Housewares Reviews
George Foreman family sized grilling machine
I hate cooking. No just hate it, but hate it with the fiery passion of a thousand burning suns, I hate it that much. I’ve never been one for the kitchen and anything that screams convenience is more my cup of tea. Generally speaking, if it doesn’t come out …
Windex Glass Cleaner
Windex Glass Cleaner is one of those cleaners that every household should have. Probably every American household does have Windex Glass Cleaner, and for the same reason that I use the product: it is great! My personal favorite characteristic of Windex Glass Cleaner is the smell: not too strong, …
Febreeze Unstopables Fabric Refresher
Febreeze Unstopables is a product used to freshen clothes, fabrics, carpers, etc. I have been using the original Febreeze (the older version) for many years and I liked it, but wanted something “stronger”, so I decided to try this product. It claims to freshen for up to 7 days. …
Hoover Whisper Cyclonic upright vacuum cleaner
I don’t think that there is a man like myself out there who has a fond love for vacuum cleaners. I find that vacuum cleaners are something that gives me serenity. I like to make sure that my floors are clean all the time and when it comes to …
Century Novelty Cauldron Set
The Century Novelty Cauldron Set consists of three plastic black cauldrons. They’re positively ideal for the month of October and Halloween! The cauldrons resemble a traditional witch’s cauldron in design, with the cauldrons featuring a raised rim and general “o” shape where in the center, they’re fattest. Three cauldrons …
Handy Caddy
The Handy Caddy is basically a sliding holder for household items such as a coffee maker. It’s basically for those houses that have large kitchen cabinets on top of the cooking area and not a lot of space between the counter and the kitchen cabinets. I have a portion …
Windex Outdoor All-in-One Glass Cleaning Tool
This product was advertised as being an easy way to clean windows from the outside without causing any streaks. It’s got a long handle and a rectangular-shaped base to it. When the pad attached to the base gets wet, Windex cleaner is automatically dispensed. I found the tool to …
Tilex Mold and Mildew Remover
I have been battling the soap scum in my bathroom for entirely too long. I hate having to scrub and scrub and still not getting any real results for all of my effort. I have tried many soap scum removers as well as mildew removers that were cheap and …
Sevin Insecticide by Bayer
I’ve known Sevin Insecticides since I was single. My eldest sister used to spray Sevin to kill ants around our home and garden. When I build my own home there would be times that armies of ants do come too. I think these ants have particular season of …
Eden Pure Quartz Infrared Portable Heater 500
This heater at $300 delivers on its promises. It is an an attractive small black unit that can easily be mistaken for a piece of furniture. Friends came over my home and had to ask me what that was. It is safe to have around children, …
Mary Ellen’s Best Press Starch Alternative
While shopping in a local quilt shop, I came across this nifty product by Mary Ellen. It is called Best Press Alternative.
Starch sometimes leaves white starch marks on dark clothing after ironing. It leaves stiff spots, and it flakes. This can be eliminated with Best Starch …
NordicWare Sweetheart Rose Baking Pan
I adore baking and am very much a girly girl, so when I saw this stunning Sweetheart Rose Baking Pan on the NordicWare website I bought it instantly. Cupcakes are one of my favourite things to bake, this is a substantial baking pan designed to cook twelve rosebud shaped …
Butler Angle Broom and Dustpan Set
Okay, let me be honest here from the top and say that this is actually the first broom and dustpan I’ve ever purchased. In the past, I’ve just used what I inherited or what others had. However, I have very strong opinions about the Butler Angle Broom …
Perfection Hand Held Steamer
In my humble opinion, this is one of the greatest inventions of all time! I hate having to use twenty different cleaning products to clean my home. One - because of the cost and two- because of the chemical residues that get left behind even after you rinse.
I bought …
Clorox Lemon Fresh Disinfecting Wipes
A product that I like to keep handy, both in the kitchen and the bathroom, is Clorox Lemon Fresh Disinfecting Wipes. Wipes are easier and more convenient to use than sprays and other cleans, in my opinion. They sit there in the corner, in their pop-up dispenser, …
Ettore Fannie Ceiling Fan Duster
My ceiling fan is very high and this makes it very difficult when it comes to cleaning it. I found this fan Duster and I wanted to give it a try to see if it helps out. I have been very impressed with it so far and …
Ladesta hand dish washing detergent
In my house there are always a lot of different hands dish washing detergents because I always buy them on discounts and we also wash the dishes by hands a lot. We have a dish washer but somehow we rarely eat all together so usually everyone just washes his/her …
Nalgene water bottles
I have always had a difficult time staying hydrated and this has only increased exponentially since becoming pregnant. I’ve been very worried that the baby growing inside me may not be getting all the fluids it needs because of my inability to get enough water or even know …
Deco Breeze Figurine Fan Country Dog
I saw the Deco Breeze African Elephant table fan at a friend’s house not too long ago and inquired about them. I had never seen one before and was so delighted by its decoration. In my house we have the boring stand up fans and little clip …
Bissell Cleanview Helix 82HI Vacuum Cleaner
I have always been a Dyson owner. I lugged that heavy machine around telling myself that it had to be good because of how much I paid for it! Quite frankly, I was never that thrilled with it. When I needed to buy a new vacuum …
Mr Sheen Multi Surface Polish
Mr Sheen Multi Surface Polish is a good product for every household and it has been around as long as I remember. This is a furniture polish that not only cleans and shines your wooden furniture but you can use it to clean all your electrical gadgets such …
Wisconsin Hardwoods Carving Board
Just recently, we did a lot of shuffling around in the house, including getting rid of an automatic dishwasher that just didn’t work. The only reason I regretted its loss is that it was topped with a really nice wooden cutting board. I used it regularly since …
Dryguy Wide boot and glove dryer
The idea of this Boot and glove dryer was a neat idea for me. During the winter time I have to be out in the snow, doing yard work. So a lot of the time my shoes get extremely wet. There is nothing like having a pair of wet …
Sun: Fresh Lavender Detergent
When it comes down to doing laundry, I like to get my clothes free of stains, cleaned and smelling great. Over the years I’ve come to trust using the brand Sun for my laundry needs. I began using the powder formula before graduating to the liquid version, which turned …
Downy Wrinkle Reducer
I don’t know how much stock I put into these dewrinklers, but I was going on vacation to see a friend of mine a few months ago and was taking some nice clothes for a party that I knew would need to be ironed and maybe even professionally steam …
The Works Tub & Shower Cleaner
The Works Tub & Shower Cleaner is one of my favorite household cleaning products. No, I am not one of those women who *love* to clean; I do it because it needs to be done, and I presently cannot afford a maid. However, this tub and shower cleaner works …
Haan Floor Sanitizer Red Model SI-35R
It was three o clock in the morning last year when I was watching infomercials because there was othing else on, and I saw a commercial for a steam floor sanitizer, and I have to admit that I was more than a little captivated by what this kind of …
Hyde Park Trailing Rose & Comforter Set
On a recent trip to town I stopped in on the Harris Scarfe Manchester sale and that’s where I saw the Hyde Park Trailing Rose 7pc Queen size Comforter Set. This luxurious comforter usually sells for $299.00 AUS but it was on sale for just $139.95 AUS. This is …
Megaware Food Container
We have so many pets at home. Without awareness, while we are sleeping they can sneak out and steal the foods. Based on my experience, it did happened many times now. It can cause of my parents to fight too. I decided to know the root of the problem. …
Febreze Air Effects air freshener
I recently decided to try Febreze Air Effects air freshener and I must say that this is the best air freshener that I have ever tried! I purchased the lavender and vanilla scent. This scent smells really good and it doesn’t just cover up the bad odors. …
Oster 450 Watt Touchscreen Blender
I couldn’t wait to talk about this blender. I got this blender while on a trip with my mother back in the summer time. I mean it’s fairly new but since we have moved towards fall, it’s a season old. I think I have fallen so in love …
Duracraft Stand-Up Fan
Description- The Duracraft stand up fan is a fan that stands off the ground. The one I have is white but you may be able to find it in other colors if you look for it. It is about 5 foot tall and the fan unit itself is round. …
Cost Plus World Market
Granted, I’m capable in the wood working arts, and I can turn out some fairly decent pieces that you’d think were purchased from a department store or a lawn and garden outlet. But in this case, we needed something right then and there. Specifically, we wanted a …
Avon Naturals Violet and Lychee Room and Linen Spray
This is the newest scent launched in the Avon Naturals scent. Often scents come and go in this range, and although some have been in the Avon books for years, there is quite a few that last only about 6 months and then disappear. Quite a few of my …
Dyson DC25 Vacuum
The Dyson DC25 vacuum is one of the bigger vacuum cleaners offered. I had a Dyson portable hand held vacuum cleaner before and I liked it very much. It is currently still used. However, I would like a vacuum cleaner to clean my carpets. The other one cannot do …
Black & Decker PHV1810 Portable Vacuum Cleaner
The Black & Decker PHV1810 Portable Vacuum Cleaner isn’t the greatest looking vacuum cleaner, but it is actually pretty effective. It certainly gets the job done as it has amazing suction, amazing power, and amazing features. Let’s start with the design of this vacuum. I find that the design …
ADT Security
I have used ADT Security for the past three years ever since I have had my home. This service is a good deterrent for criminal activity.
Even just having the sign up is a deterrent to home invasions and burgularies.
I have been pretty happy with my service. Once in awhile …
Ultra Purex Mountain Breeze Scent
I purchased Ultra Purex Laundry Detergent recently because it was on sale and I was trying to keep my grocery bill down. I have tried many different laundry products, and because my family is allergic to some cleaning products, I have to be careful which product I choose …
Mrs. Meyer’s Clean Day Geranium Toilet
I wouldn’t say I’m a messy or sloppy person, or lazy, but I have to say that the thing I just try to avoid doing if at all possible is cleaning my toilet and bathtub, or the bathroom in general. There’s just something icky about it, and no amount …
Hit mosquito spray
Last week my husband brought home a spray saying that this mosquito spray is very strong and very effective to kill the mosquitoes. In those days all our family members were fed up of the mosquito bytes and we really wanted to get rid of it. Finally …
Back to Basics Appliances Milk Shake Maker Model IC10804
I have to admit that the Back to Basics Appliances Milk Shake Maker, model IC10804, was a personal indulgence. I love kitchen appliances, but even I usually stay away from things like this, because you buy something like this or a popcorn maker or something that’s more like a …
Arm & Hammer Super Wash Soda, Detergent Booster
A friend told me about a product called Arm & Hammer Super Wash Soda, Detergent Booster, and said that it would get my laundry really clean. I was looking for something besides my regular laundry detergent, because often I would find that my laundry either didn’t smell super …
Shout Advanced Gel
I am often dropping food on my clothes or getting anything that can stain on my clothes. I am also a mom. So, I often deal with stains on my child’s clothes. I have tried a bunch of different stain removing cleaners. My most recent …
Purex Complete Laundry Crystals Fresh Spring Waters
I had always used the old fashioned fabric softener sheets, until I was introduced to Purex Complete Laundry Crystals. The smell is unbelievable, the price is affordable, and they are convenient and easy to use. A family friend was over using our washer and dryer because hers had broken. …
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 …
TOP Anti-Bacterial Laundry Detergent by Lion Japan
The TOP Anti-Bacterial Laundry Detergent by Lion Japan was introduced in Singapore about five years back and I was tempted to use it because apart from the usual claims by any other laundry detergents like removing tough stains, removing bad odor, prevent color fading this one went one step …
QuikRete Concrete Mix
I purchased this to repair a part of my driveway and I have to say that it worked very well. It is sold at most hardware stores but I purchased it from Lowe’s for a price of 10. It comes in a 5 pound bag so you …
The Bullet Express
Lately my powers to resist infomercials have been greatly reduced, case in point my latest acquisition, the Bullet Express. While I know fully well that I have the magic bullet, another food processor, and several other capable kitchen appliances; it was just too hard to pass it …
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