The newer generation of Roomba models made by iRobot (more specifically, the 960 and the 980) work by creating digital floor maps of their customers' home. This is to navigate around obstacles efficiently and to ensure every corner of the home is cleaned properly. iRobot CEO, Collin Angle recently told Reuters about their intent to share (corrected from the word sell) this floor map data to deliver "a personalized smart home experience". Now what the hell is that, one may rightfully ask? According to Collins, iRobot is planning to draft a deal with Amazon, Apple, or Google to share for free the mapped information. This data will likely give … [Read more...]
March 2017 news – Spring deals on cleaning appliances and housekeeping products
I thought I'd make a quick post with what's going on these days in the industry. Since it's Spring cleaning time, I bet many of you are interested in this. After all, you don't want to miss the moment of grabbing some gorgeous deal, exactly when you need it the most. So let's move straight to the point. GearBest is holding a discount party; here's the list of discounts you could access right now:You can access all these deals directly on GearBest.com., which is having it's 3rd year anniversary right now and their having this huge promotion. Since we're still here, I'm gonna give you a heads-up on the newest vacuum cleaner GB is … [Read more...]
Holidays news, discounts and coupon codes
Following my latest post on Black Friday deals, I couldn't pass the chance of sending you a heads-up for this Christmas and New Year holidays. After all, you will still need to clean everything after these holidays. Turns out some online malls have really good offers these days, so I encourage you to at least take a brief look over the following coupon codes. Here's the updated table containing the latest deals from Gear Best: US warehouse (make sure you select US-LA from the "Warehouse Options"):Product Price Coupon code DealILIFE V1 139.99 ILIFEV1LA Get it hereILIFE X5 120.99 ILIFEX5LA Get it hereILIFE … [Read more...]
Last minute Black Friday deals and coupon codes
Last year I've made a nice list with the vacuum cleaners on sale. Those products still stand, not much has changed. If you failed to find a good deal for this year's Black Friday, don't stress too much. Here are the best discounts you can get on GearBest.com, for the China warehouses:Product Price Coupon code DealILIFE V1 99.99 ILIFEV1U Get it hereILIFE Chuwi V7 139.99 GBCWV7 Get it hereILIFE A4 121.99 ILIFEA4 Get it hereILIFE V7S 141.99 ILIFEV7S Get it hereILIFE X5 119.99 ILIFEX5S Get it hereXiaomi Mi 339.99 XIAOMIVAC Get it hereHowever, if you want to buy from US or … [Read more...]
September 2016, vacuum cleaning industry news
I've decided to post, once per month, the latest industry news (this info will also be sent as a monthly newsletter to all my subscribers).GearBest fall promotion Newsflash! If you missed the summer coupons from GearBest, don't despair. I've just learned these guys will be hosting a big promotion this mid September. So if you're looking to buy a robotic vacuum cleaner, make sure you visit the Home & Garden section from their Fant4stic Fall event. The best selling robot vacuums from iLife (X5, V7S and A4) are on the deals list, and already in deposits in EU and US, so the shipping will be extra fast. Watch out, they are also giving … [Read more...]
GearBest discount coupons for this summer
Since this summer is all about new experiences, here is the complete list of coupon codes that will save you a bunch of money, if you're planning to shop at GearBest.com:Note that prices may slightly variate. Enjoy, and let us know if you find any others! … [Read more...]
Ultimate Shark Rotator Powered Lift-Away series Comparison Chart
During last couple of weeks, I think hundreds of people asked me about the differences between the latest Shark Rotator models. They are called the Powered Lift-Away series, and because there are around 15 different models, people tend to get confused. Thus I've spent my weekend building a chart which contains all there is to know about the following models: NV650, NV650W, NV651, NV652, NV680, NV681, NV682, NV683, NV750W, NV751, NV752, NV753, NV755, NV760 and UV795. The NV650W and the NV652 were basically upgraded to the NV750W and respectively NV752 due to some minor wand problems. Here's the chart:What you need to know is that all … [Read more...]
Best vacuum cleaner for Mohawk carpets
First of all, it is nearly the 25th of December, so I couldn't let this opportunity pass by and not wish you all a "Merry Christmas". Now, I know that for those of you who have guests for this year's holidays, cleaning carpets will a bit of a challenge. Carpeting is a stylish and globally embraced flooring trend that adds warmth, elegance and comfort to a home. Besides providing insulation and soundproofing services to any home, it is the most economical and functional flooring style that will hide irregularities in any subfloor and give the best of service to families with pets and young children. I was talking about vacuuming carpets a … [Read more...]
Best 10 US-made vacuum cleaners that you should know about
Need reliability? Everybody knows American made vacuum cleaners are among the best. Various US vacuum cleaner manufacturers produce really good units, so perhaps it's about time to look for items that were created in our own country. Many of my clients are giving extra consideration to the "Made in USA" label. They want to purchase products made here, in the United States, so I'm going to compile today a list with 10 of the best vacuum cleaners produced by 10 different national companies. Moreover, I'm going to update this list every time something cooler appears. First, some background.Purchasing vacuum cleaners made by foreign … [Read more...]
10 places I bet you’re forgetting to clean
When it comes to home cleanliness, I believe you always strive to make your house as neat as possible, especially that you are here, on my blog, reading this. However, no matter how clean it might look, there are some places that I bet you always forget somehow. To help you prevent this, here are 10 notorious spots I recommend you double check before finishing your cleaning session.1. Curtains I might be wrong here, but for many of you, the first thing that comes to your mind when you read this is the fact that you cannot remember the last time you cleaned your curtains. It is not just the curtains, but anything covering the window as … [Read more...]