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 …

The first time I used the Brillo Pads with Oxy Clean was just yesterday. I went to my grandmother’s house to clean up parts of the house for her. I started in the kitchen. There are a lot of grease stains in the kitchen on the stove, refrigerator and …

The Pledge Fabric Sweeper for pet hair is a relatively new product designed to clean pet hair from furniture and other fabrics. I purchased one to see how well it would pick up dog hair from our couch.
The design of the fabric sweeper is really just 2 lint …

The modicare is a very good and standard company. I had heard good things about the modicare products. But now for the first time I had got a chance to try the modicare product. The product, which I have bought by modicare, is the modicare utensil …

I admit it; I’m probably one of the last people I know who was willing to buy “natural” cleaning products. But, the guilt finally got to me and I recently invested in many products from the Seventh Generation line of cleaners. I was worried that they just wouldn’t be …

The only real reason why I bought this Portable Microwave oven was because my wife and I went on a trip together and I hate using the Microwaves that I run into. I hate not having my own stuff, so I went and bought the Wavebox Portable Microwave oven. My …

The only time that I use cheap detergent is when I don’t have enough money to buy my favorite detergent which is Gain. The only other detergent that I will buy is Xtra Laundry Detergent. This reasoning is because it cleans well when it comes to my cloths and …

I purchased Affresh Washer Cleaner for the first time just over a year ago after moving into a new house and feeling less than satisfied with the cleanliness of the washing machine. At first glance, the relatively new washing machine looked fine, but upon a ridiculously close inspection, I …

To go green is what one can do to address climate change. Our family takes part in this timely campaign by using Philips Essential Energy Saver 8W ES E27, a bulb which we alternately use with CFC. How does our simple initiative can help our planet? Less energy consumption …

The Swiffer Wet Jet All-In-One Power mop kit was one of those things that I thought was a waste of time. I mean I’m all about the old age mops and maybe even hand cleaning your floors. But my wife of course thought that the whole Swiffer idea was …

I purchased this clock in exchange for a similar one that I had returned. Unlike the more expensive clock, this one was under $10, which is just what I was looking for. I was planning to give it to my husband as a gift so he could put …

I have had my Magic Chef Extra Large Grill for a few years now, and still use it a lot in the winter when we cannot grill outside. I love that it holds meats for out family fo four, and i can make six hamburgers at a time. Unlike …

The Oster 6642 Cube 12-speed blender runs on a powerful 450 watt motor. It is great for stirring party dips, chopping nuts, making mixed drinks, puree vegetables or even grinding coffee or crushing ice and much much more. It features a pulse button and a grate button for doing …

When I moved into my new condominium about a year ago, I installed 3 Mistral ceiling fans in 3 separate bedrooms. The ceiling fans are of the same model which is the MCF 60E, and they are white in colour. I bought the 3 ceiling fans for a combined …

I am fond of eating rice in my meals. For me, this is my source for carbohydrates. I have learned to cook rice in different styles but for me, the easiest and fastest type of rice to prepare is the steamed rice.
When I went to a foreing country where …

I love a good cup of coffee in the morning, who doesn’t? I also like Black and Decker products which is what led me to buy this coffee maker. The previous one we had started leaking so it was definitely time for a new one. Heaven forbid should my …

On a trip to town the other day I popped in to Harris Scarfe to check out their Manchester Sale. It was at the Manchester sale that I saw the All Natural Organic Cotton 250 Thread Count Sheet Set. The Single Bed sheets were on special for $49.95 AUS. …

This Produce Saver Set did not work too well for me. My lettuce, blueberries, strawberries, tomatoes and so on did not seem to hold a whole lot better when I placed them in these containers. The containers have little holes in them and little elevations inside, too, but aside …

This towel is really very useful to have if you have a dog, be it a small dog, medium size dog or even a big dog. The larger the dog though, the more difficult it’ll be to use this towel because it’s eighteen by twenty four inches. You may …

For many years I used disposable lighters for some reason, until I discovered that it is more cost effective to buy a refillable lighter and a can of butane gas, which lasts me ages. That is, unless I buy a damn Clipper lighter. Clipper is a famous …

Due to my hectic daily routine in balancing my family and work life, eating my breakfast would sometimes become very difficult. Missing out on an important meal of the day, would leave me feeling dull for the rest of the day. Being a health conscious person, this omission would …

When I think of Scott’s one ply toilet paper I want to run the other way and completely avoid any bathroom that has a roll of this toilet paper on the holder. But now they have now come out with an extra soft version of their original called Scott’s …

Water Heaters are an essential appliance in most of our houses. There are tons of varieties and models to choose from in the market. As for me I like the convenience of instant water heaters but then they are not as powerful and do not help to supply …

A good Washing Machine is very important to busy people like us. It is important that the Washing Machine in our house is efficient and in good condition. This is the reason why, when I sensed that my old washing machine is no longer giving me efficient service, I immediately …

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 …

When I first heard of Febreze, I wasn’t too impressed by the product. Of course the commercials were very clever and for the most part very cute, but after watching it play on the TV forever and an age, and also hearing all my friends yap about it, I was …

The E-Cloth Dusting Cloths come two to a pack for just under ten dollars. I used to use these cloths for dusting purposes, obviously, since that’s what they’re designed for. I no longer buy them though since I came across the Evriholder Fanny Furniture Dusting and Polishing Glove. I …

This rice cooker, like many others, is very easy to use. All you have to do is wash the rice, pour it into the cooker, add the right amount of water, and put the lid on the rice cooker. Then, you plug in the cooker and push down the …

I use disposable cups a lot so I decided to purchase this cup dispenser. I am so glad that I bought it. I really do love the look of it and it helps out a lot to organize and distribute cups. When I’m looking for a …

When my husband and I first bought our condo and our very own fire place, my father immediately showed up with a case of these logs. At the time, we had no wood and never having owned a house with a fireplace we had no idea where to …

We found this chair on sale for under $30, so we decided to purchase it to use for camping, the beach, or the back yard. We already had similar chairs, but this one had an additional feature - a canopy that attached to the chair and offered shade. …

I bought this sewing machine to sew my curtains in the kitchen. Not knowing much about stitching, this machine is great for beginners. The threading is so simple and quick. Replacing the bobbin is also a piece of cake. There’s a nice storage compartment for small things like extra …

I received these silicone cupcake molds as a gift, as I am very fond of baking, and silicone bakeware is currently very popular.
They can be very convenient, as they replace the paper cups that you use for cupcake wrappers, making it more difficult to accidentally eat part of the …

I got this heater mainly because it is space efficient. Unlike other portable heaters, this heater doesn’t take up a lot of space. This is partly due to the thinness of this heater. It can work as a standalone heater or it could be wall mounted. At first I …

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 …

Although the comercial says that Vanish makes the stains vanish and that it won’t ruin your clothes and it recommands adding a dozage of Vanish each time you wash your clothes in the washing machine I can tell you immediatelly that this is not completly true.
VAnish is really good …

When we put in a new septic system years ago, I was told by our engineer that liquid laundry softeners were not very good for our system. Ever since I heard that, I have been purchasing different types of fabric softener dryer sheets. My latest find is …

My shower drain gets clogged up on a pretty regular basis. Therefore I was in need of a product to keep it clog free. As my budget isn’t very big, I wanted something that was not to expensive. I have tried different things on and off. Recently I decided …

I have heard so much about Miele and how it seems to be at the top end of brands of home appliances. Unfortunately, this is one of the few remaining if not the only brand which is still being made in Germany. The rest are manufactured somewhere else and …

I needed a mixer as my previous one broke down and I bought ‘KitchenAid Artisan 5-Quart Stand Mixer’ in Metallic Chrome. The attachments are so easy to fit in and clean that I don’t have to mess every time, as I had to do with my previous mixer. I …

In my day to day cleaning chores, I always look for products that are dependable and that get the job done. Well, Lemon Breeze Lysol All Purpose Cleaner is one of them. I love the lemon smell because it is not too strong and makes my home smell fresh …

I started using the Jack LaLanne Power Juicer Juicing Machine in early 2006 when I was trying to increase my fruit intake without having to eat so much fruit. I was also able hoping to add more servings of vegetables to my diet just by sticking them into my …

I get my cooking from my mother. It’s all about what you can do in the kitchen but it’s also about what type of instruments you have to work with. If you aren’t working with anything worth talking about then more than likely your food isn’t going to turn …

I’ve always wanted a bunch of little knives, spoons and forks for serving appetizers. So, when World Market had a sale on theirs pieces a few months ago I snapped them up. I got a good deal on a bunch open stock little cocktail forks, spoons and knives and …

I have a gift centre. Actually all my shop is made of pure perfect and transparent glass. The glass is so clear and has no stains at all. And the secret behind which is the Colin (glass cleaner). This glass cleaner is so good and …

When George Foreman invented the George Foreman Grill and put it on the market, people were buying them up all over the place. My husband knew how badly I wanted one so for my 30th birthday he bought me one and I use it all the time. I get …

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 …

My wife and I decided to finally make that spaghetti dinner we have been craving for a few days last night. And, we were lucky enough to have all the ingredients in our house already.
I had planned on making the spaghetti the way I usually do, on the stove. …

This hand blender was not meant to be purchased considering that I have already a hand mixer, a multi processor and a blender. However, my husband thought we ended up selling all our kitchen appliances when we moved out of Africa. He wanted a small machine which could mix …