by Furnishly | Jun 22, 2022 | Design Inspiration, Style
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Amazon Prime Day will be here before you know it. On July 12 and 13, Prime members can expect serious markdowns on a variety of home goods (and more!), and lucky for you we’ve conveniently discovered some of the items you’d be smart to keep an eye on. When such major sales come around, it’s a naturally a good idea to pick up some of the more pricey home gadgets and appliances you might’ve been holding off on. Well, all that waiting is about to pay off. One product we highly recommend buying at a time like this is a great vacuum. If we’re being specific, a robot vacuum is just the thing for efficient, hands-free cleaning, and you can snag one on major sale ahead of Prime Day.
The Shark IQ robot vacuum is currently a whopping $100 less than its original price, and nearly 1,000 five-star reviewers can attest to its impressive functionality. “The best robot vacuum I’ve ever used,” one buyer proclaimed. “This vacuum has great suction, cleans in a consistent pattern and doesn’t miss anything.” Be it hardwood floors, shag carpet, or a home with lots of pets, this robot vacuum’s strong suction power will leave every surface spick and span.
Of course, if it was just good at cleaning up, the Shark IQ Robot would be like any other well-built product in its category. But this vacuum also comes with a self-cleaning brush roll that removes hair as it goes along, meaning no more tangled strands in its bristles that threaten to cause damage to the machine itself. Additionally, it has a filter to catch dust and other potential allergens, as well as a large dust bin that you won’t have to empty out at an annoyingly high rate.
As with any smart device, incorporating a robot vacuum into your home cleaning routine takes some adjusting. One previous buyer shared that it took the machine a couple days to learn its way around the house, but from there, it was smooth sailing. The vacuum actually employs a row-by-row cleaning system before navigating to other rooms, ensuring total floor coverage. If its battery runs out, no worries — the Shark IQ Robot will return to its dock and get back to work as soon as it’s recharged.
We can’t overlook that this is a device that cleans without you having to lift a finger! (I think we’ve gotten too immune to the novelty of that aspect.) This is great for those busy days when vacuuming feels endlessly tedious. “I have a 120-lb dog that sheds everywhere and a toddler,” one reviewer shared. “The amount of hair ‘Sharky’ picks up is AMAZING! Sharky does the in-between vacuuming for me so I’m more comfortable with my toddler playing on the floor.”
Not only can you sit back and relax while the robot vacuum does its job, but you can also schedule cleanings on the SharkClean app, or via Amazon Assistant and Google’s Alexa. If you ask me, being able to cross one more item off your to-do list and come home to a clean apartment makes this robot vacuum worth some serious consideration.
by Furnishly | Dec 7, 2021 | Design Inspiration, Style
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by Furnishly | Oct 29, 2021 | Design Inspiration, Style
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You enjoy cleaning up wet spills, don’t you? We didn’t think so. This all-in-one wet-dry vac and mop can tackle wet spills, too, so you can vacuum and mop in one step. It’s ideal for any sealed hard surface such as hardwood, laminate, tile, vinyl, marble, and stone. Plus, it’s cordless so you can get in and around all kinds of furniture without a cord in the way. The two-tank system keeps clean and dirty water separate, and you’ll get 22 minutes of run time on a single charge.
by Furnishly | Oct 4, 2021 | Design Inspiration, Style
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We have good news and bad news. Bad news is that shipping delays these days are real, so getting on holiday gifting early is a non-negotiable this year. The good (nay, great) news is Amazon just launched Black Friday-worthy deals today, so you can get that early start without waiting until the end of November for savings. But the deals don’t stop there. The site also released the Holiday Gift List, a new registry for shoppers that lets them see exactly what their friends and family are coveting this year. Consider it the grown-up, 2021 version of a letter to Santa. Shoppers can now create their own holiday wish lists, easily send them around, search for others’ wish lists, and even give and receive thanks with the Thank You List feature. On top of all of that, recipients get 90 days to return their gift if it doesn’t quite hit the mark. And because these deals are so early, you don’t have to stop at just grabbing your winter essentials and holiday gifts. Everything you need for Halloween or fall gatherings is also on sale.
Amazon now also has a wider selection of gift guides this year than the site has ever had before. From the popular Holiday Toy List and the expertly curated Stocking Stuffer Picks, Customers’ Most-Loved Gifts, and (our personal favorite) Amazon Home Gifts, anything you could be shopping for for others (or yourself) is organized by category, making it faster to find the best of the best at the lowest price. Shopping for hard-to-gift people? Try Amazon’s collection of unique gifts from small brands or simply shop small businesses directly through the site for meaningful presents that’ll floor even the pickiest people. As if all this wasn’t enough, Amazon also launched a new mobile shopping feature which allows you to gift anyone with just a phone number or email address — no address necessary, as the recipient can provide it themselves! You can send gifts with personalized messages for any reason (and in any season) in just a few clicks and those you gift receive a text or email allowing them to accept and customize their own delivery.
We’ll be updating you as the sale progresses, but there’s no telling how long certain deals are going to last, especially as popular products (hi, Roomba) sell out. Get ahead of the crowd and avoid belated presents and shipping delays by shopping Amazon’s pre-holiday sale ASAP.
by Furnishly | Jul 15, 2021 | Design Inspiration, Style
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Here’s a riddle for you: Other than the weather, what’s one thing that changes with the seasons? The dirt and debris we track indoors, of course! Whether we’re cleaning up after pets, a party, or everyday life, our homes get extra foot traffic in the summer, so it’s essential to have the right equipment to tackle cleaning with ease. Luckily, Bed Bath & Beyond just announced their huge floor care sale, which includes picks from popular brands like Shark, Dyson, and iRobot. If you’ve been waiting for the right time to upgrade your old vacuum, or if you want to invest in a gadget that will do the cleaning for you (hello, Roomba!), this is your chance. No matter what your living space or mess looks like, you’ll find something to clean it at Bed Bath & Beyond right now. We’ve linked to a few of our favorite picks below, and you can shop the full sale here.
Vanessa Spilios
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Vanessa received her culinary training at Boston U. and has a background in housewares product development & marketing. When not testing appliances or developing recipes, she spends her time drawing and tending to her small but mighty porch garden.
