There is no doubt about it, all Dyson vacuums have enormous suction power and the new Dyson DC23 Stowaway canister vacuum  is no exception. This together with the smaller Dyson DC24 upright vacuum, Dyson has really improved their offerings in my mind in terms of weight and useability. I took the Dyson DC23 canister for a test drive in my home while we were using it for a photo shoot. Here is what I have to say about it. Since Dyson offers no adjustable controls for the power of their suction, you have mega suction at all times. If you have sturdy carpeting like a Berber or commercial carpeting, this Dyson will do an awesome job. My carpet looked brighter and cleaner in a heartbeat. My problem was that with my area rug (a fake oriental), clouds of carpet fiber got sucked up at the same time, which would not have this vacuum be suitable for my longer term personal use. But if you have wall-to-wall carpeting and not mostly bare floors like myself, this vacuum really rocks - wow! We also tested it for dust emissions and it came out with flying colors, so it is suitable for homes with allergy sufferers.

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Since I have two Siamese cats who deem it their job to roll over and deposit cat hair all over my chocolate velvet couches every day, I have long been interested in a powerful handheld vacuum which is not too heavy but is truly powerful. I confess that while the turbo brush on my Sebo C2 vacuum works wonders, it does necessitate taking out a full sized vacuum which is not my favorite thing to do. So that being said I was eager to try the new Dyson handheld cordless vacuum and I chose the more expensive DC16 Animal model as it had a motorized power head. Be clear you only want to spend this kind of money for a powerful handheld vacuum device when you are drowning in pet hair or your car gets dirty all the time, since this device costs more than most other handhelds, and the charge only lasts for 6-7 minutes before recharging. That being said I have seen these vacuums on TV and I really wanted to try one out - 6 minutes is as much vacuuming as I really want to do anyway!

So the first thing to say about the Dyson DC16 Animal Handheld vacuum ($199.95) is I consider it not attractive, but the guys will love it as it is a macho vacuum! A perfect Father’s Day gift. Considering its size, I was pleasantly surprised at how light it is, which is a big complaint of mine with any vacuum. But here comes the most important thing- if you have pet hair, this handheld vacuum is the most powerful thing I have come across, and my two chairs and couch were thoroughly cleaned in under 6 minutes - I had juice to spare which was amazing to me. In order to save on its power, it only operates when you are depressing the “on button” which I understand, but my hand got tired and was happy that the task was accomplished so quickly. I think it would make short work of dirt in my car, which I will get my share of soon as I intend to visit the nursery prior to planting my garden. It has a really huge receptacle for collecting dirt, so it is not going to get full immediately which is very convenient. So in short, I surprised myself, I like this vacuum and it gets a permanent place in my home. The Dyson DC16 Root handheld without motorhead starts at $149.

  http://www.allergybuyersclubshopping.com/dyson-vacuum-cleaners.html

Lotus Water Sanitizing system

1. Make sure that you and others cough into your arm instead of into the air; this is a practice which everyone in our office and my home follows.

  2. Wash your hands frequently and thoroughly with soap, and carry a bottle of hand sanitizer with you to public places.

  3. If I was traveling by airplane I would wear a mask, since I always without fail get sick from airplane travel.

  4. I would take extra care to wash/sanitize fruits and veggies - who knows who has coughed on them in the supermarket. We have a Lotus Water Sanitizing system ($154.95) which will both sanitize your fruits and veggies and turn ordinary water into a disinfectant- albeit for about 15 minutes, but enough to wipe down a whole lot of counter tops.

  http://www.allergybuyersclubshopping.com/lotus-sanitizing-water-systems.html

5. If the spread of flu gets any worse, I will put an Airfree Onyx Sterilizer ($269) on my desk or a Germ Guardian Sanitizer ($129) which have proven virus killing technologies. You can also take a look at some of our other sanitization products.

  http://www.allergybuyersclubshopping.com/uv-sanitization-products.html

6. I have been meaning to install an IQAir Perfect 16 whole house air purifier (starting at $2695), but now since you cannot figure out ahead of time which room a virus can hit, a whole house solution seems eminently sensible, and I have more to justify the cost than my seasonal allergies which are causing me to have endless sneezing fits.

  The IQAir Perfect 16 includes professional installation and delivers 6 air changes per hour throughout your home. It does not get better than that. Failing that I would recommend an IQAir Cleanroom ($1599) or an IQAir HealthPro Plus ($799) room air purification models. I do have to add a caveat as to the efficacy of air purifiers - if the virus reaches you before it reaches the air purifier then you have no protection. You are more likely to have contact with the virus through a child bringing it home from school or if you have a job coming into contact with the general public.

  7. For simply brilliant sanitization of your home using steam cleaning there is nothing that comes close to a Ladybug Steam cleaner with TANCS (starting at $1499) that uses nanotechnology to turn everyday water into an EPA registered disinfectant. I have one and love it for a myriad of reasons.

There is nothing out there that will give you 100% virus protection, without holing yourself up in clean room isolation, but a few simple precautions seem like a sensible thing to do.

I recieved this a couple days ago, and let me say this product does a great job on my laminiate wood floors as well as the vinyl floors. I like the fact not only is it sanitzing my floors but it virtually dry after I do a few passes!!! There is no water spots or puddles at all. I also tried it on my upolstrey and mattress….The sanitizing tray attachment did leave a few water spots but no big deal…very happy with my purchase!

Pros: effective, reliable, easy to use, met my expectations
Cons: none

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I am truly amazed at the effectiveness of this product. (Hann FS20 Floor Sanitzer) The steam is evenly dispersed along the front of the machine allowing an even and thorough cleaning of floors, upholstery (get the attachment), countertops and changing table. The surface of cleaned area is hot to the touch. The surface is moist NOT WET. It is comfortable to use and easy to use. I heard the inventor of these products comes from Korea. Thus the reason for a complete clean…they do everything on the floors over there. Thank you Ms. HAAN.

Pros: high quality, effective, quiet, reliable, easy to use, met my expectations, sanitizes best, no sneezing
Cons: none

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I love the HAAN FS20 floor sanitizer! No more messy bucket and mop that just pushes the dirt around! In addition to our home, we have a vacation rental home with ceramic tile floors. With the HAAN floor sanitizers, floors are easy & fast to clean, dries fast, super clean and sanitary. Cuts cleaning time in half. Now I know the floors are as clean as the rest of the house, and our guests always appreciate a clean home with spotless floors.  Thanks HAAN for a great product to make cleaning easier!”

Pros: It’s high quality, effective, quiet, reliable, easy to use, met my expectations.
Cons: The only con is that you can’t get behind the toilets.

Editorial Links: HAAN Floor Santizers | HAAN FS 20 | Floor Sanitizers

I just got this HAAN steam mop (HAAN FS20 Steam Mop), which is more than a mop if you buy the short handle attachments. Not only can you clean your floors but you can kill dust mites in your rugs, sanitize counter tops and even take spots off your upholstery.

I got this HAAN steam mop primarily for my tile floors where husband and kids make a career out of spilling things, never thinking to wipe them up while the mess is still soft. So we have congealed food stuffs all over the kitchen floor. We also have a smooth top electric stove which I have had a problem getting really clean without scratching the surface.

The steam mop heats up fast and you know it’s ready as the steam starts coming out of it. I reckon it took about 5 minutes maybe less. The microfiber pads are wonderfully huge and help get the job done fast. My kitchen floor was as clean as a whistle in no time flat and what little water was on the floor seemed to dry almost instantly.

Using the short handle, my stove top became clean at last and without the dreaded scratching. I did run the steamer over the carpet with the carpet attachment to tackle dust mites, but more importantly, to sanitize the rug which the baby crawls over and puts her head into goodness knows what every day. I think this will become part of my weekly cleaning routine as it is so easy to do.

The steam mop is nice and lightweight and does not take up make room in the closet. All in all, I think it is a really useful cleaning tool and I can stop moaning at my husband and kids for dropping food all over the kitchen floor since clean up now got a whole lot easier.

Editorial Links: HANN Steam Mops | Steam Mops | HAAN FS20 Steam Mop

So your vacuum cleaner is on its last legs and you wonder how you can afford a new one at a price which will not break the bank? Then read on.

You have no idea of how many famous maker vacuums are sent packing from our testing department since so many Hepa vacuums are still badly designed and spew out allergens into the air while vacuuming. The Airextreme managed to impress David, our vacuum cleaner gate keeper, who declared that this vacuum is worth much more than its price tag.

Apparently Eureka agrees and this vacuum is going to go up in price soon and reemerge under the Electrolux label. But you can buy it now at its super low sale price. I cannot believe that a good vacuum at this price point includes not only a power head but a nice soft floor brush and a handheld turbo brush for pet hair. It’s a little jewel and I would snap one up if you need a vacuum in a heartbeat.

  http://www.allergybuyersclubshopping.com/eureka-airextreme-6500a-canister-vacuum-cleaners.html

It takes a lot for us to add any air purifiers to the web site, let alone our catalog, but we are impressed at several of the Alen Air Purifiers for their affordability, while still offering a good quality product. In particular, the Alen A350 at $399 delivers six air changes covering about a 300 square foot room. These air purifiers are perfect for someone who primarily wants to control allergens during the upcoming allergy season, as their carbon mesh panel will not do any serious odor control. However, for an air purifier which does allergen controls at a very competitive price, we think these are worth taking a look at.

  http://www.allergybuyersclubshopping.com/alen-air-purifiers.html