Housewares Reviews
Pure Flavour 2 Go Water Bottle from Nomorerack
These Pure Flavour 2 Go Water Bottles from Nomorerack are probably one of my favorite water bottles that I’ve tried and I’ll probably never go back to drinking out of regular water bottles anytime soon. In the middle of the water bottle, on the inside, is a small tube …
Clorox Toilet Wand
Cleaning the bathroom is a pain in the butt, and cleaning the toilet is even worse. Just recently I decided to try the Clorox Toilet Wand to see if delivered on any of its commercial promises.
I do like several things about the product. It’s light weight. …
Ice Tea Pot from Mr.Coffee
My family loves iced tea, but purchasing the cartons of it at the store can become pretty expensive. When my grandfather got us an iced tea maker, I was a little leery at first about how the quality of the tea it would produce would be. Would it be …
Sunlight Dish Detergent
A friend of mine brought me Sunlight Dish Detergent as well as a few other odds and ends from Canada. She is one of those people who likes to bring various household needs as a gift for letting her stay with us when she visits the US. I always …
Conair Ultimate Fabric Steamer
I am not afraid to admit that I hate to iron my clothes, and not because I do not like to walk around wrinkle free but because of all the tedious steps that goes into ironing. I have to plug in the iron and wait for it to heat …
Kenwood Toaster TT920
As kenwood appliances are known for its style, durability & performance, I decided to buy this Kenwood toaster TT920. I have been using this for more than 4 months as the previous toaster was giving some trouble.
It’s a four slice toaster with a warming rack where you can heat …
Fabric Refresher
We have pets in our home and frequently have to spray our furniture with Febreze to get rid of pesky pet odour. When Febreze became too expensive for my budget this month I bought Life Brand Fabric Refresher with Allergen Reducer for $4.99CDN.
This Fabric Refresher is absolutely fabulous even …
Dyson 10 inch Air Multiplier Fan
I saw the Dyson Air Multiplier and decided that is is a must have product. I first saw this product in a flyer somewhere and then took a look at it online. The Dyson Air Multiplier is a pretty cool concept. The Dyson Air Multiplier is a fan in …
Scrubbing Bubbles Automatic Shower Cleaning Kit
Scrubbing Bubbles Automatic Shower Cleaning Kit has by far made my cleaning efforts in my showers so much easier. This product really does work. The rotating spout that the cleaner comes out of gets everywhere in my shower and makes my shower look so much cleaner in days. …
Tide Washing Machine Cleaner
There were a lot of stains and build up inside of my washer so I wanted something that would easily clean it out. I tried several products but I really didn’t like the results that I was receiving from some of them. I decided to use Tide …
Scotch-Brite Dusting Microfiber Cloth
I kind of love the idea of a product that does everything you can imagine in regards to cleaning. I hate having tons of sprays and cleaners and wipes and cloths all over my house for every purpose I might need it for, and I’ve at least reduced my …
Mr Clean Magic Eraser
I had been seeing commercials for Mr Clean Magic Eraser for years, but every time I thought about purchasing it, the price scared me off and I decided against it. It’s a rather expensive product for what you get - 2 sponges. But recently it was on …
Morrisons Multi-Surface Furniture Polish Wipes
I am finding these multi-surface polish wipes, from Morrisons own brand, really useful. I love it when my flat is all clean and shiny but, due to laziness and/or lack of spare time, I do not always live up to my expectations. I would always give my …
Raid electric diffuser
With such an annoying mosquito problem which is not as serious as the malaria areas this side of the equator, those annoying little insects were a problem for me as some of the products that I used only worked to a certain extent.
I have recently acquired the Raid electric …
Kole Telescopic Window Squeegee Cleaner Squeegy
I’ve had one major problem with this cleaning tool and it’s a problem that resurfaces time and again. While I’m using the cleaning tool to clean the outside windows, the cleaning head falls off at random times. I can’t seem to keep the cleaning head connected to the long, …
Glade Hawaiian Breeze Air Freshener
Glade Hawaiian Breeze air freshener has attracted me by its tropical, summer look: a bright yellow cap and a picture of ocean, tropical flowers and fruit. I tried the air freshener at the store by spraying just a little bit, and the smell seemed nice as well - warm, …
Deimos BT Low-Voltage Actuator for Rack Sliding Gates 24Vdc
One of the first things I was told when I first moved in this house was that the electronic gate did not work correctly. It was so slow that often, I had to wait for a full minute before I could actually drive in. At one point, I just …
Avon Naturals Violet and Lychee Room and Linen Spray
This is the newest scent launched in the Avon Naturals scent. Often scents come and go in this range, and although some have been in the Avon books for years, there is quite a few that last only about 6 months and then disappear. Quite a few of my …
Magic Soft Bathroom Tissue
Bathroom tissue is an every day necessity to most I am assuming. I like to use certain brands but do not always have access to them. The one that I ended up purchasing lately is the Magic Soft Bathroom tissue. Through I had never seen it before; it was …
Kenmore built in microwave oven
I have mostly Kenmore appliances in my house those of you who have read my previous reviews know this. One thing that I really enjoy is my Kenmore built in microwave oven. This microwave oven is mounted directly over the stove so it saves counterspace. This particular model the …
Lysol Power & Free Multi-Purpose Cleaner with Hydrogen Peroxide
I want my house to be clean and disinfected, but I do not want it to smell like bleach or to be too strong of a citrus smell. I want something that I can wipe without rinsing. Lysol Power & Free Multi-Purpose Cleaner with Hydrogen Peroxide is probably my …
Great Value Tall Kitchen Bags with Drawstrings (78 bags)
The last time I was at Wal-Mart, I needed trash bags, and after checking out the aisle, I decided to try out their house brand. I decided to do this because I was tired of the ones we were using, which was the Glad brand ForceFlex Bags.
I didn’t really …
Mr. Clean Magic Eraser
I have to admit that I am the type of person that when I see the commercial for something there is a good chance that I will want to try it. This was definitely the case with the Mr. Clean Magic Eraser Product. I saw how it …
Everblooming Hardy Geraniums From Breck’s
After today’s blustery snow shower in the suburbs west of Boston, do I dare presage spring planting time by reviewing unusual but beautiful multi-colored geranium ground cover from that old, reliable Breck’s seed and plant company? As the last piles of crusty snow melt away, let this writer fill …
Dirt Devil vision wide glide 12 amp with motor guard
This review is for the Dirt Devil vision wide glide 12 amp with motor guard wide 15″ nozzle. This was the worst vacuum cleaner I have ever used. This came with a small attachment that you can use to clean furniture or stairs. It uses a sort of momentum …
Household Essentials Silver Tabletop Mini Ironing Board
As someone that travels a lot I’m always looking for travel friendly items. This is certainly one of them. I enjoy using this thing. The main reason why I decided to purchase it was to carry it with me when traveling and it’s wonderful. …
General Electrics Dishwashers Model GDF410SSFSS
I’ve had this dishwasher for 3 years now. Most of the appliance I bought when I arrived in Canada were GE ones but I wasn’t familiar with the brand and hadn’t heard anything negative about them before.
What I started to find, after a short period, was that most of the …
Havells Main switch
In my home there are heavy load in the main switch, which is burnt after few days and we need to change it again and again. I had changed many switch almost it becomes necessary to change in a month. Usually the main board gats haest due to the …
Robin Cuffs N Collars
Washing away the dirt from the clothes by brushing them would sometimes make cause a lot of pain in my hand and if there was a stain then the condition would even worsen. Removing stains from white clothes was much easier because I would simple use a bleaching agent …
Craftman LTS 1500 17hp Lawnmower with a 36′’ cut
A few years ago I grew tired of mowing my lawn with a push mower. I have about an acre of land most of which is in my back yard. I admit that mowing the lawn with a push mower is great exercise however I wanted a ride on …
Homedics Home Touch Garment Steamer
One of main benefits of clothing steaming is that it makes garments look crisp and polished in a relatively short amount of time. While you may have to make several passes with an iron, the garment steamer can transform even the most wrinkled items into perfectly pressed, …
Minwax Wood Finish - Dark Walnut
I recently used this finish on a few different items and am very satisfied with the results. It is very stressed in the directions to make sure you apply it to unfinished wood, however I have found that it is not necessary depending on the project. My …
Maxi-Matic Juice Extractor TS-738
According to the USDA, men and women are supposed to be consuming approximately two cups of fruit a day and even more if they are very physically active. Since I know I don’t even come close to that amount, I decided it might be a good …
Winning Colours Cleaner and Stain Remover
Nearly the entire area of my house is carpeted and it can accumulate a lot of stains. I was looking for something good to remove stains and I was recommended this product by a friend. After using it several times I have to say that …
Holmes Family Safe portable heater
Like all cases of Murphy’s Law, in the coldest part of this northeast winter, our pellet stove, our main source of heat, decided to break down. While our house is only 860 square feet of living space, it is very poorly insulated, thus the inside temperature drops very …
Dyson Hoover DC04
Dyson DC04
Our Dyson Hoover was a gift so I do not know the cost but I am sure it is worth the price. It is an upright Hoover and I really like the way the hose and attachments are all to hand on the body of the Hoover. I …
As Seen On TV Forever Comfy Cushion
I received the Comfy Cushion as a gift from a friend visiting and I have to say this is an As Seen On TV product that’s probably actually As Seen On TV! I’m not a big fan of these products as more often than not they are not “As …
Swiffer Sweep N Vac
I have a new best friend in my home to assist in keeping the floors clean. The Swiffer Sweep ‘N Vac is a new tool to clean your hardwood, linoleum, tile or vinyl floors. It is two tools in one! It vacuums small items on your floor such …
Century Novelty Sparkling New Year Luncheon Napkins (Sixteen Pack)
The Century Novelty Sparkling New Year Luncheon Napkins come sixteen to a pack and a pack retails for two dollars and nineteen cents. Like any seasonal-themed napkins, the number of napkins that come in a pack is low because they’re typically a lot more colorful and festive than regular …
Solu-Mel
Solu-Mel is a cleaning product made from a company called Melaleuca. In my opinion this product is a better cleaning product than I have ever used. It is a much safer product because it is made to be a more natural product. I use it to …
Aroma Rice Cooker & Food Steamer
This rice cooker promises great rice every time and delivers great rice every time. The only issues is that you do have to experiment a little bit to get it just right. I’ve made white rice and brown rice in the cooker. The recipe book calls …
Glade Scented Candle in Angel Whispers
These are by far by absolute favorite line of scented candles. I literally have dozens of them scattered around my apartment.
The packaging is pretty simple, just a medium sized white candle in a glass votive but they look very elegant and romantic when lit.
The musky floral scent is divine …
Silhouette Steam Iron
I was getting my clothes washed and ironed for the upcoming work week one Sunday afternoon and my iron decided to stop working again. I had ten dollars left to my name until payday, so I looked through the newspaper circulars for any sales on irons and I …
Kitchen Aid Toaster Oven Stainless Steel
I received the Stainless Steel Kitchen Aid Toaster Oven as a Wedding gift. Probably not a kitchen item I would have went out and bought myself, but after using it for just about everything, I’m thrilled that I got it. I love it so much and it’s so much …
Flash with Febreze Freshness All Purpose Cleaner in Thai Orchid
Having four children, plus a partner who really could be tidier, I spend a lot of my time cleaning so am always on the lookout for things to make my chores quicker or more pleasurable. I bought this All Purpose Cleaner from Flash initially because it was pink (shallow, …
Century Novelty Paper New Year Cups (Eight Pack)
The Century Novelty Paper New Year Cups come eight to a pack for two dollars and nineteen cents. I purchased these cups along with the Century Novelty Sparkling New Year Luncheon Napkins and the Century Novelty Sparkling New Year Paper Plates because they all featured the same colors and …
Victor Mouse Traps
When some wild mice got into my mother’s house last winter we tried using these mousetraps made by Victor. They are the old-fashioned wooden variety and come two to a package. Years ago you could always rely on wooden traps but these performed very poorly indeed! We were both …
BABY BEN BY WESTCLOX ALARM CLOCK
I live in a rural area of very northern CA, and for days we have been without power, due to extremely stormy weather. Luckily, I had heard the storm was coming, and purchased a Baby Ben Westclox Alarm clock for our family’s schedules. The power has come back on, …
Spot Shot Instant Carpet Stain Remover
We have four dogs, one six month old puppy, a two year old and two border collies who are almost twelve years old. Between these four we tend to have some accidents around our house. Potty training went quick and we did not have many accidents involving …
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