In the world of home maintenance, finding the right tools to keep your living space in tip-top shape can often mean shelling out a pretty penny. But what if you could achieve the same sparkling clean for a fraction of the cost? That’s exactly what Kmart shoppers are raving about with the latest addition to the store’s cleaning arsenal—a $79 handheld spot cleaner that’s giving a $200 competitor a run for its money.
The buzz around this budget-friendly gadget began after Kmart released a handheld version of its popular $99 spot cleaner from last year. The new cordless model has quickly become a hit among those looking to tackle their New Year’s resolutions of maintaining a tidy home. Designed to clean couches, rugs, and car seats, this nifty device promises to help you banish those stubborn stains that have been eye sores for far too long.
Kmart’s savvy marketing team took to social media, where a video of a shopper reviewing the product went viral. The user demonstrated the ease of use, saying, ‘This is the portable spot cleaner from Kmart. It’s cordless, super easy and lightweight to carry around. You just fill it up with water and add a dash of low foam cleaning solution.’ The results were impressive, with the video showing murky water extracted from what appeared to be clean surfaces, revealing the hidden grime.
The excitement didn’t stop there. The video amassed over half a million views, with viewers chiming in to praise the product as ‘awesome’ and a must-have for their cleaning routines. Yet, despite the enthusiasm, some shoppers faced a snag—the spot cleaner was not readily available online or in some stores, leading to a bit of frustration among those eager to purchase.
Kmart addressed these concerns, advising customers to check with local stores for stock availability due to delays with the online listing. This hiccup, however, hasn’t dampened the overall positive reception of the product.
For those wondering about the cleaning solution to pair with the device, one shopper pointed out that Bunnings offers a range of Britex cleaning solutions, including a Low-Foaming Upholstery Cleaner for $13.95. Bunnings also provides options for more specific cleaning needs, such as Deep Cleaning Carpet Cleaner, Urine Remover spray, Odour Blaster spray, and Spot ’n’ Stain spray, ensuring that you can tackle any mess with confidence.
It’s worth noting that Kmart’s $99 spot cleaner is still available and has been lauded for outperforming its pricier counterpart, the Bissell SpotClean machine, which is valued at around $200. This goes to show that sometimes, the best things in life (or at least in cleaning) don’t have to come with a hefty price tag.
Have you tried this product or a similar budget-friendly cleaner? Share your experiences and tips with us in the comments below. After all, a clean home is a happy home, and who doesn’t love saving a few dollars along the way?
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I did some research about this spot cleaner and there are quite a few negative reviews. I ended up purchasing the green machine from Harris Scarf, which was on sale, then received a discount from Coupert, so in all it cost me about $10 more than the Kmart version. Everyone raves about the different Kmart buys, but in reality most of them are justing trying to get more followers to up their head count. Everyone needs to do their own research for any item they intend purchasing, not just listing to the hype from influencers.