I decided to get a new carpet cleaner last week. I had a Hoover a while back and loved it, but when the hose went I decided to try a Bissell. I HATED it. I mean hated it. I like to clean my carpets a minimum of every 6 months. We have 2 large dogs and 6 humans in our house, plus countless friends and acquaintances traipsing through. You may think that is a little much, but it's how I roll.
On to the cleaner....I bought a Rug Doctor. It is not the cheapest machine available, but I have rented them in the past and was pleased with the results. Let me say that I am loving the results of my new machine. It is a bit unwieldy though. It is not as easy to fill up the reservoir or empty it, for that matter. I am going to justify the inconvenience with my pleasure at the job it does.
Along those same lines is my Dyson vacuum cleaner. Yes, I am a little nutty about my floors. Just the way it is. My family has accepted it. I have had the Animal for 7 years. Yep, 7 years. I had plenty of other vacuums, but none that have lasted this long or had this amazing customer support either.
My Dyson was in need of some TLC this year. The hose sprung a hole. The website was easy to navigate and the replacement arrived quickly. 2 months later, a plastic piece snapped at the top of the canister. Again I went to the website. It looked like I had to replace the whole canister for $75! I didn't like that option so I called customer service for clarification. Yep, had to replace the whole thing. Except....the guy sent it to me for FREE!! Woo-hoo!! I was psyched. It arrived quick also. And it is like having a whole new machine. Love it!
I love my Thirty-One products too. It helps that I am a consultant hehehehe But that is WHY I am a consultant. If I didn't like or believe in the product and vision of the company I couldn't sell the product. Too many items to list so I will post a couple that I have photos of. This is a zipper pouch. It is perfect for holding all the cords 'n stuff you need when traveling. It holds my Nook too. So when we are in the car/hotel and the kids ask for their games or chargers I hand them the pouch. And they put their items back for later use. They know that if they don't and they lose them I am not responsible for replacement....and once you get to know me you will know I am serious about that lol
This is the Littles Carry-All Caddy. It sits on the corner of my counter as the collection spot for all electronic devices ie DS consoles and games, iPods, chargers, headphones, etc. See rule above if they can't find their stuff hehehe
One of my favorite stores is LLBean. Again, a tad pricey, but worth it in regards to quality and customer service. I can't even begin to list all the items we have from sheets, comforters, car mats, household mats to our living room couch. The list goes on and on. I have a towel that has a hole in it. I don't remember how old it is, but I do remember it wasn't cheap. I am sending it back for a replacement. I love that! Same goes with my new friend Costco. Anytime I am unhappy I can return something. Love that!
Love this make and model of vehicle! This is my third one.
You are probably wondering how I can spend so much on these items, but advocate saving money. Well, the quality of the product is greatly important as is the customer service. I don't buy "things" very often. In fact, I don't like to shop (except for books...I do have a weakness) so when I do, I need companies that give exceptional customer service and superior products so I don't have to "re-shop" for a replacement.
I learned years ago that I could buy things on the cheap and save money up front, but I would wind up replacing them faster than if I had just bought the more expensive, quality product in the first place.
That is not to say that all expensive products are high quality. Quite the contrary. Before I purchase, I do research. And this is where The Man comes in especially. He loves to research.
And the other thing we do before we purchase a large ticket item is SAVE for it. I know, crazy right? Save to buy something. Who knew? Do you or someone you know need help with getting on a spending/savings plan? Let me know. I would love to help.
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