Question: What is the price of a pound of ground coffee?

After perusing coffee grinders for a year - I've found that the Melitta 80395 Burr Grinder meets all of my expectations. A friend has a pretty pricey Capresso and I've coveted it for years. Having tired of buying pre-packaged ground coffee that doesn't meet my taste (at $13. a pound) I decided to take a risk on one that didn't get the same cred, but definitely hit the mark when reviews and dollar value were combined. It works perfectly = and yes, it is noisy (but so it the Capresso) and messy at times (ditto the Capresso). At least it doesn't have the shrieking whir noise of the hand-held grinders = plus you can save yourself the early morning noise assault by grinding several cups in advance...

Answer: $13

After perusing coffee grinders for a year - I've found that the Melitta 80395 Burr Grinder meets all of my expectations. A friend has a pretty pricey Capresso and I've coveted it for years. <hl> Having tired of buying pre-packaged ground coffee that doesn't meet my taste (at $13 . <hl> a pound) I decided to take a risk on one that didn't get the same cred, but definitely hit the mark when reviews and dollar value were combined. It works perfectly = and yes, it is noisy ( but so it the Capresso) and messy at times (ditto the Capresso). At least it doesn't have the shrieking whir noise of the hand-held grinders = plus you can save yourself the early morning noise assault by grinding several cups in advance...

After perusing coffee grinders for a year - I've found that the Melitta 80395 Burr Grinder meets all of my expectations. A friend has a pretty pricey Capresso and I've coveted it for years. Having tired of buying pre-packaged ground coffee that doesn't meet my taste (at <hl> $13 <hl>. a pound) I decided to take a risk on one that didn't get the same cred, but definitely hit the mark when reviews and dollar value were combined. It works perfectly = and yes, it is noisy (but so it the Capresso) and messy at times (ditto the Capresso). At least it doesn't have the shrieking whir noise of the hand-held grinders = plus you can save yourself the early morning noise assault by grinding several cups in advance...

Having tired of buying pre-packaged ground coffee that doesn't meet my taste (at <hl> $13 <hl> .


Question: Why did the author choose not to receive it?

I had the truck return it, before it arrived. All other reviewers stated that it is flimsy and that the back of it can not be put behind a sofa, because it is not finished. Also, reviews indicate that it is not sturdy, and may have to be strapped to a wall. I decided not to receive it, since I have a cat that jumps on my furniture, and I don't want it coming down and hurting him. This is not a sturdy, piece of furniture.

Answer: since I have a cat

I had the truck return it, before it arrived. All other reviewers stated that it is flimsy and that the back of it can not be put behind a sofa, because it is not finished. Also, reviews indicate that it is not sturdy, and may have to be strapped to a wall. <hl> I decided not to receive it, since I have a cat that jumps on my furniture, and I don't want it coming down and hurting him. <hl> This is not a sturdy, piece of furniture.

I had the truck return it, before it arrived. All other reviewers stated that it is flimsy and that the back of it can not be put behind a sofa, because it is not finished. Also, reviews indicate that it is not sturdy, and may have to be strapped to a wall. I decided not to receive it, <hl> since I have a cat <hl> that jumps on my furniture, and I don't want it coming down and hurting him. This is not a sturdy, piece of furniture.


Question: What don't you have to use with the food saver?

I wanted to purchase a food saver to use when I made smoothies. I bought small mason jars and the attachment to place over the lids to seal them. You do not have to use a hose with the hand held vacuum sealer. It works very well, costs much less than the non-hand held products, takes up less storage space and works well with the vacuum sealing bags that zip lock. I am going to purchase larger mason jars and the larger cap attachment and start to vacuum pack my salad. I am very happy with this product and can't wait to try it on other food items. I do not know how long the charge lasts but so far I have sealed at least 15 jars and it doesn't appear to need charging yet.

Answer: hose

I wanted to purchase a food saver to use when I made smoothies. I bought small mason jars and the attachment to place over the lids to seal them. <hl> You do not have to use a hose with the hand held vacuum sealer. <hl> It works very well, costs much less than the non-hand held products, takes up less storage space and works well with the vacuum sealing bags that zip lock. I am going to purchase larger mason jars and the larger cap attachment and start to vacuum pack my salad. I am very happy with this product and can't wait to try it on other food items. I do not know how long the charge lasts but so far I have sealed at least 15 jars and it doesn't appear to need charging yet.

I wanted to purchase a food saver to use when I made smoothies. I bought small mason jars and the attachment to place over the lids to seal them. You do not have to use a <hl> hose <hl> with the hand held vacuum sealer. It works very well, costs much less than the non-hand held products, takes up less storage space and works well with the vacuum sealing bags that zip lock. I am going to purchase larger mason jars and the larger cap attachment and start to vacuum pack my salad. I am very happy with this product and can't wait to try it on other food items. I do not know how long the charge lasts but so far I have sealed at least 15 jars and it doesn't appear to need charging yet.


Question: Which replacement product was ordered for stovetop use?

My complaint is they get so hot when in use on the stovetop, and the handles are so low, they are difficult to grasp with a pot holder, which is necessary to use to lift them. So I have confined mine to use in the microwave where they work perfectly. Maybe that is what they are for to begin with and I didn't read the description correctly, but they are not a good buy for the stove top, and that is what I needed. I have since ordered a metal universal lid for that use. But you use your microwave as much as I do mine, you will enjoy having a lid for any size you will ever need

Answer: metal universal lid

My complaint is they get so hot when in use on the stovetop, and the handles are so low, they are difficult to grasp with a pot holder, which is necessary to use to lift them. So I have confined mine to use in the microwave where they work perfectly. Maybe that is what they are for to begin with and I didn't read the description correctly, but they are not a good buy for the stove top, and that is what I needed. <hl> I have since ordered a metal universal lid for that use. <hl> But you use your microwave as much as I do mine, you will enjoy having a lid for any size you will ever need

My complaint is they get so hot when in use on the stovetop, and the handles are so low, they are difficult to grasp with a pot holder, which is necessary to use to lift them. So I have confined mine to use in the microwave where they work perfectly. Maybe that is what they are for to begin with and I didn't read the description correctly, but they are not a good buy for the stove top, and that is what I needed. I have since ordered a <hl> metal universal lid <hl> for that use. But you use your microwave as much as I do mine, you will enjoy having a lid for any size you will ever need


Question: How long did it take for the new smell to go away?

The foam came rolled up tightly in a box and upon unrolling it and giving it time to air out (new smell dissipated within 24 hours) and return to its mattress form, it works great for our granddaughters bed. The pad gives her just enough softness. The cover comes in handy and fit just fine. It fits slightly smaller than the bed mattress but, as the instructions that came with the pad say, that allows for a better fit under mattress pads and sheets. Very happy with this product.

Answer: 24 hours

<hl> The foam came rolled up tightly in a box and upon unrolling it and giving it time to air out (new smell dissipated within 24 hours ) and return to its mattress form, it works great for our granddaughters bed. <hl> The pad gives her just enough softness. The cover comes in handy and fit just fine. It fits slightly smaller than the bed mattress but, as the instructions that came with the pad say, that allows for a better fit under mattress pads and sheets. Very happy with this product.

The foam came rolled up tightly in a box and upon unrolling it and giving it time to air out (new smell dissipated within <hl> 24 hours <hl>) and return to its mattress form, it works great for our granddaughters bed. The pad gives her just enough softness. The cover comes in handy and fit just fine. It fits slightly smaller than the bed mattress but, as the instructions that came with the pad say, that allows for a better fit under mattress pads and sheets. Very happy with this product.

The foam came rolled up tightly in a box and upon unrolling it and giving it time to air out (new smell dissipated within <hl> 24 hours <hl> ) and return to its mattress form, it works great for our granddaughters bed.


Question: How is the weight of the boards?

This 3-piece bamboo cutting board set feels pretty sturdy and it's versatile. I like the fact that the boards are three different sizes, for example, no sense getting a large cutting board dirty if you're just going to cut some cheese, while the larger boards come in handy for cutting fruit and vegetables. They're also great for entertaining. I also like the fact that they're made out of bamboo.The only thing I didn't care for was that they are not machine washable, but it's not a big deal and it won't stop me from using them as I feel that the pros outweigh the cons.

Answer: sturdy

<hl> This 3-piece bamboo cutting board set feels pretty sturdy and it's versatile. <hl> I like the fact that the boards are three different sizes, for example, no sense getting a large cutting board dirty if you're just going to cut some cheese, while the larger boards come in handy for cutting fruit and vegetables. They're also great for entertaining. I also like the fact that they're made out of bamboo. The only thing I didn't care for was that they are not machine washable, but it's not a big deal and it won't stop me from using them as I feel that the pros outweigh the cons.

This 3-piece bamboo cutting board set feels pretty <hl> sturdy <hl> and it's versatile. I like the fact that the boards are three different sizes, for example, no sense getting a large cutting board dirty if you're just going to cut some cheese, while the larger boards come in handy for cutting fruit and vegetables. They're also great for entertaining. I also like the fact that they're made out of bamboo.The only thing I didn't care for was that they are not machine washable, but it's not a big deal and it won't stop me from using them as I feel that the pros outweigh the cons.


Question: What would they like?

Rated this a 3 because I love the tiny pepper mill but the salt mill, leaves a lot to be desired.The actual mill pieces for the salt mill are plastic and for the pepper mill, they are metal. I would much rather have two metal mills! The salt is used more and will most likely break first. Love them, love the look, disappointed with the company for cutting corners.UPDATE: I understand that the mill for the salt was plastic due to corrosion of metal pieces but I keep this at a three. The mills (notw that I have had them for awhile) are too small to be useful most of the time. They are cute and useful when you need an extra set on the table. That said, they are tiny and hard to use as your primary grinders. I still like them but I find my self looking at new ones every time I'm at the store.

Answer: two metal mills

Rated this a 3 because I love the tiny pepper mill but the salt mill, leaves a lot to be desired. The actual mill pieces for the salt mill are plastic and for the pepper mill, they are metal. <hl> I would much rather have two metal mills ! <hl> The salt is used more and will most likely break first. Love them, love the look, disappointed with the company for cutting corners. UPDATE: I understand that the mill for the salt was plastic due to corrosion of metal pieces but I keep this at a three. The mills (notw that I have had them for awhile) are too small to be useful most of the time. They are cute and useful when you need an extra set on the table. That said, they are tiny and hard to use as your primary grinders. I still like them but I find my self looking at new ones every time I'm at the store.

Rated this a 3 because I love the tiny pepper mill but the salt mill, leaves a lot to be desired.The actual mill pieces for the salt mill are plastic and for the pepper mill, they are metal. I would much rather have <hl> two metal mills <hl>! The salt is used more and will most likely break first. Love them, love the look, disappointed with the company for cutting corners.UPDATE: I understand that the mill for the salt was plastic due to corrosion of metal pieces but I keep this at a three. The mills (notw that I have had them for awhile) are too small to be useful most of the time. They are cute and useful when you need an extra set on the table. That said, they are tiny and hard to use as your primary grinders. I still like them but I find my self looking at new ones every time I'm at the store.

I would much rather have <hl> two metal mills <hl> !


Question: What does the reviewer plan to use the product on?

I used this on my Thanksgiving turkey and it was right on the money. I plan to use it on the grill also. I have had trouble with my Pyrex and Farberware thermometers giving different results. My husband melted my favorite Cuisinart by leaving it in the oven. This is a less expensive choice that works quickly and well.

Answer: the grill

I plan to use it on the grill also.

I used this on my Thanksgiving turkey and it was right on the money. <hl> I plan to use it on the grill also. <hl> I have had trouble with my Pyrex and Farberware thermometers giving different results. My husband melted my favorite Cuisinart by leaving it in the oven. This is a less expensive choice that works quickly and well.

I used this on my Thanksgiving turkey and it was right on the money. I plan to use it on <hl> the grill <hl> also. I have had trouble with my Pyrex and Farberware thermometers giving different results. My husband melted my favorite Cuisinart by leaving it in the oven. This is a less expensive choice that works quickly and well.


Question: how many days did it take for the baskets to ship

My closet has a steel modular unit that has shelves. These shelves had an amazing way of collecting piles of clothes, hats and flip-flops. Well collect no more, little shelves, I bought these great little baskets. I was able to neatly fold clothes and then place into them into the baskets. They slide easily out so I can retrieve my items. I ordered 2 sets of 6, which was surprisingly shipped (with my Prime membership) in ONE day instead of the FREE 2 day....what a bonus!I have these baskets in other sizes and have had them for years. They are the only brand of basket that actually stands up to years of abuse and use.

Answer: ONE

My closet has a steel modular unit that has shelves. These shelves had an amazing way of collecting piles of clothes, hats and flip-flops. Well collect no more, little shelves, I bought these great little baskets. I was able to neatly fold clothes and then place into them into the baskets. They slide easily out so I can retrieve my items. <hl> I ordered 2 sets of 6, which was surprisingly shipped (with my Prime membership) in ONE day instead of the FREE 2 day.... <hl> what a bonus!I have these baskets in other sizes and have had them for years. They are the only brand of basket that actually stands up to years of abuse and use.

My closet has a steel modular unit that has shelves. These shelves had an amazing way of collecting piles of clothes, hats and flip-flops. Well collect no more, little shelves, I bought these great little baskets. I was able to neatly fold clothes and then place into them into the baskets. They slide easily out so I can retrieve my items. I ordered 2 sets of 6, which was surprisingly shipped (with my Prime membership) in <hl> ONE <hl> day instead of the FREE 2 day....what a bonus!I have these baskets in other sizes and have had them for years. They are the only brand of basket that actually stands up to years of abuse and use.


Question: How many tie racks do I have?

I own dozens of ties. I have neckties and bowties. You name it. I got 'em. So I needed something to at least keep them organized. After trying a few different options, this appears to be the best idea on the market.First of all, it's one big strength is that it holds a lot of ties and takes up very little room. I now have six of these hanging in my closet. The next best option is the twirl a tie plastic doodad that takes up way too much room. So that wasn't even an option for me.It's one big weakness is that it takes a little bit of work to remove a tie from the rack. The hooks all fold in for space saving, but then you have to unfold a few of them just to get to the tie you want. Another weakness is that the hooks are actually too tight to fit a tie underneath them. That's not a huge deal. I just don't slide the ties underneath them.Now some people might find it a bit bulky to actually have to remove the hangers from the close in order to examine the ties that are on them, but that's not too big of a deal for me. Once the hanger is removed, it's pretty easy to see all of the ties, and that is a huge plus.All in all, this is a pretty good value. If you are like me and have a lot of ties, then this is really the only option.

Answer: six

I own dozens of ties. I have neckties and bowties. You name it. I got 'em. So I needed something to at least keep them organized. After trying a few different options, this appears to be the best idea on the market. First of all, it's one big strength is that it holds a lot of ties and takes up very little room. <hl> I now have six of these hanging in my closet. <hl> The next best option is the twirl a tie plastic doodad that takes up way too much room. So that wasn't even an option for me. It's one big weakness is that it takes a little bit of work to remove a tie from the rack. The hooks all fold in for space saving, but then you have to unfold a few of them just to get to the tie you want. Another weakness is that the hooks are actually too tight to fit a tie underneath them. That's not a huge deal. I just don't slide the ties underneath them. Now some people might find it a bit bulky to actually have to remove the hangers from the close in order to examine the ties that are on them, but that's not too big of a deal for me. Once the hanger is removed, it's pretty easy to see all of the ties, and that is a huge plus. All in all, this is a pretty good value. If you are like me and have a lot of ties, then this is really the only option.

I own dozens of ties. I have neckties and bowties. You name it. I got 'em. So I needed something to at least keep them organized. After trying a few different options, this appears to be the best idea on the market.First of all, it's one big strength is that it holds a lot of ties and takes up very little room. I now have <hl> six <hl> of these hanging in my closet. The next best option is the twirl a tie plastic doodad that takes up way too much room. So that wasn't even an option for me.It's one big weakness is that it takes a little bit of work to remove a tie from the rack. The hooks all fold in for space saving, but then you have to unfold a few of them just to get to the tie you want. Another weakness is that the hooks are actually too tight to fit a tie underneath them. That's not a huge deal. I just don't slide the ties underneath them.Now some people might find it a bit bulky to actually have to remove the hangers from the close in order to examine the ties that are on them, but that's not too big of a deal for me. Once the hanger is removed, it's pretty easy to see all of the ties, and that is a huge plus.All in all, this is a pretty good value. If you are like me and have a lot of ties, then this is really the only option.


Question: How many items did the author obtain?

We got two of these to hold out freshly baked bread. these are the perfect item and comes with a little cutting board.The vent is especially handy when the bread is out of the bread machine, as even after cooling on a rack, the bread keeper need to vent out the moisture and heat.The only "down" side that I noticed is that after several washings in the top rack of the diswasher, the plastic gets a "foggy" look to it, but that is not a big deal.I do wish they would come out with ones that have a color tint to the plastic.still, a very handy item to have.

Answer: two

<hl> We got two of these to hold out freshly baked bread. <hl> these are the perfect item and comes with a little cutting board. The vent is especially handy when the bread is out of the bread machine, as even after cooling on a rack, the bread keeper need to vent out the moisture and heat. The only "down" side that I noticed is that after several washings in the top rack of the diswasher, the plastic gets a "foggy" look to it, but that is not a big deal. I do wish they would come out with ones that have a color tint to the plastic.still, a very handy item to have.

We got <hl> two <hl> of these to hold out freshly baked bread. these are the perfect item and comes with a little cutting board.The vent is especially handy when the bread is out of the bread machine, as even after cooling on a rack, the bread keeper need to vent out the moisture and heat.The only "down" side that I noticed is that after several washings in the top rack of the diswasher, the plastic gets a "foggy" look to it, but that is not a big deal.I do wish they would come out with ones that have a color tint to the plastic.still, a very handy item to have.


Question: How old is my mother?

I purchased this blanket for my 93 year old mother. She's always had one and I thought this would be a 'safe' blanket for her as it turns off automatically should she forget to do so herself. Well, she had it on the lowest setting and it got so hot that her skin was all red. She double checked to be sure it was on the lowest setting and it was! She quickly unplugged it and it's off her bed now. Her skin is still sensitive because of this blanket. It could have been worse - I'm thankful it was not!Thank you Amazon for helping in this matter. I do believe this blanket is defective. My mother has always had an electric blanket on her bed, but the one she had was getting old and I thought a new one would be better. Boy, was I wrong! I'm only writing this review because I think anyone thinking of purchasing this blanket may want to be aware of a possible problem. Again, Amazon was amazing in their response to this problem.

Answer: 93

<hl> I purchased this blanket for my 93 year old mother. <hl> She's always had one and I thought this would be a 'safe' blanket for her as it turns off automatically should she forget to do so herself. Well, she had it on the lowest setting and it got so hot that her skin was all red. She double checked to be sure it was on the lowest setting and it was! She quickly unplugged it and it's off her bed now. Her skin is still sensitive because of this blanket. It could have been worse - I'm thankful it was not!Thank you Amazon for helping in this matter. I do believe this blanket is defective. My mother has always had an electric blanket on her bed, but the one she had was getting old and I thought a new one would be better. Boy, was I wrong! I'm only writing this review because I think anyone thinking of purchasing this blanket may want to be aware of a possible problem. Again, Amazon was amazing in their response to this problem.

I purchased this blanket for my <hl> 93 <hl> year old mother. She's always had one and I thought this would be a 'safe' blanket for her as it turns off automatically should she forget to do so herself. Well, she had it on the lowest setting and it got so hot that her skin was all red. She double checked to be sure it was on the lowest setting and it was! She quickly unplugged it and it's off her bed now. Her skin is still sensitive because of this blanket. It could have been worse - I'm thankful it was not!Thank you Amazon for helping in this matter. I do believe this blanket is defective. My mother has always had an electric blanket on her bed, but the one she had was getting old and I thought a new one would be better. Boy, was I wrong! I'm only writing this review because I think anyone thinking of purchasing this blanket may want to be aware of a possible problem. Again, Amazon was amazing in their response to this problem.


Question: Which side of a bagel should be facing inward?

This is definetly the most Beautiful Toaster I have ever seen, a Bright Candy Apple Red. The controls are excellent and the inside of a bagel etc... needs to be pointed in. The end that is cut. Some have complained about not toasting one side, I read the directions before use and it explained all of the things that were discussed in the reviews negatively. It is an Excellent Toaster ! Doesn't take up too much counter space and toasts nice size pieces of bread if you make homemade bread. I love my Beautiful Candy Apple Red Toaster and the Price too was Excellent. No complaints from me at all ! I'm very happy with my purchase.

Answer: The end that is cut

The end that is cut .

This is definetly the most Beautiful Toaster I have ever seen, a Bright Candy Apple Red. The controls are excellent and the inside of a bagel etc... needs to be pointed in. <hl> The end that is cut . <hl> Some have complained about not toasting one side, I read the directions before use and it explained all of the things that were discussed in the reviews negatively. It is an Excellent Toaster ! Doesn't take up too much counter space and toasts nice size pieces of bread if you make homemade bread. I love my Beautiful Candy Apple Red Toaster and the Price too was Excellent. No complaints from me at all ! I'm very happy with my purchase.

This is definetly the most Beautiful Toaster I have ever seen, a Bright Candy Apple Red. The controls are excellent and the inside of a bagel etc... needs to be pointed in. <hl> The end that is cut <hl>. Some have complained about not toasting one side, I read the directions before use and it explained all of the things that were discussed in the reviews negatively. It is an Excellent Toaster ! Doesn't take up too much counter space and toasts nice size pieces of bread if you make homemade bread. I love my Beautiful Candy Apple Red Toaster and the Price too was Excellent. No complaints from me at all ! I'm very happy with my purchase.


Question: What are they struggling to make in their pans?

I grabbed these mostly because I had the similar circulon pots and pans for couple years and was very pleased with how well the heat distributed but mostly to be honest with easy to clean, non stickiness of these. I like these although have to note and I have no idea if it is normal or not, pots from my previous set are still good, pans however I am ready to throw out - so sticky they became and I am struggling to even do scrambled eggs, let alone frying some cutlets and anything with more cooking time. They served me well for couple years though and I have no idea if two years was all they were supposed to be good from the beginning.

Answer: scrambled eggs,

I grabbed these mostly because I had the similar circulon pots and pans for couple years and was very pleased with how well the heat distributed but mostly to be honest with easy to clean, non stickiness of these. I like these although have to note <hl> and I have no idea if it is normal or not, pots from my previous set are still good, pans however I am ready to throw out - so sticky they became and I am struggling to even do scrambled eggs, let alone frying some cutlets and anything with more cooking time. <hl> They served me well for couple years though and I have no idea if two years was all they were supposed to be good from the beginning.

I grabbed these mostly because I had the similar circulon pots and pans for couple years and was very pleased with how well the heat distributed but mostly to be honest with easy to clean, non stickiness of these. I like these although have to note and I have no idea if it is normal or not, pots from my previous set are still good, pans however I am ready to throw out - so sticky they became and I am struggling to even do <hl> scrambled eggs, <hl> let alone frying some cutlets and anything with more cooking time. They served me well for couple years though and I have no idea if two years was all they were supposed to be good from the beginning.


Question: how many keys can the magnet support?

I have a decent number of Umbra products, so I already knew these weren't some solid metal bird holders. That said, they still feel quite cheap and light for hanger/hooks. For the most part, I think you can only use these as decor. When I try to hang coats on them, the bird is too shallow to securely hold a jacket or something thicker than a dog leash. If you do get something to hang off of it, the plastic is really light and will kind of jump up when you grab your coat if it is not super securely fastened onto your wall as flush as possible. My next problem is with the key magnet. The magnet is strong enough for a keychain with maybe 3 keys and nothing else. If you have any extra doodads or more keys, it probably won't be able to hold it and the magnet usually just pops right out along with your keys. This is not a well-designed hook or key holder, and it's not really cute enough to be this impractical either, so it gets 2 stars. I don't recommend.

Answer: 3

I have a decent number of Umbra products, so I already knew these weren't some solid metal bird holders. That said, they still feel quite cheap and light for hanger/hooks. For the most part, I think you can only use these as decor. When I try to hang coats on them, the bird is too shallow to securely hold a jacket or something thicker than a dog leash. If you do get something to hang off of it, the plastic is really light and will kind of jump up when you grab your coat if it is not super securely fastened onto your wall as flush as possible. My next problem is with the key magnet. <hl> The magnet is strong enough for a keychain with maybe 3 keys and nothing else. <hl> If you have any extra doodads or more keys, it probably won't be able to hold it and the magnet usually just pops right out along with your keys. This is not a well-designed hook or key holder, and it's not really cute enough to be this impractical either, so it gets 2 stars. I don't recommend.

I have a decent number of Umbra products, so I already knew these weren't some solid metal bird holders. That said, they still feel quite cheap and light for hanger/hooks. For the most part, I think you can only use these as decor. When I try to hang coats on them, the bird is too shallow to securely hold a jacket or something thicker than a dog leash. If you do get something to hang off of it, the plastic is really light and will kind of jump up when you grab your coat if it is not super securely fastened onto your wall as flush as possible. My next problem is with the key magnet. The magnet is strong enough for a keychain with maybe <hl> 3 <hl> keys and nothing else. If you have any extra doodads or more keys, it probably won't be able to hold it and the magnet usually just pops right out along with your keys. This is not a well-designed hook or key holder, and it's not really cute enough to be this impractical either, so it gets 2 stars. I don't recommend.


Question: What does the reviewer want before buying the product again?

Saw this on-line, and loved the idea of being able to use bar soap without the scummy film. Soap would last longer; money would be saved; and, there would be less empty plastic liquid soap bottles in landfills. The idea behind the product design is good. I ordered 3 of these. One of them arrived in 2 pieces, but I just glued it rather than returning it. Another of the three would break in half where the tray meets the base each time it was accidentally knocked over in the shower, and eventually I got tired of slotting it back together. I might buy something like this again, but it would have to be sturdier.

Answer: I might buy something like this again, but it would have to be sturdier.

Saw this on-line, and loved the idea of being able to use bar soap without the scummy film. Soap would last longer; money would be saved; and, there would be less empty plastic liquid soap bottles in landfills. The idea behind the product design is good. I ordered 3 of these. One of them arrived in 2 pieces, but I just glued it rather than returning it. Another of the three would break in half where the tray meets the base each time it was accidentally knocked over in the shower, and eventually I got tired of slotting it back together. <hl> I might buy something like this again, but it would have to be sturdier. <hl>


Question: What type of cookware has the person also put on the cooling rack?

I was asked to review this item, and as I do not have a cooling rack in the house, I said I would.Now that I have used this, I wonder why I never bought one of these before...they make so much sense!I like to bake healthy muffins mad it always takes so long for them to cool. With this new rack, they cool much after, and I am nit worried anything is going to burn.The quality seems good, and certainly at this price point it is.I have also used this for putting a hot pan on, and it worked great. Smart idea and I can recommend.

Answer: a hot pan

I was asked to review this item, and as I do not have a cooling rack in the house, I said I would. Now that I have used this, I wonder why I never bought one of these before...they make so much sense!I like to bake healthy muffins mad it always takes so long for them to cool. With this new rack, they cool much after, and I am nit worried anything is going to burn. The quality seems good, and certainly at this price point it is. <hl> I have also used this for putting a hot pan on, and it worked great. <hl> Smart idea and I can recommend.

I was asked to review this item, and as I do not have a cooling rack in the house, I said I would.Now that I have used this, I wonder why I never bought one of these before...they make so much sense!I like to bake healthy muffins mad it always takes so long for them to cool. With this new rack, they cool much after, and I am nit worried anything is going to burn.The quality seems good, and certainly at this price point it is.I have also used this for putting <hl> a hot pan <hl> on, and it worked great. Smart idea and I can recommend.


Question: When is there very little suction?

We purchased this a few months ago. Since we purchased it, it has been a terrible product. First, the machine constantly clogs. Expect to have to turn it off and reach your hand up into the canister to clear it out at least 4 times while vacuuming one room. There is very little suction both before it clogs and after clearing a clog. The HEPA filter slides out by itself while vacuuming a room. The hose is very short making it very difficult to reach distances. It also falls over easily. This may be problematic if you have children. All in all this was a bad purchase. I have no idea why this has so many good reviews. Think twice before buying this one.

Answer: before it clogs and after clearing a clog

We purchased this a few months ago. Since we purchased it, it has been a terrible product. First, the machine constantly clogs. Expect to have to turn it off and reach your hand up into the canister to clear it out at least 4 times while vacuuming one room. <hl> There is very little suction both before it clogs and after clearing a clog . <hl> The HEPA filter slides out by itself while vacuuming a room. The hose is very short making it very difficult to reach distances. It also falls over easily. This may be problematic if you have children. All in all this was a bad purchase. I have no idea why this has so many good reviews. Think twice before buying this one.

We purchased this a few months ago. Since we purchased it, it has been a terrible product. First, the machine constantly clogs. Expect to have to turn it off and reach your hand up into the canister to clear it out at least 4 times while vacuuming one room. There is very little suction both <hl> before it clogs and after clearing a clog <hl>. The HEPA filter slides out by itself while vacuuming a room. The hose is very short making it very difficult to reach distances. It also falls over easily. This may be problematic if you have children. All in all this was a bad purchase. I have no idea why this has so many good reviews. Think twice before buying this one.

There is very little suction both <hl> before it clogs and after clearing a clog <hl> .


Question: What age of child would be capable of damaging the product's handle?

One of the better things about getting things from Vine is when manufacturers improve a flawed product and need reviews of the perfected version. Such is the case here with these thoughtfully designed measuring cups.As it happens, I had the older version of this cup in my kitchen cabinet (see photo), and while I didn't have quite the strong negative reaction those early reviewers had, the deficiencies of having a handle a 3 year old could curl out of shape were pretty obvious. Other improvements are a move from a cylindrical shape to one better aimed at digging, and a unibody design in favor of a separate handle spot welded to the cup.In general, a nice set of cups and a good improvement.

Answer: 3 year old

One of the better things about getting things from Vine is when manufacturers improve a flawed product and need reviews of the perfected version. Such is the case here with these thoughtfully designed measuring cups. As it happens, I had the older version of this cup in my kitchen cabinet (see photo), and while I didn't have quite the strong negative reaction those early reviewers had, the deficiencies of having a handle <hl> a 3 year old could curl out of shape were pretty obvious. <hl> Other improvements are a move from a cylindrical shape to one better aimed at digging, and a unibody design in favor of a separate handle spot welded to the cup. In general, a nice set of cups and a good improvement.

One of the better things about getting things from Vine is when manufacturers improve a flawed product and need reviews of the perfected version. Such is the case here with these thoughtfully designed measuring cups.As it happens, I had the older version of this cup in my kitchen cabinet (see photo), and while I didn't have quite the strong negative reaction those early reviewers had, the deficiencies of having a handle a <hl> 3 year old <hl> could curl out of shape were pretty obvious. Other improvements are a move from a cylindrical shape to one better aimed at digging, and a unibody design in favor of a separate handle spot welded to the cup.In general, a nice set of cups and a good improvement.


Question: What is great with Prime?

I love my Le Parfait jars. It's now been almost 15 years that I purchased my first two (a 2 and a 3 litre that I store sugar and flour in) and I was looking for slightly smaller decorative jars to store some coffee and powdered cocoa in. These fit the bill perfectly. They're decorative for the counter. Easy to use on a daily basis. And if you live in an old house and just cannot get rid of those pantry moths no matter what you try - these are impervious to the moths finding a way in (thus the successful storage of the flour and sugar). Totally worth the investment and with Prime, the free shipping is great!

Answer: free shipping

I love my Le Parfait jars. It's now been almost 15 years that I purchased my first two (a 2 and a 3 litre that I store sugar and flour in) and I was looking for slightly smaller decorative jars to store some coffee and powdered cocoa in. These fit the bill perfectly. They're decorative for the counter. Easy to use on a daily basis. And if you live in an old house and just cannot get rid of those pantry moths no matter what you try - these are impervious to the moths finding a way in (thus the successful storage of the flour and sugar). <hl> Totally worth the investment and with Prime, the free shipping is great! <hl>

I love my Le Parfait jars. It's now been almost 15 years that I purchased my first two (a 2 and a 3 litre that I store sugar and flour in) and I was looking for slightly smaller decorative jars to store some coffee and powdered cocoa in. These fit the bill perfectly. They're decorative for the counter. Easy to use on a daily basis. And if you live in an old house and just cannot get rid of those pantry moths no matter what you try - these are impervious to the moths finding a way in (thus the successful storage of the flour and sugar). Totally worth the investment and with Prime, the <hl> free shipping <hl> is great!


Question: What is on the sides of the colander?

You can count on OXO Good Grips to come up with good products and this 3-Piece Bowl and Colander Set is a Godsend! Mine arrived on November 26, 2013 and I've already put it to use for my holiday cooking. The bowl, lid and colander are remarkably strong and contain no BPAs. I like the handles on the colander and the nonslip bottom on the bowl, which keeps you from having to hang onto it lest it slips. The lid has clasps which makes the bowl a good storage place for keeping your food fresh. It is very attractive and works well. It has already scored bonus points in my kitchen and I love it!

Answer: handles

You can count on OXO Good Grips to come up with good products and this 3-Piece Bowl and Colander Set is a Godsend! Mine arrived on November 26, 2013 and I've already put it to use for my holiday cooking. The bowl, lid and colander are remarkably strong and contain no BPAs. <hl> I like the handles on the colander and the nonslip bottom on the bowl, which keeps you from having to hang onto it lest it slips. <hl> The lid has clasps which makes the bowl a good storage place for keeping your food fresh. It is very attractive and works well. It has already scored bonus points in my kitchen and I love it!

You can count on OXO Good Grips to come up with good products and this 3-Piece Bowl and Colander Set is a Godsend! Mine arrived on November 26, 2013 and I've already put it to use for my holiday cooking. The bowl, lid and colander are remarkably strong and contain no BPAs. I like the <hl> handles <hl> on the colander and the nonslip bottom on the bowl, which keeps you from having to hang onto it lest it slips. The lid has clasps which makes the bowl a good storage place for keeping your food fresh. It is very attractive and works well. It has already scored bonus points in my kitchen and I love it!


Question: What is the other make and model of coffee grinder mentioned in this article?

I purchased this grinder last June. It is an okay grinder, but it doesn't measure up to my old one - literally. This grinder puts out a LOT of coffee. For instance, I normally add about 4 cups of water to the coffee maker for my morning coffee. With my old grinder, I would turn the dial to 4. It coordinated perfectly with the amount of added water. This grinder, however, puts out a lot more coffee. I only turn it to 2 1/2. It's not a huge gripe I suppose, but I wasted a lot of coffee and drank a lot of bitter brews before finally perfecting it.On a positive note, it has performed flawlessly and has never given me a minute of trouble.Bottom line: It's okay, but you can either get a comparable grinder cheaper or a nicer grinder for the same money in my opinion. My parents own a $60 Cuisinart from Kitchen Collection that works just as well if not better.

Answer: Cuisinart from Kitchen Collection

I purchased this grinder last June. It is an okay grinder, but it doesn't measure up to my old one - literally. This grinder puts out a LOT of coffee. For instance, I normally add about 4 cups of water to the coffee maker for my morning coffee. With my old grinder, I would turn the dial to 4. It coordinated perfectly with the amount of added water. This grinder, however, puts out a lot more coffee. I only turn it to 2 1/2. It's not a huge gripe I suppose, but I wasted a lot of coffee and drank a lot of bitter brews before finally perfecting it. On a positive note, it has performed flawlessly and has never given me a minute of trouble. Bottom line: It's okay, but you can either get a comparable grinder cheaper or a nicer grinder for the same money in my opinion. <hl> My parents own a $60 Cuisinart from Kitchen Collection that works just as well if not better. <hl>

I purchased this grinder last June. It is an okay grinder, but it doesn't measure up to my old one - literally. This grinder puts out a LOT of coffee. For instance, I normally add about 4 cups of water to the coffee maker for my morning coffee. With my old grinder, I would turn the dial to 4. It coordinated perfectly with the amount of added water. This grinder, however, puts out a lot more coffee. I only turn it to 2 1/2. It's not a huge gripe I suppose, but I wasted a lot of coffee and drank a lot of bitter brews before finally perfecting it.On a positive note, it has performed flawlessly and has never given me a minute of trouble.Bottom line: It's okay, but you can either get a comparable grinder cheaper or a nicer grinder for the same money in my opinion. My parents own a $60 <hl> Cuisinart from Kitchen Collection <hl> that works just as well if not better.


Question: What color blades have caused issues with other products in the past?

They are a little small but thats why we chose them. We keep one in the shower to dry down the tiles after each shower and even though small they pull the water off the tiles just fine. We use a 2nd one to keep the moisture down/clean the inside of our casement windows. The small size is just right to pull down on each pane of the window and collect the condensation in a rag during the winter. The white color of the rubber blade doesn't leave any marks on our glass, tiles or grout like some of the black bladed ones have in the past. We keep the 3rd one as a backup. Great price.

Answer: black

They are a little small but thats why we chose them. We keep one in the shower to dry down the tiles after each shower and even though small they pull the water off the tiles just fine. We use a 2nd one to keep the moisture down/clean the inside of our casement windows. The small size is just right to pull down on each pane of the window and collect the condensation in a rag during the winter. <hl> The white color of the rubber blade doesn't leave any marks on our glass, tiles or grout like some of the black bladed ones have in the past. <hl> We keep the 3rd one as a backup. Great price.

They are a little small but thats why we chose them. We keep one in the shower to dry down the tiles after each shower and even though small they pull the water off the tiles just fine. We use a 2nd one to keep the moisture down/clean the inside of our casement windows. The small size is just right to pull down on each pane of the window and collect the condensation in a rag during the winter. The white color of the rubber blade doesn't leave any marks on our glass, tiles or grout like some of the <hl> black <hl> bladed ones have in the past. We keep the 3rd one as a backup. Great price.


Question: What other brand will  the next development in the thermos line be like?

Ok, so 'Thermos' has long gone beyond being a simple brand name; most users now think of any generic insulated metal beverage container as a 'thermos' - but this little container reminds us once again of how Thermos got to be the standard. Pre-warmed, or pre-cooled as directed, this will absolutely and reliably keep hot beverages hot, and cold beverages cold ... for hours. It is compact enough to fit into the cupholders of most modern automobiles - which is not something one could say of the regular, old-fashioned full-sized Thermos. Alas, that very same handy size only holds 16 ounces - not enough to share a hot drink with a crowd. I anticipate though, that the next development in the Thermos line will be something like the Tardis, in that it has a bigger capacity on the inside then appears from the outside - say, holding a gallon, while still only appearing to have a 2-cup capacity. Until then, though -- this will do very nicely.

Answer: the Tardis

Ok, so 'Thermos' has long gone beyond being a simple brand name; most users now think of any generic insulated metal beverage container as a 'thermos' - but this little container reminds us once again of how Thermos got to be the standard. Pre-warmed, or pre-cooled as directed, this will absolutely and reliably keep hot beverages hot, and cold beverages cold ... for hours. It is compact enough to fit into the cupholders of most modern automobiles - which is not something one could say of the regular, old-fashioned full-sized Thermos. Alas, that very same handy size only holds 16 ounces - not enough to share a hot drink with a crowd. <hl> I anticipate though, that the next development in the Thermos line will be something like the Tardis , in that it has a bigger capacity on the inside then appears from the outside - say, holding a gallon, while still only appearing to have a 2-cup capacity. <hl> Until then, though -- this will do very nicely.

Ok, so 'Thermos' has long gone beyond being a simple brand name; most users now think of any generic insulated metal beverage container as a 'thermos' - but this little container reminds us once again of how Thermos got to be the standard. Pre-warmed, or pre-cooled as directed, this will absolutely and reliably keep hot beverages hot, and cold beverages cold ... for hours. It is compact enough to fit into the cupholders of most modern automobiles - which is not something one could say of the regular, old-fashioned full-sized Thermos. Alas, that very same handy size only holds 16 ounces - not enough to share a hot drink with a crowd. I anticipate though, that the next development in the Thermos line will be something like <hl> the Tardis <hl>, in that it has a bigger capacity on the inside then appears from the outside - say, holding a gallon, while still only appearing to have a 2-cup capacity. Until then, though -- this will do very nicely.

I anticipate though, that the next development in the Thermos line will be something like <hl> the Tardis <hl> , in that it has a bigger capacity on the inside then appears from the outside - say, holding a gallon, while still only appearing to have a 2-cup capacity.


Question: What kind of warranty does this product have?

Recently received it and used it three times so far. Simple to operate. Gave a very quick reading. Seems accurate enough for my purposes. Gave an accurate reading of room temperature just by turning it on! Good for measuring cold as well as heat. My only concern is that it seems very light weight and possibly easy to "break" unless handled carefully. I store it in a drawer that is not often opened, to prevent it being unnecessarily shaken around by a slammed drawer. Just my opinion. I do really like it but will treat it gently and hope it lasts a good long time. It does have a 5 year limited warranty!

Answer: 5 year limited warranty

Recently received it and used it three times so far. Simple to operate. Gave a very quick reading. Seems accurate enough for my purposes. Gave an accurate reading of room temperature just by turning it on! Good for measuring cold as well as heat. My only concern is that it seems very light weight and possibly easy to "break" unless handled carefully. I store it in a drawer that is not often opened, to prevent it being unnecessarily shaken around by a slammed drawer. Just my opinion. I do really like it but will treat it gently and hope it lasts a good long time. <hl> It does have a 5 year limited warranty ! <hl>

Recently received it and used it three times so far. Simple to operate. Gave a very quick reading. Seems accurate enough for my purposes. Gave an accurate reading of room temperature just by turning it on! Good for measuring cold as well as heat. My only concern is that it seems very light weight and possibly easy to "break" unless handled carefully. I store it in a drawer that is not often opened, to prevent it being unnecessarily shaken around by a slammed drawer. Just my opinion. I do really like it but will treat it gently and hope it lasts a good long time. It does have a <hl> 5 year limited warranty <hl>!

It does have a <hl> 5 year limited warranty <hl> !


Question: Who cooked in the CorningWare product for the reviewer?

You can't tell from the picture, but this item looks quite elegant, as if it were made of fairly high quality porcelin, but it's made of CorningWare which along with Pyrex always gets top marks from me.I have one CorningWare pot and lid that I've put to 20 years of heavy use, and it shows no signs of its significant age. I imagine this cassarol dish might join it in our collection of "keep it 'til we're dead" items. Certainly the material is lighter and thinner, but I don't imagine it's any less durable than our other CorningWare item.This item arrived at our house midday, and that evening I came home to cassarol. Since my wife is really picky, that makes this item a winner.No question on the fully earned five stars rating.

Answer: wife

You can't tell from the picture, but this item looks quite elegant, as if it were made of fairly high quality porcelin, but it's made of CorningWare which along with Pyrex always gets top marks from me. I have one CorningWare pot and lid that I've put to 20 years of heavy use, and it shows no signs of its significant age. I imagine this cassarol dish might join it in our collection of "keep it 'til we're dead" items. Certainly the material is lighter and thinner, but I don't imagine it's any less durable than our other CorningWare item. This item arrived at our house midday, and that evening I came home to cassarol. <hl> Since my wife is really picky, that makes this item a winner. <hl> No question on the fully earned five stars rating.

You can't tell from the picture, but this item looks quite elegant, as if it were made of fairly high quality porcelin, but it's made of CorningWare which along with Pyrex always gets top marks from me.I have one CorningWare pot and lid that I've put to 20 years of heavy use, and it shows no signs of its significant age. I imagine this cassarol dish might join it in our collection of "keep it 'til we're dead" items. Certainly the material is lighter and thinner, but I don't imagine it's any less durable than our other CorningWare item.This item arrived at our house midday, and that evening I came home to cassarol. Since my <hl> wife <hl> is really picky, that makes this item a winner.No question on the fully earned five stars rating.


Question: What size is the vacuum?

I bought this hand-held vac because of the good reviews (should have read the one-star's) and I just sold it in a garage sale. I agree with several of the other complaints (poor suction, blows dust, cord doesn't stay wrapped even if you use the cord clip) but I have a few to add of my own. To sum them all up, this vacuum is hard to maneuver and absolutely will not get into or under small places because the nozzle is too wide and too high. Yes, there's a nozzle attachment for those uses but the suction is so low that it's worthless. In addition, the vacuum is heavy and unwieldy. I am a woman with not particularly strong hands, but come on! This is supposed to be a convenience item, and instead it's a big pain. I particularly wanted to use it in the car and in the crevices under the cushions of the chairs and couches. But it's definitely not suitable for those uses. At least not in my hands.This was a wasted purchase for me. Consider the uses you intend to put it to before purchasing and check the one- and two-star reviews.

Answer: hand-held

<hl> I bought this hand-held vac because of the good reviews (should have read the one-star's) and I just sold it in a garage sale. <hl> I agree with several of the other complaints (poor suction, blows dust, cord doesn't stay wrapped even if you use the cord clip) but I have a few to add of my own. To sum them all up, this vacuum is hard to maneuver and absolutely will not get into or under small places because the nozzle is too wide and too high. Yes, there's a nozzle attachment for those uses but the suction is so low that it's worthless. In addition, the vacuum is heavy and unwieldy. I am a woman with not particularly strong hands, but come on! This is supposed to be a convenience item, and instead it's a big pain. I particularly wanted to use it in the car and in the crevices under the cushions of the chairs and couches. But it's definitely not suitable for those uses. At least not in my hands. This was a wasted purchase for me. Consider the uses you intend to put it to before purchasing and check the one- and two-star reviews.

I bought this <hl> hand-held <hl> vac because of the good reviews (should have read the one-star's) and I just sold it in a garage sale. I agree with several of the other complaints (poor suction, blows dust, cord doesn't stay wrapped even if you use the cord clip) but I have a few to add of my own. To sum them all up, this vacuum is hard to maneuver and absolutely will not get into or under small places because the nozzle is too wide and too high. Yes, there's a nozzle attachment for those uses but the suction is so low that it's worthless. In addition, the vacuum is heavy and unwieldy. I am a woman with not particularly strong hands, but come on! This is supposed to be a convenience item, and instead it's a big pain. I particularly wanted to use it in the car and in the crevices under the cushions of the chairs and couches. But it's definitely not suitable for those uses. At least not in my hands.This was a wasted purchase for me. Consider the uses you intend to put it to before purchasing and check the one- and two-star reviews.


Question: how many ribbons were wrapped around the box the product came in?

First a negative: This unit is big and is not easy to move around or to get out of the box however it comes well packed and protected and had two heavy duty plastic ribbons around it which helped to move it in to the house. Without a dolly there's no way one person could lift it or take it up stairs.Some Positives:What a great idea to have a freestanding unit rather than the old fashioned window installed units. The entire back of my condo has sliding glass doors rather than regular windows and since the master bedroom is at back and that's where the unit was needed that worked out great. The exhaust hose was easy to install and to run out through the door. Though the weather has been incredibly mild this year the few days I used it it cooled the room well and the remote was nice to have to adjust the temps without getting out of bed.Using it caused my electric bill to go up but obviously not to the same extent using central air does which is convenient especially for nighttime only use.

Answer: two

<hl> First a negative: This unit is big and is not easy to move around or to get out of the box however it comes well packed and protected and had two heavy duty plastic ribbons around it which helped to move it in to the house. <hl> Without a dolly there's no way one person could lift it or take it up stairs. Some Positives:What a great idea to have a freestanding unit rather than the old fashioned window installed units. The entire back of my condo has sliding glass doors rather than regular windows and since the master bedroom is at back and that's where the unit was needed that worked out great. The exhaust hose was easy to install and to run out through the door. Though the weather has been incredibly mild this year the few days I used it it cooled the room well and the remote was nice to have to adjust the temps without getting out of bed. Using it caused my electric bill to go up but obviously not to the same extent using central air does which is convenient especially for nighttime only use.

First a negative: This unit is big and is not easy to move around or to get out of the box however it comes well packed and protected and had <hl> two <hl> heavy duty plastic ribbons around it which helped to move it in to the house. Without a dolly there's no way one person could lift it or take it up stairs.Some Positives:What a great idea to have a freestanding unit rather than the old fashioned window installed units. The entire back of my condo has sliding glass doors rather than regular windows and since the master bedroom is at back and that's where the unit was needed that worked out great. The exhaust hose was easy to install and to run out through the door. Though the weather has been incredibly mild this year the few days I used it it cooled the room well and the remote was nice to have to adjust the temps without getting out of bed.Using it caused my electric bill to go up but obviously not to the same extent using central air does which is convenient especially for nighttime only use.


Question: How many times a week can you use this

I don't see why this product is getting so many bad reviews.I've owned one for over five years that finally wore out after three or more times use per week.I decided to buy the Cuisinart because it had better reviews, last time I'll listen to the reviews here.The Oster is hands down a better unit and is cheaper to boot.The Oster has more power and chops much closer to the bottom of the bowl.I returned the Cuisinart in trade for a new Oster. It appears to be exactly the same as the one that served me so well for several years.

Answer: three or more times use per week

I don't see why this product is getting so many bad reviews. <hl> I've owned one for over five years that finally wore out after three or more times use per week .I decided to buy the Cuisinart because it had better reviews, last time I'll listen to the reviews here. <hl> The Oster is hands down a better unit and is cheaper to boot. The Oster has more power and chops much closer to the bottom of the bowl. I returned the Cuisinart in trade for a new Oster. It appears to be exactly the same as the one that served me so well for several years.

I don't see why this product is getting so many bad reviews.I've owned one for over five years that finally wore out after <hl> three or more times use per week <hl>.I decided to buy the Cuisinart because it had better reviews, last time I'll listen to the reviews here.The Oster is hands down a better unit and is cheaper to boot.The Oster has more power and chops much closer to the bottom of the bowl.I returned the Cuisinart in trade for a new Oster. It appears to be exactly the same as the one that served me so well for several years.

I've owned one for over five years that finally wore out after <hl> three or more times use per week <hl> .I decided to buy the Cuisinart because it had better reviews, last time I'll listen to the reviews here.


Question: what should you do after pulling the egg from the water?

Fold a paper towel into thirds.Pulled the egg from the water, drain.Place folded paper towel in left hand, lay in egg, small end up. Lightly close fist with end of egg peeking out of your fist.The towel insulates your hand from heat and cradles egg; end of egg is vertical. Put topper on upper end of egg and lightly encircle base of topper with thumb and forefinger.Tip: Don't let the bottom of the egg rest on your little finger, the little finger should also encircle the egg. The downward pressure from the Topper should be gently absorbed by the paper towel and light fingers pressure.Pull and release topper twice. Often, the egg can be carried by the topper to the egg cup then coaxed off the topper.You still may have to use the tip of an upside down spoon to life the cap.Lastly, I have tried pricking eggs with the gadget. Pricking eggs or not, I see no gain to pricking. If you do, the only difference I saw was a bit of egg white that oozed out.EZ!

Answer: drain

Fold a paper towel into thirds. <hl> Pulled the egg from the water, drain .Place folded paper towel in left hand, lay in egg, small end up. <hl> Lightly close fist with end of egg peeking out of your fist. The towel insulates your hand from heat and cradles egg; end of egg is vertical. Put topper on upper end of egg and lightly encircle base of topper with thumb and forefinger. Tip: Don't let the bottom of the egg rest on your little finger, the little finger should also encircle the egg. The downward pressure from the Topper should be gently absorbed by the paper towel and light fingers pressure. Pull and release topper twice. Often, the egg can be carried by the topper to the egg cup then coaxed off the topper. You still may have to use the tip of an upside down spoon to life the cap. Lastly, I have tried pricking eggs with the gadget. Pricking eggs or not, I see no gain to pricking. If you do, the only difference I saw was a bit of egg white that oozed out. EZ!

Fold a paper towel into thirds.Pulled the egg from the water, <hl> drain <hl>.Place folded paper towel in left hand, lay in egg, small end up. Lightly close fist with end of egg peeking out of your fist.The towel insulates your hand from heat and cradles egg; end of egg is vertical. Put topper on upper end of egg and lightly encircle base of topper with thumb and forefinger.Tip: Don't let the bottom of the egg rest on your little finger, the little finger should also encircle the egg. The downward pressure from the Topper should be gently absorbed by the paper towel and light fingers pressure.Pull and release topper twice. Often, the egg can be carried by the topper to the egg cup then coaxed off the topper.You still may have to use the tip of an upside down spoon to life the cap.Lastly, I have tried pricking eggs with the gadget. Pricking eggs or not, I see no gain to pricking. If you do, the only difference I saw was a bit of egg white that oozed out.EZ!

Pulled the egg from the water, <hl> drain <hl> .Place folded paper towel in left hand, lay in egg, small end up.


Question: Who said they hate waiting?

I have just started to drink a bit more wine lately, and although I'm certainly no wine connoisseur, I do know enough to realize that your red wine needs to decant a bit for optimum taste. However, the decanting process seemed like such a hassle - who really wants to spend time pulling a decanter off a shelf just to have to wash it later - plus, you have to wait, and as Inigo Montoya so eloquently said, "I hate waiting." Now, the problem is solved! Attach this aerator to your bottle, pour your glass, and enjoy right away. No waiting. That makes me happy!

Answer: Inigo Montoya

I have just started to drink a bit more wine lately, and although I'm certainly no wine connoisseur, I do know enough to realize that your red wine needs to decant a bit for optimum taste. <hl> However, the decanting process seemed like such a hassle - who really wants to spend time pulling a decanter off a shelf just to have to wash it later - plus, you have to wait, and as Inigo Montoya so eloquently said, "I hate waiting." Now, the problem is solved! <hl> Attach this aerator to your bottle, pour your glass, and enjoy right away. No waiting. That makes me happy!

I have just started to drink a bit more wine lately, and although I'm certainly no wine connoisseur, I do know enough to realize that your red wine needs to decant a bit for optimum taste. However, the decanting process seemed like such a hassle - who really wants to spend time pulling a decanter off a shelf just to have to wash it later - plus, you have to wait, and as <hl> Inigo Montoya <hl> so eloquently said, "I hate waiting." Now, the problem is solved! Attach this aerator to your bottle, pour your glass, and enjoy right away. No waiting. That makes me happy!


Question: What material are these towels made from?

These are nice towels. I will buy them again. I tried the little face towels first just to make sure I was getting something I would like before I invested in the full set.They are supremely soft. They pill just a little when you wash them, at first, but nothing too bad. It is to be expected considering the thread count. When they come out of the wash, they do get even softer. These are like high quality hotel towels. I am very pleased with this product. Not all 100% cotton products stay soft, but these have so far.I would buy again. Also, the price on Amazon is competitive. These come quickly and with free shipping if you have Amazon Prime. They are also one of the top ranked towel products if you search on Amazon in Home and Kitchen under bath towels and sort by stars, which is what I did to find them in the first place.

Answer: 100% cotton

These are nice towels. I will buy them again. I tried the little face towels first just to make sure I was getting something I would like before I invested in the full set. They are supremely soft. They pill just a little when you wash them, at first, but nothing too bad. It is to be expected considering the thread count. When they come out of the wash, they do get even softer. These are like high quality hotel towels. I am very pleased with this product. <hl> Not all 100% cotton products stay soft, but these have so far. <hl> I would buy again. Also, the price on Amazon is competitive. These come quickly and with free shipping if you have Amazon Prime. They are also one of the top ranked towel products if you search on Amazon in Home and Kitchen under bath towels and sort by stars, which is what I did to find them in the first place.

These are nice towels. I will buy them again. I tried the little face towels first just to make sure I was getting something I would like before I invested in the full set.They are supremely soft. They pill just a little when you wash them, at first, but nothing too bad. It is to be expected considering the thread count. When they come out of the wash, they do get even softer. These are like high quality hotel towels. I am very pleased with this product. Not all <hl> 100% cotton <hl> products stay soft, but these have so far.I would buy again. Also, the price on Amazon is competitive. These come quickly and with free shipping if you have Amazon Prime. They are also one of the top ranked towel products if you search on Amazon in Home and Kitchen under bath towels and sort by stars, which is what I did to find them in the first place.


Question: What keeps the steam and water on this slow cooker?

I just can’t say enough about this cookware, it’s so well made and versatile. It’s labeled and being sold as a “slow cooker,” but if you only think of it as a slow cooker you’re missing the big picture. It’s just so useful to have cookware that can be used in the oven, on the stove, or as a basic slow cooker as well. A dutch oven can do most of that, but those are so heavy before you add food that I have avoided getting one. I like to make a beef stew but with all the vegetables I use it can come out a bit watery, even without adding water. The tight seal on this really kept the steam and water in as well, but now I’m able to finish it off in the oven without any messy transfer. It cleans up easily in the sink.You don’t need to hesitate with this one, just buy it. It’s so useful and well made I can’t believe you’d ever regret it.

Answer: tight seal

I just can’t say enough about this cookware, it’s so well made and versatile. It’s labeled and being sold as a “slow cooker,” but if you only think of it as a slow cooker you’re missing the big picture. It’s just so useful to have cookware that can be used in the oven, on the stove, or as a basic slow cooker as well. A dutch oven can do most of that, but those are so heavy before you add food that I have avoided getting one. I like to make a beef stew but with all the vegetables I use it can come out a bit watery, even without adding water. <hl> The tight seal on this really kept the steam and water in as well, but now I’m able to finish it off in the oven without any messy transfer. <hl> It cleans up easily in the sink. You don’t need to hesitate with this one, just buy it. It’s so useful and well made I can’t believe you’d ever regret it.

I just can’t say enough about this cookware, it’s so well made and versatile. It’s labeled and being sold as a “slow cooker,” but if you only think of it as a slow cooker you’re missing the big picture. It’s just so useful to have cookware that can be used in the oven, on the stove, or as a basic slow cooker as well. A dutch oven can do most of that, but those are so heavy before you add food that I have avoided getting one. I like to make a beef stew but with all the vegetables I use it can come out a bit watery, even without adding water. The <hl> tight seal <hl> on this really kept the steam and water in as well, but now I’m able to finish it off in the oven without any messy transfer. It cleans up easily in the sink.You don’t need to hesitate with this one, just buy it. It’s so useful and well made I can’t believe you’d ever regret it.


Question: Did the owner have problem with the food getting stuck to the grill?

I received this grill last year as a Christmas gift and I love it. It very rarely leaves my stove top. I've cooked steaks and chicken on the grill and pancakes, bacon and eggs on the griddle and haven't had a problem with anything sticking. I use my grandmother's method of taking care of the grill -- let it cool completely (NEVER put hot cast iron in water, it cracks and gets little holes in it); coat with coarse salt, scrub with a paper towel, rinse with plain water (never use soap); place on a hot stove to dry and then coat with a layer of vegetable oil and let it cool. The pan is always ready to use and I've never had a problem with sticking. My only problem (hence the four stars) is that the groove isn't deep enough and bacon grease tends to overflow through that hole (what is it's purpose anyway?) if I'm not watching.

Answer: haven't had a problem with anything sticking

I received this grill last year as a Christmas gift and I love it. It very rarely leaves my stove top. <hl> I've cooked steaks and chicken on the grill and pancakes, bacon and eggs on the griddle and haven't had a problem with anything sticking . <hl> I use my grandmother's method of taking care of the grill -- let it cool completely (NEVER put hot cast iron in water, it cracks and gets little holes in it); coat with coarse salt, scrub with a paper towel, rinse with plain water (never use soap); place on a hot stove to dry and then coat with a layer of vegetable oil and let it cool. The pan is always ready to use and I've never had a problem with sticking. My only problem (hence the four stars) is that the groove isn't deep enough and bacon grease tends to overflow through that hole (what is it's purpose anyway?) if I'm not watching.

I received this grill last year as a Christmas gift and I love it. It very rarely leaves my stove top. I've cooked steaks and chicken on the grill and pancakes, bacon and eggs on the griddle and <hl> haven't had a problem with anything sticking <hl>. I use my grandmother's method of taking care of the grill -- let it cool completely (NEVER put hot cast iron in water, it cracks and gets little holes in it); coat with coarse salt, scrub with a paper towel, rinse with plain water (never use soap); place on a hot stove to dry and then coat with a layer of vegetable oil and let it cool. The pan is always ready to use and I've never had a problem with sticking. My only problem (hence the four stars) is that the groove isn't deep enough and bacon grease tends to overflow through that hole (what is it's purpose anyway?) if I'm not watching.

I've cooked steaks and chicken on the grill and pancakes, bacon and eggs on the griddle and <hl> haven't had a problem with anything sticking <hl> .


Question: This person is counting on their FarberWare to bring them what?

I'm so over the disposable salt and peppers -- I try to refill them and that doesn't work. I use too much seasoning in my cooking especially to have to be throwing them out!Edited: These have larger holes than the last shakers we've had. Just sayin' -- be prepared and don't hold them upside down unless you want a lot of salt or pepper.The other glass ones I've had were cheaper and the salt eats through the finish on the lids. I bought two sets so I could have one for the table and one at the kitchen range.I have had FarberWare cook wear for over fifty years, so am counting on these bringing good service.

Answer: good service

I'm so over the disposable salt and peppers -- I try to refill them and that doesn't work. I use too much seasoning in my cooking especially to have to be throwing them out!Edited: These have larger holes than the last shakers we've had. Just sayin' -- be prepared and don't hold them upside down unless you want a lot of salt or pepper. The other glass ones I've had were cheaper and the salt eats through the finish on the lids. I bought two sets so I could have one for the table and one at the kitchen range. <hl> I have had FarberWare cook wear for over fifty years, so am counting on these bringing good service . <hl>

I'm so over the disposable salt and peppers -- I try to refill them and that doesn't work. I use too much seasoning in my cooking especially to have to be throwing them out!Edited: These have larger holes than the last shakers we've had. Just sayin' -- be prepared and don't hold them upside down unless you want a lot of salt or pepper.The other glass ones I've had were cheaper and the salt eats through the finish on the lids. I bought two sets so I could have one for the table and one at the kitchen range.I have had FarberWare cook wear for over fifty years, so am counting on these bringing <hl> good service <hl>.

I have had FarberWare cook wear for over fifty years, so am counting on these bringing <hl> good service <hl> .


Question: What did the author contribute to in their hometown?

I assisted in the decoration of a wine and cigar lounge in my hometown. The cigar lounge portion was adorned with the usual trappings but the House of Corks wire cork cages were just what the Doctor ordered. the cages are much sturdier than i imagined they would be. Shiny in appearance and antique looking. This cage does not come with any corks but instead has a drop hole built into it that allows the user to easily add their finest corks to the inner space. this globe of corks will hold a world of your fondest memories.

Answer: decoration of a wine and cigar lounge

<hl> I assisted in the decoration of a wine and cigar lounge in my hometown. <hl> The cigar lounge portion was adorned with the usual trappings but the House of Corks wire cork cages were just what the Doctor ordered. the cages are much sturdier than i imagined they would be. Shiny in appearance and antique looking. This cage does not come with any corks but instead has a drop hole built into it that allows the user to easily add their finest corks to the inner space. this globe of corks will hold a world of your fondest memories.

I assisted in the <hl> decoration of a wine and cigar lounge <hl> in my hometown. The cigar lounge portion was adorned with the usual trappings but the House of Corks wire cork cages were just what the Doctor ordered. the cages are much sturdier than i imagined they would be. Shiny in appearance and antique looking. This cage does not come with any corks but instead has a drop hole built into it that allows the user to easily add their finest corks to the inner space. this globe of corks will hold a world of your fondest memories.


Question: What will happen if the glass bowls are mishandled?

These bowls have a small enough diameter to not take up too much counter space, yet they hane good capacity. They're your typical glass prep bowls; you can get plastic ones, these will break if mishandled of course. I prefer glass.The glass looks very nice, very well shaped and polished, very clear. It's high quality glass, not high-lime glass (green tint), which makes these bowls fairly durable. They are glass and will break easily; but a tap won't necessarily crack them in half.The 5.5 and 8 ounce sizes give you options for preparing dry and fresh spices; liquids; and eggs. Obviously the 5.5 ounce size dwarfs the 1/4 teaspoon of salt that you need to add at one point; but often the recipe calls for an addition of, say, 1/4tsp salt, 1/2tsp pepper, 1tsp garlic powder, 1/4 tsp cayenne powder. In such cases, just pile all those spices in one small dish, since they're all dry and all get added in one shot.I like these, they look nice and do the job just fine.

Answer: these will break

These bowls have a small enough diameter to not take up too much counter space, yet they hane good capacity. <hl> They're your typical glass prep bowls; you can get plastic ones, these will break if mishandled of course. <hl> I prefer glass. The glass looks very nice, very well shaped and polished, very clear. It's high quality glass, not high-lime glass (green tint), which makes these bowls fairly durable. They are glass and will break easily; but a tap won't necessarily crack them in half. The 5.5 and 8 ounce sizes give you options for preparing dry and fresh spices; liquids; and eggs. Obviously the 5.5 ounce size dwarfs the 1/4 teaspoon of salt that you need to add at one point; but often the recipe calls for an addition of, say, 1/4tsp salt, 1/2tsp pepper, 1tsp garlic powder, 1/4 tsp cayenne powder. In such cases, just pile all those spices in one small dish, since they're all dry and all get added in one shot. I like these, they look nice and do the job just fine.

These bowls have a small enough diameter to not take up too much counter space, yet they hane good capacity. They're your typical glass prep bowls; you can get plastic ones, <hl> these will break <hl> if mishandled of course. I prefer glass.The glass looks very nice, very well shaped and polished, very clear. It's high quality glass, not high-lime glass (green tint), which makes these bowls fairly durable. They are glass and will break easily; but a tap won't necessarily crack them in half.The 5.5 and 8 ounce sizes give you options for preparing dry and fresh spices; liquids; and eggs. Obviously the 5.5 ounce size dwarfs the 1/4 teaspoon of salt that you need to add at one point; but often the recipe calls for an addition of, say, 1/4tsp salt, 1/2tsp pepper, 1tsp garlic powder, 1/4 tsp cayenne powder. In such cases, just pile all those spices in one small dish, since they're all dry and all get added in one shot.I like these, they look nice and do the job just fine.


Question: What needs to be monitored to make sure it's functioning properly?

A fridge in the garage in a cold climate is problematic. I needed to monitor the temperature in winter to make sure the unit is functioning properly (it wasn't - garage just gets too cold). So I bought this thermometer to keep tabs on the fluctuations in temperature. Ended up having to replace the refrigerator with one that is designed to work in a colder environment (a garage refrigerator) and now I can make sure the new one is working properly.One caveat, the interior walls of the new fridge are a pebbled finish and the suction cut won't hold. I mounted a piece of tape to the wall in the location I wanted the thermometer and attached the suction cup to the smooth surface of the tape.

Answer: the temperature

A fridge in the garage in a cold climate is problematic. <hl> I needed to monitor the temperature in winter to make sure the unit is functioning properly (it wasn't - garage just gets too cold). <hl> So I bought this thermometer to keep tabs on the fluctuations in temperature. Ended up having to replace the refrigerator with one that is designed to work in a colder environment (a garage refrigerator) and now I can make sure the new one is working properly. One caveat, the interior walls of the new fridge are a pebbled finish and the suction cut won't hold. I mounted a piece of tape to the wall in the location I wanted the thermometer and attached the suction cup to the smooth surface of the tape.

A fridge in the garage in a cold climate is problematic. I needed to monitor <hl> the temperature <hl> in winter to make sure the unit is functioning properly (it wasn't - garage just gets too cold). So I bought this thermometer to keep tabs on the fluctuations in temperature. Ended up having to replace the refrigerator with one that is designed to work in a colder environment (a garage refrigerator) and now I can make sure the new one is working properly.One caveat, the interior walls of the new fridge are a pebbled finish and the suction cut won't hold. I mounted a piece of tape to the wall in the location I wanted the thermometer and attached the suction cup to the smooth surface of the tape.


Question: About what year did they buy their Acme?

We have owned our Acme since approximately 1978, give or take a year or two. I can't compare it to anything else because we haven't used another machine since purchasing it. Moderately noisy and a hassle to clean, but it is an incredibly reliable workhorse that just keeps on going. Built like a tank. With the same design as the one shown here, our old model has all stainless removable parts over the white enamel motor housing. While the fact that it does not automatically eject pulp is a minus on the one hand, on the other hand, the Acme extracts up to 20% more juice according to independent reviews.

Answer: 1978

<hl> We have owned our Acme since approximately 1978 , give or take a year or two. <hl> I can't compare it to anything else because we haven't used another machine since purchasing it. Moderately noisy and a hassle to clean, but it is an incredibly reliable workhorse that just keeps on going. Built like a tank. With the same design as the one shown here, our old model has all stainless removable parts over the white enamel motor housing. While the fact that it does not automatically eject pulp is a minus on the one hand, on the other hand, the Acme extracts up to 20% more juice according to independent reviews.

We have owned our Acme since approximately <hl> 1978 <hl>, give or take a year or two. I can't compare it to anything else because we haven't used another machine since purchasing it. Moderately noisy and a hassle to clean, but it is an incredibly reliable workhorse that just keeps on going. Built like a tank. With the same design as the one shown here, our old model has all stainless removable parts over the white enamel motor housing. While the fact that it does not automatically eject pulp is a minus on the one hand, on the other hand, the Acme extracts up to 20% more juice according to independent reviews.

We have owned our Acme since approximately <hl> 1978 <hl> , give or take a year or two.


Question: What amount did the reviewer say the shaker scale should go up to?

The shaker itself is great, but the scale should read up to at least 16 oz.In contrast, I have a cheap Boston shaker with a rubber gasket that costed $10 at BevMo, and it has a scale that reads up to 16 oz.Not everyone makes 3 oz martinis.I'm an ice junkie. I need all my beverages ice cold, whether it's iced tea or iced coffee. Whatever I drink, I love using a Boston shaker to get the job done.While the seal mechanic itself is great, it's a shame that the company only makes this model for 10 oz...Forgiving if it was $20, but for a $50 two-piece shaker, it's a deal breaker because you expect so much more. Not to mention, the accompanying strainer costs an additional $23...So far, I've yet to come across a quality shaker like this model that has a 16 oz scale for convenience and practicality. I don't wanna bust out a measuring cup/shot glass/jigger everytime I'm gonna drink something... 'cause I literally shake at least six drinks at various times of the day.

Answer: 10 oz

The shaker itself is great, but the scale should read up to at least 16 oz. In contrast, I have a cheap Boston shaker with a rubber gasket that costed $10 at BevMo, and it has a scale that reads up to 16 oz. Not everyone makes 3 oz martinis. I'm an ice junkie. I need all my beverages ice cold, whether it's iced tea or iced coffee. Whatever I drink, I love using a Boston shaker to get the job done. <hl> While the seal mechanic itself is great, it's a shame that the company only makes this model for 10 oz ...Forgiving if it was $20, but for a $50 two-piece shaker, it's a deal breaker because you expect so much more. <hl> Not to mention, the accompanying strainer costs an additional $23...So far, I've yet to come across a quality shaker like this model that has a 16 oz scale for convenience and practicality. I don't wanna bust out a measuring cup/shot glass/jigger everytime I'm gonna drink something... 'cause I literally shake at least six drinks at various times of the day.

The shaker itself is great, but the scale should read up to at least 16 oz.In contrast, I have a cheap Boston shaker with a rubber gasket that costed $10 at BevMo, and it has a scale that reads up to 16 oz.Not everyone makes 3 oz martinis.I'm an ice junkie. I need all my beverages ice cold, whether it's iced tea or iced coffee. Whatever I drink, I love using a Boston shaker to get the job done.While the seal mechanic itself is great, it's a shame that the company only makes this model for <hl> 10 oz <hl>...Forgiving if it was $20, but for a $50 two-piece shaker, it's a deal breaker because you expect so much more. Not to mention, the accompanying strainer costs an additional $23...So far, I've yet to come across a quality shaker like this model that has a 16 oz scale for convenience and practicality. I don't wanna bust out a measuring cup/shot glass/jigger everytime I'm gonna drink something... 'cause I literally shake at least six drinks at various times of the day.

While the seal mechanic itself is great, it's a shame that the company only makes this model for <hl> 10 oz <hl> ...Forgiving if it was $20, but for a $50 two-piece shaker, it's a deal breaker because you expect so much more.


Question: What should be used to clean a surface that has cracks or gaps?

Boy, does this thing clean!I've only had it a few days, but so far, I'm very impressed. I cleaned my shower surround, and it was as shiny as I've ever seen it. That was using the textured scrubbing pad and an all-purpose cleaner. I haven't used the brush attachment yet, but I imagine it will do well on my ceramic-tile floor. My impression is that the brush probably does well on surfaces with crevices, and the pad on smooth surfaces. (The brush is QUITE firm ... I can't see using it on something like a countertop.)I still have my old Black & Decker scrubber from several years ago. The main improvement with the new scrubber is that it's more powerful. A big design change is the new scrubber's ability to extend to hard-to-reach areas. I like that.I don't expect that the new scrubber will supplant the old, but instead complement it. I like having the smaller, more flexible brushes that came with the old scrubber. (FYI, the attachments are not interchangeable between the old and the new. Totally different design.)Now, the test will be whether the new ScumBuster Xtreme will perform over time. If the old B&D; Scumbuster is any indicator, it will.

Answer: I imagine it will do well on my ceramic-tile floor. My impression is that the brush probably does well

Boy, does this thing clean!I've only had it a few days, but so far, I'm very impressed. I cleaned my shower surround, and it was as shiny as I've ever seen it. That was using the textured scrubbing pad and an all-purpose cleaner. <hl> I haven't used the brush attachment yet, but I imagine it will do well on my ceramic-tile floor. My impression is that the brush probably does well on surfaces with crevices, and the pad on smooth surfaces. <hl> (The brush is QUITE firm ... I can't see using it on something like a countertop.)I still have my old Black & Decker scrubber from several years ago. The main improvement with the new scrubber is that it's more powerful. A big design change is the new scrubber's ability to extend to hard-to-reach areas. I like that. I don't expect that the new scrubber will supplant the old, but instead complement it. I like having the smaller, more flexible brushes that came with the old scrubber. (FYI, the attachments are not interchangeable between the old and the new. Totally different design.)Now, the test will be whether the new ScumBuster Xtreme will perform over time. If the old B&D; Scumbuster is any indicator, it will.

Boy, does this thing clean!I've only had it a few days, but so far, I'm very impressed. I cleaned my shower surround, and it was as shiny as I've ever seen it. That was using the textured scrubbing pad and an all-purpose cleaner. I haven't used the brush attachment yet, but <hl> I imagine it will do well on my ceramic-tile floor. My impression is that the brush probably does well <hl> on surfaces with crevices, and the pad on smooth surfaces. (The brush is QUITE firm ... I can't see using it on something like a countertop.)I still have my old Black & Decker scrubber from several years ago. The main improvement with the new scrubber is that it's more powerful. A big design change is the new scrubber's ability to extend to hard-to-reach areas. I like that.I don't expect that the new scrubber will supplant the old, but instead complement it. I like having the smaller, more flexible brushes that came with the old scrubber. (FYI, the attachments are not interchangeable between the old and the new. Totally different design.)Now, the test will be whether the new ScumBuster Xtreme will perform over time. If the old B&D; Scumbuster is any indicator, it will.


Question: How difficult is the tool to clean?

I eat a lot of tuna. This is why I bought this tool. It works very well, and drains all of the water from the fish before I make tuna salad sandwiches - which means NO water should remain. You can squeeze all of the water out easily, and the tool is easy to clean.The only reason I gave this 4 stars is because it is made of plastic. For so many years our family owned these and they were metallic. I think it would be much better if this were made from stainless steel or heavy duty aluminum. I still use it often. A good purchase.

Answer: easy to clean

I eat a lot of tuna. This is why I bought this tool. It works very well, and drains all of the water from the fish before I make tuna salad sandwiches - which means NO water should remain. <hl> You can squeeze all of the water out easily, and the tool is easy to clean .The only reason I gave this 4 stars is because it is made of plastic. <hl> For so many years our family owned these and they were metallic. I think it would be much better if this were made from stainless steel or heavy duty aluminum. I still use it often. A good purchase.

I eat a lot of tuna. This is why I bought this tool. It works very well, and drains all of the water from the fish before I make tuna salad sandwiches - which means NO water should remain. You can squeeze all of the water out easily, and the tool is <hl> easy to clean <hl>.The only reason I gave this 4 stars is because it is made of plastic. For so many years our family owned these and they were metallic. I think it would be much better if this were made from stainless steel or heavy duty aluminum. I still use it often. A good purchase.

You can squeeze all of the water out easily, and the tool is <hl> easy to clean <hl> .The only reason I gave this 4 stars is because it is made of plastic.