Housewares Reviews
The Companion 34 Piece Home Owner Tool Set
The Companion 34 piece Home Owner Set is definitely a good idea for anyone to keep around their home. Even if you are not a very handy person this set has things that you are bound to need at one time or another. So instead of hunting through …
Sinclair ASH-12CI air conditioner digital inverter
We bought this air conditioner about 2 years ago my husband paid about 800 euros for it and I wasn’t really glad about it because we were just spending in that period like we had a wealth of money. I though that we didn’t need an air conditioner but …
409 Lemon Scented All-Purpose Cleaner
I saw this while walking around Fred’s discount store for only $2 for the bottle. I tend to like 409 cleaners for light messes and for greasy messes like my stove. I decided to buy it and here is how using 409 and a scotch brite scrubbing pad worked to …
Lip Woolite Mixcolor, fabric detergent
It often happens to me that I colour everything in the washing machine in a certain colour. I will never forget when I put one pair of red panties when my mother was doing laundry in her washing machine. She was washing my dad’s underwear and hers too. She …
VICKS V3900 Humidifier
The VICKS humidifier is actually smaller than I thought. I thought that for a one gallon humidifier, it would actually be quite large. This is actually better as it doesn’t take up as nearly as much space as I had thought. My house is very dry from the heat …
EnviroTex Lite pour on high gloss resin
I recently stumbled upon this wonderful product when I was making Christmas presents and needed a solid waterproof top. I made coasters out of ceramic tile and in order for them to be functional they needed to be waterproof and somewhat dent/scratch resistant. I looked up many …
Frigidaire FES365EC 30-in, Electric Slide-in Range
I always though I’d keep my gas range forever. Electric ranges have always been too slow to heat up, too long to cool down, uneven ovens, etc. But this new range I just purchased, it’s a Godsend. The Frigidaire FES365EC 30-in. Electric Slide-in Range outperforms my previous gas range, …
V-Tech LS6245 DECT 6.0 Cordless phone
If you are in the market for a house phone I believe this one is wonderful. I believe it’s a great buy. It’s sold online at Amazon.com and it’s priced at 69.95. You may initially believe that the price is a bit expensive compared to most …
Coleman 54 watt solar back-up kit
I have to start off by saying I LOVE this kit. I use the 3 panels hooked up to a single 100amp hour deep cycle battery. The panels are built fairly sturdy with their aluminum/plastic frame. You will have to make a mount system for them. I used wood …
Mr Muscle Mold & Mildew Killer
As I I live with the other ten girls in one condo, so I have to share the bathroom with the other 5 girls. Thus, it kind of disaster if we are not cleaning the bathroom in one single week. Since we are that busy people, so we clean …
OzKleen Carpet Power
I live on a farm and my carpets get a real work out. I’ve got a four year old daughter who drops fruit juice food and even paints on my carpet; I have a husband who often wears his muddy boots in to the house. I have four cats, …
NordicWare Cast BBQ Sauce and Bean Pot
As a family we like to use our BBQ as much as possible in the summer months, but one thing that has always irritated me is having to go back inside to heat up beans or sauces using a saucepan. My fairly thin bottomed pans wouldn’t cope with the …
Tecstrar Magic Blender
I got a gift again from some body. And when I opened the box, I saw Tecstart Magic Blender. I was so lucky. I need a new blender but I did not have chance to buy one in the store. Now, I don’t need to buy anymore cause …
NordicWare Platinum Lemon Loaf Pan
I’m a huge fan of the NordicWare range of cookware so wasn’t at all surprised to receive several items for my birthday from various friends and relatives, including this beautiful Lemon Loaf Pan which I couldn’t wait to use as I enjoy making sweet or fruity loaves and the …
Cookworks Coffee Maker
If you’re anything like me you like a cup of coffee. Now most of the time I use instant, but I do like a cup of peculated coffee on a Sunday evening with a nice glass of brandy. Because of this, about 7 years ago I bought myself a …
Oxiclean
I had been doing laundry one day when I suddenly noticed I was out of colored bleach. Being in a hurry I spotted the bucket of oxiclean and thought, why not? I put two scoops in the washer with the detergent and told myself it should work somewhat. After …
5-Seat Comfort Line Portable Spa
I had always wanted a hot tub in the back yard, but my husband was against it. He didn’t want to deal with the upkeep or the expense. I understood his point, so I let the topic die down for several years until we were at a …
Bissell Proheat 2X
This is an excellent carpet machine to have. My husband bought this for me for Mother’s Day and I couldn’t be more tickled with it.
First, it’s a light weight machine. It’s easy to push and pull while cleaning.
I really like that this machine will heat the water an extra …
Chrome Tulip Roll Reserve
When I run out of toilet paper while I am sitting on the toilet, it can be very irritating. All I can say is that is the time that I hope someone else is in the house so they can get me a roll out of the linen closet. …
Limax
I am very impressed with First Force’s LIMAX. What a great product to use. I noticed a difference the very first time I used it on my kitchen sink, and I can not wait to try it in the bathroom.
I bought LIMAX for $1.00 at Family Foods …
Wilton Mini Ghost Pan
The Wilton Mini Ghost Pan is an aluminum Halloween-themed baking pan. Although sold separately, it’s part of a line of Halloween-themed baking pans that are all made by the Wilton company. The baking pan has six slots which can be filled with cake batter, brownie batter or even gelatin. …
Shoo Mosquitoes by Downy Fabric Conditioner Antibac
**What Made Me Try the Product
I was scouting and buying mosquito repellent products for my baby. I do not know what was with the weather or the environment today, but I noticed that mosquitoes were everywhere I went. Most of the time, my baby was the victim. …
Samsung Countertop Microwave Oven (MW73B)
If I have my go-to cookbook for whipping up quick meals, I also have a go-to appliance in the kitchen. I’m talking about my Samsung countertop microwave oven. It started with the need to quickly heat/reheat the food in the house. I wound up eating microwavables, …
Dyson DC25 Vacuum
I bought the Dyson DC25 “the Ball” upright vacuum about 4 months ago.
It is a really great vacuum.
Pros:
I works great. It does not loose suction. I think it is amazing on carpet. The first time I used it on my bedroom floor, the carpet looked clean and I was …
Oster 6330 4-Slice Toaster
Toasters are really big help to every mother especially to every working mother or office moms. We can easy prepare breakfast by using the toasters and anyone can easily do so without much of a fuss with a help of an quality toaster.
My …
NuWave Oven Pro
I was given a NuWave Over Pro as a 2008 Christmas gift. It wasn’t something I wanted or needed….or so I thought. It seems to work very much the same as an oven does, except that the temperature is much more accurate and it does not heat …
Pizzazz Pizza Oven by Presto
I’ve always been a gadget and gizmo kind of girl, so my husband always feels pretty sure I will like any present that has a plug on it. Well he was surely right on target with the Pizzazz Pizza Oven by Presto. It’s not the type of …
Bonnie Plants Winterbor Kale
I recently bought some Winterbor Kale to give as a present to one of my friends, an avid cook. I read all the instructions very carefully, first reading the small, information-covered, insert before then going online to their official website.
I found their website very helpful and would reccomend …
Breville Heavy Duty Stainless Steel Panini Grill Press
I love to eat and when it comes to having a great sandwich, I need a machine that is going to give it to me. I like sandwiches and most of the time I like to make them myself. I hate for others to make my food because you …
Snuggle fabric softener
I received a sample of this in the mail the other day. When I put it in the washer machine it made the whole house smell really good. It was easy to use, smelled really good and doesn’t take too much of it to work either. It made my …
Camping Gaz Power Box 36 l Classic-A
Before we got a real fridge to put in the car, this was a thermo-cooler which we bought to make our drinks cool while travelling, during picnics or even at night when we would need something cold to drink in the room. It comes with a …
Betterware Divided Baking Tray
I purchased this divided baking tray several years ago and I have found it invaluable. Made of a sturdy non stick coated metal, this tray currently costs around £7.00 from Betterware.
The tray is rectangular in shape, a grey colour and measures approximately 40 x 34cm. It is …
Wanjia Air Freshener in Lavender
I love scents and my room could sometimes develop weird smells as time passes. My aunt brought us some household stuff, including a box of scented deodorizers. I was drawn to the lavender scent of this air freshener called Wanjia. Maybe I was growing sick of …
NordicWare Microwave Egg Boiler
I have a very tall and very inquisitive fourteen month old son, and after a scary near-miss recently when he almost pulled a pan of boiling water on himself I decided I wouldn’t be using the cooker hob as much as my nerves simply couldn’t take it. Â This hasn’t …
Rizla Concept Cigarette Tubing Machine
Times are hard, and smoking is expensive. Lets just get that out of the way now. As obvious as that statement is, it is something which many people don’t think that they can do anything about. Well, you could quit, but lets face it, for many of us, that …
Wear/ever 13″ 30cm frying pan
I have the largest collection of frying pans and cook wear of everyone that I know. I can’t help myself. If I had to sit down and tell you my favourite frying pan that would be touch. I have two very favorite ones. One of them is a Wear/ever …
Bestway Splash and Play Rectangular Family Pool
Summer heat is absolutely unbearable. Sweat pours down, hunger declines and to be perfectly honest all you want to do is drench yourself in water, ice or something that is part of that family. continuous showers are something which for most, me included are just not happening and the …
African Wild Child Handwash Blast Strawberry
The original reason for me buying this product was its incredible value. A 500ml bottle for only R20. That is 200ml more than most leading liqud handwash brands.
I switch to liquid hand wash while I was at university. I was sharing a house with a room mate and realised …
Goof Off Heavy Duty Spot Remover and Degreaser 22Oz
This is possibly the most expensive spray cleaner I have ever bought. It’s easily double the price of other spray cleaners on the market. I bought it initially because I was getting really frustrated after trying about five different products to clean the grease and burnt on food from …
Honey Can Do Red and Pine Green Zipper Canvas Wreath Storage
I like to hang wreaths both on the outside and inside of my home. I feel wreaths add a degree of warmth and seasonal spirit to a home and that’s why I like to hang wreaths throughout the year. If one knows what stores to shop at and what …
Greenworks cleaner
I like using natural products whenever possible because they are better for the environment. I am willing to pay alittle more for these products because they are better for the environment. These natural products do not contain harsh chemicals that you find in traditional cleaners. Greenworks is the product …
Frigidaire window mounted heavy duty Air conditioner
Frigidaire has always been the company that makes things happen when it comes to home appliances. I have never had a problem with them. I have always bought from them and always will. The thing about this air conditioner that I bought was that it really wasn’t all the …
Mrs. Meyer’s Clean Day Biodegradable Surface Wipes in Lavender
I hate cleaning my house lately with surface spray cleaners cause they make such a mess and take to long to wipe up. I found these Mrs. Meyer’s Clean Day Biodegradable Surface Wipes in Lavender and I love them. They help clean the surfaces in my home quickly and …
iRobot Roomba 560 Vacuum
The iRobot Roomba 560 vacuum cleaner is convenient. It saves me so much trouble already. I don’t have to worry about vacuuming the house and make it one of my weekly tasks. Instead, this vacuum cleaner takes care of everything for me. This is actually a pretty smart …
Black and Decker Toast-R-Oven
I received the Black and Decker Toast-R-Oven as a house warming gift three months ago. I have owned and used many toaster ovens, finding their ease of use over a traditionally larger oven beneficial for snacks and I have always favored products by Black and Decker however this unit …
Frieling Layer Cake Slicing 3 Piece Kit
I love to bake! I don’t know what it is, but every since I became a mother I have found a passion for baking. I love baking pastries, breads, pies, cakes, cookies, etc. Whatever sweet I can create with my oven I will.
I recently have been getting into learning …
Pride Laundry Detergent
I like using Pride Laundry Detergent when I’m a bit short of cash. I like the quality of this soap compared to other cheap brands in the market. It smells fresh and cleans clothes effectively as well. Pride is a product that is very cost-efficient and readily available in …
Bounce Fabric Softner sheets
My brother-in-law had recently sent Bounce Fabric softner sheets from US. There will be 70 sheets in a box. It looks like tissue paper. All we need to do is to put one sheet in the washing machine along with the clothes at start of drying. It gives …
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