It's a stick! It's a handheld! It's ... Super Vac! (Amazon)(Amazon)
For many of us, spring conjures up thoughts of colorful tulips and rabbits frolicking about. But if your reality is leaning more "dust bunny" and less "Thumper," you can remedy that with a strong vacuum. Amazon shoppers speak highly of this one: the Electrolux Ergorapido Stick Cleaner, which is currently on major sale. Designed to be less bulky than your average upright vac, this sleek 2-in-1 appliance features a handheld dirt-sucker-upper you can pop right out. The crumbs and hair (not to be confused with "hare") on your floors, stairs and furniture don't stand a chance.
It might resemble an electric toothbrush, but you'll want to use this little gizmo for busting away messes in the tiny corners and crevices of your home. We're taking bathroom tile grout, fridge gaskets, around faucets — anything you don't feel like cleaning by hand, since it scrubs a whopping 60 times per second! We don't often see it on sale for less than it is now, but we have seen it priced at over $20. And given how much time and energy it'll save you, $17 is a real bargain!
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Check out our full Bio Bidet review for more.
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These popular pruners were designed to slice through branches, stems and stalks like nobody's business. Made of durable stainless steel, the blades have a low-friction coating and a self-cleaning sap groove to help prevent sticking, and the nonslip handles offer a secure grip.
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This knife set is durable, versatile and beloved by real chefs. It comes with a chef's knife, utility knife, paring knives, six steak knives, kitchen shears and a honing steel to keep everything sharp. Plus, the wooden block serves as storage, and the knives are dishwasher-safe. It's no wonder this set is an Amazon No. 1 bestseller backed by 12,500 five-star reviews.
"We cook a lot and these knives ... are like cutting through butter. I would highly recommend them," said one home chef.
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Our price trackers tell us that this is the lowest this vac has ever been marked down to — it's over 50% off, bringing the price down to $143 (from $299). When you consider how much cordless vacuums from brands like Dyson go for (the least expensive model at Amazon is on sale for $274, and it's only for in-between cleanings), this is quite the bargain.
The first thing that caught my eye about this stick vac was, admittedly, its looks: chic white color, curved handle ... this ain't your eyesore of a vacuum from the '80s! But aesthetics alone do not an effective appliance make; functionality is key.
With that in mind, this vac has several features that set it apart. For starters, it boasts 180° EasySteer technology, which, in layman's terms, means it's super flexible for getting under couches and into smaller spaces. Plus, there's a BrushRoll Clean function, which allows you to remove stuck-on hair from the brush with the push of a button for more efficient cleaning, as well as built-in LED lights to illuminate dark corners.
You'll get up to 48 minutes of use per charge — long enough to clean several rooms or even your entire house. And speaking of charge, it goes without saying that this vac is battery-powered. Hooray for no cords!
The Electrolux Ergorapido Stick Cleaner has garnered an impressive 4.6-star average rating from Amazon customers, some of whom say they prefer it to pricier brands.
"Wasn't sure about the suction," admitted one user, "but it's awesome. ... It’s lightweight but powerful. Great for thin rugs and hardwood. Very user-friendly."
"This vacuum saves my sanity when it comes to dog hair," shared another happy buyer. "This one has a headlight so you can see what you are doing. Our six-month-old lab started shedding his puppy coat and I had been sweeping several times a day. When my new vacuum arrived, I did the whole main floor, which is all hardwood and several area rugs. So easy to use and empty. More than enough power as well."
"Great little machine," raved a third. "As for runtime, I can do the whole house with this thing on high power. We bought a Dyson stick vac a few years ago, and on high power, you got about six minutes of runtime and that thing cost almost $400 ... this one ... is a far better machine as far as I'm concerned."
Several shoppers agreed with this reviewer's note: "The only drawback to this one is the dirt receptacle is smaller and needs to be emptied more frequently." That said, they added, "The handheld ... is very handy and easy to use."
"The only negative is that the attachment for the handheld is placed on the charging station behind where the vacuum stands as it is stored/charging," wrote a final fan. "If I only want to use the handheld and I need the attachment on, I have to remove the upright part to grab the attachment. I wish they would have located it in a more convenient way ... It’s a minor complaint and not enough to knock a star off."
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The reviews quoted above reflect the most recent versions at the time of publication.
