Swifter Sweeper Vac

Renoman · 10-04-2007, 07:02 PM

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Originally Posted by the-tenth

That's great. You ought to pitch this to their marketing department. I'd buy one if I saw a dude during the super-bowl, sweeping the floor and drinking a cold one. We own a Rainbow. It's the bomb. Never have to change any bags. Never loses any power. And that's pretty key considering Daisy the super shedder. We had an expensive cannister vac, and had to clean it out and wash out the filter every 10 minutes of use. It's not the greatest thing in the world for the stairs, but I love it. We also run it as an air purifier when the house is feeling really doggy.

Never heard of a Rainbow. Any information would be greatly appreciated.

Signed,
Buck and Chazz
The 2 GSDs, aka year round Super Shedders.

digits mama · 10-09-2007, 11:41 PM

Rainbow...My Favorite. Had one years ago and poor thing was so ratted but it made it with me for 15 years. I gave it away and bought a Kirby. Nothing in comparison. I grew accustomed to "seeing" the crap every vacuum. And It gave me a overwhelming sense of accomplishment to clean the tub. So Last year I got a updated version of the rainbow and I love it. The air purifier with the yummy air freshener additive is really nice. Freshens a room lickity split.

Renoman · 10-11-2007, 07:24 PM

OOHHH! I am so interested. Is a Rainbow better than a Dyson Animal????

digits mama · 10-12-2007, 12:17 AM

I have no idea about a dyson....

I like the fact that with the rainbow the water traps the dirt. With the Kirby..supposed to have filtered bags ect...no dust blah blah...bullhockey

I have lots of windows in my house..when the vaccuums on you can actually see the dust. Its not terrible, But with the rainbow there is none!

hopefaith · 10-16-2007, 05:35 PM

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Originally Posted by RonE

We have hardwood floors. Lots of hardwood floors.

We have a dog. She isn't an "aggressive shedder" like our double-coated lab who shed year 'round in two colors, but she sheds (though I've asked her politely not to.)

I bought a Swifter Sweeper Vac for about $30 and a box of 48 disposable pads for it for another $10 and, so far, I've very pleased. It has a rechargeable cordless vac that's supposed to pick up the "big chunks" but it picks up an amazing amount of dog fur. It's light-weight which is helpful if you like to drink a beer while vacuming and it's compact-enough to get under things and into tight corners.

I'll let you know how it holds up but, so far, it's a winner.

Esther's afraid of it, BTW. She's not afraid of a riding lawnmower or a ten-horse snowblower, but that little sweeper vac freaks her out.

How funny, my 3 mo old golden lab chases my stick broom when i sweep the kitchen floor. i will keep the swifter vac in mind when i sell my house and move. i do want to also mention i read in a few different places that the swifter liquid floor cleaner was a danger to animals. the information i read stated the floor cleaner had same ingredients as anti freeze. so i changed to the clorox mop.

RonE · 10-22-2007, 06:35 AM

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Originally Posted by hopefaith

i do want to also mention i read in a few different places that the swifter liquid floor cleaner was a danger to animals. the information i read stated the floor cleaner had same ingredients as anti freeze. so i changed to the clorox mop.

That's an urban legend.

http://www.snopes.com/critters/crusader/swiffer.asp

hungover · 07-09-2008, 06:52 AM

our bichons don't shed too much but they do have long wispy hair that floats around.

The most impressive vacuum that i have used is the miele revolution plus. The motor on the rotary brush head is rated at about 240w, it is so powerfull it drags itself across carpet. Overall the unit is powerful/quiet and beautifully made (german quality).

It is great for carpets and wooden floors- the rotating brush doesn't blow the hairs away.

The build quality of dysons is awful. i have actually had clients who brag about how they can extend the gaurantee at £90 per year for a machine that costs £250???

Miele products have an expected life span of 10 years- who needs the extended warantee???

poodleholic · 07-17-2008, 06:55 AM

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It's light-weight which is helpful if you like to drink a beer while vacuming and it's compact-enough to get under things and into tight corners.

ROFL!

Well, my dogs don't shed, but I've got the Dyson vac, which is awesome. But, forget about drinking a beer while using it! LOL

I picked up that Shark steam mop and WOW! I've got 12x12 mexican tile, and was really impressed with how easy and how well it cleaned the grout! Got the hand held steamer, and that works great to get Poodle nose art marks off the slider, and car windows! (That stuff gets like a cross between glue and cement!)

Willowy · 07-19-2008, 10:30 PM

I never saw this thread! But I did just buy a Swiffer Vac, and it's cool. I can't vacuum too much hair with it, but it does light duty very well. I have a Kirby for the carpets, and I'm satisfied with it so far. Maybe a Rainbow or Dyson Animal would be better, but I'm not replacing it now, not for what it cost!