Housewares Reviews
Mr. Clean Magic Eraser
You probably have seen all of those Mr. Clean Magic Eraser commercials where there is this big spot, that looks impossible to get out, is magically wiped away. So, does it really do that? Well, the commercial hooked me and I did buy some just to find …
Top Care Double Tipped Cotton Swabs
These swabs are wonderful. They have so many different uses. They work well hygiene needs and they also work well around the house when I need to clean or remove something from a tight area. I purchased these from Wal-Mart. They are sold in a …
Power House Furniture Polish
The Power House furniture Polish isn’t for all types of furniture, it’s more of a wood polish. It uses lemon oil to “clean, restore, and condition wood”. When you first spray the polish on something and wipe, it appears to work really well. I makes the wood look much …
Hoover S1120 Hand-Held Vacuum in Blue
I have wooden floors throughout my home so I do not have a need for a large vacuum. I have a Bissell stick vacuum in green and I have my Hoover S1120 Hand-Held Wet/Dry vacuum for small messes that are an easy cleanup. I bought mine at Wal-Mart …
Spic and Span
I use this floor cleaner for years and years it is called Spic and Span. I like the cleanlinest that is provided by this product.
I use it throughout my house, I like to pour a little cit into a warm bucket of water and dilute it a bit, …
Craftsman 14.4V Cordless Drill Set
I recently purchased for my husband as his birthday gift the Craftsman 14.4V Cordless Drill with Flashlight, 2 batteries, charger and case. All of this came as a set. And I thought it would be a really cool birthday present as my husband loves tools and was in need …
Samsung 3.8 CU High Efficiency Washer
Samsung’s new 3.8 cubic foot high efficiency washer is pretty cool. Its said to reduce about ninety two percent of your energy cost too which helps to ease the $1400 cost it typically goes for in local stores these days. You can even get it in those shiny …
Rival 38651-C 6-Quart Slow Cooker
I love to cook but I tend to be very busy, so having a slow cooker fits perfectly into my lifestyle. As with any busy lifestyle, I am always looking for quick ways to make yummy meals. Having this slow cooker makes it all possible. Not only is this …
GE Hand Held steam cleaner
Because I wanted house cleaning to be a lot easier, I am always looking for tools, gadgets and just about everything to make it easier and with all of the gadgets out there claiming to perform miracles I purchased a GE Hand Held steam cleaner to help with cleaning …
Rac Ultra Insecticide
We live in the area where there are so many mosquitoes and it is impossible to avoid them, specially during the summer. They are everywhere. I’ve read somewhere that mosquitoes really like A+ blood type. Guess which blood type I have? A+ of course. I consider that really interesting, …
Osram Energy Saving Lightbulbs
I moved into a new flat about eight months ago and my generous landlords (a local housing association) gave me a house warming gift of a large amount of Osram Energy Saving Lightbulbs. There were two different sizes in the lot I got; about 4.5 inches from the …
Shop Norpro Mini Cheesecake Pan
When I saw this cheesecake pan I thought it would be perfect to make miniature cheesecakes. I could make mini cheesecakes people would want to eat without being intimidated by a slice of cheesecake. Also, making the mini cheesecakes would be less cooking time.
I love how this pan was …
Weber 40020 Smokey Joe Gold Charcoal Grill
I trust Weber as it has been with my mother for quite a long time I think around 20 years or so and she has never had any problem as such with it. When I got married I bought ‘Weber 40020 Smokey Joe Gold Charcoal Grill’ because of two …
Pampered Chef 10″ Saute Pan
I have just gotten my Pampered Chef 10″ Saute Pan replaced: after almost 9 years of faithful service, the protective coating wore off, so I thought it was time to use the lifetime warranty the pan comes with.
The pan is very well designed: thick bottom and thinner sides …
Lysol Disinfectant Summer Breeze Scent
Lysol Disinfectant spray is a refreshing thing to have around your home. It is 99.99% effective against all germs AND it has a wonderful mistifying smell that covers all household odors. I purchase the Summer Breeze Scent spray to experience an outdoor scent iside the house. Not everyone will …
Armstrong Concentrated Floor Cleaner
My favorite floor product is Armstrong Concentrated Floor Cleaner for mopping the kitchen floor. The concentrate requires one-fourth a cup per gallon of water which makes the product last a long time and very economical. In comparison with other concentrated floor cleaners, Armstrong Concentrated Floor Cleaner is priced …
Soft Scrub Spray Gel with Bleach
I have been keen on keeping things in my home disinfected for years. I hate the thought of germs and especially cannot deal with getting sick. I keep multiple cleaners around my house, but I mostly enjoy using cleaners that have multiple purposes. I find it simpler to walk …
BakerEze 3 Piece Cookie Pan Set
Everyone needs cookies sheets in their kitchen and I am no different. The problem with cookie sheets is that after a while, they become almost impossible to get clean. When I wanted to replace my cookie sheets, all I had to do was go to Walmart. I was able …
3M Dust Remover Compressed Gas Duster
Almost three months after typhoon Ondoy/Ketsana submerged our village under 30 feet of water, we still could not shake off the dust that it brought with it, literally. My mother complains that after dusting a certain area in the morning, dust will gather again a few hours later. I …
Magic Dusters
The magic dusters are very similar to the Swiffer dusters. I have tried both, and I can now make a comparison. I bought the magic dusters in the Dollar Tree. I was a little bit skeptical at first, but figured because it was only one dollar, …
Sun Liquid Laundry Detergent Rainforest Scent
I recently had been using some really cheap laundry detergent and was quite sick of the results I was getting. I needed something that was affordable, but didn’t want something that wouldn’t even clean my laundry. I was familiar wit Sun laundry detergent and knew it worked decently. I …
Tide Total Care Liquid Laundry Detergent Refreshing Rain
I started using Tide Total Care for my laundry detergent a year ago when a sales associate at Nordstroms who was not selling it told me I should buy it to keep the color of my clothing looking as dark as when I bought it. I …
Wanjia Air Freshener in Lavender
I love scents and my room could sometimes develop weird smells as time passes. My aunt brought us some household stuff, including a box of scented deodorizers. I was drawn to the lavender scent of this air freshener called Wanjia. Maybe I was growing sick of …
Imarflex Airpot
My family and I have been using Imarflex Airpot for more than four years now. It has been a good help for us in the house. I find it very useful in our household in providing hot water. Before we were still boiling water and transferring it on a …
Invisible Glass window cleaner
I really hate cleaning glass. Why I have a glass dining room table, I’ll never know. Used to be, now matter what I did, when I stepped back and looked at it in the light….argh! More streaks!
Well, no more. I found this great glass/window/windshield/mirror cleaner called “Invisible …
Frieling Layer Cake Slicing 3 Piece Kit
I love to bake! I don’t know what it is, but every since I became a mother I have found a passion for baking. I love baking pastries, breads, pies, cakes, cookies, etc. Whatever sweet I can create with my oven I will.
I recently have been getting into learning …
The Village Candle Natural Home
I love candles. I simply can not get enough of candles. However, when I burn my candles lately they cause my allergies and asthma to flare up a lot so I had to switch to using soy candles. One of the soy candles I picked up and have just …
Scotch 3M Tear-By-Hand Tape
I’ll confess; I have this terrible compulsion. I have this need to place everything paper into 3-ring binders. Perhaps it’s just a little obsessive compulsive issue, who knows. Maybe it’s just a strong desire to achieve optimal organization. But sometimes I think I have more …
Keurig K65 series Coffee and Drink Machine
I received my Keurig K65 series a couple of years ago for Christmas, and at first I was skeptical because I have only used a traditional coffee pot with the paper filter that you put your coffee in and then pour on your water and let it drip until you …
Champion Detergent Powder with Fabric Conditioner
Champion detergent is a relatively new player in the market amongst old timers like Tide and Pride. I grew up using Pride detergent since it was what we used at home. We have been using Pride eversince it came out because it was way cheaper than the imported Tide …
Bio-D Nappy Fresh
I have recently been using Bio-D Nappy Fresh as a general stain removing product. I’m a mum-to-be so have no used nappies to wash as yet but will be using washable nappies so this product should be a godsend.
It works well as a natural, ethical stain …
Hormann Supramatic E/P Garage Door Opener
Our old garage door motor was too noisy that every time someone opens it, the noise could be heard by the entire household if not half of the neighbourhood. No one actually complained and we must’ve have been one of the first ones on our street to install an …
Convection Oven CO-100
This is one of the best gifts I have received in my life. Not only because it has served me well for so many years but because it was a gift from two of my children many Christmases ago. I couldn’t be more pleased since, knowing it’s …
Easy Off Oven Cleaner Fume Free Max
I got sick of having to smell the horrible odor from oven cleaner when it was time to clean the oven. I had heard of Easy Off having an oven cleaner that was fume free and so I decided to try that. The commercials stated that it would get …
Village Candle Natural Home in the scent Pear & Anise
I really enjoy burning scented candles. However, I have not been able to burn candles because the smoke coming from the candles causes asthma attacks to flare up wicked. I did find this soy candle called Village Candle Natural Home in the scent Pear & Anise when I was …
Duracraft Stand-Up Fan
Description- The Duracraft stand up fan is a fan that stands off the ground. The one I have is white but you may be able to find it in other colors if you look for it. It is about 5 foot tall and the fan unit itself is round. …
Sony Dash Personal Internet Viewer
I can’t believe I actually got this little media player. This isn’t exactly a tablet, but it is a pretty neat hand held device. The Sony Dash is a small 7 inch hand held that has many capabilities. I personally would not consider this as a tablet as some …
Eurow Microfiber Cloths
I bought a bottle of Eurow Microfiber Cloths for $30 online, for 36 pieces. Here is my review.
Eurow Microfiber Cloths are made with cotton which makes the threads and fibers look even. The texture of these cloths is not that rough, but not smooth, either. They actually look …
Baygon Chalk Roach and Ant Killers
I was cleaning my cabinets and closet during the weekend. I was so frustrated seeing some cockroaches roaming around my closet. Then I checked my cupboard, there I saw a lot of cockroaches and even ants. I still have some insect repellants left but I don’t like its smell. …
Studio G Glitter Glue
I have always loved Studio G products because they are so inexpensive, and craft supplies can get so ridiculous. I purchase many of their clear stamps, ink pads, and now I am in love with their glitter glue. But, I never liked it before because back when it first …
Sterilite 36 quart wastebasket
I use this trash can for one of my bathrooms and it works very well. It’s made by Sterilite which always makes really good products and that’s one of the main reasons why I decided to go with this particular one. I purchased it from K-Mart about …
Swissco Jumbo Mesh Body Sponge with Suction Cup
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 …
The Superior Clean of Borax
Some of you may have heard of Borax. It’s a laundry additive that has been around since the 50’s. I came across it a few years ago while watching “How Clean is Your House”. They used it to clean anywhere from bathtubs to clothes. I used it and loved …
Biaggia Pizza Oven
My wife and I were given our Biaggia professional-style pizza oven last Christmas. As thoughtful of a gift as that was, today I put it in with the other stuff I intend on putting on the curb for Easter Seals. While the fancy silver design of the Biaggia Pizza …
Bostik
When we moved to our new place, I realized that it was small, really small. And since we moved here and that was two months ago, I had been planning to put a mirror in the dining area because I wanted to give it a semblance of a larger …
Downy (1 Wash) Fabric Conditioner
Using a fabric conditioner on your clothes before letting them dry is a very good practice because it makes the fabric softer and fragrance. Since I rarely wash my own clothes, I am not used to the brand my favorite laundry shop is using. But one time, I have …
Wilton UB3 Stackable Cooling Racks
This is a real nifty kitchen item to have around the holidays or when we have lots of company. When pans of cookies, pies or biscuits are going in and out of the oven, this item helps to reduce counter clutter by allowing up to three rectangular, square or …
SEB Yoghurt Maker
I got this yoghurt maker when I wanted to have the possibility of making my own yoghurts. Homemade yoghurts are the best since I know exactly what I was putting in them. This was a very practical machine to have when we were stationed in a very disadvantage/undeveloped …
Good Directions Rain Gauge
We had a particularly heavy rain one night and it made me curious to find out how much rain we actually had at our home. I didn’t have any way to gauge it so I decided to buy a rain gauge. I found a decorative gauge at Walmart and …
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