Housewares Reviews
Glisten Brand Dishwasher Cleaner
We use our dishwasher every day, sometimes even twice a day, and while we are happy with its performance overall, there are times when it doesn’t seem to be as clean as it should, and occasionally it has a strange odor to it that seems to seep into even …
Steeltek Pewter Veil Toothbrush Holder
This is really a cheaply made toothbrush holder. I purchased it because it looked quite nice: it was bronze and had an oval bottom that sat on top of a larger oval bottom, and on the left and right stood two poles that culminated with two spherical balls on …
Dirt devil broom vacuum
The dirt devil broom vacuum is too heavy to sweep up. It doesn’t get everything off of the floor like it is suppose to. The vacuum is hard to use and you have to make sure you put it straight over the dirt and mess on your floor to …
Samet S236SS Electric Stove
This stove was installed in the new flat that I am renting. That is the only reason I am using it, as I am stuck with it!
Although it has lots of features on it, cooking settings, there is one major design floor that lets the whole stove down, and …
Kleenex Disposable Hand Towels
I saw these advertised on television a couple of weeks ago and decided that I’d look into them. This is a new product from Kleenex which is evidently designed to replace the hand towel in the bathroom and elsewhere. Kleenex is pushing the message that your hands are only …
Air Wick Lavender and Chamomile Air Freshener
I buy this air freshener on a regular basis and it’s amazing. The smell is wonderful and it works very well when it comes to get rid of odors. I usually purchase it from Wal-Mart. One of the reasons that I love to buy …
Mainstays Sand Dune Orbit Double Lounger
Well let me talk about one of the cutest things I—˜ve bought for my summer collection. I love to chill on my patio and when it comes to being outside, I need to be comfortable. One of the things I said I was going to buy myself was a …
Dyson DC18 Vacuum
I was visiting my sister in the states and was surprised to discover that she didn’t have a built in vacuum cleaner. I was helping out with her housework, and I asked her where her vacuum was, and she pointed to the closet. Surprised, I pulled out a very …
Adams Suction Cup with Hook
I use these hooks a lot for hanging and organizing things in my garage and they work perfectly. I love being able to simply place my tools on the hook to be able to easily access and use them whenever necessary. I purchase these from …
Bissell Perfect Sweep Turbo Cordless Rechargeable Sweeper, 2880A
I really wanted to love this sweeper, because I love my other Bissell Vacuums (I have the Bissell Feather-weight and the Bissell PowerGroom Pet Compact Bagless Vacuum Cleaner) but in truth I only ‘like’ this sweeper.
The only reason I had bought this is that my infant son would …
Zwipes 752 Microfiber Furniture Cloth
I bought Zwipes 752 Microfiber Furniture Cloth for $10.34 online. Here is my review.
The kitchen towels don’t look any different form the other rags I bought before. Actually, they look similar with many other kitchen rags I bought in the past, you can wipe more space using …
Seventh Generation Natural Glass and Surface Cleaner
I found seventh Generation Natural glass and surface cleaner at my local grocery store, along with the other cleaners. It claims to be non-toxic, no fumes and hypo-allergenic, and free of perfumes and dyes. I was looking for a multi purpose cleaner, and decided to give it a try. …
Pureflex Bathroom Cleaner
I’ve had some issues with my bathroom ever since I moved in, and the one thing I hate about it is that the bathtub itself has such hard water stains on it, that have apparently built up over several years before we moved in to this place. Een some …
Coleman Raised Queen Airbed
I have been through so many airbeds that it’s not even funny. I first used Walmart’s lower brand airbed, and found that it was quite comfortable. But later on, I realized that I wanted one of those beds that is actually raised off the floor. …
Black & Decker 68″ x 26-1/4″ x 14-3/4″ Multi-Purpose Cabinet
This cabinet was a birthday gift for my husband a while back. I knew he needed some extra storage space in the garage for his tools and job supplies, as well as pool chemicals and lawn and garden items. HE had built some shelves already, and also …
Bialetti Moka express stove top Coffee Machine
Every morning in my house, we have to have a fresh batch of coffee made for not only me but my husband as well. We can’t start off our day without it. Our old coffee pot ended up going bananas on us so we had to buy a new …
WD-40 Spray Lubricant
WD-40 spray lubricant is a type of water displacing spray that’s used to lubricate, clean or protect. I love using WD-40 Spray Lubricant because I do a lot of repairs and WD-40 spray lubricant has made things a lot easier for me. WD-40 has so many uses …
First Alert Carbon Monoxide Detector
We had never had a carbon monoxide detector before, and never thought we needed one. After all, it was only recently that we had begun hearing about carbon monoxide detectors, they were never even a consideration not too long ago. Then, after several friends urged us to …
Honey Can Do Wood Clothes Hangers
I noticed that I needed some clothes hangers so I decided to purchase these. These things works very well. I love using them because they work a lot better that most others that I have used. I purchased these from K-Mart a few months …
Yankee Candle Autumn Leaves Wax Tart Burner
I like having lots of different wax tart burners to swap and change according to my mood and the time of year, and although it’s now Spring I’ve gone all contrary and am using an Autumn designed burner from Yankee Candle’s Crackle Collection.Â
It’s a one-piece tart burner made of …
Bosch Tassimo Single Serve Coffee Maker
Everyone should own one of these! The Bosch Tassimo Single Serve Coffee Maker produces a fantastic cup of coffee in about 60 seconds —“ how can you beat that. I used to own the Braun Tassimo maker until moving country (different voltage). Having reluctantly given my …
Downy Total Care Ultra Liquid Fabric Softener
I love using Downy Total Care on my clothes. I have been using it for months already, and washing clothes will not be complete without it. Although there are other brands in the market that are much cheaper, I’ve proven that Downy is still the best …
Kitchen Gadgets 6.5 inch Can Opener
This is one of the best can openers that I have used and I have used several. This thing is truly wonderful. It’s very easy to use and it works fast so it has far exceeded the performance that I have received from most others. I …
Avon Naturals Lavender Room and Linen Spray
This is my least favourite scent in the Linen and Rooms Spray range. It just isn’t me and that could probably be because I don’t really like the smell of Lavender.
I didn’t really buy this as such. It came in a pack of 5 items for £5. I bought …
Ariel detergent powder
I am using bar soap in washing my clothes before, I consumed 2 bar detergent soap in washing all of it and the result It took me an hour before I clean the clothes. And my hands, it was totally bruise because of the harmful ingredients of my ordinary …
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. …
Zepter knifes
I using so many utensils, pots, mixers company Zepter. And with most of them I’m so happy and satisfied. A few month ago I bought knifes. Price for 6 knifes was around 250 euros. So far I found myself not really satisfied about this Zepter product. First of all …
Arrow Storage Sheds
If you’re looking for a storage shed, you aren’t going to find a cheaper one than Arrow.
At least around this area, Arrow Sheds cost about $100-$200 less than the other brands; something that is important for those of us who are constantly on a tight budget. And, they seem …
Eureka 2 in 1 Steam Mop
The thing I dislike about using a mop is no matter how much you think you have cleaned it there is always a residue of bacteria breeding within the fibers. I had been on the market for quite some time to find a mop that I would feel comfortable …
Pine Sol Original Cleaner
Growing up in my mothers home, pine sol was a cleaner that was used quite often. I haven’t used it in quite a few years and wanted to try it out again. I couldn’t really remember its cleaning power, but I did remember the scent. I purchased a bottle …
Amway L.O.C. Multipurpose Cleaner
The only cleaner I have for my kitchen and bathroom is the Amway L.O.C. Multipurpose Cleaner. The name itself serves the reason. I wash my kitchen utensils, dishes, kitchen floor, kitchen sink, bathroom sink, bathroom walls and floors with this cleaner. I’m not the kind of person who would …
Vandor Star Trek Glass Tumbler
This sixteen ounce glass tumbler is made by Vandor and has a Star Trek theme to its design. The glass itself is transparent, with the exception of an iconic image of Mr. Spock, who is shown giving the traditional live long and prosper sign with his right hand. For …
Downy Antibac Fabric Conditioner
Downy Fabric Conditioner has greatly help me in my laundry task. I have proven it several times already. It comes in different variants which includes Downy Antibac, Downy Passion, Downy Original and more. I have used all of the mentioned items. They all have good quality. The best variant …
Hamilton Beach Prepstar 70550R food processor
When my old food processor bit the dust, I decided to order one from a catalog I receive in the mail. This model is the Hamilton Beach Prepstar 70550R.
I’ve had good experiences with Hamilton Beach products before so I figured it would be a good brand. …
Vokera Mynute 16e Gas Boiler
My plumber installed the Vokera Mynute 16e Gas Boiler in my kitchen when he was setting up my central heating system. I had been told by my gas company that a boiler would cost 1200 euro. However, plumber sourced this one in B&Q for half that price.
This boiler …
Shower Cleaner
My mother, like many mothers out there I am sure, once told me “Honey don’t spend your days cleaning! Enjoy life!”
While I know there are many that find cleaning a joy, I am not one of those people, and of course this is one area in which I …
Shredder Scissors
The name Shredder Scissors basically gives this product away. The concept is actually pretty simple. The Shredder Scissors is a nice alternative to a paper shredder. The Shredder Scissors has five sets of blades so I can now shred paper. Every time I cut paper with the Shredder Scissors, …
Dyson V8 Animal Cordless Vacuum
Having a small vacuum in an apartment is very useful. Particularly if its cordless one. I suspect many of us have yelled in frustration as you drag around one with a cord. Finding that it’s banging into door frames and getting underfoot.
The Dyson V8 is perfect for me and probably …
Morphy Richards 48268 Breadmaker
So many of my friends have recently invested in a Breadmaker, the rising cost of bread has spurred them into action. I have had this Morphy Richards model for a while now, a relatively easy machine to use and one that I have been recommending to all of my …
Green Forest Unscented Bathroom Tissue Toilet Paper
The slogan of Green Forest Unscented Bathroom Tissue is “Soft on Nature, Soft on You” which they’ve registered as a trademark. It’s a good thing they did, as this toilet paper delivers that claim and then some. It is an incredibly soft toilet paper. So soft, that when …
EZ Foldz 12-Inch Folding Step Stool
I originally bought this step stool for a friend of mine as part of her shower gift. She is very small and has a really hard time reaching kitchen cabinets. When she received it she was so excited about it and after several uses she couldn’t say …
World Market Mix And Match Square Wall Plaques
I liked the graphic yet organic look of these wall plaques in the store. I wasn’t sure exactly how I would use them, but I thought they might be able to help up the style quotient of my horribly outdated beige and brown bathroom. Actually when I first …
Kennedy Home Collection 5175 Jumbo Blanket Bag
I have a lot of blankets and I was looking for a way to be able to organize them. I purchased this Kennedy bag over a month ago and I really love it. I can certainly say that it makes it a lot easier to keep up …
Alpine Innovations Spudz Microfiber Cloth
I have not bought microfiber cloths before, though I have long thought of buying them because I read that they were really good rags in the kitchen due to their versatility. I finally bought Alpine Innovations Spudz Microfiber Cloth after a long time of thinking about it, and they turned …
Zanussi Built-In Hob ZGG 643ITNC
My stove also works on gas. As such, when the heating system was changed, it was also advised that we should change the stove top just to make sure that we comply with the safety regulations and that first and foremost, the system we use for cooking is secure.
This …
Hot Shot no-pest strips
If one word could describe this product, it would be “gross”.
I’ve long had a fear of spiders and creepy crawlies in general. And, because my kids have seen my reaction to spiders, my youngest son has also acquired a less-than-likeable reaction to the little buggers. So, I have …
Mega Vacuum Flask
When it was decided that my family had been using too much of the cooking gas to boil water for tea, both in the mornings and throughout the rest of the day, my mother decided to buy a Vacuum Flask because she felt that it would conserve the cooking …
Zepter pots
I have a lot of company Zepter kitchen equipment and so happy about it. I would give a few tips about Zepter pots. I have 4 pots and one frying-pan. Pots are really great and have perfect thermometers on covers. I used before Berghoff pots, but thermometers are so …
Bissell 9500 Upright Steam Cleaner
I’ve always been the type of person to periodically rent a carpet cleaning system every six months or so to keep up with pet and people traffic on our carpet. This has for one thing become a rather expensive endeavor because the cost of the cleaning solutions that …
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