Housewares Reviews
O-Cel-O No Scratch Scrub & Wipe Pad
I came across this sponge at my local grocery store a couple of months ago. It’s a new item, at least I hadn’t seen it before when I was shopping. I’m always up to try new cleaning products in the hopes that they’ll work better than what I’m currently …
Denki Blender DBL-158
This is a warning: NEVER BUY ANY DENKI products. And when I say never, I mean never! Our blender, which was a housewarming gift to us by a close friend, was only used to mixed ice and some soft fruits stopped working after a few uses. It lasted us …
Bio HiLock Air tight containers
Bio HiLock containers are good and they are absolutely air tight and liquid tight. I have been using them for more than one year. They are ultimate, quality wise. They preserve the freshness of the any content as it is. There are four safety clamps on all four sides …
Mount field 460 HP lawn mower
When we own a new house with very big lawn we wanted to buy some thing which is quick and mo the lawn with out giving problems .so we bought Mount field 460 HP .It has very powerful motor and quickly and deeply cut the grass in a minute …
McGill Vintage Label Punch
I make a lot of scrapbooking items as well as homemade soap and crafts. I was looking for the perfect punch for labels so I could make fancier looking address labels for birthday parties and so I could jazz up my homemade soap wrappers for Christmas gifts. …
Brita Classic Water Pitcher, 48 ounces
Sometimes my water has a little chlorine taste, stronger at times than others. And I really don’t think this is very healthy to drink water with chlorine constantly, so I like to filter my cooking and drinking water. And I have found Brita to be one of the best filtering …
How to clean/unclog your sink using vinager
Although It is generally known that vinegar is an excellent cleaner solution most people are still reluctant to use it for this purpose even though it has not only been used for centuries but it is in fact one of the main ingredients in all commercial cleaners. So this is …
Amana Electric Clothes Dryer - Model #NDE8805AY
I wanted to do a review on an electric clothes dryer I owner for 7 years. I replaced this dryer with another one about 3 years ago now. I feel my review could very well benefit someone who is considering buying an Amana clothes dryer or this particular model.
I …
Adventuridge Foldable Chair
Chairs that can be folded and unfolded are usually not as comfortable as chairs that can’t be folded and unfolded, but they’re generally comfortable enough to sit in for a couple hours, and the Adventuridge Foldable Chair is a chair that I can sit in for a few hours …
Crayola Washable Paints
My children love to do crafts, especially my younger child who just turned two years old but I have an older child who has done his share of messing up our carpets and walls with his colouring so I was leary of letting our toddler ‘paint’.
I obtained these paints …
Clean Clean Laundry Detergent
Ever since my parents found out that they could get a particular laundry detergent called “Clean Clean Laundry Detergent” cheap, they have been buying it ever since. We have often times used it to actually double as a liquid soap though, but all in all I have never been …
Canadian Tire 12V auto electric blanket
I purchased this for $35 at my local Canadian Tire. Keep in mind a regular A/C electric blanket can run upwards of $200 plus.
The blanket is a soft fleece like material. Pretty comfy actually. It is just long enough for me as I am 6′0. It consumes about …
George Foreman Grill
When George Foreman invented the George Foreman Grill and put it on the market, people were buying them up all over the place. My husband knew how badly I wanted one so for my 30th birthday he bought me one and I use it all the time. I get …
Houzer Endura 20.25 ” X 14 Inch Cutting Board
I use a cutting board to keep my counters from getting all cut up from the knives. The Houzer Endura Cutting Board was my choice when I was shopping to stock my kitchen gadgets at Walmart. The board cost $106.43. That is a steep price to pay for something …
Lasko Air Stik Ultra-Slim Oscillating Fan
I really love Lasko branded fans, they’re some of the best that I’ve used, and the Air Stik Ultra is no different. I use this fan in my office and I love it because I’m able to keep cool without having to give up the additional space. I …
Emerson Portable Ice Maker
The Emerson portable ice maker is a great appliance for those who have refrigerators that do not come equipped with an ice maker. The design of the Emerson portable ice maker has an outer clean appearance made of stainless steel, and the ice maker is opened from the top …
Great Value Color-Safe Bleach
I bought Great Value Color-Safe Bleach to be able to whiten up my clothes without worrying about ruining the colored parts. This bleach is designed to do exactly that. You can use it for mixed colored clothes, not white only.
The bleach was available in regular and lavender scent. I …
Play & Freeze 1 Pint Ice Cream Maker Ball
I live in the Southern United States where it always gets extremely hot during the summer. Even though it is spring time right now, the weather has already heated up and my craving for ice cream has started. I wanted to purchase an ice cream maker last summer, …
Honeywell HT-800 Super Turbo High Performance Fan
I have to tell a really neat story. When I was a child my parents weren’t into spending tons of money on air conditioning so with that being said there were things that we had to do. One of the things we had to do was put a fan in …
Cuisinart Six Speed Blender
I purchased the Cuinart Six Speed Blender about two years ago from a local furniture store’s appliance section. I chose this blender over other models and brands because I have several Cuisinart small kitchen appliances and I have been very satisifed with all of them. I have …
Model # 10280-8, 12″ Color Changing Neon Clock
I bought this clock as a gift for my husband. I was planning on getting him a clock for his garage, and I saw this one for around $30. It was a bit expensive for a small clock, but I thought it was neat looking, with a …
Toastmaster Electric Knife
I have had my Toatmaster Electric Knife for many year now. This knife has held up well, it used to be my mom’s. I love using this knife especially at the holiday season, it makes carving so much easier! The blades on the knife have not dulled at all, …
Earth Sound Reusable Shopping Bags
I try to be eco-friendly whenever possible. I walk everywhere or take the bus and buy products with containers that can be used for something else when empty. I also carry a duffle bag attached to my stroller for grocery shopping. I do as much as possible to reduce …
Eureka The Boss Power Plus upright Vacuum
One of our old vacuums finally bit the dust, so to speak, so we went shopping for a replacement. I looked up reviews on various machines and kept finding that Eureka vacuums came up with higher overall ratings. We found this vacuum The Boss Power Plus at Walmarts for …
Robin fabric stain remover
Robin fabric whitener is liquid bleach. It comes in a 500 ml white bottle with a red cap and is made by Reckitt Benckiser. I have earlier used products made by this co and have been happy with them. I bought this bleach because with kids in my house …
Bernat Handicrafter Cotton
This is a good basic yarn, and is the perfect weight for dishclothes. It knits or crochets up fast into neat squares perfect for washing dishes. I’ve seen some crafters sell them as face clothes as well.
Each ball of yarn is wrapped in a piece of paper that has …
Lux Smart Temp TX1500E 5-1-1 Programmable Thermostat
This is the first fall for us in this quite old house in Seattle area. It is getting really chilly and the house is getting cold and uncomfortable. We had an old thermostat that obviously was not programmable, and did not really work in Auto setting.
After reviewing different options …
Oxo Garlic Press (Stainless Steel)
Garlic is one of the most used ingredients in my cooking. Indeed cooking can never be as palatable without garlic. But pressing garlic is one messy job. It is not only messy it could be tedious as well. I had actually almost crushed one of my glass chopping …
Gain Island Fresh Laundry Detergent
Gain Island Fresh Laundry Detergent was given to me in a care package from my mother upon moving into my new house. Normally, I buy the cheapest possible laundry detergent and don’t spend the extra money on Gain or other leading detergents.
However, I think I have changed my …
Shower Power
I have tried many houshold products for cleaning and Shower Power available in grocery stores or retail stores like Walmart,is the only cleaner that has the stain cleaning power and works even on your white clothes.
It has a nice minty smell and I have used it for 14 years …
Little Tikes Cozy Coupe Children’s Car
This little kid’s car has been a favorite in our home for years. My son played with it when he was younger, and now the day care kids play with it when we are outdoors. The toy looks like a little red car, and it has four …
Odors Away Deodorizer Concentrate
I love this product. It comes in a cute bottle that fits for a 14mL liquid concentrate and you I can bring it anywhere I go because it is so light enough to carry with. Although the smell spreads fast even when the lid is tightly closed so when …
Green Cross Isoprophy Alcohol
My family believes that cleanliness is important to have a healthy lifestyle.
When I was a kid, I am used to Family Rubbing Alcohol for disinfection and other household purposes. Then one time, my mom tried Green Cross Isopropyl Alcohol which is 70% solution. The 500 mL bottle lasted for …
Peeler for All
I was so amazed as to this new kind of style of peeler. Its not the traditional peeler of Y shape or those that looks like a knife but this ones has a handle and a shaft.
This is a full mechanical peeler only and doesn’t need any electricity. …
Breville VTT001 Toaster
When I first moved into my house a few years ago, I bought the cheapest appliances since money was a bit hard to come by. As time has gone by, however, I have come to replac most items since they have either broken down or become too worn for …
Philippe Richard 4 Qt Pressure Cooker
A couple of months ago, my Presto Pressure Cooker stopped working . It simply won’t accumulate pressure anymore after 2 years of usage. Let me tell you that a pressure cooker is a must in my kitchen. Yet I have to admit that the good pressure cooker costs …
Rachael Ray 10-Piece Stainless-Steel Cookware Set
I have bought this set cause I needed a new cookware set so I wanted to try this one out. I have owned it for about a month now and I think that it is great. It comes with an 1-1/2- and 3-quart saucepans with lids; 8-quart stockpot with …
Avon Magnifying Light-up Tweezers
I was looking on Avon’s website and saw that they had some tweezers on sale. I can always use a good pair of tweezers. I can tend to loose them. The one I decided to buy is the magnifying light-up tweezers. It cost about five …
KitchenAid Artisan KSM150PSAQ 325 Watts Stand Mixer
It’s funny how I never ever want to buy kitchen items. I personally could care less about having the popular kitchen cook ware because most of the time I don’t cook. But I ended up having a family event that was coming up and I needed a really good …
Method Hand Sanitizer, Eucalyptus Mint
I always keep sanitizer in my home and my purse because you never know when you may need it. I love the fresh scent of Eucalyptus mint. It is not overpowering and makes my skin feel so refreshed. My skin actually feels moisturized and extremely soft after every use. …
Round Up weed and grass killer
I had an overgrown area in my yard with weeds that no matter what I tried to do, the weeds kept coming back. Each time they grew back they seemed to get worse. I really didn’t know what to do and was actually considering filling in this …
Del Fabric Softener Lavender Breeze
I buy Del Fabric Softener Lavender Breeze whenever my favorite fabric conditioner brand is not available in the store close to my house. It comes in bottle and in sachet with 5 different scents. I like the lavender scent. It leaves a long lasting odor on my clothes. After …
Ove’ Glove Hot Surface Handler
This product is one of my favorites and must-have in our kitchen. It’s perfect in handling hot objects especially when I am baking. I am right-handed while my husband is left-handed but this oven glove can be used for both left-handed and right-handed individuals which works perfect for us. …
Black & Decker All Temperature Steam Iron
The Black & Decker All Temperature Steam Iron so far met with expectations.
The iron is satisfyingly heavy to power through wrinkles without straining the hand or wrist. The digital control buttons are easy to operate on either side of the iron altering the temperature up or down depending …
JMK 18 Piece Metallic and Glitter Bows
The JMK 18 Piece Metallic and Glitter Bows retail for just under two dollars. In one package comes eighteen bows that go on top of Christmas presents or even regular gifts given at other times of the year. I like how most of the bows vary slightly in size. …
Hefty Kitchen Fresh Tall Lemon Lime Scented Trash Bags
I have recently got into purchasing scented trash bags because of my baby boy. I have to change his diapers throughout the day and don’t prefer to smell them all day. I also don’t want to walk to the outside dumpster every time I change him because it is …
Morphy Richards 42296 Iron
I have a strange obsession with irons; over the last four years, I have bought around ten of them. This may be due to the fact that I really hate ironing my clothes, and I am forever looking for that iron that will make the job infinitely easier than …
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