Housewares Reviews
Western Family Soft Petals Bath Tissue
When it comes to bathroom tissue I am not really too picky. I usually buy what is on sale. Using this method, I have ran into some that were good and some that were dreadful. This past week I had to purchase some tissue, however, I wasn’t able to …
Sainsbury’s Supermarket Basic Cordless Kettle
Our kettle was getting old. It still worked, but the limescale was growing limescale, and the thought of drinking water from there was just getting too disgusting. Rather than using limescale remover (in other words putting chemicals in our kettle, which is equally disgusting in my opinion!) …
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 …
Power Grab All Purpose Construction Adhesive
All I have to say is “Wow”. I wish I had discovered this product a long time ago, because it would have saved me a lot of time and money with the home projects I had done.
I recently discovered Power Grab, Instant Grab by Loctite in …
Lenor Spring Awakening, fabric conditioner
For me a fabric softener is a must have. I use a lot of fabric softener and I am always trying out new ones. That’s because I like to buy quality products but I don’t like to pay a lot for them, I mean I don’t like to pay …
Pumpkin Buttercream Yankee Candle
There is nothing quite like a Yankee candle. I have a new favorite scent from them and that is Pumpkin Buttercream. I love walking into the house when I have one of these delicious smelling candles! The first thing I do is go straight over and lite it up, …
Bushnell Black Binoculars
Don’t you wish you had binoculars when you live in a high-rise apartment? Then you’re just like me. Mind you, I don’t live in a high-rise, it’s only a three storey building. But even in this situation, I find using binoculars very handy, indeed.
It’s not to …
Deluxe Dish Detergent
Once again I found myself out of dish detergent and almost out of money to meet the needs of my family. I spent a great deal of time going over my options, I was thinking of using a bar laundry soap that I had used once before and now …
Galaxy Glass Cleaning Towels: 18 Pack
When it comes to cleaning my house there are few things that irritate me more than half cleaned windows. I love having lots of windows because it allows lots of sunshine into my home. However, cleaning them can be a huge hassle especially when the towels that I use …
InterDesign Power Lock Ultra Soap Dish
I got this soap dish when I was making my own soap and needed a dish that would hold really large bars. This one definitely held a “hefty” bar of soap as advertised but it definitely had its qualms too.
Just to give an idea of how large of …
Food Club Tall Kitchen Garbage Bags
I was at the store last night and I realized I needed to pick up some trash bags. Since I was at a grocery store rather than Walmart, garbage bags were more expensive than I normally like to pay so I ended up deciding on the Food Club brand …
Electrosol gel pacs
If you are looking for a great electric dishwasher cleaner than you should get electrosol gel pacs. They have soap plus the bleach in one . They not only clean your dishes but deodorize them with bleach. You will notice if you used perhaps oxidol or …
Bounce Dryer Sheets
I like to make sure that my clothes don’t have static cling in them after I do the laundry. In order to do that, I started using dryer sheets to stop the static cling. I chose Bounce Dryer sheets because it seems to be a trusted name. I purchases …
Orpat Opt-1057 Pop-up Toaster
If I am asked to describe my pop-up toaster succinctly, I would say it to be an elegant, simple to use, and power packed one. I am using Orpat Opt-1057 Pop-up Toaster for about six months. I had bought it randomly without doing any sort of research. It was …
Modicare utensil cleaner
Modicare utensil cleaners are the best ones which I have ever found, before this I used many kind utensil cleaners and detergent bars and many more but since I am using this all my utensils are looking very clean and shine. The smell is very good and it …
Severin Hand Blender HM3827
This hand blender was not meant to be purchased considering that I have already a hand mixer, a multi processor and a blender. However, my husband thought we ended up selling all our kitchen appliances when we moved out of Africa. He wanted a small machine which could mix …
8 Inch Kuhn Rikon Pairing Knife From World Market
I’m finding myself being a lot more domestic these days, and I’m spending a lot more time in the kitchen. For some reason having fun colored kitchen utensils makes ordinary chores more fun for me. And the more colorful they are, the more fun I have with them.
I love …
J.R. Watkins All Purpose Cleaner
I actually like using J.R. Watkins All Purpose Cleaner to clean up the bathroom and the kitchen sink and other areas of the house, because it was pretty strong. I actually like this all purpose cleaner a lot because it was effective and it just cleaned it well and …
Sno Brum Original Snow Removal Tool with Telescoping Handle
I purchased this snow removal tool a few months ago and I have really loved it. I mainly use it for removing snow from my car and it makes snow removal so much easier. I purchased this tool for 30 dollars which is a bit expensive but …
Avington File Cabinet
I purchased this item recently because I was looking for a small filing cabinet for our home office. I wanted something that looked decorative and more like a piece of furniture rather than an ugly metal filing cabinet. When I saw this one on display at Target, …
Brew Rite Cleaner/Super Washing Soda
A few months ago I decided it was past time to clean the coffee maker again and was rather tired of the results of using vinegar because there was still some residue inside the machine. I decided to purchase a bottle of Brew Rite Cleaner for the automatic drip …
Swiffer Duster with Extendable Handle
I don’t like dusting because it’s always a big hassle so I decided to purchase the Swiffer Duster because I wanted something to make dusting easier. The Swiffer Duster comes with a handle and three disposable dusters. I only paid 10 dollars for the Swiffer Duster and …
Good Knight Liquidator - Ineffective
Recently launched liquidator model which is said to be the advanced product from earlier products came with a big bang in the market. I purchased it last month. If really something is advanced, then surely the price must have increased but it is same as previous one and henc …
Glade - Holiday Collection: French Vanilla
Glade - Holiday Collection: French Vanilla is a scented candle that I certainly find pleasant and appealing to the senses, but admittedly, I do not understand why this is a part of the Holiday Collection. French vanilla is a scent that I do not associate with Christmas. I actually …
Breville Café style sandwich press
I’m always been a great lover of Panini sandwiches but I’ve realized that if I always buy it from the café shops it will be a complete waste of money since it is quite expensive, so I’ve decided to invest something by getting myself a reliable Panini maker at …
Mr. Muscle kitchen cleaner with lemon fresh
I sometimes find cleaning the kitchen very difficult I especially after I have a very messy preparation in making any meals. Since I only wash the dishes on the sink rather than using the dishwasher it always leaves the sink dirty and greasy from the cleaning the oily …
Philips Cucina Ice-Cream Maker
I got the Philips Ice-cream Maker when I wanted to make my own ice-cream and experiment with different flavors. Besides, there’s nothing like a homemade ice-cream which is suited to your taste and needs. For instance, I don’t make my ice-creams too sweet or I just add skimmed milk …
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 …
Household Essentials Silver Tabletop Mini Ironing Board
As someone that travels a lot I’m always looking for travel friendly items. This is certainly one of them. I enjoy using this thing. The main reason why I decided to purchase it was to carry it with me when traveling and it’s wonderful. …
H2O Mop
I’ll admit it…. I was sold on this item after watching an infomercial about it. I’m normally one of these people that immediately changes the channel when an informercial comes on, but I was in the middle of one my many projects and had the television on in the …
Oster 6330 4-Slice Toaster
Toasters are really big help to every mother especially to every working mother or office moms. We can easy prepare breakfast by using the toasters and anyone can easily do so without much of a fuss with a help of an quality toaster.
My …
Lysol Disinfectant spray
I enjoy cleaning, and even more enjoy having a nice smelling home, and Lysol Disinfectant spray in Green Apple Scent is an excellent product for me. I had never seen Lysol in a spray formula before, and it was so nice smelling I just had to buy it for …
Russell Hobbes 14624 Hand Mixer
I love cooking as a pastime, and as a consequence I like it when my kitchen is fully stocked in terms of appliances. I have lots of kitchen appliances, though most of them are just for show, if I may be honest. However, there are some I can’t do …
Outdoor 3-Piece Roman Solar Stepping Stones
I am in the process of decoration and sprucing up our backyard and patio area in preparation for summer. We have a large back yard and we often entertain guests during the summer. I have been doing a lot of shopping for furniture and accessories to make the …
First Alert Two Story Fire Escape Ladder
Since I have been around firefighters for many years, I have become more fire safety alert than I would otherwise have been. I decided to get a Fire Escape Ladder for the two story home that we live in. I want to make sure that everyone can get out …
Walk In Greenhouse
As it becomes increasingly fashionable to reduce carbon footprints and turn more self sufficient, people are rediscovering their gardens and the appeal of being green fingered. One of the most appealing avenues of this is to “grow your own”, be it flowers for decoration, herbs and spices for flavouring, …
Carriage House II Ceiling Fan
This past summer we added a couple of new ceiling fans to our home, one for the dining room and one for a bedroom being used as an office. The ones picked out are both Carriage House II Ceiling Fan, though they have different designs. Having used …
Liquid Drano
Based on my experience with a clogged bathroom tub, my tip is not to use this product. If you do use this product, read the instructions very carefully. It says, pour half the container into a clogged drain. And if that does not work, pour a whole bottle in, …
Kimberly-Clark Professional Towel Dispenser
We have two Kimberly-Clark Professional Towel Dispenser utilities at work: one at the bathroom and the other at the kitchen. I have been using this great devices several times a day and would like to share my experience with you.
Please let me start this review by saying that this …
Good Sense Vanilla Scented Trash Bags
I have never been too picky about the type of trash bags I use. I picked up some scented trash bags the other day, because I figured they would be good. I have small kids, and I was sure they would work some wonders when it came to dirty …
Philips CFL tube lights
Philips CFL tube lights are one the most efficient and power saving lights and our whole house uses them to save that electricity and to prevent the meter from galloping at a high speed. The tubes help saves up to 80 % of the normal power consumption and …
The World Products RR Tuscan-Design Fireplace Screen
I recall paying around forty dollars for the World Products RR Tuscan-Design Fireplace Screen a couple of years ago. It’s still widely available for sale today, although it’s not as reasonably priced today as it was when I bought it. This was my first fireplace screen and I was …
Mantis tiller
I have had a Mantis tiller for over ten years now and it is still going strong. This small tiller is a must have for the anyone with a small home garden. It is great for turning under mulch and loosening hardpan dirt. It does take some muscle …
Method Foaming Handwash
I was recently at my friend’s house in the washroom and I noticed her soap dispenser was Method - Foaming Handwash. I tried a squirt of it, always on the lookout for something new, and I loved it. It has a fresh clean smell, and the foam …
Pop-Up Hot Dog Toaster by Nostalgia Electrics
I am such a sucker for novelty kitchen gadgets; I’m going to need a bigger house soon. My latest find is a specialty hotdog maker by Nostalgia Electrics Vintage Collection. In case you are unfamiliar with the appliance it is actually a white pop-up toaster that cooks …
Mardi Gras Paper Towels
In our consumer world, there is a variety of choice for just about any product. That is certainly true for paper towels. There are such a wide variety of paper towels to choose from whenever I am down at the grocery store that it can often get …
Preethi Mixer Grinder
I am using Preethi Mixer grinder for the past 8 months.
Had it been the first Mixer Grinder I have used, then maybe I would be able to appreciate it. But, after using Philips Mixer Grinder, I really feel that I made a mistake by buying Preethi Mixer Grinder.
1. It …
Mr. Clean Magic Erasers
Mr. Clean Magic Erasers are the most impressive little cleaning products I’ve used in ages. I love the fact that they are free from harsh chemicals, yet they clean all sorts of surfaces with very little effort.
I first used the Magic Erasers when a friend at …
Weber Performer Charcoal Grill with gas ignition
I am an avid barbecue fan. I am also a Weber Grill fan. The performance and durability of Weber grills is well known, legendary even, but I do not like gas grills. Even though the ‘instant use’ property of gas grills makes them convenient, the trade off is not …
Presto Cool Touch Electric Griddle
The Presto-brand cool touch electric griddle is a great cooking device. It has a ten and a half by twenty and a half cooking surface, so you can cook quite a bit of food at one time. Some of the features it has are a non-stick surface …
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