sheilamj1fan 2 Posted May 2, 2007 I can't live wthout my MAC cosmetics!! Be blessed! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Carlene 12 Posted May 2, 2007 This is an overall score. They tested on carpet and bare floors. These are the uprights only. Does anyone want to see the results on canisters? 1. Hoover Wind Tunnel Self Propelled Ultra 2. Eureka Boss Smart Vac Ultra 3. Kenmore Progressive with Direct Drive 4. Hoover Wind Tunnel Bagless 5. Eureka Ultra Whirlwind 6. Kirby Ultimate G Diamond Edition 7. Riccar SupraLite 8. Dyson The Ball All Floors 9. Oreck XL21-700 10. Hoover Wind Tunnel Bagless Self Propelled 11. Riccar Radiance 12. Bissell Cleanview II 13. Kenmore Progressive 14. Kenmore Progressive with Direct Drive 15. Dyson DC07 All Floors 16. Dyson DC14 Complete 17. Eureka The Boss 18. Sebo Automatic 19. Dirt Devil Vision Self Propelled 20. Eureka Bos 4D 21. Bissell Prolite 22. Bissell Lift-Off 23. Electrolux Aptitude 24. Miele Powerhouse 25. Dirt Devil Jaguar 26. Miele ART Red Roses 27. Sanyo Performance 28. Bosch Turbo Jet BUH 29. Bissell Powerforce 30. Kenmore Bagless 31. Sanyo Dirt Hunter Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Carlene 12 Posted May 2, 2007 While I have the mag open in front of me.....this is what it says about laundry detergents. 1. Tide with bleach 2. Tide cold water 3. Tide HE 4. Kirkland Signature Ultra 5. Tide with Downy 6. Tide with Bleach Alternative 7. Ultra Plus with Oxi-Clean (Sears) 8. All Stainlifter 9. Great Value Ultra Mountain Fresh (Wal Mart) 10. Wisk 11. All free and clear 12. Cheer dark formula 13. Gain with bleach alternative 14. Ultra Plus with fabric softener 15. Cheer Color Guard 16. Quixtar 17. Ultra Plus stain fighting formula 18. Era Max with bleach alternative 19. Seventh Generation free and clear 20. Shop Rite Ultra free and clear 21. Purex free and clear 22. Arm and Hammer 23. Ecover Ultra 24. Xtra with bleach alternative 25. Winn-Dixie Ultra 26. Sun Ultra 27. Tempo 28. Trader Joe's Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
travelgirl 3 Posted May 2, 2007 Thanks, Carlene! Wow, who'da thunk some of those even made the list....Sun Ultra???? I know it's not high on the list, but there are so many brands, it's sort of impressive to even be ON it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Carlene 12 Posted May 2, 2007 Thanks, Carlene! Wow, who'da thunk some of those even made the list....Sun Ultra???? I know it's not high on the list, but there are so many brands, it's sort of impressive to even be ON it. I agree. And Kirkland (number 4) is Costco's store brand. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lucy 0 Posted May 2, 2007 Sheila, I second you on the MAC cosmetics! Especially "Diva" lipstick. I wear it every day! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Time2live 0 Posted May 2, 2007 Hey has anyone ever used the space saver bags....where you suck out all the air and store bedding and such in them? A few of my favorite things are:' Clorox wipes - Lemon scent...Luv these things and I use them for everything. Windex wipes - luv using them for the tv screens and computer screens cuz they are streak free. Suave kids hair detangler....which I luv so much that my best friends brings it from the USA since I can't find it here in Calgary. Tons of other things but these three are definitely in my top ten. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
travelgirl 3 Posted May 2, 2007 Hey has anyone ever used the space saver bags....where you suck out all the air and store bedding and such in them? A few of my favorite things are:' Clorox wipes - Lemon scent...Luv these things and I use them for everything. Windex wipes - luv using them for the tv screens and computer screens cuz they are streak free. Suave kids hair detangler....which I luv so much that my best friends brings it from the USA since I can't find it here in Calgary. Tons of other things but these three are definitely in my top ten. I have used the space saver bags....don't waste your money. The ziplock type seal where you put the stuff into the bag through doesn't hold very well....and I've had them rip on me. They seem pretty cheap. I couldn't live without my clorox wipes, either, I keep a big container in my bathroom, and wipe down the toilet seat and rim every day with it. Keeps it sparkling clean! I also do a quick swish with the toilet brush every day, too, with or without cleaner, makes no difference... (don't have to get out the big guns or chemical cleaners to clean it anymore) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
amom 0 Posted May 2, 2007 I CAN NOT live without my DYSON. I figured if I can spend 700.00 for a dog I can spend 400 for a DYSON, to keep the dog hair up off the floors. I've had a lot of vacuums and I would rate this one the best out of all. One more thing is my Little Green Machine ProHeat. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Carlene 12 Posted May 2, 2007 I CAN NOT live without my DYSON. I figured if I can spend 700.00 for a dog I can spend 400 for a DYSON, to keep the dog hair up off the floors. I've had a lot of vacuums and I would rate this one the best out of all. One more thing is my Little Green Machine ProHeat. I understand completely. I feel the same way about my Oreck, although I have not tried all the others in the CR study. I'm glad you mentioned price, because I forgot to. The number one rated vacuum (Hoover Wind Tunnel Self Propelled Ultra) cost just $250, and number two was a mere $140, while my beloved Oreck retails for $700. That was sticker shock, I don't mind telling you. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mal 0 Posted May 2, 2007 Lucy, I LOVE my Dyson. I would vacum every day if didn't have to admit it to anyone...LOL. I do vacum about three times a week and the Dyson so far has been able to handle it very well! I have been through sooooo many vacumes, sometimes every other month. I became soooo frustrated that I purchashed my Dyson out of anger because I was tired of replacing vacumes. My Dyson has stood strong. It was deffinatly worth the $$, I would have spent three times the cost of it by now replacing it with others. Love it, love it!! I would deffinatly reccomend them! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kity 2 Posted May 2, 2007 Carlene~ Yes the memory foam ROCKS!!! It is a Cal King, and was about $4000.00 (I just made my last payment this week!). But is is awesome. It responds to your body heat, but then when you get up it "comes back". If my toes are laying there and Imove them, I can feel the ridges from where each toe was...how cool is that. Again the best $$$ I've ever spent on myself!! And a 20 year warranty! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mrs Husker 3 Posted May 2, 2007 books, books and more books. I love to read. Also can't give up my food Saver (wore out the first one), my pressure cooker (love canning) and my George Forman. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
edieparks 2 Posted May 2, 2007 I could not live without .. Rainbow vacuum cleaner - I have all tile (and pets) Until I get burned out on it... Lipton White tea yummm edie Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wheetsin 714 Posted May 2, 2007 I've contributed a few times, so now I'm gonna take. Central vaccuum. We have been getting bids and it looks like we're right around $1200. I've heard great reviews on them. But it's hard to imagine something having good suction when you're on the other end of a 20ft hose. So - central vaccuum. Works? Worth it? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites