normal volume while using it. amazingly light and maneuverable. i live in an apt, and found the cord length to be quite long for my needs. when purchased from this seller, it came with a hepa filter and 2 bags. i had a dyson animal ball before this, and feel that this is a much better vacuum in terms of quality, and experience (it's cheaper, lighter, quieter, cleans the air as well, extremely powerful, easier to maneuver). my 6'2" husband had no issues using this vacuum, as the metal pole attachment extends quite a lot for taller folks. haven't owned this for very long, so will report back after some time.

Wife loves it
First let me start by saying, I hate to vacuum.................most people do. Our last vacuum purchase was an awful Oreck which my wife insisted we get, I defered to her wishes. She hated it from the moment we brought it home. Lasted a little over 2 years and began to fall apart, not minor stuff, but actively dying.
I got tired of having the problems with the Oreck, did some research and decided on this model. Not over the top, or under for that matter, as we have hard wood flooring and throw rugs. This vacuum is amazing. It is quiet, and POWERFUL!!!
I did not go for the turbohead and am glad I did not, as this unit as a stand-alone works wonders.
My only complaint is the one i see most often written, the cord is too short, but as this is a small unit, it makes sense.
I will have my wife write an update after a few months once the glow of newness has worn off, but for now I will say, if you need a powerful lightweight vacuum that suits all household needs, this here is the one.

Durable Performer
Like most people I researched vacuum cleaners for a couple of weeks before deciding on the Miele. I had less than satisfying experiences with various cleaners in the past including Hoover and even Shop Vac's. I don't have a lot of carpet but I do have bare floors and rugs. I wanted something versatile with decent suction and something that didnt sound like an aeroplane when it runs. I am definately happy with the Miele purchase. It is nice and quiet, well made and has effective suction power. I have two cats and a dog and we all regularly track all sorts of dirt in from outdoors. I am also tall and I find the adjustable handle is capable of accomodating height for a relatively effortless vacuum. I am glad I paid a little more as it was definately worth it. I have owned this model for 8 months now and no complaints.

Better than a dirt devil or a hoover or a sears or a you name it
The vacuum works very good. It doesn't have a beater bar that spins but I can't see where that matters and neither can my wife.

It is very quiet compared to any other vacuum I have heard.

We bought the budget bags and my wife hasn't said anything negative about them.

If you're on the fence I say go for it

Cord is too short so get a six or eight foot extension cord. I took a star off for that

Love everything- cleans like new
love My Robot- actually got rid of most of my furniture that had legs too short for easy access- replacement parts- excellent!!!!!!!

Exactly what one would expect, plus a little more.
Do I "love" new Roomba brushes? Not really, but this kit made my Roomba perform almost like new. In fact, the brush seems much better designed than the original. The original had a pair of plastic plates and the rotating knob on the end that would fall off during cleaning, and broke. I fixed them a few times, and then decided to buy this kit. The new parts are much better.

Nice fit!
We ordered this for our older 500 series, and the brushes actually fit better than the original brushes it came with. Amazon's service was great too. Everything made it, and our roomba is back to cleaning our place for us!

Not Aerovac
Official replacement parts are great. Just note that the filters are yellow - the old style filters. Most new roombas come with the Blue Aerovac filters. They are completely different.

Works Great
This set is a must have for any aging Roomba! The new large brush seems to work better than the original. Still wondering about the side brush...older (orange)model has several arms and new (yellow/white) one has 3. Set is a little expensive but overall a great buy! Would recommend!

does not live up to video
video showed it picking up dry coffee grounds without being over them but the vac would not pickup litter no matter how many times it passed over it

Perfect for a house with all types of flooring!
Our house has mostly hardwood with carpet and tile in a few rooms. This stick vac makes it so easy to do the entire house which I can do with one vacuum and one battery charge. The brush roll on/off button is perfect! The hand vac is SO powerful, and I love the built in extender! I am so happy with this purchase!

Love this Vacuum
This may cost more than some others but it is light weight and very powerful - even on plush carpet with cat hair. And it is easy to clean.

Best cordless I ever used!
Hoover got it right on this one! Out of the box it was easy to put together. I love the batteries being exchangeable. Has plenty of power and a big plus being able to turn the brush off for hard surfaces. Good looking unit too.

disappointed, limited uses
Generally disappointed. Floor Vacuum suction is weaker than I need. Picks up things like dirt/dust. But cannot pick up big pieces of dirt or anything heavy in a deep grout gap between ceramic floor tiles. For example it cannot pick up a penny on the floor. Also on occasion if you don't realize the canister has filled up it or the throat clogs it blows dust out the back end all over your floor (my wife refuses to use it again because of this). I made the mistake of trying to pickup fur the dog had shed - it clogged up quickly and you must use you fingers to clear the suction tube which is VERY small in diameter (like the size of a quarter) - so dont suck up anything big or fluffy. Is also louder than I expected from an electric vac. Face is narrower than a regular vac so you must make maybe 50% more passes to cover an area. It is however light and easy to move around and lift and not having a cord is great. Would be OK for light duty pickups of spills of lighter weight/smaller pieces of material - like coffee grounds.

powerful. does its job
wanted HEPA vacuum that is powerful so that I, who has dust allergy can be free of dust mites.

does its job perfectly.

I couldn't ask more.

Thanks Bissell.

p.s. seems like I have to buy a filter later after I use this one? How oftne should I replace them?

Bissell Healthy Home 16N5
I absolutely love this vacuum cleaner! The hose reaches to the top of my curio cabinet with ease,the stair attachment is a great plus, and the easy snap on and off canister I just love. This is just a great all around vacuum for the price.

I would recommend it to anyone looking for a super vacuum at this price.

I did my research before purchasing this vacuum. I also read many reviews about this vacuum and now I can also be a good witness for this vacuum.

I believe I read you can also purchase addional attachments for this vacuum which I will look into in the near future.

Happy, Happy, Happy,
Gail Welch

Great vacuum
This vacuum has been well worth the investment. It performs much better than our old vacuum and we can really tell the filter is working as we vacuum the hair from our four cats. The dust container is much easier to detach and empty than our previous vacuum as it has multiple ways to empty, even an option for someone with dust allergies, as my husband has. It does not get all of the cat hair out of our carpets, but I doubt anything could. I am satisfied with the improved performance and have not had an issue yet.

Waste of money
This vacuum looks impressive but it is not. This does a terrible job on cleaning carpets. Fibers just get spit out and do not get taken up into the canister. After a few uses it is making a strange thumping noise. It has very small hole to take up the dust and fibers that is offset to one side. Thus the brush cannot propel the debris efficiently to be taken up. So the fibers either stick to the brush roller or come flying back out. Cheap price equals cheap quality. Not sure where to turn for a good quality vacuum these days. They all seem to have ditched the bag concept but personally I think that worked much better than these bagless varieties. When you empty these bagless canisters all the junk you vacuumed up flies up in a fine mist as it hits the bottom of the trash bag you put it in. Anybody with a good vacuum suggestion would be appreciated.

Great vacuum
This is a great vacuum. I have only used it a few times but it is quieter and lighter than the one it is replacing. I also like the fact that I can control turning on the powerbrush from the handle. I also like the fact that the hose stretches quite far and then goes back to a normal length (kind of like a slinky feel to it). Well worth the money.

LOVING IT!!
This is the coolest vacuum. I have had others that spewed stuff around requiring several swipes to get the mess, but this vacuum get sit the first time every time. I have not had it long, so I cannot speak on how it holds up over time. But sure loving it now. Easy to roll. Easy to empty. Gets the cat hair. So cool.

don't use on sawdust
I was about to post another scathing review of this, as it stopped sucking up much of anything (actually started blowing stuff back out!) with less than a year of use. I had found and emptied the clog in the vertical tube leading into the canister, with no improvement.

Today, I discovered a major clog in the lower part of the vacuum, which consisted mostly of sawdust from various projects I've done. When I managed to get that cleaned out, it worked like new.

So, truly use it for regular, light cleaning, not for anything like a floor covered in sawdust. Or, if you do, check the lower part of the vacuum periodically for clogs. It wasn't that hard to clean out.

worth every penny
Bought this vacuum because I have mostly wood floors in my home with a few carpets. Thought it would do an ok job on the carpeting but it works much better than I expected. Easy to empty dust canister, no bags to buy or change. Goes easily from floor to carpet with a touch of a button. Picks up the cat hair that my big canister vac would miss. Battery indicator light lets me know how much power is left when the vacuum is on. Doesn't lose power as battery gets low. Also very easy to maneuver and because of its size and weight, I can use it on my carpted stairs. Love this vacuum, thought is was a little pricey, but worth the extra money.

Perfect Little Vaccum
This vaccum is so easy to use and very light. I use it daily. I think it works better than the big vac. Battery life is fine - lasts long enough to get the job done. Fast recharge time. With two teenage boys and a dog this is a great product.

Handy little helper
I bought this vacuum after reading many reviews. I knew to expect a 15-20 minute battery life. I wanted something to clean our hard floors and to touch up the carpet. I LOVE IT!! It is so convenient. I have never owned a cordless vacuum, so I have nothing to compare it to, except a broom and dustpan. It is so much more convenient than a broom, or a little vacuum with a cord. I have a baby and 2 dogs... constant messes. I whip this thing out and have the mess cleaned up in 2 minutes. The vacuum gets dog hair, crumbs, and dust. My corded all-use vacuum is needing to be replaced. I used it then followed up with this vacuum on carpet in the bedroom. This vacuum picked up so much dog hair and dust that my big vacuum left behind. So this vacuum does have some power, I'm just assuming that for carpet, I will require a heavy-duty, corded vacuum to remove all the dog hair and dander. That being said, Hoover has made a WONDERFUL product for everyday cleaning!! Highly recommend!!

Hoover Tempo is great
My wife and I bought the Hoover Tempo in July (2010). In spite of some negative comments, it has been the best sweeper we ever bought. It is not too heavy and cleans both rugs and bare floors superbly. How they can sell it at such a low price is hard for me to understand, but I like it.

Surprisingly effective vacuum
I initially bought this vacuum because it was highly rated here on Amazon and it was about as expensive as getting my previous vacuum fixed. This vacuum is very light, and it "sucks" better than any vacuum that I've had, making it extremely effective for cleaning carpet as well as picking up other dust and dirt. It's inexpensive enough to be a throwaway item.

hoover tempo upright
An excellent machine, especially for the price. vacuums extremely well, even seems self-propelled, has all necessary attachments. would have bought two if i thought i'd live that long.

lasted two months
We had this vacuum for two months and it stopped working. Can't wait to take it apart to see what is wrong.

Excellent buy
After my mom saw a vacuum at a retail store she was going to buy, I checked on line for reviews. Not a good deal. She insisted on a Hoover(she's 80 and stuck in her ways) and this product had excellent reviews, was a Consumer Reports Best Buy and a far better price that the one she saw. She agreed and we bought. Came quickly,was extremely easy to assemble and very light-weight. She turned it on to test and it almost vacuummed itself. She loved the almost self-propelled aspect and said it was doing a better job that her tried & true, 15 y/o Hoover ever had. Only wish it had come with a couple bags, but at this price, not a big issue.

Love this Vacuum!
I hate to get emotional about a vacuum cleaner, but if you knew of all the years I have struggled with other vacuums, it would be easy to understand. I have hardwood floors, and the floor attachment doesn't scratch the finish, and you can clean underneath the lowest furniture easily. It is so light weight and easy to handle, both with or without the strap. I put the attachments in an old reusable shopping bag and hang them on the door knob when I walk into a room to clean, so they are right there with me when I need to change them: I prefer this than having them attached to the vacuum itself. The cord is long enough to be able to vacuum the whole upstairs (and down the stairway, too) without having to move to another plug. The reason I gave it 4 stars instead of 5 is that I bought (at Amazon's suggestion) the disposable paper bags, only to find that an adapter is needed in order to use them, but I haven't been able to find where to buy one (adapter) yet. It comes with the reusable cloth bag that works very well. Also, the power is adequate for normal household vacuum jobs, but if you sometimes need a bit more suction, you might upgrade to one a bit stronger - which would mean more weight to carry. I highly recommend it to anyone with wood floors - or any other smooth surface.

Excellent Purchase
I bought this vacuum several months ago and have been extremely pleased with it. I use it in my 700 sq ft condo. My place has parquet wood flooring, and several large afghan rugs. I find that the vacuum has great suction on both surfaces. I also like the eco-friendliness of the reusable bag. I am a petite female, so appreciate that the vacuum is light weight and can be easily slug across my shoulder. Additionally, all of the attachments have been great for doing furniture, lamp shades, cobwebs in the corners, baseboards, dusting, etc.

Perfect!
This couldn't be a more perfect fit for my condo! I have mainly wood floors and area rugs. This does a much better job than any vacuum I've tried, including "hard floor" uprights. The only thing some may find distasteful is having to empty the bag. If you have dust allergies, this vacuum may not be for you. It's not "bagless" in the usual sense, but rather it has a permanent dust bag that you need to empty. Just shake it out and rinse and air dry the bag when necessary. Doesn't bother me in the least. No more trying to find "special" bags as with some vacuums. Type "T" bags, anyone?? My old Eureka canister hits the trash!

If you're worried about suction, try removing the hose from the business end and sticking the vacuum flat to a wall! I remember seeing this demo when I was a kid back in the 70's and you know what? It STILL works!

Hoover update
I have an older Portapower-Hoover and I recently bought a new one.It's great and the only thing I do not like about it is the new hose because it is too short and low quality. The old hose is longer and made well and I do not use the new one at all,my wife & I clean houses so we use the Hoover constantly it is light and durable.Hoover should have kept the old hose. J.H.

Excellent for our house with hardwood floors and three shedding dogs (and a cat!)...
We have struggled over the years to find the right vacuum for our needs, which is to clean up enormous amounts of pet hair from three huge, shedding dogs from our wood floors. If we go more than a day or two without vacuuming we end up with giant pet-hair-bunnies rolling around everywhere. However, virtually all of the vacuums we tried fell short for one reason or another.

Then we decided to take a chance on this vacuum, and while it is not perfect it has been, by far, the closest fit for our needs. Pros and cons as follows:

Pros:
It has a long cord. We can do our entire house from one central plug with no extension cords. Our house is smallish, so this may not apply to larger houses, but the cord is very long by vacuum standards, which is convenient.

It's lightweight and maneuverable. We typically use the shoulder strap across our chest to the opposite shoulder which holds the vacuum in place securely, and leaves both hands free for vacuuming/picking up/moving furniture/etc.

It can reach into small spaces. A lot of our furniture sits on legs that are about 3-4 inches high, leaving an area underneath that can gather mountains of pet hair. Using the smaller attachments, the long extensions, and the long hose, we can easily vacuum under our couches, tables, and other furniture without moving them.

It's powerful. This vacuum gobbles up all the dirt, dust, and pet hair in our house without any issues.

Good assortment of attachments.


Cons:
The bag is messy to empty. It's a reusable bag, although you can also buy disposable bags if you choose.

The shoulder strap can be uncomfortable. As I said above, we wear the strap across our chest to the opposite shoulder, and the strap pulls against the side of the neck, and can chafe. We ended up buying the Domke U.S. Post Office Shoulder Pad for it, which works great.

There's no place to store/organize attachments when not in use. So if you're using one attachment and want to switch, you have to go back to wherever you have the attachments stored and get the new one. We solved the storage by using coathooks on the inside of a closet door, including one to hang the vacuum from, but it would be nice if the attachments were either attached to the unit at all times, or at least in a carry bag or something you could cart around with you easily.

None of the attachments are powered, meaning no beater bars or spinning brushes. For us this isn't a big issue since our house is mostly hardwood floors and leather/vinyl seating, but if you have a lot of carpeting or rugs, and/or want to use it on cloth upholstery, this might not be the vacuum for you.

Best small sized vacuum
I bought this vacuum to replace my Dirt Devil. I am a professional auto detailer and wanted something powerful, yet small. I got tired of lugging around the house sized canister. The battery rechargable vacuums on the market don't have enough power for my needs. I was quite surprised to find that it actually cleaned the interior of the car with vigor! Compact and easy to use, sturdy as well. Love the stainless steel design.

The only drawback for me is that the steel body gets hot to the touch after being on for a bit. if you are not using it for work and just picking up a little mess in the house or doing the stairs, this probably won't be an issue. Also, I will have to empty the bag more on such a small vacuum. I plan to buy the reusable cloth bag to save money on purchasing throwaway bags. Moreover, I am purchasing the shoulder strap Metro Vac sells on their web site to solve the problem of the vacuum body getting hot to my touch. That, along with the flexible hose, will keep me from having to constantly touch the vacuum while using. These issues don't keep me from giving it 5 stars or from recommending this product to others. On top of all the good stuff, it is made in the U.S.A!

Good but has some issues
I bought this vac mainly to use on the interior of my car but unfortunately it's plagued with a some issues:

1. The power cord is so short as to be useless. So plan on always keeping an extension cord hooked up to it.
2. It is very awkward to hold by it's handle in tight places like the floor of your car, under seats, etc, so I end up just holding it by it's body... which is not ideal.
3. The main, wide attachment does not stay on tight and is constantly falling off the vacuum... extremely annoying.
4. The air exhausting out of the back of the vacuum is so strong you wonder if the vacuuming you're doing is effective at all or if you're just creating a typhoon. ( I realize this is the result of the unit's strong motor and suction but with the vac being so compact, there's no way to direct the outgoing airflow in a different direction.)

It does have a couple redeeming qualities though... it seems very sturdy. And it looks cool!

But if you are buying a vac for car care you might want to explore some other options.

It sucks a lot, but that's not the issue
The different attachments fit to the body of the vac very poorly.. almost making it useless. Very frustrating to use and quite disappointing.

metro vac good item, but warning...
It is nice looking sturdy and light-weight metal, has lots of suction power, the cord is long (I still have to add another extension to be able to reach the entire car), it is not rechargeable, does not plug into your car, and the attachments come off too easily. It makes me nervous vacuuming because I know the attachments are going to pop off no matter how hard I push them on to the nozzle - it drives me bonkers once I get going - and over the noise (it's very loud) one can hear my annoyance. I have duct tape holding the attachments on. It heats up quickly and limits the usage time, as I am worried the motor will strain and burn out. Also you must buy a hose separately (if you feel you need it) and the small bags must also be purchased (but it comes with two) however bags are more hygienic. I am generally pleased with this little vac (it is moderately powerful) and I also use it to clean lint traps, pet hair, drapes and mattresses. Except for the #@*#ing attachments coming off it is good, but I would have priced it more fairly at not .

well built vac, but small filter bag
It is a heavy duty construction and strong suction, only wish it had a bigger filter bag. Will be purchasing a lot of bags as it appears to hold no more than a cup full of dirt.

Great product
This handheld steamer works FANTASTIC on my large bird cage! Although I still use a bird safe cleaner, this product got deep into the crevices, and other hard to clean areas of the cage. It also does a great job to clean around stool, behind the faucets and in the tub. Now, I don't believe it would do the job all by itself, but I have found I am using less cleaning products and it makes everything smell fresher.

Great For Household Cleaning
I also own a Haan steam mop so I had confidence in buying another Haan product. I have used the steamer quite a lot in the short time I've owned it and it has worked well so far. Using this product reduces the time I spend on cleaning and I use less commercial cleaning products overall. In my opinion, this is a perfect size for a woman, particularly if your are on the petite side and I don't mind that it doesn't hold more water as others have mentioned. The unit does not have an On/Off button which I do miss (their steam mops do). Other than that I have no complaints. The top has a safety feature where you have to push down to unlock it and remove it to open and then reverse that procedure when closing it. Do take the time to let it cool down a bit in between tasks to avoid burn injury. I don't see this as a drawback. Woman are natural multitaskers so I just do something else while I'm waiting for it to cool down. It does a wonderful job in the kitchen, bath/shower, mirrors, etc. and I am optimistic it will hold up as well as my steam mop has. If you have a husband and kids, you NEED this to tackle some of their messes! Value priced and does the job.

Super Cleaner!
Found this to be a super, super cleaner! Have a sunroom with sliding glass windows. Cleaned all the black yuk out of the tracks and cleaned the windows beautifully! Have used it in other places like Kitchen and Bathrooms and it does a magnificent job. Only problem I found is that you get a ton of attachments with it and no real instruction as to what they are all for and how to use them.

What a P.O.S. this is
Before I start, I usually give out good reviews. This product is just ridiculous! It doesn't clean as easy like the one on TV ... NOT EVEN CLOSE TO IT. I own the haan mop, that was a great product. but this??? If you're looking to make your life easier, stay away from this. You've been warned. I can't recommend anything else because after testing out this product, I refuse to try any steaming product. Bad experience for me. I'll only stick to my haan mop steamer and that is it for haan.

Great investment!
This is the best investment I ever made! It works wonderfully! I cleaned my entire bathroom including walls, windows, screen for windows, shower curtain, cabinets...everything. What I loved about it was that everything is clean without a tacky residue like some cleaning products leave behind. After my bathroom was clean, I cleaned my stove top. It took off all the old stains that I was unable to remove. I cleaned my microwave and then cleaned the screens for the fan over the stove - I hadn't cleaned that in years. It took a while to get all the gunk off it, but it worked without any elbow grease. Love all the attachments that came with the unit. What might be a downside to some is that you have about 15 minutes worth of steam in the unit, but a bigger unit would be too heavy to hold for any length of time. I didn't find it a problem waiting for the unit to cool down (2-3 minutes), then refilling the water and waiting for the water to heat up (another 3 minutes). I'm a multi-tasker, so it wasn't an issue for me. I highly recommend this product. My appliances never had this shine to them before!