Thursday, 9 August 2012

Vax W-90-RU-P Rapide Carpet Washer blog review



Now I wont go all Stepford wives on you about cleaning , I really don't  love cleaning, it's  actually soul destroying and however much I wish I was Martha Stewart it just isn't going to happen and if I declared how much I loved cleaning in reality you would all be gorging my eyes out now wouldn't you!

Never has a cleaning product been so anticipated I was hoping and so was Mr t that it would unleash the domestic goddess that lurked underneath. Though Mr T's wish of me turning into Nigella Lawson isn't going to happen *wafts tea towel to shut up smoke alarm *

Anyway to the mission in hand:

The Product… Vax W90-RU-P Rapide Ultra Carpet Washer 
Vax W90-RU-P Rapide Ultra Carpet Washer 
I liken this to a sports car  a rather sexy sports car that James Bond himself would drive.Let us look at its specifications:

Power under the hood

1000 watts

Fuel  Capacity
(what it holds in  clean water to you and I)

4.5 litres

On board gadgets

It has tools.

The ability to get rid of baddies...
(How much dirty water it holds)

3 litres

Is it light enough to save the world?
(If you have to rush down stairs because you have spilt your martini
is it light enough to carry upstairs again?

Yes as It weighs 10.7 g 

Can it reach all those ninja fighting stains?

Yes it has a cleaning reach of 11 metres

Other accessories that are included :
Float chamber, handle locking pin, pre treatment wand & holder, cleaning solution.
And the all important Wash tool ideal for cleaning your stairs or more importantly the seats of your Always read the instructions though there is a quick start guide on the back of the water tank for the impatient like myself !

Wash tool


The saviour to the those horrible stains is the the pre treatment wand ...


Pre Treatment will tackle those nasty lurking stains that look well you know....
The first job to use was the Pre-treatment wand that fitted to the front of the cleaner, again with the easy to follow  Pre-treatment instructions.

I started with the recommended pre-treatment as my bedroom carpet hadn't been cleaned since I moved in 5 years ago and its beige ( well it was more grey ) The solution needed to be mixed with water and then added to the cold water tank. Using the attached wand you then spray the desired area.

Vax recommends that pre-treatment is left for the full recommended 10-15 minutes before starting the full carpet cleaning process. Giving you time to either have a coffee or tackle the bombsite that is usually the bathroom!

This is a over riding factor to me that will be money saving as no more will I have to buy those supermarket bottle to treat the irksome stains that frequent my house on many occasions * shakes first at silver tabby Rollie *
The ‘Rapide Ultra 2′ 
"The Rapide Ultra 2 carpet cleaner takes all the hassle out of washing, so you can be confident your carpets look and smell as clean as your clothes, every day. Its flexible hose and wash tool make it easy to clean your stairs, upholstery and even your car seats. For really stubborn spots, there's also a pre-treatment kit to break down dirt and stains before you wash. 


Thoughts

It is quite a beast of a machine but its a one shot deal in my opinion buy this and it will see you through all your domestic woes. I would defiantly recommend getting one if you have just become proud new parents  if you wish your home to look the same now your little bundle of joy has arrived.

The ‘Rapide Ultra 2′ has given my now beige bedroom carpet a whole new lease of life no more does my bedroom scream boring.It was easy to set up and was easy to use fantastic.   The cleaner doesn’t let off excess water making your carpets soaking like many others tend to do. The inclusion of  the New Dual V technology ensures consistent, powerful suction to carpets dry really quickly. I really wish I had, had this carpet cleaner when last year I spilt a can of that pink paint that turns white onto my beige, hall and stair carpet. I bought a cheap carpet cleaner to try and do the job but it didn't work now if I  had, had the The ‘Rapide Ultra 2′  it would have done the job and saved me £2000 pounds and I would now be sunning myself in Barbados. *curses*

 This product is ideal is you have carpets that regularly require cleaning, especially if you have a child or children that partake in muddy activities as mine does rugby , football you name it he takes part in it !, Then  the ‘Rapide Ultra 2′ will be your ideal cleaning companion.

Disclosure I was  given the ‘Rapide Ultra 2′ for review. all views remain my own and the words are entirely my own.

Also no villains were harmed in the making of this review. ....

Funny things Children say...

OK so we have just got form a trip to  A & E particularly shameful when the nurse treating your son recognises your child. So lovingly patched up with a broken base of the little finger an awkward break. Hand Clinic beckons for us on Monday it only operates9 no pun intended)  Monday and Thursday so breaking your finger Thursday night is really just bad timing kids no sense of things. Anyway as said son  collapses onto the sofa after the adventures at A  & E the previous night I enquired...

"How did you sleep?"

"With my eyes shut.." replied my son..

Me trying again " No how did you sleep?"

"On my back" said my son point blankly.

I gave up at this point and went to cut up his beans on toast and then get zombie  fied by Scooby Doo. I want my TV back and the Olympics ,, and Come Dine with me. Its going to be a long long holiday isn't it ;-)

Wednesday, 8 August 2012

Blogging woes

Never in my life have I been so sorry I crossed the blogging line and I am sorry I know we all make mistakes and all its just  that my actions have an impacted into people lives. I did something I never thought I would do and I wouldn't blame people if they thought ill of me stop reading my blog, unfollowed me from twitter and facebook.

Actions have an affect and no amount of apologies can repair damage sometimes I  have openly admited my mistake and I do hope that will be and end to it.

Again I am sorry.

Center Parcs Escape Sherwood Forest

UK forests also provide the perfect setting for a short break to recharge your batteries and feel close to nature. At Center Parcs, kids and adults can take part in falconry and learn about birds of prey and enjoy having a hawk feed directly from your hand. And as a holidaying family of seven this is what we decided to do courtesy of Center Parcs. And whilst my niece was not happy to eat fruit ...


No fruit please !
She was more than happy to stroke the birds at the falconry session being braver than her older brother who just didn't want to have a go. I think the young Falconry session would have been ideal for them as it would have been tailored to their ages and temperament.



My niece stroking a Barn Owl.



Center Parcs offer a wide range of lodges and villas to suit all tastes, from the simplicity of a Comfort Villa to the luxury of a Treehouse. All the villas and lodges at Center Parcs do, however, have one thing in common - they all offer you peace and tranquillity from the modern world, all within a woodland setting. We had decided to stay with in the Executive lodge with Games room and four bedroom complete as well with its own Sauna. And this was great way to relax at the end of the day after many an exhausting session such as Badminton.




We split the cost of the villa between the two families so whilst expensive I didn't mind as it was a unique experience and was my choice of holiday this year. And bearing in mind we were catering from an age ranging from 8 -42 you have to keep children amused especially the 42 year old!


The view of the Executive villas Center Parcs Sherwood Forest.


On the balcony at the executive villa Center Parcs Sherwood Forest.

The games room executive villa Center Parcs Sherwood Forest.


My son enjoying pool in the games room.



The living room area.
My niece checking out her very own bedroom with TV!
Setting up for a night eating in.


At Paint a Pot Sherwood Forest You can choose a piece of pottery from a huge selection, paint it with your own design then we will professionally glaze and fire it (generally overnight) for be taken away, usually the following day.



My niece preparing her Unicorn for painting!



A beautiful hand painted Unicorn





My mug!



Spotty Mug from Paint a Pot Center Parcs Sherwood Forest


Chalk drawn Angelina Ballerina

(Disclosure Center Parcs provided me with the Falconary experiance but everything else was paid by myself )