Housewares Reviews
Palmolive Eco+ Dishwashing Detergent
I feel I must share my complete dissatisfaction with this product. I bought Palmolive Eco+ Dishwashing Detergent because it was the least expensive dishwashing liquid available at Walmart the day I was shopping.
I did not pay much attention when I first started using the detergent. The dishes …
Glade Fabric and Air Odor Eliminator - Tropical Mist
I found a really good deal on the Glade fabric and air odor eliminator spray and I thought since I really like Febreeze so much, I thought I would give this a try. With kids around the house making messes so much, I find the need to keep cleaning, …
Keurig Coffee maker
The Keurig Coffee Maker is a single cup brewing system that tastes similar to coffee from Starbucks, only better! Since Starbucks tends to be quite strong (and expensive), I’ve never really enjoyed it.
The coffee pods that are sold seperately come in various flavors, from mild to extra bold. …
Weber Genesis Grill
Weber Stephen Products Genesis E-310 (LP) Gas Grill —” I have to admit that I am normally a very frugal person. However on my boyfriend’s birthday I decided to buy him a really good grill. He loves to grill out and his previous one simply was not working very …
Yankee Candle Vanilla Satin Wax Tart
One of my favourite Yankee Candle fragrances is Vanilla Satin, I’m currently burning it in wax tart format which I think is the best way to experience this particular scent. For those of you who don’t know, a wax tart is the modern take on an oil burner; Â a …
The Works Toilet Bowl Cleaner
I have switched to The Works toilet bowl cleaner after successfully using another cleaning product by this brand. I had also noticed that The Works was about 70 cents cheaper than the toilet bowl cleaner I currently used. I purchased a trial bottle, and I am happy to report …
Kaboom Shower, Tub & Tile Cleaner
I have been using Kaboom for years and it’s certainly one of my most favorite bathroom cleaning products. This product is sold in a 32 oz bottle and I usually pay around 10 dollars for it depending on which store I purchase it from. The price of …
Clorox Disinfectant Spray
When the tin of my favourite disinfectant spray, the reliable Lysol, recently shrunk, I was disheartened. The price wasn’t going down so I didn’t understand why the volume was, although, with todays economy maybe it was only my wallet who wasn’t comprehending so well. While I was looking at …
Ajax with Bleach Cleanser
I have used Ajax Cleanser since I went into housekeeping in 1984. My mother always had it in the house to use for scrubbing the tubs and sinks. I guess I picked it up from her. Today’s Ajax has bleach in it to help get tough stains out without …
Vidal Sassoon 1.5 Inch Curling Iron
I have naturally spiral curly hair that I sometimes want to relax the curl just a bit for more of a wavy look, and I am able to accomplish that by using Vidal Sassoon 1.5 Inch Curling Iron.
The spiral look is great for summer time because it goes well …
Nature’s Place Lemon Grass All Purpose Cleaner
Okay, so I have tried many expensive name brand cleaners and a lot of them contain chemicals and are harmful to my health and the environment. So, the other day I was in my local grocery store and I saw Nature’s Place Lemon Grass All Purpose Cleaner. It was …
Compliments All Purpose Cleaner
Compliments provides comprehensive products and I tried using their All Purpose Cleaner. The product comes in a container with a sprayer. It is instructed in the label that it can be used for bathrooms, kitchens and other areas for the house. I used this while cleaning my computer table and …
Tramontina 8 piece Stainless Steel Triply Clad Cookware Set
I usually don’t talk about pots and pans but I wanted to talk about these pots and pans for the simple fact that I have NEVER had a set of pots and pans that were top notch. I have always been into the whole buying cheaply just to get by. …
Kitchen Aid 5 speed blender
We recently purchased a Kitchen aid 5 speed Blender from Lowes, they were offering a $20.00 rebate and we needed a new blender so we purchased this one. It has a .9 horsepower motor. It has five speeds and does everything from blend to puree, it …
Swiffer Wet Mopping Cloth Refills Lavender Vanilla Scent
When I first got my Swiffer sweeper, I found myself sticking to the same old generic refill wipes. I, however, was getting tired of the horrible quality and decided I should purchase the real thing. I went into a local Wal-Mart store and picked up a container of the …
Gain Detergent
Oh I have fallen in love with the whole Gain experience. I have seen so many commercials on TV and most of the time I just ignore them. Well One day my sister and my niece came to the house and I smelled my niece. I couldn’t take my …
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. …
ActivEnergy Alkaline Batteries AA 24 Pack
It seems nowadays, fewer and fewer electronics require batteries and instead come equipped with a rechargeable battery. From gaming handhelds to electronic toothbrushes, products that once required batteries now can simply be charged. While battery usage may be decreasing for some, there are still certainly plenty of people that …
2 Shelf Cabinet Organizer
I know from experience that it can sometimes be a big hassle when trying to organize kitchen cabinets to keep up with dishes. I was looking for something to organize my cabinets and I found this cabinet organizer. I believe it’s great and it really does help …
Quadra Fire Santa Fe Pellet Stove
Two years ago, my husband and I purchased a Quadra-Fire Santa Fe pellet stove as a primary heat source in our small 860 sq ft single floor house. This decision was made after we sustained a carbon monoxide leak from our furnace.
During the past two years, we have …
Dollar General Brand Extra Heavy Duty Batteries
I have to use plenty of batteries in my house. I think a lot of people use batteries, because most electronics require them. I have a little bit more of a use for them because of my kids toys. I don’t like paying an arm and a leg for …
Ortho Home Defense MAX Perimeter Granules
I really love the concept of this stuff and it was easy to use but I wasn’t satisfied with the results. I was very disappointed after using it because it wasn’t very effective at all. The main thing that I look for when I’m buying …
Wilton Iridescent Jack-O-Lantern Pan
The Wilton Iridescent Jack-O-Lantern Pan is an aluminum pan that can be used to bake cakes, pies without crust, bread, gelatin and more. The pan is in the shape of a jack-0-lantern, so whatever is baked or made in this pan will come out in the shape of a …
California Innovations Lunch Bag
I have always loved the California Innovations lunch bags, lunch totes, coolers etc. My mom got me their pink lunch bag for my birthday one year as my favorite color is pink. The lunch bag works excellent for me. It’s spacey enough to carry lunch, a …
Brita Water Pitcher
When I first moved to California, I noticed that everyone was buying gallons of water from the grocery store. I did some research and found out that tap water where I live is contaminated with lead and other harmful substances. Like everyone else, I went ahead and bought myself …
Black Kenmore Elite Side-by-Side Refrigerator
After moving into a new house I needed to buy a lot of furniture. But the biggest problem I noticed was there was no refrigerator. Yea, I was pissed, surprised and amazed. So the first thing I did was go the Sears and ask them what new affordable refrigerator …
Sebnini Tinned Candle - Red Rose
This Red Rose candle from Sebnini was a Christmas present, the giver obviously knowing my tastes very well as I adore both the design and the scent of the candle.
It is a ‘tinned candle’ with tightly fitting lid to preserve the scent while not being used, the label …
Glade Scented Candle in Angel Whispers
These are by far by absolute favorite line of scented candles. I literally have dozens of them scattered around my apartment.
The packaging is pretty simple, just a medium sized white candle in a glass votive but they look very elegant and romantic when lit.
The musky floral scent is divine …
World Market Set Of Four Melamine Measuring Spoons
The kitchen section of World Market always puts me in a buying mood, especially in summer. I guess these really were an impulse purchase although it occurs to me I haven’t had a complete set of measuring spoons in a while. I think what attracted me were the fun …
Victorinox Knife Sets
I’ve been looking for a good knife for my kitchen. Sometimes, when I need to cut some meats, it’s a kind of hard since I didn’t really have good and sharp knife. But after I got my Victorinox Knife Sets few weeks ago, I could solve my problem.
I bought …
Hammer EZ 630 Electric Fence Energizer
The house I am living in at the moment is surrounded and protected by an electric fence. I am not too keen on these things as I was (still am) always afraid that somebody would be harmed or even electrocuted. But, we took the house “as is” and with …
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 …
Osram Energy Saving Lightbulbs
I moved into a new flat about eight months ago and my generous landlords (a local housing association) gave me a house warming gift of a large amount of Osram Energy Saving Lightbulbs. There were two different sizes in the lot I got; about 4.5 inches from the …
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