One of the few brands of paper towels my family has always used at home is “Sofie Paper Towel.” It is one of those brands of paper towels which is manufactured by a reliable company called “Sanmerna Paper Products Limited,” but that is not why we hace bought it …

I have owned my Cuisinart Classic Toaster Oven Broiler for just over two years. It retails for $99.95, but I got it for free with a gift card from a local furniture store. I must say that I this would have been worth the money if I …

I love the simplicity and ease of use! I’ve been using this for about a year and there’s nothing that I would want to change about it. I found it at Dollar General and the first thing that I looked at was the price, it’s priced at 25 …

The Power House spray furniture polish is a great furniture polish to use weekly for dusting and polishing. Unlike some furniture polish products, I especially liked that the Power House spray furniture polish does not clog in the can. I do not have to stop dusting to …

I use the Orek XL Element vacuum cleaner at one of my cleaning jobs. I do now own an Orek and after using one at work will never purchase an Orek XL Vacuum cleaner. The Orek XL is a lightweight vacuum but it is not lightweight to use.
I do …

This Bosch Dishwasher is the first dishwasher that I ever have (use). I never have dishwasher before but when we moved back to Europe again, we thought that we should get one dishwasher to make the housework easier for me. Especially we have small children. It will save …

I wanted a basic baking dish to make cornbread and baked breads in. I wanted to find something that was not only small but also does not cost an arm and a leg. I found some steel baking dishes from Cooking Concept. I purchased the square cake pan and …

I love scents and my room could sometimes develop weird smells as time passes. My aunt brought us some household stuff, including a box of scented deodorizers. I was drawn to the lavender scent of this air freshener called Wanjia. Maybe I was growing sick of …

Samsung Vacuum Cleaner SC5660 is light and easy to operate making it one of the better vacuum cleaners out there. The weight barely exceeds 4 kg, it’s easy to maneuver around the room, and most importantly in comparison to my previous vacuum cleaner, Samsung sc5660 is rather quiet. Additionally, …

Citre Shine Styling Liquid comes in a 225ml plastic spray bottle. I have been trying out hair products such as mousse, gels and creams for my curly hair and this is the first time I used a styling liquid spray that’s like a spray net and holds like a …

We bought a kerosene heater a month ago. My husband heard one gallon kerosene can last long time. We thought we could save a lot on our gas if we use the Kerosene heater. So when it was on sale at Wal-mart, we rushed there and got the last …

I came across First Force Ultra Concentrated Dishwashing Liquid about a couple weeks ago during a trip to the Dollar Depot. Since it only cost $1 and I was nearly out of dish liquid I decided to give it a try. I’ll try anything once and not wanting to …

My mother has always wanted to have a fireplace in her home. Unfortunately, my parents have never had that luxury. About three years ago, my mom found a temporary solution to her desire. She found a Dimplex Decorative Electric Fireplace at Wal-Mart. Its model number …

When I first bought the Ecover Natural Stain Remover, it immediately became a laundry room essential and replaced stain removers such as Shout and Oxy Clean that I had used in the past.
The reason I initially purchased this stain remover was because it came recommended as ‘the best …

I had heard a lot about Tide Stain Release and decided I wanted to try it. I ordered a sample of the Tide with Stain lift and the Tide Stain Release, when it came in I was a bit surprised. I had the one load of the detergent I …

For the last five summers I have been spoiled or lucky, it depends on how you look at it. The home we owned had a large yard but luckily it was 95% flat. This meant we could use our ridding mower to cut the grass. I realized quickly after …

I bought this mixer for my mother because I had broken her electric hand mixer that was around five years old. She doesn’t use hand mixers often so when I went out looking for a replacement I looking for a fairly cheap electric hand mixer. I opted for the …

I purchased the swiffer wetjet with the intention that it would be similar to a mop but without the same hassle as a mop. After using the the swiffer wetjet many times I found out that it was not working as I had expected. I don’t believe …

I am usually a Tide or Extra user as it is one of the best laundry detergents for removing stubborn stains. However, I was in Kroger recently when I saw that a 50 oz. bottle (32 loads) of Wisk Deep Cleaning Liquid Laundry Detergent was on sale for only …

Living in a town where garbage collection occurs bi-weekly, I have had to deal with issues of finding a garbage bag that will handle a fair amount of debris and products that help cover up a certain kind of stench that happens in regards to trash.
When I saw an …

I love Egg Mc Muffins, just not getting to McDonald’s before they end breakfast for the day. So when I saw the Egg& Muffin toaster by Back to Basics, I knew I had to give it a try! As an added bonus, this cute and versatile appliance …

I had purchases some disappointing bath cleaner and decided it was time to go back and purchase another one. I purchased the, The Works brand tub and shower cleaner. It came in a spray bottle that was similar to most all purpose cleaners. The spray nozzle was fairly easy …

As a kid, I loved carnivals because they meant I could get some very yummy cotton candy, and I do love cotton candy. Unfortunately, I just don’t seem to be at those types of events anymore, so when I was able to get a good deal on the …

Mr. Clean Multi-Surface Wipes (lemon scented in the blue container)are the best disinfecting wipes I have tried so far. I got them on sale and had a coupon for extra savings so I figured I would give them a shot.
The package itself has an easy-glide dispensing top and is …

About 6 months ago, I was given the Oster two tier 6.1 Quart food steamer as a gift. I’m always in the market for anything that is going to prepare my food in a more convenient and healthier method. This happens to fit the bill for both.
This …

When I came across the Rubies New Year’s Eve Plastic Party Cups, I remember thinking to myself, “these plastic cups are really, really nice, but what in the world do they have to do with New Year’s?” I thought this because the plastic cups very much seemed far more …

I have an allergy to dishwashing liquid, seriously. Dish washing liquid usually makes my hands red, itchy and just painful no matter how little time I spend with my hands in the water. I’ve tried everything, foaming dish liquid so my hands weren’t ever in the soapy water, and …

This thing is a great alternative to using a regular shower head. This acts as both a fixed and a hand shower. We’ve owned it for about a year now and I’m glad we have it. I use it a lot for rinsing my hair and …

For some reason, my brother always insists that the kitchen towels and the bathroom tissues we use should be the thickest and best kind. We found this Sanicare Bathroom Tissue that has 3-ply and we have been loyal to this tissue since we discovered this. Unfortunately for my brother, …

I have been owned the Haier HLP21N Portable Washer for three months and I would certainly recommend this product. This washer cost me 170 dollars and although I do believe that it was expensive I have been amazed by this washer. I really love the convenience of …

Well let me talk about one of the cutest things I—˜ve bought for my summer collection. I love to chill on my patio and when it comes to being outside, I need to be comfortable. One of the things I said I was going to buy myself was a …

I wanted a way to protect my carpet against stains and build up so I decided to try this. After using it I have been very impressed with the results and I am so glad that I decided to purchase it. It eliminates the need to have …

I live near woody areas and it is mostly rainy throughout the year. There are parts in our neighbourhood that water rises so easily and takes days to drain. This puts us in great risk for mosquito-borne diseases. Insect repellent lotions, anti-mosquito sprays, plug-in mosquito killers are always part …

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 …

I bought this Breville kettle from British Homes several months ago in the sale for £25. This was a bargain because the usual price is £50. This is quite a big kettle with a 1.7 ltr capacity.
Firstly, this is a great looking kettle and goes well in …

This wasing machine is ideal for a family with 3 or 4 members because you can’t put inside a lot of dishes and the plastic devides can be contorted so the numeber of plastic separators indicates the nubber of dishes you will be able to put inside.
This dishwasher has …

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 …

Everytime I wash clothes and other fabrics, I make sure that I use the right fabric conditioner to soften them. I have used several brands in the past but when I learned about Downy Antibac, I shift brand immediately.
I changed brand …

I live on a farm and my carpets get a real work out. I’ve got a four year old daughter who drops fruit juice food and even paints on my carpet; I have a husband who often wears his muddy boots in to the house. I have four cats, …

In general tabs for a dishwasher are quite a bit more expensive than powder but these are 100x more easy to use and putting powder in a dishwasher can be a pain. We are not faithful to a certain brand of tabs in our household, we buy them as …

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 …

When we were all sick in my house with colds I picked up a canister of Clorox Disinfecting Wipes to clean and disinfect the hard surfaces in my home. I will say the wipes were easy to use, very moist, and cleaned up wonderfully. I even like the fact …

I have been burning scented candles in my house for years. I love how they fill the house with a warm aroma. There have been times, though, when I have accidentally left a candle unattended, or even gone to bed for the night with the candle still …

Possibly the only thing cooler about this little glass candle holder other than the price of 99 cents is the fact that it can hold a tealight or a taper candle. I’m kind of a sucker for that kind of versatility in just about anything. I really like the …

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 …

The products of the company Modicare are good in standard and contain good quality materials. These products are little costly but they are good to use. In my house I use many of the Modicare products and the Modicare utensil cleaner is one of these products. …

I have been in search of laundry detergent that is affordable and yet does not sacrifice quality and care of clothes. I have been an avid Tide user for long and I love how it cares for our clothes. The problem is that it is getting really expensive now. So …

In my home, I clean my floors several times a day. There a 4 kids here, and 2 of them are babies, so they are always crawling around on the floor so it needs to stay clean. The older kids are often tracking in dirt and grass from …

After receiving the Calphalon Garlic Press as a gift, the giver told me she had used many presses in her day and she found this to be not only the most reliable press, but the best one ever. She didn’t tell me much else, nor could I quantify what …