Housewares Reviews
Silicone Heart Shaped Baking Form
Not long ago I received as a gift from a friend a silicone heard shaped baking form. I was thrilled from the moment I say it, because I always wanted to try cooking in one and never got the chance until at that moment.
I made some research on the …
Kenmore Sewing Machine 15343
I got this machine for Christmas a few years ago, as my first sewing machine. At first, the only problem I had was that I couldn’t figure out how to put the bobbin in - I couldn’t understand even the picture instructions that are on the bobbin tab thing, …
Mastercraft 14A Circular Saw
I bought a Mastercraft circular saw primarily because it was on sale and it has turned out to be a pretty good saw. It’s not the best saw I’ve ever owned but for the money it has been well worth it.
I really like the laser guide it makes cutting …
Sanicare Big Travel Pack Tissue 3 Ply
I have been down with the flu and colds for weeks now, so I decided to purchase facial tissues for myself because I really, really need to travel and I am looking for something that I can bring with me that is not too bulky.
I bought the Sanicare …
SMILE toilet paper (thick roll)
I have been using SMILE toilet paper. This is a good quality toilet paper and is very thick too. Unlike the other toilet papers that are dirty and has a lot of dust on them, this one is made clean. This is also made of 2 ply toilet paper. …
Ajax Power Cleanser
The bathroom, for me is one of the most important parts of the house. I can do away with home theater, though I like to have one someday. About an hour or more, I regularly spend much time in the bathroom. As much as I am concerning coming out …
Comet Disinfectant Cleaner
Comet Disinfectant Cleanser is an excellent cleaner for cleaning out toilet bowls. While the application of the cleanser is not all that convenient as it has to be shaken into the bowl as a powder, it is quite affective. There are several other toilet bowl cleaners that work …
Libby Caiqi Enzyme-Added Double Clean Detergent Powder
The “Libby Caiqi Enzyme-Added Double Clean Detergent Powder” was another one of those soap powders that I had not heard of until it was bought by a member of my family to do the laundry of the entire family. That is one of the reasons why I did …
Tupperware
I am very fond of collecting trendy plastic containers to store my groceries. I go to the market every weekend to look out for arrival of new items to fill my shelf. Recently, I was introduced by my friend to a dealer of Tupperware products. Tupperware provides wide range …
Greased Lightning Multipurpose Cleaner and Degreaser
Greased Lightning is a multipurpose cleaner and degreaser. My mom introduced me to this item several years ago. I firmly believe it can remove almost anything. It claims to remove grease, grime, soap scum, mildew stains, mud, and much more. In my experience, this is …
Body Shop’s Vanilla and Tonka Bean Body, Room & Linen Spritz
I like shopping at Body Shop because of they don’t test on animals, so I was really more than happy to try their room and linen sprays as opposed to more popular sprays like Fabreeze. The Vanilla and Tonka Bean is my favorite spray, and I can use it …
NordicWare Pumpkin Patch Pan
A friend gifted me this Pumpkin Patch Pan from my favourite bakeware manufacturer NordicWare just before Halloween last year, I might have known there was a reason behind the gift and ended up using it to bake her four batches of cakes before I even tested it out on …
American Water Distillers
I originally had an older model Waterwise distiller that lasted about 8 years. I was devastated when the motor no longer worked…I hate to change when I know I have a good thing. Their product is excellent and their customer service is outstanding when needed (which was …
Oster Classic Beehive Blender
Our family uses the blender only occasionally for smoothies and milkshakes. Usually we get out the blender in the summer for these treats. Our old blender had fallen apart, so we were shopping for a new one and didn’t want to buy anything too expensive. …
Evertite stretcher bar Frames
If you work with needlework in any way,then you’re familiar with stretcher bars. You can actually go a cheaper route, and use unfinished picture frames and tacks. Until the canvas or fabric begins to warp. The next thing to try are regular stretcher bars, bought economically from Hobby Lobby, …
Pledge Dusters
The new Pledge Dusters are by far the best disposable dusters I’ve tried. Each Duster starter kit comes with two “feather” dusters, which you need to fluff out, an extendable handle, and a small bottle of Pledge Multi-Purpose spray. In order to use, you spray the Pledge …
GE Washer and dryer
Years ago my mom’s ex bought this washer and dryer for her. We had a small washer and dryer and they weren’t very good. This washer and dryer are really good. I would definately recommend them to anyone. We have had them for years and years now. We have …
Shoppers value vegetable oil
Shoppers value vegetable oil serves the purpose most of the time but has some definite drawbacks that I face. As the brand name suggests Shoppers Value vegetable oil is economic. I was convinced about the economic pricing of this product after looking at all brands of oils. But Shoppers …
Purex Complete 3-in-1 Laundry Sheets
I’m pretty much a Tide client and have been my entire life, but I was given some of this product to try out, and I was very surprised that Purex Complete 3-in-1 Laundry Sheets worked so well.
It’s a very simple process, and that’s important to me. I love …
Buffalo Tools COJSAWBX Jig Saw
I’ve always avoided Jig Saws whenever possible, in part due to the extreme vibration and fatigue, but I actually like this Buffalo Tools version. Now, I want to mention that Buffalo Tools is not a widely known brand. I’m always a bit skeptical when …
Partylite Candles
It seems like with the economy being the way it is, all my friends are having ‘house parties’. Whether it be candles, jewlery, purses, toys, kitchen items, you name it I am getting an invitation for it. Recently, the Partylite parties are the most popular. At the party I …
Gain Laundry Detergent
I think that Gain Laundry Detergent is the one of the best laundry detergents on the market. The main reason that I love Gain is its wonderful smell. Everyone I know who has tried it loves the smell. It really last a long time. I can smell it on …
Ajax Triple Action Dish Soap in Orange
I picked this soap up at the nearby Save A Lot when I was out of dish soap and didn’t feel like driving out to Target or a larger grocery store. Since the store’s selection is smaller, I decided to just go for something inexpensive that smells good. What …
Farberware Classic Series Measuring Cup
My glass measuring cup has died. It’s simply suffered from years’ worth of use. It’s yellow and yucky, and it was just time to give it a decent burial, which mean I needed to purchase a new measuring cup to provide my needs. The one I …
Swiffer Dusters
I have been seeing the commercials for these for quite some time. I just love them…the song and the different ways the old household products get to the lady.
Back to the product, I have used the regular Swiffer Dusters …
Sharp R 530 E Microwave
The Sharp R-530E Microwave is fantastic. It is one of the best microwaves that I have ever owned. I bought mine several months ago when I needed to replace my old microwave and this one is so much better that I don’t know how I got along without it.
First …
Glade Fabric Odor Eliminator - Clean Linen
I have always been a huge fan of Febreeze, and I use it often to freshen up our home, but when the new Glade Fabric Odor Eliminator became available and it was really cheap, I thought that I would give it a try and see if I thought anything …
Clorox Disinfecting Wipes
I saw a commercial for the Clorox Disinfecting wipes and just knew I had to get them. I have a lot of things in my home that need to be disinfected on a daily basis and figured this would be the best choice for those quick jobs. I purchased …
RainX Wash and Wax
I use RainX on my windshield and it works great. With that in mind they have come out with this new product, Wash and Wax, so I thought I would give a try.
If you would like to use this product, here’s what to expect. Its consistency in the …
Orpat OEK-8127 Electric Kettle
I bought Orpat OEK —“ 8127 Electric Kettle last month. My experience with this kettle is somewhat mixed one.
I spend Rs. 730 ($14) to get this kettle. This is not an astronomical figure and hence I didn’t go for extensive research before buying it. My main intention was …
3M Dust Remover Compressed Gas Duster
Almost three months after typhoon Ondoy/Ketsana submerged our village under 30 feet of water, we still could not shake off the dust that it brought with it, literally. My mother complains that after dusting a certain area in the morning, dust will gather again a few hours later. I …
Panasonic NI-L70SR Cordless Iron
I have owned several irons and this is by far one of my favorites. It’s very convenient and hassle free to use which is the main reason why I love it. It performs very well and I love the results that I get after ironing …
Brinkman Proseries 4415 Outdoor gas grill
I wanted a new gas grill for mother’s day the year before last. I had seen one very reasonably priced for 149 dollars at my local Aldi’s store so my husband bought it for me as a mother’s day present. It wasn’t a surprise since I had admired …
3M Command 17605B Water Resistant adhesive strips
I was in the store to purchase something to use for adding decorations on the outside of my house so I decided to give these a try. I didn’t want to use nails because I wasn’t planning on leaving the decorations there for long. I …
Tide to Go Stain Remover
Tide is a trusted brand of laundry detergent, I have used Tide for years. When Tide introduced the Tide To Go Pen, I was skeptical. For the simple reason that I thought the container was too small to justify the price.
A few weeks ago my boyfriend and I were …
Vapona Anti-Moth
Funnily, September is turning out to be a better month than August which is the real summer here in Europe. Because of the fine and slightly warm temperatures we have been having in the past weeks (with the exception of some rains), there is absolutely no need to use …
Tupperware Air Tight Containers
Food gets smelly even while stored in an refrigerator. We tried storing foodstuffs in various kind of containers but non worked and the foods started smelling and decomposing in just a day or two. One day while we housewives were having our normal chit chatting this topic came out …
Armstrong Place N Press Vinyl No-Wax Tile
I needed to do something with the living room floor in my mobile home and I needed to do it fast. The carpet was old, the under pad in an even worse state, and the hardwood flooring I wanted was just too expensive. My neighbour suggested I try Armstrong …
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 …
Elmer’s School Glue
I’m no longer in Elementary School, but I still really like Elmer’s School glue. I got a three-pack for a project that I am doing, and it seems to work really well. One thing that is really cool is that it is purple, so you can see …
Bissell Deluxe Pet Deep Clean Premier with Heatwave Technology
I love the Berber carpets that I have in my bedroom and my children’s rooms. It is soft and the padding extra thick so walking on it is very comfortable. However, with three kids and pets, the carpets get dirty fast. I usually try to have my carpets professionally …
Moulinex DDJ241 Handheld Blender
I have many handy tools in my kitchen to help me make a good meal. When I choose a kitchen appliance, I normally like getting one that is easy to use, and one that would last really long. I was recently in the market for a blender, and after …
The Rat Zapper Classic
Last summer I had my first encounter with sharing living quarters with rats. I bought rat poison blocks and set them out trying to lure the rats to their death to no avail. Next I tried snap traps but they weren’t fooled. So then I tried glue traps which worked …
Soren Hudson Berry Quilt Cover Set
On a recent trip to the town I went to the Manchester sale at Harris Scarfe and I saw the Soren Hudson Berry Quilt Cover Set. This quilt set is 100% cotton so it’s a great quilt cover to choose for the hot summer months. The Soren Hudson Berry …
Ott Lite Bookstand Lite
I got this at Michael’s Crafts because they were half off. Normally the price would be about seventy dollars. I’m familiar with the Ott Lite name from years ago when their products were marketed more to fine artists as a better alternative to incandescent lighting. I think they only …
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 …
Simple Green 13005 All Purpose Cleaner
Like other homes, our kitchen was a mess because of the stubborn stains plaguing our kitchen walls, burners and stoves. It indeed was a huge mess because they were too greasy and too sticky. But then I did not want to buy new kitchen wares as a replacement …
Pro Pots Basketball Slow Cooker
I just snapped up the cutest slow cooker just in time for March Madness! What the heck does one thing have to do with the other you might ask? Well, one look at this cooker and you’ll see that it is actually an appliance that looks like …
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