Housewares Reviews
Presto PopLite Hot Air Popper
My husband loves popcorn. He is also a diabetic so our children tried to find a nutritious way for him to have popcorn. They went out on Father’s Day and came back with the Presto PopLite hot air popper.
The Presto PopLite hot air popper advertises …
Slatkin and Co. Scentbug Fragrance Oil Fan
I saw this little egg-shaped fragrance diffuser as a better alternative to burning home fragrance oils. I mistook the object to be a peculiar gift of sorts, and I wondered how it wound up in the fragrance section. In another thought, one was lighted up to make …
Glade Hawaiian Breeze room air freshener
Glade Hawaiian Breeze is an aersol spray that is a room air freshener. I like this product because it has a light tropical smell.
It is very reasonably priced at about 1.59 per can. I think I got this aerosol at an off price store however. I haven’t priced it …
One-Touch-Can Opener (As Seen On TV) in White
I am not really one to buy things that I see on television because mostly I feel like they are overpriced and pretty much worthless. However, I did give in and purchase this product because I had recently cut myself on the sharp edges of a spaghetti sauce …
Brinkmann 810-8140-S gas grill
I recently bought the Brinkmann 8100-8140-S gas grill for my family. We were tired of the same type of meal, and decided to buy a grill to spice up the flavor. I am still not sure if I am happy with the grill, but the food is better than …
Black & Decker CDC140AK 14.4-Volt Cordless Drill Kit
When I cant drive yet, I have very limited options for my husband’s birthday gift. The easiest place that is accessible by walking sells power tools. So knowing that power tools are greatly associated with men as house ware and kitchen gadgets are with women, I had no doubts …
Ronco Chop O Matic
For a long time now, I have been thinking about buying a certain type of cooking utensil to make chopping up vegetables more simple. I have long suffered the effects of onions as they relinquish their solid state for something easier to eat and to compliment any number of …
24″ COMPACT GAS RANGE RGA6243F
It is not unusual for apartments or small kitchens in homes to need a smaller than the standard size 30″ range. It should be understood that the 24″ stove is more expensive, for the same features, than a 30″ standard size range, or the 20″ range, because fewer are …
Electrasol PowerBall Tabs (Automatic Dishwasher Detergent)
I got a coupon for $2.00 off a box of Electrasol 3 in 1 Powerball Tabs.
It was a bit on the pricey side so the coupon was nice.
It has 3 features:
-a presoaking agent
-detergent
-and a Jet-Dry Powerball in the centre of the PowerBall Tab.
This was great for me.
Instead of filling …
OxiClean Versatile Stain Remover Powder
I purchased this OxiClean stain remover with the main intent of using it to remove stains from some of my laundry. At about $7 for a relatively small container of the product, I’m not very satisfied with how well it worked, at least in terms of removing stains.
I read …
Vax Vacuum Cleaner (model V-118PP)
Having a flat with wooden floors throughout looks great, but on the downside there seems to be a never ending supply of dust regardless of how much cleaning that I do. With this in mind, when I went to purchase a vacuum cleaner I wanted something that would …
Febreze Auto Fabric Refresher
In my opinion this is the best car freshener that you can purchase. I have tried out several different products for my car but this is certainly my favorite. Febreze Auto is sold in a 17 oz bottle and I usually pay 5 dollars for it. …
Kenmore Washer
We have a Sears HE energy efficient washer from Kenmore. The Average HE washer uses about one third less water than the average top loading washer. I have had this washer for just over three years, the lenght of time that I have been in this home.
The Sears Kenmore …
W5 Window and Glass Cleaner
This is without a doubt the best window cleaner product I have ever owned and the fact that it is also one of the cheaper ones only adds to its value.
It is a blue liquid that comes in a transparent bottle, quite cheap looking but then again it is …
Bounce Dryer Bar
The new Bounce Dryer Bar is a great idea. Too bad that is all it is…just a great idea. To think, no more dryer sheets to keep clothes soft and static free. Now they have a bar that sticks to the inside of your dryer and lasts for 2 …
Mrs. Meyer’s Clean Day Liquid Dish Soap in Lavender
In our house we don’t have a dishwasher so I have to clean the dishes by hand. I usually hate washing the dishes by hand and dread doing it until I picked up and started using Mrs. Meyer’s Clean Day Liquid Dish Soap in Lavender. Now my favorite thing …
Scrubbing Bubbles FreshBrush Max
I hate scrubbing the toilet, but as it is a necessary chore, I decided to make it easier on myself by buying Scrubbing Bubbles FreshBrush Max kit at my local supermarket. This is the latest invention and twist on the traditional toilet brush, and I have to say it …
JT Eaton Trap-Em Yellowjacket and Wasp Trap
This is an absolutely horrible product! I have had two of these traps hanging in my yard for nearly three months (since May) and the only thing I have caught in them is one moth and two ants (for both traps). I know there are many yellowjackets and wasps …
Dawn dishwashing soap with Olay hand renewal
While I was shopping at my local grocery store the other day, my mom sent me a list for a couple of things to purchase. One of the items was a dishwashing formula, but she also added that it had to be gentle on the hands and help …
Rubbermaid Sponge Mop
I bought Rubbermaid Sponge Mop by Rubbermaid for $20 a few months ago to help clean the bathroom and our living room. I got tired of our old mop that is hard to clean and is not as reliable as thought.
So when I bought Rubber Sponge Mop, …
The Scrub Daddy Sponge, As Seen On the Shark Tank TV Show
My husband and I both enjoy trying product that we see on television so when we were in Bed, Bath and Beyond a few weeks back and saw the “Scrub Daddy” sponge we decided that we would try for no other reason than it had been featured on a …
Tide detergent bar
Tide is a very effective and very good detergent bar, which I have been using to clean up my clothes. I am a mother of 3 little children and as we know that the children do make their clothes dirty very often and we cant stop them. …
CitruSafe Grill Cleaner
I decided to give this a try because I purchased a used grill and I was looking for a way to clean it up. It was recommended to me by a friend and I have been very proud at how well it works. I purchased it from …
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 …
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 …
Arm and Hammer Scrub Free Soap Scum Remover
I have lately been noticing a problem with soap scum in my bathroom. I especially hate when it builds up on the shower tiles. I often scrub the tile, but the cleaners I have been using lately have not really done anything to help the situation. I was getting …
Ariel Excel Gel detergent
When I heard of a gel detergent I had to try it, as it made me feel really curious. It is more expensive than other detergents in powder and liquid format, but I was lucky enough to find it one day with a discount in the supermarket, so I …
Cuisinart SCO-60 Deluxe Stainless Steel Can Opener
I got the Cuisinart SCO-60 Deluxe Stainless Steel Can Opener a few days ago. I actually purchased it online for $49.99. I picked it up in stores and it was smaller than what I had expected. This can opener is very stylish. It has this metallic body coating on …
Rug Doctor Steam Cleaner
As a man who’s always interested in how to get most of his security deposit back from the landlords, one of the last things I do as I move out is steam clean the carpets. It’s easy to spend in excess of $100 to have this professionally done, but …
Hoover S2200
I wish to tell you about my Hoover S2200 vacuum cleaner. I would be absolutely lost without it! This is a great little vacuum and I got it for a very fair price as well! First, I’ll list a few of the great features that this vacuum provides:
1. It …
Oasis Hot and Cold Water Dispenser
I got my Oasis Hot and Cold Water Dispenser when I started service with Arrowhead water delivery service. I purchased it from them. I didn’t like the idea of paying more to rent or lease one from them so I purchased it. I don’t remember the …
Keurig Coffee maker
The Keurig Coffee Maker is a single cup brewing system that tastes similar to coffee from Starbucks, only better! Since Starbucks tends to be quite strong (and expensive), I’ve never really enjoyed it.
The coffee pods that are sold seperately come in various flavors, from mild to extra bold. …
Febreze Air Effects Air Freshener
If you like the smell of fresh laundry right out of the dryer, then you will like this stuff. Someone left a can of this stuff in my car one day and I tried it out on my car’s interior. It definitely has a vanilla scent but it is extremely …
OXO Good Grips Ice Cube Tray 34881
I like to keep a lot of ice on hand in my home. When I enjoy a cold beverage, I want it ice cold! Therefore, there can never be to much ice in my freezer as far I am concerned. I recently purchased some new ice cube trays. The …
Cuisinart Griddler
I got the Cuisinart Griddler for Christmas in 2005 and I absolutely love it! It is a 4 in 1 machine: it can be an open faced grill, a panini press, a closed grill, or a griddle! It comes with interchangeable plates that are very easy to put in …
Raid Deep Reach Fogger Pesticide
Raid Deep Reach Fogger is an effective pest control utility especially apt for getting rid of cockroaches. Quite an innovative product, it is easy to use. Safely store all the food items, open all the cupboards and racks, close all the windows, press open the lid of the fogger …
Prestege non stick cookwear
Prestige is a very famous and very well known company in India. The Prestige company mainly produces many kinds of cook wear either it is ordinary cook wear or the non-stick cook wear. But all these cook wears from the company prestige are very good in quality …
Swiffer Wet Jet, Starter Kit
I purchased the Swiffer Wet Jet Starter Kit when it first came out because the commercials made it look like the perfect floor cleaning device. The kit I bought came with the power mop, the cleaning pads, and the cleaning solution. The product works by spraying out …
Lexol 1115 Leather pH Cleaner Spray
I purchased this product for cleaning my leather couches and it works wonderful. I purchased it from Wal-Mart. It is sold for 8 dollars which relatively cheap compared to other brands. At the time of purchase I was a bit skeptical of it because I had …
Glade - Holiday Collection: Peppermint Crush
Glade - Holiday Collection: Peppermint Crush is one of my all-time favorite seasonal scented candles that I look forward to purchasing come the Christmas season! With my home decorated for the most wonderful time of the year, I love to put out some of these candles and light them. …
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 …
Philips HD4671 Electric Kettle
An electric kettle is one of those things that I can’t do without, so when my last one spoilt, I had to get a replacement as soon as possible. My old kettle’s lid became dislodged, and as a result steam would escape from the kettle and it would never …
Bissell No Bag Vacumm Cleaner
I bought the Bissell Powerforce Bagless Easy Empty Dirt Container with Washable Filters Vacuum Cleaner with high hopes. I liked that it was bagless because I did not want to have to keep buying bags and the bag process can be pretty filthy. It looked easy at …
Buckwheat Traditional Pillow from The Original Makura
This is one of the weirdest out of ordinary pillow that I own. I love to buy pillow as I feel they are at the slightest cost that would promise me a good night sleep at night. They are definitely cheaper than buying a new mattress that could have cost …
Dryguy Wide boot and glove dryer
The idea of this Boot and glove dryer was a neat idea for me. During the winter time I have to be out in the snow, doing yard work. So a lot of the time my shoes get extremely wet. There is nothing like having a pair of wet …
D.O.K. Direct Odor Killer Spray
As much as I love smelling ethereal perfumes, I am easily put off by, otherwise, bad scents. I keep a lot of deodorizers and room sprays on hand to drive away unpleasant smells. I can whip up a roster of all the smelly things I’m naturally offended …
Libman Curved Kitchen Brush
I own several of these things and they tend to work very well. Although they are intended to be used in the kitchen, I’ve used them for scrubbing other things also including for bathroom cleaning. I do a lot of cleaning and of course I’ve used several …
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 …
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