NEWS – I don’t know about you but I use paper towels for EVERYTHING, and I’m always running out. It can get pretty expensive not to mention wasteful. The Rackōt75 cloth paper towels caught my attention because they come on a roll just like paper towels you buy at the store. However, unlike paper towels, they last a lot longer.
The reusable cloths are basically a tougher more durable version of paper towels. They’re made of tear-resistant cloth that is both lint-free and washable so you can use one over and over. The towels can be used either wet or dry. Perfect for common household tasks like wiping and dusting to tougher projects like dry mopping floors or washing and waxing cars.
A single roll of 75 perforated sheets can last up to six months, depending on what you use them for. You can purchase a roll of Rakōt75 cloth towels for $19.95 from The Grommet.
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REVIEW – The floors in my home are carpeted with Berber carpet with the exception of the kitchen and bathrooms which are tiled. We vacuum every day, and for the past few years, we have been using the Dyson V6. The Dyson works quite well, but over time I have grown tired of this chore which I usually do at night when I return home from work, and when the kids are in bed and can no longer make a mess, at least until they wake up next the next morning. Recently, I was offered the opportunity to test and review the Xiaomi Roborock E20 Vacuum Cleaner and I readily accepted. Here is my summary!!
What is it?
The Xiaomi Roborock E20 Vacuum Cleaner is an efficient vacuum with built-in Artificial Intelligence. It works quickly and efficiently with 1800Pa of suction power and uses a dual-gyro system, and motion tracking sensors to create a high-efficiency cleaning path for every room. There are 13 onboard sensors to provide drop avoidance, anti-collision, trap prevention, self-charging, and resumption. It is able to vacuum and mop and with the use of the relevant app it can be controlled to start, stop, schedule, customize, charge, spot clean, check accessory status, and control movement direction. It is able to switch/increase its suction power automatically when it transitions from wood floors to carpet, and if it runs low on power it returns to its dock to recharge then resumes where it left off. It communicates with the app via 2.4GHz Wi-Fi and has a 2600mAh lithium battery for a long-lasting charge.
What’s in the box
1 x Xiaomi Roborock E20 Vacuum Cleaner
1 x Dock Charger
1 x AC Power Cord
1 x Waterproof Docking Pad
2 x Mopping Pads
1 x Water Tank
1 x Brush Cleaning Tool
2 x Vacuum Filters
1 x Quick Start Guide
Design and features
Features Methodical cleaning: Dual-gyroscopes and high-precision optical tracking sensors allow E20 to clean methodically around a room, starting around the edge then the areas in between. Intelligent systems: A full suite of sensors gives E20 the intelligence to effectively tackle complicated environments without falling off ledges, getting stuck, or running out of power. Tangle Free: All brushes and wheels are designed to be tangle free, eliminating the need to open E20 robotic mop for cleaning. An included cleaning accessory can be used to remove hair from the outside of the cleaner making it perfect for picking up after your pets. Obstacle crossing: Able to clamber up over obstacles as high as 0.8in, E20 easily handles thresholds, thin carpets, and other low barriers. Carpet boost: When a carpet is detected, suction is increased to maximum to pull up deeply lodged dirt. Once off the carpet, normal suction returns. Washable Filter: A high-efficiency E11 filter captures 99.2% of dust and allergens, down to just 0.3 microns. Its washable design extends its life and reduces replacement frequency. Holiday Mode: In this mode, the LED indicator will dim, functions that have nothing to do with charging such as cleaning, recharging and remote control via wifi will be disabled, and the cleaner will enter low power consumption mode to maintain optimal battery performance.
Specifications
When you open up the cover on the top of the vacuum, you find the removable dust canister.
On the removable dust canister, there is a removable filter that attaches to the canister and prevents dust and debris for entering the suction chamber of the vacuum. The filters are actually washable and they provide two so that you can use the second while the first dries.
On the surface of the vacuum, there are 3 touch buttons. From left to right they are the spot cleaning button, the clean/on/off button and the recharge button. To reset the WiFi, you press and hold the spot cleaning and recharge buttons simultaneously for 3 seconds. The knob that is seen above the 3 touch control buttons is the omnidirectional recharge sensor.
If you look carefully at the picture below, you will see a small LED in the upper right-hand corner of the canister compartment. This LED is the WIFI indicator.
On the circular sides of the vacuum, there are two visible grilles. In the picture shown below, the grille on the left is the speaker, and on the right is the air outlet.
Underneath the vacuum, there is the main brush and suction port in the center, an extended 3-prong brush off to the side that allows the vacuum to brush square corners and to move dust into the path of its suction port, and the 3 wheels that it uses to maneuver. The diagram below the photo shows the details.
The picture below shows the docking mat that attaches to the charging dock. The vacuum rests on this mat when charging and when docked. The second row of pictures below shows the charging dock and the AC port located on its side.
Performance
This vacuum was basically a plug and play exercise, and it works very well. Initially, I did not find any clear instructions regarding the app, but I soon figured that I needed to download the Xiaomi Mi Home app which seems to recognize and control all AI devices within the Xiaomi device family. The Vacuums mapping ability is great and I am pretty sure that it does a better job of coverage than I do when using a handheld vacuum. I like the options to regulate the suctioning power and that even when it is at full power, its noise level is much lower than a conventional vacuum. Here is a short video of it performing. I included the ambient sounds for reference.
The following are some of the screens from the app:
For more information, click here to view the manual.
What I like
The size
The built-in technology
The overall vacuuming performance
Its ability to know when it has finished vacuuming or when it is low on power and automatically return to its base
The versatility that makes it adaptable to multiple surfaces
The app and its ability to control the vacuum for anywhere
What can be improved
Since there are no clear instructions regarding the app, maybe they can add QR Codes for IOS and Android to their manual
I don’t know. Maybe it can learn to bring me dinner?
Possibly makes me lazy? (lol)
Final thoughts
Initially, I was very excited to test and review this robot vacuum, but I was really not sure what to expect. I was unsure of its ability to really vacuum effectively in regards to sucking up dist and debris, and if it could do a good job of properly vacuuming the entire area. I have to say the I am more than pleased with this vacuum and so much so that my Dyson now resides in the closet and has been reassigned to cleaning furniture and other items/areas that the robot vacuum can’t. I give this vacuum two thumbs up and then some!!! Well done!!
Price: $329.99 Where to buy: Amazon Sample: The sample for this review was provided by Roborock.
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NEWS – Tired of bending over a dirty dustpan to pick up swept up messes? The EyeVac Home Touchless Vacuum is here to take care of that. It’s a low-profile stationary vacuum that’s always on and always ready. All you have to do is sweep debris to the EyeVac. Infrared sensors detect the sweeping motion, and the powerful 1000 watt vacuum automatically sucks up the mess. It easily picks up things like pet hair, cat litter, dirt, mud, dust bunnies, and is even powerful enough to pull in paper clips and screws.
The EyeVac doesn’t require bags, so it’s easy to clean. The debris that’s vacuumed up is deposited into a roomy canister that you empty when it gets full.
The unit not only cleans the floor it even uses washable filters to clean the air that is exhausted out of the device and back into the room.
The EyeVac Touchless Vacuum is available in four colors to match decor in any room; matte black, black, silver, and white.
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REVIEW – With two young kids who are always eating in my truck, I spend quite a bit of money each month vacuuming the back seat area and the inside of their car seats. I really like the convenience of having a portable vacuum of my own to keep in my truck, but I have tried many and they just never seem to be up to the task. My two main complaints are usually the build quality and lack of adequate suction power. This review is for the MECO Wet Dry Hand Vacuum Cleaner. Let’s see if it will finally be the one that can handle the job.
What is it?
The MECO Wet Dry Hand Vacuum Cleaner is a cordless vacuum dust cleaner that is lightweight and portable and can be wall mounted for easy storage. Since it has a built-in rechargeable battery, it can also be used in your car or wherever you need.
What’s in the box
1 x Meco Wet and Dry Vacuum Cleaner
1 X Multi-Function Brush
1 x Suction Nozzle
1 x Crevice Nozzle
1 x Storage Bag
1 x Wall Mount
1 x Set of Wall Mounting Screws
1 x Cleaning Brush
1 x AC Adapter
2 x HEPA Filter
1 x Dust Filter
1 x Instruction Guide
Design and features
Features:
Input: 100-240V, 50/60Hz Output: 9.4V, 500mA Size: 16.26 x 4.72 x 4.45 in Weight: 1.6KG Battery: 2000mAh Vacuum: 3-5K PA (2 Speed) Charge Time: 4-5 hours
According to the manufacturer:
【Dry & Wet Amphibious】Perfect for cleaning dust, debris, crumbs, pet hair, dog hair, cat hair, as well as liquids.
【Clean the pet Hairs】MECO handheld vacuum can be an ideal helper for vacuuming small debris quickly and conveniently, such as food debris, paper scraps, dirt dust, melon seed, pet fur, cigarette ashes, as well as liquids
The Meco Wet dry portable vacuum cleaner is a sleek looking handheld vacuum that measures approximately 16.26″ x 4.72″ x 4.45″.
On the top of the vacuum there is the button to connect/disconnect the dust canister, and behind it, there are 4 blue LED lights that represent the battery charge level in increments of 25%. Behind the LED lights there is the power button that when depressed offers 2 levels of power.
The picture below shows the vacuum with the multi-function brush attached and below it is a picture with the reverse view. Approximately midway on the bottom of the vacuum is the slot to attach the wall mount with the ac adapter port.
The wall mount connects to the slot on the rear of the vacuum and there are conduits to attach the AC adapter cord and plug to the wall mount.
The picture below shows the internal design and connecting points between the canister and the body of the vacuum.
Performance
The illustration below shows the parts of the vacuum cleaner and how they connect. The vacuum arrives fully assembled and partially charged. Once I charged it fully, it was ready for testing.
The first video below shows me trying the vacuum without any nozzle or brush just to see if its suction is strong enough to pick up any loose debris. It was not able to pick up much.
This next video shows me using the crevice nozzle to get between the ribs of the car mat to suction up debris. While the vacuum did do a better job with the nozzle, it still does not have enough suction to pick up all of the debris unless it is quite tiny. And, I did try it using the highest suction setting.
The last video shows me using the multi-function brush in one of the child car seats after my son had just enjoyed his fill of french fries. This time the vacuum with the brush did a better job but still did not suction up quite a bit of the debris.
I also tried the vacuum with sucking up water and again, in my opinion, it did just an ok job.
What I like
It is lightweight
It comes with a storage bag
It has a wall mount for that mounting option
Several useful accessories are included including an extra filter
What can be improved
Build quality
Suction
Final thoughts
The MECO Wet Dry Hand Vacuum Cleaner is a lot like several other hand vacuum cleaners that I have tried. I use this type of vacuum more for cleaning my truck than for in my home. I really like that this vacuum comes with a nice storage bag and several useful attachments, in addition to being capable as both a wet and dry vacuum. However, I do not find the suction to be any greater than others in the same class, and as seen in the videos in this review, its suction is in no way exceptional or strong enough to pick up much of the debris on the floor mats in my truck. In addition, I am concerned about how it will stand up to normal weekly use since parts of it do not feel sturdy enough to provide much assurance. For the price, it is a decent vacuum for light and loose dust, but not for heavy duty vacuuming needs.
Price: $45.99 – (Meco is offering 30% off with code: MSS29A95 – End date 01/15/2019) Where to buy: Amazon Source: The sample for this review was provided by Meco.
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NEWS – I’m not sure exactly how much help this tiny Dyson vacuum toy will be, but it looks like the full-sized Dyson used by Dad and Mom, complete with the “ball” structure that allows the big vac to twist and turn. The clear cylinder on the toy Dyson has tiny, colorful plastic balls that bounce around to show the “cyclonic action” as the vacuum works.
The toy vacuum has some suction at the foot of the vacuum, and there’s a small collection cup that needs to be emptied of the small bits of paper it will pick up as your child plays and learns how to do the chores that all of us need to do in our homes. It’s made of ABS and metal and stands 25″ tall. It requires 4 C batteries, not included. For ages 3 and up.
The Ball Toy Vacuum is available at Bed Bath & Beyond stores and online for $29.99.
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Approximately midway on the bottom of the vacuum is the slot to attach the wall mount with the ac adapter port.
