Housewares Reviews
Micro-Fiber Dusting Mitt
The Micro-Fiber Dusting Mitt is something that I really thought was going to be a waste of time and money. I didn’t think that anything that resembled a glove would be able to get the dust around my home cleaned and not simply wiped off the surfaces and linger …
Comfort Pure Fabric Softener for Sensitive Skin
When my (now) thirteen year old daughter was a baby she had extremely sensitive skin for a while, this meant doing her laundry separately to the rest of the families and using products designed to be more gentle than standard detergents. At the time this was basically swapping your …
LA’s Totally Awesome Oxygen Base Cleaner
I have about one thousand square feet of carpeting in my house, and when the little ones spill their drinks on the floor I do not have time or money to continually hire a carpet cleaner; I mix a solution of LA’s Totally Awesome Oxygen Base Cleaner and water …
Rachel Ray Porcelain Enamel Cookware Set
I love watching Rachel Ray in Food Network’s 30 Minute Meal. Her kitchen, including all her cookware reflects a sunny ambience. I bought her indoor griddle/grill and I loved it. That is why, I was encouraged to buy the whole 10-Pc. Rachael Ray Porcelain Enamel Cookware Set. It costs $130 …
Rubbermaid Storage Bins
When I first pondered the idea of sewing as a hobby I had absolutely no idea where to store all the materials and equipment that would soon clutter my house. There were sewing machines in just about every corner and fabric and other materials scattered across the floor. I …
Sun Burst Brand Detergent
With the rising cost of living and high inflation I find that many people are looking for an alternative to detergents such as Tide and Wisk (which retail for $5.50 on average) just as I would. In my search I went to Walmart and found a detergent by the …
George Foreman Lean Mean Fat Reducing Grilling Machine
When George Foreman grills first came out, they were all the rage. Now there are numerous varieties available as they continue to gain popularity. A couple years ago, our family purchased a George Foreman Lean Mean Fat Reducing Grilling Machine at Walmart. We have used it …
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 …
Sunpentown humidifer
I purchased Sunpentown SU-4010 ultrasonic humidifier suitable for use in rooms up to 500 square feet. I was having problems with breathing at night and this helped to relieve my dry nose and throat so that I could sleep more comfortably. I found this at Walmart in Dundalk, MD …
Sunbeam Heritage 2349 Stand Mixer
I purchased the Sunbeam Heritage 2349 stand mixer about a year and a half ago. While I can not say that this machine is the picture of perfection, I do like it for the most part and it does work fairly well. So far, I have not regretted the …
Solignum
A house where Solignum was not used will certainly fall into pieces in few years time. This is based on my experience and I warn all those who are buying a new home or building a new home. They must make sure the wooden walls and posts and all …
Teka HC-495 Furnance
This furnace is the simplest of the mark as it has no more than the basics: The upper and lower resistance. The top is on the air and the bottom is covered.
The advantages of this device are its simplicity and price. It has 6 controls, although 4 of them …
Heat Stream 1000 portable heater
Heat Stream 1000 is a small and powerful portable space heater. I have no idea who made it, but I am using one that was loaned to me when my furnace malfunctioned. Now that my furnace is working properly, I am still using this older model little heater to …
Bounty Select-A-Size Paper Towels
Being a mom, I firmly believe in buying the bargain brand whenever possible. This is especially true for paper towels because my kids seem to constantly be pulling at the paper towel roll and I go through at least one roll every couple of days. However, I was in …
Walmart/Target plastic dishes
When I was first going off to college, I went and stocked up on a bunch of plastic dishes from Walmart. They came in packs of four bowls and four glasses, each pack for $1. They were available at both Walmart and Target, and I have recently …
Nina Kelli - Memory Foam Pillow
Working long hours in front of the computer led to neck pains and it didn’t help when I even felt the ache during sleeping time so I went about looking for the right pillow since I thought my old pillow was of no good.
I haven’t tried a memory pillow …
Pottery Barn Classic Glass Canisters
The classic glass canisters from pottery barn aare a great quality for the price. I bought the whole collection of four pieces for my bathroom. Each is a heavy thick glass with a rounded bottom so they sit very stable on the counter. Each lid is a …
LG Stainless Steel Electric Stove
My mother bought me this stove for Christmas. I was just getting into my home and I couldn’t afford a stove right away. So for a house arming gift she decided to buy me this excellent stove that I have truly falling in love with. It fits with my …
OXO Good Grips 9 Inch Locking Tongs
I’ve had these tongs for years, and at this point I almost couldn’t do without them. Now, to be clear these are the ones with the scalloped metal edges, not the newer nylon coated tongs. I’m afraid I don’t know anything about those. Those are on my list of …
DG Home Oxy All Purpose Cleaner
I found myself short on funds a couple weeks ago, but I really needed a bathroom cleaner. And after looking around I settled on DG Oxy All Purpose Cleaner. The price was really inexpensive at only $1.50 for a 33 ounce bottle at the Dollar Store. I wasn’t expecting anything …
FMV toilet tissue
I am trying to cost my costs and expenses, and that means buying a lot of generics. In this economy, I just do not know what else to do, I no longer eat meals away from home, I have started riding the public transportation aka bus when ever I …
Rubbermaid On the Go Water Bottles
Since the popularity of the “Go Green” campaigns, I thought I would do my part and start recycling more. I’m always out on the go: whether it is shopping or running errands and the first thing I do before leaving the house is making sure I have prepared my …
Ozark trail Air Mattress
I have a queen sized air mattress in my guest room. I went shopping for an inflatable bed because 1) I had guests coming 2) I did not have enough beds. I saw many different brands and styles. I used an air mattress when I was young and first …
Proctor & Silex Blender
I was looking for a blender to make simple things; protein shakes and smoothies for my kids, I bought a blender from Proctor & Silex. I was not looking for a lot of bells and whistles just one that blended well. I choose a basic white model with three …
West Elm’s Futon
Not everyone can afford to have good sets of couches and sofas in their rooms, especially when you are young. I don’t have enough space for big couches so I bought a futon instead. But it is hard to tell which futon will be good and which one will …
Downy Wrinkle Release Spray
This is probably my favorite product in the history of products. I am not kidding. I have not ironed since it was invented. It is the easiest thing to use—”hang an item of clothing (or a curtain!), spray thoroughly, and tug. Repeat until the wrinkles …
Coleman Deck Chair with Side Table
We spend a lot of time camping, and we own a variety of different camp chairs. The camp chair is the sort of item that you just can’t have too many of because you never know when you need to set up more for extra guests, or when …
World Market Deluxe Grid Brush
I bought this grid brush at World Market for the simple reason that I lost my other brush for cleaning the surface of my cast iron grill. My grill top really holds onto heat, burns things a lot, charred meat sticks to it all the time and quite frankly …
Mr Clean magic eraser mop
The Mr Clean Magic Eraser Mop is the best mop I have ever owned. I got it on Clearance at Target because it had a piece of the mop head torn off, but I figured it was a small enough piece that it didn’t matter and would still work …
Renwick Scented Apple Cinnamon Jar Candle
Pleasant is the word that I would use to describe this scented candle from Renwick. The apple cinnamon scent isn’t overpowering, and that’s a good thing. The scent sort of stays in the background as it occupies a room. By that, I mean, when I first walk into the …
Del Fabric Conditioner
Del is one laundry product that I really love! Not only is it made affordable, it really does the job as well! I could say a hundred of good things about this product. I use this on my baby’s clothes and I could definitely attest that Del exceeds even …
Black and Decker Digital Advantage Iron
I received this iron over 6 years ago for my bridal shower and it is still going very strong. It is perhaps the best iron I’ve ever used and I’ve owned and borrowed quite a few irons. I use it for steaming out wrinkles in decorators and …
Febreeze Allergen Reducer
My house collects dusts and allergens like it’s going out of style, and that usually means I’m washing sheets and curtains and scrubbing down pillows and cushions on a bi-weekly basis just to keep me and the kids as allergy-free as possible. I normally don’t use Febreeze products because …
Super Valu Bathroom Tissue
I have always been the one to try almost everything once. I was shopping at the store and saw the most inexpensive bathroom tissue ever. It was a whole four pack for under a dollar. A dollar is usually the cheapest I can find, so this was a shocker. …
Electrolux Ergorapido 2 in 1 vacuum cleaner
My hubby and I bought this vacuum cleaner in year 2007 while we are at New Zealand at that time. We bought it because it looks so cool and classy and I can use it even if I don’t have to plug the power cord but I …
Quick Shine Floor Finish
In the previous house that I lived in, we had three rooms which had hardwood floors. We used to purchase this cleaning solution because it did a superb job of cleaning away dust, dirt and pretty much whatever landed on or was tracked in on the floors. With relatively …
Hoover FloorMate Grout Cleaner
My grout lines on my floor tiles had a very dirty look and I wanted something that could improve the look of it. I decided to give this a try and I have been very satisfied with the results that I have received. It’s sold in a …
Breville Polished Stainless Steel Kettle
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 …
S.O.S. Steel Wool Soap Pads for Housecleaning
I have been using S.O.S. Steel Wool soap pads for many years now. I currently purchase them at Walmart for $2.98 per 18 count box. That is a very reasonable price considering the number of pads I get and the amount of cleaning that it gets done. I most …
Porter-Cable PCL120MTC-2 Oscillating Multi-Tool
This Porter-Cable is an awesome tool, mainly because of the numerous tasks that you can complete with it. It can be used as a scraper, blade and even a sander. It’s awesome to be able to use the PCL120MTC to handily complete the same jobs that used …
Frigidaire FES365EC 30-in, Electric Slide-in Range
I always though I’d keep my gas range forever. Electric ranges have always been too slow to heat up, too long to cool down, uneven ovens, etc. But this new range I just purchased, it’s a Godsend. The Frigidaire FES365EC 30-in. Electric Slide-in Range outperforms my previous gas range, …
George Foreman’s 84″ G5 Grill with 5 Interchangeable Plates
I love every George Foreman grill I have ever tried , and this one is my favorite. I like using this indoor grill , because your food is actually healthier by cooking on it. It lets grease run off easily. It even makes the food taste better and cook …
Homedics Adjustable Lumbar Massage Cushion
I got this cool massage cushion from a good friend , and I have been using it every day since. This is one of the greatest things even invented for someone with back problems or anyone who just wants their back to feel good. After my husband tried it …
Bissell Steam Mop
Oh yes we got to buy a nice little Bissell Steam Mop and you better believe I’m in love. The one thing I hate is having to mop and sweep my floor. IT seems like a chore because I have huge floors. So when it comes to mopping and …
Dawn Ultra Dish Liquid
I like to use my dishwasher to do most of my dishes, sometimes however, I need to wash some of my nicer glasses and dishes by hand. When that time comes, I like to use Dawn. I think dawn is the best of the liquid dish soaps that are …
Voluspa Saijo Persimmon 2-wick tin Candle
This is summer luxury in a tin. Saijo Persimmon is part of Voluspa’s Maison Blanc (”White House”) line, which generally consists of the brand’s feminine and lighter scents. This particular scent definitely fits well with the others from the line. It is a beautiful, flirty scent that is perfect …
Sleep Innovations Visco Memory Foam Mattress Topper
Aside from beauty comfort from beauty products, I also love a good night sleep that will show on your skin if you have had one. Thus I love to buy memory foam’s product to enhance my mattress’s performance. A good mattress is really important factor for a good night …
Kiwi Kleen drain cleaner
Kiwi Kleen drain cleaner is not really effective. It can remove small clogs but not big clogs. It works well for kitchen sink but not for bathroom drainage. This powder when put in the drainage pit gives a chemical smell. In case of clog, all the …
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 …
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