Housewares Reviews
Sunbeam Automatic Electric Blanket
I’m in North Carolina where the weather is pretty mild during the day but where there are extreme jumps in the temperature during the day. During the winter the nights are 25 degrees Celsius but the days will average between 45 and 50 degrees Celsius. Heating costs …
Weight Watchers Glass Memory Electronic Scale, WW43
Recently the bathroom scale that I had in my home for years no longer worked, so I was in need of a new one. When I saw this weight watchers scale, I loved the look of it, so I purchased it. It was more expensive that basic …
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 …
Samsung RS261MDBP Fridge
Finally! A refridgerator that had the ice and water dispenser on the door. I was determined to get one of these and when I’d finally saved up enough money and my old fridge had finally had enough, I bought the Samsung RS261MDBP Fridge. It’s a very large black fridge, …
Nordic Ware Egg Poacher and Bacon Rack Set
I bought this combo package recently at the London Drugs chain store when my plastic egg poacher broke. I’ve always been a huge fan of plastic egg poachers because they are so easy to use.
For example, instead of frying my breakfast eggs, for which I have to use …
Glisten Dishwasher Cleaner
I wanted to remove some stains and build up from my dishwasher so I decided to purchase Glisten. This product works very well and I was amazed at how well it cleaned my dishwasher. This cleaner is sold in a box and it’s priced around 5 dollars. …
Century Novelty Valentine Hearts and Bubbles Plates (Ten Per Pack)
The Century Novelty Valentine Hearts and Bubbles Plates cost me one dollar and ninety-eight cents for ten paper plates. The seven inch paper plates are good for dessert treats, snacks and light meals like a hot dog and some fries or a couple thin slices of pizza. The paper …
Mr. Bar-B-Q Non-Stick Burger Basket
We grill burgers often during the summer. Sometimes we use the grill and cook them at home, and other times we cook them over the fire when we are camping. We have found that this burger basket works well to use while camping since you can put …
Swivel G4 Battery Powered Carpet and Floor Sweeper
I know that it is kind of dumb, but I will often watch infomercials just to see what kind of cooky products people have come up with. Unfortunately there have been times when I have purchased products that I did not need just because I thought it was cool. …
Homedics HEPA Air Cleaner
I have experienced breathing problems and now that have started again. I got the Homedics Air Cleaner hoping that it will health me breathe more comfortably. This Air Cleaner states that it has a 75 CADR (Clean Air Delivery Rate). I’m not exactly sure what this means, but what …
Krylon Crystal Clear Acrylic Coating
I recently came across this product while I was making coasters for Christmas gifts. I used ceramic tile and covered it with scrapbook paper and photos that I mod podged on. I needed something that would resist the damaging effects of water but not affect my finished …
Walgreens Paper Plates Six Inch
Walgreen’s brand of paper plates run for a dollar seventy-nine for seventy-two, although a lot of times I can get them on sale for ninety-nine cents! Regardless of the price that I pay on these paper plates, I feel they’re worth the money. These paper plates help to cut …
George Forman Grill
I have owned a George Forman Grill with 5 interchangeable parts for around three years now and this product is absolutely great. The interchangeable pieces include a grill plate, steak plate, 2 different waffle plates and a shallow pan. The parts are easy to change and they are …
Jack LaLanne JLPJ B Power Juicer
I bought this juicer from walmart for $99 after I saw an infomercial on TV. It comes with a free recipe book and has a motor of 3,600rpm.
I find it most useful for extracting orange juice. One bag of baby carrot gives you 8 oz of juice but …
Zonrox Color Safe Bleach
There is Magic with Zonrox!
Admit it or not, doing the laundry was never an easy task for moms and for elder daughters like me. Most of us would opt to wash the dishes, or sweep the floor, or clean the rest rooms or fold clothes than do the laundry. …
Oxi Clean Max Force 4 in 1 Power Laundry Stain Remover
My family is a big fan of Oxi Clean products. I suppose a big part of that is because we don’t mind kneeling on the grass, digging in the dirt, or spilling sauce on a shirt. Frankly, we’re kind of messy people. So, when other stain removal treatments weren’t …
Serta Nourish Plus Memory foam Mattress
I have owned several mattresses but this is by far certainly one of the best that I have owned. This thing is perfect, I really didn’t know that a mattress could be designed so well. I have owned this for about 7 months and if I had …
Windex Clean & Shine Dry Microfibre Cloths
I found Windex Clean & Shine Dry Microfibre Cloths on sale five for a $1CDN plus tax. Each microfibre cloth came individually wrapped, in an attractive blue package, and here was the first mistake, the Windex company could easily have fitted two cloths in each package and avoided landfill …
The Magic Bullet Blender
My wife and I have bought plenty of blenders in our time and that let me be the one to say that all of them aren’t cut out to do the dirty work. You have to be careful when you buy certain blenders. I need something that is going …
Vornado DVTH Whole Room Heater
Vornado DVTH Whole Room Heater
I am constantly freezing cold. Most people would be sweating at times when you could touch my hands and feel exactly how cold I am. This is year round. At my job, it gets very cold in the winter months for me. That is why …
Aqua Pure R.O Mineral Water Plant
Water-borne diseases are commonly reported in third world countries, because there is little to no solution available for pure drinking water. Unfortunately Pakistan has this issue too. The water we get seems pure but is polluted by many chemicals and biological contamination which needs to be treated. The best …
Brawney Paper Towels
Brawney Paper Towels really stand up to their name. They are strong enough for the toughest wipe up jobs and even for scrubbing pots and pans.
They have a wide range of prints and designs to go with your kitchen decor that is sure to please anyone.
I usually buy …
Lysol All Purpose Cleaner
I bought a bottle of Lysol All Purpose Cleaner for $10 online, weighing 32 oz. Here is my review.
Lysol All Purpose Cleaner is an all-purpose cleaner which claims to erase a wide list of mess dirt and stains commonly found at home. Just like other cleaners, it was …
Corelle White Enhancements 12 Piece Set Dinnerware
My mom has a couple of dozen Corelle dinnerware sets in various designs and I grew up using them so I know the brand to be dependable and sturdy. Now that I have my own family, Corelle is also my brand of choice when it comes to everyday plates. …
Singer Computerized Sewing Machine Model 7430
When I replaced my ancient Kenmore sewing machine, I bought a new Singer computerized sewing machine, from HSN.com. Singer is one of HSN.com’s major sewing machine sellers, and there are always a variety of sewing machines for sale, especially during the holidays.
In comparison to my old machine, this …
Clorox Clean Up with Bleach Fresh Scent
I am always looking for something new to clean with. I sometimes get things on the counters that stain the counter and it is very hard to get out. I found the Clorox cleaner and thought that it might be the answer to my problems. Bleach should work to …
Steeltek Stainless Boutique Tissue Holder
I was looking to purchase a tissue holder for my bathroom and I found this Steeltek model. I purchased it a little over a year ago and I really love this thing. I found it online at Amazon and I paid 17.30 plus shipping for it. …
Hamilton Beach Single-Serve Blender
For my company anniversary, I was gifted with the Hamilton Beach Single-Serve Blender. This is perfect for me, the person who loves convenience and things that don’t make a mess or are easy to clean.
This blender allows me to make one great serving of whatever I like, be …
All Oxi-Active Stainlifter Waterfall Clean Laundry Detergent
I have been recently looking for a really good laundry detergent that does not cost an arm and a leg. I have never really had a problem with using value laundry detergents, until I noticed that my children’s clothes were still horribly stained even after washing them. I did …
Energy saving light bulbs
This is the latest in the line of Sylvania energy saving light bulbs. The Sylvania Daylight Extra 13W bulb is made for a standard living room or bedroom lamp.
The Sylvania mini is made up of three coils of white fluorescent tubing. When I saw it, I was hesitant to …
Glade Air Infusions
The Glade company has done it again! I love Glade air infusions air freshening spray. I probably would not have bought a can of it, as I love the standard old glade air freshener, but I got a coupon from the Sunday paper for buy 1 get 1 free. …
Paos Antibacterial Dishwashing Liquid Soap, 2800ml
The Paos Anti-bacterial Dishwashing Liquid Soap is the household consumables that as a mother I cannot live without. Of all dishwashing liquids that have been advertised, the Paos Anti-bacterial Dishwashing Liquid Soap has become my favorite for several reasons. This product is locally made in Taiwan and definitely not …
Nu Wave Oven
I bought my Nu Wave oven back in late 2008, and since then it has become a staple in my kitchen. I honestly don’t use my bulky convection anymore because this unit does it all plus some. This little oven takes up as much space as a couple toasters …
Boulder Holiday Print Ultra Strength Paper Towels
The Boulder Holiday Print Ultra Strength Paper Towels can be purchased from ALDI Food Market stores for one dollar and twenty-nine cents. That’s a low price, especially considering seventy sheets come on a roll. The rolls are sold in single packs. Now the Boulder off brand isn’t quite as …
Howkins pressure cookers
During the inauguration of my new flat, which we have bought, we got some gifts and among which the Howkins classic pressure cooker is one, which is very good. It is good because, I have been using it since 4 months and while using it I came to …
Bosch Cordless Drill/ Driver (PSR. 14.4)
Being a property owner has meant a number of things: bills, bills and more bills! Oh, and a few D.I.Y problems which require solving sooner than later in order to prevent them from escalating into something major (as my mother always used to say, “a stitch in time …
Tag Red Holiday Coir Mat (Product Model Number 740138)
The Tag Red Holiday Coir Mat is a Christmas doormat that measures eighteen inches in height and thirty inches in width. Thus, because of its dimensions, it’s a Christmas doormat that provides a comfortable amount of space to wipe one’s feet. I recall paying around twenty dollars or so …
Febreze Air Effects
After watching the cheesy commercials where the people are sniffing the febreze on the ground, I didn’t know if this product would actually be good. When I went to Target I decided to pick a bottle up since our bathroom had been smelling of sewer from the water problem …
Sharp R 530 E Microwave
The Sharp R-530E Microwave is fantastic. It is one of the best microwaves that I have ever owned. I bought mine several months ago when I needed to replace my old microwave and this one is so much better that I don’t know how I got along without it.
First …
The Maytag MDB4621AW Dishwasher
My family and I have always depended on our dishwasher and I know that isn’t all that good but at the same time I think that it’s needed. Considering the fact that we aren’t always at home, the dishes need to be washed some how, some way. I solely …
Capella Benito Lx60CM
Kitchen chimney has become a sort of necessity these days. The burgeoning pollution problem equipped with becoming a bit more caution about the health of my wife compelled me to buy a chimney for my own kitchen.
I thought to do some research before getting on one. And, after visiting …
Finazzle Grount Bathroom Cleaner
Let me say a few things about bathroom cleaners and how I feel about them. One of the things that I notice about most bathroom cleaners is that they are filled with so much. There are so many chemicals that make up what we use to clean out house …
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, …
Mr. Clean Magic Eraser Extra Power
Since I cook a lot I have a really nasty cook top and extremely dirty kitchen wall surrounding my stove. I love to cook however I must admit I dread washing the most. I hate how time consuming it is to clean the stove especially after heavy cooking. That …
Expo Original Dry Erase Board Cleaner
Expo Original Dry Erase Board Cleaner is great stuff! I bought an 8 fluid ounce bottle to use on the dry erase board at work. I was very skeptical at first. I really did not think it would work as well as it does. …
Airwick Oil Warmer
The Airwick Oil Warmer is an okay product. I have used plenty of oil warmers and this one made by Reckitt Benckiser is just another oil warmer. There is nothing that separates it from other oil warmers.
It warms oil just as advertised. I could give it rating of …
FixOn Stick-On Toilet Paper Tissue Roll Holder
I wanted to add a new tissue holder to my bathroom so I decided to go with this one. It has a very basic and simple design but it works well. The installation was very easy to do. It was very cheap and I’m glad …
Diamond Strike Anywhere 250 Count Kitchen Matches
I’ve used this brand of matches for years. I just always liked them, and in many ways I prefer them to the smaller book style matches and cigarette lighters. I also like this larger sized box. It feels comfortable in my hand and never gets lost. And the large …
Glade Fresh Linen Candle
I really love the Glade candles that have come out in recent years. I love having candles in my house and as a smoker, I definitely need something around to mask the scent of the cigarettes. Previously I spent a lot of time buying smaller and larger candles that …
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