Housewares Reviews
Glade Clean Linen Spray
I wanted a spray to help the house smell fresher but I didn’t want a strong smell to it. That is hard to find in a spray that is meant to freshen the house. I found Glade Clean Linen Spray at the local grocery store and decided to give …
Calphalon Garlic Press
After receiving the Calphalon Garlic Press as a gift, the giver told me she had used many presses in her day and she found this to be not only the most reliable press, but the best one ever. She didn’t tell me much else, nor could I quantify what …
3M Scotchgard 4104D Auto Interior Fabric Protector
There were a lot of stains being accumulated on my car seats so I wanted a product that could protect it against stains. I started using this Scotchgard and I can say from experience that it works wonders. It’s sold in a 10 ounce can and I …
Cheer Laundry Detergent
As always, I was searching to find out which brand of laundry detergent did the best job for my clothes. I had already found several that did an awesome job and yet others that really weren’t worth the money savings. Cheer was next on the list because it was …
George Forman Breville
I am really pleased with my George Forman Breville. I use this Breville nearly every night to cook dinner, it is so convenient and quick to cook food.
The main reason I like using this Breville compared to using a frying pan is because it cooks the food …
Minwax High Gloss Hardwood Floor Restorer
My hardwood floors were very scratched with several scuffs and marks so I decided to give this product a try. At the time I had tried several others that didn’t work as well as I expected. I have been very pleased with the results that I received …
Modicare floor cleaners
I also use modicare floor cleaners to clean my floor and it is really nice. The modicare floor cleaner not only cleans my floor, it also fights with germs and keeps the floor of my house very shiny and attractive with no stains on it. As I …
AllerTech Mold & Mildew Stain Remover Spray
When we moved in to our new condo almost two years ago, the biggest problem I had with it was the bathroom. I was used to one of those simple plastic-like bathtub surrounds, but was somewhat surprised to find a good ol’ fashioned tile surround in my bathtub. These …
Sunbeam Electric Heating Blanket
My poor mother goes through heating pads like a porcupine would go through hotwater bottles. Not that she has any better luck with the hot water bottles either. She has a tendency to wake up some mornings and find herself in a puddle from a hot water bottle that …
Mainstay Quick Drying Full Size Bath Towels
I love to buy things like towels and sheets because they are a really easy way to change the décor in my home without spending a lot of money. I was in Wal-Mart recently when I saw that their Mainstay Quick Drying Towels Full Size Bath Towels were on …
The Sylvanian energy Saving soft White CFL Light Bulbs
I have been going through my house changing everything to “green”. I started with my light bulbs. Someone told me about these particular bulbs, so I thought I would try them out.
These bulbs are recommended for use with the environment. In turn they will keep it greener a …
Spic and Span Bathroom Wipes
I have found that cleaning with cleaning wipes is just what I needed. It is great for people like me who don’t have a lot of time to waste on cleaning and bringing out every cleaning product in the cabinet. I have recently been trying different wipes and decided …
Over sized Berber Runner
This runner is a plush Berber rug. It has a nonskid latex backing keeps them securely in place and measures 24″ x 72″ .
It is available in four colors, Burgundy, Blue, Natural and Hunter. It is also machine-washable, 100% olefin and made in the USA.
I bought the burgundy because …
Earth Friendly Ultra Liquid Dishmate Natural Lavender Dish Soap
When I clean my dishes I hate using the chemical filled unnatural dish detergents to get them clean. Instead, I like to use the Earth Friendly Ultra Liquid Dishmate Natural Lavender Dish Soap instead. I like this dish soap because it actually helps me enjoy doing my dishes because …
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 …
Drano Max Gel
There are a lot of different clog cleansers out there, but the one that has worked the best for me thus far is Drano Max Gel.
Drano Max Gel is very easy to use, as are most of its competitors. Being that I have to watch every penny, and …
Crabtree & Evelyn Noel Environmental Oil
I have been a long time fan of the company, Crabtree & Evelyn ever since I was in high school and blundered into the store at my local mall searching for some nice smelling hand lotion.
And around Christmas time, while I was on the hunt for some Christmas gifts …
Ambi Pur Fresh and Floral Air Freshener
I’ve seen this product being advertised locally setting a bold claim that even the places with the nastiest odor can be freshened by this product (i.e. dilapidated comfort rooms and kitchen after-party). That is a bit of exaggeration really, as marketers do, you may eliminate the odor for a …
Boric Acid as a roach killer
After my bad experience with the product from my last review on Black Flag ant & Roach killer, I was becoming increasingly desperate to rid our home of the nasty cockroaches we had inherited after our neighbor moved out. I was talking to my great aunt on the phone, …
Black and Decker Steel Fan Mini Hand Rake
I purchased this mainly to use in my garden. It works very well to rake away small leaves and debris. I love it and I prefer using it over most others because of the size. It allows me to easily get between the plants without much …
Garden Treasures Living Steel Gazebo
How easy is it to set up your own backyard gazebo? Well, when you’re less than five feet tall, an 8-foot by 8-foot steel frame gazebo can seem a bit daunting.
But I purchased one anyway: a Garden Treasures Living 8 ft. X 8ft. Steel Gazebo …
Hoover Hard Floor Cleaning Detergent
I use Hoover Hard Floor Cleaning Detergent for cleaning my hard floors and it has worked very well. Hoover Hard Floor Cleaning Detergent is sold in a 48 oz bottle and I usually pay 10 dollars for it. It’s not very expensive in my opinion and it …
Techcraft HBL44 44-Inch Flat Panel Television Stand
I purchased this TV stand over a month ago when I was in the market to purchase one for my new TV. I really love it and I am so glad I decided to make the purchase. I purchased it from Wal-Mart and I paid 120 dollars …
Samsung WF330ANW 3.7 cu. ft. High Efficiency Front-Load Washer
We bought a 3.7 cubic feet Samsung WF330ANW High Efficiency Front-loader washing machine when we moved in to a rented house in May 2011. We got the washer from Best Buy along with some other home appliances. I would say it is a lot better than the smaller and …
Glass X Glass Cleaner
I like to keep all my glass items as clear as possible. This includes windows, tabletops, mirrors and sometimes my TV or computer screens. I do not think it is necessary to spend an arm and a leg. I purchased a bottle of Glass X clean, hoping it would …
WD-40
This is a lubricate spray for metals. I use a small can spray which weigh 155 g. This is used as cleaner, lubricate oil, and preventing from rust. Our company produces foam cushion. It might be surprising that foam cushion is sticky right after production. Foam cushion contained the …
Coleman Quad Camping Chair with Cooler
I purchased this chair recently for $40, and it has become my new favorite camping chair. This chair is unique from other camp chairs in several ways. First of all, it has a great feature of a built-in cooler pouch, which is attached to the armrest on …
Easy-Off Cooktop Cleaner
I just recently started using Easy-Off Cooktop Cleaner and it has been amazing. I don’t have any complaints about it so far because it has helped out a lot when it comes to cleaning my stove top. I usually pay about 5 dollars for this cleaner. …
Electrosol gel pacs
If you are looking for a great electric dishwasher cleaner than you should get electrosol gel pacs. They have soap plus the bleach in one . They not only clean your dishes but deodorize them with bleach. You will notice if you used perhaps oxidol or …
Hefty Styrofoam Bowls
We hate doing dishes in our house so we rely heavily on paper plates and bowls. One thing that is always in our cupboard are Hefty Styrofoam bowls.
First, let me start out by saying, we don�t use the Hefty brand for anything we would have to microwave. The last …
Boulder Premium Paper Towels
Boulder Premium Paper Towels aren’t the strongest or most absorbent paper towels, but they come surprisingly close in quality to the Bounty or Sparkle paper towels as well as other name-brand paper towels. They are priced much lower than the national brands too, being an off-brand and all. For …
Eureka Maxima Vacuum Cleaner
Recently, our beloved vacuum of ten years died, forcing us to buy a new one. Since money is tight, we chose to buy the Eureka Maxima Vacuum. We were able to buy this on sale at Walmart for only thirty five dollars.
This has turned out to be …
JML Easy Stitch Max Sewing Machine
I’ve always been passionate about clothes, and it was always my dream to design and to make my own clothes. When I saw this cute portable sewing machine in ACE Hardware, I really loved it and I decided to get one for myself. Since its pretty expensive, I made …
Mainstays Plush Decorative Pillow
I needed some throw pillows for my sofa in the family room. I went to Walmart to look for some and found the Mainstays Plush Decorative Pillows. I decided to purchase two of them, one for each end of the sofa. They matched the sofa and room décor so …
Ronco ST3001SSGEN Showtime Rotisserie
I was skeptical about buying another kitchen appliance, since many that I have purchased or had gifted to me lately were not all they were cracked up to be. A friend of mine insisted that this was one I would really enjoy. She proved her point by …
Brabandia Touch Bin Waste disposal
I bought this product early last year to replace our old rubbish bin. I decided to get this Brabandia one because it looks neat and clean to use because it is properly enclosed plus the fact that it is a touch bin. The one I got at …
Progressive Collapsible Lettuce Keeper
I bought this Progressive lettuce keeper last year. It’s actually designed for all types of fresh produce, not just lettuce. I wouldn’t have bought it otherwise. I hate it when you have a large kitchen item or gadget that only works for one food. Anyway, I mostly use this …
Dawn Simple Pleasure Dish Wash Liquid
This is an absolutely genius product. Dawn really hit a home run with this dish soap!
I walked into my friend’s apartment one day and was greeted by a lovely smell. When I asked her what it was she told me it was her dish soap of all things! …
Betty Crocker Kitchen Colander
I have always had problems draining my pasta, because I was taught to do it the old fashioned way. I have never used a strainer or colander and usually will just place the lid over the pot and drain manually using oven mitts. I noticed that this method often had …
Brita Water Filter Jug
Medical authorities, nutritionists, dietitians and all manner of people have been urging us to drink lots of water: plain water. We know the benefits, but most of us prefer to add flavor of some kind.
Our water supply is reasonably good quality. I find it compares very favorably with …
Love Potion Scented Candle in Red
From loitering in Our Home, I have come across the candles lane. And since I was so bored, I looked through the best smelling candle in the different displayed candles there. There were different brands but I only opted for the one that has overwhelming scents. I bought the …
New Harpic Power Plus toilet cleaner
Cleaning the toilet is not easy especially if I don’t have the proper tools and cleansing stuff in aiding me to properly clean the stubborn marks in the toilet bowl. I started using Harpic when my husband and I transferred to a new apartment and the new place …
Slap Chop Vegtable Chopper
I know it’s gimmicky, but keeping with my try everything and review it style of living, I bought myself a Slap Chop. I found it in an online search for $19.98, the shipping was a little over five dollars and I’m kicking myself for not checking at Walgreens …
The Companion 34 Piece Home Owner Tool Set
The Companion 34 piece Home Owner Set is definitely a good idea for anyone to keep around their home. Even if you are not a very handy person this set has things that you are bound to need at one time or another. So instead of hunting through …
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 …
American Heritage Countertop Oven Toaster (AHOT-78)
I’m the average person who craves for the usual carb-enriched foods at breakfast. Aside from toasts, I love to stuff some veggies in my bread to make a healthy sandwich. I warm up my sandwich by putting it in an oven toaster. Suffice to say, an …
Duraflame 5 pound firelogs case of 9
When my husband and I first bought our condo and our very own fire place, my father immediately showed up with a case of these logs. At the time, we had no wood and never having owned a house with a fireplace we had no idea where to …
Swivel Sweeper
I saw the Swivel Sweeper advertised on an early morning info-mercial and I knew I had to have it. It looked perfect and easy to use. The next morning I bought one at my local Walgreens. I’ll admit the price was a little high but I had to have …
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