has to be the best house-cleaning system around
I was doing some research to find a new vacuum cleaner on Target.com. We have a busy household with lots of animals, and no matter how often I clean, my house always seems dirty. One customer had left a review of a small water-filtering vacuum cleaner, in which she said "Wish I could afford a Rainbow, but this is a good good substitute." I immediately wondered what "a rainbow" was, and went on that site. Once I saw these incredible machines, I knew I wanted one. But their whopping price tag, at over $2,000, was an obstacle. I immediately thought of ebay, knowing I would see various models, be able to compare features, get a good idea of the market for these and their prices, and eventually come to understand all the subtle differences -- and this is so important! -- that would help me find the right model at a price I was willing to pay. Within a month, I had bid on several models and was successful at winning a gently used Rainbow, plus its companion carpet cleaner, for about $800.
The machine I got, the E-Series, is a few years old. It's quiet, marvelously engineered, and easy to use. To make a stupid car metaphor, I feel like I'm driving a Bentley for the first time, after driving a 10-year-old Toyota Camry that's lost its power steering. There's just no comparison to other vacuum cleaners. You can buy a new $150 vacuum cleaner every 3 to 5 years, or you can buy a Rainbow, which gives you far superior cleaning and a better experience doing the tough job of cleaning -- and not worry about spending another dime on a vacuum cleaner or stupid bags again for 50 years. (That's their guarantee!) In our horribly disposable society, I say invest in the best, and do it once. Ultimately, you save money, the environment, and your own sanity.Read full review
