Housewares Reviews
OXO Good Grips 9 Inch Locking Tongs
I’ve had these tongs for years, and at this point I almost couldn’t do without them. Now, to be clear these are the ones with the scalloped metal edges, not the newer nylon coated tongs. I’m afraid I don’t know anything about those. Those are on my list of …
Serta Perfect Sleeper Mattress
We bought a king-size Serta Perfect Sleeper mattress last year to replace our Tempur-Pedic mattress in the master bedroom. I fell in love with it the first night I slept on it. I have a bad back and this bed helped me sleep better ever since. The mattress is …
Arm & Hammer Pet Stain and Odor Remover Spray with Oxi-Clean
My husband and I love our pets, but we do not love the stains and odors that they leave in the house. Our couches, carpet, and area rugs all smell of our pets. I finally drew the line when our youngest dog started marking his territory in the house. …
Close up Active gel
Close up Active gel one more fine product by Hindustan Unilever limited. I had been using close-up quite some time and when I saw this new product from them I was tempted to try it. The menthol chill flavor was the twist and the new thing about the toothpaste …
MicroNet Suede Ultra-Compact Microfiber Towel
I bought MicroNet Suede Ultra-Compact Microfiber Towel for $10 online. Here is my review.
The kitchen towels measured 20 x 40-Inch they don’t look any different from the other rags I used in the past. I can tell they are not way too large, not larger than face …
Dollar Tree Plastic Storage Boxes With Lid
I have always considered myself kind of a pack rat. I have a hard time keeping things and closets neat and orderly. I wanted to get my house straitened out and decided to purchase some plastic storage boxes with lids at a local Dollar Tree. They were not very …
Hoover Flair Bagless Upright Vacuum S2220
I have owned this vacuum for over a year and it’s still working great. I have not had a single problem with it and it has worked so much better than I initially expected. When I purchased this vacuum I paid 50 dollars for it. The …
Kitchen Aid Blender
I got this blender when my Oster finally gave up on me after 10 years. Not exactly as I could’ve just changed the blades which were worn out. The machine was working fine. Unfortunately, these were not manufactured anymore, I decided to just upgrade my kitchen …
Sun Sations Dishwashing Liquid with Bleach Alternative
I have always taken my dishwashing seriously. I like my dishes to not only be clean, but also shiny and streak free. Because I take so much pride in how my dishes look, I am always sure to wash them by hand. I have always been picky about the …
Simple Green All Purpose Cleaner
I bought simple green for the first time a few years back because my sister swore by its results. I found it at my local dollar General Store for around $4.00 for a 32 fluid ounce bottle. I thought this was a pretty decent price and if it …
Sculpey Oven Bake Clay
Sculpey is my new best friend. I was browsing around in Michael’s arts and craft’s store the other day when I found an aisle with all sorts of clays. I had taken ceramics back in high school and absolutely loved it, but was unable to keep it as a …
Ronco Compact Showtime Rotisserie 3000
This little oven cooks one great rotisserie chicken, and who doesn’t like rotisserie chicken?
First let me say that there is nothing like driving a few miles to the nearest supermarket for rotisserie chicken, standing in line waiting to get checked out for 10 minutes and spending 15 to 20 …
Arm and Hammer 2X Concentrated Liquid Laundry Detergent
I purchased a 68.75 oz. bottle of Arm and Hammer Laundry detergent at my local grocery store because it was on a buy on get on free special. It was $4.97 for one bottle so I figured why not get the second bottle for free. I wasn’t sure how …
Easy Off Oven Cleaner Fume Free Max
I got sick of having to smell the horrible odor from oven cleaner when it was time to clean the oven. I had heard of Easy Off having an oven cleaner that was fume free and so I decided to try that. The commercials stated that it would get …
Dawn Plus Hand Renewal
I can’t say enough good things about Dawn Dishwashing Liquid. It truly lives up to its advertising claims that it removes grease from dishes. I can testify to its effectiveness as I’ve also used it in the wash to remove grease spots from work uniforms. The treated clothes, after …
Arlee Chamois Micro Fiber Non Slip Chair Pads
These had to be just about the comfiest and softest chair pads that we’ve ever owned. The reason I use the word “had” is because they’re no longer used in our house. That might sound real odd, since if they’re so pleasant to sit on, why do away with …
Wilton Chocolate Pro Melting Pot
I saw this melting pot at a friends house when she was hosting a party, and I bought one for myself the next day. My friend had this bowl full of melted chocolate, with strawberries and cake pieces placed next to it for dipping. Everyone was commenting …
Nimyle Herbal (floor cleaner)
Nimyle is an herbal floor cleaner. It is made up of Neem and Neem extracts. It is produced and marketed by Arpita Agro Product (P) Limited. It comes is transparent plastic bottle with a green cap on the top of it. The floor cleaning solution is green in colour …
Dewalt Cordless Tool Combo Kit
I’ve never been a big do-it-yourself type guy. In fact, when it comes to assembling things, my wife is 100 times better than I am. But, now that I’m a homeowner and have a limited budget, hiring someone to do minor home repairs for me just isn’t practical.
On my …
Dupont Advion Cocroach Gel
After we moved into our new apartment, my boyfriend and I discovered a pretty heavy roach infestation in our apartment. Having tried numerous over the counter options with no success, we decided to try out something much more heavy duty. We did some research on amazon.com and finally settled …
Dyson DC39 Animal vacuum
When you have three very hair animals running around in the home like we do, you really need to find the best cleaning equipment that will pick up and last, like the Dyson SC30 Animal. When we saw the prices of a lot of the highly recommended animal vacuum …
Frieling Layer Cake Slicing 3 Piece Kit
I love to bake! I don’t know what it is, but every since I became a mother I have found a passion for baking. I love baking pastries, breads, pies, cakes, cookies, etc. Whatever sweet I can create with my oven I will.
I recently have been getting into learning …
Liquid Plumr Foaming Pipe Snake Foaming Clog Remover
The first thing I must say about this product is that it is fantastic. I could not believe how fast and incredible it worked. My 6 year old niece came over for a visit one weekend and kept making frequent visits to the bathroom. After the 10th trip I …
Baolilai Aerosol Insecticide
I’ve been using a regular insecticide at home. I see to it that I spray the kitchen and storage room to prevent from some cockroaches, ants and flies that would be risky to my families health. I am using a regular insecticide for many years but it doesn’t give …
Tfall pan
Down with teflon pans, I say. Well all except for T Fall. About five years ago, I worked in a department store for the Christmas Season, October through December. I took advantage of the opportunity to also collect up on cookware items, catching the sales and …
Mr. Clean Magic Eraser Cleaner Cleaning Pads
I saw the Mr. Clean Magic Erasers being advertised so I decided to give them a try. I was truly amazed by the Mr. Clean Magic Erasers because they work exactly as advertised and I didn’t expect them to work so well. I normally pay 10 dollars …
Hefty Ultra Flex bags
It’s been a while since I last seen a Hefty Ultra Flex commercial, but it’s the main reason why I decided to switch over from my regular Hefty bags to the Ultra Flex bag.
I usually purchase the mid-size box that comes with a roll of bags; I can’t quite …
Outback MX-60 Charge Contoller
Outback Power Systems is unquestionably the number one manufacturer of solar power components for residential use. It has a well-deserved reputation for quality and customer service.
I have owned two Outback MX-60 charge controllers for three years. Outback has renamed these FLEXmax 60 charge controllers, but to the …
Clean and clear blackhead clearing daily scrub
Noticing my skin wasnt looking to great on closer examination i noticed blackheads around my nose,to say i was horrified was not a exageration,i remembered seeing an advert on the tv fora wash to get rid of them so popped off to tescos to see what i could find.
All …
Purex Laundry Products
Purex Laundry Products
I use Purex laundry detergent on a regular basis. It’s cheap and it works well. Both the powder and liquid work well with brightly colored cotton garments. A big box of powder lasts about a month for less than $5. That’s not bad for one person.
I recommend …
Cascade 2-in-1 Action Packs
I love these little packets of cascade combined with Dawn dish detergent. They are so easy to use! You just take one of the small Cascade 2-in-1 Action Packs and pop it into the detergent dispenser of your dishwasher. There is no measuring, no mess.
They are self contained small …
Scotch Magic Tape
I’ve used this tape for years and I’m pretty satisfied with it. It’s certainly not the strongest tape, but for taping photographs or taping Christmas lights, or for everyday use like taping the backs of envelopes, this tape constantly and consistently proves itself to be reliable. One thing I …
Raid Ant and Roach
I share an apartment with a roomate, and sometimes we have to deal with a bug problem. Not just a bug problem, but roaches. We keep our apartment clean, but with an apartment I guess that doesn’t matter, if your neighbors don’t keep theirs clean.
So, …
Zonrox Bleach
One thing I never forget to buy when shopping for groceries is Zonrox Bleach. Zonrox Bleach is an all around cleaner that can be used on almost anything. You can use it on clothes, on washing dishes, kitchen utensils and on almost anything in the house that needs …
World Market World Grill Double Burger Press
I picked up this burger press while browsing World Market’s grill accessories section. I have never owned a burger press before. I was always under the impression that it didn’t make a difference. But, I have to admit that I always get unpredictable results when I form my own …
Tide detergent bar
Tide is a very effective and very good detergent bar, which I have been using to clean up my clothes. I am a mother of 3 little children and as we know that the children do make their clothes dirty very often and we cant stop them. …
Fabric Refresher
We have pets in our home and frequently have to spray our furniture with Febreze to get rid of pesky pet odour. When Febreze became too expensive for my budget this month I bought Life Brand Fabric Refresher with Allergen Reducer for $4.99CDN.
This Fabric Refresher is absolutely fabulous even …
Maharaja Whiteline Bonus mixer grinder
I have been using this Maharaja Whiteline mixer grinder for the last two years now without any need of service at all. We use the machine on a heavy load nearly all days of the week. We are very satisfied with its performance.
It was when our previous machine got …
Culinare Safe Can opener
I really like my Culinare Safe Can opener. I always have trouble with can openers but this one was awesome. I like the fact that it is very safe to use. I do not need to worry about having rough edges on my cans nor worry …
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 …
Rug Doctor carpet cleaner
Many of us have rented the Rug Doctor carpet shampooer from vaious stores. I too have rented one over the years. I finally decided I needed to purchase one of my own after adopting many kittens and living in a small home.
I can’t say enough positive things in how …
Envisions Self Watering Pot
I live on a farm and we grow a lot of plants especially vegetables and flowers. Around the home I’m ashamed to say I don’t have any flowers because I am really terrible at forgetting to water them. Thank goodness a new kind of flower pot has been created …
Bernat Handicrafter Cotton
This is a good basic yarn, and is the perfect weight for dishclothes. It knits or crochets up fast into neat squares perfect for washing dishes. I’ve seen some crafters sell them as face clothes as well.
Each ball of yarn is wrapped in a piece of paper that has …
Kenwood TTP 102 Toaster
I happen to have very bad luck with toasters, and a few months ago I broke mine again. Normally, my family takes a lot of toast, so breaking this one meant that I had to quickly get another one. Being a bit short of cash at the moment, I …
Old English Furniture Polish
Every once in a while I will decide to try something new. I have used Pledge Furniture Polish most of my life to clean up my furniture. I decided to try Old English Furniture Polish on a whim that I had while shopping at the grocery store one day. …
DeLonghi EW7707CM oil filled electric radiator heater
If you are searching for a safe, energy efficient way to boost your homes heating source, then you should consider purchasing the DeLonghi EW7707CM oil filled electric radiator heater. I purchased this unit last winter, and I have to say that …
Clorox Disinfecting Wipes
I am always trying to find ways to make cleaning quicker and easier. Of course, you can’t beat good old’ fashioned elbow grease. However, it is nice to have something to help with quick clean ups. One product I have found to be very useful is …
Gorilla Glue
A couple of years ago I was in need of a glue for one of my craft projects and someone suggested to me that I try a product called Gorilla Glue. So I went down to my local hardware store and bought a small bottle so that I …
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