Housewares Reviews
Tesco Lavender 2-in-1 Clothes Washing Gel
This Lavender 2-in-1 Gel from Tesco’s own brand is very cheap and it is very effective at getting clothes clean and leaving them soft. The only thing is, I found it did not leaves my washing smelling particularly of lavender or anything really. They smelled clean but …
Simple Green cleaner
Me and my shower have a battle every week. I like it clean, it wants to stay dirty. I live in a hard water area and the soap build up can really get out of hand. Every time I go to the store I am always …
Melitta Express Kettle
I love the Melitta Express Kettle. This is the electric version of your regular stove-top kettle (in other words, a self-heating kettle). I keep it under my desk, where, with a touch of my toe, I can boil water for tea any time I want. The heating element boils …
Portmeirion Apple Harvest Wall Clock
The Portmeirion brand encompasses (mainly) attractive and traditional tableware; made in Wales in the United Kingdom, I have many of their products so was happy to add this Apple Harvest Wall Clock to my collection. I paid $55 for it from Amazon and have been absolutely 100% happy with …
Aroma ARC7031G 6-Cup Rice Cooker and Food Steamer
I got this Aroma ARC7031G 6-Cup Rice Cooker and Food Steamer as a gift from my husband. My old rice cooker works just fine but it is huge for our kitchen. So there, my husband gave me this in response to my demand to have a cooker that would …
Frigidaire 30″ Freestanding Gas Range White
Frigidaire 30″ Freestanding Gas Range WhiteWhen we bought a new home, we wanted to make sure that we had good appliances. We also didn’t want to spend a lot of money to get them. That was easy enough to do. We found a nice Frigidaire 30″ Freestanding Gas Range …
Cuddle Soft Fabric Softener Dryer Sheets
I am the one that takes care of doing the laundry in my home. I have never been too picky about trying new products on my clothes. I’ve tried tons of detergents, bleaches, and fabric softeners. One particular fabric softener that I tried actually caught my heart. I have …
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 …
The Works(Disinfectant Toilet Bowl Cleaner)
I’m always looking for easy to clean products because I hate cleaning. However, I don’t want to live in a garbage dump. This product practically works by itself. I didn’t have to leave it on for long. Immediately it started breaking up the grime in the toilet bowl …
TeFal Cookware
I like this brand of cookware because they are durable, heats faster, and heavy duty—”the exact qualities I was looking for in pots and pots I am going to use on an everyday basis. As a mother and wife who wants the best for her family, I cook a …
Whitmor Rotating Lint Brush
This brush really does come in handy when it comes to removing lint. I have owned it for a while now and I’m very satisfied with the results that I get after using it. I purchased it from Wal-Mart a few years ago. When I purchased …
Glidden Evermore Latex Paint
This is a truly horrible paint! I have never seen a paint that was this poor in quality before. It has a very serious problem with drying and after a month it is still very sticky to the touch. Simply put, it never dried at all. The paint does …
Original Space Bag
The Original Space Bag promises an easy, space-friendly storage solution for your clothing, bedding, and pretty much any other item that you want to store in a plastic bag. The Space Bag concept is simple: load up your clothes (or whatever), seal the bag, and use your vacuum cleaner’s …
Palmolive Pure and Clear
I originally bought the new brand of Palmolive Pure and Clear dish soap because it was on sale and I had a coupon. I really wanted to try it because it was free of scents, dyes and chemicals that were unnecessary, which is a total plus for me …
Tat ant bait traps
Living in a small apartment in upper New York for some reason apartments get infested here in April,and October with ants. I have tried every spray known and nothing seems to work. All the sprays do is keep them away for maybe an hour or two while …
Electrolux Oxy3 ULTRA
Electrolux Oxy3 ULTRA is an excellent vacuum cleaner and does a great job of making my home spick and span. It is light in weight and easy to use and helps me finish the cleaning job very fast. The attachment for bare floor cleaning is larger than other machines, …
Bissell QuickSteamer
I have a cat. Therefore I need something to clean my carpets. She doesn’t ‘wet’ on the carpet, but she does throw up a lot. I had the hardest time finding the perfect solution to cleaning my carpet where there was no stain from my cat’s issues. We …
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 …
AeroSpeed 20 inch Box Fan
I have owned this fan for years and it’s still working very well and it gets the job done. It has lasted a lot longer than I expected when I first bought it so I’m glad I bought it. I purchased it from Fred’s Dollar Store a …
Swiffer WetJet
My least favorite chore in the house is to mop the floor. Unfortunately, with two dogs running in and out all of the time, this is something that has to be done often. At least the Swiffer WetJet makes things a lot easier!
Gone are the days of having to …
Panasonic NN-SD797S Stainless Steel 1250 Watts Microwave Oven
Panasonic NN-SD797S Stainless Steel 1250 Watts Microwave Oven is a pretty great microwave for just about any house especially if you need a lot of power. Because this one provides a whole lot of power that is great for use with just about anything. On top of this …
Taylor Electronic Bathroom Scale
Thank God this was a gift from my parents, because I would have never bought such a thing. It was far more expensive than other electronic scales, and it wasn’t even that accurate. Had for a month now, and I’m not pleased with it. It’s particularly sensitive to vibrations, …
Duroflex mattress
In my house I have 4 bedrooms and in all my rooms we have the double sized big caught. And in our room we have the duroflex premium mattress, which is brought just a few months ago. Actually we had bought the other company mattress and on …
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 …
George Foreman Next Grilleration 4 Burger Grill
I finally broke down and bought a George Foreman grill recently. I had heard both good and bad about them from friends and family so I was tentatively excited at my first use of my new toy.
I decided to spend a little extra and get one of …
Rachel Ray Cookware
Rachel Ray, one of my favorite celebrity chefs, is known for being able to whip up meals in a short period of time. I also love how she animatedly talks about cooking. Unlike other chefs who are too serious and boring, Rachel Ray really seems to enjoy her work. …
J.R. Watkins All Purpose Cleaner
I bought J.R. Watkins All Purpose Cleaner for $27online, weighing 24 oz. Here is my review.
J.R. Watkins All Purpose Cleaner is an all-purpose cleaner that claims to help clean various kinds of surfaces at home. Just like other cleaners, it felt a little watery, it was loose and …
Wamsutta Cotton Duet Bath Towels
I felt very inclined to write a review on these towels. We were given them as a Christmas present and couldn’t be happier with them. When I was ordering more from Bed Bath and Beyond the other day I saw that they were not given a 5 …
Mainstays 5 Shelf Bookcase with Black Oak Finish
I was in need of a book shelf in my living room. I did not want it just to store books, but also to put a few knick knacks on and part of my DVD collection. I thought this would be the perfect way to start organizing my living …
Nesco Snackmaster Entr’ee Food Dehydrator
This food dehydrator comes in real handy around the house and I am very pleased that I decided to purchase this dehydrator. I actually have never owned one before, but after doing some reading up on food dehydrators on the Internet, I decided to give one a try because …
Cuisinart DCC-1200 12-Cup Brew Coffeemaker
I purchased this coffeemaker after I was having problem with my previous one and I have been very pleased with this coffeemaker. I have not had any problems out of it so far and I am glad I purchased it. I paid 70 dollars for this coffeemaker …
Kenmore Electric Built-in Wall Oven model 790.4778
Our old wall oven went bad after a lightning strike so we decided to go shopping for another. This Kenmore model was on sale at the local naval exchange for $658 after a 15% discount and $50 delivery fee. I would rather have had a model with turnable knobs …
Mr. Clean Magic erasers
I do not know how women cleaned their homes before the invention of Mr. Clean Magic erasers. The first time I saw these for sale in the store I thought, “yeah right, but well, why not, I’ll try them.” Oh my freaking gosh these things are awesome. …
Russel Hobbes Essential Hand Mixer
I usually buy cheap kitchen appliances. To me, they seem just as good as the major brand names and, most of the time, for a mere fraction of the price.
I used to own a Tesco Value Hand Mixer, but it eventually stopped working and instead of having it fixed, …
General Electric Spacemaker Microwave
When we first bought our house, we didn’t see the benefit in having a microwave up above the counter. Our microwave was the only thing we didn’t replace. Our refrigerator, stove, and dishwasher all had to be replaced as they were not in working order. As soon as we …
Juice Tiger Juicer
As you know there is nothing better tasting or healthier than freshly juice…well juice! Whether it be from vegetables or fruits. If you make the right combination you would never be disappointed or turn your nose up at it. Although there have been times where the combination I have …
Presto 6-Quart Stainless Steel Pressure Cooker
I grew up in a household where pressure cooker is a must in the kitchen so I was never intimidated by it. When I became the manager of my own kitchen, I also felt the need for this specific cookware. I expected one as a wedding present but no …
Pert 1000 Sheet Bathroom Tissue
I have never been the type to spend a lot of money on bathroom tissue. I pride myself in finding bargains and have always been happier with the bathroom tissues that cost around a dollar. I recently went shopping and could not find my bathroom tissue of choice. A …
Boulder Bathroom Cups (Two Hundred Count Package)
The Boulder Bathroom Cups come two hundred to a pack and have a three ounce capacity all for two dollars and forty-nine cents. For someone like me, these bathroom cups are very, very handy because throughout the day, when I have the opportunity, I wash my mouth out with …
As Seen On TV Forever Comfy Cushion
I received the Comfy Cushion as a gift from a friend visiting and I have to say this is an As Seen On TV product that’s probably actually As Seen On TV! I’m not a big fan of these products as more often than not they are not “As …
Skip powder detergent
A few months ago, after running out of detergent at home, I decided to buy Skip powder detergent to give it a try. I have seen the TV commercials of this brand many times, but I still hadn’t decided to try it.
The first good thing that I noticed is …
Safe-t-step Sole Pads non-scuff
I love to wear heels when and where I can, but I have bad knees and can’t really afford to wear them as often as I’d like because I usually end up aching from just trying to stay on my feet. I bought this excellent pair of heels a …
Mikasa Brushstroke 35-Ounce Coffee Server
I have owned this thing for several years and I rarely use it because I’m not someone that drinks coffee. It’s intended for coffee but I have used it for other things like serving juices and tea. Whenever I use it I use it as a typical …
Fairy Fabric Softener
I have never been loyal to any particular brand of fabric softener but I did like this one by Fairy as it smells so gorgeous. It is a bit more expensive than other brands at £1.99 for a 750ml bottle, but I think it does have its benefits. …
Hunter Ventilator Fan/ Light Combination
The Hunter 82500 Infiniti Bath Ventilator Fan is an amazing two in one package for lighting and ventilating and it works fairly well. I won’t give it a ten rating, but then again, I don’t know of any other outfit that provides such a reasonably priced combination …
Mr. Clean Magic Eraser Cleaning Pads
My first acquaintance with Mr. Clean Magic Eraser cleaning pads had happened through a free sample I had ordered from Walmart. The sample consisting of just one trial-size pad came neatly packaged in a box, with directions on it saying that all you need to do in order to …
Fiesta Station Home Buffet Server by Nostalgia Electrics
I have a couple of nacho fiends in my house, so when I saw the Fiesta Station by Nostalgia Electrics, I almost couldn’t spring to the registers fast enough. In case you are unfamiliar with the Fiesta Station, it is an adorable serving station that features two …
The Home Store Fall Leaves Oven Mitts
I never really have been the one to use oven mitts. I always figured a dish cloth or sponge was sufficient for removing a hot pan out of the oven. I had been doing it like that for years and did not think I would change. That I until …
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