Tuesday, September 9, 2008

Consumer Reports

Do you also know of my love for vacuuming? It's my favorite chore and do it almost every day. However, like a skilled surgeon.. you're only as sharp as your scalpel. I totally just made that up, but you get my point. I am not happy with the vacuum I have now. Currently I am the owner of a Eureka The Boss Smartvac. It's serving it's purpose, but there are several things I can't stand about it. Did you know this vacuum is rated #1 by Consumer Reports for a bag vacuum in price and preformance? Mind boggling, but that's another issue.

My heart and eye has been very curious with the Dyson vacuums. However, my brain kicks myself when it comes to the price. Do you know how many Coach purses you can get for that price?! WAIT.... I have to be sensible.... Or how much compounded interest that could generate in a college account for your young children? (if you go to a Coach outlet TWO purses!!)

Today I've conducted a very scientific study. I vacuumed my carpet with the Eureka Boss and then vacuumed my carpet with my friends Dyson. I think the pictures speak the results.

The Eureka Smartvac
Floor after vacuuming with Eureka Smartvac. Keep in mind the floor has been vacuumed 3 times in the past 4 days.
The Dyson with an empty container
The floor after vacuuming with the Dyson - the exact same areas. I did not try to be sneaky and move furniture to get more dirt.
I accidently dropped the container on my way to dump it, so the evidence is on the vacuum.
There is the excess of the container.

Verdict: The Dyson picked up dirt the Eureka missed for the past 4 days. I did not WANT to like the Dyson. I did not want the Dyson to pick up more. I don't need more of a reason to justify spending that much money on a vacuum. <<<owell>>> I guess I'm a material girl living in a ma ma terial, ma ma terial, ma ma terial world.

9 comments:

Wendy said...

You got to come over to the dyson side. I told you that Jason used our dirt devil and then we immediately bought a dyson brought it home and used it. We filled up half of the container. Made me sick to think what Cara was crawling around in when I thought it was clean. Sad to say we didn't bring ours here hoping to avoid blowing the motor and I know what I have now sucks! Can't wait to get back to get our dyson. Don't forget - buy it at the bx and no tax. Plus sometimes target runs sales that if you buy one you get a $100 gc!

gina marie said...

GET A DYSON! Especially if you love vacuuming! I hate vacuuming or I should say "hated" (and I don't use that word unless I mean it) until I got a Dyson (for my birthday). Now I don't like to vaccuum. Bed Bath and Beyond always has 20% off coupons. I have one, I'll give it to you.

Kim said...

You people are funny.

GeGe said...

The proof is in the pictures...a job is only as good as the tools allow...when you were little I HAD to have a Kenmore - spent more on that vacuum than what we spent on food for two months...but, my carpets were clean!

I'm Erin. said...

Forget the vacume, get LASIK

GeGe said...

I just thought of something - why didn't you ever vacuum when you were at home...hmmmm

Keith McDaniel said...

Why do we need to buy a dyson when our friends have one? They live less than 100 yards away. It's like - what's better than having a boat? Having a friend that has a boat - we'll steal Robyn and John's once a week. Problem solved.

Keith McDaniel said...

Because I'm the greatest husband in the world - you'll have it by Thursday. I can't deny a woman who loves to vacuum. YH

Jen McD said...

You are the greatest! Thank you honey!!! This is very exciting!! I love you lotsa!!!