Housewares Reviews
Dawn Antibacterial Dishwashing Liquid
I’ve been seeing Dawn Antibacterial dishwashing liquid and hand soap around the kitchen ever since I was a youngster. I never understood why my mother always bought, and stuck to that particular brand. Once I became an adult, had to live on my own, and there wasn’t a dishwasher …
Oakland Living Garden Marker Welcome to my Garden
While I was shopping for items for my garden, I found a cute little garden marker to at Walmart for $19.50. It says “Welcome to my Garden”. It is plain and simple and perfect for a spot in my garden. This sign matched a few of the other things …
Scrub It Stainless Steel Wire Scours
I wanted to give my stove a good scrub down. There were certain areas that had dirt and grease stuck on it. I wanted my stove to shine and be clear of the grime. I knew I was going to need some real scrubbing power and searched for the …
Lasko 20 inches Weather-Shield Performance Box Fan
When summer started, we really cannot deny the heat. It reached mid 90 degrees Fahrenheit in the Midwestern states. Sometimes the high temperature is just too much to bear. I have left with no choice but to turn on the air conditioning unit the whole day just to make staying …
Holmes Twin Ceramic Air Heater
The “Twin Ceramic” miniature air heater by Holmes is an essential during the Winter and colder months of the year. The hater is a foot wide and six inches tall but it works very well. It is simple to use, after unpacking the heater just plug it into the …
Lilly Twist Rug Yarn
for any of you who have used the old standby Aunt Lydia’s Rug Yarn, this will come as quite a surprise. When Aunt Lydia;s is very thick , this is very thin. It is 4 ply and all cotton. It is perfect for not only rugs, but place …
SunSations Summer Bouquet Dish Liquid with Oxygen Cleaning Power
When I first purchased this product it was not what I had in mind. I, however, didn’t want to have to travel to multiple stores and picked up the first inexpensive bottle of dish soap I found at a local Big Lots store. It was the SunSations Brand Summer …
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 …
Storex Mobile File Cabinet
Currently I am in the process of reorganizing my home office, and a theme I am trying to work with is mobility. I have a stack of paper work and bills piled up on my desk which is why I was in the need of a file cabinet.
I …
Scotch-Brite Dusting Microfiber Cloth
I bought Scotch-Brite Dusting Microfiber Cloth for $5.07 online. Here is my review.
These cloths are just like those normal, ordinary kitchen rags, but, you can say they are much better than typical rags because they can clean bet ad they are actually much more versatile, and not easy …
CleanSafe Dust Remover
I used this product once in a while alternately with another similar product in cleaning my computer specifically the keyboard and speakers. It comes in a 12 oz aerosol spray with a long nozzle to help you blast pressure to hard to reach places that you want to clean …
Rival 3-Liter Deep Fryer Black
I had been looking for a deep fryer for a while and finally found the Rival 3-Liter Deep Fryer in the color black at the local Walmart store to be the best choice. I paid $43.46 for the unit and anxiously brought it home to test it. I …
Purex Complete 3-in-1 Laundry Sheets
I’m a professional woman who lives on my own. My time is precious to me. So you can imagine that I go out of my way to find things that help me get through my normal chores quickly and easily. Laundry is one of those necessities that you always …
Presto 6-Quart Stainless Steel Pressure Cooker
I grew up in a household where pressure cooker is a must in the kitchen so I was never intimidated by it. When I became the manager of my own kitchen, I also felt the need for this specific cookware. I expected one as a wedding present but no …
Shower Power
I have tried many houshold products for cleaning and Shower Power available in grocery stores or retail stores like Walmart,is the only cleaner that has the stain cleaning power and works even on your white clothes.
It has a nice minty smell and I have used it for 14 years …
Picnic Plus Lido 2-in-1 Cooler Bag
Our family spends a lot of time camping and traveling. We also like to go to the beach during the summer. I found the perfect cooler for these occasions in this 2-in-1 cooler bag. This bag has two separate fully zippered compartments in one bag. The …
Hoover F5914-900 SteamVac Upright Vacuum
I owned a crappy canister steam cleaner for a long time before I decided to get the Hoover F5914-900 Steam Vac Upright. Whenever I shampooed my carpets with my old steam cleaner I had to constantly pull on the hose to drag the tank closer as I cleaned. In …
Magic Dusters
The magic dusters are very similar to the Swiffer dusters. I have tried both, and I can now make a comparison. I bought the magic dusters in the Dollar Tree. I was a little bit skeptical at first, but figured because it was only one dollar, …
Hoover Tempo Widepath Vacuum Cleaner
The Tempo Widepath is a bagged upright with a removable tube/wand for attachments, stairs, etc. I have had a great deal of experience with vacuum cleaners. I have a dog that sheds like none other and I am constantly burning up vacuums. About a year ago my …
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 …
FOLEY Drip Coffee Pot
Know first, that I am a coffee freak as is my wife & teenage son. At present, the household’s main brew station used is a reliable Mr. Coffee. Besides the Mr. C, we have had Black & Decker, Krups, Cuisinart, Farberware & various others that have done the job, …
Essential Home Black Tree Floor Lamp
Essential Home Black Tree Floor Lamp is a great addition to my living room. It is very stylish. I especially like the sleek black design it has. It has three different little lamps with covers on it. That really adds to the overall look and style. It is different …
Sunbeam Retractable Iron
I do a lot of ironing so having a good iron that I can depend on is very important to me. That is why I am very glad that I purchased the Sunbeam Iron with retractable cord. I love it’s soft grip handle. It is really comfortable especially when …
Shark Ninja Master Prep Chopper QB900
I watch infomercials like it’s going out of style and it was like a gift from the gods when they opened up an As Seen on TV store in one of the malls near me. I was in heaven, literally, but my pocketbook probably wouldn’t agree. I don’t even …
Originess Pillow
Who wants to have a comfortable sleep after a very tiring day? Of course the answer is everyone. I always wanted to have a comfortable sleep. I want to feel relax. What I do is to have a warm shower and sleep in a silk covered bed with foamy …
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 …
Simple Human Stainless Steel Bag Holder
I have to say, Simple Human is really good at making products that I want, whether I can afford them or not. Years ago I bought their ridiculously expensive half moon kitchen kitchen bin. I have to admit I’m still in love with that thing, and it’s just a …
Kalorik Stainless Steel Slow Cooker 7.0Qt Red/Black
When my husband and I got married, a couple that we know decided to buy as a slow cooker as a house-warming, congrats-on-your-marriage combo gift, since moving in together and getting married seemed to happen almost simultaneously, and we had very little in the way of appliances and decor. …
Comet with Bleach
I purchased my very first home a few years ago and I use Comet with Bleach to clean and deodorize most surfaces in the home including my appliances because of Comet’s promises to remove tough stains without scratching the surface.
Comet is an all purpose cleaner that is safe to …
Morries Sandwich maker
Morries sandwich maker is a handy sandwich maker which I brought 4 months ago.I use this sanwich maker everyday without any problems.A perfect electric appliance which helps me to make healthy breakfast in minutes.At a time you can make 2 sandwiches with 4 slices of bread.It has non …
Honeywell HZ315 Quick Heat Ceramic Heater
Winter is coming and I can start to feel the chill. I feel that it seems a waste to heat up the whole house when I am only in a few rooms. I decided to get a portable heater that quickly heats up the area around me and at …
Matsui MOFR1500 Oil Filled Heater
Whilst I have a compact flat I find that my living room does not heat up as well as the other rooms; this is mainly due to the fact that my sofa sits in front of my large radiator (ok, it’s not the smartest place for it to go …
Electric Home Fragrance Unit from Yankee Candle
Guests are expected within the hour and the smell emitting from the bathroom would cause a dormouse to run and hide. During such desperate times, homeowners will go to nearly any length to quench the smell. From spraying an entire bottle of Febreeze, to hanging a dozen car fresheners, …
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 …
Arm & Hammer Essentials laundry detergent
I had never bought an Arm & Hammer Essentials laundry detergent product before, although I had bought their baking soda. While at the grocery store I found this laundry detergent in Mountain Rain scent on sale for just $3.99CDN for a 2.03Litre bottle so I bought it! I had …
2007 Rival Crockpot
I am such a sucker for crockpots, and without a doubt, Rival’s are the best. I have not only purchased their 2005 large crockpot, but their 2007 edition, as well. I am so dependent upon these cooking machines, it is not even funny! I find them …
Bath and Body Works Home Fragrance Oil in Twilight Woods
The last time I dropped by at bath and body works, I was overwhelmed by the array of home fragrances they offer. Some of which were complex fragrances, with out of the ordinary scents that would normally evoke the smell of a tidy household. I don’t remember …
Fit & Fresh Tote Bag
Although almost twenty dollars might seem like a lot of money to spend on a tote bag, this tote bag is pretty snazzy. It’s smartly designed in my eyes. I like that inside the tote bag, there are two small compartments that can hold books, containers, phones and stuff …
Beistle Gold Prismatic Happy New Year Streamer
The Beistle Gold Prismatic Happy New Year Streamer is a New Year’s decoration that hangs against the wall over over a walkway that leads to say a hallway. It’s a decoration that thankfully comes in one inseparable piece, so there’s no need to carefully connect portions of the streamer …
Comet with Bleach
This is a powder cleaner which seems very popular amongst people I know. It comes in a green can, and really, other than now being scratch free, hasn’t changed much in the past while.
It is a good basic cleaner, although I do not like it and avoid using it …
Aqua Globes
I’m an avid gardener and I love house plants. The garden is no problem, the house plants on the other hand do tend to get sick. I either can’t water them enough or I over-water them. So I decided finally to try the Aqua Globes. …
Method Wipes,Wood For Good, Clean,Polish,Protect, Almond
This is one of the best smelling cleaning products I have tried in a long time. It is so easy to use. Just pull out a wipe and start dusting away for some marvelous results. I love the woody smell and the way the scent lasts. It is not …
Mikasa Brushstroke 35-Ounce Coffee Server
I have owned this thing for several years and I rarely use it because I’m not someone that drinks coffee. It’s intended for coffee but I have used it for other things like serving juices and tea. Whenever I use it I use it as a typical …
Hoover Steam Vac Dual With Rinse - Carpet Shampoo
The Hoover Steam Vac Duel is a superior machine with great cleaning power. It is easy to use and leaves carpets clean and near original condition (depending on the age and wear and tear of the carpet of course). It is light weight and easy to maneuver. …
General Electric Spacemaker Microwave
When we first bought our house, we didn’t see the benefit in having a microwave up above the counter. Our microwave was the only thing we didn’t replace. Our refrigerator, stove, and dishwasher all had to be replaced as they were not in working order. As soon as we …
CleanSafe Dust Remover
CleanSafe is a product designed to safely and efficiently clean dust out of those nooks and crannies where dust and grime often collect on your keyboards, video screens and hard drives. The product I bought came in a twelve ounce can and promises moisture free cleaning. It …
Juice Tiger Juicer
As you know there is nothing better tasting or healthier than freshly juice…well juice! Whether it be from vegetables or fruits. If you make the right combination you would never be disappointed or turn your nose up at it. Although there have been times where the combination I have …
Smart Lidz-Vacuum sealer
These smart lids were the most horrid things I had ever purchased in my time. I mean they weren’t’ that bad but they weren’t great at all. I got excited about these thing because I had been watching an infomercial like always and ended up getting sucked into the sales …
Clorox Lemon Fresh Disinfecting Wipes
A product that I like to keep handy, both in the kitchen and the bathroom, is Clorox Lemon Fresh Disinfecting Wipes. Wipes are easier and more convenient to use than sprays and other cleans, in my opinion. They sit there in the corner, in their pop-up dispenser, …
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