Housewares Reviews
Windex Clean & Shine Dry Microfibre Cloths
I found Windex Clean & Shine Dry Microfibre Cloths on sale five for a $1CDN plus tax. Each microfibre cloth came individually wrapped, in an attractive blue package, and here was the first mistake, the Windex company could easily have fitted two cloths in each package and avoided landfill …
Great Value Mandarin Essence Dryer Sheets Fabric Softener (70 Sheets)
The Great Value Mandarin Essence Dryer Sheets Fabric Softener retails for about fifty cents to seventy-five cents when compared with the name brand fabric softener sheets, like Downy and Snuggle with similar counts. They’re cheaper, but they’re just as effective if not equally effective as the name brand products. …
Colonial Candle Sand Castle Oval Jar 8 Ounce Size
When I first was looking at this jar candle I think I had this company confused with Yankee Candle Company, which I have found produces very nice fragranced candles with unusual scents. At 15 bucks for an 8 ounce jar candle is similar in price.
The thing that attracted …
Mortin
Moritn power booster is a kind of mosquito repellent, which is being used in our house to kill the mosquitoes. Actually my father in law brought the mortin power booster mosquito repellent to our home yester day night. Actually since after using it we can sleep well …
Ariel Detergent Soap
Sometimes, I use Ariel Detergent Soap for my laundry. It is good to use for both white and colored clothes. It has that pleasant smell that really stick to the clothes. So far, I have not experienced any ill effects on my skin. I see visible flaky texture on …
OxyDol Laundry Detergent
Ok with a three of us in the house and a baby we tend to go through a lot of towels which leads to a lot of laundry to be done. A while back I ran out of laundry detergent and we were about broke. I had no choice …
Rubbermaid Easy Find Lid 24-Piece Food Storage Container Set
When it comes to storing food it can sometimes be a big hassle when trying to find a container. I wanted an easier way for storing food so I decided to try this container set. It’s amazing and I believe it’s a great purchase. I purchased …
Braun Aromaster KF47 Coffee Maker
I really love a good cup of coffee, but I find the process of making it to be a bit to tedious for me. I would prefer to have my coffee in the comfort of my home, but most of the time I find myself having to go out …
Modicare utensil cleaner
Modicare utensil cleaners are the best ones which I have ever found, before this I used many kind utensil cleaners and detergent bars and many more but since I am using this all my utensils are looking very clean and shine. The smell is very good and it …
Frebreze Fabric Freshener
Frebreze Fabric Freshener really does work on getting rid of those nasty odors that make you sick to your stomach. I use it on my recliner, bedroom carpet, and my living room curtains on daily basis just to keep things smelling good. I hate walking into someones house and …
Mr. Clean Magic Erasers
Mr. Clean Magic Erasers are the most impressive little cleaning products I’ve used in ages. I love the fact that they are free from harsh chemicals, yet they clean all sorts of surfaces with very little effort.
I first used the Magic Erasers when a friend at …
Savvy Stitches
I like to do crafts, and while I can do a lot of different crafts, I can’t embroider, so I bought this kit to help me. It says on the front that the kit contains many things, including iron on transfers and all the things one would need to …
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 …
Cooper Cooler HC01-C Rapid Beverage Cooler
This beverage cooler is a definite must have for the perpetual party thrower. The cooler can fit cans, soda bottles and wine bottles. I hate finding out guests are coming to dinner and having to throw the wine in the freezer hoping it will be somewhat cool …
Wilton Iridescent Jack-O-Lantern Pan
The Wilton Iridescent Jack-O-Lantern Pan is an aluminum pan that can be used to bake cakes, pies without crust, bread, gelatin and more. The pan is in the shape of a jack-0-lantern, so whatever is baked or made in this pan will come out in the shape of a …
Angel Soft Toilet Paper
I sent my daughter to the grocery store for some toilet paper when I ran outthe other day, and she returned home with a four pack of Angel Soft Toilet Paper.
This is not the usual brand of toilet paper that I normally buy, but since she had already made …
Lasko Ceramic Air Heater
My apartment is freezing. Numerous complaints to the landlord have gone unanswered and despite piling on multiple blankets at night, I still wake up cold. I have never liked portable heaters because I always thought they were a fire hazard, but the cold was so pervasive that I decided …
XXXL Bottle Opener
I saw this new XXXL Bottle opner in the shape of a bottle top in poundstretcher and i couldnt resist buying it, when i got home i realized it was a fridge magnet which had super strong magnets wich were made from a rubbery type stuff that stopped it …
Cuisinart Coffemaker
The Cuisinart coffee maker stands tall. Burnished stainless steel couples with black plastic in a lofty, sleek tower design. The metal facade integrates nicely with the currently popular burnished look in kitchen fixtures and appliances, which blends in nicely because the reflective surface picks up surrounding …
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 …
Dolphin Electra Desktop Lava Lamp by LumiSource
I’m not a big lava lamp person, but I love dolphins. I have posters, paintings, and jewelry of the ocean creatures; so when my husband and my son got me the Dolphin Electra Desktop Lava Lamp, I was so happy. It was going to look wonderful on my desk, …
Ust FCART300 Stack and Roll Cart
I purchased this cart mainly to move boxes and other larger items and it has been perfect. I purchased it over a year ago and I have had no issues out of it so far. I purchased it from Lowe’s and I paid 50 dollars for it. …
Salter 1041 Glass Touch Kitchen Scale
Before I bought this product I found it difficult to follow the right directions from the recipe book because most of the time I would just estimate the amount I have to use until my husband decided to buy me an appropriate kitchen scale. He got it from …
Comet Disinfectant Cleanser with Wleach
I am really into keeping my house germ free and clean. I am always sure to take the time to clean my home daily. There are a few cleaning items that I really like better than others. One of my favorite cleaners is Comet disinfectant cleanser with bleach. …
Lenor Spring Awakening Fabric Softener
I tend to chop and change my Fabric Softeners. I like lots of them out there and I suppose I could use the same brand or 2 all the time, but it’s just better to change around and at least that way you don’t get that bit bored of …
Illume Soy Container Candles
I recently purchased a soy container candle through Ulta.com. I purchased it for $18, but I checked today and it is now on sale for $13.50. It is a 9.9oz candle, with an advertised burn time of 60 hours. The scent I purchased was “Coconut …
Hoover S1120 Hand-Held Vacuum in Blue
I have wooden floors throughout my home so I do not have a need for a large vacuum. I have a Bissell stick vacuum in green and I have my Hoover S1120 Hand-Held Wet/Dry vacuum for small messes that are an easy cleanup. I bought mine at Wal-Mart …
Lodge Pro Cast Iron Griddle
After discovering the joys of cast-iron cooking with my new Lodge Dutch Oven, I decided the next logical step was to get a true cast-iron griddle. I chose this Lodge Pro Cast-Iron Griddle, which is a reversible griddle and grill designed to fit over two burners on a standard …
Domestos Bleach
There are times in the life of all of us when we have a period of pondering in the smallest room in the house and—¦well—¦.the effects can be rather off-putting to others who wish to take advantage of the same facilities some time later because the atmospheric pollution we …
Walgreens Premium Tableware Heavy Duty Plastic Forks
I can get twenty-four of these plastic forks from Walgreens for just ninety-nine cents and while that might not seem like a lot of forks for that price, these forks are in fact heavy duty! I have found that I can use the same plastic fork, after its been …
JumpKing 15′ Trampoline Enclosure Netting
I wanted to add an enclosure to my trampoline for safety so I decided to purchase this one. Initially after purchasing it everything worked fine but after using it for some time I did notice a few small issues with it. I purchased it from …
Dyson DC25 Vacuum
The Dyson DC25 vacuum is one of the bigger vacuum cleaners offered. I had a Dyson portable hand held vacuum cleaner before and I liked it very much. It is currently still used. However, I would like a vacuum cleaner to clean my carpets. The other one cannot do …
Black N Decker Press N Go iron
I do not iron very often at all. However, I do find that on occasion, it is necessary to do so. I used to have an old hand me down iron that used to belong to my mother. After this iron finally died, I wanted to replace it with …
Body Bumps TowTab
TowTabs come in a little roll of ten tabs. The roll is small, and reminds me of a Lifesaver package or something, so they fit easily into your pocket or your purse and you can take them anywhere. I have a pack in my purse and a few rolls …
Singer Simple Sewing Machine Model 3116
With more than fifteen different stitching options, and an easy to thread system, I was thrilled when I was given the Singer Simple Sewing Machine. However, Model 3116 with all its bangs and whistles didn’t turn out to be quite so simple to use. The main problem I had …
Dyson DC17 Animal Bagless Upright Cyclonic Vacuum
Dyson DC17 Animal Bagless Upright Cyclonic Vacuum this honestly was my first venture into an expensive vacuum cleaner. I’ve always used cheap ones and thought that they were doing a great job. I mean my carpet did look clean and all. Little did I know it wasn’t really clean …
Bounce Awakenings with Renew-Refresh beads
I usually use liquid fabric softener and then a friend gave me a box of Bounce Awakenings with Renew-Refresh beads as a gift. I have to admit I was a little puzzled over the fuss she was making about a box of dryer sheets. I have used Bounce dryer …
George Foreman GGR50B Grill
George Foreman grills have become very popular within recent years. I have listened to a great deal of reviews from others that have used them, but the GGR50B is actually the first one that I used. This particular model is designed to work both …
KitchenAid Artisan 5-Quart Stand Mixers
I needed a mixer as my previous one broke down and I bought ‘KitchenAid Artisan 5-Quart Stand Mixer’ in Metallic Chrome. The attachments are so easy to fit in and clean that I don’t have to mess every time, as I had to do with my previous mixer. I …
Massey 9″ High Velocity Fan
It has been so hot around here lately. The temperatures have been almost unbearable. When I couldn’t stand the heat any longer, I went searching through my house to find a fan that wasn’t in use so I could put it next to my desk. I …
World Market Velvet Curtain, Chocolate
Velvet curtains are the worst when they are cheap looking. The last time I saw velvet curtains at an import store advertised as chocolate brown they turned out to be a wimpy sort of light milk chocolate color. I think most of us think of saturated jewel tones when …
OXO Poultry Shears From World Market
Finally, I have real poutlry shears. These are great. I make poultry a lot and I’ve recently been in the habit of buying whole birds or pieces on the bone and using recipes that call for them. It’s cheaper for me to buy poultry this way and I find …
Cuisinart Easy Pop Popcorn Maker
For years, I have wanted to buy a popcorn maker, but frankly, buying microwave popcorn is just so convenient, and most of the brands and varieties I have tried are very tasty, so I haven’t made much of an effort to shop for one. A friend of mine, who …
Sure Fresh Small Round Plastic Storage Containers
I don’t like eating fast food all the time. I chose to instead start packing my lunches. A lot of the time, my lunches would consist of food from the night before. I bought some bowls to make it easier to pack and store food to take for my …
Rubbermaid 50 Quart 5 Day Wheeled Cooler
We have a cooler for every occasion. When we go camping, we like to have both large and small coolers, depending on what we are going to use them for. We always like to have a large cooler for drinks for the weekend. Last year we …
Sunbeam Heritage Series Kitchen Assistant
If you’re in the kitchen frequently chopping foods, you might want to check out the Sunbeam Heritage Series Kitchen Assistant. The 18 piece unit has decent storage capability and is fairly powerful considering its size. The blade does a good job of chopping in a short amount …
Weber Genesis E-310 Liquid Propane Grill
I was the proud owner of the previous version of this grille for five years. It had served me perfectly with minor parts replacement. So when the stainless steel housing started to wear off I decided to get a new grille from the same maker.
I have been using the …
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