By  M. Gerrish

Health scare paranoia aside, does the product work? None ofthe quick-clean floor products substitute for old-fashioned scrubbing on handsand knees. At least, none that I’ve come across.

But if you appreciate the convenience of a Swiffer-type product and ease of ahand-vacuum, but dislike the cost of Swiffer-type refill papers and the sad limitations of a hand-vac, you might find this a worthwhile quick-fix to the problem of labrador-created dust bunnies and toddler-inspired cracker crumbs.

The Rechargeable Broom Vacuum is just that — a Dust Buster and broom all in one. Good suction and holds the charge nicely, too. A negative point because unlocking the dirt container from the motor is a bit cumbersome. On the other hand, unlike my hand-vac, I don’t actually have to stick my hands into the accumulated ‘ick’ to empty the container.

Anything to avoid pulling out a vacuum cleaner, this product does exactly what I hoped and expected it would do. It doesn’t polish the floors. It doesn’t do rugs, curtains or upholstery. And while a broom and dust pan may offer the convenience of operating without an electrical charge, my back doesn’t so for that, I give this one a thumb’s up.

List Price:  $69

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