Housewares Reviews
Genmate 800W generator
I picked this up on sale for $129. How could I not get a generator for that cheap price? It’s a 2 stroke so you need to mix your oil and fuel, but the include an oil measuring cup on the inside of the fuel cap.
Fresh out of the …
Seventh Generation Disinfecting Multi-Surface Wipes
I use sanitizing wipes for personal care, but have yet to employ wipes for the dirtier jobs of housekeeping. It seems more practical to sanitize one’s hands after contact rather than to clean dirty surfaces or objects beforehand. More significantly, I am dubious if such can really …
V-Tech CS5111 Cordless Landline Phone
I use the V-Tech CS511 cordless phone inside my home and although it’s not a very advanced phone it has worked well. I purchased this phone about 2 years ago and I have not had any major problems with it. At the time I paid about …
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 …
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 …
Honeywell HW-628 Enviracaire Twin Window Fans
We have Honeywell HW-628 Enviracaire Twin Window Fans installed in the windows of our office. They have been installed horizontally on the designated windows and they all perfectly and neatly fitted in their respective places. They were actually the management’s way of conserving energy. We do turn off our …
Waterpik RPB-173 Drenching Rain Fall Showerhead
I was in the market for a new shower head so I decided to go with this one. I believe that this one is perfect. I bought it from Lowe’s a few months ago and when I purchase it I paid about 25 dollars for it. …
Fellowes Screen Cleaning Wipes Pre Moistened Wipes
I purchased these wipes because I wanted something that I could use that was safe to clean my computer screens. I have two desktop monitors and a laptop computer and I needed a type of cleaning wipe that would not cause damage or scratches to my monitor screens. I …
Singer Simple Sewing Machine Model 3116
With more than fifteen different stitching options, and an easy to thread system, I was thrilled when I was given the Singer Simple Sewing Machine. However, Model 3116 with all its bangs and whistles didn’t turn out to be quite so simple to use. The main problem I had …
Rust-Oleum Dry Erase Writable-Erasable Finish
Ain’t nothin’ like the real thing baby….
And that sure goes for dry erase paint. When I first saw this idea I thought it looked great. I could put a dry erase board right on the doors of my new desk, and it was in the ballpark of fifteen dollars. …
Fit & Fresh Fruit and Veggie Bowl
It seems to be hit or miss with products manufactured by Fit & Fresh for me. Some of their products, like the Salad Shaker, work splendid, while others, such as the Lunch on the Go set are flawed in some ways. This product, unfortunately, is another miss, and I …
Starbucks Coffee Thermous
Starbucks has offered coffee cups in all shapes and sizes, as well as thermoses that keep beverages cold or hot longer. I purchased a green thermos; it’s made of what appears to be aluminum. This morning I used it for Coffee I brewed in my Cuisenart coffee maker …
Avington File Cabinet
I purchased this item recently because I was looking for a small filing cabinet for our home office. I wanted something that looked decorative and more like a piece of furniture rather than an ugly metal filing cabinet. When I saw this one on display at Target, …
Great Value Powder Dishwasher Detergent
Do not waste your money on Wal-mart’s Great Value brand powered dishwasher detergent! This detergent does not work one bit. In fact, after I used this product, my dishes looked worse coming out of the dishwasher than they did when they went in!
I wanted to try this …
Electrosol gel pacs
If you are looking for a great electric dishwasher cleaner than you should get electrosol gel pacs. They have soap plus the bleach in one . They not only clean your dishes but deodorize them with bleach. You will notice if you used perhaps oxidol or …
The Dyson DC14 vacuum cleaner
The Dyson DC14 vacuum cleaner is a cleaning device that I cannot live without. I do not understand how I managed to clean our floors in our house before acquiring this machine. This is the one luxury item we allowed ourselves when our tax return came in …
Harpic toilet cleaner and disinfectant
We had hired a sweeper to clean the toilet bowls of our house regularly but he took a lot of leaves and the day he turned up, did not do the work satisfactorily. He also used to charge an appreciable amount for the job.
It was that by chance we …
Studio G Glitter Glue
I have always loved Studio G products because they are so inexpensive, and craft supplies can get so ridiculous. I purchase many of their clear stamps, ink pads, and now I am in love with their glitter glue. But, I never liked it before because back when it first …
Timex Alarm Clock-Nature Sounds
I have the coolest alarm clock ever. I had been using a basic alarm/radio combo with a large green display, but it finally stopped working, so I had to purchase a new alarm clock. I bought a Timex Nature Sound Alarm, with a soothing sleep setting where you can enjoy …
Clean-Rite Microfiber Cleaning Towels
A friend of mine gave me Clean-Rite Microfiber Cleaning Towels last holidays as a gift. I thought they were not different from ordinary kitchen rags which I was used to using because they don’t look different to me.
Clean-Rite Microfiber Cleaning Towels was made by CleanRite, and for a …
Modern Twist LED Lighted Fountain
I think I finally solved two things that bugged me about my bathroom. Yesterday while shopping at Walgreens, I spotted a pretty little tabletop fountain. Unfortunately, my bathroom lacks a considerable amount of display space, so I am limited as how to add a little pizzazz to …
World Market Dual Round Tealight Holder
Possibly the only thing cooler about this little glass candle holder other than the price of 99 cents is the fact that it can hold a tealight or a taper candle. I’m kind of a sucker for that kind of versatility in just about anything. I really like the …
Brinly 18 Inch x 24 Inch Poly Lawn Roller
When I purchased my new house, there was nothing but mud for a yard. I didn’t have the money to have someone come in and put down turf on the mud, so I decided to seed it myself. It wasn’t just me that was doing the seeding, it was …
PowerHouse Rose Bouquet Air Fresheners
There are many reasons why I have to have air freshener in my home all of the time. The main reason is because my husband and I both smoke, and cigarettes can really make the house stink. The second reason is because of my garbage can, they may sometimes …
Spic N’ Span
I purchased Spic and Span in order to mop the floor in my house. I had been using Mr. Cleanup until this point, but felt like my floor never really was getting clean, and the mr. clean smell was somewhat ghastly.
I really love the effects of Spic N’ Span …
NDL Nengdali storage wardrobe
I am very happy with Nengdali storage wardrobe. Because it is very convenient and comfortable.The main advantage of this wardrobe is that it is light weight and can carry anywhere. Actually this wardrobe comes with some colorful canvas cloth and with some iron rods. All you need to do …
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 …
Black & Decker Leaf Hog
We have 7 trees in our back yard and two in the front yard. During the summer, we enjoy the shade the give us. During the fall, we have a headache dealing with the leaves.
I purchased my Black & Decker Leaf Hog electric leaf blower and vacuum simply because …
Prestige Deluxe Plus Pressure Handy Cooker
We do have our old pressure cooker but our main problem was that it leaks too much water when we cook our rice and it was really messing the stove. So my husband bought a new pressure cooker for us to use and that was Prestige Deluxe Plus Pressure …
Ronson JetLite lighter
The Ronson JetLite is a very affordable, yet very reliable butane, blue jet flame lighter that is ideal for almost any cause that requires a lighter. Personally, I own three of these lighters. I always keep one in my car, one around the house, and another one that I …
BlueMagic Carpet Stain & Spot Lifter
I wanted something to clean my carpet so I decided to give this a try. Before using it I had tried several other similar products but they didn’t seem to work as well as I expected. I first started using this over a month ago and it’s …
Febreeze Unstopables Fabric Refresher
Febreeze Unstopables is a product used to freshen clothes, fabrics, carpers, etc. I have been using the original Febreeze (the older version) for many years and I liked it, but wanted something “stronger”, so I decided to try this product. It claims to freshen for up to 7 days. …
Jack LaLanne JLPJ B Power Juicer
I bought this juicer from walmart for $99 after I saw an infomercial on TV. It comes with a free recipe book and has a motor of 3,600rpm.
I find it most useful for extracting orange juice. One bag of baby carrot gives you 8 oz of juice but …
Kordite Foam Plates
Kordite Foam Plates are so flimsy and breakable. They don’t last. As soon as you place a piece of chicken or some other substantial item on your plate the food falls straight into the floor.
I used these plates at a picnic and I must say I was very disappointed. …
Lenox Laurel Leaf 70-by-86-Inch Oval Tablecloth
It was really a blessing when my sister in law gave us her oval dining set. It is made of durable narra wood and still new and very presentable. She has just bought it for barely a year but she found a glass rectangle dining set which is bigger …
All Oxi-Active Stainlifter Waterfall Clean Laundry Detergent
I have been recently looking for a really good laundry detergent that does not cost an arm and a leg. I have never really had a problem with using value laundry detergents, until I noticed that my children’s clothes were still horribly stained even after washing them. I did …
Apple Peeler
When it comes to cooking and/or food preparation, I love anything that makes this chore as fast and easy as possible. Usually I will just go for microwavable entrees or something that I can throw into the crock pot in the morning and be done with it, however, these …
Wilton Cookie Press
I remember when I was a little girl my mother would make cookie press cookies every year at Christmas. Why did she not make them more often I wondered? The cookies were so good and pretty. Now I know why. THey are a pain in …
Tombo PiT HI-POWER Adhesive Stick
I happened to use this adhesive mini-stick last week and it was great. I bought it in one of the department stores here in Japan, as mini-stick glues are quiet popular in this country. But then the stick was originally made in Thailand. Anyway, it is a handy and …
Quickie 12″ Snap On Dustpan
My boyfriend bought this for me the other day along with the matching Quickie brand angled broom. I guess it was his idea of a gift. Initially I was annoyed, but I have to admit this is the best dustpan I have ever owned. It actually makes sweeping my …
Mighty Mule Wireless Driveway sensor/ receiver
This was one of the dumbest things I have purchased thus far. Why? I have so many reasons why I felt like it wasn’t worth the darn box it came in. For one thing they have the audacity to charge almost $100 for this thing. I wouldn’t have …
Casa Hot Water Bottles with Fleece Covers BS 1970:2001
It is now the dreaded winter time again in the southern hemisphere and that includes cold mornings/nights here in Botswana. The days are nice with sunny blue skies but lately, there is a cold wind coming from the Eastern Cape and night temperatures were dropping below zero. The houses …
Kaviraj pressure cooker
Kaviraj is the new company, which produces many kind of cook wears. And now I ma going to talk about the kaviraj pressure cooker. I have used the kaviraj pressure cooker, which was a gift for us in our wedding ceremony. Actually I was new for …
Camille Ten Piece Comforter Collection from Nomorerack
I don’t know where you can get a TEN piece comforter set, and have it be of good quality, besides Nomorerack. This Camille Comforter Collection is only one of several comforters sets that I have, I occasionally set it up every now and then when I’m wanting to give …
Ryboi 2 cycle garden Tiller
When my grandma died she left my mom her little Ryobi two cycle tiller. It was a twelve inch garden cultivator probably intended for small flower beds. It has four tines and only holds about a tenth of a gallon of gas at a time. My grandmother had this …
Rizla Concept Cigarette Tubing Machine
Times are hard, and smoking is expensive. Lets just get that out of the way now. As obvious as that statement is, it is something which many people don’t think that they can do anything about. Well, you could quit, but lets face it, for many of us, that …
Raley’s Fine Living Containers - Big Bowl Size
These days it’s great to have some reliable containers that are multi-purpose in use. That’s why we see a lot of containers that can be washed in dishwashers, used to store food in both the refrigerator and freezer, and that can be used in the microwave. One …
Polder 3 setting Digital Meat Fork 382
A while back my meat thermometer quit working completely so I needed to purchase a new one. I looked over several different meat thermometers and finally decided upon the Polder 3 setting Digital Meat Fork 382. I usually use a regular thermometer but I thought this one might be …
Philips Super Silent: HL 1643 Mixer Grinder, 600W
In the current age and time we are so pressed for time that anything that could make our cooking and housework easier is a boon. Not that I hate cooking, in fact I love to cook but sometimes it can get tiresome especially if the cooking involves a …
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