Housewares Reviews
The Biggest Loser Food Steamer and Rice Cooker
If you are like me, you don’t want to miss a single second of NBC’s smash hit The Biggest Loser. Whether I need motivation, inspiration, or just want to watch astounding physical transformations, I can always count on the Biggest Loser to bring me the latest in …
Glade Pine Scented Air Freshener
I have been using the Glade Pine Scented Air Freshener in the bathroom at work. My experience with this air freshener has been very pleasant. Please let me share it with you.
I like the fact that the air freshener comes in a nicely packaged case. It has a deep …
Select Comfort Bed
My husband and I both have problems with our backs, because of this fiding a bed which is comfortable for us to sleep on has been difficult. We have tried water beds, and standard mattresses but could not find a mattress that would provide us with a comfortable night …
Lysol Disinfectant Spray
Lysol Disinfectant Spray is a wonderful household cleaning tool. I use this spray in both my bathroom and kitchen (sometimes other rooms as well). Sometimes I spray it near the back porch where our two cats’ have a litter box. The spray covers the scent fairly …
Glad plastic containers
While we are so used to buying tupperware to put our leftover food in plastic containers. We now can look to a cheaper product which glad has come out with. Its their food containers which are microwaveable and can be used in freezer or refrigerator and can …
Lip Woolite Mixcolor, fabric detergent
It often happens to me that I colour everything in the washing machine in a certain colour. I will never forget when I put one pair of red panties when my mother was doing laundry in her washing machine. She was washing my dad’s underwear and hers too. She …
Paseo Premium Household Towel
Our kitchen towels and bathroom tissues have always been the best kind that we can buy. My brother is very fussy about them, especially our kitchen towels, insisting that we stock up on 3-ply kitchen towels. We chanced upon this Paseo Premium Household Towels, manufactured in jawa Barat, Indonesia, …
Philips HD4686 Kettle
I like this kettle a lot! It has different temperature settings - you can heat up the water to either 40, 60, 80 or 100 degrees Celsius, which is really handy. Using the device is really easy too, you set the temperature with “set temperature” button (the red light …
Surf Anti-Bacterial Laundry Soap
I had the opportunity to use Surf Anti-Bacterial Laundry Detergent several months ago when my local Wal-Mart was out of my preferred Gain. I took this as an opportunity to try a new laundry detergent and after seeing the words “anti-bacterial” in its name. I only paid about four …
Wilton Mini Loaf Pan
I love to bake and I have been looking to buy some mini loaf pans for a while. As luck had it I went to one of my favourite supermarkets and they had a Christmas sale on Wilton Mini Loaf pans. I immediately jumped at the opportunity to purchase …
Yankee Candle - Pumpkin Pie
The Yankee Candle Pumpkin Pie is a candle that I used to buy before I gave the Febreze Pumpkin Harvest & Fall Candle a try. The Febreze candle costs significantly less while the Yankee Candle Pumpkin Pie candle costs nineteen dollars and ninety-nine cents. Now admittedly, this candle does …
Premium Capture Rug and Carpet Dry Cleaner
Do your carpets and rugs look dirty and in abysmal condition? If they do then you probably are considering hiring a rug cleaning service. Honestly, this is not all that bad of an idea. A professional service can make your rugs look bright and new. However, the costs involved …
Breville BJB840XL Juice and Blend Machine
The Breville BJB840XL Juice and Blend, is a great machine that has a lot to offer anyone who tries it out. You get the best of both worlds in one great appliance, because this juicer is also a very powerful blender. Keep reading to discover if this product …
Signature Classic 3.2 Quart Deep Fryer
I received my Signature Classic 3.2 Quart Deep Fryer as a Christmas present last year. I was really excited to try it out as I love fried foods, but want some control over the types of oil used, and to ensure the food is drained of the oil …
Andrex Toilet Tissue
Back when I was a poor student, my mother used to give me a doggie bag every weekend when I went to visit her because she felt sorry for me trying to survive on such low money. One of the items she always included for me was a …
General Electric Range Hood Model PVWC924
My entire kitchen is made up of General Electric appliances. I got them all at the same time to outfit a new apartment in Canada and feel I made a big mistake in doing so. The general quality of the appliances seems to change in accordance with how difficult the …
Bic Medium Stick Pens
I purchased a pack of these pens about a month ago and they are perfect. They last a long time and they are fairly cheap. I purchased them from Fred’s Dollar Store in Columbus. I only paid 1 dollar for them. They are a …
Earth Sound Reusable Shopping Bags
I try to be eco-friendly whenever possible. I walk everywhere or take the bus and buy products with containers that can be used for something else when empty. I also carry a duffle bag attached to my stroller for grocery shopping. I do as much as possible to reduce …
Canopy Continuous Comfort Firm Pillow
I needed a new bed pillow and went to Walmart to find one that was comfortable but that didn’t cost a lot of money. I found the Canopy Continuous Comfort Firm Pillows in a center bin in the store. I felt the pillow and it felt soft enough without …
Dawn Ultra Concentrated Dishwashing Liquid
I have a theory that dishwashing liquid manufacturers are watering down their product, because lately, every product I use, there is such a small amount of suds that I have to use twice as much product. I think it’s all a conspiracy to get the consumer to have to …
Household Essentials Silver Tabletop Mini Ironing Board
As someone that travels a lot I’m always looking for travel friendly items. This is certainly one of them. I enjoy using this thing. The main reason why I decided to purchase it was to carry it with me when traveling and it’s wonderful. …
Jokari Sink and Tub Sponge Holder
I am someone that uses sponges a lot both in the kitchen and in the bathroom. When it comes to storing sponges away after using them I know from experience that it can be a bit hassle. I really love this sponge holder because it’s …
Kitchen Aid All-purpose Shears
I really liked using my kitchen shears. They worked really well on just about anything that I needed to use them for. However, we ended up gluing the blades together with super glue. Go figure!? Anyway it was time for a new pair of kitchen …
Maples Clock Oval Double Bell Melody Alarm Clock
I have a lot of alarm clocks but it seems there always seems to be a problem figuring out how to keep them set. I know that I set them right, but it seems that the power always goes out and knocks the alarm completely off kilter. I figured …
Black and Decker ProBlend Blender
I bought the Black and Decker ProBlend blender about six months ago and it is the worst blender I have ever owned. It is already broken and performed poorly even before it broke.
The first thing I noticed about it is how incredibly loud this blender was. I have never …
Progressive Sink Strainer
When I saw this sink strainer I think the thing that attracted me first was its large size. Also the white enameled metal strainer blends in nicely because my kitchen sink is also white. I like the weight and feel of it too. I’ve used it every single day …
Heated Underblanket (made by Morphy Richards)
We all get cold in the winter. We all know our beds offer the best retreat from this. We all also dread the first 5 minutes of getting into bed. When you’re waiting for a warm, cozy bed, those 5 minutes feel like an eternity!
I solved this problem for …
Aleene’s Clear Gel Tacky Glue 4 oz
I really like Aleene’s clear gel tack glue in the 4 oz bottle. I use it all the time and I do not have to worry about using it all up because it cost about $1.50 per bottle which is cheaper than buying super glue. I love …
Hamilton Beach 4 Qt. Slow Cooker
I love my Hamilton Beach 4 quart slow cooker. Everything about it is awesome. To start off with it has a very cool design. It is very sleek looking on my counter top with its stainless steel and black coloring.It is definately not your grandmothers crock pot.It is very …
Sainsbury’s Basics All Purpose Cleaner
This All Purpose Cleaner from the rock-bottom Sainsbury’s Basics range cost a piddly 26 pence and it is not bad at all. Basically I find it is very good at actually cleaning; it dissolves grease and grime on my bathroom and kitchen surfaces very easily so I can …
Willow toilet tissue
I am normally picky about what I buy that is store brand. I was running low on money one day, and I was running low on toilet tissue as well. I decided to purchase store brand, because they had something that would fit into my budget that was a …
Coleman Special Edition Road trip Grill LXE
I bought this trip grill, as we like to camp outside or most of the time like to have dinner in the garden. This one is very good and handy because it is collapsible and has sufficient cooking space and is facilitated so that all can be mixed and …
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 …
Hunter HEPAtech air purifiers
My husband has severe lung problems. In fact, he’s had 1/2 of one lung removed. It is imperative that we have filters in our home. HEPA filters are the very best because they filter 99.97% of all particles in the air.
We purchased our Hunter set at Costco several years …
Somela Floor Polisher
Again and again, I get exasperated whenever we move from one country to another as we always end up living in different houses. The first thing I check about a “new” house is how easy or difficult it would be to clean and maintain it. I wail in desperation …
SoapNuts (Washberries, or Sapindus)
These things clean everything! Four or five SoapNuts in a cotton bag hygienically cleans, sanitizes and deodorizes a full wash: hot or cold. Boil six or seven in water for ten minutes, and the resulting liquid cleans everything from your car to your floor to …
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 …
Glade Plug Ins
Glade Plug Ins are one of the best national brand of electric air fresheners on the market. I use three of them in my house. Glade makes a product I know and trust, and I have been using an assortment of Glade products for years now. In every …
EZ Wipes
EZ wipes are an item that I purchased at Fred’s Dollar Store in a box of 10 for $4.99 regularly, and go on sale for $3.99. The box contains shami type clothes that are both orange and yellow. The main difference is the color both clothes are rather thin …
The Swivel Sweeper
I saw the Swivel Sweeper advertised on a early morning info-mercia,and I knew I had to have it. It looked perfect for my household. I bought one at my local Walgreens the next morning. The price was a little high, but I had to have it. It works …
Dap #18250 White Latex Caulk
I use a lot of caulk because I do a lot of house repair job such as repairing leaking or sealing. I have used many different brands of caulk but I would have to say that the Dap #18250 caulk is the one that I prefer to use …
Ninja Master Blender
I actually didn’t get the Ninja Master Blender from the TV shopping channel. I found this product in stores for a cheaper price. Instead of paying around $120, I paid $69.99 + TAX for this product. I actually saw a few reviews of this product before purchasing it. The …
Magic Bullet
I really wanted to love my Magic Bullet. And I did when it worked. I have bought about three of them in the last three years. They are amazing and easy. They just do not have a very long life. I used up one in a year and at …
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 …
OXO Soft Works Corkscrew
For at least a decade I’ve been making do with one corkscrew. It’s the old fashioned kind, all metal with the little arms that lift up when I turn the handle. It’s never been the most effective tool for opening a bottle of wine and often the cork breaks …
Slatkin and Co. Scentbug Fragrance Oil Fan
I saw this little egg-shaped fragrance diffuser as a better alternative to burning home fragrance oils. I mistook the object to be a peculiar gift of sorts, and I wondered how it wound up in the fragrance section. In another thought, one was lighted up to make …
Cut-Glass Radiant Coolers
These sixteen ounce glasses from the Dollar Tree are really very nice. The designs on the glasses are simple, but still stylish. Near the top of the glass, there is like a collar and between that collar are like little diamond shapes that go up and down and around …
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