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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Product review: AZGIANT Wine Stopper

We are not big drinkers and tend not to finish a bottle of wine in one sitting.  I've used quite a few wine stoppers and this one is one the nicest I have tried.  It is metal and has a nice heavy fill to it (2.8 oz on my digital scale).  It flairs out at the top, making it easy to remove when it makes a tight seal because it is easy to grasp.

It comes with a spare seal.  The white seal is already on the bottle, and if it wears out I can replace it with the black spare seal.


You can find it on Amazon by following this link.

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Product review: Bluetooth Headset by Srhythm

Srhythm headphones can be used both as wired headphones and Bluetooth wireless headphones. I thought the sound was equally good in both modes, and I could make the loudness as loud in both modes. I normally listen to the headphone with the sound down about halfway. Otherwise, it is too loud for me.   The Bluetooth range is very good with the phone resting on the desk. I can walk away about 20 feet until the sound starts breaking up occasionally.  I use them at work and able to walk to the bathroom and back with music playing all the way.

The headset is very comfortable, the cups are made out of soft foam and they fit over my ears. It can be adjusted in so many ways, and it feels very comfortable for both my husband and me, even though our heads are shaped very differently. I am able to wear computer glasses and earrings with headphones.  Some days at work I wear it all day long. If the headphones are heavy, my head/neck gets tired from the extra weight, but these have been working just fine they are not heavy.

While being super comfortable, sound isolation is not 100% without music. The comfort is comparable to my husband's Bose headset, but not the sound isolation in Bose is better (but at a much higher price).

To test the sound, I listened to several pieces of music I use to test headphones. Using the same piece of music allows me to compare different headphones in "apples to apples" comparison. As a stress test for the base, I use Bach's Toccata and Fugue in D minor. There are several sections in Toccata which some headphones cannot handle they crackle or sound muddy.  Srhythm headphones did very well. The sound was crisp, and the base was impressive.

I had no problem pairing the headphones with my mobile devices for listening to music. To pair I needed to push down the on/off button until the light began flicking red/blue. Then the phone detected "NC75 Pro" and connected.  It also worked well with my laptop's Bluetooth.

I am using the phone in an office environment to cover up the noises from loud neighbors so sometimes I wear these headphones all day long and they feel comfortable, and the charge lasts all day long.  I recharge them every night.  The headphones have voice confirmation for power on, power off, and Bluetooth connection.

Overall, they do an excellent job, and I have been very pleased.

You can find it on Amazon by following this link.


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Product review: Burt's Bees 100% Natural Moisturizing Lip Balm, Pomegranate with Beeswax and Fruit

Burt's Bees Pink grapefruit is my favorite lip balm, so when I saw Burt's Bees pomegranate (new to me flavor) I was eager to try it.  It did not disappoint.

Burt's Bees lip balm is colorless moisturizing lip balm and it combines everything I was looking for - taste and longevity.  The pomegranate flavor is subtle, not like earing a candy, it is just hint of the pomegranate flavor.

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

Ingredients:
Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil, Cocos Nucifera Oil (Coconut), Beeswax, Ricinus Communis Seed.


You can find it on Amazon by following this link.


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Product review: Burt's Bees Kids Toothpaste, Natural Flavor with Fluoride, Fruit Fusion

I do not like the flavor of mint, so I purchased "Fruit Fusion" by Burt Bees.  This is the first Burt Bees product I did not like.  The flavor has a mint flavor with a sweet undertone. Very disappointing.

The desing of the tube is nice: it can stand on its cap and closes well.  It comes sealed.  It contains fluoride.  But if you looking for mint free toothpaste, don't buy it.  This toothpaste has an unpleasant flavor, not fruity at all.  It is minty and slightly sweet.


You can find it on Amazon by following this link.

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