Housewares Reviews
Professional 600 Stand Mixer
Professional 600 Stand Mixer is by far one of my favorite kitchen appliances thus far. I just recently purchased it because I’ve seen it used by all the chefs on Food Network, so I assumed it must be good. Instead of going to a storefront retailer, I decided to …
Grant’s Kills Ants
There seems to be a terrible ant problem this year. They are always around, but this year I’ve heard more people complain about them than usual. After trying a lot of products that promise to eradicate ants, but do not do as well as expected, I finally …
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 …
Astonish Bathroom Cleaner
I have just finished a bottle of Astonish Bathroom Cleaner and it is extremely effective so I will be getting some more with my next shop. This was £1.35 for a 500ml bottle that lasted me a good couple of months so it works out as very economical …
Woolite Heavy Carpet Rug & Upholstery Cleaner
I have used Woolite Heavy Carpet cleaner and I have really enjoyed using because it has worked amazingly. Woolite Heavy Carpet Rug & Upholstery Cleaner is sold in a 22 oz can for about 5 dollars. In my opinion that not very expensive compared to other carpet …
Joy Ultra Dishwashing Liquid in Lemon
I consider myself a budget shopper and my guilty habit is that I can sometimes get so obsessive about it. Take for instance something as trivial as dishwashing detergent. There was a time when I bought only Smart dishwashing paste because it was the cheapest in the grocery aisle …
Soleus Air HGW-308BL Micathermic Heater
I got this heater mainly because it is space efficient. Unlike other portable heaters, this heater doesn’t take up a lot of space. This is partly due to the thinness of this heater. It can work as a standalone heater or it could be wall mounted. At first I …
WhirlPool E2F40RD045V 40 Gallon water heater
After my old water heater failed, I purchased this WhirlPool as a replacement. It’s a 40 gallon water heater, and I purchased it from Lowes for $340. To me this price was a bargain. Despite being one of the cheaper models, it’s very efficient, …
Airwick Freshmatic Mini
I don’t know how much money we spend throughout a year to keep our homes smelling fresh and inviting. But I do know that I have found the perfect product for my home. It’s the Airwick Freshmatic Mini.
I picked one of these up because I was looking for …
Ansell edmont 37 155 sol-vex gloves
This is a green color protective glove and made from rubber. I used this first time at my company when I had to open glue jar. The reason why our company requires us to use this glove is that it had good traction and good protection. About five years …
Bissell Little Green Machine
My Little Green Machine isn’t shiny and new anymore, because it doesn’t just sit in the closet gathering dust. Had to be a woman who came up with this machine! It’s not for cleaning an entire room, unless you’re incredibly bored and want to crawl around all day. …
Bosch Tat.6 Toaster
I have no toaster here at this house because I left the old one I had because of the incompatibility of plugs. That was the only reason why I left it in Africa but otherwise I was pretty satisfied with its performance and durability. I did not have a …
Kiwi Kleen Glass Cleaner
It always irritates me to see dirty windows, especially after the rain and the marks of the raindrops were left on the window glasses with dust settling in, making the marks more visible to the eyes. What added to my irritation that it is very difficult to clean …
Sterlite 3 Drawer Wide Cart, White
I always need more space to store things in. I have a garage that we really don’t use to put vehicles in. We just store stuff in the garage and it can get to be a huge mess in there. I found some really great three drawer carts that …
Scottex toilet paper
Even if Scottex is an expensive brand, I wanted to give my body a rest and use a good quality and soft toilet paper brand for once, so I bought a pack of Scottex toilet paper.
I must admit that the difference with the average toilet paper that I usually …
Mainstays 5 Piece Bath Accessory Set, Navy
When I moved into my new apartment, I needed to purchase just about everything new. I wanted to get a nice bath set for my bathroom to show a little bit of my own tastes. I had never been on my own before and this time I got to …
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 …
Tide Simple Pleasures Lavender Laundry Detergent
I bought the new Tide Laundry Detergent this weekend when I noticed that it came in the lavender scent. Most lavender scented products just do not smell right but I was able to smell the soap when I unscrewed the bottle. I love the way this laundry detergent …
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 …
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 …
LA’s Totally Awesome Oxygen Base Cleaner
I have about one thousand square feet of carpeting in my house, and when the little ones spill their drinks on the floor I do not have time or money to continually hire a carpet cleaner; I mix a solution of LA’s Totally Awesome Oxygen Base Cleaner and water …
Air Wick Aerosol Sprays
Recently, while browsing the air freshening products in the cleaning aisle of my supermarket, I noticed the Air Wick Aerosol spray cans. I had seen this product advertised before on television commercials, and after seeing them in the store I was interested to try them out and …
Quick Bond Precision Scrapbook Adhesive
I bought the Quick Bond Precision Scrapbook Adhesive, from a craft store a couple of years ago. It doesn’t say who made it, but as the instructions are in Spanish and English I believe it to be an American product.
This Adhesive or glue, is actually a glue pen. It …
Pumpkin Buttercream Yankee Candle
There is nothing quite like a Yankee candle. I have a new favorite scent from them and that is Pumpkin Buttercream. I love walking into the house when I have one of these delicious smelling candles! The first thing I do is go straight over and lite it up, …
Walgreens Home Elements Cookware Set
Looking for a pots and pan set? Well don’t buy the Home Elements Five Piece Cookware Set. Me and my wife just moved into a new house, and of course we needed some kitchen appliances, so when it came to looking for some pots and pans we dropped by Walgreens …
Wolfgang Puck Indoor “Reversible” Electric Grill/Griddle
Honestly, I never thought I’d ever want to wax poetic about a grill, but this one makes me almost want to be a real poet so I can extol its many virtues with the proper language. But honestly, as cliche as it might sound, it literally did change our lives, …
John Lewis Joel Duvet and Pillow covers, Oyster/Pink
I have recently bought a new pillow and duvet case (which I bought separately) from John Lewis which were trimmed with satin ribbon, of various widths, in pastel colors which gives a soft gleam effects against the matt background. These covers are really cool and had a simple …
Bounce Dryer Ball
I’m used to putting my fabric softener in the dryer with my cloths so when I seen this whole bounce dryer ball I was a bit skeptical about how it worked. I wasn’t sure if it was suppose to go in with the laundry or just go in after …
The White Oxo Good Grips 1220600 Curve Toilet Brush and Canister
Oxo never fails to satisfy me witth its handy and good quality products. One to them is the Oxo Good Grips White Curve Toilet Brush & Canister. I’ve bought countless different kinds of Toilet Brush and Canister all throughout the twenty five years of my married life but …
Cottonelle Flushable Moist Wipes
My family and I always keep two things stocked in our bathrooms: two-ply toilet paper, and Cottonelle Moist Flushable Wipes. These personal wipes are similar to baby wipes, though I think they are softer and feel almost quilted. I love how convenient it is to keep the …
DIY Baking Soda and Peroxide Cookie Sheet Cleaner
I was reading Huffington Post’s “Green” Section not too long ago when I came across this article about using a simple baking soda and peroxide paste to clean aging and dirty cookie sheets. I was intrigued since my cookie sheets are in a state that can only be described as …
Great Value Antibacterial Green Apple Dishwashing Liquid/Hand Soap
I came across this dishwashing soap during one time when my husband did grocery shopping at Walmart and bought it instead of our regular dish soap (Dawn in apple fragrance). At home, we usually buy the Dawn brand and always in the refill size (60 oz) because it is …
Partylite Candles
It seems like with the economy being the way it is, all my friends are having ‘house parties’. Whether it be candles, jewlery, purses, toys, kitchen items, you name it I am getting an invitation for it. Recently, the Partylite parties are the most popular. At the party I …
Zud Multi-Purpose Cream Cleanser
I’m always trying new cleaners because I’m a little bit obsessive when it comes to the condition of my home. I’m always cleaning, every single day. Usually it’s just wiping down counter tops and the stove and maybe sweeping and vacuuming, but I’m always doing something to keep my …
Frigidaire Glass Top Range
The Frigidaire corporation ranged over from refrigeration to cooking appliances. The model that I purchased was on sale, and it was a huge upgrade from my old glass top range.
Interestingly enough, I can contrast and compare both the old and the new range since this glass top feature …
Spic and Span Antibacterial Spray Cleaner
Spic and Span Antibacterial Spray Cleaner is a good choice to use on cleaning surfaces that need to be disinfected and free of bacteria.
I have a habit of cutting up raw veggies on the counter top, right after I have cut up an uncooked whole chicken, and I sometimes …
Sunbeam Hot Water Dispenser
I purchased the Sunbeam 6131 Hot Shot Hot Water Dispenser (black color) from Target and absolutely love it. We used to heat water in the microwave multiple times daily. Now we can boil water significantly faster with the hot water dispenser. It only takes about 20 seconds to boil …
Evriholder Pour ‘N Store Wine Bottle Accessory
I picked this up because I was having trouble with reinserting my wine corks. I never had this problem years ago. However, some of the wines I buy now have some kind of synthetic material instead of a real cork. For whatever reason I have a harder time …
Sunflame Reflecto Gas Stove
When I saw a newspaper advertisement to exchange old gas stove to the new one from Sunflame, I decided to do the same. In fact, I was willing to change my gas stove the wish of which only sharpened by this advertisement.
So, I exchanged the old by a new …
Copco Thermal Carafe
I like writing articles in the evening. This helps my brain to absorb ideas because everyone from the family is sleeping, no sounds coming from the neighborhood; my pets are sleeping and no television or radio on. It is just me, my brain, my pad and pen and my …
The Home Store Fall Leaves Oven Mitts
I never really have been the one to use oven mitts. I always figured a dish cloth or sponge was sufficient for removing a hot pan out of the oven. I had been doing it like that for years and did not think I would change. That I until …
Black & Decker Dustbuster
We bought our Dustbuster a few days after our wedding. I’m happy to report that a year later, our little Dustbuster is still one of our favorite and most reliable appliances at home.
Our apartment is small and we have a little problem having space for stuff. We don’t even have …
Bunn O Matic 10 cup Black Professional Coffee Maker
This is the best and fastest coffee maker I have ever owned! If you are a true coffee lover then I suggest you buy this coffee maker today. You will always have a delicious cup of coffee in just a couple minutes.
I work in a hotel and this is …
Murphy’s Oil Soap
I purchased Murphy’s Oil Soap at the grocery store for $3.49 for a 32 oz. bottle. I needed something to clean the wood cabinets in the kitchen and the baseboards. I heard that Murphy’s Oil Soap does a good job and keeps the wood looking fresh as well as …
All Oxi-Active Stainlifters
Recently I decided to try All Oxi-Active Stainlifters to see how it did with washing some clothes with stains in them. There are so many products like this that make all kinds of promises, and I don’t tend to believe them; at least, not with the tough stains …
White Magic Cleaning Sponge For The Bathroom
I hate having to spend out for expensive cleaning products and I am happy to say that I have found White Magic Cleaning Sponge for the Bathroom is a great multipurpose cleaner.
White Magic Sponge for the Bathroom can remove all kinds of dirt, food stains, finger prints and …
Glade - Holiday Collection: French Vanilla
Glade - Holiday Collection: French Vanilla is a scented candle that I certainly find pleasant and appealing to the senses, but admittedly, I do not understand why this is a part of the Holiday Collection. French vanilla is a scent that I do not associate with Christmas. I actually …
Orek XLElement
I use the Orek XL Element vacuum cleaner at one of my cleaning jobs. I do now own an Orek and after using one at work will never purchase an Orek XL Vacuum cleaner. The Orek XL is a lightweight vacuum but it is not lightweight to use.
I do …
Cleaning with Mr Clean
Mr. Clean.
Other hats off to Mr Clean! I love this product. I really don’t know how long this one has been on the market but I happen to stumble on it by accident, well not really I sent my grandson to the store to pick me up some cleaner. …
Maytag MFI2568AES Refrigerator
My other Maytag lasted what seemed like a lifetime and I wanted another Maytag.
Although I like the refrigerator, it has some quirks. There are 2 spots in the of the refrigerator that have cold spots where things will freeze… I’ve set the inside temperature up 2 degrees and …
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