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Remove stains and pet odors with this Hoover Paws & Claws premixed carpet cleaner. The powerful formula contains enzymatic cleaning ingredients that quickly break down stains and continue working until odors are completely eliminated. This Hoover Paws & Claws premixed carpet cleaner works on curtains and car upholstery and leaves behind a pleasant cotton breeze scent.
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from Minnesota
My carpets have never been cleaner. Using this spot cleaner in the pretreat wand works wonders. Just spray a little onto the stains (animal stains in my case), wait a minute, and give it a once over with the main shampooer and poof, the stain is gone.
This pre treater takes a lot of the time and extra water that is needed if you don't pre treat!
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Upgrade your home theater with this JBL BAR 9.1-channel soundbar system. The powerful 820W output offers an immersive movie and music experience, while Bluetooth, Airplay 2 and Chromecast connectivity lets you stream audio smoothly. This JBL BAR 9.1-channel soundbar system has detachable speakers with rechargeable batteries for flexible placement, and Dolby Atmos technology delivers quality surround sound.
Customer Rating
4
overall very good, awesome surround sound
on July 1, 2020
Posted by: Alex
from Minnesota
This is a great sound bar, and quite the package for the price.
Whats in the box: sound bar, subwoofer, wall mounting brackets, remote.
Setup: Mostly pretty easy. I love that this included wall mounting brackets for everything, some other brands sell them separately, so I was ready to go out of the box. It includes a template, and also the brackets to mount the rear speakers as well. Plug in the tv, the input source and turn it on and you're pretty much good to go. I did have some difficulty getting the airplay/wifi setup to complete, but after I did a "reset wifi", it worked just fine.
Sound quality: I love the removable rear speakers that are truly wireless. I mounted them behind me, and they (usually) turn on and off on their own without me having to use the individual power buttons. Every once in awhile they won't turn on with the main bar right away. If I wait a few minutes they usually turn on, or you can just turn them on your own. The surround sound effect is very good for a sound bar. With the main bar having left, right and center, and the rear left and right in addition to the subwoofer. Sound quality is very good, though I wish there was a bit more bass out of the subwoofer.
The included remote is very easy to use, and so far I haven't had any issues with HDMI-CEC getting confused. It all works very well.
Overall, I really like this sound bar. It is easy to use, and I haven't run into any configuration issues like I have with other sound bars where they just stop working and you have to play around with buttons to get it going again.
It's expensive, but not over the top, and I feel like its worth it.
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Listen to music on the go with this black Sony EXTRA BASS portable Bluetooth speaker. The shockproof, dustproof, and waterproof design allows use on rugged terrain and near pools, while the rechargeable battery offers up to 12 hours of playback on a single charge. This Sony EXTRA BASS portable Bluetooth speaker has an X-balanced speaker unit for well-balanced sound.
Customer Rating
4
easy to use, good battery
on June 19, 2020
Posted by: Alex
from Minnesota
Overall this is a nice sounding compact speaker. It is very easy to pair, and does so quickly. The battery charge lasts a good amount of time, and the controls on it are easy to use. Sound quality is nice, but there are some other bluetooth speakers I have used in similar price range that have a better overall sound. Sony seems to be a bit bass heavy on a lot of their speakers though, so thats not unique to this one. I do wish it came with a charging brick, though it did come with a charging cord.
For the price, this is a Nice speaker, but the sound may not be for everyone. Ease of use and paring is great though, as sometime this can be a headache.
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Add music to your workout routine with these Skullcandy Push Ultra true wireless sports earbuds. The moldable ear hooks offer a secure fit during vigorous exercises, while built-in controls and microphone enable hands-free calls. These Skullcandy Push Ultra true wireless sports earbuds provide up to 40 hours of battery life to last through long hiking trails.
Customer Rating
3
fit great, charging case needs work
on June 15, 2020
Posted by: Alex
from Minnesota
These headphones overall work well, fit well and sound good, but the charging case makes using them annoying.
Headphones: Two separate completely wireless headphones. I usually have problems with in ear headphones hurting my ears, but these ones do not. They fit well, have good sound, and the over hear hooks keep them secure when I'm running, or doing work where I have to put my head down (pulling weeds, cleaning etc.). I'll get to the cons of these in a bit.
Sound: For push in head phones they sound good. Bass is a little lackluster, but not tinny or bad. There are EQ settings, which have a noticeable change, but I always leave them in the "Music" setting as that's the best overall. Didn't see a need to use podcast mode as voice sounded fine in music mode.
Charge: 4 hours per charge, and this seems accurate. The charging case provides a handful of charges before you have to charge the case again. You charge the headphones by plopping them into the case, and you charge the case by using a USB C cable, or wireless by setting it on a mat. HOWEVER, I have a ton of trouble getting the headphones to actually charge in the case, as the ear hook doesn't let them sit in there very well. The instructions say to move the hooks around to let the headphones sit in the case properly, but it seems like I'm always messing around with them to get them to charge, and am left wondering if they are charging or not. The headphones automatically turn on and connect when you take them out of the case, and turn off and charge when you put them in the case. BUT since the case is finicky, they turn on and off on their own sometimes.
App: I couldn't really find a use for the skull candy app, other than registering the headphones. No settings to adjust or anything.
TIle: These have built in tile, which I haven't needed to use besides testing, but it tests well. The left and right ear bud are tracked separately, and your phone has a little map of how close you are to them, and makes them beep. Easy to use and set up.
Use: Pull them out of the case, they turn on and connect (unless its being finicky as discussed above). Each bud has volume, track control and play pause control for use with either hand. You can use these to make phone calls as well. Sound quality is "good enough" to use. Nothing that will blow you out of the water, but it works. You can use just one ear bud at a time if you want. Just place the bud you don't want to use back in the case, and the other bud works independently.
Overall: Good sound, comfortable and good charge times. However, the case doesn't work very well and I find myself getting annoyed each time I try to put them in the case to see if its charging or not, and they turn themselves on an off in the case. If it wasn't for this they would have at least one more star.
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Keep facial hair under control with this Panasonic all-in-one cordless shaver. A rechargeable LiIon battery offers up to 50 minutes of use on a single charge, while smart shave sensor technology detects beard density to adjust power and deliver a uniform shave. This Panasonic all-in-one cordless shaver includes two snap-on comb attachments to neatly trim mustaches.
Posted by: Alex
from Minnesota
overall, this is a nice easy to use shaver, with a few nice features. It isn't very advanced, and doesn't have a self cleaning device, but that's known when you buy it. It is waterproof, which is nice if you choose to shave in the shower. The main difference between this shaver, and other shavers in the same price range is that it comes with adjustable guides to trim a beard, and not just do a close shave.
Use: this is very easy to use. The shaver works like any traditional foil shaver. Gives a pretty close shave and doesn't cause any irritation more than any other foil shaver I've used. The side trimmer works pretty well, and has clip on guards to limit the shave closeness. However, these are basic and a bit limited, but do work well for what they are designed to do. You can set 1,2,3,5,6,7 MM length. Notice 4 is missing, and there are no .5 increments. So if these numbers don't work for you, then this won't work for you. I use a 3, so it works for me though. It trims without tugging, and is nice that it is bi-directional, so don't have to flip the trimmer over when moving the other direction through the hair.
Pros: easy to use, shaves and trims well. Charge lasts as expected, and you don't have to charge it too often.
Cons: A bit loud. Limited to trim lengths. Does not come with a carry case at all, so you just have loose attachments and shaver guards.
Overall: Know what you are buying and it works well, but don't have overly high expectations.
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With the Coravin Model Five Wine Preservation System, choose the wines you desire, without compromise. Model Five is the Coravin standard, featuring a classic design and innovative SmartClamps™, making it sturdy and easy to go on/off from bottle to bottle. Simply insert, tip, and pour as much wine as you desire—then save the rest of the bottle for weeks, months, or even years! Includes 3 Coravin Pure Capsules and 1 Coravin Screw Cap.
Customer Rating
4
pours slowly, otherwise works great
on May 23, 2020
Posted by: Alex
from Minnesota
Overall this unit works very well, and it is very handy for drinking a glass or two out of a bottle and saving the rest.
Using it is very easy. Insert a gas cartridge, push the unit over the top of the bottle until it automatically clamps on, and push the needle down through the cork. It doesn't take much effort to push it through, and it takes just a few seconds. You then just tilt the bottle, give the trigger a couple squeezes and the wine starts coming out. When done, just pull the needle out of the cork and magically it reseals itself. There is also a special screw on top adapter if you have a wine bottle with a screw top. Just replace the top with the one that came with the unit and it has a "cork" that can seal.
The longest I've kept a bottle so far is a week or so between glasses, and there was no noticeable difference in taste.
My only complaint is the wine does pour slowly. It can take 30 seconds to pour a glass. Otherwise this works as advertised.
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Premium. Effective. Elevated. The Theragun Elite is our quietest smart massage. Elegantly designed, lightweight, and fully personalized for your body’s needs. Thanks to its unparalleled power, the Theragun Elite is your ultimate wellness partner and massage device. Now more personalized than ever with our guided app experience to reduce your deep muscle tension, whether it comes from everyday life, work, or workouts.
Customer Rating
5
excellent massage therapy, compact package
on May 6, 2020
Posted by: Alex
from Minnesota
This is my first time owning a Theragun, or anything like it. I have owned the typical vibration type massaging devices though. This is a completely different type of massage device, and it takes a little getting used to.
Whats in the box: Carrying case, charger, quick start guide, 5 attachments and the gun itself.
Quality: Excellent. The carrying case is very well built and has a nice feel to it. It is designed well and holds everything you need and isn't a puzzle getting everything in there. The gun itself has some heft, but isn't too heavy. It just feels well made and will stand up to some abuse. The attachments are all good quality, and have a different feel to them depending on what you need.
Use: You can use this device manually (turn on/off, adjust speed), or you can use programs. The device itself can have one program stored in its memory, or you can use your phone and app and it will guide you through. The screen has some useful info, such as speed and battery, but I wouldn't call it necessary to have. Using the device with the app and phone is the way to go. You can pick from all sorts of ailments, body areas and more, and it will guide you through which attachment to use, where on the body to put the gun, and how much pressure to apply. Battery life is good. With this type of device you aren't massaging for nearly as long as a typical vibration type thing, so you don't need hours and hours of battery life. My wife and I both used it on our legs, arms and hands, and it still had 3/4 of battery life remaining.
Overall: Theragun touts that this new model is as quiet as a typical massager, which I would agree with. It is very quiet for what it is doing. I don't have a way to compare it to the old model, but I am in no way upset with how loud it is. It will take some more time to see complete benefits out of using it, but after a few uses I do already feel some relief in areas where I was normally sore after a workout.
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Clean and deodorize your rugs, carpets and upholstery with this 64-oz. Hoover Paws and Claws carpet cleaning formula. Stainguard technology and enzymatic ingredients eliminate pet messes, odors and dirt, while the cotton breeze scent leaves your home smelling fresh all day. This Hoover Paws and Claws carpet cleaning formula has an optimized formulation that's safe to use with your deep cleaning machines.
Customer Rating
5
nice cleaning and deodorizing
on April 24, 2020
Posted by: Alex
from Minnesota
Very good carpet shampoo. I used it to clean up some cat stains, and it worked very well. Did not need to go over the same area multiple times. Stain was removed and so was the odor. I also liked that it didn't leave behind an artificial smell that some other shampoos have.
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The Hoover® SmartWash™ PET Complete Automatic Carpet Washer is just as easy to use as our original SmartWash. Simply push forward to clean and pull back to dry. No trigger, and no mixing solutions. It’s literally as easy as vacuuming. And the SmartWash™ PET Complete is designed specifically for homes with pets. Use the Spot Chaser™ Pretreat Wand to pretreat stains before you clean or as you go. Plus, the antimicrobial FlexForce Pet PowerBrushes remove deep-down dirt while resisting pet odors. For those pet stains on stairs or furniture SmartWash™ PET Complete comes with an antimicrobial scrubbing tool.
Customer Rating
5
excellent carpet cleaner with nice features
on April 20, 2020
Posted by: Alex
from Minnesota
This is one of the better carpet cleaners I have used. Cleans very well and is easy to use.
Whats in the box: Carpet cleaner, extra hand attachment with hose for small spots or furniture, trial bottles of shampoo and pre-treatment.
Setup: Very easy. Click the removable handle (more on that later) into place, put the dirty and clean water containers in place, and put the shampoo container in place and you're done. It comes with a nice bag to keep the hose and hand attachment stored when not using.
Use: Fill the shampoo container with, well, shampoo. Fill the clean water container with water and plug it in. The handle is removable, and is used as a pre treatment gun. It has its own separate storage tank for pre treat fluid, and is battery powered. You walk around your house like a sniper and aim and shoot at the tougher stains and let it soak in for a few minutes. You then just re-click the handle back into place and you're off and running. This is advertised as you just use it like a vacuum, and that is somewhat true. You push forward and it automatically starts spraying water/cleaning solution, and when you pull back it dries. No squeeze trigger, no guessing, it just does it. If you need extra drying, there is a button you can push and it will only dry, even on the forward pushes.
Cleaning quality: Excellent. The brushes are beasts, and the pre treat helps as well. I was able to remove stains in one or two passes, when other units I've used would take many more on the same type of stain (think cat vomit). I do like that the hand held unit is separate and removable so you don't always have to lug it around with you. The hose simply clicks into place when you want to use it. It works great as well.
Cleanup: Yes, you still have to clean this thing, and that is the worst part of carpet cleaners. It is as easy as it could be though. I LOVE that the dirty water and clean water bins are separate, and not combined like my previous unit. The brushes click out of place and are easily accessible as well.
Overall: Great carpet cleaner. Easy to use and clean up afterwards. Does a great job actually cleaning carpets as well.
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Use your smartphone hands-free while driving with this Nite Ize Steelie Orbiter dash mount kit. The low-profile metal plate attaches to your device easily, while the neodymium magnet holds the metal plate, mounting your smartphone on the dash securely to prevent accidental slipping on bumpy roads. This Nite Ize Steelie Orbiter dash mount kit has a silicone center for adjusting the phone's viewing angle smoothly.
Customer Rating
5
simple but great mount
on February 24, 2020
Posted by: Alex
from Minnesota
this is a very simple, but easy to use mount that holds your phone well.
This works like many of the magnetic type mounts that are on the market. There is a very thin metal plate that you attach to the back of your phone/case, and then a ball mount that attaches to you dash, or wherever you plan on putting it. You simply just place your phone over the mount and the magnet grabs it and holds it in place.
The plate that goes on the back of your phone is VERY thin compared to other brands. However, just know that this will block wireless charging from working.
The mount holds strong and stays in position. Works very well.
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Canon PIXMA MegaTank G6020 Wireless All-In-One Printer: Save big on ink with this Canon PIXMA MegaTank inkjet printer. The MegaTank ink storage container can be easily refilled to offer over 30 times as much ink compared to standard cartridges. Tackle big print jobs with a page yield of up to 6,000 black or 7,700 color sheets from this Canon PIXMA MegaTank inkjet printer.Prints up to 13 ISO ipm* in black, up to 6.8 ISO ipm* in color
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Night Owl 8-Channel Security System: Safeguard your home or small business against intruders with this Night Owl security system, which includes 4 high-definition cameras that connect using your existing coaxial cables for easy upgrades from an analog system.
Do I have to have wifi or internet for these to work at all
No, but you will not be able to view them remotely on your phone/tablet.
With no internet, you can still view the cameras on the screen that is attached to the DVR
With no internet, you can still view the cameras on the screen that is attached to the DVR
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Night Owl 8-Channel Security System: Safeguard your home or small business against intruders with this Night Owl security system, which includes 4 high-definition cameras that connect using your existing coaxial cables for easy upgrades from an analog system.
if I have all 4 cameras running 24/7 in my store - primarily as theft deterrant - how many hours/days does 1T provide?
Probably around two weeks. I have 8 cameras on mine, and I can get 7-9 days.
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Dyson V6 Motorhead Bagless Cordless Stick Vacuum: This powerful stick vacuum's direct-drive cleaner head provides 75% more brush bar power than the Dyson V6 vacuum. The wand easily detaches for handheld cleaning and the docking station charges the vacuum so it's always ready to use.
How do you switch out of Boost mode?
I may have accidentally pressed the Boost button while connecting the right sweeping tool. I was not able to switch the Boost mode off. I had to use the vacuum in Boost mode that ran out of battery in 6 minutes and then I have to recharge for 3 and half hours. Is it possible to switch off the Boost mode?
in order to turn it on or off you have to do it while holding the trigger.
with one had, pull the trigger to turn the vacuum on, with your other hand press the "max" button on the back, the unit will switch back and forth. There is a blue ring lit up around the max button when max mode is on.
with one had, pull the trigger to turn the vacuum on, with your other hand press the "max" button on the back, the unit will switch back and forth. There is a blue ring lit up around the max button when max mode is on.
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