S.C. Johnson, the family company, created an exemplary product called Windex, a glass cleaner. According to the Greek father on “My Big, Fat, Greek Wedding,” Windex is the solution to every dirty surface and every bodily ache. I do not say so much. However, Windex is the solution to …

I am usually a Tide or Extra user as it is one of the best laundry detergents for removing stubborn stains. However, I was in Kroger recently when I saw that a 50 oz. bottle (32 loads) of Wisk Deep Cleaning Liquid Laundry Detergent was on sale for only …

I’m not usually one to get wrapped up in all this anti-bacterial, sanitized world nonsense. I’ve always taken my bathroom cleaning pretty seriously though. It’s the one room in the house I want to smell like bleach when I was done scrubbing it.
Or, I USED to. Now …

This is my most precious kitchen appliance and proud to own one. It was a gift given to me by my family.
My GlemGas range is so elegant to look at. It stands out in the kitchen because of its high standard finish. It is made …

Fabuloso is known for its very strong smell. That is why I purchased some at my local Wal-Mart store. The Fabuloso cleaner originally came out in lavender, but I was tired of the lavender scent. I was happy to see that they had other scented cleaners available. I chose …

We all know that when it comes to having a vacuum cleaner you need something that is going to get your floors clean. I mean really you don’t’ want to waste your money on something that is going to leave every lint and or piece of dirt on your …

I really love this mug. I own several but this is one of my favorites. If you are a coffee drinker I believe it’s a must have. I am not a coffee drinker but I use it for tea and other drinks. I purchased it online …

I want my house to be clean and disinfected, but I do not want it to smell like bleach or to be too strong of a citrus smell. I want something that I can wipe without rinsing. Lysol Power & Free Multi-Purpose Cleaner with Hydrogen Peroxide is probably my …

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 …

My dad gave me his Poppery II Corn Popper when he bought himself a new one. Now I have seen this popper around his house for a long time and this is a man who eats popcorn all the time so I know this had a lot of use …

These are the easiest ways that I have found to clean my filter in my bagless vaccume.
Before anything, vaccume your floor and empty the collection cup. Some of these ways disable the use of your vaccume for a few days.
The “Wet” method:
Take the filter out of your vaccume, and …

The dollar store sells this cleaner called Awesome and it is a great multi-purpose cleaner and you can not beat the price at one dollar a bottle. I usually buy about five per month and this I use to clean everything in my house.
I use this …

I use this a lot when having parties and it certainly does come in handy. I don’t have a lot of parties so I don’t use it on a regular basis but it’s glad to know that I have it when I need it. It’s very basic …

I have a lot of trees in my back yard and, because the previous homeowners didn’t take care of them or take the time to plan it so the trees weren’t so close together, they are overgrown into each other and full of dead branches.
Trimming the trees has always …

I constantly find myself wondering why cleaning supplies cost so much. It seems like every time I go to purchase window cleaner, furniture polish, or a product to mop the floors with the price has gone up. I don’t understand why it should cost me $4-$5 for a name …

The other day I was in Bed Bath and Beyond looking to purchase a set of mini muffin pans, in order to try out a new cookie cup recipe I had found online. Since I only needed a pan, I hadn’t really planned on purchasing a whole …

I bought this clock as a gift for my husband. I was planning on getting him a clock for his garage, and I saw this one for around $30. It was a bit expensive for a small clock, but I thought it was neat looking, with a …

I picked up the Hello Kitty bath matt as one of the first things I bought when I changed my bathroom. I got it from Target, which has the entire line of Hello Kitty bathroom items. The matt sits right outside the bathtub so that when you climb out, …

I have bought a small bottle of Gain Laundry Detergent before, and found it to be awesome. Then the price doubled, and I went back to my generic powder brand.
Yesterday at Zellers I was given a $1 off coupon for a 2.95L bottle of liquid Gain detergent. This brought …

Our house has well water and the toilet bowls can get very nasty looking at times because of it. I decided to try Clorox Toilet Bowl Cleaner with Bleach to try to get some of the staining out from it. I figured if nothing else would do the trick, …

When my daughter turned 13 in March she asked for a basic sponge cake, she’s not a fan of frosting or jammy fillings so I set about looking for a decent cake pan that I could use to make her something a bit more basic than usual.  I bought …

These knives are made of all steel which is why I wanted to use them in the first place. I think steel knives work the best and this set is no exception. You’ll enjoy using these knives because they get the job done with ease and precise …

I have tried a multitude of trash bags in my house and realized that I like to keep it inexpensive and simple. Though I like using trash bags that are durable, I do not like spending five plus dollars on a box of trash bags. Recently, I noticed the …

My ceiling fan is very high and this makes it very difficult when it comes to cleaning it. I found this fan Duster and I wanted to give it a try to see if it helps out. I have been very impressed with it so far and …

After purchasing our pillow top mattress, we had a hard time getting our standard sheets to fit. The pockets were not deep enough, so the fitted sheet would constantly pop off the corners. I was on a budget at the time, and we all know how ridiculously expensive sheet …

I was looking for something to place my dishes in instead of having to dry them so I decided to purchase this drainer. This thing is amazing. One of the main reasons why I decided to purchase it is because it’s so large. I …

I really like these boxes. They’re sturdy and stackable. And they seem to go on sale several times a year at Michaels. That’s good, because these are much more expensive than your typical shoe box type photo storage boxes. Unlike the shoe box type ones though, they come in …

I purchased the Hoover F5915-900 carpet cleaner to shampoo my carpet but after using it the carpet cleaner did not work as good as I expected. One of the first things that I noticed about this Hoover F5915-900 is that it’s very heavy. It takes a lot …

At 29 dollars plus shipping this seems expensive for a single solar light. I had enjoyed their more traditional and simple round ones, but couldn’t resist the allure of something new. And the price was just a few dollars more, so I figured I’d try at least one.
Now the …

Clorox Automatic Toilet Bowl Cleaner is meant to be used in the toilet tank to help keep the toilet bowl cleaner. It is inserted (or dropped) into the tank’s water holding chamber behind the toilet seat. Having traditional white toilet fixtures really highlights when it is dirty.
So …

Glade - Holiday Collection: French Vanilla is a scented candle that I certainly find pleasant and appealing to the senses, but admittedly, I do not understand why this is a part of the Holiday Collection. French vanilla is a scent that I do not associate with Christmas. I actually …

If you’re like me and still purchase potato chips that come in a bag as opposed to a can, then you know if you let an open bag of potato chips sit for too long, they’ll start to go stale. Putting a rubber band around the bag or even …

I like to keep wipes in the car and around the house for when the grandchildren are here. It makes things a lot easier when they get dirty outside or spill something all over themselves top get it cleaned up. It’s a lot of fun having the kids over, …

We never use any kind of charcoal besides Kingsford Match Light. The reason is because you don’t have to mess with stinky, starter fluid. That is just a hassle to soak the charcoal and wait. Kingsford Match Light is ready to go straight out of the bag. You just …

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 …

Several years ago the company I worked for routinely bought candles for the women who worked in the front office. They always bought candles from The Candle Factory in Georgetown, Texas.
I thought at the time that this was a particularly nice gift. Many of the candle fragrances are yummy …

I am steaming mad right now! Well let’s just say I’m a little upset. I’m sure I’m not the only one that tries to get around ironing. I love keeping a tidy home, but ironing is one part I can do without. A couple of weeks ago I …

George Forman�s �Next Generation� grill is probably the most useful household appliance that I have ever used in my life. This is great for a mother with little time, a professional who wants a quick meal or a college student who does not know how to cook. I used …

I made this purchase over a year ago and I really love this thing. Dusting can be a very difficult task and I am amazed at how easier it is to dust when using this. I purchased it from Wal-Mart and I paid 50 dollars for it …

Every now and then I stray from my regular products to try something different to see if it will work. I picked up a bottle of All Ultra Free Clear Liquid Laundry Detergent from Walmart one day on one of those whims. I got the bottle of detergent for …

I watched the Home Shopping Network late one night where they were airing the ‘Swivel Sweeper’ and I was immediately bought by the advertisement.
The Swivel Sweeper has similar functions as ordinary broom sweeper, only that this one use battery power. The sweeper can clean carpets as well as floors …

My husband and I like to entertain a lot during the autumn months when it is cool and breezy. We have purchased several items from Pier One Imports in the past and one specific thing that I like to buy at Pier One Imports is their Tea Light candles. …

Bounce fabric softener dryer sheets provide an easy, effective method of getting clothes to come out of the dryer machine soft, static-free, and smelling great. Bounce claims they invented dryer sheets in 1975, and whether or not this is true, the company definitely produces an amazingly excellent line …

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 …

I have about one thousand square feet of carpeting in my house, and when the little ones spill their drinks on the floor I do not have time or money to continually hire a carpet cleaner; I mix a solution of LA’s Totally Awesome Oxygen Base Cleaner and water …

Body sponges seem to be an essential when you want to use body wash. It seems that body wash never lathers up right on wash cloths and to get the full affect of it you need a sponge. I have tried a few different sponges and never have really …

I received the ten piece Hard Anodized Cookware set from Rachel Ray for Christmas. After using it for the last 6months this is my conclusion. The cookware is pretty on the outside and has stood up to daily use without showing wear. It is pretty enough that i don’t …

We have one room in our home that always seems cold. Finally, I decided the solution would be to buy a small heater for the cold winter months. I went to The Bargain Shop and purchased the Home Exclusives Portable Ceramic Heater for just $29.99CDN plus tax.
To be perfectly …

I don’t usually like using towels to wash my dishes. I have always been more of a sponge kind of a gal. Towels can become heavy and hard to clean. None the less I’d seen some colorful Microfiber dish towels from Go Clean and decided to give them a …

This is another wonderful and fresh smelling product that works great. I never thought cleaning my bathroom could be such a pleasant experience. I get so tired of using household cleaners with harsh chemicals. Having to deal with products that have bleach and ammonia can give me tremendous headaches …