Canister Reviews

I love to marinade almost every meat I cook. I used to put my meat in a container far too large for a 2 person serving in a bowl or casserole dish and cover it in saran wrap to open my refrigerator the next day to the scent of marinade all over the place. Also that was pretty darn messy and a waste of good marinade!
Well what took me 10 hours before now takes 1 hour in this food saver. I was skeptical that the marinade wouldnt permiate the meat thoroughly enough. Boy was I wrong. My meat was never more tender in 10 hours than just 1 hour in this foodsaver container! And I dont lose any of the flavour of my marinade that happened sometimes with the cover and overnight method.
This container is mega durable, easy to open after sealing closed. I'm going to purchase more of these, they're so wonderful!

In addition to its excellent use for marinading meats, I find the square canister to be far more practical than the round containers for storage in the fridge because the shorter height can more easily fit on any shelf and can be stacked. It just makes a lot more sense than trying to fit round containers into a square hole.

It's perfect for square or flat foods like sliced cold cuts, whole sandwiches, square cut cheese, hor d'oeuvres, leftover slices of pie, garlic bread, and pizza slices!

According to Tilia, the square base is the only container that is microwave safe for heating food (not for cooking), so it can be directly used for reheating soups, casseroles, leftovers, etc. without having to transfer to another dish that will need to be cleaned later.

Tossed salads can be prepared in advance, vacuum sealed to maintain freshness, and then conveniently eaten directly out of the container, unlike the round containers that are too deep to use in this way. With a small insulated cooler and a refreezable gel pack, you can easily take a fresh and healthy salad to work without finding a soggy wilted mess by lunch time.

Over the long term, a reusable container is more cost effective than the resealable bags.

As far as a vaccum canister it is far superior to round containers that are availible. The nice part being that it is a better shape for leaving in the fridge and stacking things on top of it.

The tray iself is made of some pretty thick plastic, its not a wimpy thing. Two parts, there is a lid with a silicone gasket around the edge and then the bowl of the tray. The bowl can be machine washed. There is a valve on the top with 3 settings. Open/Vaccum/Close. To use hook the accessory hose up to the valve in Vaccum mode and engage the pump. My 550 takes about 20+ seconds to evacuate the air out with about a pound of meat in the tray.

Its kind of weird but the top is held on by vaccum pressure so if the tray is emty and you grab the top only the lid comes off. But once the vaccum is pulled they are very well held together.
The tray can hold a good amount of food. I like the dimensions.

It is said that using vaccum makes things marinate faster. I'm not sure how true this is as I have never done a side by side comparison. But I have observed one thing. I was making some Jerky and I put one batch in the tray and vaccumed it and put the other batch in a non-vaccum container of similar dimensions. Left both overnight. In the morning when I went mix the meats up so it would marinate evenly all of the marinate in the vaccum tray was gone, it had been sucked up by the mean. The regular tray still had marinade in it. Same meat, same basic marinate (one had chili pepper for some extra heat). The strength of the marinade seem stronger in the finished product as well. So I guess there is something to it.

Either way when I marinate something for a short time I always use the vaccum (if for no other reason than to justify all the money I spent on it).

I was looking at Oreck's upright vacuums (because I wanted a light, but strong vacuum) and then I found this Bissell Prolite rated better in Consumer Reports. I decided to try it and I love it. The upright is light, has great suction, and is $150.00-$250.00 cheaper than the Orecks I was looking at buying. It is a little loud, but still worth it. I definitely recommend this vacuum pair!

I grew tired of pushing around my 10 year old vacuum that weighed a ton, so this time around I wanted something lightweight but powerful. This combo pack with the Prolite and Propartner was the answer to all my cleaning needs. The Prolite is so lightweight and easy to use, but really picks up the dirt. There are two fans for increased airflow (yes, I did my research) and this really helps for edge cleaning around baseboards. I can actually watch the dog hair being sucked up. I use it on my carpet and hard surfaces, and it works wonderfully.

When I was looking into purchasing a vaccum I noticed that the Prolite didn't have any tools or attachments, which was something that concerned me. Bissell has solved that problem by including the Propartner canister vacuum. I use this to clean the stairs, upholstery, and even my car. It has a switch on the handle to adjust the suction power which is really neat. I also love the retractable power cord. Why hasn't anyone else thought of that yet?

Between the lightweight (but powerful) Prolite and Propartner canister vacuum, the dirt in my house no longer stands a chance. If you're looking for a new vacuum, give these a chance and I know you won't be disappointed.

These utensils are the most used in our kitchen, so I appreciated the emeril product that packaged them with a crock. The utensils are both oversized and sturdy allowing effective use throughout our cooking chores. They are also attractive enough to leave on the counter without worrying about appearances.

I bought this set when they first came out, and I just love it. I have since purchased more of the individual pieces to add to the set. The canister is a perfect match to my hard anodized cookware sets. The kitchen tools don't bend when lifting heavier items out of pots as so many of the vinyl pieces do. The handles have larger grips that conform to your hands, and are great for even those like me who have smaller hands, and they are much easier to hold on to..

This vacuum is pricey but you wont be disappointed in its performance.The motor is powerful and quieter than in most canister vacs.The suction is very good.Kudos to Hoover for making another great vacuum!

Pros:
- Looks fantastic.
- High quality design with lots of cool touches (e.g., retractable extension cord)
- Very easy to assemble. Everything just snaps in.
- It's bagless. Very easy to maintain and clean.
- Very quiet for a vacuum.
- Continuously variable power level.
- Cool carpet mode.
- Sucks well.
- HEPA (High Efficiency Particle Air) filter traps dirt, pollen, etc. for cleaner air.

Cons:
- It's a bit expensive.
- A bit heavy overall.

Hoover's S3755 vacuum is designed for two kinds of crowd: (1) those looking for high quality and easy to use vacuum and (2) those that hate vacuuming. I hate vacuuming. My fiancé nags me every week to vacuum, and I complain how the vacuum (Dirt Devil's upright model) does not suck well and that it's noisy, heavy, and too cumbersome to clean it up afterward. She got me Hoover's S3755 as a compromise. What a cool vacuum!

I feel like a kid for saying this, but when I vacuum with Hoover, I feel like playing with a toy. And I mean that in a good way. Finished in combination of metal and high quality plastic and painted in metallic silver, it resembles Volkswagen's New Beetle. Since it is a canister design (I rather call it an elephant design), the nozzle portion is very light and more flexible. It can easily travel where upright vacuums cannot.

When I first took it out from the box, I felt like a child opening a Christmas present. Everything just snaps in like a Lego, with a satisfying click. Once assembled, I powered it up and wow, it is QUIET! Slide the power level (which slides very smoothly) and it increasingly whirs louder and sucks in with greater force. Hitting the carpet button activates the motor - it rolls forward automatically. So cool!

Of course, none of this matters if it does not suck well. And I can say it sucks very well. In no time, the place became much cleaner. This Hoover model is equipped with HEPA filter, which is great for those with allergy. I can't wait to go home and vacuum some more.

I love these vacuum bags because of the electrostatic liner that catches the smallest particles yet does not require a seperate HEPA filter like most others (which incidentally is ususally an extra item you have to buy and is sometimes hard to find). With this filter you do not get the cloud of dust in the room that others I have used leave behind which is very annoying and leaves you wondering why you vacuumed in the first palce. The fliter is easy to get to and change. Though not HEPA rated this filter IS the next best thing and a LOT LESS trouble and expense. If you are buying the Hoover Canister vacuum machine I suggest buying a couple of packs of these bags along with the machine.

I HAVE SEVERAL ALLERGIES WHICH INCLUDE HOUSE DUST, DUST MITES, AND CAT DANDER. I HAVE TRIED OTHER NAME BRAND VACUUMS WITH THEIR ALLERGEN BAGS AND/OR FILTERS. I HAVE NOT BEEN ABLE TO DO MY OWN VACUUMING OR EVEN BE IN THE SAME ROOM WHILE SOMEONE ELSE WAS VACUUMING, WITHOUT HAVING AN ALLERGY ATTACK, UNTIL I TRIED USING HOOVER TYPE S ALLERGEN VACUUM BAGS. THEY WORK GREAT! EVEN MY DAUGHTER, WITH ALL HER ALLERGIES, WILL ASK IF SHE CAN DO THE VACUUMING FOR ME.

The canisters I ordered came in perfect. I put them both and the lids through the dishwasher immediately, and no problems there. The canister is great looking and solid. The glass lid has a slight notch in the edge on the inside so when you press down the lid it 'snaps' in and is air-tight. Approx. 7" high and 6" around. I highly recommend this product, and an excellent value.

These canisters are awesome! They are of high quality stainless steel, look great in a traditional or contemporary kitchen, and keep flour and sugar fresh. I saw what looked to be the same canisters at a high-end kitchen store for far more money, so I was thrilled when I found the same quality and style at Target. My mom got a set shortly after I bought mine and my sister has put them on her Christmas list.

I've had my Roomba for over a year, and I don't use it weekly as they suggest (or even bi-weekly) and my filters are falling apart. Backwashing with an air canister hasn't worked, though perhaps this is because my place is INCREDIBLY dusty.

Back-wash the filter after each use with canned air and they will last almost forever.

Roomy, sturdy, well made and attractive. I am very pleased with this item. It exactly matches my Ocean Breeze place settings.

i love these canisters, the best i have ever owned

I bought this vacuum in March 2002 in an attempt to find the best of both worlds - my husband prefers an upright, I prefer a cannister. The vacuum does an excellent job in cleaning. I especially appreciate the filtration of the bags and the filter. The air in the house does not smell or feel dusty after vacuuming as it did with all of our other vacuums and the house stays cleaner longer. This vacuum is extremely noisy compared to my old Eureka cannister. My husband says it is quieter than most uprights and that I find it noisy because I'm used to a cannister model. With an upright, the motor is in front of me, so I hear the roar all the time. With the cannister, the motor was several feet behind me when I cleaned. Even in Lift Off mode, the loud motor is always next to me. My compromise is to wear those foam ear plugs to buffer the sound while cleaning. I am not able to vaccum underneath the furniture as well with this Lift Off model because it has a higher profile than the powerhead on my old cannister. Overall we are happy with our purchase and feel that this is a good value. Would I buy this model again? Probably not. When this one wears out I'll look for a cannister model with the filtrete clean air technology (or similar).

I have always had truble with vacumes! This one is soooooo powerful and I've had it for about a year now and its still great

I liked my first cannister/upright Bissel vacuum so much that I purchased a second one. This is the best vacuum, for the home, on the market. Believe me, I have tried them all. The bags are expensive but the vacuum is so good that I tolerate the price of the bags, plus the cost of the vacuum is very inexpensive considering the quality. A very nice feature is the long cord. You can plug it in and vacuum several rooms without having to unplug, then plug in again. It is a quiet vacuum, has wonderful suction, snaps apart easily for the cannister so you can vacuum the stairs, and is very durable. My older one is about ten years old and just as good as the day I got it. My second one is one year old and I am sure it will last many years.

After hours of research and trying out vacuums I trusted the reviews on this site and purchased this vacuum. I was pleasantly surprised. The power of this vacuum is amazing. I steamed cleaned my carpet the day before this machine arrived. I still got a container full of dirt. Don't waste money on Hoover or Dyson. This vacuum is the best by far. Goodbye Hoover, hello Eureka!

In the past 3 years I have been through many vacuums that have broke down. I have 5 kids and they help clean house. We live out in the country where there is a lot of dirt. It is hard to find a good vacuum that can live up to our "standards". This is a really good vacuum. It picks up a lot of dirt and debris and that is the most important thing. My daughter even vacuumed our long haired cat. He was shedding and dirty. He looks quite handsome now with a shiny coat! (I don't recommend doing this unless you have a very mellow cat) Even after the dirt cup was full of cat hair it still picked up with the same great performance as the first time. Eureka is the only brand name I will choose from here on out!

I thought everyone was total dorks writing in about a vacuum; however, I now understand the excitement. This vacuum works great! It is pretty quiet, easy to use and not too bad to clean. The first use is the worst because it picks up ALL the crap that has been deep in your carpet.