Tuesday, August 31, 2010

Clear2O Filter (3 Pack) This instant


I have used this pitcher for years now and still enjoy the results. The replacement filters I just received were perfect with fast shipping and a good price.Get more detail about Clear2O Filter (3 Pack).

iRobot 530 Roomba Vacuuming Robot, White Immediately


I bought one over a year ago.
I put it to work once or twice every week and it does wonders. The amount of dust it finds is incredible. I take good care of it, having read once or twice through the irobot forums to get some basic info.

There was once snag, though. The teeth of its side brush broke and i had to buy a replacement but that was the only problem in a year and a half.

I can only say it's a great device and it does what it advertisements say. It you're even a little bit tech savvy go and get it now.

I took one star off for the broken brush and the lousy customer support which luckily i didn't need, yet. Also, i wouldn't recommend it for someone without any technical know-how.

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Monday, August 30, 2010

Oxo SteeL Soap Squirting Dish Brush Best Quality


the product looks nice, but the handles leak soap in the storage rack. both of mine leak where you fill the soap. i still love them though.Get more detail about Oxo SteeL Soap Squirting Dish Brush.

Hoover UH70015 Platinum Collection Cyclonic Bagless Upright Vacuum Cleaner Get it now!


This thing is just plain amazing. The canister is SUPER easy to clean, cord is extra long, blue LEDs let you know what carpet setting you are on, and lights up the power button. LED on the bottom tells you if the floor is clean or dirty, super easy to use (its a heavy unit, but as soon as it powers on its almost as if it has an push assist motor), awesome colors, and very powerful. Everything you could ask for in a vac. A+!Get more detail about Hoover UH70015 Platinum Collection Cyclonic Bagless Upright Vacuum Cleaner.

Sunday, August 29, 2010

Oxo Good Grips Upright Broom and Dustpan Set, Silver Buy Now


I love how this broom and dustpan set does not leave bits on the floor and underneath the pan after sweeping! It really gets everything. I love the ergonomic handles and it's compact enough to set aside in one corner. It is not bulky and I love the silver/grey color. The quality is excellent! This replaced an old set that broke down easily and I had to throw it out. I wish I found this sooner.Get more detail about Oxo Good Grips Upright Broom and Dustpan Set, Silver.

Swiffer Dusters Refills, 10-Count Boxes (Pack of 3) Order Now


Dust is a big problem for me because it triggers my allergies. I try to keep my environment as dust-free as possible by running an air filter 24/7 and by dusting frequently with a Swiffer duster.

- The Swiffer Duster Works
Traditional dusters and dusting cloths oftentimes just push dust around especially on surfaces where there's a heavy buildup of dust. Not the Swiffer. The Swiffer picks up dust so well that it requires just one or two passes to get any dusty surface completely free of dust. Once the dust is locked in the Swiffer, it stays locked in, so it won't get released back in the air.

The flexibility and fluffiness of the Swiffer allow you to easily get around office equipment, kitchen appliances, and other objects into all the nooks and crannies. It really makes light work of dusting tabletops, window ledges, window blinds, and other surfaces.

- How It Works
Each Swiffer duster comes out of the box looking more like a pad. It needs to be pre-fluffed before use. To fluff, grab both ends of the pad with the dusting surface up. Do not stretch it taut; leave some slack in the middle. Next, shake the duster vigorously by moving both hands in a see-saw motion. Now, your duster is all fluffed up and ready for use!

- Why It Works
A newly fluffed up duster resembles cotton candy. The airy mass of material is made up of a lattice-like network of countless frizzy strands of microfibers that are responsible for trapping the dust they pick up. These microfibers are also electrostatically charged to attract dust.

-- Comparisons --

> Swiffer vs. Traditional Duster
A traditional duster does not pick up dust as well as the Swiffer and some of what it picks up oftentimes get released back in the air! The Swiffer readily picks up dust in one or two passes. Once dust is locked in the Swiffer, it stays locked in.

> Swiffer vs. Microfiber Cloth
A microfiber cloth picks up dust very well, but its surface quickly gets saturated with dust and it quickly loses it's effectiveness. The Swiffer, on the other hand, can pick up and lock in a lot more dust before it needs to be replaced.

> Swiffer vs. Chemically Treated Cloth
The chemically treated dusting cloths often leave streaks on glass and other smooth surfaces. Not the Swiffer. Since the Swiffer works by using electrostatically-charged fibers, it won't leave streaks behind.

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Of all the different types of dusting products I've tried, Swiffer works the best. I love how readily it picks up dust, and as someone with severe allergies, I can certainly appreciate the Swiffer duster's ability to lock the dust in to prevent it from being released back into the air. 5 stars!Get more detail about Swiffer Dusters Refills, 10-Count Boxes (Pack of 3).

Saturday, August 28, 2010

Debbie Meyer Green Bags Decide Now


This 4-star rating is based entirely on my success in storing bananas at room temperature, and not on results with other refiger. or non-refiger. foods. The G. Bags work great to slow down the ripening of bananas . I estimate that they make a banana taste OK for at least 3 more days than usual, maybe even for 6 or 7 more days, depending on how firm and sweet, etc., you want them to be.

Apples kept in the fridge in Green Bags seem to stay good longer than in plain, clear bags. How MUCH longer, I can't judge.


The main disadvantages for us:

-The sharp ends of the banana stems occasionally tear a hole in a bag. But I can quickly patch the hole with a piece of "package sealing tape", or "Scotch" tape.

-The green color of the bag makes it a bit harder (compared to an uncolored, clear bag) to see how green or yellow/ripe the bananas are, without opening the bag to look inside. As a result, my super-busy wife seems to eat fewer bananas than before. So I have taken to trying to remember to always leave 1 or 2 bananas outside a bag, so she will quickly see & grab one.

-Do the bags help greatly with other veg.'s & fruits? (WARNING: LONG, run-on sentence follows!) For stuff we refrigerate, I'm not certain, and in any case I can't test them for a decent period of a month or 2, because my wife, who does the shopping, hasn't transferred the stuff from the clear bags from the store, into D.M.'s Green Bags, and because I haven't made the effort to do it promptly myself, and even if I did, I'm not the one who "cooks" w/ the celery, clementine oranges, lettuce, etc., for the week or 2 or 3 in which the food either stays good or goes stale.

ENJOY!


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9 Kenmore 50558, 5055, 50557 Mircrofiltration Canister Vacuum Bags Right now


B&M Housewares is advertising EnviroCare bags for Kenmore Canister vacs 5055, but is shipping a very low end Dust Vacuum Corp (DVC) bag. They are not microfilter, they are not even as large as the standard bag. Total Bait and Switch. Shame on you BM.Get more detail about 9 Kenmore 50558, 5055, 50557 Mircrofiltration Canister Vacuum Bags.

Friday, August 27, 2010

Lowest Price Bounty Paper Towels, White, 15-Count Package


I have a problem (due to medical problems) in carrying "groceries"
into the house. Having them delivered is a real blessing. This product is something I have used for years, and having a supply of it on hand, is truly wonderful.Get more detail about Bounty Paper Towels, White, 15-Count Package.

Low Price Swiffer Wet Jet Starter Kit


I like the idea of the product, but I find two major problems with it.. First, after I took the first pad off, I've now tried 5 new pads and the first pad basically gunked up the velco so bad that nothing will stick to it now.. I've tried cleaning off the velcro, but it's basically just dirt cheap velcro. So now I put the pad on the floor and push it around with out sticking.. Can't tape it it (this gets wet, remember).. Second, I find out that my heavy duty rechargable batteries only last about 4 days.. Maybe a sum total of 15 minutes of mopping time and a few minutes of actually spraying time.. It seems like there is a serious current leak in this pump system...

I've used it about a dozen times now and I'm throwing it away... It's a good product idea, but I must have gotten a bad one since others have had better luck because this was a pure waste of money.. I think i'll stick to a standard mop for cleaning and get a plain old swiffer for dust...Get more detail about Swiffer Wet Jet Starter Kit.

Thursday, August 26, 2010

Save Snap-N-Store SNS01658 Double Wide CD Storage Boxes Holds up to 330 CDs (Glossy Black with Chrome Accents)


The construction is flimsy; the center dividers do not line up in the center thereby rendering the box useless. The snaps unsnap really quickly. Will find something else and I give it a minus one star.Get more detail about Snap-N-Store SNS01658 Double Wide CD Storage Boxes Holds up to 330 CDs (Glossy Black with Chrome Accents).

Discount Seventh Generation White Paper Towels, 112-Sheet Rolls, 2-Ply Sheets, 3-Count Packages (Pack of 10) [Amazon Frustration-Free Packaging]


Pretty good paper towels, not too thrilled about the absorbancy, but I like it that they are green so I will continue to purchase them. I get a huge case with subscribe and save, which I use for many, mnay products. It makes my store runs less frequent. Plus you get a 15% discount and free shipping. The price is right on everything I get this way.Get more detail about Seventh Generation White Paper Towels, 112-Sheet Rolls, 2-Ply Sheets, 3-Count Packages (Pack of 10) [Amazon Frustration-Free Packaging].

Wednesday, August 25, 2010

Cheapest Clear2O Water Filtration Pitcher


First, If you happen to check some of my recent reviews you may see a bunch of 5 star reviews. Believe me I'm hyper critical of items I buy, BUT "I research these items to death" and luckily most of the time I get the best one...at least for me. So now to the review.

I have been using Pur Filter Pitchers for years. Water always tasted great from Pur, BUT they ALWAYS clogged BADLY after minimal use. My latest Pur Pitcher after about 5 weeks of use would take almost 3 hours for the water to finally fully filter thru..that's nuts! This time I checked Consumer Reports..and found this Clear2o rated #2 by a point or 2 next to a $100-ish pitcher. Pur and Brita were at least 30-40 points DOWN from THIS Clear2o. Turns out Consumer Reports seems to have gotten this one right. WOW, after about 60 seconds..you have great tasting water totally filtered and ready to use, I think NINE cups!. As the Clear2o uses pressure from your faucet..even at the end of the filter's life span you can still expect a full pitcher of filtered water in 60 seconds or less. Compare THAT to 3 or more hours on a Pur. The filter has an indicator of green, orange, and red, so you will KNOW when it's time to change the filer, no more guessing!

Consumer reports also says the Clear2o filters yearly cost are about 1/2 of Pur...not sure about Brita. The Clear2o most importantly supposedly is a BETTER filter than Pur and Brita as to what it will filter out. So you get super fast filtering that is superior to Brita and Pur and it will never slow down till you replace the filter.

My only criticism is the tube that attaches to he faucet is a bit short and not so soft as others mentioned. My first time attaching it, the pitcher tipped over, actually twice. But after a couple tries you get used to how to connect the tube...and I have to say it's actually fun to fill this thing! :) One other thing that you may or may not like..the spout on the Clear2o is rather wide..so water comes out FAST. Once you know this, it's fine..but you have to be a little more careful when pouring from this pitcher if you don't want to overfill your glass..etc.

All in all I am REALLY impressed with this Filtering system. Worst part is trying to FIND it in stores. I finally found mine in a Walmart..was about $11 on sale..a 3 pac of filters were $25 there.

This company Applica? Seems to be involved with some huge companies such as Black and Decker so I feel rather confident they will be around a long time, and hopefully the filters, pitchers, will be easier to find locally..even on Amazon.
I think you are going to LOVE this thing!!Get more detail about Clear2O Water Filtration Pitcher.

Cheap Honeywell 18155 SilentComfort Permanent, True HEPA Air Purifier


This is on the low end, price-wise, for an air purifier for the room size, but it does a good job. My wife was sneezing like mad due to a shedding dog. This (and a new vacuum cleaner) solved the problem. Quiet and effective. Good unit.Get more detail about Honeywell 18155 SilentComfort Permanent, True HEPA Air Purifier.

Tuesday, August 24, 2010

Buying Pantry Moth Traps - Set of Two


UGH! We've developed a moth problem. It was a bag of birdseed. I didn't know what was happening! At first it was one moth... then two... three... SIXTEEN. I thought perhaps they were attracted to the light. Then, I noticed they had created cocoons on my coats in the back walkway. WHAT! NO, MOTHS! NOT THE COATS! But no, they weren't eating the coats. THEY WERE FLUTTERING INTO THE CUPBOARDS AND MAKIN' BABIES ALL OVER THE FLOUR AND GRAINS! Now that it's Spring time, we don't just have a moth problem. We have spiders coming out of the woodwork looking for a place to squat and eat for free! Moths = spiders. I don't mind the spiders since they help to keep away the bad insects, but they aren't very aesthetically pleasing and they give me the willies. Plus, if I let this get out of hand, what comes after the spiders, RATS? My cat is too fat and lazy to hunt rats! Basically, I just don't want my house to turn into some sort of zoological phenomenon.

Needless to say, this little lady was peeved off. I declared war against the moths. I wanted to buy little moth-sized baseball bats and beat them senseless. I wanted to make the moths pay for all of the goodies I had to throw out of my pantry!

So I bought this trap. And it works pretty well, actually. I put it out about 4 days ago and we've caught 5 moths so far. I haven't seen any fluttering around the house and I'm quite glad about it. Unfortunately, the moths are still alive (4 days later). Even though I made a big deal about waging some great war on the moths, I sort of feel sad for the little guys when I walk near the trap and their little antennae are just a'goin', waving around as if to say "heeelp meee! heeeeeeeelp meeee!"

But if you can handle that sort of thing, then by all means, buy this moth trap. It is perfect for pantry moth problems.Get more detail about Pantry Moth Traps - Set of Two.

Buy Caselogic DVB-200 200 CD/DVD and 92 Liner Note Capacity (Black)


Its held up great so far. I own two of them and my mom has one. Very handy.Get more detail about Caselogic DVB-200 200 CD/DVD and 92 Liner Note Capacity (Black).

Sunday, August 22, 2010

Where To Buy Electrolux EL490A Oxygen3 PlasmaWave HEPA Air Purifier, Black


Warning: this is not a cheerleading, pat-myself-on-the-back review.

Having owned the highly rated Friedrich C90a, I am not new to air cleaners. Two years ago, I moved to another state by car, and didn't want to take that rather large air cleaner with me. I figured I could use a slimmer air cleaner this time, and thus bought this one.

Ordered one on Monday. Amazon shipped it on Tuesday. Fedex delivered it on Wednesday. Kudos to both Amazon and Fedex for fast shipping and delivery. Unfortunately, the unit itself is a joke compared to my old air cleaner when it comes to cleaning power. The fan has to be on high and the front panel has to come off for it to clean anything at all. There are only four tiny slits along the front cover for the air to move through. There is no way for the fan to suck anything through it on low power. You can test the cleaning power of your air cleaner by holding something really fine such as a small piece of lint/hair a few inches in front of the air filter and drop it down. If it gets sucked in, then your air cleaner is working as it should. If not, then you have a gloried fan. The odor sensor does work though.

Now let's look at the cost of operating this thing. On Amazon, a carbon filter cost $11.99 and it needs changing every 3 months. The main filter costs $59.99 and needs changing once a year. That's over $100 a year to operate this glorified fan.

Dear readers, just because it blows air out doesn't mean it works well as an air cleaner. All that means is it just blows air out like a fan.Get more detail about Electrolux EL490A Oxygen3 PlasmaWave HEPA Air Purifier, Black.

Shop For LG LT600P Water Filter, 1 Pack


I ordered the 5231JA2006B/LT600P LG Refrigerator Replacement Water Filter Cartridge
removes the following impurities from your drinking water:

99.35% of Lead at pH 6.5
99.31% of Lead at pH 8.5
91.20% of Mercury at pH 8.5
96.70% of Mercury at pH 6.5
96.30% of Benzene
99.99% of Cysts
95.90% of Atrazine
99.09% of Lindane
93.06% of 2,4-D
97.60% of Chlorine
99.30% of Turbidity
99.90% of Particulates (Class I)

HOWEVER, instead I received the 5231JA2006A LG Refrigerator Replacement Water Filter Cartridge
removes the following impurities from your drinking water:

97.4% of Chlorine
93.2% of Particulates (Class I)

You can pick up the "A" cartridges for about $30, and they only remove Chlorine and 93% particulates.

I was unable to return via the web, and now have to contact Customer Service.

This the second Amazon approved vendor who sent me the wrong or bogus itemGet more detail about LG LT600P Water Filter, 1 Pack.

Saturday, August 21, 2010

Thermos Nissan 16-Ounce Stainless-Steel Insulated Bottle


It keeps coffee very hot for a good long period of time, never spills in my briefcase, and saves me a dollar a day.Get more detail about Thermos Nissan 16-Ounce Stainless-Steel Insulated Bottle.

Hoover SteamVac Dual V Widepath Carpet Cleaner, Plum, F7411-900 Review


I bought this after I broke my Bissel. It came from Best Buy. I paid for the extended warranty. At the time the closest Best Buy to my home was about 30 minutes away. I got it home, put water and cleaner in it and turned it on. The brushes didn't spin. I read the manual again and called Hoover. They just told me to exchange it. I exchanged it, brought a new one home and cleaned my carpet. It worked for about 3 weeks and the brushes broke again. (I used it to clean up after my dog that liked to get into flower pots) The same thing happened to 2 others. The last one leaked really bad. I went through 4 of Hoover cleaners before I took the last one back to Best Buy and got my money back. I bought another Bissel and it has worked since.Get more detail about Hoover SteamVac Dual V Widepath Carpet Cleaner, Plum, F7411-900.

Friday, August 20, 2010

Whirlpool 8171434K Large Air Purifier Carbon Pre-Filters, 4-Pack Top Quality


We have had our Whirlpool 450 air purifier for a little more than 2 years, and find that these pre-filters last 3+ months as advertised.

We have also tried a "generic" replacement pre-filter, which worked fine. After switching back to these (as there was not much savings with the other, and they're not offered on Amazon), I realized that these Whirlpool filters have nice little "slits" that help them attach in the right spot inside the air purifier. (That being said, the slits also make it such that there is a definite "up" or "down" to the filters.)

This package of pre-filters arrived in a tidy box (convenient for storage). I'm sure we'll be back for more, as its tough to beat the price and quick shipping.Get more detail about Whirlpool 8171434K Large Air Purifier Carbon Pre-Filters, 4-Pack.

Bissell 76T8 Versus Bare-Floor Vacuum Cleaner with Brushless V-Shape Technology This instant


Works really well. The only downside is it leaves some small red streaks on our wood floors. They come off pretty easily, but I'd give it a 5 out of 5 it if weren't for that.Get more detail about Bissell 76T8 Versus Bare-Floor Vacuum Cleaner with Brushless V-Shape Technology.

Thursday, August 19, 2010

Gardus RLE202 LintEater Dryer Vent Cleaning System Immediately


I love this. I used it to clean out our dryer vent. However, our vent is only 12 feet long. I could see that if you had a longer vent and you gunned the drill the torque build up on the rods could cause them to break. You have to take it easy and make sure you never, NEVER put the drill in reverse or risk having it come undone and loose it in the vent. The Shop-Vac attachment is handy too. The vent came out sparkly clean.Get more detail about Gardus RLE202 LintEater Dryer Vent Cleaning System.

Bissell 1200A SpotBot Pet Hands-Free Compact Deep Cleaner, Blue Illusion Best Quality


My mother bought this to share between our apartments but now we are considering getting another so we dont have to share!! :) Its exactly what we needed. Living in an apartment space is limited and it fits in the closet, above the washing machine, lots of places. Storage wont be a problem with this unit. As for use, I really set it and just walk away, the kids love watching it and I love that I am not down scrubbing spots myself. Its a stress saver thats for sure!!! Pet stains, kid stains you name it. I even took it over to my grandmothers house who had a 3+ month old COFFEE stain she didn't tell us about. Had not been even blotted up, just dried and left. I thought why not, and set it on the stain and its 100% gone. I was expecting it to start the process and me to finish it. I didn't scrub the stain myself once. I agree with the recommendations about having a dry towel near by when its done to 1) just wipe over the cleaned spot. This will help with the "crop circles" as my husband calls them. and 2) I place the bot on top of the towel so it wont get any excess water any place else.

Make sure you follow the instructions when it says the dirty tank is FULL empty it. Its easy! Dont let it go above or it WILL not suck up anymore water and wont alert you to this and when you go to pick up the bot you have a soaked area of water (and other spots). If this happens (you forget to empty the dirty tank) just empty the tank and then use the manual hose to suck up the water unless you want to run it through a cycle again. Which is fine too.

One lats thing, I also have used this products manual hand held setting to do my sofas. The top of the cushions that my cats lay on. It cleans them really well!!! This things is so versatile!Get more detail about Bissell 1200A SpotBot Pet Hands-Free Compact Deep Cleaner, Blue Illusion.

Wednesday, August 18, 2010

ZeroWater ZD-013 Filtration Pitcher with Electronic Tester, Filter Included Get it now!


First off, I've purchased thousands of products online and never sat down to review one, even though I constantly tell myself I'm going to. Well, I finally made a purchase that disappointed me enough to do so. Here goes.

I drink a lot of water. I had been using a Brita filter for years and a friend told me about Zero Water after watching the infomercial, and he espoused all of the convincing reasons to try the Zero Water, which play on my personal paranoia of contracting some communicable disease or cancer from drinking water. My Brita filter was on its last legs, so score one more for Zero Water marketing -- I went and bought the pitcher from Target.

I must say, despite the initial negative reaction from the overall cheapness of pitcher itself and the super slow fill rate, the first few weeks were blissful. The water tasted great, and it came with a nifty little water tester. I went around and tested every water source I could find with the Zero Water tester. I tested my tap water, it read 400+ (I believe it measured Total Dissolved Solids in Parts per Million), when the normal range was supposed to be 200-300. Wow. I ran that water through my Brita filter, and it still read almost 300. For shame, Brita!! I tested bottled water, and it was still read between 50-80. The Zero Water pitcher produced amazingly clean tasting water that read "0" on their tester. I was extremely satisfied with this purchase....at first.

You see, since I figured I had been drinking water that was between 200-300 TDS for g0d knows how long, I figured that Zero Water's recommendation to change the filter once it read '6' TDS was way below my tolerance of probably 100-150, figuring that I could get more life out of these extremely expensive filters (by comparison to Brita). Boy was I wrong. *** AFTER ABOUT 4 WEEKS, THE FILTER BEGAN PRODUCING WATER THAT HAD A FISHY TASTE TO IT *** I thought something had gone bad in my fridge, I thought my dishwasher was ruining my cups....it took me a long time to believe that it had to do with the Zero Water pitcher. I was in denial. No matter what I did, I had to change the filter in this thing every 4-6 weeks because the water begins tasting bad. Only one other person lives with me, so it's not even like we drink the same amount as a family would, and we still have to replace it after a little over a month due to the taste. Sometimes it's fishy, sometimes it's bitter like a rotten lemon, but either way, this pitcher lets you know when its time to fork over another $15 for a filter by producing barely potable water.

I've owned this thing for a little over 6 months now, and I'm finally fed up (well, and I ran out of my surplus of filters). I'm scrapping this thing. Consumer Reports seems to rate the Clear 2o pitcher as their Best Buy. I'm going with that one.

Pros:
Great Tasting Water (for a short period)
Cool Water Tester (but, what is it actually testing?)

Cons:
FISHY/BITTER/FOUL Taste to the Water after about 4-6 weeks
Cheap Pitcher
Filters SLOWLY (5 minutes per refill)
Filters are EXPENSIVE (~$15+ each) and don't last long
Spigot on the back drains water at a rate slow enough that it's almost completely useless
Pitcher capacity is really small (Two large cups of water, and you're refilling it....and only about half way because the reservoir is so small, due to the massive filter)

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The *only* reason I didn't give this product two stars is that for that first 4-6 weeks, the water actually tastes really good. But, look at my list of negatives -- it outweighs any small taste factor (I mean, how *good* can water actually taste, anyway? It's frickin' WATER for god sake...).

Anyway, I would recommend this product to no one. Save your money.Get more detail about ZeroWater ZD-013 Filtration Pitcher with Electronic Tester, Filter Included.

Eureka 3684F Pet Lover Mighty Mite Buy Now


Works great, easy set up, doesn't sound like a 747. It has lots of power. The extra pet attachment is great for upholstry even without a pet. I have all hardwood floors so can't tell you how it works on carpets. I think it would need a power nozzle to be most effective for carpeting.
One really nice feature is the telescoping wand. It makes it just the right height for comfort and then can reach those high, cobweb corners. The swivel nozzle can really get very flat for getting under low furniture.
I also think the hose is a bit on the flimsy side, so I'm careful not to let it crimp. That's my only con.Get more detail about Eureka 3684F Pet Lover Mighty Mite.

Tuesday, August 17, 2010

MIU 15-Inch Stainless-Steel Magnetic Knife Bar Holder Order Now


This is what I was looking for. No more space hogging knife blocks on the counter! Easy to install, strong magnet. Great size for about 5 knives, scissors and a steel. The only issue is that the plastic blocks that are supposed to hide the screws at either end do not seem to be made of good quality plastic. It is only a minor quibble, though, in an otherwise well designed, reasonably priced block. I would buy one again.Get more detail about MIU 15-Inch Stainless-Steel Magnetic Knife Bar Holder.

Household Essentials 80-Pocket Cotton Canvas Jewelry Organizer Decide Now


This is a wonderful organizer that holds a ton of jewelry.

Previously, I used a small organizer that I had made. It was overflowing and I had jewelry all over my dresser. Now it is all neatly put away in this sturdy hanger, and I have only used one side of it. I love being able to go to my closet, see all of my jewelry at once and pull out the pieces I need. It has greatly simplified this small area of my life.

The organizer is also quite sturdy. The hanger, canvas and vinyl pockets are all quite substantial. I highly recommend this product.Get more detail about Household Essentials 80-Pocket Cotton Canvas Jewelry Organizer.

Sunday, August 15, 2010

Low Price Genuine Oreck BB Canister Bags (12 Pack) Plus Filter


The product is consisten store to store, vendor to vendor. BUT, the price (including shipping) was best at Amazon. THEN, the shipping happened even faster than promised. What's not to like? THANKSGet more detail about Genuine Oreck BB Canister Bags (12 Pack) Plus Filter.

Save Bissell 32074 Style 7 Drive Belt


Belt fits perfectly. Beater bar runs like new. I recomend, as soon as it starts to slip...change the belt, it will give the vacuum the best chance to operate the way it should and save frustration for you. I might even do it by time. Put a new belt on, if it starts to slip in two years, then next time in 20 months + or - put a new one on and save the headache of planning on running the vacuum to get ready for guests, etc. and finding out you have to stop and do that! Also, take that cue to clean the beater bar, hoses, filters, etc. Simply cleaning all the junk out will make your vac seem brand new. The older Bissell that my wife bought a while ago works great, but looks like something out of a Mad Max movie, with a thousand little nooks & crannies for hair and pen tops and pieces of plastic bag to get caught in. Before you buy a new one...take it apart, clean it out and put a new belt on. The belts are cheap!Get more detail about Bissell 32074 Style 7 Drive Belt.

Saturday, August 14, 2010

Discount simplehuman Trash Can Liner J, 38-40 Liters/10-10.5 Gallons, 50-Count Box


These liners fit my slim simple human trash can perfectly. The thickness is just right - very easy to insert in the trash can, and easy, clean to remove and dispose. Great product!Get more detail about simplehuman Trash Can Liner J, 38-40 Liters/10-10.5 Gallons, 50-Count Box.

Cheapest Whirlpool 4396701 KitchenAid Top Mount Refrigerator Quarter Turn Water Filter, 1-Pack


This filter works great - I do wish there was a cheaper "generic" filter that would fit all the refrigerators - wishful thinking. But I don't blame the manufacturer for trying to make money on them. I am happy to get it more cheaply from Amazon sellers than directly from the manufacturer.Get more detail about Whirlpool 4396701 KitchenAid Top Mount Refrigerator Quarter Turn Water Filter, 1-Pack.

Friday, August 13, 2010

Cheap Caselogic PDVS-4 7-Inch In-Car DVD Player Case (Black)


I've purchased 2 of these cases and like how all my equipment can stay together. However, I wish there were some sort of outlet for the power jack when the player is in place--as it is, one corner of the player is always popped up over the edge of the case to accomodate the plug for the power. Also, the pocket for extra cables, DVDs, etc is up against the headrest, and so can never lie flat against the headrest if there's anything in the pocket...I think the pocket would be better situated on the bottom of the case to allow the headrest portion to lay flat. All said, this is a convenient case and I think it is available at a fair price.Get more detail about Caselogic PDVS-4 7-Inch In-Car DVD Player Case (Black).

Buying Oxo Good Grips POP Big Square 4-Quart Storage Container


These seal up nice and look great. I haven't had any bugs get into my cornmeal or anything else since I started using these. This size is perfect for the five pound bags of flour and sugar. When you wash them just remember to make sure all parts of the lid components are completely dry. I forgot to check once and the top layer of my sugar clumped from the little moisture that was left. It would be great if they had a spot to label on the top and sides but I found a sharpie and a piece of masking tape works fine. Also another improvement that would be nice would be if they had some sort of texture toward the bottom on the outside to help with gripping when picking up the container. These are not made to be picked up by the lid- the weight of the container will cause the seal to break. I experimented with this using water, so be sure to pick them up by the container. I like these so much I plan to buy the 2.5qt size for smaller dry goods like brown sugar.Get more detail about Oxo Good Grips POP Big Square 4-Quart Storage Container.

Thursday, August 12, 2010

Buy Bellagio-Italia CD/DVD Storage Binder (Black)


Initially, I was worried about losing all the special pictures and information included in our DVD cases. However, new DVD's have few extras and I'm not missing the space hog cases - I'm totally over it. We've eliminated six shelves of cases and taken two surprisingly heavy black bags for recycling. Like most, we bought lots of DVDs in the past. We've cut back because we download most for a single viewing and now only buy the ones we'll actually watch repeatedly. Space saving already!

Anyway, I've received four Bellagio-Italia binders. All have been well made, attractive, and in the long run they'll be a good investment (free shipping is a plus). Though I bought extra insert pages, I could only add one in each binder because the additional width impedes the closing and display on shelves. For me, one package of inserts is enough for eight binders - I can store up to 52 discs in each binder. After reading other reviews, I was worried about unwanted dust on the DVDs, but there's a plastic envelope top for each dvd slot which helps keep the dvd's clean, so there should be few problems - I've had none at all.

The binders are leather-like (similar to a good faux leather purse) and present a clean unobtrusive appearance in any room. The black with white stitching matches the TV, amp, DVD player, etc. nicely. They look good in a small space and since my book collection has greatly diminished, there are "books" in the bookcase. It's much better than the helter skelter look of DVD cases.

As you can tell, I'm really pleased and highly recommend the Bellagio-Italia binders. I'm fixin' to buy about five more to finish up our current collection and provide space for those we'll buy in the future.Get more detail about Bellagio-Italia CD/DVD Storage Binder (Black).

Purchase Cuisinart Universal Pot Rack Hooks, Set of 6


Sturdy and extra long...What else could one want? The hooks are slightly darker than they appear in the photo and darker than my others. But when you've got a HUGE pot rack laden with every conceivable type of pot, the shade of metal isn't a biggie. These are great! So reasonably priced, they are truly a bargain! If you have a steel pot rack, you'll love these. I do!Get more detail about Cuisinart Universal Pot Rack Hooks, Set of 6.

Wednesday, August 11, 2010

Order Motor Filter. Eureka Part #70082


I'm not going to spend much time reviewing such a minor product that is hard to get wrong. Suffice to say, it fits, it works, I'm happy with it.Get more detail about Motor Filter. Eureka Part #70082.

Where To Buy Kennedy Home Collection 2995 6-Inch Bed Risers, 4-Pack


Arrived on time and were exactly as promised. I was a bit disappointed to find them at Wal Mart for 8.95, but thats not the sellers fault, they did right by me and I would use them again (I would just visit walmart first)Get more detail about Kennedy Home Collection 2995 6-Inch Bed Risers, 4-Pack.

Monday, August 9, 2010

Oxo Good Grips 37481 Grout Brush Review


we purchased a floor steam cleaner which does a great job on the tiles, but can't get the grout. This brush does clean the grout very well, in a short time.It is constructed well, and designed well, so the hand doesn't get tired.Get more detail about Oxo Good Grips 37481 Grout Brush.

SentrySafe H2300 1/2 Hour FIRE-SAFE Waterproof Chest, 627 Cubic Inches, Silver Gray Top Quality


This item is great for piece of mind regarding documents you fear losing in a fire or other disaster. Legal documents such as most mortgage closing documents are too long but can be "crammed" in. It doesn't hold a ton but it is what I expected and I don't have a lot of papers that I can't live without. Definitely not a security safe so look elsewhere if that is what you are seeking. It's easily carried off but could be easier. Why no handle??? I have no problems opening and closing.Get more detail about SentrySafe H2300 1/2 Hour FIRE-SAFE Waterproof Chest, 627 Cubic Inches, Silver Gray.

Sunday, August 8, 2010

PUR 3-Stage Vertical Faucet Mount Chrome FM-3700B This instant


I have owned several of these PUR water filters, but recently needed a new one (the old one was leaking). I purchased a new version of the same thing at a local store, though it now has an electronic indicator to show when the filter needs changing and a new, easy mounting system. That model has very shallow, plastic threads and does not fit my faucet so that it easily falls off. So, I turned to Amazon and then bought this one based on the product description and the photo. However, when it arrived, it was not the original vertical mount filter shown in the photo, it is the new model with the easy-mount system. The product description on the website does not mention either the new attachment feature or the electronic indicator light, so I believed it was the other model. I returned the product for a full refund, however, Amazon did not refund the return shipping cost, which I believe it should have, since the product that arrived was not the one depicted or described.

If this fits your sink, I imagine it will work fine, as well as the other models have for me in the past.Get more detail about PUR 3-Stage Vertical Faucet Mount Chrome FM-3700B.

Thermos Nissan 12-Ounce Stainless-Steel Tea Tumbler with Infuser Immediately


Now that I've started bringing coffee and tea from home I've been testing out several different mugs and tumblers. This one, by far, beats out everything else I've ever used.

The insulation is amazing! This will actually keep my coffee hotter than the mug warmer that plugs into the wall. Even after letting it sit out for hours, the water can still be hot enough to burn your mouth (so be careful). The lids are water tight, so I don't have to worry about spilling anymore, and I can put it right in my bag without it leaking.

At times, I'll have tea instead, so the infuser is a perfect addition. I don't have to worry about fishing out the wet bag with a fork. Just put the bag in the infuser and turn the tumbler upside down (don't worry, it's water tight).

I do wish they had made this a true 12 oz. capacity rather than 11, but this issue seems minor in comparison to how much I love it.Get more detail about Thermos Nissan 12-Ounce Stainless-Steel Tea Tumbler with Infuser.

Saturday, August 7, 2010

Bissell 1719 SpotLifter 2X Portable Deep Cleaner Carpet Cleaner Get it now!


Received the product today, tested it, flawless performance. I'm really impressed with this product. I have a small kid, want to use this to keep the carpet clean enough for him. It does a good job, powerful enough, very handy & light weight.Get more detail about Bissell 1719 SpotLifter 2X Portable Deep Cleaner Carpet Cleaner.