Monday, June 30, 2014
Review of PLENTY Strong and Absorbent Paper Towels, Sold As 15 Rolls Per Case
Plenty paper towel is perfect for small or large jobs. I have never found another paper towel that does the job like this one. It is sturdy enough for me to use as a wash cloth over and over again, wringing it out and re-wetting. It is very absorbent and doesn't fall apart after one use.
Sunday, June 29, 2014
Review of Totally Bamboo 8-Ounce Revitalizing Bamboo Oil, Set of 2
This product works just fine but nowhere on the packaging does it state that it is food grade. Not sure how much of an issue this really is as you are not actually ingesting much if any of the actual oil. Mineral oil is a petroleum distillate by-product, it is also a very imprecise name as sources and types vary. "Food grade" mineral oil does have to meet a specific composition and it is unclear if this product qualifies as food grade.
I also discovered that you can buy mineral oil from your local drug store for significantly less. This is usually sold for use as an "intestinal lubricant". My local CVS currently has a 16oz bottle on sale for $3.17.
I have also read of others using walnut oil on bamboo cutting boards as a substitute for mineral oil.
I also discovered that you can buy mineral oil from your local drug store for significantly less. This is usually sold for use as an "intestinal lubricant". My local CVS currently has a 16oz bottle on sale for $3.17.
I have also read of others using walnut oil on bamboo cutting boards as a substitute for mineral oil.
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This is a good value on two bottles of a useful product. I just got a new built in cutting board in my apartment and I also bought a set of wooden spoons here on Amazon so I had need of mineral oil. The price for two of these bottles was only a couple of dollars more than one bottle alone. So, the price is right and they should last forever for me. You can also use it to brighten up wooden cabinets and other things around the house. If you have young children you don't have to worry about them chewing on wood items. Bamboo mineral oil is baby oil without the scent. It also has other uses in the bathroom like removing makeup and is good for dry skin.Best Deals for Totally Bamboo 8-Ounce Revitalizing Bamboo Oil, Set of 2
This oil really gets soaked into the cutting board I purchased this for. Tried it on an older one now it looks like new.Honest reviews on Totally Bamboo 8-Ounce Revitalizing Bamboo Oil, Set of 2
Works great on cutting boards and wood salad bowls. Have Ulu Knife from Alaska with a half moon cutting bowl that I also used this oil on. Really protected and did not change the taste of the food I cut.Find helpful customer reviews and review ratings for Totally Bamboo 8-Ounce Revitalizing Bamboo Oil, Set of 2
I've never used a similar product, so I have nothing to compare with this product. It soaks in well to my wooden cutting boards and doesnt leave any nasty residue. I do have to reapply more often than I thought.Saturday, June 28, 2014
Discount Berry Damask Microfiber Cloth
Microfiber is the greatest thing since forever. These are not only microfiber, they're RED (in a cute pattern) and anything red is a plus in my book. The pattern is nice and although it seems to be printed on and not woven in, that's a minor concern for me. These are a decent size for dishcloths and they don't shrink noticeably. I intend to order more (dishcloths are like socks in my house and for some reason tend to disappear periodically. I'm sure the laundry thief will be thrilled by these) and there are also towels in the same print. I wholeheartedly recommend them.
Friday, June 27, 2014
Best Natural Burlap Tablecloth 60 x 120" . Made in the USA. Exclusively Deals
I ordered the ivory--it had a definite pink hue.
It shed, and shed, and shed, and shed.
I wanted it for my dining room. I never used it. It would work for an outside function.
I am going to give it away.
It shed, and shed, and shed, and shed.
I wanted it for my dining room. I never used it. It would work for an outside function.
I am going to give it away.
Thursday, June 26, 2014
Regency Natural Ultra Fine 100% Cotton Cheesecloth 9sq.ft Reviews
Since the size of the cheesecloth is not in the product description, I thought I'd let everyone know that the product is actually 9Sq Ft (1 Sq Yd) Which makes it slightly more expensive than the other cheesecloths on the site.
Anyway, great cheesecloth, reasonably sturdy, not too absorptive, fine weave... I'll most definitely be stocking up on this one.
With that being said, the amount of cloth is teeny tiny.
Would I say it is "Ultra Fine"? No. They should just put thread counts or something more definitive that is not subject to interpretation. One person's ultra fine could be someone else's "wide open not fine at all."
Oh here we go, wikipedia has a cheese cloth grading system:
Grade Vertical × horizontal threads per inch
#10 20 × 12
#40 24 × 20
#50 28 × 24
#60 32 × 28
#90 44 × 36
Not sure if this is accurate but I am sure it is better than the description here on amazon. Ultra fine? Whatever that means.
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and I can say that, having used two other types of cheesecloth, this is a pretty darn good find. I was half expecting the weave to be a little finer than it is, given that "Ultra Fine" is in its name, but in practical usage it's plenty fine enough. Any finer and you should just use a coffee filter, and even though a coffee filter will get you a slightly clearer product, the yield from this cheesecloth isn't far off at all (and you'll get your liquid strained in a fraction of the time it'd take to drip through a paper filter). It most definitely is, however, noticeably clearer than what you would get from using plain jane supermarket cheesecloth. Just tonight we had hotpot (like a Chinese version of shabu shabu), and I used this cheesecloth to strain out all the gunk in the broth from cooking red meat... it also managed to capture a good deal of the oils floating on top. It's also sturdy enough that I could gently scrape the cheesecloth with a spoon while straining to prevent it from getting totally clogged up and speed up the process. I've yet to do any gelatin clarification with this cloth, but I'm sure it'll perform perfectly well (if I don't update to the contrary, assume no news is good news). Besides, a tiny bit of opacity in the broth is totally acceptable in my home as long as there aren't any separating bits of random sediments settling at the bottom. Personally, I'll take broth over consomme any day for the better mouth feel, but I digress.Anyway, great cheesecloth, reasonably sturdy, not too absorptive, fine weave... I'll most definitely be stocking up on this one.
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Larger than I expected, but pleasantly surprised. The weave is tight, though I have found myself doubling from time to time (which is where the extra length comes in handy). I use it to make ricotta and other simple cheeses, straining fruits and veggies, etc. Just rinse it out and drape it somewhere to air dry. Love it and take care of it and it'll lasts forever.Honest reviews on Regency Natural Ultra Fine 100% Cotton Cheesecloth 9sq.ft
I use this primarily to strain and thicken homemade yogurt and for the occasional bouquet garni. Cheesecloth can get pretty pricey but this one is good quality and a good value.Find helpful customer reviews and review ratings for Regency Natural Ultra Fine 100% Cotton Cheesecloth 9sq.ft
This works well for what I wanted. To keep bugs out of jars and still allow air in.With that being said, the amount of cloth is teeny tiny.
Would I say it is "Ultra Fine"? No. They should just put thread counts or something more definitive that is not subject to interpretation. One person's ultra fine could be someone else's "wide open not fine at all."
Oh here we go, wikipedia has a cheese cloth grading system:
Grade Vertical × horizontal threads per inch
#10 20 × 12
#40 24 × 20
#50 28 × 24
#60 32 × 28
#90 44 × 36
Not sure if this is accurate but I am sure it is better than the description here on amazon. Ultra fine? Whatever that means.
Wednesday, June 25, 2014
Review of Libman 00579 Mirror, Glass & Window Microfiber Cloth - 2 Cloths
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List Price: $9.99
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I have always had great luck with Libman products and these did not disappoint. You get two cloths, one red and one black. I use them everywhere. I keep one in the car to clean the inside of the windshield. They are great for wiping off mirrors. Toss them in the washer, and rinsed well, keep on going. I have used them on eyeglasses, binoculars and computer equipment. They are also great for polishing the smudges off of cell phone and tablet screens. 5-stars.
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I have always had great luck with Libman products and these did not disappoint. You get two cloths, one red and one black. I use them everywhere. I keep one in the car to clean the inside of the windshield. They are great for wiping off mirrors. Toss them in the washer, and rinsed well, keep on going. I have used them on eyeglasses, binoculars and computer equipment. They are also great for polishing the smudges off of cell phone and tablet screens. 5-stars.
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I would not recommend buying these cloths as they are cheaply made. The colors run so do not wash them with other clothes. They also have a cheap feel to them like the company just wanted to rush a product to the market. I would spend the extra money and buy some higher quality cloths.Best Deals for Libman 00579 Mirror, Glass & Window Microfiber Cloth - 2 Cloths
I looked for a black microfiber cloth for a long time this is the only one ive seen .. its a nice cloth that's pretty good size as wellTuesday, June 24, 2014
Cheap Cheesecloth Commercial Grade 3 SqYrd 27 SqFt
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List Price: $9.99
Sale Price: $4.77
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This is cheese cloth and fine cheese cloth at that. I use it to strain herbs out of tinctures and such and it works great, I do double over the section I cut off as to catch more material but I think that's the case with all cheese cloths. Not to expensive, comes quick, 27 sq ft!!!, and does the job. What more can you ask for?
Update: I still like this product and it has been working great but wanted to let everyone know something about the size of this cloth. The width of this cloth is probably only about 7 inches I would say but it is pretty long so sometimes can be hard to keep all of your material you are straining inside the cloth. So as I said before I double it over and sometimes fold it into a v shape increase the width. Also I have used one 3 foot section on 4 separate occasions and simply washed it well and left to dry and it is still holding up. It's so cheap you don't have to but I am a thrifty person like that haha
What made the cloth frustrating to me was the cloth not being square. 1ft*27ft made it all but useless. From two attempted uses to the trash can in minutes. If you need a big cheesecloth, look elsewhere. If long does the trick, this cloth will likely do the job just fine.
It gets deformed after washing (even just rinsing by hand) and the holes between the threads are pretty large, so you have to fold it into several layers.
After I got this cheesecloth, I saw one at Whole Foods for about the same price that looked much, much better. Wish I had gotten that one instead.
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This is cheese cloth and fine cheese cloth at that. I use it to strain herbs out of tinctures and such and it works great, I do double over the section I cut off as to catch more material but I think that's the case with all cheese cloths. Not to expensive, comes quick, 27 sq ft!!!, and does the job. What more can you ask for?
Update: I still like this product and it has been working great but wanted to let everyone know something about the size of this cloth. The width of this cloth is probably only about 7 inches I would say but it is pretty long so sometimes can be hard to keep all of your material you are straining inside the cloth. So as I said before I double it over and sometimes fold it into a v shape increase the width. Also I have used one 3 foot section on 4 separate occasions and simply washed it well and left to dry and it is still holding up. It's so cheap you don't have to but I am a thrifty person like that haha
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Is it a cheesecloth? Yes. Is it 27SqFt? Yes.What made the cloth frustrating to me was the cloth not being square. 1ft*27ft made it all but useless. From two attempted uses to the trash can in minutes. If you need a big cheesecloth, look elsewhere. If long does the trick, this cloth will likely do the job just fine.
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i use it to strain yogurt. works like a charm. did not have to double fold it, which is nice. would buy it again.Honest reviews on Cheesecloth Commercial Grade 3 SqYrd 27 SqFt
I bought this cheesecloth to strain cold brew coffee and it works great for that purpose. It comes in one large piece. I cut it up with scissors for the size I needed. It is good quality cloth I washed a piece of it to see if it would hold up and it did fine through a hand washing.Find helpful customer reviews and review ratings for Cheesecloth Commercial Grade 3 SqYrd 27 SqFt
It does the job for now, but I'm not sure how long it's going to last.It gets deformed after washing (even just rinsing by hand) and the holes between the threads are pretty large, so you have to fold it into several layers.
After I got this cheesecloth, I saw one at Whole Foods for about the same price that looked much, much better. Wish I had gotten that one instead.
Monday, June 23, 2014
Reviews of 10-pack 100% Warp-knitted Cotton 2 Layers Dishcloths Dish Kitchen
I was looking to replace my dish rags that were torn and ragged. After much searching, I found these. I love them because they are just the right size for me. Not as big as my old rags, but much thicker and absorbent. The variety of pastel and white colors is nice as well. They have worked well for regular daily use as well as for cleaning up a variety of messes. I may get a second package and throw out the rest of my old rags.
Sunday, June 22, 2014
Reviews of William Bounds HM Reel Salt Mill
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List Price: $36.00
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I have the Salt and Pepper mill of this style and I am very disappointed. These mills have many flaws:
1. Difficult to load
2. Pepper mill, even on the finest setting puts out whole and half cracked corns
3. The little balls that hold the handle on come unscrewed and fall to the floor, roll under the stove, fridge whatever...Also they fall off in whatever your cooking or spicing.
4. Difficult to change coarseness settings.
5. Small capacity
6. Too expensive.
I've gone through so many pepper mills, that I am just going with the big disposable kind at Sam's. Why pay $30+ for a grinder you are going to throw away in a couple of years anyway? Save yourself the hassel.My thumb pressing salt grinder apparently corroded out. I looked for a good quality salt grinder and settled on the Bounds based on reviews. It is a little larger than I expected and the grinder handle is a bit difficult to turn.
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I have the Salt and Pepper mill of this style and I am very disappointed. These mills have many flaws:
1. Difficult to load
2. Pepper mill, even on the finest setting puts out whole and half cracked corns
3. The little balls that hold the handle on come unscrewed and fall to the floor, roll under the stove, fridge whatever...Also they fall off in whatever your cooking or spicing.
4. Difficult to change coarseness settings.
5. Small capacity
6. Too expensive.
I've gone through so many pepper mills, that I am just going with the big disposable kind at Sam's. Why pay $30+ for a grinder you are going to throw away in a couple of years anyway? Save yourself the hassel.My thumb pressing salt grinder apparently corroded out. I looked for a good quality salt grinder and settled on the Bounds based on reviews. It is a little larger than I expected and the grinder handle is a bit difficult to turn.
Saturday, June 21, 2014
Plums Microfiber Cloth Reviews
It's my second set I ordered. They absorb great ,and pick easy up crumbs etc.... I use them as dish washing cloth and clean up in my kitchen. The color will fade some after several washing's, but I accept it for what I'm getting out of them !
So much better than many other cloth I had in the past.
So much better than many other cloth I had in the past.
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These 11X11 washcloths are a bit small; attractive but...the red bleeds when wet. First time in my life I've had labels turn the color of the cloth. DII has some issues with their red dyes.Best Deals for Plums Microfiber Cloth
HELLO, I GOT THESE FOR MY STRAWBERRY THEMED KITCHEN, AND THEY WER THE CUTEST THINGS EVER! THE COLOR IS VERY BRIGHT AND VIBRANT. I DON'T KNOW HOW THEY WORK, BECAUSE I HAVE NOT USED THEM. I ONLY GOT THEM FOR DISPLAY. BUT AS TO THE LOOK OF THEM---YOU CAN'T GO WRONG. I LOVED THEM.Friday, June 20, 2014
Buy Omnisax Bloom Bag 4 Shoulder Bag
This really is a lovely bag, and it holds a LOT! I was surprised at the volume. It's very, very easy to fold back up and snap up to a very small size that's easy to carry in your purse. I wouldn't want these for my regular grocery bags because they don't stand up, or have the small loops that would let the cashier hang them up for easy filling. I use the MY ECO shopping bag system for that. But for smaller loads, this is great to keep on hand.
Thursday, June 19, 2014
Norpro Marble Butter Keeper Reviews
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List Price: $20.00
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The concept of the butter keeper is fantastic, and if I had selected a ceramic product, this review would have been five stars. The marble material, while a beautiful addition to my kitchen, is, unfortunately, porous. This causes the water in the bottom portion to slowly seep out and create mildew on the bottom of the container. Although this problem leads me to give this particular butter keeper two stars, it still does the job of keeping my butter fresh and spreadable for weeks. I will be looking for a ceramic version that should solve the issue.
Pros: keeps one stick of butter fresh and spreadable for 30 days (assuming you don't eat much butter); bread/muffins don't get torn up while buttering; no butter thrown away because it's gone bad; handy; easy to clean; looks nice on cabinet or table.
Cons: you do need to remember to change out the water every three days; drips a few water drops when you open it -oh, the horror of it all!
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The concept of the butter keeper is fantastic, and if I had selected a ceramic product, this review would have been five stars. The marble material, while a beautiful addition to my kitchen, is, unfortunately, porous. This causes the water in the bottom portion to slowly seep out and create mildew on the bottom of the container. Although this problem leads me to give this particular butter keeper two stars, it still does the job of keeping my butter fresh and spreadable for weeks. I will be looking for a ceramic version that should solve the issue.
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Love my pretty marble butter keeper! It's so very nice to be able to keep butter at spreadable consistency and still cool enough to stay fresh. >smack!< Hands off! It's mine! Get your own!! You'll be glad you did.Pros: keeps one stick of butter fresh and spreadable for 30 days (assuming you don't eat much butter); bread/muffins don't get torn up while buttering; no butter thrown away because it's gone bad; handy; easy to clean; looks nice on cabinet or table.
Cons: you do need to remember to change out the water every three days; drips a few water drops when you open it -oh, the horror of it all!
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My parents used to complain about hard butter from the fridge all the time, and we saw one of these in store and picked it up. It was an instant hit! Ever since, friends and family have been buying them as well when they see it at our house. It doesn't look like it holds much, but it holds a whole stick of butter. No more torn bread from trying to spread hard butter!Honest reviews on Norpro Marble Butter Keeper
Beautiful but the directions dont tell you exactly what the measurements are for adding the water,and the dish doesn't hold that much butter.Find helpful customer reviews and review ratings for Norpro Marble Butter Keeper
The butter keeper works well. The tip I found on line for adding salt to the water fights mold. Haven't had any mold.Wednesday, June 18, 2014
Discount Cafelat Micro Fiber Cloths
These are nice cloths. I use them exclusively at the coffee area of my kitchen while making expresso drinks. I am going to order more for convenience.
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Right size, good quality. fast shipping. good looking product. lint free which is essential for coffee making process. very satisfied with purchase. highly recommended.Best Deals for Cafelat Micro Fiber Cloths
Microfiber is the best thing that has ever happened to polyester. If the steam wand on your espresso machine doesn't have a heat shield, don't worry about the milk baking onto its surface. Finish making your cappuccino, then wet one of these and wipe the wand. It cleans it off with ease.Tuesday, June 17, 2014
Kimberly-Clark Scott 75260 Rags in a Box, White, 200ct Box Review
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List Price: $24.48
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I don't know if the other reviewer even used it. But I picked up a box from Lowe's(for $10) on recommendation by Alton Brown. I use them to replace Brawney paper towels in the kitchen. I've used them for everything from drying hands, cleaning surfaces to reoiling my cutting blocks/boards with food safe oil.
It's way tougher than Brawney paper towles (I used to use select-a-size) and more absorbant. You can do a lot of scrubbing. Only after major scrubbing does any lint start to appear. Way after a regular paper towel would start, though. Highly recommended for kitchen use.
I would like to find a dispenser to put these in and hang it on my kitchen wall above the sink.
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I don't know if the other reviewer even used it. But I picked up a box from Lowe's(for $10) on recommendation by Alton Brown. I use them to replace Brawney paper towels in the kitchen. I've used them for everything from drying hands, cleaning surfaces to reoiling my cutting blocks/boards with food safe oil.
It's way tougher than Brawney paper towles (I used to use select-a-size) and more absorbant. You can do a lot of scrubbing. Only after major scrubbing does any lint start to appear. Way after a regular paper towel would start, though. Highly recommended for kitchen use.
I would like to find a dispenser to put these in and hang it on my kitchen wall above the sink.
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These are a good deal, they're not the blue shop towels which are ideal for most uses at our family body shop, but they work great on almost everything else and keep us from running through 2x as many of the blue ones.Best Deals for Kimberly-Clark Scott 75260 Rags in a Box, White, 200ct Box
We recently came to know about these rags. They are SO useful! In many instances, paper towels no matter how great a quality, just won't do the job. These rags are perfect for cleaning up messes on the hard floor. We use one of these to 3-4 paper towels sheets.Honest reviews on Kimberly-Clark Scott 75260 Rags in a Box, White, 200ct Box
These towels are easy, convenient, and strong. You get 200 in a nice dispenser you can carry around. They are great for everything and you can re-use them. Highly recommended!Find helpful customer reviews and review ratings for Kimberly-Clark Scott 75260 Rags in a Box, White, 200ct Box
They work better than regular paper towels and they were a great price for the amount that is in the box.
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