Housewares Reviews
Palmolive DishWipes
I am always concerned about germs in the kitchen, and recently a friend recommended I try Palmolive DishWipes. These disposable cloths can be used to clean your dishes and counters and then thrown away. I thought this sounded like a great alternative from having to habitually wash dish cloths …
Harpic with bleach
Harpic plus bleach is marketed as a toilet cleaner, but it can be used to clean the bathroom also. It comes in a white bottle with a red cap which has a lock so that children do not accidentally open it. This product comes in a 500 ml bottle …
Frigidaire Front Load Washer FTF2140WH
We purchased this front loading washer from a local appliance store about 3 months ago. We have been very impressed with how well it washes clothes and how little water it uses.
Although this washer was a little more expensive than a traditional top loader, there are many reasons why …
Lysol Lemon Breeze All Purpose Cleaner
I don’t always like buying expensive cleaners, but sometimes I want to get a really deep clean and the assurance of disinfection. I purchased the Lysol all purpose cleaner in Lemon Breeze. I didn’t like the price, because it was almost 5 dollars. However, I did know Lysol was …
Hario V60 Pour-Over Cone
When I was writing a dissertation, I became obsessed with coffee. Not only did it keep me awake, it gave me an excuse to leave my flat. I drank coffee on my way to and from work, before and after grocery shopping, when I woke up and before I …
The Body Shop Cranberry Reed Diffuser
I bought my mum this for her Christmas and I liked it so much that I got myself one as well. The good thing is I got mine in the sale so I didn’t have to pay all that much for it.
I’ve had 1 of these from the Yankee …
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 …
Green Works Natural Bathroom Cleaner
In my attempt to help the environment, I decided to give this product, Green Works Natural Bathroom Cleaner, a try. It does come from Clorox, so I figured it had to be good since Clorox is pretty reliable. However, I’m not at all convinced about this cleaning …
Kenwood Toaster TT920
As kenwood appliances are known for its style, durability & performance, I decided to buy this Kenwood toaster TT920. I have been using this for more than 4 months as the previous toaster was giving some trouble.
It’s a four slice toaster with a warming rack where you can heat …
Elea Tefal Juicer
Do you like to drink fresh juice every day? If you do so, you should have this Elea Tefal juicer. I am using this juicer for almost than a year now. And I am happy with this product.
I can make any kind of juice from fresh fruit whenever I …
Cain and Able Bath Sponge Big White Mesh Sponge
Whenever I take a shower I like to be able to feel the full experience of the body wash I am using. I like to try to buy body sponges and puffs that help me get the right lather, no matter what body wash I use. I have …
Kleenex Lotion Tissues
One of my pet dislikes is when I have a box of tissues that sheds dust and particles everywhere each time I pull a tissue out. This gets worse, for example, when I blow my nose and find that I start choking, because I have breathed in a …
Oxo Good Grips Measuring Cups Set
I purchased this set of measuring cups about a month ago and I have to say that these things are wonderful. They are sold on Amazon.com and I purchased them for 20 dollars. The price is a bit expensive but I believe they are well worth it. …
Lincoln Welder
For the money invested I have really been pleased with my Weld-Pak 100HD from Home Depot. I work with large, industrial, welders on a daily basis but I must the is almost perfect for the home user. It operates off of standard 110V (Household) single phase power. With …
Mrs. Meyer’s Clean Day All Purpose Cleaner
I bought Mrs. Meyer’s Clean Day All Purpose Cleaner for $40, with a pack of 6 a few months ago. Here is my review.
This all-purpose cleaner was made to help clean almost all types of surfaces or things. This product is like other cleaners I bought, including Greenworx but a …
Backyard Traditions BBq grill lighters
Most of the time when I barbecue I use matches but I decided to give these a try. I have to say that these things really do come in handy. They are easy to use and I enjoy being able to get my grill started in …
Kitchen Aid Stainless Clad Cookware Sets
I am person that’s passionate about cooking and because of this i went out and bought myself few pots. I cannot recollect the price that i acutally purchased the set for, sets cosists of four starndard pots:1 saucepan, 1 kettle and a pair of skillets. …
OFF Familycare Bug Repellent
With two days of camping on the horizon, I needed to pick up some bug spray for my family.
We had gone to this exact location the year before with my husband’s work. I remember the bugs being pretty bad.
With a lack of choices…unless I wanted to go to …
Windex Vinegar Multi Purpose Spray
In my younger days I spent some time working for a cleaning service. During this time, I realized that vinegar was good cleaning and shining agent, especially for floors. Knowing this I couldn’t wait to try the Windex Vinegar multi purpose spray when I saw it in the store. …
Kitchen Gadgets Mixing Spade
I love baking cakes, brownies, muffins, you name it and I like to make ice cream as well. I have had a spatula that has served me for years but recently it finally grew too old and it fell apart. This left me looking for a new spatula and …
Proctor & Silex Blender
I was looking for a blender to make simple things; protein shakes and smoothies for my kids, I bought a blender from Proctor & Silex. I was not looking for a lot of bells and whistles just one that blended well. I choose a basic white model with three …
Electrasol 2in1 Gel, Green Apple Automatic Dishwasher Detergent
I was planning to buy dishwasher detergent as well as a rinse agent such as Jet-Dry last week but decided to try this 2-in-1 option instead.
I noticed the Green Apple scented one too and love that scent so I was sold.
I’m fairly pleased with this product with a few …
Ajax With Bleach Bathroom and Toilet Cleaner
I have used Ajax Cleanser since I was a child. My mother always had it in the house to use for scrubbing the tubs, sinks and toilets. Like many other things I picked my use of Ajax in my own home from her. I do not use it near …
ASDA stainless steel cordless kettle
The ASDA stainless steel cordless kettle is a personal favourite of mine. Since I bought my first property I have taken an unusual interest in what I would normally consider to be boring household items. They now take on a whole new meaning to me. Now these little objects …
Our Name Is Mud -Dog Coffee Mug
I was at a mall hours away from home when I first spotted this coffee mug. If you know anything about me, you know I love coffee. I also really like cool coffee mugs. I really like dogs, too. I have four of them! …
Greenworks 21602 20-Volt 12 inch Cordless Trimmer
This thing is fantastic! Why can’t all trimmers be like this one? I’ve used quite a few and this is without question one of the best that I’ve operated. I purchased it about a year ago and I’m very pleased with it so …
Coghlan’s Table Cloth Clamps
These things are wonderful. It really hate it when my tablecloth doesn’t stay in place or moves around so I was so glad when I found these. I didn’t know there was such a product until I found them so I’m very impressed. I purchased these …
Baygon Fly Paper
Aside from mosquitoes, it is really annoying seeing other insects and pests inside the house. They are not only annoying but they bring bacteria that might lead us to some diseases. I remember I was able to use Baygon Fly Paper not so long ago. I bought this item …
Dry Dock Hygienic Air Dry Dish Mat
I needed some more room for dishes so I purchased this dish mat to use to dry dishes and I love using it. I use it mainly for cups and large pots and pans because considering that it’s completely flat it doesn’t work as well when drying plates. …
Morphy Richards Chef Xpress 500 Induction Cook Top
The rising cost of LPG had compelled me to look for an induction cook top. Some of my friends were already using various brands of induction cook top and hence after taking their suggestions I decided to get Morphy Richards Chef Xpress 500 Induction Cook Top. I had …
Perfect Scents Freshly Scented Tall Kitchen Trash Bags
Trash bags are very important in my home. I have never believed in putting trash straight into the can. This always leaves the trash can smelly and filthy. I like trash bags that are strong and long lasting, especially because I live in an apartment. This means my dumpster …
Terro Liquid Ant Killer
Like many houses we suffer from an ant problem each spring. I also have children and pets in the home and am very nervous about using a harsh chemical to kill off my ants. Before I purchased the Terro Liquid Ant Killer I tried the …
Alessi Electric Bird Whistle Kettle
I bought my mom a new kettle for her birthday on the month of July 2008. She was extremely happy and the kettle design that I bought for her is the Alessi Electric Bird Whistle Kettle.
This kettle has a real special design to it and it looks extremely shiny. …
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 …
Buffalo Enco Rice Cooker KW01 (1.0 litre)
I used this rice cooker for cooking during my studies abroad. Since its weight is about 2.6 kg, it is quite portable for me. The rice cooker is easy to use and it has a user-friendly instruction manual. One good thing about this rice cooker is that I can …
DIY Washing Soda Tile Floor Cleaner
One of the ideas that I saw online recently was a DIY recipe for cleaning tile floors. I use as many natural cleansers as I can, especially since I have kids and pets, but they can get expensive to constantly re-purchase. That’s why this recipie caught my attention, because, I …
Pledge Clean and Dust
This particular Pledge doesn’t work all that great. Yes, it does clean but the dusting part isn’t so clean. It turns the pledge and dust into a dusty muddy mess.
After you have used it you can’t really tell what you have cleaned and what you haven’t. As for …
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. …
Storage Solutions 15-pr. Shoe Cubbies
I have a lot of shoes, and storage is always an issue. We have a box for shoes that is located near our entry door to the house, but that becomes a hassle to dig through everyone’s shoes and into a deep box to find the pair I …
NordicWare Zoo Animals Pancake Pan
My children and I all love pancakes for breakfast so I was thrilled when a friend bought me this hob top pancake pan. She bought it as I’m a huge fan of the NordicWare ranges and am extremely vocal about my love for their products, she picked this Zoo …
Soleus Portable Air Conditioner
This is one trip that I hate taking every single year. I have to go and visit my mother-in-law in Texas with my Wife. I have tried time and time again to get out of this trip because it’s a miserable one. I hate going because of the …
DG Home Bleach
I absolutely love using bleach around my house. I use it for my cleaning, dish washing on occasion, and my white laundry. Bleach has always been a trusted cleaning agent for me and will probably always be one. I recently purchased a bottle of DG Home Bleach from Dollar …
Sainsbury’s Toilet Limescale Remover
This toilet limescale remover from Sainsbury’s own brand was only about 58 pence for a 500ml bottle and it does the job well for the price and it has sorted my loo out. I had to use two applications to completely rid my toilet of limescale but it …
Fit & Fresh Vortex Hydrator
I liked the idea behind this water bottle and protein shake mixer, but unfortunately the design is too flimsy for me and the bottle can be frustrating to use. For one thing, it leaks where the lid and the bottle meet. If I tighten it super-hard, it won’t leak, …
Tefal Jamie Oliver Frying Pan 30cm
I should admit that I bought this frying pan after reading the commercial ads of this product. I was looking for a good frying pan. I’ve been trying few brands of frying pans and so far, it will end up in the junk because it did not stay for …
Yankee Candle Car Jar Sun and Sand
Another scent that I like a lot in the Yankee Candle Car Jar range is this one. I ended up trying this one the same time as the Coconut Bay one which I have recently reviewed. I got both scents in a mixed pack which is called the Seacoast …
Rainfall Chrome 3 1/2″ Shower-head
This review is for the Rainfall Chrome 3 1/2″ Shower-head. I bought this to replace the cheap one I had in the house because I wanted a shower that could extend higher and spread the water out more than the standard one I had. This shower-head seems to do …
Transparent Toaster
In my opinion, the Transparent Toaster is the greatest invention of all time. I received this toaster as a birthday present from my mom who knows I love my toast and coffee in the morning. The toaster is made primarily with a holding area that is two pieces …
Baker’s Edge Nonstick Edge Brownie Pan
Who would not love Brownies? Not only children but even adults are enjoying this chewy snack. In my home though, we do not buy brownies. Not because we do no like brownies. On the contrary, we are crazy about brownies. For this reason I’ve done all my best to …
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