Housewares Reviews
Heat Stream 1000 portable heater
Heat Stream 1000 is a small and powerful portable space heater. I have no idea who made it, but I am using one that was loaned to me when my furnace malfunctioned. Now that my furnace is working properly, I am still using this older model little heater to …
Mr. Clean Bath Cleaner with Febreeze
I don’t usually use Mr. clean in my bathroom, but I wanted something to get rid of the soap scum in my shower. I saw a TV commercial advertising Mr. Clean Bath Cleaner for really bad soap scum. After that I just knew I had to run to the …
Home Presence Collection NRG Sandwich Containers by Trudeau
Both my husband and I frequently take home-made sandwiches to work for lunch, in an effort to save money as well as to eat more healthy meals. I get frustrated with wrapping the sandwiches in plastic cling wrap or using the plastic sandwich baggies because, for one thing, they …
Warm Fusion Heater
I bought a portable space heater about three years ago which I still find works very well.
This Warm Fusion Heater is a white ceramic heater which sits conveniently on my bed side table. I like that it heats my whole master bedroom very well.
This particular heater has …
Weight Watchers Glass Memory Electronic Scale, WW43
Recently the bathroom scale that I had in my home for years no longer worked, so I was in need of a new one. When I saw this weight watchers scale, I loved the look of it, so I purchased it. It was more expensive that basic …
Walgreens Paper Plates Nine Inch
Whenever I need paper plates, I always go to Walgreens. Walgreens gives me a reasonable price of dollar seventy-nine on seventy-two paper plates. The nine inch paper plates are large enough to hold a couple pieces of pizza or a hamburger and some fries or a couple of waffles …
Life boxed candle
I am a huge scented candle fanatic, and generally use scented candles around my home to rid myself of both cooking and pet odours. Recently I bought Life brand’s boxed candle in Pomegranate and Blackberry, thinking that the blend of these two fruits would bring a delightful relaxing smell …
Norpro Silicone Ice Pop Maker Set
When I was a kid I used to love an ice pop called Calypso (I think that was the name), you had to kind of push the ice pop up using the paper tube it came in - the flaw being that the bottom of the tube would crease …
SA8 gelzyme with natural softner
SA8 is one of the best products of Amway. When my daughter was born, I used ot take extra precaution to wash her clothes neatly and hygenicaly, as it is essential for a new born baby. It is at that time I was intoruduced to this product. …
Air Wick Lavender and Chamomile Air Freshener
Several months ago my cheap dollar store air freshener ran out and I decided to purchase an Air-wick air freshener for my house. I wanted something that would be affordable yet still help me to relax and after some research I finally decided that Air Wick Lavender and Chamomile …
Cascade
Cascade is the best dish washing detergent I have ever found, but it is expensive. It gets all of the dishes clean but I feel like it’s way too expensive. The tablets are the best, I think they have it in the powder the liquid and the tablets. I …
Kenmore Refrigerator
I have had the Sears Kenmore refrigerator for slightly over three years. This is the amount of time that I ahve been in my residence.
This refrigerator is model number 253 74152402. It is equipped with the standard two drawer vegetable crisper and deli drawer and includes an icemaker.
I have …
Turbo Vac Vacuum
My family has long needed the aid of a vacuum. Our last one died many years ago and we never found the time nor the funds to replace it in a suitable manner. We have usually gone back to that great energy saving product, one I’m sure that Al …
Kent RO Water Purifier
Due to various reasons, a water purifier has become a necessity in urban centre now. I encountered this fact when I was posted in the capital. Here, the problem of water is all the more glaring. However, all that is changed now as I have bought a Kent RO …
Clorox Automatic Toilet Bowl Cleaner
I am a huge Clorox fan and it is a staple in my efforts to sanitize and disinfect my home. One product by Clorox that I use on a regular basis is Clorox Automatic Toilet Bowl Cleaner. It is a big round blue tablet of Clorox cleaner …
Supreme Clean liquid laundry detergent
I am always looking for a bargain, so when I found Supreme Clean liquid laundry detergent on sale for just $1 CDN, I bought it. I much prefer liquid laundry detergent to the powdered variety, and this red jug of 32 fl. Oz or (946ml) said I would get …
1001 No Vacuum Carpet Freshener
This carpet freshener is absolutely fantastic. I cannot believe that it has completely obliterated the rather pungent odor eminating from the very old carpets in my house and I can tell you, if it can cope with that pong then it can cope with anything! Not only …
Century Novelty Valentine Heart Garland (Product Item Number: 070-100)
The Century Novelty Valentine Heart Garland cost me one dollar and sixty cents. It’s a twelve foot long red garland that consists of red hearts. The red hearts reflect light well because they’re metallic in design. Since they’re metallic, when light hits the surface of the hearts, some may …
Bounce Dryer Sheets
Since I work in an office I really need my clothes to smell clean and fresh all the time. I had used some cheap dryer sheets from the dollar store called cuddle or something like that but they did not work at all. They actually made my clothes …
Supreme Clean Laundry Detergent 32 Fl. Oz./946 Ml.
Supreme Clean is the laundry detergent I use everyday because it is so economical. In its liquid form, I can use it for up to eight loads.
I prefer it over other laundry detergents since comparably this is just a fraction of the cost of the leading laundry detergent. …
Anchor Main circuit boards
Anchor one of the most trusted electronics accessories manufacture in India and is really used in most of the Indian homes. Anchor has been producing electrical products in India for centuries now and they are known for their impeccable quality products. They produce a varied range of products from …
Avon Naturals Lemon Blossom and Basil Room and Linen Spray
This is the latest new scent out in the Avon books from the Naturals range. I would say that this range is my favourite in the Avon book as the scents in here are Fruity and light. There is quite a few scents in this range, and unfortunately some …
Norpro Lambswool Duster
I use this Norpro duster quite regularly and although overall I believe it’s wonderful there are a few things that I don’t like about it. First, let me say that I’ve owned it for a year but I just recently started using it often. I purchased it …
Ecozone Washing up Liquid
I recently received Ecozone Washing up Liquid as part of a useful Xmas present, alongside various other Ecozone products.
I have just run out of my usual washing up liquid and have begun using Ecozone Washing up Liquid. I don’t feel that this washing up liquid is …
Clorox Ultimate Care
Clorox bleach has been a staple in my household for years. It is the only product that will remove the mold and mildew stains on my shower grout. However, Clorox has now added a wonderful new item to their family of products. Clorox Ultimate Care Premium …
Carpetright
A couple of years ago we had our carpet replaced in the house with wood effect laminate flooring. We decided to get a couple of companies to come out and give us quotes and show us samples of what was on offer. One of these companies was …
Clorox Disinfecting Wipes - Fresh Scent
I’ve used Clorox Disinfecting Wipes before, but always the lemon scent, but recently I purchased a combo pack that included Clorox Disinfecting Wipes - Fresh Scent. I was eager to try it because sometimes even using a product with a lemon scent, it’s overpowering.
What I’ve discovered about this …
Lincoln Welder
For the money invested I have really been pleased with my Weld-Pak 100HD from Home Depot. I work with large, industrial, welders on a daily basis but I must the is almost perfect for the home user. It operates off of standard 110V (Household) single phase power. With …
Lohuis 60 Watt Screw in light bulb
With screw-in lighting systems generally from the older days, it has recently become rather hard for me to find screw in light bulbs compatible with my laundry room and until recently, I have been battling to find a make that is of the quality I would expect as standard …
Ratchet Pruner by Greenlawn Garden Products Co.
I have been using this ratchet pruner throughout the growing season and it’s the best item I have ever used. I always have a ton of yard work to do each year as I have lots of shrubs and trees on my property and this nifty pruner has made …
Ivory Liquid Dishwashing Soap
When I wash my dishes it is very important for them to get as clean as possible. I don’t believe in looking at clean dishes and seeing old food particles on them. This actually repulses me and can lead me to throw up. I like to use a particular …
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 …
GT Xpress 101 Indoor Grill
I have been very diligent in eating healthy and trying to really keep the weight I have lost off. I am always looking for ways to prepare my food healthy. I had a small table top grill, however I needed something larger and faster. So after researching …
Scott BathTissue 1,000 Roll Sheets 20 Roll Pack
For almost thirteen dollars, I thought I was getting a pretty good deal on this bathroom tissue. With twenty rolls coming in a package and each roll holding one-thousand sheets, I felt that this tissue would last a good long time, and it unfortunately did. The reason I used …
Hoffmaster Country Christmas Paper Placemats (50 per pack)
The Hoffmaster Country Christmas Paper Placemats come in a package that contains fifty placemats for seven dollars and ninety-nine cents. You’re surely wondering, “what the heck am I going to do with fifty placemats?” but it’s important that potential buyers of these placemats keep in mind that they’re just …
Electrolux EL7020A Vacuum Cleaner
It was time for us to buy new Vacuum Cleaner because the old one is already too outmoded and need to retire. A vacuum cleaner is most needed in our house because I hate dust and have developed allergy with it. So, we do vacuum regularly the sofa, the …
George Foreman 360 Indoor Grill
I totally hated the George Foreman Grill when It first when on the market. The first one was just messy and it was horribly put together. Anything greasy made my life a living monster. I didn’t purchase the George Foreman 360 Grill, my wife did. So I wasn’t all …
Prune Fig Trees
My yard is small and we have two fig trees growing prolifically in this small yard. These trees have become so large that they are intruding into the neighbor’s yards and so it has become necessary to prune them. I was told by my friends and some experts that …
Dart Insulated Foam Beverage Cups
The reason I like these beverage cups from the Dollar Tree is because they do a better job of keeping my warm drinks warm in the winter and my cold drinks cool in the summer. The cups are insulated and because of that, the cups do a better job …
Bounce Lint & Freshness Roller
I needed a lint roller and saw the Bounce Lint & Freshness Roller in the store and picked it up. I took it home and took the plastic wrapping off of it and used it. I will say it worked well and I will be using it over and …
Westinghouse Stick Up Bulb
Westinghouse is a name I have always trusted, so when I wanted to buy something that would light up a dark, but very little used space in the kitchen, I spent $10 on their Stick Up Bulb, figuring that it would be perfect since it would not be used …
Raid Moscas y Mosquitos insecticide spray
In summer flies and mosquitos turn into a big problem. Specially at night, when after closing my eyes I hear that annoying buzz in my ear, knowing that short after that I will have a mosquito biting me.
Raid Moscas y Mosquitos is an insecticide specially for flies and mosquitos.
When …
Household Essential X-Frame Wood Hamper
I use this quite regularly in my laundry room and it’s wonderful. It’s designed with a really nice concept and it’s well made. I have used several Household Essential items and they are all put together well and this one is no different. I …
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 …
Starfruit 5 kg. kitchen scale
We bought a Starfrit 5 kg. Kitchen scale and it works well. It is quite useful, but it does not register the item’s weight unless it is in the attached metal bowl. This is okay most of the time, but it should have the option to just weigh objects …
Zwipes Microfiber Cloth
I learned about microfiber cloths from a friend who bought his own set online. When I tested them I wanted to buy mine as well, and luckily I found Zwipes Microfiber Cloth by Zwipes for $20 online. It was a set of 36 microfiber cloths, which can be used …
Mr. Clean Magic Eraser
For the longest time, I felt I had absolutely no need for a Mr. Clean magic eraser. I’d never really used them for household cleaning and was pretty happy with the same cleaners I’ve been using for years. The first time I decided to use the magic eraser was …
Professional Jiffy Greenhouse 72
A long black plastic tray with a clear plastic lid, this simple container holds 72 tiny peat pellets that expand to better than triple their size when warm water is added. A great initial greenhouse that can sit easily on a countertop, it is used to start seeds early …
Nostalgia Electrics Movie Time Popcorn Maker
Friday night is officially family movie night at our house. With times being a little tight lately, I’ve cut back considerably on our entertainment budget. While I want to save money, I don’t want to sacrifice on our enjoyment of the film. That’s one of the reasons …
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