Housewares Reviews
Whirlpool VFW9150WW Front Load Washer
This was my first front load washer. We purchased it a few years ago after our top load model stopped working. I purchased the one that I have from Sears and I paid 500 dollars for it. I was glad to buy it. This was …
Blue Coral DC22 Dri-Clean Upholstery Cleaner
My boyfriend’s parents were coming to visit and we realized that our microfiber couch could really use a cleaning. We have had the couch for over a year and have not cleaned it once. The couch is also a pull-out sofa, so many a guest has slept on this …
Tesco’s washing up liquid
Of all the washing up liquids I have tried, this one by Tesco has to be low on my list of favourites.
We buy the apple blossom fragrance, which is a very dark green colour, and it is so strong that even when your washing up is dry, you can …
Hawkins Futura: Hard Anodized Pressure Cooker 5 liter (33.8 fl oz)
It is the only pressure cooker to have been displayed in the Museum of Modern Art in New York till date. That says about the classic yet futuristic look of this elegant cookware.
I bought the Hawkins Futura Hard Anodized pressure cooker 3 years back.
Although, I already …
Brillo Pads
Here’s a tip for all those of you who have just moved out of your parents’ house and into your first place of your own. You may be at university or college and feeling the lack of the things you took for granted before. Things like having your clothes …
Pam Non-Stick Spray
You never want your cookies and other baked goods to stick to the pan. Pam allows you to spray down your pots and pans before cooking and ensure that your food items don’t stick to the pan and bake up very nicely.
Ive been using pam as long as I …
Sylvania Micro-Mini CFL Soft White Light Bulbs (120V)
I’ve been using energy efficient bulbs for a little while, but recently, I’ve been adding small lamps around my house that seem a bit awkward with the typical large energy-efficient light bulbs I use. I happened across these while I was at Home Depot, and so far, I have …
Cutco knives
I am going to tell you about some knives i bought in the 80’s. i have used these great knives for almost 3 decades. i have had to send one in to get laser sharpened. Now the styles have changed but the cutting edges have remained the same. These …
Baker’s Secret Angel Food Cake Pan
As a keen baker I dislike purchasing ready made cakes, simply because homemade always tastes best and I can easily control the ingredients. One thing I have always had trouble with however is Angel Food cake as I’ve never been able to find a pan which will allow …
Arm & Hammer Ultra Max
I remember when I was a little girl, and I would watch the arm & hammer commercials that came on TV. Boy those folks looked strong and they were tough on dirt.
So one day I was out shopping for misc items, and I saw that same arm …
Philips Essential Energy Saver 8W ES E27 Bulb
To go green is what one can do to address climate change. Our family takes part in this timely campaign by using Philips Essential Energy Saver 8W ES E27, a bulb which we alternately use with CFC. How does our simple initiative can help our planet? Less energy consumption …
Bosch WAE 24366GB Washing Machine
I recently had to redesign my kitchen, and as a result I had to replace nearly all my household appliances. This was because most of the appliances I already
had didn’t match the new kitchen design, so I had to get rid of them and get new ones. One of …
Honey Can Do Ornament Adjustable Storage Container
The day after Thanksgiving is a day I look forward to every year. It’s on that day that with my family, we begin putting up Christmas decorations and our Christmas trees. We have a tall one for the living room and smaller ones for tables, like the dining room …
Febreze Air Effects
After watching the cheesy commercials where the people are sniffing the febreze on the ground, I didn’t know if this product would actually be good. When I went to Target I decided to pick a bottle up since our bathroom had been smelling of sewer from the water problem …
The Magic Bullet
At first I thought the price tag carried by this little contraption was a bit on the high side, and almost balked at buying it. But the whole family loves a quick and easy slushie in summer time, so I went ahead, broke down and bought one at …
Addi Turbo Knit Faster US Size 10,40 Inch
When I began knitting, my tastes had been already set on buying equipment and tools that worked, and were of the highest quality. Talking about my tools, needles, yarn and thread is something enjoyable. Money spent on good tools will last a lifetime, and possibly be handed down to …
WestPoint Home Bed Warmer
I am always cold, especially at night even though I have a down blanket, two quilts, and three other blankets. I got the WestPoint Home bed warmer for my birthday last year, and I use it every night! All you do is put it over your mattress, underneath your …
Egg Slicer
I often make salads for picnics and barbecues, and it’s nice to garnish them so they look pretty and appetizing. I have found it’s virtually impossible to slice a hard boiled egg with a knife and have it look nice. Here is where the Good Cook Egg …
Camelbak water bottle
I received a Camelbak bottle from some points I earned on a gaming website. I only chose the bottle because it was BPA free. I’m so glad that I did. It has something called a bite valve and I love it. You have to bite down on the “straw” …
The Ove Glove for Hot Surfaces
I might be one of the only people who actually ordered this off tv when I saw an informercial for it. I really don’t even know how many things I’ve bought from infomercials, because I try not to keep track since it’s actually an embarassing hobby of mine. …
Yankee Candle Car Jar Beach Walk
I like the Yankee Candle Candle range. Although they are quite expensive, I think that in some way they are worth the money as the scents are always so nice and they tend to last a good length of time as well, so perhaps it is worth spending that …
Willow Soft Touch 2-Ply Bath Tissue (Four Pack)
When it comes to bath tissue, I think a majority of people out there would say skimping is not an option. Shopping for the right kind of bath tissue is admittedly kind of complicated because you want something that is going to be strong, but not so strong that …
Kalorik 2 Slice Toaster
I took a chance ordering this Kalorik toaster online from Target. I’m not at all familiar with the brand, and it’s not available in the store to so I was a little apprehensive about ordering it online and dealing with the possibility of it not working out. All I …
Philips Notebook Computer Screen Cleaner
This is a computer screen cleaner that actually works pretty well. What I think that I like the most about this computer screen cleaner is the fact that when I spray it on my laptop screen, the solution doesn’t start dripping down the screen towards my keyboard. The spray …
Avon perfumed polish cleanser
Avon perfumed polish cleanser a great polish remover very rich in fragrance and just opening the bottle gives a fresh aroma for the whole room. It’s a world of fashion and trend these days and everything needs to match the clothes you are wearing to look that extra attractive, …
Poulan WoodShark 14″ Chainsaw
I’m on my third Poulan WoodShark Chain Saw. Which tells you two things — first, that I really really like this lightweight compact little chain saw, and second, that they don’t last very long. You could also read between the lines here and guess that I am …
Susan Bates Steel Yarn Needles
People who do needlework at a near professional level have certain tools they cannot be without. As a knitter, I cannot thrive without knowing where I placed my 2 1/2 inch yarn needles in the evening. If you do knitting or crochet, you know what I mean.
A …
Good Sense 30 Gallon Trash Bags
Kitchen trash cans can be hard to fill with the right bag. I like trash bags that are tough and durable but don’t break the bank. I purchased a box of Good Sense 30 gallon trash bas. The box came with 8 bags and cost me only one dollar. …
Ontel Fiber Miracle Cloth
Last year, I got Ontel Fiber Miracle Cloth as a gift from a friend for my birthday. I was a little skeptical if they would be any better than regular rags, but when I began using them, I was actually amazed by what they can do at home, and …
Black & Decker All Temperature Steam Iron
The Black & Decker All Temperature Steam Iron so far met with expectations.
The iron is satisfyingly heavy to power through wrinkles without straining the hand or wrist. The digital control buttons are easy to operate on either side of the iron altering the temperature up or down depending …
Braun Silk Epil SoftPerfection electric hair
I bought Braun Silk Epil SoftPerfection electric hair remover after doing some online research and reading customer feedback. It seemed like a good product within my preferred price range, plus I had already owned a Braun hair remover before, and it was good, so I decided to go with …
Dynamic Collections Timeless Classic Incense Sticks, Assorted Scents
I got these at Walgreens for a little under two dollars. The assortment contains 25 sticks of Musk, Sandalwood and Vanilla. When I’m trying a new brand of incense, I love assortments because I feel it gives me a better chance of finding something in there that I’ll like. …
Light Sensor Sockets
Set Of 4 Light Sensor Sockets turns lights on at dusk and off at dawn. There are no timers or complicated wiring just an eye sensor on the socket detects low-light conditions, causing the bulb to light up. These can be used both indoors and outdoors for. They work …
Play Ball Chip and Dip Set by Boston Warehouse
What with Spring Training being in full swing, I thought I’d show my team spirit and purchase some Baseball inspired party ware I recently spotted at TJ Maxx. Perhaps its because my home state houses more than fifteen teams during this time of year or the fact …
Great Value Compact Florescent Light Bulbs
I have been eyeballing those compact florescent light bulbs for the last two years trying to decide if I want to spend $8 for three bulbs when I can buy four bulbs for 99 cents at most places. When we moved into our new house I realized how many …
Kyocera Knives
The first time I ever even knew the existence of these knives were from this cooking show, Simply Ming with Ming Tsai. Once I saw it, I was hooked and I thought, I have to try them out. You can probably get them online on ebay or something, but …
Scrubbing Bubbles Bathroom Cleaner
After purchasing an extreme successful Scrubbing Bubbles product in the past, I was a firm believer in this brand, thinking that it would consistently be amazing. In the spirit of my faith, I recently purchased the Scrubbing Bubbles Bathroom Cleaner for general household use. The previous product that I …
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 …
Bosch Tat.6 Toaster
I have no toaster here at this house because I left the old one I had because of the incompatibility of plugs. That was the only reason why I left it in Africa but otherwise I was pretty satisfied with its performance and durability. I did not have a …
Black & Decker SpaceMaker 12-cup Under-the-Counter Coffee Maker
The Black & Decker SpaceMaker 12-Cup Under-The-Counter Coffee maker is truly a great product. To start with I love the fact that I save so much space with this. Anyone who has limited counter space will definitely love this as much as I do because it really helps out …
Mop and Glo Floor cleaner
I want to talk about my favorite floor cleaner.I use Mop and Glo floor cleaner to clean my hard wood floors. I’ve been using mop and Glo floor shine for years and I love it. There are reasons why I love using it on my floors. But th one …
Swivel G2 sweeper
I know a lot of times we are kind of warey about informercials and if the products are really worth. I liked the swivel sweeper when I saw it on tv, but I was still scared to take the risk in buying it it wasn’t all it was cracked …
OXO Steel Suction Sponge Holder
I use sponges a lot in the kitchen so I wanted something to make storage a bit easier. It can be a bit of a hassle when trying to store away wet sponges so I wanted something to eliminate the hassle. I was amazed when I found …
Clorox Bath Wands
Clorox Bath Wands are a bathroom cleaning tool I could live with or without. I loved this product when it was first released and even recommended it to my mom. My hope was the scrubby pad would pick up the hair in my bath tub that I …
Bounty Paper Towels
I love the convenience of a quick wipe to either clean sticky fingers or the gunk behind the bathroom faucet. I don’t however, like the price.
Using the plain old Bounty paper towels that we all know and love I have been able to make my own …
Tefal Jamie Oliver Frying Pan 30cm
I should admit that I bought this frying pan after reading the commercial ads of this product. I was looking for a good frying pan. I’ve been trying few brands of frying pans and so far, it will end up in the junk because it did not stay for …
Hair Countertop Dishwasher HDT18PA
Lets face it. WE no longer live in a world with limitless resources. Therefore, consumers are becoming more incresingly aware of trying to not waste natural resources and to be aware of how much water and energy and things like this, we are utilizing on a daily basis. How …
National Hardware The Wedge Door Stop
I don’t like it when I open my doors and they sway around without staying in place. I have several doors in my house that don’t stay in place when they are open and these door stops really do come in handy. I own several of them …
J.R. Watkins All Purpose Cleaner
I bought J.R. Watkins All Purpose Cleaner for $27online, weighing 24 oz. Here is my review.
J.R. Watkins All Purpose Cleaner is an all-purpose cleaner that claims to help clean various kinds of surfaces at home. Just like other cleaners, it felt a little watery, it was loose and …
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