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Product Rating:Product Rating: 3.0

Cape Cod Polishing Cloths for Fine Metals
Cape Cod Polishing Cloths ~ Nice for Jewelry
by amyk49
Pros: Easy to use, anti-tarnish formula, reuseable
Cons: Strong scent that isn't very pleasant, very oily.
Do you have tarnished jewelry?  You need these! ~ Product Description   Cape Cod Polishing Cloths are soft cloths pre-moistened with metal polish/cleaner.  They come in a resealable, zip-close pouch containing two ...
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May 11, 2013 Overall Rating:
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Product Rating:Product Rating: 5.0

Dial Corporation 1392999 "Purex Crystals" Fabric Softner 28 Oz, Fresh Spring Waters Scent (Pack of 6... - 24200061920
Laundry a little blah? Throw in some freshness!
by weggbw
Pros: Does what it says; cost effective
Cons: Does not soften like fabric softener (and it's not supposed to)
The sole purpose of Purex Crystals (by Dial Corporation) laundry enhancer is to give a pleasant scent to laundry.  Similar products sold by Proctor and Gamble under the Downy and Gain labels are the primary competitors for Purex on store ...
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May 11, 2013 Overall Rating:
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Product Rating:Product Rating: 3.0

OXO 36181: Good Grips ® Toilet Brush & Canister
Hide the toilet brush with the Oxo Toilet Brush and Canister set
by ldon526
Pros: good brush, inner drip tray within closing canister, canister hides brush
Cons: flexible neck doesn't really bend
Tucked into a corner in my bathroom, making an attempt at discreetness is the Oxo Good Grips Toilet Brush and Canister. This white toilet bowl cleaning set is set into a clamshell-like canister. When the brush is pulled up, the top opens up to ...
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May 13, 2013 Overall Rating:
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Product Rating:Product Rating: 1.0

Yankee Candle Company Yankee Candle - 3.7oz Small Jar - Strawberry Buttercream - 1178554
Not sure what Yankee Candle was thinking with their new Strawberry Buttercream Candle.
by njchicaa
Pros: long burn time, easy to find
Cons: unpleasant scent, expensive, black soot and smoke
It is spring (albeit a cold one), so I've been buying and using candles with fruity fragrances.  I like to try new ones each season, so I included Yankee Candle's Strawberry Buttercream Housewarmer Jar Candle in my most recent order.  ...
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May 13, 2013 Overall Rating:
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Product Rating:Product Rating: 3.0

Clothes Pins Traditional Wood w/ Spring 50-Pack Wooden Clothespins
Clothes Pins 50 Pack Review
by awonderingdawn
Pros: Very easy on the budget, strong springs hold even the heaviest clothes.
Cons: Absorbant wood, springs easily off-set themselves.
These are basically your stereotypical wooden clothes pins. There are two wooden sides with a metal spring holding them together. The spring is fairly strong and can easily hold even the heaviest clothing. I've hung up prom dresses, small blankets, and ...
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May 22, 2013 Overall Rating:
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Product Rating:Product Rating: 4.0

Febreze Fabric Refresher-Meadows & Rain-27 oz. - 3700019752
Like a meadow on a rainy summer day. Almost. Febreze Fabric Refresher-Meadows & Rain.
by PattyTherre
Pros: Smells fresh, versatile, doesn't stain most fabrics, non-aerosol, lighter than the original scent
Cons: Can make fabrics damp, a bit too light for carpets in my opinion
I love fresh smelling clothes, linens, and upholstery and I very often use Febreze products to help me to freshen up around the house. I bought Febreze Fabric Refresher-Meadows & Rain ...
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May 15, 2013 Overall Rating:
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Product Rating:Product Rating: 4.0

Bona Microfiber Floor Mop - WM710013350
Bona Microfiber Mop
by elzora
Pros: Microfiber mop cleans and dries my floor nicely
Cons: Mop isn't as wide as I'd like
For years I used sponge mops, but they don't work very well on my laminate floors. My floors are dark in color and are very challenging to keep clean. If I wipe them with a cleaner, any kind of cleaner (even water), I have to immediately wipe the floor ...
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May 14, 2013 Overall Rating:
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Product Rating:Product Rating: 4.0

Kraus @work s by Kraus : Thames : Granite : Carpet Tile - 704202
Easy to Install Economy Grade Commercial Carpet Tile
by bezoar
Pros: Relatively inexpensive, easy to install, perfect for a basement.
Cons: None
I had a bare concrete floor in an unfinished basement that I wanted to put a floor covering on. It did not get a lot of foot traffic, but the concrete floor had a lot of cracks, some construction stains and was always cold to walk on in bare feet. The ...
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May 14, 2013 Overall Rating:
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Product Rating:Product Rating: 3.0

Plant Based Cleaning for Dishes -- Clorox Green Works
by dlstewart
Pros: made from natural plant-based ingredients, pleasant scent, gentle on hands
Cons: not as effective on grease as I would like
I ran into trouble using my usual liquid dishwashing soap.  On the lookout for a natural product that would be kinder to my hands, I spied Clorox Green Works Dishwashing Liquid – Original at my local department store.  Into the ...
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May 24, 2013 Overall Rating:
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Product Rating:Product Rating: 4.0

Rubbermaid Commercial Products Rubbermaid 2856049 Rubbermaid Reveal Microfiber Spray Mop - 71691434580
Rubbermaid Reveal: Use Your Own Cleaning Fluid and Mop for Less
by Bryan_Carey
Pros: No need to buy special bottle of cleaner; Floating swivel head; Less waste
Cons: Pad can deposit grime when you least expect it.
Mopping is a necessary evil, but manufacturers over the years have made the task much easier and less strenuous than before. Gone are the days when mopping required bending, wringing by hand, emptying large buckets of dirty water, etc.  ...
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May 12, 2013 Overall Rating:
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Product Rating:Product Rating: 5.0

Toter 96 gal. Wheeled Trash Can Cart 025596-01GRS (723105200037)
Talkin' Trash - Toter 96-Gallon Greenstone Indoor/Outdoor Garbage Can
by bmcnichol
Pros: durable, holds four bags, wheels, attached lid
Cons: price
We live in the mountains so we need good sturdy garbage cans to keep the animals out of our trash. We have owned a few different garbage cans over the years. About two years ago we bought a Toter 96-Gallon Greenstone Indoor/Outdoor Garbage Can. ...
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May 15, 2013 Overall Rating:
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Product Rating:Product Rating: 4.0

Great Value Lemon Scent Odor Control Drawstring Tall Kitchen Bags, 13 gal
Great Value Lemon Scent Kitchen Bags. Glad we don't buy GLAD.
by stroppy100
Pros: Very strong and holds quite a lot without breaking. Decent price.
Cons: I hope you live near a Walmart...
The "Odor Control" factor is over-rated. 
Trash bags have been around ever since trash bags have been invented…it’s true! The hard part has been perfecting them to a standard where durability meets versatility. I have to say Great Value Lemon Scent Odor Control Drawstring ...
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May 16, 2013 Overall Rating:
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Product Rating:Product Rating: 5.0

Bona Stone Tile and Laminate Floor Cleaner Refill, 128-Ounce - WM700018167
Bona Stone, Tile & Laminate Floor Cleaner
by susidee34
Pros: leaves the floors sparkling, easy to use
Cons: none for me
It has been 3 years since we had our entire home stripped of carpeting and had laminate flooring installed. I know all of those people that put a whammy on laminate floors but I had a long discussion with the flooring people and installer before making ...
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May 16, 2013 Overall Rating:
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Product Rating:Product Rating: 5.0

Dawn Non Ultra Dishwashing Liquid - 00037000827894
Dawn Non-Ultra Dishwashing Liquid--the only one I buy!
by tbrown
Pros: effective oil and stain cleaner, inexpensive, multiple uses, no phosphates
Cons: not easy to find in stores
Dawn Non-Ultra Dishwashing Liquid is the original formula dish liquid from Dawn, marketed before Dawn's many “ultra” formulas hit the market.  There is no overpowering floral scent or claim to soften your hands--just a ...
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May 19, 2013 Overall Rating:
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Product Rating:Product Rating: 1.0

Renuzit Pearl Scents Super Odor Neutralizer - All Scents
Renuzit Pearl Scents Super Odor Neutralizer
by susiewho
Pros: Does not use electricity
Cons: Hazardous to pets and children. Spills easily
I love a nice scent when you walk in a home. I had my home and several others on the market and always made sure the homes smelled clean and pleasant for the realtors and potential buyers. Nothing overwhelming, of course.  One of the scents ...
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May 19, 2013 Overall Rating:
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Product Rating:Product Rating: 5.0

Vanity Fair Premium Napkins, 3-Ply, 40-Count Package (Pack of 8) - 4200035515
Elegant Paper Napkins
by elzora
Pros: Nice and thick, soft, sturdy enough to form shapes out of
Cons: More expensive
When entertaining dinner guests, or hosting for Thanksgiving or Christmas dinner, I always used to put a tablecloth on the table as well as matching cloth napkins.  The cloth napkins were a nice touch, but they became so stained over the years ...
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May 19, 2013 Overall Rating:
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Product Rating:Product Rating: 5.0

WearEver Pure Living Nonstick Ceramic Coating 12-inch Saute / Fry Pan
Happy Cooking -- Ceramic WearEver 12-inch Saute Fry Pan
by dlstewart
Pros: 12-inch pan offers more cooking surface, ceramic nonstick interior, silicon handle, easy to clean
Cons: read the fine print regarding cooking temperatures and washing (mentioned in my review)
I had purchased the WearEver Pure Living Ceramic cookware set, but it did not come with a larger frying pan.  That is why I bought this WearEver Pure Living Nonstick Ceramic Coating 12-inch Saute / Fry Pan. Description This ...
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May 20, 2013 Overall Rating:
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Product Rating:Product Rating: 4.0

Procter & Gamble Mr. Clean Magic Eraser 2 ea - 037000042495
Mr. Clean Magic Eraser Original -- Quick and Easy Cleaning
by tbrown
Pros: great quick and easy cleaning; reasonably priced
Cons: pads disintegrate with vigorous use
Mr. Clean Magic Eraser Original is a product I use almost daily for quick and easy multi-purpose cleaning. The Magic Eraser pads are just that—rectangular white foam pads (measuring 4x6x2.4x1.0 inches). The original version of the pads have ...
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May 21, 2013 Overall Rating:
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Product Rating:Product Rating: 4.0

Wilson & Fisher Savannah Resin Wicker 3-Piece Cushioned Swivel Rocker Set
Wilson & Fisher® Savannah Resin Wicker 3-Piece Cushioned Swivel Rocker Set
by ddustyrose
Pros: Comfortable, indoor/outdoor use, looks nice, swivels and rocks
Cons: None yet
We have a Big Lots where I can sometimes find good deals if I keep an eye on the paper. I was needing some patio furniture for my upper veranda and when I saw the Wilson & Fisher Savannah Resin Wicker 3-Piece Cushioned Swivel Rocker Set for ...
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May 22, 2013 Overall Rating:
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Product Rating:Product Rating: 2.0

Daily Liquid Cleaner by Granite Gold - 856954000029
Granite Gold Daily Cleaner
by elzora
Pros: Easy to use, cleans and doesn't streak
Cons: It smells awful
Our kitchen counters and island are made from Staron, a material that is similar to Corian, and they scratch very easily.  They were professionally buffed out a few months ago, and the contractor who did the work told me to use Countertop Magic ...
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May 22, 2013 Overall Rating:
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Product Rating:Product Rating: 1.0

The Amazing Defective Pocket Hose
by walkerpkw
Pros: Works as advertised. Cool home & garden tool, for about a week.
Cons: 2 of 2 purchases leaked in the same place.
Finally someone’s reinvented the garden hose however of the 3 brands currently available: XHose – FlexAble Hose – Pocket Hose” they all seem to have the same flaw. From what I’ve read in reviews the Pocket hose ...
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May 24, 2013 Overall Rating:
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Product Rating:Product Rating: 4.0

Pure Citrus Orange Air Freshener
by elzora
Pros: 100% natural, made from orange oils, smells good, removes odors
Cons: Not quite as nice smelling as Orange Mate, in my opinion
I've used air fresheners that are made with essential orange oils for years, but the Orange Mate brand I used to buy wasn't available, so I bought this Pure Citrus Orange Air Freshener instead. Description Pure Citrus Orange Air ...
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May 24, 2013 Overall Rating:
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Product Rating:Product Rating: 4.0

Yankee Candle Company Yankee Candle 7 oz. Meadow Showers Candle Tumbler - 1230651
Yankee Candle Meadow Showers is my new spring candle!
by yarnlady25New Member
Pros: It has a wonderful fragrance I loved it so much gave one as a gift.
Cons: The wick is long you must trim it if you do not want black soot.
I wanted a new Yankee Candle scent for spring. I have been using this candle for about 2 months now and would purchase this scent again. I love to burn this candle especially on a rainy day. It gives the house warmth and a wonderful fragrance. Rainy ...
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May 14, 2013 Overall Rating:
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Product Rating:Product Rating: 5.0

Reckitt Benckiser Old English Lemon Oil 16 fl oz
Absolutely love this product!
by erinashley19New Member
Pros: Great smell, reasonable price, convenient to find, works great on all types of wood.
Cons: None!
I've been using this Old English Lemon oil to clean and polish wood furniture since I was a teenager doing chores for my mom. Now as an adult with my own home it's the only furniture polish I use! It's great for all types of wood. Not only your ...
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May 15, 2013 Overall Rating:
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