Housewares Reviews
RainX Wash and Wax
I use RainX on my windshield and it works great. With that in mind they have come out with this new product, Wash and Wax, so I thought I would give a try.
If you would like to use this product, here’s what to expect. Its consistency in the …
Armstrong Place N Press Vinyl No-Wax Tile
I needed to do something with the living room floor in my mobile home and I needed to do it fast. The carpet was old, the under pad in an even worse state, and the hardwood flooring I wanted was just too expensive. My neighbour suggested I try Armstrong …
Pride Laundry Detergent
I like using Pride Laundry Detergent when I’m a bit short of cash. I like the quality of this soap compared to other cheap brands in the market. It smells fresh and cleans clothes effectively as well. Pride is a product that is very cost-efficient and readily available in …
Boulder Football Themed 9″ Square Paper Plates (Eight Pack)
The Boulder Football Themed 9″ Square Paper Plates came eight to a pack for ninety-nine cents. I don’t quite understand the reasoning behind making these paper plates square, but they are. These paper plates, along with the Boulder Football Themed Paper Napkins, caught my eye when I was out …
Seventh Generation Disinfecting Multi-Surface Wipes
I use sanitizing wipes for personal care, but have yet to employ wipes for the dirtier jobs of housekeeping. It seems more practical to sanitize one’s hands after contact rather than to clean dirty surfaces or objects beforehand. More significantly, I am dubious if such can really …
Simply Perfect For The Home- Erica Eggshell Panel
I’m sort of a modernist when it comes to window treatments. In a perfect world I’d have bare floor to ceiling windows flanked by decorative panels.I don’t like normal sheers and I’m definitely not into lace curtains. Both look dated and old lady-ish to me.
But, lets’ face it. …
Rit Brand Fabric Dye for Clothing
I recently used Rit Dye in Wine to dye a sweater. The sweater was 100% rayon, which usually can be dyed with no problems. I has purchased the sweater because I loved the fit and style of it, and it was on sale. I didn’t, …
Yankee Candle - Mmm Bacon!
When my fiancee walked through the door with a ‘Yankee Candle’ bag, I was excited beyond words. Until that moment, I had loved every Yankee Candle scent that I had ever smelled. Unfortunately, there is a first time for everything and little did I know, this was going to …
Sunbeam Mixmaster Hand Mixer
I have had this mixer for over a year. It has held up well to a lot of use in my kitchen. I decorate cakes for birthdays, weddings and other special occasions so it has gotten a lot of use.
I would not recommend using it for heavy …
Cornell SpongeBob Sandwich Maker CSM-S2328
I like to spread a layer of my non-dairy bread spread on my whole meal bread slices before toasting them on a flat pan. This makes the bread crispy but not dry and also cooks the spread a little so that it does not have that uncooked flavor. …
Black Flag OneShot Roach & Ant Killer
Living in Florida, bugs are always a problem, no matter how clean you keep your home. Cockroaches are especially common in this state, due to the amount of water and the fact that cockroaches love the heat. When we had lived in Indiana we never had problems with these …
Arm & Hammer Extra Liquid Laundry Detergent in Original Scent
Arm and Hammer Extra Strength with Oxi-Clean is another product that I had a coupon for. I use baking soda a lot and so I decided to try the Arm and Hammer liquid laundry detergent. I got the small bottle, which was supposed to serve for 35 loads …
Vinotemp automatic Ice Maker
For some odd and crazy reason my mother in law enjoys eating ice. It’s so bad that she goes out and buys a cup of ice from the gas station at least once a day. I thought that maybe it would be kind of neat if I went out …
Electrasol
We usually buy some cheap dishwasher detergent. Last time that my mom went to the store I told her we were out and she came back with this stuff. It’s pretty good overall. I can’t really complain but so much. It gets the dishes pretty clean overall. We have …
Reynolds Wrap Aluminum Foil
I love to cook, and I’m almost always in the kitchen. Trying new recipes has always been fun for me. One item that I love to use when cooking and storing is Reynolds Wrap aluminum foil. I have tried other foils in the past, and they just don’t do …
Ajax Power Cleanser
The bathroom, for me is one of the most important parts of the house. I can do away with home theater, though I like to have one someday. About an hour or more, I regularly spend much time in the bathroom. As much as I am concerning coming out …
Freshine Original Glass Cleaner
Finding a decent glass cleaner that doesn’t cause streaking isn’t always easy. I feel that if I’m going to take the time to wipe down windows, I don’t want noticeable streaking left behind when I finish, because that, to me, partially defeats the purpose of wiping them down in …
Mod Podge Matte Sealer, Glue and Finish
This is one of those products I felt I just had to write a review on. I started using Mod Podge when I made a vase for my mom for Mother’s Day. I basically cut out little pieces of scrapbook paper and adhered them to the vase …
Emerson Portable Ice Maker
The Emerson portable ice maker is a great appliance for those who have refrigerators that do not come equipped with an ice maker. The design of the Emerson portable ice maker has an outer clean appearance made of stainless steel, and the ice maker is opened from the top …
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 …
Step2 Play Cottage Play House
This play cottage is a favorite among my day care kids. I put it outside during the summer months, and in the winter time it goes inside in the play room. I first purchased it because I was looking for something fun for the kids that would …
Tilex Bathroom Cleaner
Tilex Bathroom Cleaner is a bathroom cleaning product and I believe that this product works well. I have been using Tilex Bathroom Cleaner for a few months and I have been amazed by it. I would certainly recommend this product to anyone that is looking for something …
simplehuman Automatic Sensor Hand Soap Dispensor
I have hand soaps all over the place, literally in almost every room of the house. If it’s not a hand soap then it’s a bottle of hand sanitizer. I’m a little obsessive compulsive about keeping my hands clean, especially considering all the things I have to handle while …
George Foreman’s 84″ G5 Grill with 5 Interchangeable Plates
I love every George Foreman grill I have ever tried , and this one is my favorite. I like using this indoor grill , because your food is actually healthier by cooking on it. It lets grease run off easily. It even makes the food taste better and cook …
Scunci Steamer
The Scunci Steamer is a wonderful cleaning device. It’s affordable and comes in a storage bag along with several accessories. Using steam is an easy way to clean various items, and is great when cleaning the bathroom. The only thing I do not like about the Scunci Steamer is …
Off Deep Woods Spray
We like to spend a lot of time outdoors during the summer. We go camping or to the beach. Last summer when we were in Ocean City Maryland I could not believe the amount of sand fleas that were there. These things were liting on our …
Mrs. Meyer’s Clean Day Biodegradable Surface Wipes in Lavender
I hate cleaning my house lately with surface spray cleaners cause they make such a mess and take to long to wipe up. I found these Mrs. Meyer’s Clean Day Biodegradable Surface Wipes in Lavender and I love them. They help clean the surfaces in my home quickly and …
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 …
Homelife Lavender Scented Bleach
Bleach has always been and will always be an important cleaning agent in my house. I love using bleach in both my kitchen and bathroom, because it is guaranteed to disinfect. I have never been too picky about the type of bleach I used until recently. I needed some …
Cascade For Dishes
I have tried the Cascade powdered product for dishwashers. I found that it did not always disolve completely. Sometimes the powder would live particles on my glasses.The improved form of Cascade is working better.It seems to be the best brand on the market for dishwashers.The fragrance is pleasing but …
Tide Pods liquid detergent
I absolutely love the Tide Pods! They are so easy and convenient. How much easier could it be? Tide pods are premeasured liquid detergent that come in a dissolving pack (or pod)! You just through one in the washer on top of your clothes and you’re done. So simple! …
Mr. Clean Wipes with Febreeze, Lavendar Vanilla
I really like Mr. Clean products. The magic erasers are my favorite. I also like Mr. Clean wipes. The container is much easier to use than other brands. It has a large opening and the wipes are easier to get out. They don’t seem …
Honeywell Heater Fan HZ-2000 Series
I bought this tiny, portable heater from the London Drugs chain store at Brentwood Mall in the city of Burnaby, British Columbia in Canada. It was on sale for $17.99 plus tax.
Honeywell appliances always work for me. I find the manufacturer very reliable. And true …
KitchenAid Artisan Stand Mixer
I’ve been married for almost 25 years and in all that time, I’ve always owned a hand mixer in one brand or another. Not having been much of a baker in the past and being busy raising my kids, I was fairly content with this.
Well, my kids have …
Dailyware Set of 3 Serving Platters
This serving platter set reminds me of a fancied up cupcake tower when it is stacked up. I bought this platter to use at a New Year’s party when I was serving fancy decorated appetizers and it is so worth the investment. It cost me 30 USD …
Candle Factory Georgetown Texas
Several years ago the company I worked for routinely bought candles for the women who worked in the front office. They always bought candles from The Candle Factory in Georgetown, Texas.
I thought at the time that this was a particularly nice gift. Many of the candle fragrances are yummy …
Roomba vacuum cleaner
The Roomba is a robot vacuum cleaner. Yes! It cruises around your house by itself and cleans your floor. What a great idea! They cost $300 and up, depending on the model.
The Roomba vacuums for about an hour before its battery is exhausted. I doesn’t clean as thoroughly …
Martha Stewart Glitter in Aquamarine Crystal
I really enjoy doing all kinds of paper crafts, and I have always been intrigued by Martha Stewart’s glitters because it seems like you could do so many things with them. I have seen her television show a couple times and she uses them
on all her craft projects so …
Resolve Carpet Cleaner
I recently tried the Resolve Carpet Cleaner used for home steamers/shampooers and I must say this is an excellent product and is definitely worth its price!
I was recently given a sofa from a friend that has a dog. The sofa was in excellent condition, except it smelled like …
Glade - Holiday Collection: Bayberry Spice
Glade - Holiday Collection: Bayberry Spice is a scented candle that I tried but ultimately found to be disappointing due to its lack of potency. I actually did not know what to expect when I purchased this scented candle because I did not have a very solid idea of …
Mainstays Stackable Mugs
A local thrift store was getting rid of a box of glass. Inside it was a Mainstays stackable mug. Little did they know the treasure they were getting rid of!
At first glance, I thought the white stackable mug looked strange. The bottom of the mug is …
George Forman GRP4P Indoor Grill
I remember when I first saw George Forman advertising one of his indoor grills on TV. From the beginning I thought it sounded like a neat thing to have and I wanted one. Finally, a couple of years ago, I purchased one for the first time. I bought the …
Yankee Candles
Almost everyone I know loves candles, and I am definitely one of them! One of my favorite stops when I go to the mall is the Yankee Candle Company. The alluring fragrances coming out of this store is so enticing, how in the world could anyone pass it up? …
Lasko 5365 Ceramic Pedestal Heater With Remote Control
All of us note that when the temperature drops during the winter our fuel or electric bill always goes up. With respect to this fact, there’s really only so much winterizing your home can do to prevent loss of heat and rising power bills. Now, I’m not …
Bodum “Mousse” Milk Frother
I bought the Bodum “Mousse” milk frother to complement the Bodum French Press Coffee maker which I bought at the same time.
The Mousse is essentially a large glass beaker with a “unit” which sits on the top, powered by 2 AA batteries. You fill the beaker …
Smithsonian Synthetic Frog Dissection Kit
My daughter is an animal lover and my son has had his fill of dissections, so when the time came in our homeschool curriculum to perform the frog dissection, I knew they would both drag their feet.
Then, last week I discovered the Smithsonian Synthetic Frog Dissection Kit. I purchased …
Hammer EZ 630 Electric Fence Energizer
The house I am living in at the moment is surrounded and protected by an electric fence. I am not too keen on these things as I was (still am) always afraid that somebody would be harmed or even electrocuted. But, we took the house “as is” and with …
Mrs. Meyer’s Clean Day Soy Candles in Lavender
I wanted I nice scented lavender candle so I got some of the Mrs. Meyer’s Clean Day Soy Candles in Lavender. I must say the scent of these soy candles smell exactly like lavender and really help create a relaxing atmosphere in my home which I so happy about. …
Sachi Insulated Lunch Bag
Like everyone else in the world, I am always on the look out for ways to save money. When I noticed the prices at the bistro in my office building going up, I decided to reevaluate buying my lunch there several days a week. I thought about my laziness …
Pyrex Dishes
My mom collects Pyrex products especially the baking dishes. We often use it in occasions not only for preparation of food, cooking but also food presentation and for serving food. I can say that its a very good house ware since its very thick and durable. One time as …
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