Question: What did this person decide to try?

I loved the 20 oz. mug so much, I decided to try this 24 oz. small vented casserole. I can't say enough good things about it! It is wonderful for heating/storing a main dish or veggies for two. Don't let the photo fool you. I stored two half chicken breasts with sauce easily. Reheating will not only be simply, the small size prevents the food from becoming over-done and dry. Leftovers travel easily (and spillproof) to work and then the dish goes into the dishwasher... What is not to love??? Best of all, I can bring it to the table and the simple clean lines are perfectly with my Portmeirion pattern. I plan to order a second to use instead of the disposable plastic ware. What a useful product at a very practical size and a great price!

Answer: 24 oz. small vented casserole

<hl> I loved the 20 oz. mug so much, I decided to try this 24 oz. small vented casserole . <hl> I can't say enough good things about it! It is wonderful for heating/storing a main dish or veggies for two. Don't let the photo fool you. I stored two half chicken breasts with sauce easily. Reheating will not only be simply, the small size prevents the food from becoming over-done and dry. Leftovers travel easily (and spillproof) to work and then the dish goes into the dishwasher... What is not to love??? Best of all, I can bring it to the table and the simple clean lines are perfectly with my Portmeirion pattern. I plan to order a second to use instead of the disposable plastic ware. What a useful product at a very practical size and a great price!

I loved the 20 oz. mug so much, I decided to try this <hl> 24 oz. small vented casserole <hl>. I can't say enough good things about it! It is wonderful for heating/storing a main dish or veggies for two. Don't let the photo fool you. I stored two half chicken breasts with sauce easily. Reheating will not only be simply, the small size prevents the food from becoming over-done and dry. Leftovers travel easily (and spillproof) to work and then the dish goes into the dishwasher... What is not to love??? Best of all, I can bring it to the table and the simple clean lines are perfectly with my Portmeirion pattern. I plan to order a second to use instead of the disposable plastic ware. What a useful product at a very practical size and a great price!

I loved the 20 oz. mug so much, I decided to try this <hl> 24 oz. small vented casserole <hl> .


Question: What was ordered to take the drip coffeemaker off the countertop?

I ordered this French press because I wanted to take my drip coffee maker off the countertop to make way for an espresso machine and bean grinder. My biggest complaint about French presses is they are not insulated and the coffee cools too quickly. This press is stylish enough to leave out on my cooktop and keeps my coffee hot for at least an hour. It is also well made, heavy and not flimsy at all. While I am not sure it would hold 42 ounces, it makes enough coffee for me. If you have a lot of coffee drinkers, you would be making more than one pot. I preheat the pot by filling it with hot water while I am waiting for my water to come to a boil. It is also easy to clean.

Answer: French press

<hl> I ordered this French press because I wanted to take my drip coffee maker off the countertop to make way for an espresso machine and bean grinder. <hl> My biggest complaint about French presses is they are not insulated and the coffee cools too quickly. This press is stylish enough to leave out on my cooktop and keeps my coffee hot for at least an hour. It is also well made, heavy and not flimsy at all. While I am not sure it would hold 42 ounces, it makes enough coffee for me. If you have a lot of coffee drinkers, you would be making more than one pot. I preheat the pot by filling it with hot water while I am waiting for my water to come to a boil. It is also easy to clean.

I ordered this <hl> French press <hl> because I wanted to take my drip coffee maker off the countertop to make way for an espresso machine and bean grinder. My biggest complaint about French presses is they are not insulated and the coffee cools too quickly. This press is stylish enough to leave out on my cooktop and keeps my coffee hot for at least an hour. It is also well made, heavy and not flimsy at all. While I am not sure it would hold 42 ounces, it makes enough coffee for me. If you have a lot of coffee drinkers, you would be making more than one pot. I preheat the pot by filling it with hot water while I am waiting for my water to come to a boil. It is also easy to clean.


Question: Most people would not be able to use this toaster in what capacity?

As a toaster this is of acceptable quality, barely. First it is not nearly the size indicated. Those measurements include2 2" metal posts on the back to keep it from resting against the wall. It is really 9 1/2 x 13 1/2 X 8 1/2 which was what I really wanted anyway but is much smaller than advertised. The toast donness dial is way off when you get it but becomes more accurate in time. I suspect they all are like that and I have no problem figuring out where to set it to get toast the way I like it. It produces more smoke than any other toaster oven I have had.As an oven it might be unusable for most people. There is no control to set the temperature. I use a toaster oven for heating and baking to avoid heating up the main over and taxing the AC. If you use yours to bake potatoes for instance does it stay on until it gets to 500 or does it self regulate to a preset nonadjustable and unknown temperature?Toaster; acceptable-Oven ;Not acceptable

Answer: As an oven

As a toaster this is of acceptable quality, barely. First it is not nearly the size indicated. Those measurements include2 2" metal posts on the back to keep it from resting against the wall. It is really 9 1/2 x 13 1/2 X 8 1/2 which was what I really wanted anyway but is much smaller than advertised. The toast donness dial is way off when you get it but becomes more accurate in time. I suspect they all are like that and I have no problem figuring out where to set it to get toast the way I like it. It produces more smoke than any other toaster oven I have had. <hl> As an oven it might be unusable for most people. <hl> There is no control to set the temperature. I use a toaster oven for heating and baking to avoid heating up the main over and taxing the AC. If you use yours to bake potatoes for instance does it stay on until it gets to 500 or does it self regulate to a preset nonadjustable and unknown temperature?Toaster; acceptable-Oven ;Not acceptable

As a toaster this is of acceptable quality, barely. First it is not nearly the size indicated. Those measurements include2 2" metal posts on the back to keep it from resting against the wall. It is really 9 1/2 x 13 1/2 X 8 1/2 which was what I really wanted anyway but is much smaller than advertised. The toast donness dial is way off when you get it but becomes more accurate in time. I suspect they all are like that and I have no problem figuring out where to set it to get toast the way I like it. It produces more smoke than any other toaster oven I have had.<hl> As an oven <hl> it might be unusable for most people. There is no control to set the temperature. I use a toaster oven for heating and baking to avoid heating up the main over and taxing the AC. If you use yours to bake potatoes for instance does it stay on until it gets to 500 or does it self regulate to a preset nonadjustable and unknown temperature?Toaster; acceptable-Oven ;Not acceptable


Question: Is the baseboard heater expensive to run during the winter?

We have a 700 square foot finished basement which is heated by both forced hot air from the propane furnace and an 8 foot baseboard heater.The baseboard heater is extremely expensive to run in the winter. We were looking for an alternative which would still keep our play room nice and toasty warm. Since I already had one smaller Lasko heater and was thrilled with it, we decided to get this one on sale and give it a try.So far it has kept our large basement at 70 degrees and has not run that much even though it is really cold up here in NE PA.Now if the electric bills are less than last year that will be the icing on the cake. And I am pretty sure they will be, considering our baseboard is an inefficient killowat sucking machine. ;)Update 1/21/10The heater is still working well and has kept my basement at 70 degrees all through the cold, cold winter. We got our first electric bill with the heater running and it was about 20 dollars less than what it would have been for December 2009. (we are billed monthly) and that is with me adding 2 aerogardens and several plant lights to my electricity bill.One small issue is that if you lose power this heater will not automatically turn back on when power is restored. If you are away for the weekend and get a power spike you should expect whatever area was dependant on the heater will be quite cold.

Answer: The baseboard heater is extremely expensive to run in the winter.

We have a 700 square foot finished basement which is heated by both forced hot air from the propane furnace and an 8 foot baseboard heater. <hl> The baseboard heater is extremely expensive to run in the winter. We were looking for an alternative which would still keep our play room nice and toasty warm. <hl> Since I already had one smaller Lasko heater and was thrilled with it, we decided to get this one on sale and give it a try. So far it has kept our large basement at 70 degrees and has not run that much even though it is really cold up here in NE PA.Now if the electric bills are less than last year that will be the icing on the cake. And I am pretty sure they will be, considering our baseboard is an inefficient killowat sucking machine. ;)Update 1/21/10The heater is still working well and has kept my basement at 70 degrees all through the cold, cold winter. We got our first electric bill with the heater running and it was about 20 dollars less than what it would have been for December 2009. (we are billed monthly) and that is with me adding 2 aerogardens and several plant lights to my electricity bill. One small issue is that if you lose power this heater will not automatically turn back on when power is restored. If you are away for the weekend and get a power spike you should expect whatever area was dependant on the heater will be quite cold.

We have a 700 square foot finished basement which is heated by both forced hot air from the propane furnace and an 8 foot baseboard heater.<hl> The baseboard heater is extremely expensive to run in the winter. <hl> We were looking for an alternative which would still keep our play room nice and toasty warm. Since I already had one smaller Lasko heater and was thrilled with it, we decided to get this one on sale and give it a try.So far it has kept our large basement at 70 degrees and has not run that much even though it is really cold up here in NE PA.Now if the electric bills are less than last year that will be the icing on the cake. And I am pretty sure they will be, considering our baseboard is an inefficient killowat sucking machine. ;)Update 1/21/10The heater is still working well and has kept my basement at 70 degrees all through the cold, cold winter. We got our first electric bill with the heater running and it was about 20 dollars less than what it would have been for December 2009. (we are billed monthly) and that is with me adding 2 aerogardens and several plant lights to my electricity bill.One small issue is that if you lose power this heater will not automatically turn back on when power is restored. If you are away for the weekend and get a power spike you should expect whatever area was dependant on the heater will be quite cold.


Question: What do they feel good about?

I have filled all the four that I ordered originally and am going back to order four more. They are pretty sturdy and I feel confident placing heavier objects in them. I like the clear sides of course, and the latches seemed to be snug and secure. I suppose in time they might have issues, but if they are treated well they should last quite a while. Amazon has a gazillion of these in various sizes, and it beats having to go to the store and wrestle them home. They came packed well and no breakage at all.

Answer: placing heavier objects in them

I have filled all the four that I ordered originally and am going back to order four more. <hl> They are pretty sturdy and I feel confident placing heavier objects in them . <hl> I like the clear sides of course, and the latches seemed to be snug and secure. I suppose in time they might have issues, but if they are treated well they should last quite a while. Amazon has a gazillion of these in various sizes, and it beats having to go to the store and wrestle them home. They came packed well and no breakage at all.

I have filled all the four that I ordered originally and am going back to order four more. They are pretty sturdy and I feel confident <hl> placing heavier objects in them <hl>. I like the clear sides of course, and the latches seemed to be snug and secure. I suppose in time they might have issues, but if they are treated well they should last quite a while. Amazon has a gazillion of these in various sizes, and it beats having to go to the store and wrestle them home. They came packed well and no breakage at all.

They are pretty sturdy and I feel confident <hl> placing heavier objects in them <hl> .


Question: what was not big enough for the author to get his hand inside

I have had 3 or 4 kettles in the last couple of years. The Oxo, which is as/more expensive, went to hell so fast it was bizarre: warped, looking like it was fished out of a dumpster. Then I got another one that was a disaster: also got ugly weeks into its tour of duty. Second one was an even bigger disaster though because the hole was not big enough to get my hand down inside and white stuff started to appear in the water.This one works fine, and there is no problem pouring using it (??). It is staying clean, though as is the case w/all stainless, keeping it clean means special treatment. Still, 10x better than the other two I had.

Answer: hole

I have had 3 or 4 kettles in the last couple of years. The Oxo, which is as/more expensive, went to hell so fast it was bizarre: warped, looking like it was fished out of a dumpster. Then I got another one that was a disaster: also got ugly weeks into its tour of duty. <hl> Second one was an even bigger disaster though because the hole was not big enough to get my hand down inside and white stuff started to appear in the water. <hl> This one works fine, and there is no problem pouring using it (??). It is staying clean, though as is the case w/all stainless, keeping it clean means special treatment. Still, 10x better than the other two I had.

I have had 3 or 4 kettles in the last couple of years. The Oxo, which is as/more expensive, went to hell so fast it was bizarre: warped, looking like it was fished out of a dumpster. Then I got another one that was a disaster: also got ugly weeks into its tour of duty. Second one was an even bigger disaster though because the <hl> hole <hl> was not big enough to get my hand down inside and white stuff started to appear in the water.This one works fine, and there is no problem pouring using it (??). It is staying clean, though as is the case w/all stainless, keeping it clean means special treatment. Still, 10x better than the other two I had.


Question: What did the customer say is the problem with playing with fan speeds and lights?

The filter is amazing, looks awesome, and quiet. My main complaint is that the fan speed selector has tiny lights on it that, in a way similar to xmas "chasing" lights, appear to spin at various speeds. The problem I have with this is that there's something frustratingly addictive about playing with the fan speeds and watching the lights! Other than that, great all around!!Now, the money saving tip: There's a certain department store out there with a carbon/charcoal mesh and blue mesh trim-to-fit air filter for $10 (the store is based in Arkansas and has the word "Mart" in it). If you set that up as a "pre-filter" of sorts, you'll not only get nearly a year out of your 3M one, but you'll get rid of odors much better. I believe the $10 filter is made by WEB - I've been able to cut it in such a way as to get 3 pre-filters out of each.

Answer: frustratingly addictive

The filter is amazing, looks awesome, and quiet. My main complaint is that the fan speed selector has tiny lights on it that, in a way similar to xmas "chasing" lights, appear to spin at various speeds. <hl> The problem I have with this is that there's something frustratingly addictive about playing with the fan speeds and watching the lights! <hl> Other than that, great all around!!Now, the money saving tip: There's a certain department store out there with a carbon/charcoal mesh and blue mesh trim-to-fit air filter for $10 (the store is based in Arkansas and has the word "Mart" in it). If you set that up as a "pre-filter" of sorts, you'll not only get nearly a year out of your 3M one, but you'll get rid of odors much better. I believe the $10 filter is made by WEB - I've been able to cut it in such a way as to get 3 pre-filters out of each.

The filter is amazing, looks awesome, and quiet. My main complaint is that the fan speed selector has tiny lights on it that, in a way similar to xmas "chasing" lights, appear to spin at various speeds. The problem I have with this is that there's something <hl> frustratingly addictive <hl> about playing with the fan speeds and watching the lights! Other than that, great all around!!Now, the money saving tip: There's a certain department store out there with a carbon/charcoal mesh and blue mesh trim-to-fit air filter for $10 (the store is based in Arkansas and has the word "Mart" in it). If you set that up as a "pre-filter" of sorts, you'll not only get nearly a year out of your 3M one, but you'll get rid of odors much better. I believe the $10 filter is made by WEB - I've been able to cut it in such a way as to get 3 pre-filters out of each.


Question: What other milk can you use?

Got this mainly for our kids. We didn't want to worry about fingers getting caught in anything or worring about rock salt or running an appliance for long periods of time. After reading over the instructions and then showing our kids, they have not stopped using the ice cream maker!! It works great with soy milk too. The tub stays cold enough they can do 2 batches of ice cream in a row. And the creativity is endless...they have made all kids of colors w/ food coloring. They have tried different extracts (orange makes it taste like an orange cream pop) and all kinds of nut, coconut, fruit and choc. chip combos. Just a note, little pieces work best. Man this thing is awesome! The kids have control over what the taste, color and flavor is and mom and dad don't have to do a thing except supply the goods. Yeah!

Answer: soy milk

It works great with soy milk too.

Got this mainly for our kids. We didn't want to worry about fingers getting caught in anything or worring about rock salt or running an appliance for long periods of time. After reading over the instructions and then showing our kids, they have not stopped using the ice cream maker!! <hl> It works great with soy milk too. <hl> The tub stays cold enough they can do 2 batches of ice cream in a row. And the creativity is endless...they have made all kids of colors w/ food coloring. They have tried different extracts (orange makes it taste like an orange cream pop) and all kinds of nut, coconut, fruit and choc. chip combos. Just a note, little pieces work best. Man this thing is awesome! The kids have control over what the taste, color and flavor is and mom and dad don't have to do a thing except supply the goods. Yeah!

Got this mainly for our kids. We didn't want to worry about fingers getting caught in anything or worring about rock salt or running an appliance for long periods of time. After reading over the instructions and then showing our kids, they have not stopped using the ice cream maker!! It works great with <hl> soy milk <hl> too. The tub stays cold enough they can do 2 batches of ice cream in a row. And the creativity is endless...they have made all kids of colors w/ food coloring. They have tried different extracts (orange makes it taste like an orange cream pop) and all kinds of nut, coconut, fruit and choc. chip combos. Just a note, little pieces work best. Man this thing is awesome! The kids have control over what the taste, color and flavor is and mom and dad don't have to do a thing except supply the goods. Yeah!


Question: Would this customer say that the bowl was aesthetically appealing?

I am very happy with the Black and Blum Fruit Loop. It is very well made, has a shiny chrome finish which, coordinates beautifully with my stainless steel kitchen appliances, and is very pretty to look at. It holds 5 or 6 apples easily, and can fit other types of fruit. It is a very modern take on a fruit bowl, but it functions very well as one. It has become a conversation piece in my kitchen because it is so unique and pretty. And it goes very well with my contemporary kitchen. I received mine in a timely fashion. If you are looking for a very modern, unique fruit bowl, then this is for you. I highly recommend it.

Answer: shiny chrome finish which, coordinates beautifully with my stainless steel kitchen appliances, and is very pretty to look at

I am very happy with the Black and Blum Fruit Loop. <hl> It is very well made, has a shiny chrome finish which, coordinates beautifully with my stainless steel kitchen appliances, and is very pretty to look at . <hl> It holds 5 or 6 apples easily, and can fit other types of fruit. It is a very modern take on a fruit bowl, but it functions very well as one. It has become a conversation piece in my kitchen because it is so unique and pretty. And it goes very well with my contemporary kitchen. I received mine in a timely fashion. If you are looking for a very modern, unique fruit bowl, then this is for you. I highly recommend it.

I am very happy with the Black and Blum Fruit Loop. It is very well made, has a <hl> shiny chrome finish which, coordinates beautifully with my stainless steel kitchen appliances, and is very pretty to look at <hl>. It holds 5 or 6 apples easily, and can fit other types of fruit. It is a very modern take on a fruit bowl, but it functions very well as one. It has become a conversation piece in my kitchen because it is so unique and pretty. And it goes very well with my contemporary kitchen. I received mine in a timely fashion. If you are looking for a very modern, unique fruit bowl, then this is for you. I highly recommend it.

It is very well made, has a <hl> shiny chrome finish which, coordinates beautifully with my stainless steel kitchen appliances, and is very pretty to look at <hl> .


Question: How many did they order?

After too many frustrating times when I needed my smallest cutting board but it was already dirty from something else and I couldn't cross-contaminate things, I ended up ordering two of these 5x7 Architec boards, one in turquoise and one in white.I love the small, convenient size for things like fruit, olives, and cheese, and they are so small that I can just leave a clean one out all the time, ready to be used.The solid grip bottom keeps the board from sliding all over during use, and the grooves on the edge keep most juices produced by cutting from running off the board and onto the counter.I like the 5x7 boards so much that the larger sizes will be first on the list next time I need more cutting boards.

Answer: two

<hl> After too many frustrating times when I needed my smallest cutting board but it was already dirty from something else and I couldn't cross-contaminate things, I ended up ordering two of these 5x7 Architec boards, one in turquoise and one in white. <hl> I love the small, convenient size for things like fruit, olives, and cheese, and they are so small that I can just leave a clean one out all the time, ready to be used. The solid grip bottom keeps the board from sliding all over during use, and the grooves on the edge keep most juices produced by cutting from running off the board and onto the counter. I like the 5x7 boards so much that the larger sizes will be first on the list next time I need more cutting boards.

After too many frustrating times when I needed my smallest cutting board but it was already dirty from something else and I couldn't cross-contaminate things, I ended up ordering <hl> two <hl> of these 5x7 Architec boards, one in turquoise and one in white.I love the small, convenient size for things like fruit, olives, and cheese, and they are so small that I can just leave a clean one out all the time, ready to be used.The solid grip bottom keeps the board from sliding all over during use, and the grooves on the edge keep most juices produced by cutting from running off the board and onto the counter.I like the 5x7 boards so much that the larger sizes will be first on the list next time I need more cutting boards.


Question: What happens when the dogs run by it?

The product works really well, its very sensitive. It sense smell and particles. it has an area for smell and particles and it monitors the air and turns up and down as needed. I put on perfume by it and the smell sensor goes way up and it cranks up, the dogs run by it and the particle indicator goes up and it turns on. you can also set it on manual but its cool. the thingi really liked about it is the rest all have like $100 a year in filters you have to buy and this has washable filters even for the hepa.I think it has helped a lot, i have 5 dogs inside and it has significantly improved the smell of my house

Answer: it turns on

The product works really well, its very sensitive. It sense smell and particles. it has an area for smell and particles and it monitors the air and turns up and down as needed. <hl> I put on perfume by it and the smell sensor goes way up and it cranks up, the dogs run by it and the particle indicator goes up and it turns on . <hl> you can also set it on manual but its cool. the thingi really liked about it is the rest all have like $100 a year in filters you have to buy and this has washable filters even for the hepa. I think it has helped a lot, i have 5 dogs inside and it has significantly improved the smell of my house

The product works really well, its very sensitive. It sense smell and particles. it has an area for smell and particles and it monitors the air and turns up and down as needed. I put on perfume by it and the smell sensor goes way up and it cranks up, the dogs run by it and the particle indicator goes up and <hl> it turns on <hl>. you can also set it on manual but its cool. the thingi really liked about it is the rest all have like $100 a year in filters you have to buy and this has washable filters even for the hepa.I think it has helped a lot, i have 5 dogs inside and it has significantly improved the smell of my house

I put on perfume by it and the smell sensor goes way up and it cranks up, the dogs run by it and the particle indicator goes up and <hl> it turns on <hl> .


Question: Which of the mitts is in almost pristine condition?

I bought this mitt 2 years ago at the same time as the Oxo silicon oven mitt, to see which one I liked better. Both mitts are very good oven protection. I like the silicon ribs - much better than traditional padded fabric mitts. This one is more flexible and softer than the Oxo mitt, so it's easier to grab a pan out of the oven. However, after two years, the twill fabric on the Calphalon mitt is pulling apart at the outside seam near my little finger, exposing about 2 inches of the inside padding. It is still usable, since the seams are intact around the thumb where burns are most likely to occur. But I expected it to last longer than 2 years. Both mitts have been used daily, and both have occasionally been run through the washing machine, but the Oxo mitt still looks almost new, while the Calphalon mitt may not make it through the next wash. So I recommend buying the Oxo mitt instead of this one.

Answer: Oxo

<hl> I bought this mitt 2 years ago at the same time as the Oxo silicon oven mitt, to see which one I liked better. <hl> Both mitts are very good oven protection. I like the silicon ribs - much better than traditional padded fabric mitts. This one is more flexible and softer than the Oxo mitt, so it's easier to grab a pan out of the oven. However, after two years, the twill fabric on the Calphalon mitt is pulling apart at the outside seam near my little finger, exposing about 2 inches of the inside padding. It is still usable, since the seams are intact around the thumb where burns are most likely to occur. But I expected it to last longer than 2 years. Both mitts have been used daily, and both have occasionally been run through the washing machine, but the Oxo mitt still looks almost new, while the Calphalon mitt may not make it through the next wash. So I recommend buying the Oxo mitt instead of this one.

I bought this mitt 2 years ago at the same time as the <hl> Oxo <hl> silicon oven mitt, to see which one I liked better. Both mitts are very good oven protection. I like the silicon ribs - much better than traditional padded fabric mitts. This one is more flexible and softer than the Oxo mitt, so it's easier to grab a pan out of the oven. However, after two years, the twill fabric on the Calphalon mitt is pulling apart at the outside seam near my little finger, exposing about 2 inches of the inside padding. It is still usable, since the seams are intact around the thumb where burns are most likely to occur. But I expected it to last longer than 2 years. Both mitts have been used daily, and both have occasionally been run through the washing machine, but the Oxo mitt still looks almost new, while the Calphalon mitt may not make it through the next wash. So I recommend buying the Oxo mitt instead of this one.


Question: What does the posters mom swear by?

Fist off, there is a paper ad under the plastic where it sucks up the water, you might want to remove that ;)My mom used to swear by those carpet cleaners you rent from the super market. Once a month, me and my dad had to move all the furniture around as she cleaned. This Hoover SteamVac is a great substitute for that monster vac. This one is much lighter and easier to use, you can see just how much dirt is coming up from your carpet as it sucks up the water. There are no hoses and nozzles to clog with this one, no belts to break and everything disassembles for easy cleaning.As another review pointed out, there are no "bells & whistles" with this model, you have to pay attention to the water level yourself, no "dirt sensors" or headlights, but it doesn't need them. It does a great job at both cleaning and picking up the water and drying the carpet. Anyone who has used the rental machines has probably had the experience of a machine that doesn't suck up enough water and had to deal with wet carpet. Not a problem here with its own heat source, this SteamVac drys the carpet just fine.

Answer: carpet cleaners you rent from the super market

Fist off, there is a paper ad under the plastic where it sucks up the water, you might want to remove that ;) <hl> My mom used to swear by those carpet cleaners you rent from the super market . <hl> Once a month, me and my dad had to move all the furniture around as she cleaned. This Hoover SteamVac is a great substitute for that monster vac. This one is much lighter and easier to use, you can see just how much dirt is coming up from your carpet as it sucks up the water. There are no hoses and nozzles to clog with this one, no belts to break and everything disassembles for easy cleaning. As another review pointed out, there are no "bells & whistles" with this model, you have to pay attention to the water level yourself, no "dirt sensors" or headlights, but it doesn't need them. It does a great job at both cleaning and picking up the water and drying the carpet. Anyone who has used the rental machines has probably had the experience of a machine that doesn't suck up enough water and had to deal with wet carpet. Not a problem here with its own heat source, this SteamVac drys the carpet just fine.

Fist off, there is a paper ad under the plastic where it sucks up the water, you might want to remove that ;)My mom used to swear by those <hl> carpet cleaners you rent from the super market <hl>. Once a month, me and my dad had to move all the furniture around as she cleaned. This Hoover SteamVac is a great substitute for that monster vac. This one is much lighter and easier to use, you can see just how much dirt is coming up from your carpet as it sucks up the water. There are no hoses and nozzles to clog with this one, no belts to break and everything disassembles for easy cleaning.As another review pointed out, there are no "bells & whistles" with this model, you have to pay attention to the water level yourself, no "dirt sensors" or headlights, but it doesn't need them. It does a great job at both cleaning and picking up the water and drying the carpet. Anyone who has used the rental machines has probably had the experience of a machine that doesn't suck up enough water and had to deal with wet carpet. Not a problem here with its own heat source, this SteamVac drys the carpet just fine.

My mom used to swear by those <hl> carpet cleaners you rent from the super market <hl> .


Question: how long is the warranty on this peppermill?

My wife and I have had this Peppermill for about ten years. Well, not exactly this ONE. We have gone through four of them in the ten years. Sometimes it sat in the cabinet for a few months before we sent it back. The peppermill does come with a lifetime warranty and Olde Thompson has replaced it, without question, every time the gears have stripped out. We ship it back and receive a new on in a couple of weeks. The cover has been changed since we first purchased it. Perhaps it was part of an upgrade. We have had our current one for a couple of years now.Other than the gears stripping out every couple of years, the mill works great. I particularly like it that the pepper comes out the top rather than the bottom. It doesn't leave pepper on the table whenever we set it down, like many of the bottom gear mills. The adjustable gears work fine. We have found that it seems to last longer if we don't grind the peppercorns as fine. We usually prefer the coarse grind anyway.

Answer: lifetime

My wife and I have had this Peppermill for about ten years. Well, not exactly this ONE. We have gone through four of them in the ten years. Sometimes it sat in the cabinet for a few months before we sent it back. <hl> The peppermill does come with a lifetime warranty and Olde Thompson has replaced it, without question, every time the gears have stripped out. <hl> We ship it back and receive a new on in a couple of weeks. The cover has been changed since we first purchased it. Perhaps it was part of an upgrade. We have had our current one for a couple of years now. Other than the gears stripping out every couple of years, the mill works great. I particularly like it that the pepper comes out the top rather than the bottom. It doesn't leave pepper on the table whenever we set it down, like many of the bottom gear mills. The adjustable gears work fine. We have found that it seems to last longer if we don't grind the peppercorns as fine. We usually prefer the coarse grind anyway.

My wife and I have had this Peppermill for about ten years. Well, not exactly this ONE. We have gone through four of them in the ten years. Sometimes it sat in the cabinet for a few months before we sent it back. The peppermill does come with a <hl> lifetime <hl> warranty and Olde Thompson has replaced it, without question, every time the gears have stripped out. We ship it back and receive a new on in a couple of weeks. The cover has been changed since we first purchased it. Perhaps it was part of an upgrade. We have had our current one for a couple of years now.Other than the gears stripping out every couple of years, the mill works great. I particularly like it that the pepper comes out the top rather than the bottom. It doesn't leave pepper on the table whenever we set it down, like many of the bottom gear mills. The adjustable gears work fine. We have found that it seems to last longer if we don't grind the peppercorns as fine. We usually prefer the coarse grind anyway.


Question: What is the grater made from?

I am so very, very happy. I have been looking all over for a "large hole" grater for potatoes. This grater is so fast and easy to use and since its stainless steel is cleans up with a snap. I make hash browns every morning for my disabled husband and have tried all types of graters but just couldn't find the size I wanted or needed. When I came across this I checked the size and counted the holes and figured I'd give it one last try. This grater fits my needs 100% and not only does it do a wonderful job on potatoes but it made short work of a block of cheese I grated for baked mac & cheese. I am very satisfied with this purchase

Answer: stainless steel

I am so very, very happy. I have been looking all over for a "large hole" grater for potatoes. <hl> This grater is so fast and easy to use and since its stainless steel is cleans up with a snap. <hl> I make hash browns every morning for my disabled husband and have tried all types of graters but just couldn't find the size I wanted or needed. When I came across this I checked the size and counted the holes and figured I'd give it one last try. This grater fits my needs 100% and not only does it do a wonderful job on potatoes but it made short work of a block of cheese I grated for baked mac & cheese. I am very satisfied with this purchase

I am so very, very happy. I have been looking all over for a "large hole" grater for potatoes. This grater is so fast and easy to use and since its <hl> stainless steel <hl> is cleans up with a snap. I make hash browns every morning for my disabled husband and have tried all types of graters but just couldn't find the size I wanted or needed. When I came across this I checked the size and counted the holes and figured I'd give it one last try. This grater fits my needs 100% and not only does it do a wonderful job on potatoes but it made short work of a block of cheese I grated for baked mac & cheese. I am very satisfied with this purchase


Question: What material is the Cephalon made from?

I bought both the Bambu Kitchen Fork and the Cephalon Nylon Fork a year ago, both for use with non-stick kitchen pans.I used both, but have settled on the bamboo fork. That's what I reach for most times.The nylon fork has sharp tines that will pick up meat pieces; the bamboo fork does not do that job.The bamboo fork shrugs off encounters with hot pans; the nylon fork as gouges melted into it.Your mileage may vary. Void where prohibited...

Answer: Nylon

<hl> I bought both the Bambu Kitchen Fork and the Cephalon Nylon Fork a year ago, both for use with non-stick kitchen pans. <hl> I used both, but have settled on the bamboo fork. That's what I reach for most times. The nylon fork has sharp tines that will pick up meat pieces; the bamboo fork does not do that job. The bamboo fork shrugs off encounters with hot pans; the nylon fork as gouges melted into it. Your mileage may vary. Void where prohibited...

I bought both the Bambu Kitchen Fork and the Cephalon <hl> Nylon <hl> Fork a year ago, both for use with non-stick kitchen pans.I used both, but have settled on the bamboo fork. That's what I reach for most times.The nylon fork has sharp tines that will pick up meat pieces; the bamboo fork does not do that job.The bamboo fork shrugs off encounters with hot pans; the nylon fork as gouges melted into it.Your mileage may vary. Void where prohibited...


Question: How well does the seal keep liquid out?

I need my water ice cold and the freezer at work is across the building. I fill this sucker up with ice and water in the morning, stick a straw in it, and the water is kept ice cold all day long. No more runing to the water cooler every time I need to fill up my glass. One time in the morning and this thing keeps me honest about the amount of water I'm drinking in a day! Took it camping once and it was nice to actually take the keg while I was swimming in the lake and the flip top prevented any splashes of lake water from getting into my drink.. plus the bottle opener! Sweet! I've tipped this thing over on my desk with the flip top sealed over the straw and only a couple drops came out, not a drop even hit my desk, only wet the sides of the lip a bit. I've also drank without a straw and the when tipped over to drink, the seal doesn't leak. Love this thing!

Answer: I was swimming in the lake and the flip top prevented any splashes of lake water from getting into my drink

I need my water ice cold and the freezer at work is across the building. I fill this sucker up with ice and water in the morning, stick a straw in it, and the water is kept ice cold all day long. No more runing to the water cooler every time I need to fill up my glass. One time in the morning and this thing keeps me honest about the amount of water I'm drinking in a day! <hl> Took it camping once and it was nice to actually take the keg while I was swimming in the lake and the flip top prevented any splashes of lake water from getting into my drink .. plus the bottle opener! <hl> Sweet! I've tipped this thing over on my desk with the flip top sealed over the straw and only a couple drops came out, not a drop even hit my desk, only wet the sides of the lip a bit. I've also drank without a straw and the when tipped over to drink, the seal doesn't leak. Love this thing!

I need my water ice cold and the freezer at work is across the building. I fill this sucker up with ice and water in the morning, stick a straw in it, and the water is kept ice cold all day long. No more runing to the water cooler every time I need to fill up my glass. One time in the morning and this thing keeps me honest about the amount of water I'm drinking in a day! Took it camping once and it was nice to actually take the keg while <hl> I was swimming in the lake and the flip top prevented any splashes of lake water from getting into my drink <hl>.. plus the bottle opener! Sweet! I've tipped this thing over on my desk with the flip top sealed over the straw and only a couple drops came out, not a drop even hit my desk, only wet the sides of the lip a bit. I've also drank without a straw and the when tipped over to drink, the seal doesn't leak. Love this thing!

Took it camping once and it was nice to actually take the keg while <hl> I was swimming in the lake and the flip top prevented any splashes of lake water from getting into my drink <hl> .. plus the bottle opener!


Question: What might you want to spread onto the sweater before steaming?

I have worked at a dry cleaners and have used the professional size steam press to press clothing and to steam block sweaters. The surface where the clothes lay on never gets too hot, unless the lower steamer is applied, which this produce does not have. I was surprised at the reviewer who expected the steamer to get too hot to handle?This smaller version of the dry-cleaners steam press works well. It saves time in pressing, but you need to know the techinques to position the shirts and pants so that you'll get nice creases. Steam comes from the upper lid of the presser. Steam does not come out from the pressing pad.In order to block sweaters, position the sweater so that it is flat and then lower the pressor lid to 'almost' touching the sweater and let the sweater steam a few seconds. You may want to spray a mist of water onto the sweater before steaming. Next, move sweater around and repeat until entire sweater has been steam blocked.

Answer: mist of water

I have worked at a dry cleaners and have used the professional size steam press to press clothing and to steam block sweaters. The surface where the clothes lay on never gets too hot, unless the lower steamer is applied, which this produce does not have. I was surprised at the reviewer who expected the steamer to get too hot to handle?This smaller version of the dry-cleaners steam press works well. It saves time in pressing, but you need to know the techinques to position the shirts and pants so that you'll get nice creases. Steam comes from the upper lid of the presser. Steam does not come out from the pressing pad. In order to block sweaters, position the sweater so that it is flat and then lower the pressor lid to 'almost' touching the sweater and let the sweater steam a few seconds. <hl> You may want to spray a mist of water onto the sweater before steaming. <hl> Next, move sweater around and repeat until entire sweater has been steam blocked.

I have worked at a dry cleaners and have used the professional size steam press to press clothing and to steam block sweaters. The surface where the clothes lay on never gets too hot, unless the lower steamer is applied, which this produce does not have. I was surprised at the reviewer who expected the steamer to get too hot to handle?This smaller version of the dry-cleaners steam press works well. It saves time in pressing, but you need to know the techinques to position the shirts and pants so that you'll get nice creases. Steam comes from the upper lid of the presser. Steam does not come out from the pressing pad.In order to block sweaters, position the sweater so that it is flat and then lower the pressor lid to 'almost' touching the sweater and let the sweater steam a few seconds. You may want to spray a <hl> mist of water <hl> onto the sweater before steaming. Next, move sweater around and repeat until entire sweater has been steam blocked.