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Three Great High End Robot Floor Cleaners

Robot cleaners are becoming cheaper and smarter as time goes on. However to get a really smart Robot floor cleaner then you are going to end up paying for that high intelligence.

 

A really smart robot cleaner is going to be able to navigate around clutter and things like shoes. It has to have the ability not to knock a floor lamp over. It also has to have the precision to get right into the grimy corners of your place.

 

A top high-end vacuum is The Neato Robotics XV-12 which is a cream white unit with little orange buttons and tabs that make it look kind of sixties and space-age. It has a square chunky body and an incredible vacuuming power. It does not have a sweeping brush like the everyday Roomba unit that is now affordable for most households. It does not need a brush because it has such a powerful sucking action. It is also a very loud unit so it is best to have it working for you when you are not at home. Some reviewers online have compared the sound to jet turbine turning on and have complained about having to shout over the noise it makes to have a conversation.

 

Still the The Neato Robotic XV-12 is effective at the job and only weighs about nine pounds.  Aside from the powerful vacuum it also has a very high-tech laser which helps to precisely track down dirt. Some reviewers have also said that it is a bit of a bully of a machine that tends to plow into things and knock them over but the way it cleans is worth it because it picks up everything including nails and pennies. It retails for about $400.

 

One of the very best is a souped up model of the traditional Roomba. The iRobot 770 is a sleek round unit with state of the art navigating abilities. Unlike the Neato Robotic XV-12 it has an amazing navigation sex. It knows how to vacuum along walls and corners and does not knock lamps or other things over. If it is does encounter a solid object it tends to bounce back. If you buy from iRobot you can get a iRobot discount code from DiscountWild.com for a bargain.

 

This advanced model combines the spinning brush that Roombas are known for with a traditions sucking vacuum slot. Its scanning abilities allow it to seek out large clumps of dust or cat hair.  The tracking tech inside the unit relies on an infrared contact-sensing bumper.  It weighs 8.4 pounds and has a 13.9 inch Diameter.

 

The miraculous iRobot Roomba 770 costs about $500. From most reviews online it is evident that the high price is well worth it.

 

You could splurge on the units described above or just go to the Walmart website and get the cheapest Roomba for less than fifty dollars!

 

How to Get Your Sink Really Shiny!

Is there anything worse than a stainless steel sink that is starting to turn rusty and grey? How do you get it back to its original gleaming state?  Don’t think you have to go out and spend a bunch of money on a stain removing cleaner and polisher.  All you really need is a few common household-cleaning items.

 

One of the most effective cleaners is pure Baking Soda. Arm & Hammer is the perfect brand to do.  Simply make a paste of baking soda water and sprinkle it over the steel.  Then give the sink a gentle once over with a very fine steel wool and it will get rid of any hairline scratches.  Then all you need to do is rinse the residue away.

 

If your sink has water spots then dip your sponge in white vinegar and rub them right off. If rust is the problem then try soaking a sponge in rubbing alcohol and that should take care of any crusted rust spots or stains.

 

If the rust or stubborn stains are particularly hard to remove then try using a mixture of three parts cream of tarter to one part hydrogen peroxide and rub the stain with a cloth. Let the mixture sit and allow it to dry before wiping it away with a sponge or wet cloth.

 

Another inexpensive cleanser is all-purpose floor. Simply sprinkle it in the sink and buff the steel. The small grains in the flour act as a steel polishing.

 

Yet another secret to getting a super-shiny sink is to put the plug in the drain and add a bottle of club soda. With paper towels spread the club soda all over the sink and rub until the sink gleams.

 

Another tip is to use Murphy’s oil soap. Murphy’s oil is typically used to clean wood floors but it can make metal look really shiny. That is because it does have a bit of oil in it and oil not only tempers the surface of the steel it is also naturally shiny.

 

Finally one of the biggest secrets is to apply a few drops of baby oil to a paper towel and rub the sink everywhere.  After you have scratched off the stains this trick helps to smooth out the steel surface so it is more reflective of light.

 

For an overall rehab of your sink try an overall buff with stain removal and then apply Murphy’s oil or baby oil and people with think you had everything replaced.