Housewares Reviews
Scotch-Brite Dusting Microfiber Cloth
I kind of love the idea of a product that does everything you can imagine in regards to cleaning. I hate having tons of sprays and cleaners and wipes and cloths all over my house for every purpose I might need it for, and I’ve at least reduced my …
Dollar Tree 7″ Glass Bowl
I purchased a couple of these seven inch glass bowls from the Dollar Tree because I find clear, transparent glassware to be very attractive. It’s just a personal preference of mine as I like to see my food or snacks from the outside of the bowl as well as …
Sun sations citrus dish detergent
I bought this dish detergent because I have had to wash dishes by hand ever since my dishwasher broke. I didn’t have a lot of money so I had to pick a dish detergent that was cheap. Overall this is a decent dish detergent. I really like the smell …
Ortho Home Defense MAX Perimeter Granules
I really love the concept of this stuff and it was easy to use but I wasn’t satisfied with the results. I was very disappointed after using it because it wasn’t very effective at all. The main thing that I look for when I’m buying …
Deni 10400 Quick-n-Easy 10-4-Quart Convection Oven
This convection kitchen oven is made by a company called Deni and if you have any experience with Deni then you will know that they offer a handful of great products. The Deni 10400 Quick-n-Easy 10-4-Quart Convection Oven is one of those products that they offer for the “on …
Black & Decker PHV1810 Portable Vacuum Cleaner
The Black & Decker PHV1810 Portable Vacuum Cleaner isn’t the greatest looking vacuum cleaner, but it is actually pretty effective. It certainly gets the job done as it has amazing suction, amazing power, and amazing features. Let’s start with the design of this vacuum. I find that the design …
Water Purifier
Anyone who does alot of hikeing knows that one piece of equipment that is vitally essential is a good water purifier. My son’s boyscout troop purchased two MSR Sweetwater gaurdian water purifiers in the summer of 2004. This was the first time I had ever used a water purifier …
Clorox Disinfecting Wipes
Clorox Disinfecting Wipes claim to kill cold and flu viruses. I am a firm believer this is a correct claim. During H1N1 season, I used these wipes on every area of my house. My family was free from the H1N1 virus even though my children were …
O-Cel-O No Scratch Scrub & Wipe Pad
I came across this sponge at my local grocery store a couple of months ago. It’s a new item, at least I hadn’t seen it before when I was shopping. I’m always up to try new cleaning products in the hopes that they’ll work better than what I’m currently …
Norpro Stainless Steel Scoop
I purchased this scoop to use when dipping ice cream. I enjoy using it. It’s very durable and it works fairly well. I purchased it a few months ago and at the time of purchase I paid 15 dollars for it. I purchased it from …
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 …
Pull Tie Large Trash Bags
I don’t like to spend a lot on trash bags, so I have never really been the Hefty type of girl. However, I have had plenty experience with them and their trash bags are superior. I don’t personally purchase them, and when I moved out of my mother’s home …
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 …
WhirlPool Cooktop Cleaner
It has always been a hassle when it comes to cleaning my stove but I have to say that this stuff really does help out a lot. I first started using it a few months ago and I have to say that it’s very effective and it cleans …
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 …
Victor Mouse Traps
When some wild mice got into my mother’s house last winter we tried using these mousetraps made by Victor. They are the old-fashioned wooden variety and come two to a package. Years ago you could always rely on wooden traps but these performed very poorly indeed! We were both …
Water purifiers
After purchasing water for awhile I decided to try the PUR water filtering system useing the stage 3 filters.
The PUR unit was easy to set up following their instructions.
I really like the electronic sensor light that displays in color the various stages of your filter usage and when its …
Breville BL 19 Intelligent blender
This electric blender belongs to the `Antony Worrall Thompson Cookware` range. My sister is mad about his products.
Last month she bought the set of three saucepans from his cookware range and when she got her wages this month she decided to treat herself to the blender.
We went to John …
Black Flag OneShot Roach & Ant Killer
Living in Florida, bugs are always a problem, no matter how clean you keep your home. Cockroaches are especially common in this state, due to the amount of water and the fact that cockroaches love the heat. When we had lived in Indiana we never had problems with these …
Shark Cordless Floor & Carpet Sweepers
When I moved into my new home, this was given to me as a gift. This little vacuum is amazing; I can’t believe I lived without one for so long. It is a God send for anyone with pets. I had two dogs living with me for a time. …
American Craft Apple Cinnamon Candle
I bought a candle from the store the other day. It’s American Craft and the scent is Apple Cinnamon. It was a large candle for a very low price. I am extremely happy with the price that I paid for it. When I light the candle, it takes a …
Sunlight dishwashing liquid
As a sole home owner I have to do all the shopping myself, and since I am relatively new to this whole setup I have decided to stick with household products I know will work, as they have been tried and tested and they have worked well before.
As for …
Swiffer CarpetFlick
The belt on my vacuum broke recently and I have not yet been able to go get a new one. So naturally, dirt and dust started piling up on the carpet (especially because I have two dogs). So I saw the Swiffer CarpetFlick and decided to give it a …
de-luxe MAISON Bath, Body & Linen Spray Sweet Pea
I love it when my house smells nice and clean, especially when company is coming and I can impress them with my prowess in regards to air fresheners. But one of my favorite to use is the de-luxe Maison Bath, Body and Linen Spray, with a sweet pea scent. …
Arm & Hammer Laundry Detergent 2x Concentrated
Lately I have been breaking out in skin rashes and hives from my laundry detergent so I had to switch to using Arm & Hammer Laundry Detergent 2x Concentrated Free from Perfumes and Dyes. I will say this laundry detergent doesn’t have any perfumes or dyes in it and …
Tanita Body Fat Monitor Bathroom Scale
All my life I struggle to gain weight and when I finally did they go to all the wrong places on my body. I have gain 22 pounds from swallowing multi vitamins, multi fibres and multi mineral three times a day. Gaining the extra 22 pounds got me to …
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 …
Lucky Light Stainless steel Electric Heating Cup
This product is very ideal for me who is always on a rush and don’t have enough time to heat canned goods or boil water in a cooking stove. I have a very early schedule in my work so to boil water for milk or tea, cook noodles or …
Sanyo SR- 4912M 5 Cu-Ft Refrigerator
Refrigerators are meant much more than just cooling and preserving food items for my family. My kids display lots of photos, events and their cherished artworks on the front and side doors and it invites them many times during the whole day. It is not that I gave importance …
Aquadhere Glue
I recently finished building my daughter a dolls house. It was a true labor of love and I found that Aquadhere was the best glue to use for gluing the pieces of wood together.
The best thing about Aquadhere was that it worked. However you have to follow the directions …
Crazy glue
Crazy Glue has been out for many years now and I bet people don’t realize that it is the best glue to put on artificial nails other than the ones they sell at the cosmetic counter. It at one time sold for $3.00 a small tube but now …
Kwik ‘n Fresh Aluminum Foil
Kwik ‘n Fresh Aluminum Foil is not a product that lives up to the quality aluminum foil that is made by Reynolds. It’s an off-brand that unfortunately is also off when it comes to mimicking the quality that Reynolds Aluminum Foil is known for. One of the major reasons …
Tide Stain Release Tablets
I saw Tide Stain Release Tablets for the first time a few months ago at the grocery store, and when I received a coupon, I decided to try it. I am a fan of Tide Stick, so I figured this new product would be useful, as I always seem …
All Small and Mighty Free Clear liquid laundry detergent
All Small and Mighty Free and Clear is a fantastic laundry detergent, and it comes in a great version for those who don’t like scented or dyed detergents.
All Small and Mighty is super concentrated, so it does three times the loads as compared to a non concentrated bottle …
Comet Household cleaner
Comet has been apart of my household for years. My mother used to use it all the time and so I kind of migrated it to my home. I love comet for many reasons. I can use it on just about anything. I have learned over the years what …
Dyson DC25 Vacuum
I bought the Dyson DC25 “the Ball” upright vacuum about 4 months ago.
It is a really great vacuum.
Pros:
I works great. It does not loose suction. I think it is amazing on carpet. The first time I used it on my bedroom floor, the carpet looked clean and I was …
Haier HDT18PA 17 in. Built-in Dishwasher
Haier HDT18PA 17 in. Built-in Dishwasher if you are looking for something that is a bit cheaper and a bit smaller then this could possibly be the unit for you. It’ll will work great for small kitchens but f course being small has its drawbacks. Getting large items into …
Magic Bullet
I really wanted to love my Magic Bullet. And I did when it worked. I have bought about three of them in the last three years. They are amazing and easy. They just do not have a very long life. I used up one in a year and at …
Kimberly-Clark Professional Towel Dispenser
We have two Kimberly-Clark Professional Towel Dispenser utilities at work: one at the bathroom and the other at the kitchen. I have been using this great devices several times a day and would like to share my experience with you.
Please let me start this review by saying that this …
Tide Stain Release Pacs In-Wash Booster
I’m all about finding products that are easy to use and don’t take a lot of time or direction reading and will make my day that much smoother and easier to deal with. Laundry is a big point of contention for me because it’s the one thing I hate …
Swiffer Wet Jet
I just want to talk about how much of a waste of money this Swiffer Wet Jet is. First of all the only reason I bought it was because I felt as if buying a Mop over and over again was a waste of money. I went through mops …
Harpic Toilet Cleaner
Harpic Toilet cleaner the best disinfectant which just doesn’t make the toilet clean but also gives it a pleasant fragrance. We run a shop at the center of the town and our house is attached to the shop. Being a very small place most people come to the …
Staples Mail Mate Shredder
I received the Staples Mail Mate Shredder as a gift a long while back ago. I really needed a shredder, so I was quite happy to get it. Before I got it, I was looking for a nice inexpensive one. I was only looking for the …
Breville TR52 Sandwich Toaster
I really love eating sandwiches, especially the toasted kind. I actually prefer snacking on a healthy sandwich for lunch. I think toasting a sandwich is an art, and one important factor that can determine whether you make good or bad sandwiches is having the right kind of sandwich toaster. …
Toro Electric Trimmer 31358
I have had the Toro 13 inch electric trimmer for 3 or 4 years now.
I like this trimmer because at 4.75 pounds it is lightweight and easy to use. If you have a small lawn you can plug it in and cut all of your grass with …
Leather Miracle Tear Repair Professional Kit
I bought two of the most beautiful couches that I’ve ever owned last year and they have a leather base that goes all the way to the floor almost and then suede-like cushions and they are the best pieces of furniture I’ve ever owned. They cost me a pretty …
Scrubbing Bubbles Toilet Cleaning Gel, Citrus Action
There are so many products out there for cleaning your toilet, and it’s a job that’s no fun and in our house has to be done often. So, when I saw an ad for Scrubbing Bubbles Toilet Cleaning Gel, I decided to give the product a try. …
Dawn Ultraconcentrated Dishwashing Liquid
I remember washing dishes before Dawn Dishwashing Detergent was introduced to the market. The detergent came in large bottles or jugs, and you’d pour a large puddle into your dishpan to get started. Adding hot water provided a nice sudsy place to get dishes clean, but the suds would …
TLC Dishwashing Liquid
I usually stick to my favorite brand of dishwashing liquid. However, this sales person is very nice and persuasive. She manages to convince to buy TLC Dishwashing Liquid, even though TLC Dishwashing Liquid is not the cheapest brand.
TLC Dishwashing Liquid is darker in yellow than all the …
Zanussi-Electrolux ZRD183W fridge freezer
I have this apartment that I rent to tourists during the summer.It is for 6 people so when I was buying a fridge I had to pay attention to a lot of stuff. I needed a fridge with a freezer but the fridge part had to be bigger than …
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