cowen_ecommerce (8709)More listings for this product About this productProduct InformationProduct IdentifiersDetails and Capabilities543302011Easy to useReliableEasy to emptyWrite a reviewMost relevant reviewsSee all 16 reviewsby Good buyI have used Kenmore vacs for many years in my cleaning business. These are work horses! These Orange ones are so powerful that they blow the vac bags. Watch out but worth the hassle.Condition: Pre-ownedby Does well on all floors. Light weight & easy to maneuver. I LOVE this vacuum!!! Works great on carpets and wood floors as well. I even used it on the tiled floors and was pleased with how it did the job. It is light weight, follows along well and height is perfect for me. I'm short so someone taller may want to check into that before making a decision. I was very surprised that is has a self propelling motion as it wasn't mentioned in any description of options. It scoots ahead all on it's own. GREAT for someone with back issues like me. I did notice it gets closer to base boards than the Oreck XL I was using and gets under the furniture too!

No more taking the broom to those areas before I vacuum. I will agree with some other reviews that the door to the tool storage seems fragile but all the plastic keeps it light weight so I'll just be careful with it and hope for the best. Spent days reading reviews before I purchased and wasn't even sure if I would be happiest with an upright or a canister...dirt devil vacuum carpet cleanersI made the right choice! how to empty miele vacuum cleaner bagLast but not least...the color motivates me and who doesn't need a little of that when it comes to vacuuming?water filtration hydro vacuum cleanerRead full reviewby Vacuum does not suck, Merchant Does!I bought this product because my daughter, who has a housecleaning business, uses it and recommended it.

I'm sure it would have been a great little vacuum had it ever worked. My problem is not the vacuum, but the merchant I bought it from. I bought what was supposed to be a reconditioned vacuum in working order. It arrived, I put it together and plugged it in and it sounded like a vacuum should when I turned it on. I was in the middle of moving, so I put it back in the box for the move until I needed it. When that occurred, about a month later, I learned that while it sounded like it worked it did not actually suck (I mean this literally :). The merchant would not work with me, so I am stuck with a vacuum that does not work.by the best !One of the best in the market . . . excellent vacuum cleaner, very powerfull, it really do the job no matter what. The accesories works great. The filters are very easy to remove and you can find replacements easy. This unit not only looks very nice, it is easy to carry and light weight. Definitely will buy the kenmore canister vacuum again.by Only one little issueOnly one complaint with the cleaner.

The electric cords that plug in at several locations are touchy and sometimes you have to give one of the connection a little push. This was an open box item that we purchased at a great price. Thought this issue might have been why the unit was returned. Nice and light, QUIET! It was great to finally through that screaming Dirt Devil in the Dumpster.Explore Buying GuidesView previousView nextHand Lens A ten-power folding magnifier in a metal case. A frequently used tool in the field. Pointed-Tip Hammers Known as rock picks are used mainly in igneous and metamorphic areas. Home>Products & Services>Product & Services>Wellbore Service Tools>Wellbore Cleaning Technology>Casing Cleaning Tools Jetting and Bypass Tools CleanWell® casing cleaning tools are designed to assist in removing any solid material or debris present in the casing while cleaning the walls and restoring drift in preparation for displacement or intervention operations. These robust cleaning systems are designed to meet all challenging downhole environments and requirements.

CleanWell® Systems save operator 18 hours of rig time How a more efficient Halliburton cleanout approach helped operators save days of deepwater rig time Drill Tech® Casing ScraperA spick-and-span house used to involve a broom, a bucket, and bleach. now products need to be safe for you and safe for the environment—but still get the job done. Many people are willing to pay a premium for all three; sales of "green" cleaning products have skyrocketed 35% recently. But are they worth the price—and are they as healthy as they promise to be? in some cases, the answer is no. Here, our experts answer your questions about labels and claims on "eco" products so you can keep your home clean and green.Q: Are all "green" cleaners significantly better for me or the planet? Sign up for daily health tips, plus exclusive offers. You may unsubscribe at any time. Not necessarily, says Alexandra Gorman Scranton, director of science and research for Women's Voices for the Environment.

That's because there is little federal regulation around using the term green or natural or even organic as a selling point, she explains: "As a result, a manufacturer may market cleaning products as healthier, while still using toxic chemicals, and it's totally legal."So while "green" cleaners may contain some healthier ingredients or be a little less toxic to the environment, without anyone regulating the term, companies can make misleading claims that are vague and unsubstantiated. Q: Which products are good and which aren't?Certain manufacturers and brands—such as ECOS, Method, Clorox Green Works, and SC Johnson's Nature's Source—are putting real muscle behind their green claims, says Stephen Ashkin, executive director of the Green Cleaning Network, a nonprofit that works to educate consumers and institutions about green cleaning. Some are replacing toxic surfactants—the chemicals that help separate dirt from a surface—with healthier, more biodegradable versions. Others are using fewer phthalates, compounds that are linked to reproductive problems and which are used to add fragrances to cleaning products.

Some major agencies, such as the EPA, also set criteria and certify cleaning products as healthier. The EPA's program, for example, called Design for the Environment (DfE), requires a scientific review team to screen each ingredient for health and environmental effects and will only label a product with a DfE certified logo if it contains ingredients that pose the least concern among chemicals in their class. Other independent certifying agencies, including Green Seal and EcoLogo, require products to be free of carcinogens and toxins linked to gene mutations, as well as meet certain environmental standards for biodegradability.Q: Do green cleaners work as well as traditional ones?Experts agree that most of them actually do. Plus, all three major certifying organizations—Green Seal, DfE, and EcoLogo—set performance standards too, which a product must meet in order to be certified. Some green cleaners can disinfect as well. The most common ingredients used in green sanitizing products are hydrogen peroxide, citric acid, and lactic acid, which are all considered safer antimicrobials.

Healthiest Home CleanersDIY Cleaners can be the greenest option, says Scranton, because you can control the ingredients and make sure they're nontoxic. Here's what to use where:For cutting boards and countertopsUse: Vinegar, nylon scrubbing pad, and water. That's all you need to remove the bacterial film that even strong disinfectants have trouble penetrating, says Allen Rathey, president of the Healthy House institute. "Just make sure the water is hot—the heat helps dislodge the foodborne pathogens—and give it a good scrubbing to finish the job," he says. run porous cutting boards or those with deep grooves through the dishwasher once a week; the moist heat can destroy lingering germs. For toilets and bathtubsUse: Baking soda and vinegar. Sprinkle a generous amount of baking soda in your bowl or tub, and scrub with a brush. To eliminate germs or mold, spray a 10% vinegar/90% water solution on the surface of your toilet or bathtub, and let it sit for at least 30 minutes before rinsing with water.

Stubborn stains may require a commercial cleaner, which can be toxic. if you use such products, open the window or turn on a fan to ventilate the room, and wear gloves as well as protective goggles or glasses to shield your eyes from fumes or splashes.For mirrors and glassUse: Vinegar and water. Spray a solution of 10% vinegar/ 90% water and wipe with a clean cloth (preferably a microfiber one, available at such stores as Home Depot and Walmart) to remove oil films, dirt, and dust. Add a dab of dish soap for jobs on windows that involve removing heavy dirt. For furnitureUse: Microfiber cloth and water. To remove dust from surfaces, lightly dampen a microfiber cloth and wipe. if you want the surface to have a slight shine, follow up with a regular cloth dabbed with olive or pure lemon oil—don't use microfiber with the oil.How to shop green1. Avoid or at least minimize your use of products labeled with the words "warning," "poison," "flammable," or "corrosive"—terms that suggest the use of harmful ingredients.