Housewares Reviews
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 …
Marley FZL Series Fan Forced Wall Heater
At first when I thought about reviewing this heater, I couldn’t muster up any interest. I wondered what could there be to say. Couldn’t be much.
Well, an unexpected cold spell came along after the threat of tropical storms originating off the coast of West Aftrica. Most …
Glade Suddenly Spring Air Freshener
I have been using Glade air fresheners for several years, mostly the lilac scent. During my last trip to Walmart I picked up another can of lilac and also decided to try something different. “Suddenly Spring” caught my attention. I don’t know whether it is a new, seasonal scent; …
Hema Mixer
I got this Hema Mixer few years ago as a birthday present from my husband. I was so happy that I finally got what I want. At that time, I did not have good mixer for baking a cake in the house. That’s why when I saw this mixer,I …
Ace Hardware Cobination Lock
There are a lot of padlocks available in the market. There are combination padlocks and key-based padlocks and they also come in different sizes. I was looking for a good padlock when I chance upon a padlock made by Ace Hardware in Festival Mall, Alabang Muntinlupa city. Its a …
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 …
Lysol Disenfectant Power Toilet Bowl Cleaner
I have used many different toilet cleaners and I have used this several times. It works very well. The main thing that I look for in household cleaners is for some that work well and this one really does. It cleans away stains and build up …
Scotch Disc Cleaner and Scratch Remover Kit
I decided to purchase this Scotch product because I not only wanted to be able to clean my discs but I also wanted to be able to remove scratches. This product works very well for both cleaning and removing scratches from discs. This product is sold as …
Clarks Premium Leather Cream
I usually just use a bit of Mr Sheen on my shoes to get rid of marks and mud but about once a month I like to use a polish that will really nourish the leather, such as Clarks Premium Leather Cream. This is a pale yellow coloured …
Bramton Stain and Odor Remover
If you have animals in the house this is a good product to have around. Our dogs occasionally have accidents (urine and throwup) in the house. During the summer the smell is really bad due to the weather being humid. That odor just hangs there and …
Oxi Clean Versatile Stain Remover
I am allergic to most laundry detergents and dryer sheet products. It took a lot of time, effort, pain, and research to find my current products that work for me. I have known for over twenty years that bleach is a no no for me. If …
Honey Can Do Wood Clothes Hangers
I noticed that I needed some clothes hangers so I decided to purchase these. These things works very well. I love using them because they work a lot better that most others that I have used. I purchased these from K-Mart a few months …
Sharp 800-Watt Cubic-Foot Compact Microwave R-230KK
I bought this microwave as a replacement for my mom’s old Panasonic which finally bit the dust after nearly twenty years. For a small compact model, it has decent space inside. The controls are basic, and easy to use, but not so easy to see. I had to place little …
New Wave Corn-based Water Bottle with Built-in Filter
This two in one water filter and water bottle suffers from the same design flaw as the Vitaminder LivPure Filtered Water Bottle, and in fact, adds a new annoyance that wasn’t welcomed. First of all, what this is is a water bottle that has a filter built-in to it. …
Sunbeam Two Slice Toaster
This is a nice and inexpensive little toaster. It is great for a small family , and perfect for a young adult going to college or moving out for the first time. It works as well as I thought it would , and I’m very happy with it. Sunbeam …
Oster 10 speed blender
The Oster 10 speed blender 6640 was one of the most affordable blenders we were able to find when looking for a temporary blender because of a move. I have to say we have been pleasantly surprised with its effectiveness. We had another cheap blender before and it was …
Tisyu tissue
Choosing the right kind of tissue had been very confusing for me. Maybe because there are lots of brands out there to choose from and I needed to have a roll of tissue paper in my bag all the time. So after carefully testing all of them, I was …
Freshness Laundry Detergent
I usually prefer buying more expensive soap powder to do the laundry since I’ve noticed that a lot of the less expensive ones tend to make the coloured clothes look dull or washed out, they don’t smell as nice, and I also find it harder for the inexpensive soap …
Eurow Microfiber Cleaning Cloths 12″ X 16″
I bought Eurow Microfiber Cleaning Cloths 12″ X 16″ for $24.95 online. Here is my review.
The kitchen towels measured 12″ X 16″ they don’t look too special or any different from the other kitchen rags I used before. Besides, they were made of cotton hence, they can be …
Miracle Grow All-Purpose Plant Food
Our yard is full of plants and flowers. We have baskets, pots, vines, and flower beds surrounding our house both in the front yard and the back. During the summer months these flowers are always beautiful and plush, thanks to Miracle Grow Plant Food. I use …
Glade Air Freshener Spray - Apple Cinnamon
This air freshener spray actually surpassed my expectations and has become my new favorite air freshener to use around the house. I had tried others that claim to eliminate odors, but none have compared to this spray by Glade. For one thing, this product actually does seem …
Warm Fusion Heater
I bought a portable space heater about three years ago which I still find works very well.
This Warm Fusion Heater is a white ceramic heater which sits conveniently on my bed side table. I like that it heats my whole master bedroom very well.
This particular heater has …
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 …
Colin glass cleaner
I have a gift centre. Actually all my shop is made of pure perfect and transparent glass. The glass is so clear and has no stains at all. And the secret behind which is the Colin (glass cleaner). This glass cleaner is so good and …
GKI Bethlehem Lighting Lighted Acrylic Snowman Christmas Stocking Holder
The GKI Bethlehem Lighting Lighted Acrylic Snowman Christmas Stocking Holder serves two purposes: it’s an attractive Christmas decoration in its own respect and it’s offers a place where a person can hang a holiday stocking from. What’s even better is this stocking holder lights up with the aid of …
New Ray Solar LED 50 Ct Mini Light Set, Blue
I got these around the holidays the Christmas before last. My idea was to supplement my holiday lighting with solar, save some money and give my older home’s out dated electrical system a break.
I liked that the solar collector could be placed in a spot where it received …
George Foreman GR38SIL grill
Today I would like to share my opinion on the George Foreman GR38SIL grill, we purchased this grill because the infomercial’s on television appealed to my wife and I. We liked the size about one foot wide, by one and a half feet in length, and also the steel …
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 …
Interdesign 95621 Toilet Bowl Brush
I made this purchase over a month ago and I have had a great experience with this toilet brush. They are sold at Wal-Mart and I paid 20 dollars for it at the time of purchase. The price may seem to be a bit expensive compared to …
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 …
KitchenAid Komen Foundation Artisan Series 5-Quart Mixer
KitchenAid Komen Foundation Artisan Series 5-Quart Mixer in Pink has changed how I think about mixing, baking, and just being in my kitchen. Some people might ask, “Why would I want to spend $200 USD on a mixer?” I used to think that same thing myself. However recently I …
Argos Value Range 24 Piece Venice Cutlery Set
Cutlery is something that every home needs, but it can be surprisingly expensive and replacing it can blow a fairly large hole in your budget. This is even more the case if you want to have a spare set as well as the utensils you use on most occasions, …
Rinnai Gas Tankless Water Heater
We stalled a Rinnai R85 propane gas 8.5GPM water heater. We highly recommend it as an option if you have gas as one of your current energy choices. Read on for more information why we love our Rinnai. Rinnai manufactures only natural gas and propane gas options for …
Sentry Fireproof Safe
I got this safe from our local store at $80 and I love every bit of it. Our home was robbed last year when we away on holiday and the thief was smart enough to leave the whole house in order that we did not notice anything amiss when …
Lock & Lock by Starfrit
This review is for the Lock & Lock airtight containers by Starfirt. I have been very happy with these containers. They are safe for the microwave, dishwasher and freezer. Just make sure that when you put them in the microwave you open the lid a little. …
Orpat OEK-8127 Electric Kettle
I bought Orpat OEK —“ 8127 Electric Kettle last month. My experience with this kettle is somewhat mixed one.
I spend Rs. 730 ($14) to get this kettle. This is not an astronomical figure and hence I didn’t go for extensive research before buying it. My main intention was …
SE Super-Bright Reading Lamp
I really love this reading lamp. It works very well and I have not noticed any issues with it. There are several different features and capabilities that it has that I have not been able to find in most others. I’m glad I decided to make …
Mr. Clean Magic Erasers
When you have kids, there is usually lots of mess that comes with it. My daughter has learned to draw on the walls. It’s just pencil ( for now) but it is pretty hard to get off! It just smudges and looks dirty,and I don’t want to use harsh …
Cusinart toaster
My friend Cherry said to me “But a toaster is a toaster!”.. I laughed and said to her choosing a new toaster was really important to me. Anyway Cherry decided to join me and look at the Electrical stores on the Internet. I have been using the Internet shops …
Soft Scrub Cleaner with Bleach
I’m a clean-aholic. It’s long been a problem of mine that I will clean and reclean surfaces many times until I’m satisfied, and I’ve put a lot of products to the test over the years to either be discouraged or completely eurphoric in how well they work. And I’m …
Microtek Digital Inverter
MICROTEK DIGITAL INVERTER I stay in a place where we have frequent power cuts. Since we have hot and humid weather for almost 10 months it becomes difficult to bear the heat during power cuts. Having had enough of the situation I had installed an inverter at my place.
The …
Lotus Water Treatment System
I recently added Lotus water treatment system to my kitchen as the municipality water was full of odour. It’s feature attracted me as it claims use of ozone technology to purify the water. It does purify it using carbon block filter which is ideal for water purification. I rate …
Glacier Bay Toilet Bowl Model #TG-4200-WL
I had the old toilet bowl in my apartment replaced with a Glacier Bay model #TG-4200-WL in October 2009, and I was so happy this was done. This model is just amazing. For one, it flushes fast and in a quiet, efficient way.
The old American Standard toilet …
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 …
Cif Glass and Window Wipes
Cleaning windows can be a very ungrateful job, specially during the winter and when its raining often. In general I don’t like cleaning windows because it takes quite some time and it is very difficult to clean them perfectly, usually stripes remain. When it is cold then you have …
WarmWave Oscilating Heater
I live in the Southern part of the United States where the weather tends to become very chilly during the winter weather season. Even though I was looking to purchase a new space heater, I did not want to spend a lot of money on purchasing a unit …
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