Housewares Reviews
S.O.S pads
These are really good to clean dishes with. Especially if you have dishes that have grime and dirt on them. Or if you have dishes that have food stuck on them. The sos pads clean them really well, you just scrub the dishes with it and you will notice …
Green Force Washing Up liquid
disappear when I was nearly at the end of the wash.
The Green Force liquid was easy to rinse away and the bowl looked clean after a good rinse, there was no greasy residue left behind.
The dishes themselves stood in the dish drainer and when I put them away …
DuPont Premier Faucet Mount
For us to be healthy, we need to drink 8 glasses of water a day. As the manager of the household, I believe it is my duty to make sure that my family drinks clean water. We use to buy bottled purified water in bulk sizes in stores like …
Bounce Awakenings with Renew-Refresh beads
I usually use liquid fabric softener and then a friend gave me a box of Bounce Awakenings with Renew-Refresh beads as a gift. I have to admit I was a little puzzled over the fuss she was making about a box of dryer sheets. I have used Bounce dryer …
Rubbermaid Nine Inch Ice Cream Scoop (Product Item Number: 01280330)
The Rubbermaid Nine Inch Ice Cream Scoop cost me two dollars. I really should have never purchased it in the first place despite the price being extremely attractive. The reason I should have avoided buying this ice cream scoop is because it didn’t have a little piece to give …
KitchenAid Artisan 5-Quart Stand Mixers
I needed a mixer as my previous one broke down and I bought ‘KitchenAid Artisan 5-Quart Stand Mixer’ in Metallic Chrome. The attachments are so easy to fit in and clean that I don’t have to mess every time, as I had to do with my previous mixer. I …
Tide detergent powder
Just washing the clothes with soap isn’t good enough to remove though stains like the tea stains, curry stains etc. Few years back it was almost impossible to remove these stains and either we needed to throw away the clothes or use it at home but with time companies …
Arial fresh detergent powder
Arial fresh is the detergent powder, which is used by my mother at our home to clean the clothes. The Arial fresh detergent powder comes in 2 different varieties or fragrances that is Mogra and Rose. The smell of these two kinds of detergent powder is good …
Hoover S1120 Hand Held Wet/Dry Vacuum Cleaner
I purchased the Hoover S1120 to use as a smaller alternative to my larger vacuum. I use this particularly to vacuum in those tight areas that are difficult to reach using a regular model. Hoover is one of the most popular names for vacuums, …
Cuisinart Stainless Steel 4 Slice Toaster
The Cuisinart Stainless Steel 4 Slice Toaster is effectively two 2 slice toasters in one appliance.
The toaster has a beautiful appearance. There are two sets of controls on the front for “each” toaster, and include buttons for defrosting, bagels, reheating and cancelling, as well as a dial to …
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; …
Lip Woolite Mixcolor, fabric detergent
It often happens to me that I colour everything in the washing machine in a certain colour. I will never forget when I put one pair of red panties when my mother was doing laundry in her washing machine. She was washing my dad’s underwear and hers too. She …
The White Oxo Good Grips 1220600 Curve Toilet Brush and Canister
Oxo never fails to satisfy me witth its handy and good quality products. One to them is the Oxo Good Grips White Curve Toilet Brush & Canister. I’ve bought countless different kinds of Toilet Brush and Canister all throughout the twenty five years of my married life but …
FMV Toilet Paper
I have been shopping for bargain products lately, its no secret, I am broke and it is the holiday season which means I am even more broke! Oh, my aching bank account…(ok, thats not funny, I know…) Everyone has to use toilet paper obviously. I was paying about two dollars …
Soundbest Homebasix Heater Fan (Product Model Number NFA20)
The Soundbest Homebasix Heater Fan cost me around fifteen dollars when I bought it a couple of years ago. I had more than a little bit of trouble with this space heater and that’s why I returned it and instead bought the Holmes OPP Small Heater Fan. The main …
Scoth Brite Sponge
Before I am so problematic on how to clean up my dishes. I am having a hard time to take off those hard food that sticks on the plate. And then I have a so soft sponge that easily damaged. So frustrating becuase it cost me more in buying …
Senseo Coffee Pod, Black
It’s probably sad that my kids all know how to make a mean cup of coffee. They know I take my coffee seriously and if I instill any kind of home-making knowledge in them, it’s that they need to know how to keep a house clean, how to fold …
Elite Cuisine Sandwich Maker
I have, for most of my life, absolutely detested the idea of cooking. If it doesn’t come from a can or a jar or a box, I rarely chose to have anything to do with it. It’s amazing my kids have grown up into wonderful healthy teenagers, knowing I …
Rachael Ray Gusto-Grip 3-Piece Antimicrobial Set
I have owned this knife set for about three months now and it is one of the best knife sets that I have ever owned. It comes with a 5″ east/west knife and a 7″ east/west knife and they are both nicely stored in a hinged bamboo box. Both …
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 …
Bluestar Floor Carpets
My husband bought the new floor carpet for our new flat this month. The design and the color combination of this new carpet is just very good and it matches with the new colored walls of my flat. The cost of this carpet is 165$ and the …
The Rat Zapper Classic
Last summer I had my first encounter with sharing living quarters with rats. I bought rat poison blocks and set them out trying to lure the rats to their death to no avail. Next I tried snap traps but they weren’t fooled. So then I tried glue traps which worked …
Moen model 84490 sink faucet
We currently redid our bathroom and went with the Moen model 84490 faucet in silver. Although I rarely find sink faucets exciting, I am extremely pleased with this great Home Depot find! It actually costed several hundred dollars, but the water that comes out from it feels …
Jasco Spray Paint Remover
I do a lot of projects that sometimes require the removal of spray paint so this requires a really good spray paint remover. I have been using this Jasco product for a long time and I have to say that it works great. You certainly can’t go …
Fem liquid hand wash
The New fem liquid hand wash is being used in my home since 5 years. Since we are using the fem liquid hand wash we never wish to change the brand of it, because of many reasons. This liquid hand wash is very thick and it takes …
Cooks Coffee Maker # 22005
I picked up Cooks Coffee Maker model #22005 for my Mother recently at a local JC Penny’s. I had really hoped to talk her into another model since we’ve already used this one before, but she was used to it and did not want to change. The …
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 …
Metrokane Rabbit Wine Opener Gift Set
I got the Metrokane Rabbit Wine Opener Gift Set as a Christmas gift and I am really happy. It comes with a corkscrew tool, a foil cutter, a ring to stop drips, a sealer and wax whacker. It also came with a replacement worm. The corkscrew functions really well …
Craftsman Power Pressure Washer
I bought a Craftsman Power Pressure Washer a couple of months ago when I noticed that there were a lot of things outside that could really use a power cleaning. It is really easy to use. It starts right up, you don’t have to prime or use a choke …
Culinare Safe Can opener
I really like my Culinare Safe Can opener. I always have trouble with can openers but this one was awesome. I like the fact that it is very safe to use. I do not need to worry about having rough edges on my cans nor worry …
5+2 day programmable house thermostat
This great programmable 5+2 thermostat is made by White Rodgers and is there 70 Series model.
We upgraded from an old style slider mercury lever thermostat which was horribly inaccurate.
First and foremost, I tried a couple programmable thermostats and was not impressed with them, at least in our situation …
KFK Christmas Stars Lighted Centerpiece
The KFK Christmas Stars Lighted Centerpiece sells for twenty-five dollars. Although this is a table centerpiece that’s absolutely ideal for a dining room or kitchen table, this centerpiece also looks beautiful on end tables, coffee tables, mantles, pianos and so on. Just keep in mind that wherever the centerpiece …
Mr. Clean Wipes with Febreeze, Lavendar Vanilla
I really like Mr. Clean products. The magic erasers are my favorite. I also like Mr. Clean wipes. The container is much easier to use than other brands. It has a large opening and the wipes are easier to get out. They don’t seem …
Dirty Works High & Dry Shower Cap
I have been looking for a shower cap and was not finding much of a choice, until I spotted this cute looking one from the Dirty Works toiletries range in Sainsbury’s. I already have a couple of Dirty Works products which I like. This range has copied …
Arlee Chamois Micro Fiber Non Slip Chair Pads
These had to be just about the comfiest and softest chair pads that we’ve ever owned. The reason I use the word “had” is because they’re no longer used in our house. That might sound real odd, since if they’re so pleasant to sit on, why do away with …
Raid House and Garden Mosquito Killer
One of the trusted leading brand in delivering quality products for keeping our home clean and well protected from dreaded disease is SC Johnson. I happen to be an avid user of their brand for they have developed different kinds of products that aim to provide clean and better …
Sonic Scrubber Bathroom Tool
I have purchased several cleaning products for my bathroom but this certainly has to be one of the best that I’ve purchased. When it comes to scrubbing it usually requires a lot of effort. I purchased this bathroom tool a little over a month ago and I …
Crafters Square Craft Glue 3 ct packs from Dollar Tree
Being a very crafty person, I am often gluing things together. I go through a lot of glue for a lot of different purposes. It is important for me to use a glue that bonds things together extremely well and withstands handling. I usually …
Sunbeam Automatic Electric Blanket
I’m in North Carolina where the weather is pretty mild during the day but where there are extreme jumps in the temperature during the day. During the winter the nights are 25 degrees Celsius but the days will average between 45 and 50 degrees Celsius. Heating costs …
Comet Disinfectant Cleaner
Comet Disinfectant Cleanser is an excellent cleaner for cleaning out toilet bowls. While the application of the cleanser is not all that convenient as it has to be shaken into the bowl as a powder, it is quite affective. There are several other toilet bowl cleaners that work …
Ajax Lime Scented Dish Soap
Soap has always been an important part of my life. I guess it is important to everyone because you can’t really clean anything without it. I love to use Ajax to clean my dishes, and have done so for the past couple of years. Every now in then I …
Mr. Clean Magic Eraser Bath Scrubber
I have been on a spring cleaning kick for a while now and have been looking for something really good to clean my bathtub with because it has gotten to be quite scuzzy. I have always had great experience with Scrubbing Bubbles brand cleaners, so that is what I …
Airwick 2 in 1 Fresh Water Aerosol Spray
I like to try to fight off odors as best I know how around my house. It is not always easy for me, considering that my husband and I smoke in the house on occasion and because my trash can get smelly due to dirty diapers. I was …
Aroma One Touch 7 Cup Rice Cooker and Steamer
I received a gift certificate last Christmas and decided to use it on an item that I would probably never buy myself but would come in handy. I made the right choice when I decided to buy an automatic rice cooker. I love brown rice but hate having to watch …
3M Command Large Hooks Bulk Pack
I needed some hooks around the house to hang things like hand towels and other items with. I didn’t need anything that looked special because they would just hang in the closet anyway. I found the 3M Command Hooks at Walmart for $9.94 for 6 complete hooks. That sounded …
Pledge Fabric Sweeper
The Pledge Fabric Sweeper for pet hair is a relatively new product designed to clean pet hair from furniture and other fabrics. I purchased one to see how well it would pick up dog hair from our couch.
The design of the fabric sweeper is really just 2 lint …
Fagor 670040230 3-in-1 6 Quart Multi Cooker
I purchased this cooker a little over a year ago and it’s been wonderful. When I purchased it I paid 120 dollars for it but I believe it’s worth the money. Compared to others the price is a bit expensive but this is a very high quality …
Vermont Castings 4 burner Gas Stove
When I used to live in a colder part of the US, I once used Wood Stoves to heat my home. At the time, I had a Vermont Castings wood stove that was the envy of most of my neighbors. When I went looking for a grill this past …
SodaStream Genesis
Having received the Sodastream Genesis for Christmas last year I have been able to make my own soda for almost 6 months now and I haven’t gone back to store bought soda since. I always felt like buying soda cans/bottles took up too much room on the counter …
Energy saving light bulbs
This is the latest in the line of Sylvania energy saving light bulbs. The Sylvania Daylight Extra 13W bulb is made for a standard living room or bedroom lamp.
The Sylvania mini is made up of three coils of white fluorescent tubing. When I saw it, I was hesitant to …
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