
I looked at many options, and I kept bouncing back and forth between choosing something practical and choosing something fun. In the end, I was able to do both. Delivery was very quick: I placed the order on Monday (which was a federal holiday); two items arrived on Wednesday, and the third arrived on Friday. I'll tell you about all of them, but let's start with the practical one: a vacuum cleaner.

Assembly instructions could have been clearer, but my husband had no trouble putting it together. The red plastic of the casing reminded me of a toy. (Note that this is toward the low end of the range of upright vacuum cleaners that CSN Stores sells. I didn't expect it to be equivalent to a pricier model.)
What I found, though, is that it does a fine job of cleaning the carpets! It's lightweight (about 13 or 14 pounds) and easy to maneuver (thanks to the caster wheels that make turns easy). I also looked into the cost of replacing the filter. According to the product manual, the filter should be replaced about once a year. The manufacturer's price for that filter is around $20, but I've seen it elsewhere for less.
In summary, the Dirt Devil vacuum is still new to me, and I haven't yet tried using the attachments, but so far I like it.
For fun? Well, I was seriously tempted by the inversion tables, but I opted for two smaller items: a set of fitness resistance tubes (which arrived yesterday and haven't yet been tried) and a pudding and mixing bowl.

Since I wasn't doing much cooking last week, though, we found another use for this bowl: it's just right for a family-size ice cream sundae.
Disclosure: CSN Stores provided me with a gift certificate to facilitate my review. I was not required to write a positive review, and all opinions are my own. All logos and product images (other than the ice cream sundae) are the property of their respective owners.
So you got a shopping spree, used it on a vacuum and got an extra bowl as a throw in for writing a review? If so good deal. The Sunday is a bonus as well
ReplyDeleteSounds like a good vacuum cleaner. The bowl is lovely.
ReplyDeleteOh I love that bowl! Very nice review too. Hope all is going well.
ReplyDeletei am heading to your house for that sundae!!!
ReplyDeleteyummy