Housewares Reviews
LA’s Totally Awesome Laundry Pre Wash Stain Remover Spray
I found myself getting headaches often, as I did my children’s laundry. I know that kids are messy, but the stains were driving me crazy. I like for my clothes to look vibrant and clean after a wash cycle, without stains. I knew that there was no way I …
Clorox Bleach Pen
Lets begin by saying I despise doing laundry. Ok it should be simple right? You just put it in the washing machine, put the detergent in and turn it on. I stink at laundry! I cannot get stains out so my kids clothes well you can imagine! My sons …
Tilex Mold and Mildew Remover
The pros of this cleaning product: I can spray mold or mildew, come back in 15 minutes or so, and it’s gone. All I have to do is wipe it with a wet sponge and rinse.
The cons of this product: I wonder if it’s a case of the …
Tide Original Scent with ActiLift Laundry Detergent
I have been using this for over a year now and I really love it. It’s sold at several retail stores and I usually pay 10 dollars for it. The price is relatively expensive compared to others but that’s the only complaint that I have about it.
When …
Pride Detergent With Antibacterial Formula
Since we started using washing machine, the powdered detergent brand we used was Pride. Since I have moved out from our house, I also used the same product every time I wash my clothes. Just two years ago, I stopped using this because there were lots of competition in the …
The Keurig B40 coffee maker
I have always been particular about the taste of my coffee.I drink coffee daily and honestly,often I drink it all day long. I am the kind of person that will not settle for just any cup just because..I want it to taste fresh,not burned, not too hot nor too …
Shinpo Storage Container
I have few of this product in my house. Actually, it is just a kind of plastic storage container that you can use to store some of your stuffs inside.
It is easy to find this product. I think most of the furniture store in town sell this product. …
Crofton Oscillating Fan Heater
The Crofton Oscillating Fan Heater is portable heating device that I came across at an ALDI Food Market store for fourteen dollars and ninety-nine cents. It’s not a particularly tall oscillating heater and it’s designed to sit on a table some other surface. Due to its size, it’s light …
Handy Caddy
The Handy Caddy is basically a sliding holder for household items such as a coffee maker. It’s basically for those houses that have large kitchen cabinets on top of the cooking area and not a lot of space between the counter and the kitchen cabinets. I have a portion …
Ortho Home Defense Max (Perimeter & Indoor Insect Killer)
I have had a big problem with creepy crawlers of all varieties during the summer months in and around our home since we moved here 4 years ago. There is a small stream srrounded by trees situated behind our house which I believe is a perfect breeding ground …
Rust-Oleum Metallic Spray Paint in Oil Rubbed Bronze
We recently did some updating to the interior of our home, including painting, new curtains, new fixtures, etc. One of the things we did was to have all out trim and doors painted white, The doors turned out really well, but the door knobs were still outdated …
Scrubbing Bubbles Automatic Shower Cleaning Kit
I hate cleaning the shower. Scrubbing walls has never been a thrill for me. I tried the spray shower cleaners, but I didn’t like having to stand in the shower to get every area - I have shower doors and couldn’t spray them effectively without getting in …
Zanussi ZWC 1300 washing machine
Among 3 machines in my house I must say that this is my favourite one. My daughters don’t live with me and my husband any more so we are alone now and I don’t need a big machine although I have one in another bathroom and I use it …
Make & Shake Ice Cube Trays
A few years back, I saw an ad for something called the Make & Shake Ice Cube Tray from East Hampton Industries. This was in a catalog that carried a lot of unique home items. Some were cheap rip offs and others worked quite nicely. I …
USadvantage Cleaner
I’m not one to open my door to salespeople, but on this particular day, I did. My big dog was at my side as I listened to a stranger tell me about the benefits of the miracle cleaner he held in his hand. It didn’t take him …
Bissel Cleanview helix (vacume)
I was forced to buy a new vacume recently when mine broke. I chose the Bissel clean view helix (vacume). I spent about 80 dollars on it. At first I loved it but now I wish I had purchased something else. The reason is because it doesn’t work anymore. …
Woolite Un-Scented Home Dry Cleaning System
Since I work in an office I have several pairs of dress pants, sweaters and dresses that are of good quality that are dry clean only. However since the economy has come down my dry cleaners has cut their hours and increased their prices. Now their prices were high …
Bionaire Permatech Humidifier
I found the Bionaire Permatech humidifier to be an effective humidifier if you use it properly, however using it can be a pain.
The tank is difficult to fill because there is nothing to hold onto. The handle is at the top to make it easy to get the tank …
Bostik, Wood ‘n Paper, Fast Setting Adhesive
I am really impressed with the Bostik Wood ‘n Paper glue. This is a really versatile glue. I’ve had this bottle of glue in my house for a long time now, and hubby was basically the only one using it on small wood projects.
First of all the bottle is quite …
Prestige PCMFS Sandwich Maker
Recently I found a perfect companion for my breakfast. I bought Prestige PCMFS Sandwich Maker which is a great product coming with an attractive price tag. I had to spend only Rs. 1036 (approax $20). I bought it online six months back. As far as sandwiches are concerned, it …
T-Fal Avante Elite Toaster Oven
Living in a warm climate, there are many nights when it’s just too hot to use the regular oven; on nights like these I inevitably use my T-Fal Avante Elite Toaster Oven to prepare my family meals. Unlike other toaster ovens you may be familiar with …
Rug Doctor carpet cleaner
Many of us have rented the Rug Doctor carpet shampooer from vaious stores. I too have rented one over the years. I finally decided I needed to purchase one of my own after adopting many kittens and living in a small home.
I can’t say enough positive things in how …
Nellie’s Dryer Balls
Nellie’s Dryer Balls are safe and toxic free and an environmetally safe way to have softer laundry. They are designed to cut your drying time in half and soften fabrics without the cheimals of standard laundry sheets. They so this by lifting and seperating the fabrics allowing …
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 …
Compliments French Lilac Dishwashing Liquid
I don’t usually use the Compliments line of products for my dish washing liquid but when I received a $1 off coupon in the mail I decided to give it a try. There were a variety of scented detergents in the Compliments line, and I decided to purchase the …
Bounce Dryer Sheets
Since I work in an office I really need my clothes to smell clean and fresh all the time. I had used some cheap dryer sheets from the dollar store called cuddle or something like that but they did not work at all. They actually made my clothes …
Haven Street Candle Co Richly Scented candle
I don’t think there’s anything more cozy and comfortable than lighting a candle on a grey, gloomy fall day. I like my apartment to smell good and I use oil diffuser all the time, however, no oil or aroma stick can give you those fall scents, like pumpkin spice or …
Canopy Curved Hotel Shower Rod, Chrome
I have only ever had one shower curtain rod at a time but have always used two shower curtains. One for the inside of the tub and the other for decorative purposes. I have always put the two shower curtains on just the one rod. I decided it was …
Slatkin & Co. Candle in Homemade Cookies
I was never big on candles because I found that more often than not, I’d purchase a candle that smelled good in the container but once burned, would fill my room with a strong and awful odor that lasted for days. I much preferred spraying my room with Febreeze …
Hamilton Beach Portable Slow Cooker Model 33156SZ
I have been looking around for a slow cooker for some time that is inexpensive and large. I did not want to pay a lot but also did not want one of those mini crock pots or slow cookers. I have to feed a family and need plenty of …
Satin Soft Springtime Fresh Fabric Softener Dryer Sheets
One of the best things about doing laundry is smelling just how clean and fresh the clothes smell after coming out of the dryer. I’m sure for those allergic and sensitive to the scents of fabric softeners, that’s not the case, but for me, I enjoy the scent and …
Intex Jungle Hideaway Kids Pool
We already have a pool in the backyard, but I was recently looking for something smaller like a kids pool for the 2 little ones that I watch. They are 6 moths old and 1 year old, so they are not old enough to go into the big …
Clorox ReadyMop
I’m not a big fan of mopping floors, so I picked up the Clorox Readymop Mopping System, hoping it would make the job a little easier. After some simple assembly, it’s easy to use, just pop on one of the pads, push the trigger to spray the …
Wonder Hangers
Every New Year I resolve to get to get my closet under control, and then by about March I start to notice the flaws in my well intentioned plans. Last year I invested in several pieces of the Space Bag system only to find out that the …
Libbey Glass Bakeware 11 Piece Set
When I’m hosting dinner parties, I like to bring out my libbey glass bakeware because the one thing I’ve learned in terms of cooking and baking is presentation. I always do my best to make my food visually pleasing, and my Libbey glass bakeware helps with that.
Before I started …
George Foreman’s 84″ G5 Grill with 5 Interchangeable Plates
I love every George Foreman grill I have ever tried , and this one is my favorite. I like using this indoor grill , because your food is actually healthier by cooking on it. It lets grease run off easily. It even makes the food taste better and cook …
Swiffer Sweeper, Wet Mopping Refills, Open Window Fresh
I have had my Swiffer mop for years, and I love it. I have tried the wet jet and wasn’t as happy with it because it kept falling apart. Now The Swiffer mop with the Swiffer Sweeper Wet Mopping Refills are all I use on my floors. …
Plink Garbage Disposal Cleaner and Deodorizer
My garbage disposal accumulated a very harsh smell and I wanted a way to be able to clean and freshen it up. I have tried several products for cleaning it but I have to say that this is by far one of the most effective. I first …
Gain Apple Berry Twist dish soap
Gain Apple Berry Twist dish soap is one of the best smelling liquid dish soaps I have ever bought. As soon as you open the cap the aroma from Gain Apple Berry Twist goes right into your nose. It smells vaguely familiar, sort of like berry flavored Juicy Juice. …
EB Wood Clothespins
Recently I needed some new clothespins and since I was going past Home Depot I thought I would stop in and get some. I just got a new clothesline in the basement and I needed a lot of clothespins to use with it. So I picked up a few …
Premier’s Non Stick cook ware
I am having Premier’s Non stick Pan and Tawa and have been using it for more than a year.I am satisfied with this product because I did not find even a single scratch or damage sofar.Though I have been using it for the long time, that too …
Black & Decker BDL220S Laser Level
This is a great leveler, I have had a really good experience using it. I purchased this lever over a year ago and it’s still working the same as it was when I initially purchased it. When I purchased it I paid 20 dollars for it. …
Delonghi Three Dragon Oil-Filled Heat Radiator
For very long, I used to live in homes that used to have no central heating, electric storage heating or gas central heating. However, now gas central heating is such a necessity for me that I won’t even look at any homes that don’t have it.
For me, however, sometimes …
Hamilton Beach 5-Quart Portable Slow Cooker
I have been using crock pots and slow cookers for years. Recently my old one cracked, so it needed to be replaced. I found the Hamilton Beach 5-Quart Portable Slow Cooker and it was the lowest price I had seen at under $20 so I picked it …
Yankee Candle Car Jar Clean Cotton
I like the Yankee Candle range and have the Candles, Wax Melts and now the Car Jars. Although the range is a little bit more expensive than other Scented Candle ranges, the scent range is good and the scent seems to last a good lenght of time as well.
There …
Severin Raclette Grill
I knew that this machine existed when I was invited once to a friend’s house a long time ago. When I asked what we were having for dinner, she answered that she is doing some Swiss raclette. At that time, I was not very familiar with European cuisine …
Scrubbing Bubbles Automatic Shower Cleaning Kit
Scrubbing Bubbles Automatic Shower Cleaning Kit has by far made my cleaning efforts in my showers so much easier. This product really does work. The rotating spout that the cleaner comes out of gets everywhere in my shower and makes my shower look so much cleaner in days. …
Swissco Jumbo Mesh Body Sponge With Suction Cup
I came across this bath sponge at Walgreens. Wow, jumbo is right. This sponge is huge. Way bigger than it needs to be. It’s almost to big for me to hold. I like the way they interwove two different colors of nylon mesh, though. That’s a more interesting look …
IngenuiTEA Teapot
I first used this teapot at my uncle’s house, and it is a very simple design. You fill your coffee mug with hot water, open the lid of the teapot, put your loose tea inside, then pour the water from the cup inside and close the lid. I …
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