Housewares Reviews
Bath and Body Works Wallflower
I have always wanted a Wallflower from Bath and Body Works. They are plug-in air fresheners in some of the scents that the store sells bath products in. The Wallflower is really cute; it actually looks like a flower. All that is required for use is …
Plink Orange Garbage Disposal Cleaner and Deodorizer
I bought the Plink Orange Garbage Disposal Cleaner and Deodorizer balls from Alice.com online because they were on sale and I did not have to pay for shipping by ordering them at Alice. These garbage disposal cleaner balls are normally $4.69 for a package of ten —“ but, …
Tide Super Washing Powder
Tide Super is one of washing powders I frequently use to wash clothes.This washing powder is good and cleans the dirt perfectly.
It works well for my kids clothes.Becuase she plays a lot and her clothes easily get dirt and dust.She changes minimum 3 to 4 dresses daily. Some times …
Power House Furniture Polish
The Power House furniture Polish isn’t for all types of furniture, it’s more of a wood polish. It uses lemon oil to “clean, restore, and condition wood”. When you first spray the polish on something and wipe, it appears to work really well. I makes the wood look much …
Maytag Jet Clean Dishwasher
After eight years of living in a dinky mobile home that didn’t have anything fancy in the way of appliances, I was ecstatic to finally get into our new condo which came equipped with its very own dishwasher. Or rather, I should say that my
KIDS were ecstatic, because this …
Pert 1000 Sheet Bathroom Tissue
I have never been the type to spend a lot of money on bathroom tissue. I pride myself in finding bargains and have always been happier with the bathroom tissues that cost around a dollar. I recently went shopping and could not find my bathroom tissue of choice. A …
Scotch Brite Heavy-Duty Household Gloves
After two months of continuous renovation, I have learned a thing or two about cleaning house after a big flood. Because my hands were continuously immersed in water, they gradually became wrinkled and it looked like an old woman’s hands. I finally succumbed to vanity and bought gloves (old …
Panasonic Breadmaker
We purchased a Panasonic Bread Maker Model No SD-253 about six years ago. We have used it two or three times a week throughout that time and have made the best part of eight hundred loaves with it.
The only thing that had to be replaced was the metal paddle, …
Purex laundry detergent
If you are looking for a great brand of laundry detergent, a great smelling laundry detergent and one that is sensibly priced you might want to check out Purex laundry detergent in your local supermarket. It sells for $4.49 a gallon which gives you at least 25 loads …
Kitchenaid refrigerator ksrs25rsbl architect series
I started wanting a side by side fridge when my son started drinking 6 litres of milk a week. My little fridge was crowded. The freezer especially was a nuisance getting anything in and out of. Stuff was flying out and falling on my toes.
I got …
NordicWare Microwave Bacon & Eggs Breakfast Set
I was given this NordicWare Microwave Bacon & Eggs Breakfast Set when a friend decided against it after being told she needed to reduce her cholesterol. I cook for my large family so like to utilise the microwave to make my life easier, this set makes fast work of …
Candle Factory Georgetown Texas
Several years ago the company I worked for routinely bought candles for the women who worked in the front office. They always bought candles from The Candle Factory in Georgetown, Texas.
I thought at the time that this was a particularly nice gift. Many of the candle fragrances are yummy …
Simple Green 13005 All Purpose Cleaner
Like other homes, our kitchen was a mess because of the stubborn stains plaguing our kitchen walls, burners and stoves. It indeed was a huge mess because they were too greasy and too sticky. But then I did not want to buy new kitchen wares as a replacement …
Tile Plus Lemon Scented Mist and Go Shower Cleaner
I usually stick to all purpose or multipurpose cleaners. However, I was starting to realize that not all of them are good for every room. I recently decided to start purchasing more item or room specific cleaners to get that clean shiny look that I have been looking for …
Singer 14SH6540 Differential Feed Serger Sewing Machine
When it comes to sewing machine I believe there has not been any other brand that has won my respect but Singer. Singer is my mother’s sewing machine brand. It is also my eldest sister’s brand and mine as well. I have this old manual Singer Sewing Machine …
Palmolive Original Dishwashing Soap
I use Palmolive Original Dishwashing Soap a lot and I love using this dish detergent. This detergent is very cheap and I love the fact that I only have to pay 1 dollar for a medium sized bottle. This detergent is very cheap but it certainly gets …
Presto PopLite Hot Air Popper
My husband loves popcorn. He is also a diabetic so our children tried to find a nutritious way for him to have popcorn. They went out on Father’s Day and came back with the Presto PopLite hot air popper.
The Presto PopLite hot air popper advertises …
Quantum Science Tumbler
My mom got this tumbler after reading about all that “scalar energy” that her friend was so into. I’m not really sure I can say I feel that it is working for me, or that my body feels better, or that I am not as moody, as they …
Windex Clean & Shine Dry Microfibre Cloths
I found Windex Clean & Shine Dry Microfibre Cloths on sale five for a $1CDN plus tax. Each microfibre cloth came individually wrapped, in an attractive blue package, and here was the first mistake, the Windex company could easily have fitted two cloths in each package and avoided landfill …
Carbro Hot Iron Cleaner
I am doing everything at home now as my helper has suddenly turned entrepreneurial and decided to sell sweets in front of her house knowing that she will be unemployed once we leave in 6 weeks. The dreaded ironing chore is my sole responsibility since I got back here …
Lumiere 60 Watt Lightbulb
We all need lightbulbs, and I’m sure that somewhere in our houses we all have at least one that needs replacing. But do we really look at what we put in there? You should - and this review is for the Lumiere 60 Watt Bayonet Cap Lightbulb.
First of all, …
Boston Harbor Architect Swing Arm Desk Lamp
Looking for a sleek and perfectly table lamp, I stumble upon Boston Harbor Architect Swing Arm Desk Lamp. I did a little research and decided to buy this product. The impeccable design coupled with promised durability was main attraction of this lamp.
I am using this lamp for about five …
Mop and Glo Triple Action Floor Cleaner
I love using Mop & Glo Triple Action floor cleaner because it not only cleans but it protects also. I have had a great experience with Mop and Glo Triple Action. Mop and Glo Triple Action is sold in a 32 OZ bottle and I usually pay …
L.A.’s Totally Awesome Pre Laundry Stain Remover
I try to keep busy by doing as many little side jobs as I can. This can range from typical handyman work, to cooking, and I end up doing quite a variety of things on my typical off days. One thing that remains constant between the vast majority of …
Glade Ferns & Blossoms Air Freshener
Glade, one of my favorite brands of air fresheners, seems to have a bunch of new scents out this spring. One of them is Ferns & Blossoms. I was attracted to the bright green can with pictures of fern and pretty white flowers the moment I saw it on …
Crofton Electric Stove Heater
I purchased a Crofton Electric Stove Heater several months ago from Aldi’s. It retailed at 89 dollars. This stove heater is something that can really warm up a room. I got it to add an additional heat source to my house as it gets chilly in here …
Home Fragrance LIght Bulb Burner
The Home Fragrance Light Bulb Burner in a very smart product. For years we have been dabbing our light bulbs in a little fragrance and then letting that fragrance drift through our homes.
Now we don’t have to do that. And I am glad, because for one reason …
Coleman 14 cup Enamel Coffee Percolator
I bought one of these some time ago while looking for a coffee pot to use either at home or on camping trips. I thought that this Coleman pot was the answer to that need.
While it does hold a lot of water and is easy to hold in your …
Harman P61A Pellet Stove
For people living in cold weather states looking for alternative heating sources (i.e. other than oil or gas), wood pellet stoves are a great option. The Harman P61A is a fantastic selection in wood pellet heating. The stove is advertised as heating up to 2200 square feet …
Dr. Bronner’s Magic Castile Soap
Dr. Bronner’s Magic Castile Soap is lovely with that fresh, simple castile soap smell that takes you right back to childhood when your mother used castile soap to clean everything. Dr. Bronner’s Magic Castile Soap is not magic, however, but the product does clean well. I like to keep …
TrafficMaster Allure Vinyl
We redid the den recently and we were looking at different types of flooring. We were in Lowe’s , love that store, and I saw this vinyl flooring that had the look of wood. It was called TrafficMaster Allure Vinyl and I talked my husband into purchasing it …
Bounce Dryer Bar
I have this nasty habit of forgetting to put fabric softener in during the wash cycle or forgetting to put a fabric softener sheet in with the dryer, and I don’t realize I’ve missed this step until it’s too late and I’ve pulled out the clothes getting shocked with …
Wilson One Shot Wasp and Hornet Killer
Two days before I was scheduled to leave town for a couple of months, I discovered, to my extreme horror, that there was a wasp nest right outside my front door. It was not large, but I was shocked at how quickly those wasps got it built, given that …
Unicorn Glue Stick
Personally, I really like Unicorn Glue Stick, main reason being it is really convenient and easy to use. I hate using liquid-form glue where the glue gets all over the place where I don’t want them to be. Being someone left-handed, I’m not blessed with the ability …
Hoover FloorMate SpinScrub Wet/Dry Vacuum Cleaner
The Hoover Floormate is a vacuum that washes and dries hard floors. I purchased this vacuum over 6 months ago and it’s still working very good. I paid 140 dollars for this vacuum and although I believe it was somewhat expensive I am glad that I decided …
Brinkman Proseries 4415 Outdoor gas grill
I wanted a new gas grill for mother’s day the year before last. I had seen one very reasonably priced for 149 dollars at my local Aldi’s store so my husband bought it for me as a mother’s day present. It wasn’t a surprise since I had admired …
Cornell 3-in-1 Juice Extractor CJX-SP450 Brown
I was using Hyundai food processor for all my needs of blending, juicing and milling. It was a good experience using Hyundai food processor because it has great features and I got it during the Christmas promotion for very less. I got it just for $50. It was indeed …
Ajax With Bleach Bathroom and Toilet Cleaner
I have used Ajax Cleanser since I was a child. My mother always had it in the house to use for scrubbing the tubs, sinks and toilets. Like many other things I picked my use of Ajax in my own home from her. I do not use it near …
Hoover Nano Light Upright Vacuum
The Hoover Nano Light Upright Vacuum is just what I needed to help in my housekeeping efforts. In the past I have always had big bulky expensive vacuums that usually work just fine when it comes to the suction power and attachments, but they were difficult to store and …
Lysol Air Cleaner
The Lysol Air Cleaner, Model 0030807, is a very good model of air cleaner, providing the promised air cleaning functions for smaller rooms. This model is meant for smaller rooms, 150 square feet or less, and delivers very well on it’s promise of eliminating 99.9% of air born …
La Cafetiere Kettle
One lazy Sunday afternoon we decided to surf the Internet, we both use Laptop computers and often find things of interest to show to each other. I had just started looking at the new Nintendo games on the market and hubby was yelling me!
He had found exactly what we …
Crock-Pot Chrome Touchscreen Slow Cooker
I have loved my mother’s slow cooker for a long time, because her meals taste wonderful and she loves the convenience of this method of cooking; being able to put on a meal early in the day and forget about it until dinner time is a time-saver. I also …
18-Pc. Silicone Heart Muffin Cups
I love to bake and many times it is for family and friends so when I saw these I just could not resist. They are eighteen Silicone Heart Muffin Cups. The set includes 3 each in blue, yellow, pink, red, purple and green. The cups measure 2-3/4″ x 2-1/2″ …
Coats and Clark Yarn
I love to crochet, and I make tons of potholders for gifts and to sell at Holiday Bazaars. I have tried many yarns over the years, but my favorite is Red Heart Classic, made by Coats and Clark.
This yarn comes in skeins containing 190 yards, it is all …
Rubbermaid Antimicrobial Dish Drainer
I was looking for something to place my dishes in instead of having to dry them so I decided to purchase this drainer. This thing is amazing. One of the main reasons why I decided to purchase it is because it’s so large. I …
Fiestaware 831 4-Piece Place Setting
I bought for my mom some time ago a Fiestaware 831 4-Piece Place Setting. It is all yellowish orange in color, a certain youthful color, as I know that what with all my siblings are either working and schooling, and my dad too, so she could get pretty …
Renuzit Gel Warmer
I bought a Renuzit electric gel warmer air freshener at Dollar Tree for my small bathroom. I have to say that I am quite impressed with this inexpensive electric gel warmer air freshener. It is easy to assemble, and it does not smell bad either.
I think I went …
Blue Victorinox Cutting Knife
I have encountered the Blue Victorinox Cutting Knife in the kitchen at work. I think that it is a well designed knife with a nice and professional look. Please let me share my impressions of this knife with you.
I would like to start this review by saying that I …
LA’s Totally Awesome Bleach Fresh Scent
I have always been a huge fan of bleach. I like that it is a multipurpose product and try to buy some each time I go shopping for my cleaning supplies. Recently when I was shopping around my local dollar store, I noticed the LA’s Totally Awesome Bleach Fresh …
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