Housewares Reviews
Cuisine Elegance Microwave Hot Plate
I think the idea behind the Cuisine Elegance Microwave Hot Plate is brilliant, but in execution, I found that it just doesn’t work very well. In fact it doesn’t work at all. Out of the packet, you have what looks like a square piece of granite encased …
Green Works Natural All Purpose Cleaner
My husband was getting tired of using harsh chemicals and took it upon himself to buy a natural cleaner. I didn’t want to try this cleaner when he brought it home, because my mom had already told me she didn’t care for it. It was the Green Works natural …
Hamilton Beach Smooth Touch Electric Can Opener
When our electric can opener gave out several months ago, we searched everywhere for another similar one. The reason I loved it so much, is because it cut the cans smoothly, leaving no rough edges that could lead to nasty cuts. But the only electric can openers that I …
Madichem Bleech Tabs
Madichem Bleech Tabs is a relatively new product. It is bleech in a tablet form that all you need to do is add water. I found a pack in a Walmart one day when I was looking for a different product. The item number on the pack is 0801. …
Lysol Scent Disinfectant Spray
I don’t often buy disinfectant spray. I have purchased it a few times from the dollar store, but though that it was way too strong and overwhelming. I decided to stop being cheap and go for a quality disinfectant spray. I always wanted to try the Lysol Disinfectant spray …
BakerEze 3 Piece Cookie Pan Set
Everyone needs cookies sheets in their kitchen and I am no different. The problem with cookie sheets is that after a while, they become almost impossible to get clean. When I wanted to replace my cookie sheets, all I had to do was go to Walmart. I was able …
Go Clean Microfiber Dish Towels
I don’t usually like using towels to wash my dishes. I have always been more of a sponge kind of a gal. Towels can become heavy and hard to clean. None the less I’d seen some colorful Microfiber dish towels from Go Clean and decided to give them a …
Tornado Mop
I’m glad mom convinced me to buy the Tornado mop in preparation for the typhoon months a couple of years ago because there have been too frequent basement floodings that bailing water manually was too laborious when the submersible pump wasn’t installed yet.
The Tornado mop was a huge …
Kenmore electric self cleaning freestanding range
Our gas got cut off and I had to go electric, unfortunately, because I definitely prefer cooking with gas. I bought this kenmore stove used for $250. Brand new, the price ranges from about $600 plus.
The stove features smooth ceramic top cooking surface, 2 small elements, 2 …
Premier’s Non Stick cook ware
I am having Premier’s Non stick Pan and Tawa and have been using it for more than a year.I am satisfied with this product because I did not find even a single scratch or damage sofar.Though I have been using it for the long time, that too …
Water purifiers
After purchasing water for awhile I decided to try the PUR water filtering system useing the stage 3 filters.
The PUR unit was easy to set up following their instructions.
I really like the electronic sensor light that displays in color the various stages of your filter usage and when its …
Jasco Spray Paint Remover
I do a lot of projects that sometimes require the removal of spray paint so this requires a really good spray paint remover. I have been using this Jasco product for a long time and I have to say that it works great. You certainly can’t go …
National Rice Cooker SR-W06K
I got this rice cooker in an Asian supermarket in Brussels. I like to eat rice once in a while but lately, the rest of my family do not. I got this one because it is small (0.6 liters) in capacity. Besides, I only use this appliance everytime I …
Goo Gone Spray Gel for removing glue and adhesives
A product called Goo Gone?? Really! I was surprised that this was the real name of this product. It sounds like a catchphrase or marketing ploy, but this is really the name of this cleaning product —“ Goo Gone Spray Gel. It comes in a …
GE Hand Held steam cleaner
Because I wanted house cleaning to be a lot easier, I am always looking for tools, gadgets and just about everything to make it easier and with all of the gadgets out there claiming to perform miracles I purchased a GE Hand Held steam cleaner to help with cleaning …
Optimus Portable Fan (model # F-1663-FD)
I woke up this morning and turned the air conditioner on downstairs and after twenty minutes I noticed that the house was not getting any cooler. I went over to check the air conditioner and noticed that the fan was running, however there wasn’t any cold air blowing. Being …
Vialli Blue Wiper
I have been using the Vialli Blue Wiper in the kitchen at work for many months now. I have found it to be very effective and easy to use. Please let me share my experience with you.
Please let me start this review by saying that I use this wiper …
Finish Powerball Tabs
In general tabs for a dishwasher are quite a bit more expensive than powder but these are 100x more easy to use and putting powder in a dishwasher can be a pain. We are not faithful to a certain brand of tabs in our household, we buy them as …
Swiffer Wet Jet All-In-One Power mop kit
The Swiffer Wet Jet All-In-One Power mop kit was one of those things that I thought was a waste of time. I mean I’m all about the old age mops and maybe even hand cleaning your floors. But my wife of course thought that the whole Swiffer idea was …
London Home Aluminum Non-Stick Coating Fry Pan
I bought this 12-inch frying pan from the London Drugs chain store over a year ago, and I have been using it every since. This pan is also 30,4 cm and definitely the best frying pan I ever had I had since giving away my other frying pans …
Breville Die-Cast Hemisphere Blender
I absolutely do love the Breville Blender. The ice crush feature is probably the best feature as it crushes the ice prior to making the shakes. It is nice to have the automatic touch buttons and I am in love with how much horse power the Breville has, 7 …
Black & Decker 3-Cup Food Chopper
Black & Decker Ergonomic 3-Cup Food Chopper is a true find for chefs and food enthusiasts. I used to think that I had to buy complicated, expensive kitchen items in order to best prepare my food. Not true! The Food Chopper is simple, small and reasonably priced at about …
Kitchen Aid Countertop OVen
When we were remodeling our kitchen last year I wanted to replace the countertop toaster oven that had been there for the last ten years. We saw this one that I liked at my favorite store Lowe’s and they were offering a rebate which I always like. So I …
Electrolux Z 3830 Vacuum Cleaner
One of the best vacuum cleaner that I ever use. I am using this Electrolux Z 3830 at this moment. I got it for free few months ago from a family. We got few electronics and housewares for free few months ago, and this is one of the …
Ultra Dish Liquid
Dollar General’s Ultra Dish Liquid is relatively inexpensive at only a dollar a bottle. The first claim it makes is to compare it to Palmolive. Well, I’m not very trusting when it comes to generic versions of cleaners especially when it comes to my dishes because I’ve been burned …
Style Six Attaching Machine
Recently I started planning my next Halloween costume and began looking for tools that would make my job a little easier since I don’t sew. That’s when I spotted the Style Six Attaching Machine at my local K-Marts. Although the box featured a craft I wasn’t interested …
Calphalon HE400WM Waffle Maker
I really love this waffle maker, it has worked great and I have not had any problems with it so far. I purchased this product over a year ago and at the time I paid 150 dollars for it. In my opinion it’s worth the 150 dollars …
WESTPOINT Box Fan AB12T
I used to suffer a lot while cooking in the kitchen because of the suffocation caused by frying and preparing some recipes ,though there is a small ventilator in the kitchen. But while shopping in lulu centre ,when saw WestPoint Box Fan, we thought we got the solution to …
Ninja Master Prep Professional Blender
The Ninja Master Prep-Professional does an incredible job making snow out of ice. The primary reason I bought the machine was to make Collatas and Frappuccinos and Smoothies. The machine acts as both a blender and a food processor and I am quite impressed with its power. …
Black & Decker NuCool 1.7-Cubic Foot Compact Fridge, Purple Berry
I saw this adorable purple refrigerator at Walmart and fell in love. It is exactly what I needed for our pool house. We are able to keep drinks cold and other things too with this convenient portable fridge. I think that this would be a great tiny fridge for …
Eureka The Boss Power Plus upright Vacuum
One of our old vacuums finally bit the dust, so to speak, so we went shopping for a replacement. I looked up reviews on various machines and kept finding that Eureka vacuums came up with higher overall ratings. We found this vacuum The Boss Power Plus at Walmarts for …
Eureka Pet Lover Bagless Vacuum
I own two cats. So you should know exactly what that means, especially in the summer time. Fur, fur, and more fur flying hither and yon, and the sad fact is that they’re both short-hair. But despite that, if you lived in an over 100 degree region of the States, …
Scrubbing Bubbles Automatic Toilet Bowl Cleaner Starter Kit
I would really rather not clean if it were up to me. Some days I don’t mind it, especially if I’m really stressed, because it’s a way for me to relax, but on days when I’m already relaxed and ready to enjoy a day off work, the last thing …
Dirt Devil Easy Steam Deluxe with Bonus Pads Model PD20000B
About two years ago I finally broke down and purchased a Dirt Devil hand vac to use on our stair case. We have carpeted stairs leading up from our front door to the rest of the house and they get extremely dirty because the kids drag stuff in on …
Bissell Fabric and Upholstery Cleaner
My kids are twelve and fourteen years old, and our two dogs are both ten years old, and throughout these years we’ve learned some very hard lessons about keeping furniture and carpets cleaned. For a while, we owned one dog that liked to chew everything, and then we got …
Norpro Stainless Steel Cake Pan
When it comes to making a perfect cake I know from experience that it’s a necessity to have a really good cake pan. I make a lot of cakes and I use several different cake pans and I have to say that this one has to be one …
Endenpure Suntwin Infrared Heater
We mostly heat our house with a woodstove but after the stove had burned low enough in the middle of the night our house would start to cool off a bit. So I decided to buy the EdenPure 1500 to equal out the temperature changes A couple of …
Miracle Grow Potting Mix 28.3L
Keeping plants alive is difficult where I live. The amount of dust and rubbish in the air means that often I go out on my balcony to find any leaves covered in a thin film of yellow dust. I had Miracle Grow potting mix recommended to me by my wife’s …
Magic Starch
We me being an entrepreneur I sometimes have to take gigs that require a certain type of dress. I have to wear either a solid white or black dress shirt that has a professional look to it. I bought a twenty ounce canister of Magic Starch heavy …
Cuisinart Electric Citrus Juicer
We received this juicer as a wedding gift a few years ago, which we registered for. It looks good in our kitchen and does work well, but we hardly ever use it.
This is only a citrus juicer - it has the plastic knob on top to put your …
Fred’s Disposable Grill Toppers
I barbecue a lot and I can say that these things really do come in handy. They are trays that are placed on the grill that eliminates the need to have to place the foods directly on the grill rack. I believe that they are …
HLL Pureit Water Purifier
I am a fan of its transparent looks since the day of its launch. I many times talked about it at home too, but could never finalize a purchase. Recently, my office staff requested me to buy a water purifier for the office and I agreed to them because …
Honeywell 50150 True HEPA Air Purifier
I got this air purifier mainly for the living room. I already have on in my bedroom, but I do not wish to move it around constantly so I decided to get another one. The Honey air purifier only costs $129.99. This may seem a bit expensive, but I …
Pledge Multi Surface cleaner
Before they came out with the Pledge Multi Surface cleaner we just used the regular pledge. We didn’t like it because it would leave streaks on everything that we cleaned. One Day while we where watching TV and they had a commercial about the pledge multi surface cleaner saying …
Aleenes’s Original Tacky Glue
I have been using Aleenes’s original Tacky Glue for years. I love this glue, and it works great. I use the glue for many things in my house. I have repaired a small tear in a livingroom chair. I have also used it to fix wooden slats on a …
Airwick Oil Warmer
The Airwick Oil Warmer is an okay product. I have used plenty of oil warmers and this one made by Reckitt Benckiser is just another oil warmer. There is nothing that separates it from other oil warmers.
It warms oil just as advertised. I could give it rating of …
All Ultra Concentrated Laundry Detergent
I have a large family so I need a laundry detergent that will really work. Over the years I have tried a great many different types of detergents both expensive and not. The more expensive detergents make great claims of doing more than the less expensive detergents. I sometimes …
Imarflex Juice Extractor
We bought this Imarflex Juice Extractor some three months ago because we were invited to a wedding and wanted a unique gift for the couple. However, we later found out that another friend had the same gift for them so we decided to buy another gift and just …
Jack LaLanne Power Juicer Deluxe
Jack LaLanne’s Power Juicer Deluxe is my first juicer. It does the job well, but then I’m only a moderate juicer. My household uses it maybe once or twice a month for the extra health benefits. It does what it’s supposed to do, meaning it will juice fruits …
Weber Char Q Charcoal Grill Model 616002
I wanted a grill for the house but I didn’t want to spend a lot of money on one for anymore than I thought that we would use it. It is just nice to have a grill around just in case we get a taste for grilled foods. I …
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