Product review: MOOSOO Vacuum Cleaner Corded Stick Vacuum

Moosoo corded vacuum cleaner is best for tile, hardwood floor, and any other smooth surface.  It works okay on my silk rug with a very shop nap, but it does not as well on the rug with a higher nap.  This is because this vacuum does not have a rotation brush. It has a strong vacuum opening and it has a non-rotating retractable brush which helps dislodge dirt.

It comes with a very long cord so I can reach every spot in any specific room without unplugging.  The handle of the vac adjusts from 19" to 31".  It weighs under 3 pounds (2.8 pounds) and has a slim cleaning head.  The cleaning head is slim because the motor and the dust bin are located at the top of the handle.  This design is great for getting into narrow places, but the drawback is that you can't leave the vacuum free-standing (it is top-heavy).  Not a big deal, but different.  Cleaning the dust bin with this design is a little harder. The manual recommends removing the attachments before emptying the dust bin.  After a few uses, I found a way to do it without removing the brush by putting a small trash bag over the entire dust bin and then working through the bag to open and release the dust.  This is a time-saving trick for me. 

The package comes with a spare filter and several attachments which you can see in the attached photo.  I can easily convert it to a handheld vac that works with attachments included in the package.

Pretty nice vac, I use it in the basement and workroom and does a very good job.


This is a replacement filter for D600 on Amazon by following this link.


You can find it on Amazon by following this link.


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Product review: Bottom Buddy Toilet Tissue Wiping Aid Personal Hygiene Wand

I needed one of these gizmos after back surgery when I could not bend or twist. I have been very pleased to discover the tool of this kind as it solved one of the annoying problems due to the lack of mobility in my back. This design was the first one I tried and since then I have tried several different aids. This particular gadget does not work well in the back because the ball of toilet tissue is too thick to get into the crevices.

I found that another "Bottom Buddy" workes better, it is called Ideaworks Long Reach Comfort Wipe. The main difference is that it is slimmer, and it works just like a hand, without having a big mop at the end of the wand.


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Product review: MOOSOO Cordless Vacuum Cleaner 17Kpa

This is my second cordless stick vacuum. I love cordless vacs, they are so much easier to use and let me clean faster without having to move the cord out of the way and unplug and replug as I clean around the house. Cordless works great on the stairs.

My first cordless vac had the motor on the bottom.  Moosoo cordless has the motor and the dust bin at the top.  A big advantage of this design is that the cleaning head is slimmer and I can get under the refrigerator and dishwasher which I could not do with the old vac. The disadvantage of the bin and the motor at the top is the vac is less stable.  For example, I cannot just let it stand on its own, I have to lean it against a wall if I have to leave it.  Not a big deal, but different.  Cleaning the dust bin with this design is a little harder. The manual recommends removing the attachments before emptying the dust bin.  After a few uses, I found a way to do it without removing the brush by putting a small trash bag over the entire dust bin and then working through the bag to open and release the dust.  This is a time-saving trick for me.

The vac has very strong suction, good battery life (I can do the entire house on one charge), and a good number of useful attachments.  For example, I can convert the stick vac to a handheld vac.  I also can attach a hose and use for my vacuum storage bag, as I just switched from winter to summer stuff in the storage bags.

Overall, an excellent vacuum makes my cleaning jobs easier.

You can find replacement filters for this vac on Amazon by following this link.

You can find replacement battery for this vac on Amazon by following this link.


You can find it on Amazon by following this link.


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Product review: Endicott Stripe Yarn-Dyed Flannel Duvet Cover from The Company Store

After buying a disappointing low-quality flannel duvet on Amazon, I decided to buy a duvet from The Company Store.  The  Company Store which specializes in high-end bedding.  A few years back I bought a down comforter and two sets of sheets which were excellent. The flannel duvet was exactly what I hoped for: very soft and a very nice design. They frequently run 30% sales and with the discount the prices are quite reasonable.  The specific design you see in the photos is called Endicott Stripe.
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I got full-size flannel duvet cover for a quilt which 84" by 84".  I was concerned that since the listed size was 84"x90" the flannel might shrink and be too small for the quilt.  I contacted support and they told me that the duvet cover is actually 86" x 92" to allow for shrinkage. I measure it when it arrived and after washing it. The size was exactly as described by the support person. It was 86" wide when unwashed and shrunk to 84" after washing and became the absolutely perfect fit for the quilt.

The duvet is very soft, and the design is pretty. The design/color is the same on both sides of the duvet cover. It makes me feel good every time I get into bed.


You can find sheets, duvets, towels on The Company Store web site. If you use this link to order you will get a $50 off friends and family discount.


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Product review: MOOSOO Handheld Vacuum 12KPa Cordless and Lightweight

12Kpa MOOSOO handheld vacuum exceeded my expectations.  I was replaced Black and Decker PHV 1810 Handheld vac whose battery died after a couple of years of use.  This vacuum is significantly lighter but has more sucking power.  It comes with a narrow and long crevice tool that fits nicely in the grooves of my sliding deck doors, which Black and Decker PHV 1810 could not do because its crevice tool was a little thicker than the grooves.

My deck doors need constant attention because I have a problem with ladybug invasions. MOOSOO handles this problem like a champ.

In addition to the crevice tool, it also has a retractable brush that works quite well in the car dislodge small stones stuck in the car's rug.  The motor has two speeds.

The vac runs on a 2500mAh rechargeable lithium-ion battery. The longest I used the vac on one charge so far has been 20 mins. It takes 5 hrs to recharge the battery. I fully charge it after use and then keep disconnected.

It comes with a HEPA filter with a stainless steel mesh cover that goes over the filter.  It can be washed to minimize the number of new filters I will need.  I found that replacement filters are being sold on Amazon (current price is 10.99 for three filters):

You can find replacement filters for this vac on Amazon by following this link.

Note that the battery is not replaceable.

 
The vacuum is super light. As you see in one of the photos it weighs 1 pound and 1 oz on my digital scale.  Lightweight and strong suction are its best features.


You can find this handheld vac on Amazon by following this link.


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Product review: DELANNA Flannel Reversible Duvet Cover Set 100% Cotton 1 Duvet Cover

I was disappointed in the quality of this duvet cover.  Only one side is flannel (the blue), the striped side is jersey type material. The striped side is quite thin and cheap looking.  The duvet cover and pillowcases had a huge number of loose threads, a clear indication of poor quality. The color is not set at the factory, as the instructions told me to launder it with vinegar.  After examining the quality of fabric and construction, I returned it.  Very disappointing as I liked the colors.

You can find it on Amazon by following this link.

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Product review: Burt's Bees Moisturizing Lip Balm, Strawberry,

Burt's Bees Pink Grapefruit is my favorite lip balm, so when I saw Burt's Bees Strawberry in a local CVS store (a flavor I have not tried before) I was excited to give it a try.

Burt's Bees Strawberry lip balm is colorless moisturizing lip balm, and it combines a pleasant flavor and longevity.  The strawberry flavor is subtle, not like earing a candy, but just a hint of the strawberry flavor.

The balm is soft enough to make it easy to spread, but not too soft that is smeared too much balm on the lips.

Amazon description does not include a complete list of ingredients, but I found the full ingredients list on the Burt Bees site:
helianthus annuus (sunflower) seed oil, cocos nucifera (coconut) oil, beeswax, ricinus communis (castor) seed oil, fragrance*, lanolin, butyrospermum parkii (shea) butter, theobroma cacao (cocoa) seed butter, tocopherol, rebaudioside A, glycine soja (soybean) oil *natural fragrance

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You can find it on Amazon by following this link.


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