Products & Tools

Here we discuss cleaning tools and products, including reviews, recommendations and homemade solutions

This is a standard (read: base model) handheld vacuum that is designed to compete with a base model handheld vacuum. The days of dust busting are over. The Dyson DC30 is perfect for cleaning up between cleanings, collecting crumbs and cleaning up after craft and small DIY projects around the house....
Do Steam Cleaners actually work?  We investigate.. Infomercial-mania I adore the art (and science) of infomercials.  I remember sitting up late at night when I was younger, watching the food dehydrator infomercial and being mesmerized by Rom Popeil’s ability to sell something seemingly useless and make it look so fascinating and...
In 1999, Proctor & Gamble introduced us to Swiffer. A Swiffer can be best explained like a razor and blade sales strategy. You purchase the razor handle for a great price, and you'll always have to pick up the refill for that exact handle and pay whatever price the...
You've seen the commercials. You know the products. We're told our homes are a veritable hotbed for all germs, spores, bacteria, mold, and mildew. It's quite miraculous that we aren't all battling plague 24/7. Ok, sarcasm aside, I think we're being a little oversold on the whole notion of...
We've all seen the commercial - our favourite fast-talking felon is back with a new cleaning tool that will solve all of life's problems for the low, low price of $19.95 (plus shipping and handling of course).  Well, I ordered one and released a video on my YouTube channel...
Full disclosure, I'm not a fan of hand sanitizer because I much prefer good old fashioned handwashing with soap and water. I feel it's cleaner, I can't explain it, but I do. However, at times, I can't access 'old reliable' and hope to goodness I don't accidentally touch my face or...
This is a very interesting debate. Last evening, my friends and I partook in a nerdy pumpkin carve-off and had a ball. I casually surveyed them amidst our carving fiasco to find out their thoughts and buying habits when it comes to cleaning products. Here were the characters I had...
There's a fascinating new invention out of Germany which is apparently supposed to make cleaning and sanitizing a snap.  The product is spray on glass. It is proven to keep food prep areas, hospitals, homes and practically any other space you can think of clean and germ free. http://www.nanopool.biz/en/news/45-the-miracle-spray-on-glass-that-stops-the-bugs- According to...
Sponges and cloths are playgrounds for nasty kitchen bacteria. Bacteria goes everywhere because we spread it about while cooking, cleaning, and preparing meals. Just think of how many times you touch and use that dish towel while preparing a dish such as roast chicken! The concept of paper towels is what...
Orange oil products, like orange essential oil, work well even at removing adhesive stuck on glass or a price tag stuck on a vase. I hope I have shown you throughout my blogs how we can create clean and safe homes—naturally. Often what we find in the fridge and pantry...