Question: What do I suggest to use for making several cups of coffee at a time?

Pros: 1. This thing does a very good job of producing an even fine grind.2. Its cheap and portable. Great for camping.Cons: 1. It does take about 4 minutes to make 2 shots worth of coffee for my AeroPress.2. If you use it at the office, people will think you're a dork and the noise will annoy them.3. Further evidence that you're a cheap SOB. Don't break this thing out on a first date.This does what it does perfectly, but for making several cups of coffee at a time, consider a good electric burr grinder. You can get one that works fine for about $80. I did, and this thing went in my kitchen camping box.

Answer: a good electric burr grinder

Pros: 1. This thing does a very good job of producing an even fine grind.2. Its cheap and portable. Great for camping. Cons: 1. It does take about 4 minutes to make 2 shots worth of coffee for my AeroPress.2. If you use it at the office, people will think you're a dork and the noise will annoy them.3. Further evidence that you're a cheap SOB. Don't break this thing out on a first date. <hl> This does what it does perfectly, but for making several cups of coffee at a time, consider a good electric burr grinder . <hl> You can get one that works fine for about $80. I did, and this thing went in my kitchen camping box.

Pros: 1. This thing does a very good job of producing an even fine grind.2. Its cheap and portable. Great for camping.Cons: 1. It does take about 4 minutes to make 2 shots worth of coffee for my AeroPress.2. If you use it at the office, people will think you're a dork and the noise will annoy them.3. Further evidence that you're a cheap SOB. Don't break this thing out on a first date.This does what it does perfectly, but for making several cups of coffee at a time, consider <hl> a good electric burr grinder <hl>. You can get one that works fine for about $80. I did, and this thing went in my kitchen camping box.

This does what it does perfectly, but for making several cups of coffee at a time, consider <hl> a good electric burr grinder <hl> .


Question: Can you change the angle?

I was expecting high about this heater.But I did not like few things about this unit. The light is too bright. If we put it at front side of visibility, it distract reading. The cord comes with certain length (~4 feet I think), which made it difficult to place it somewhere where it can give heat from behind. Size is little bigger, so you cannot just place it anywhere. This heats up the object where the light fells, so better not to use in narrow space (potential fire hazard). Also I wanted to use it to warm up my toes, but it was not possible to change the angle down to floor ( probably safety issue for carpet).Might be good if you do mind the light or want to use it ourdoor.

Answer: not possible to change

I was expecting high about this heater. But I did not like few things about this unit. The light is too bright. If we put it at front side of visibility, it distract reading. The cord comes with certain length (~4 feet I think), which made it difficult to place it somewhere where it can give heat from behind. Size is little bigger, so you cannot just place it anywhere. This heats up the object where the light fells, so better not to use in narrow space (potential fire hazard). <hl> Also I wanted to use it to warm up my toes, but it was not possible to change the angle down to floor ( probably safety issue for carpet).Might be good if you do mind the light or want to use it ourdoor. <hl>

I was expecting high about this heater.But I did not like few things about this unit. The light is too bright. If we put it at front side of visibility, it distract reading. The cord comes with certain length (~4 feet I think), which made it difficult to place it somewhere where it can give heat from behind. Size is little bigger, so you cannot just place it anywhere. This heats up the object where the light fells, so better not to use in narrow space (potential fire hazard). Also I wanted to use it to warm up my toes, but it was <hl> not possible to change <hl> the angle down to floor ( probably safety issue for carpet).Might be good if you do mind the light or want to use it ourdoor.


Question: What are the containers made of?

First, set is very attractive in appearance (would make a great gift for the bride to be). Containers are solid and glass and are quality items. Lids fit closely and tightly and make an air tight seal. Only downsize to me was in the size of the containers. Two of them look like they would fit a sandwich size meal or, at best, a small portion of left over vegetables from dinner. The other two, although larger, would not store things like a lot of pasta sauce, etc. I am rating this 5 stars for the containers for what you do get (not what I was anticipating size-wise). I guess I didn't read the page well enough to see the sizes, thought I would be getting more pratical size containersfor kitchen needs.In doing further research, I see that Lock&Lock makes a larger set and I will probably buy them for myself (almost the same price as this set, so it would be worth it to pay a little more).

Answer: glass

First, set is very attractive in appearance (would make a great gift for the bride to be). <hl> Containers are solid and glass and are quality items. <hl> Lids fit closely and tightly and make an air tight seal. Only downsize to me was in the size of the containers. Two of them look like they would fit a sandwich size meal or, at best, a small portion of left over vegetables from dinner. The other two, although larger, would not store things like a lot of pasta sauce, etc. I am rating this 5 stars for the containers for what you do get (not what I was anticipating size-wise). I guess I didn't read the page well enough to see the sizes, thought I would be getting more pratical size containersfor kitchen needs. In doing further research, I see that Lock&Lock makes a larger set and I will probably buy them for myself (almost the same price as this set, so it would be worth it to pay a little more).

First, set is very attractive in appearance (would make a great gift for the bride to be). Containers are solid and <hl> glass <hl> and are quality items. Lids fit closely and tightly and make an air tight seal. Only downsize to me was in the size of the containers. Two of them look like they would fit a sandwich size meal or, at best, a small portion of left over vegetables from dinner. The other two, although larger, would not store things like a lot of pasta sauce, etc. I am rating this 5 stars for the containers for what you do get (not what I was anticipating size-wise). I guess I didn't read the page well enough to see the sizes, thought I would be getting more pratical size containersfor kitchen needs.In doing further research, I see that Lock&Lock makes a larger set and I will probably buy them for myself (almost the same price as this set, so it would be worth it to pay a little more).


Question: what is the one flaw of this spoon?

I can't say enough about these spoons. I bought one years ago and love it. It is great for scraping cake batter from bowls, scrambling eggs, making a roux......and much much more. I used to use a cooking spoon, spatula, and have a pile of stuff to wash after, but not anymore. I just bought another one here on Amazon because the red one I have has a few cut marks about 4 or 5 inches from the tip (I think from using it as a spatula to get all of the spaghetti sauce, tomato sauce, etc. out of cans when I am emptying them into the pot. I can't say for sure, but that is what I think has happened) Not that it matters, because I use the red one daily still and will probably get at least another few years out of it. I just bought another one in case I can't find them when it finally wears out. The only downside is it is not a very deep spoon so saucy items and soup-based items are not a good match. But for everything else, it is hands down the best and most versatile cooking spoon I own. This coupled with a nice deep ladle, tongs, and a turner and you have all the kitchen tools you need. As a housewife cooking for my family for almost 25 years, I highly recommend this product :)

Answer: is it is not a very deep

I can't say enough about these spoons. I bought one years ago and love it. It is great for scraping cake batter from bowls, scrambling eggs, making a roux......and much much more. I used to use a cooking spoon, spatula, and have a pile of stuff to wash after, but not anymore. I just bought another one here on Amazon because the red one I have has a few cut marks about 4 or 5 inches from the tip (I think from using it as a spatula to get all of the spaghetti sauce, tomato sauce, etc. out of cans when I am emptying them into the pot. I can't say for sure, but that is what I think has happened) Not that it matters, because I use the red one daily still and will probably get at least another few years out of it. I just bought another one in case I can't find them when it finally wears out. <hl> The only downside is it is not a very deep spoon so saucy items and soup-based items are not a good match. <hl> But for everything else, it is hands down the best and most versatile cooking spoon I own. This coupled with a nice deep ladle, tongs, and a turner and you have all the kitchen tools you need. As a housewife cooking for my family for almost 25 years, I highly recommend this product :)

I can't say enough about these spoons. I bought one years ago and love it. It is great for scraping cake batter from bowls, scrambling eggs, making a roux......and much much more. I used to use a cooking spoon, spatula, and have a pile of stuff to wash after, but not anymore. I just bought another one here on Amazon because the red one I have has a few cut marks about 4 or 5 inches from the tip (I think from using it as a spatula to get all of the spaghetti sauce, tomato sauce, etc. out of cans when I am emptying them into the pot. I can't say for sure, but that is what I think has happened) Not that it matters, because I use the red one daily still and will probably get at least another few years out of it. I just bought another one in case I can't find them when it finally wears out. The only downside <hl> is it is not a very deep <hl> spoon so saucy items and soup-based items are not a good match. But for everything else, it is hands down the best and most versatile cooking spoon I own. This coupled with a nice deep ladle, tongs, and a turner and you have all the kitchen tools you need. As a housewife cooking for my family for almost 25 years, I highly recommend this product :)


Question: How big of a family does the author recommend the set of pots for?

I have Curculon skillets that I use on a daily basis so I was thrilled to receive this. This is a great set for anyone who is starting out or if you need to replace your old worn out ovenware.Pros-Very heavy and sturdyInexpensive when compared to sets of this quality.Glass tops ensure you can see if your water is boiling. Many sets come with solid covers and you cant see what is going on in the pan.You can go from stove to oven with each of these pots and pans.It really is non stick. I made scrambled eggs and they did NOT stick. I used nothing in the bottom of the pan.Cons-The handles can get very hot, but this is true with most pots and pans.I have a large family and the skillets are too small for us, I would recommend this for a family of 2 or 3 .Overall a great product at a fantastic price. Great shower gift, housewarming etc.

Answer: 2 or 3

I have Curculon skillets that I use on a daily basis so I was thrilled to receive this. This is a great set for anyone who is starting out or if you need to replace your old worn out ovenware. Pros-Very heavy and sturdyInexpensive when compared to sets of this quality. Glass tops ensure you can see if your water is boiling. Many sets come with solid covers and you cant see what is going on in the pan. You can go from stove to oven with each of these pots and pans. It really is non stick. I made scrambled eggs and they did NOT stick. I used nothing in the bottom of the pan. Cons-The handles can get very hot, but this is true with most pots and pans. <hl> I have a large family and the skillets are too small for us, I would recommend this for a family of 2 or 3 .Overall <hl> a great product at a fantastic price. Great shower gift, housewarming etc.

I have Curculon skillets that I use on a daily basis so I was thrilled to receive this. This is a great set for anyone who is starting out or if you need to replace your old worn out ovenware.Pros-Very heavy and sturdyInexpensive when compared to sets of this quality.Glass tops ensure you can see if your water is boiling. Many sets come with solid covers and you cant see what is going on in the pan.You can go from stove to oven with each of these pots and pans.It really is non stick. I made scrambled eggs and they did NOT stick. I used nothing in the bottom of the pan.Cons-The handles can get very hot, but this is true with most pots and pans.I have a large family and the skillets are too small for us, I would recommend this for a family of <hl> 2 or 3 <hl> .Overall a great product at a fantastic price. Great shower gift, housewarming etc.


Question: what is the reviewer's favorite aspect of the product?

My favorite thing about these mitts is that they can get completely wet on the outside but still remain dry on the inside because of the silicone exterior and cloth-padded interior, providing both utility and comfort. My only criticism is that in the rare circumstance when I'm holding something VERY hot (e.g. a tray fresh from a stove on 400F+) for 15+seconds my hands will start to get hot. This is a situation I almost never run into, so, if I could, I'd give this product 4.5 stars.Recommended!

Answer: they can get completely wet on the outside but still remain dry on the inside

<hl> My favorite thing about these mitts is that they can get completely wet on the outside but still remain dry on the inside because of the silicone exterior and cloth-padded interior, providing both utility and comfort. <hl> My only criticism is that in the rare circumstance when I'm holding something VERY hot (e.g. a tray fresh from a stove on 400F+) for 15+seconds my hands will start to get hot. This is a situation I almost never run into, so, if I could, I'd give this product 4.5 stars. Recommended!

My favorite thing about these mitts is that <hl> they can get completely wet on the outside but still remain dry on the inside <hl> because of the silicone exterior and cloth-padded interior, providing both utility and comfort. My only criticism is that in the rare circumstance when I'm holding something VERY hot (e.g. a tray fresh from a stove on 400F+) for 15+seconds my hands will start to get hot. This is a situation I almost never run into, so, if I could, I'd give this product 4.5 stars.Recommended!


Question: How many times have they purchased this product?

We are extremely picky with our kitchen utensils. Years prior, we received a set of knives we had selected in our wedding registry. At the time, we were naive. Thankfully we later learned not all knives are created equal. I can't say I've ever used a $50 or pricier knife, but I don't know why I would when this one seems to be perfect. It's super-sharp (just ask my fingers ...). It's comfortable to use. Me not being a fan of hand-washing, I wish I could toss it in the dishwasher, but I know that would dull the blade, and then what's the point?We have now purchased three of this model for ourselves and two as gifts, as well as purchasing the Victorinox Santoku for ourselves. Highly recommend for those looking for a great knife at a manageable price.

Answer: three

We are extremely picky with our kitchen utensils. Years prior, we received a set of knives we had selected in our wedding registry. At the time, we were naive. Thankfully we later learned not all knives are created equal. I can't say I've ever used a $50 or pricier knife, but I don't know why I would when this one seems to be perfect. It's super-sharp (just ask my fingers ...). It's comfortable to use. <hl> Me not being a fan of hand-washing, I wish I could toss it in the dishwasher, but I know that would dull the blade, and then what's the point?We have now purchased three of this model for ourselves and two as gifts, as well as purchasing the Victorinox Santoku for ourselves. <hl> Highly recommend for those looking for a great knife at a manageable price.

We are extremely picky with our kitchen utensils. Years prior, we received a set of knives we had selected in our wedding registry. At the time, we were naive. Thankfully we later learned not all knives are created equal. I can't say I've ever used a $50 or pricier knife, but I don't know why I would when this one seems to be perfect. It's super-sharp (just ask my fingers ...). It's comfortable to use. Me not being a fan of hand-washing, I wish I could toss it in the dishwasher, but I know that would dull the blade, and then what's the point?We have now purchased <hl> three <hl> of this model for ourselves and two as gifts, as well as purchasing the Victorinox Santoku for ourselves. Highly recommend for those looking for a great knife at a manageable price.


Question: What does the author say about refilling the shakers?

I love this satin brushed salt and pepper shaker. The idea to store the pepper shaker in the salt shaker is great. I love watching guests trying to figure it out. I do not have any problems getting enough salt out of the shaker and the pepper shaker is more for white pepper. I do use white pepper often, but only as powder. If I need black pepper I do use a pepper mill. I am trying to avoid too much salt and pepper anyway and I really do not like the automatic grab to the salt shaker. So the little wholes do work well.The salt and pepper shaker are easy to refill and also easy to clean.

Answer: easy to refill

I love this satin brushed salt and pepper shaker. The idea to store the pepper shaker in the salt shaker is great. I love watching guests trying to figure it out. I do not have any problems getting enough salt out of the shaker and the pepper shaker is more for white pepper. I do use white pepper often, but only as powder. If I need black pepper I do use a pepper mill. I am trying to avoid too much salt and pepper anyway and I really do not like the automatic grab to the salt shaker. So the little wholes do work well. <hl> The salt and pepper shaker are easy to refill and also easy to clean. <hl>

I love this satin brushed salt and pepper shaker. The idea to store the pepper shaker in the salt shaker is great. I love watching guests trying to figure it out. I do not have any problems getting enough salt out of the shaker and the pepper shaker is more for white pepper. I do use white pepper often, but only as powder. If I need black pepper I do use a pepper mill. I am trying to avoid too much salt and pepper anyway and I really do not like the automatic grab to the salt shaker. So the little wholes do work well.The salt and pepper shaker are <hl> easy to refill <hl> and also easy to clean.


Question: How long before the Reviewer began having problems with the product?

I wish I could leave this coffee maker 0 stars... The look of it is great but I was having problems with it within 2 months. The hot plate started going out so my coffee, when poured, wasn't hot. Then the water wouldn't seep in to the pot properly when making it so coffee started tasting horrible. I tried cleaning it numerous times to no avail.It has a lot of great features but whats the point to that unless it works.Steam from making coffee would also leak in to the clock of the coffee maker. I'm an avid coffee drinker and this is the worst one I have ever bought. I don't usually give bad reviews on Amazon, and I buy a lot of stuff here, but thought I had to make people aware of what they will be getting in to if ordering this particular Model. Their is plenty of other Black and Red nice looking coffee makers here on Amazon, or through Google, my advise is to buy one of them.

Answer: 2 months

I wish I could leave this coffee maker 0 stars... The look of it is great <hl> but I was having problems with it within 2 months . <hl> The hot plate started going out so my coffee, when poured, wasn't hot. Then the water wouldn't seep in to the pot properly when making it so coffee started tasting horrible. I tried cleaning it numerous times to no avail. It has a lot of great features but whats the point to that unless it works. Steam from making coffee would also leak in to the clock of the coffee maker. I'm an avid coffee drinker and this is the worst one I have ever bought. I don't usually give bad reviews on Amazon, and I buy a lot of stuff here, but thought I had to make people aware of what they will be getting in to if ordering this particular Model. Their is plenty of other Black and Red nice looking coffee makers here on Amazon, or through Google, my advise is to buy one of them.

I wish I could leave this coffee maker 0 stars... The look of it is great but I was having problems with it within <hl> 2 months <hl>. The hot plate started going out so my coffee, when poured, wasn't hot. Then the water wouldn't seep in to the pot properly when making it so coffee started tasting horrible. I tried cleaning it numerous times to no avail.It has a lot of great features but whats the point to that unless it works.Steam from making coffee would also leak in to the clock of the coffee maker. I'm an avid coffee drinker and this is the worst one I have ever bought. I don't usually give bad reviews on Amazon, and I buy a lot of stuff here, but thought I had to make people aware of what they will be getting in to if ordering this particular Model. Their is plenty of other Black and Red nice looking coffee makers here on Amazon, or through Google, my advise is to buy one of them.

but I was having problems with it within <hl> 2 months <hl> .


Question: How long has the person been using this item?

I have been using my mat for about three weeks now and am very impressed.First of all, unlike my "red" ones, this is a nice light blue - and best of all it fits my cookie sheet perfectly!This mentions several "other" ways to use a silicone liner, but as a "canner," I want to mention an area that this comes in particularly handy.First of all, I keep this handy on my glass stove top next to the pan where I have been boiling my preserved foods. Then, I place the hot jars on top of it while I am filling them. This protects the jars from the cold counter and keeps the mess to a minimum.While I am processing the jars, I do a quick clean up of the mat, drying it off. When the jars are ready, I remove them. Instead of placing them on a towel (which again keeps the cold counter and hot jars from being a problem) I use the mat again and the heat is evenly spread. No problems, no jar issues.I have used it for cookies and appreciate how easily they are removed from the mat.Nice, very nice. I appreciate the complimentary mat I received in order to test it out for a review and it is used on a regular basis, both for baking and for canning.

Answer: three weeks

<hl> I have been using my mat for about three weeks now and am very impressed. <hl> First of all, unlike my "red" ones, this is a nice light blue - and best of all it fits my cookie sheet perfectly!This mentions several "other" ways to use a silicone liner, but as a "canner," I want to mention an area that this comes in particularly handy. First of all, I keep this handy on my glass stove top next to the pan where I have been boiling my preserved foods. Then, I place the hot jars on top of it while I am filling them. This protects the jars from the cold counter and keeps the mess to a minimum. While I am processing the jars, I do a quick clean up of the mat, drying it off. When the jars are ready, I remove them. Instead of placing them on a towel (which again keeps the cold counter and hot jars from being a problem) I use the mat again and the heat is evenly spread. No problems, no jar issues. I have used it for cookies and appreciate how easily they are removed from the mat. Nice, very nice. I appreciate the complimentary mat I received in order to test it out for a review and it is used on a regular basis, both for baking and for canning.

I have been using my mat for about <hl> three weeks <hl> now and am very impressed.First of all, unlike my "red" ones, this is a nice light blue - and best of all it fits my cookie sheet perfectly!This mentions several "other" ways to use a silicone liner, but as a "canner," I want to mention an area that this comes in particularly handy.First of all, I keep this handy on my glass stove top next to the pan where I have been boiling my preserved foods. Then, I place the hot jars on top of it while I am filling them. This protects the jars from the cold counter and keeps the mess to a minimum.While I am processing the jars, I do a quick clean up of the mat, drying it off. When the jars are ready, I remove them. Instead of placing them on a towel (which again keeps the cold counter and hot jars from being a problem) I use the mat again and the heat is evenly spread. No problems, no jar issues.I have used it for cookies and appreciate how easily they are removed from the mat.Nice, very nice. I appreciate the complimentary mat I received in order to test it out for a review and it is used on a regular basis, both for baking and for canning.


Question: What type of burners are these covers made for?

I have an "old fashioned" stove with electric burners versus the new-fangled smooth top ranges. I love to change the look of my kitchen by simply getting new burner covers every now and then. Unfortunately, the choice of covers locally is slim. Fortunately, Amazon has an amazing selection. So many that it's hard to pick which ones I want. These barnyard covers are excellent and have stayed clean so far after almost 2 months of heavy use. A very cool look for my kitchen. I highly recommend them if you like a little bit of a country look.

Answer: electric

<hl> I have an "old fashioned" stove with electric burners versus the new-fangled smooth top ranges. <hl> I love to change the look of my kitchen by simply getting new burner covers every now and then. Unfortunately, the choice of covers locally is slim. Fortunately, Amazon has an amazing selection. So many that it's hard to pick which ones I want. These barnyard covers are excellent and have stayed clean so far after almost 2 months of heavy use. A very cool look for my kitchen. I highly recommend them if you like a little bit of a country look.

I have an "old fashioned" stove with <hl> electric <hl> burners versus the new-fangled smooth top ranges. I love to change the look of my kitchen by simply getting new burner covers every now and then. Unfortunately, the choice of covers locally is slim. Fortunately, Amazon has an amazing selection. So many that it's hard to pick which ones I want. These barnyard covers are excellent and have stayed clean so far after almost 2 months of heavy use. A very cool look for my kitchen. I highly recommend them if you like a little bit of a country look.


Question: What brand iron was priced great and was a brand that is favored?

The price was great on this iron, and I normally like DeLonghi products, so decided to give this a try rather than purchase a Rowenta. I like the iron... the size, the look of it, the ceramic and titanium soleplate, the way the water is easy to add. I haven't yet decided if I like it when I'm doing a lot of ironing that requires steam. The steam does not consistently produce, which seems to indicate that it's not staying consistently hot even when on a high setting in order to produce the steam. This happened when I was ironing something large. I don't know yet if this is a manufacturing flaw, so can't give it a five-star rating. If I find that it is a flaw, then I'll lower the rating, but want to check into this more first.

Answer: DeLonghi products

<hl> The price was great on this iron, and I normally like DeLonghi products , so decided to give this a try rather than purchase a Rowenta. <hl> I like the iron... the size, the look of it, the ceramic and titanium soleplate, the way the water is easy to add. I haven't yet decided if I like it when I'm doing a lot of ironing that requires steam. The steam does not consistently produce, which seems to indicate that it's not staying consistently hot even when on a high setting in order to produce the steam. This happened when I was ironing something large. I don't know yet if this is a manufacturing flaw, so can't give it a five-star rating. If I find that it is a flaw, then I'll lower the rating, but want to check into this more first.

The price was great on this iron, and I normally like <hl> DeLonghi products <hl>, so decided to give this a try rather than purchase a Rowenta. I like the iron... the size, the look of it, the ceramic and titanium soleplate, the way the water is easy to add. I haven't yet decided if I like it when I'm doing a lot of ironing that requires steam. The steam does not consistently produce, which seems to indicate that it's not staying consistently hot even when on a high setting in order to produce the steam. This happened when I was ironing something large. I don't know yet if this is a manufacturing flaw, so can't give it a five-star rating. If I find that it is a flaw, then I'll lower the rating, but want to check into this more first.

The price was great on this iron, and I normally like <hl> DeLonghi products <hl> , so decided to give this a try rather than purchase a Rowenta.


Question: What color do similar products turn?

I have a larger model of Eva-dry that I have loved. It absorbs water fast (almost too fast; I think it has quickly taken to holding less water per charge). These smaller ones seem to take forever to turn pink even with a fair amount of humidity. I'm not sure if this is good or bad, exactly. At least they are not holding less water per charge like my older, larger models seem to be doing after only a couple of years. However, one genuine complaint is that one of these slipped out of my hand less than five feet onto a relatively soft flooring (wood) and burst open. After 15 minutes of vacuumng, I'll still be cleaning the little balls up for days. It seems to me these units should be less fragile than THAT.

Answer: pink

I have a larger model of Eva-dry that I have loved. It absorbs water fast (almost too fast; I think it has quickly taken to holding less water per charge). <hl> These smaller ones seem to take forever to turn pink even with a fair amount of humidity. <hl> I'm not sure if this is good or bad, exactly. At least they are not holding less water per charge like my older, larger models seem to be doing after only a couple of years. However, one genuine complaint is that one of these slipped out of my hand less than five feet onto a relatively soft flooring (wood) and burst open. After 15 minutes of vacuumng, I'll still be cleaning the little balls up for days. It seems to me these units should be less fragile than THAT.

I have a larger model of Eva-dry that I have loved. It absorbs water fast (almost too fast; I think it has quickly taken to holding less water per charge). These smaller ones seem to take forever to turn <hl> pink <hl> even with a fair amount of humidity. I'm not sure if this is good or bad, exactly. At least they are not holding less water per charge like my older, larger models seem to be doing after only a couple of years. However, one genuine complaint is that one of these slipped out of my hand less than five feet onto a relatively soft flooring (wood) and burst open. After 15 minutes of vacuumng, I'll still be cleaning the little balls up for days. It seems to me these units should be less fragile than THAT.


Question: the writer owns what size of chef's knife?

ORIGINAL REVIEW:This knife IS sharper than most in its price range, but for cutting blocks of cheese I am not seeing any breath-taking difference from my humble 6" utility knife or 8" chef's knife. The slices don't seem to fall apart more cleanly or any more intact than when using other knives. And hand washing it is a bit more challenging: you pretty much need to use a brush due to the holes in the blade, which creates a lot more edges where food residue can collect.I suppose it's not a bad novelty item and possible conversation piece due to its uniqueness, but I doubt I would ever buy it again.UPDATE, 5/10/2014:Tried this on various soft, creamy cheeses like camembert and brie...VOILA! Ok, *now* I get it. Slices cleanly and easily, unlike my other knives which the cheese would stick to and create a horrible-looking mess.So, in a nutshell---if you only eat hard, dry cheeses then you CAN live without this knife. If you also eat soft and creamy ones, then it DOES make your life a bit easier.Changed rating from 3 stars to 4 1/2.

Answer: 8"

<hl> ORIGINAL REVIEW:This knife IS sharper than most in its price range, but for cutting blocks of cheese I am not seeing any breath-taking difference from my humble 6" utility knife or 8" chef's knife. <hl> The slices don't seem to fall apart more cleanly or any more intact than when using other knives. And hand washing it is a bit more challenging: you pretty much need to use a brush due to the holes in the blade, which creates a lot more edges where food residue can collect. I suppose it's not a bad novelty item and possible conversation piece due to its uniqueness, but I doubt I would ever buy it again. UPDATE, 5/10/2014:Tried this on various soft, creamy cheeses like camembert and brie... VOILA! Ok, *now* I get it. Slices cleanly and easily, unlike my other knives which the cheese would stick to and create a horrible-looking mess. So, in a nutshell---if you only eat hard, dry cheeses then you CAN live without this knife. If you also eat soft and creamy ones, then it DOES make your life a bit easier. Changed rating from 3 stars to 4 1/2.

ORIGINAL REVIEW:This knife IS sharper than most in its price range, but for cutting blocks of cheese I am not seeing any breath-taking difference from my humble 6" utility knife or <hl> 8" <hl> chef's knife. The slices don't seem to fall apart more cleanly or any more intact than when using other knives. And hand washing it is a bit more challenging: you pretty much need to use a brush due to the holes in the blade, which creates a lot more edges where food residue can collect.I suppose it's not a bad novelty item and possible conversation piece due to its uniqueness, but I doubt I would ever buy it again.UPDATE, 5/10/2014:Tried this on various soft, creamy cheeses like camembert and brie...VOILA! Ok, *now* I get it. Slices cleanly and easily, unlike my other knives which the cheese would stick to and create a horrible-looking mess.So, in a nutshell---if you only eat hard, dry cheeses then you CAN live without this knife. If you also eat soft and creamy ones, then it DOES make your life a bit easier.Changed rating from 3 stars to 4 1/2.


Question: What happens when the clove comes out of the tube?

This item really works and simplifies removing skins from garlic cloves -- often a tedious job. I just trim the ends off of each clove and roll it around briefly in the tube. Amazingly it comes out skin free. When all the cloves are peeled cleanup is easy.

Answer: skin free

Amazingly it comes out skin free .

This item really works and simplifies removing skins from garlic cloves -- often a tedious job. I just trim the ends off of each clove and roll it around briefly in the tube. <hl> Amazingly it comes out skin free . <hl> When all the cloves are peeled cleanup is easy.

This item really works and simplifies removing skins from garlic cloves -- often a tedious job. I just trim the ends off of each clove and roll it around briefly in the tube. Amazingly it comes out <hl> skin free <hl>. When all the cloves are peeled cleanup is easy.

Amazingly it comes out <hl> skin free <hl> .


Question: What was used to secure the carrot?

First I bought a mandolin to julienne my carrots and cucumbers for California rolls. That machine was an accident waiting to happen. Since I like my fingers the way they are I decided to try this gadget for cutting strips of carrots. Let me tell you this gadget not only was easy to use but I felt safe using it. I use a fork to hold down the carrot and depending on how much pressure I use, I can make the strips thin or a bit thicker. I also bought the potato peeler, both work great!

Answer: fork

First I bought a mandolin to julienne my carrots and cucumbers for California rolls. That machine was an accident waiting to happen. Since I like my fingers the way they are I decided to try this gadget for cutting strips of carrots. Let me tell you this gadget not only was easy to use but I felt safe using it. <hl> I use a fork to hold down the carrot and depending on how much pressure I use, I can make the strips thin or a bit thicker. <hl> I also bought the potato peeler, both work great!

First I bought a mandolin to julienne my carrots and cucumbers for California rolls. That machine was an accident waiting to happen. Since I like my fingers the way they are I decided to try this gadget for cutting strips of carrots. Let me tell you this gadget not only was easy to use but I felt safe using it. I use a <hl> fork <hl> to hold down the carrot and depending on how much pressure I use, I can make the strips thin or a bit thicker. I also bought the potato peeler, both work great!


Question: How did it come out?

I got this yogurt maker due to price and simplicity. Fewer features also means less can get broken. And really how hard is it to set a phone timer? The first batch I made I accidentally followed the instructions for thinner yogurt and left it a bit too long (forgot to set the timer haha). The result was a slightly tart DAnimals thick yogurt. I added some honey and vanilla and my 3 year old son and I played around with various colors and it was yummy! Drinkable yogurt is annoyingly expensive and my son usually doesn't like the taste. He downed 4 whole cups of this stuff so I still count this as a not fail. Plus he loved being able to color it himself. My second batch only took 6 hrs and I actually followed the right instructions. Oh and I did let the yogurt I used for starter warm up to room temperature. I may have over boiled the milk by a bit, but it still came out beautiful! Very thick, very rich and simple plain yogurt! I started it at 9pm and pulled it out at 3am when the baby woke up and by morning had some delicious yogurt to look forward to! Opened up one of the cups, dug my spoon in and it was very creamy, super thick and mellow. I used about a quart of whole milk and 1 jar cheap GV vanilla yogurt for starter and about 4 tablespoons of milk powder. I have started on my third of many more batches to come! Very pleased with how simple it is!

Answer: beautiful

I got this yogurt maker due to price and simplicity. Fewer features also means less can get broken. And really how hard is it to set a phone timer? The first batch I made I accidentally followed the instructions for thinner yogurt and left it a bit too long (forgot to set the timer haha). The result was a slightly tart DAnimals thick yogurt. I added some honey and vanilla and my 3 year old son and I played around with various colors and it was yummy! Drinkable yogurt is annoyingly expensive and my son usually doesn't like the taste. He downed 4 whole cups of this stuff so I still count this as a not fail. Plus he loved being able to color it himself. My second batch only took 6 hrs and I actually followed the right instructions. Oh and I did let the yogurt I used for starter warm up to room temperature. <hl> I may have over boiled the milk by a bit, but it still came out beautiful ! <hl> Very thick, very rich and simple plain yogurt! I started it at 9pm and pulled it out at 3am when the baby woke up and by morning had some delicious yogurt to look forward to! Opened up one of the cups, dug my spoon in and it was very creamy, super thick and mellow. I used about a quart of whole milk and 1 jar cheap GV vanilla yogurt for starter and about 4 tablespoons of milk powder. I have started on my third of many more batches to come! Very pleased with how simple it is!

I got this yogurt maker due to price and simplicity. Fewer features also means less can get broken. And really how hard is it to set a phone timer? The first batch I made I accidentally followed the instructions for thinner yogurt and left it a bit too long (forgot to set the timer haha). The result was a slightly tart DAnimals thick yogurt. I added some honey and vanilla and my 3 year old son and I played around with various colors and it was yummy! Drinkable yogurt is annoyingly expensive and my son usually doesn't like the taste. He downed 4 whole cups of this stuff so I still count this as a not fail. Plus he loved being able to color it himself. My second batch only took 6 hrs and I actually followed the right instructions. Oh and I did let the yogurt I used for starter warm up to room temperature. I may have over boiled the milk by a bit, but it still came out <hl> beautiful <hl>! Very thick, very rich and simple plain yogurt! I started it at 9pm and pulled it out at 3am when the baby woke up and by morning had some delicious yogurt to look forward to! Opened up one of the cups, dug my spoon in and it was very creamy, super thick and mellow. I used about a quart of whole milk and 1 jar cheap GV vanilla yogurt for starter and about 4 tablespoons of milk powder. I have started on my third of many more batches to come! Very pleased with how simple it is!

I may have over boiled the milk by a bit, but it still came out <hl> beautiful <hl> !


Question: Where can the writer refill cylinders?

I don't know why it's so difficult to find CO2 cylinders and syrups for this unit. Only thing I can think of is Soda Stream has a huge monopoly on everything entailed. I do know that I love that I can refill my cylinders locally at a sporting goods store and some beverage centers as well, unlike Soda Stream which aren't compatible with the systems the previous mentioned venues offer, or you need to be a chemist to try and refill yourself! Just keep in mind it's only cost effective if you use the syrups or if you can use the water from your tap, because if you have to use spring water from the supermarket like I do, It just pans out. A 2 liter bottle of club soda goes for .99 and that's pretty much what a gallon of water will cost you.

Answer: sporting goods store and some beverage centers

I don't know why it's so difficult to find CO2 cylinders and syrups for this unit. Only thing I can think of is Soda Stream has a huge monopoly on everything entailed. I do know that I love that I can refill my cylinders locally at <hl> a sporting goods store and some beverage centers as well, unlike Soda Stream which aren't compatible with the systems the previous mentioned venues offer, or you need to be a chemist to try and refill yourself! <hl> Just keep in mind it's only cost effective if you use the syrups or if you can use the water from your tap, because if you have to use spring water from the supermarket like I do, It just pans out. A 2 liter bottle of club soda goes for .99 and that's pretty much what a gallon of water will cost you.

I don't know why it's so difficult to find CO2 cylinders and syrups for this unit. Only thing I can think of is Soda Stream has a huge monopoly on everything entailed. I do know that I love that I can refill my cylinders locally at a <hl> sporting goods store and some beverage centers <hl> as well, unlike Soda Stream which aren't compatible with the systems the previous mentioned venues offer, or you need to be a chemist to try and refill yourself! Just keep in mind it's only cost effective if you use the syrups or if you can use the water from your tap, because if you have to use spring water from the supermarket like I do, It just pans out. A 2 liter bottle of club soda goes for .99 and that's pretty much what a gallon of water will cost you.


Question: What is the product's main use for this customer?

I bought this unit mainly for grinding dry spices. I used to grind them in a mortar and pestle which usually takes about 10-15 minutes with pain and agony, and that didn't even do the job. With this grinder, I load the spices in...boom, boom and boom - literally 3 pushes, I got beautiful spices ground to fine powder in about 7 SECONDS! The amazing thing about this grinder is that it doesn't use sharp blades, it's more like a propeller and I like it because it's safe contact with my fingers when being cleaned.This is an incredible grinder at an unbeatable low price, I might as well buy another one to grind coffee beans (perhaps in black), I bought this model in white.Pros:*Light/Compact and does what it suppose to do*Acceptable noise level (not as loud as expected)*Stylish Design*Best Value/Price*Safe and sound, no sharp blades to deal with when cleaning.Cons:*Fine powder particles tend to stick to and under the propeller area which makes it a bit hard to clean (for this, I will buy a small brush to do the job).*Grind button from cap which connects to body device seems a bit flimsy, not sure how long this will hold up.*Power Cord is a bit short (apprx. 2 feet)

Answer: grinding dry spices

<hl> I bought this unit mainly for grinding dry spices . <hl> I used to grind them in a mortar and pestle which usually takes about 10-15 minutes with pain and agony, and that didn't even do the job. With this grinder, I load the spices in...boom, boom and boom - literally 3 pushes, I got beautiful spices ground to fine powder in about 7 SECONDS! The amazing thing about this grinder is that it doesn't use sharp blades, it's more like a propeller and I like it because it's safe contact with my fingers when being cleaned. This is an incredible grinder at an unbeatable low price, I might as well buy another one to grind coffee beans (perhaps in black), I bought this model in white. Pros:*Light/Compact and does what it suppose to do*Acceptable noise level (not as loud as expected)*Stylish Design*Best Value/Price*Safe and sound, no sharp blades to deal with when cleaning. Cons:*Fine powder particles tend to stick to and under the propeller area which makes it a bit hard to clean (for this, I will buy a small brush to do the job).*Grind button from cap which connects to body device seems a bit flimsy, not sure how long this will hold up.*Power Cord is a bit short (apprx. 2 feet)

I bought this unit mainly for <hl> grinding dry spices <hl>. I used to grind them in a mortar and pestle which usually takes about 10-15 minutes with pain and agony, and that didn't even do the job. With this grinder, I load the spices in...boom, boom and boom - literally 3 pushes, I got beautiful spices ground to fine powder in about 7 SECONDS! The amazing thing about this grinder is that it doesn't use sharp blades, it's more like a propeller and I like it because it's safe contact with my fingers when being cleaned.This is an incredible grinder at an unbeatable low price, I might as well buy another one to grind coffee beans (perhaps in black), I bought this model in white.Pros:*Light/Compact and does what it suppose to do*Acceptable noise level (not as loud as expected)*Stylish Design*Best Value/Price*Safe and sound, no sharp blades to deal with when cleaning.Cons:*Fine powder particles tend to stick to and under the propeller area which makes it a bit hard to clean (for this, I will buy a small brush to do the job).*Grind button from cap which connects to body device seems a bit flimsy, not sure how long this will hold up.*Power Cord is a bit short (apprx. 2 feet)

I bought this unit mainly for <hl> grinding dry spices <hl> .


Question: What kind of arm does the product have?

This paper towel holder is perfect and works exactly how you've always wanted your paper towel holders to work. The spring loaded arm provides just enough tension to allow you to rip off a sheet with one hand while not providing so much force that it is tough for the roll to rotate. The weighted bottom also helps -- no more tipping over the paper towel holder while trying to rip off a sheet. The height of the holder is also shorter than other holders I've used, allowing it to easily fit underneath my upper cabinets.

Answer: spring loaded

This paper towel holder is perfect and works exactly how you've always wanted your paper towel holders to work. <hl> The spring loaded arm provides just enough tension to allow you to rip off a sheet with one hand while not providing so much force that it is tough for the roll to rotate. <hl> The weighted bottom also helps -- no more tipping over the paper towel holder while trying to rip off a sheet. The height of the holder is also shorter than other holders I've used, allowing it to easily fit underneath my upper cabinets.

This paper towel holder is perfect and works exactly how you've always wanted your paper towel holders to work. The <hl> spring loaded <hl> arm provides just enough tension to allow you to rip off a sheet with one hand while not providing so much force that it is tough for the roll to rotate. The weighted bottom also helps -- no more tipping over the paper towel holder while trying to rip off a sheet. The height of the holder is also shorter than other holders I've used, allowing it to easily fit underneath my upper cabinets.


Question: Where did they store the vacuum?

I've only had the vac for a day or so but tested it by using it on all carpets and hardwood floors in the house. Battery held up with plenty of charge...don't know how much longer it would go....and it cleaned both carpets and floors very well. I had used our central vac a week ago and I still filled the container twice. I then took the handle off and used it on the furniture and it picked up a lot of dust and lint. Being able to turn the brushes on and off is real plus. I hung it on the side of the bookcase in the family room...I liked it well enough to drill two small holes in the bookcase to mount it. So far I am very pleased with the machine.

Answer: family room

I've only had the vac for a day or so but tested it by using it on all carpets and hardwood floors in the house. Battery held up with plenty of charge...don't know how much longer it would go....and it cleaned both carpets and floors very well. I had used our central vac a week ago and I still filled the container twice. I then took the handle off and used it on the furniture and it picked up a lot of dust and lint. Being able to turn the brushes on and off is real plus. <hl> I hung it on the side of the bookcase in the family room ...I liked it well enough to drill two small holes in the bookcase to mount it. <hl> So far I am very pleased with the machine.

I've only had the vac for a day or so but tested it by using it on all carpets and hardwood floors in the house. Battery held up with plenty of charge...don't know how much longer it would go....and it cleaned both carpets and floors very well. I had used our central vac a week ago and I still filled the container twice. I then took the handle off and used it on the furniture and it picked up a lot of dust and lint. Being able to turn the brushes on and off is real plus. I hung it on the side of the bookcase in the <hl> family room <hl>...I liked it well enough to drill two small holes in the bookcase to mount it. So far I am very pleased with the machine.

I hung it on the side of the bookcase in the <hl> family room <hl> ...I liked it well enough to drill two small holes in the bookcase to mount it.


Question: What was the original product rating?

It looks good. It has actually useful and worthwhile features (temp, and "keep warm"). My coffee really does seem better at 175F (aeropress).In use though, you have to 'learn it'. Not hard, but bearing in mind we're not doing anything even a tad complex, seems a bit unnecessary. At the start there was a lot of trying buttons and not being entirely sure whether it succeeded or not.For example, my first use: hit the temp I want. It should have started, but it looks like it hasn't - heh, "Start" is unlit, press that; hey - now the temp is flashing, wtf? looks urgent, I have to press something... Hit the temp again... nothing changes. Oh, perhaps it just flashes like that in that urgent looking manner for no reason... Well, not too painful. Wait, I've finished with it, how do I make it stop...? What?, I really have to manually turn the thing off every time?This is all in the manual and not too obscure, but really, how much should I need a manual? How confused should a guest in my house be by /an electric kettle/?At this price I expect someone to do a quality design of the controls, not just the aesthetics. I do like the kettle and I'm feeling generous so I'm giving it a 4, rather than a 3, but it's a close thing.Review Edit: definitely dropping this to 3 stars, might contemplate 2. My wife and I, who are pretty tech-savvy, get caught out by the silly interface for this frequently - both intending to turn it on and failing, and failing to turn it off when we're finished with it. Added to that, and it's increasingly failing to shut off from the boil setting in a timely manner. I think it still shuts off, but takes a couple of minutes of boiling. Overall, it's a nice looking product, but the user experience was not designed properly at all, and the performance is questionable.

Answer: 4

so I'm giving it a 4 , rather than a 3,

It looks good. It has actually useful and worthwhile features (temp, and "keep warm"). My coffee really does seem better at 175F (aeropress).In use though, you have to 'learn it'. Not hard, but bearing in mind we're not doing anything even a tad complex, seems a bit unnecessary. At the start there was a lot of trying buttons and not being entirely sure whether it succeeded or not. For example, my first use: hit the temp I want. It should have started, but it looks like it hasn't - heh, "Start" is unlit, press that; hey - now the temp is flashing, wtf? looks urgent, I have to press something... Hit the temp again... nothing changes. Oh, perhaps it just flashes like that in that urgent looking manner for no reason... Well, not too painful. Wait, I've finished with it, how do I make it stop...? What?, I really have to manually turn the thing off every time?This is all in the manual and not too obscure, but really, how much should I need a manual? How confused should a guest in my house be by /an electric kettle/?At this price I expect someone to do a quality design of the controls, not just the aesthetics. I do like the kettle and I'm feeling generous <hl> so I'm giving it a 4 , rather than a 3, <hl> but it's a close thing. Review Edit: definitely dropping this to 3 stars, might contemplate 2. My wife and I, who are pretty tech-savvy, get caught out by the silly interface for this frequently - both intending to turn it on and failing, and failing to turn it off when we're finished with it. Added to that, and it's increasingly failing to shut off from the boil setting in a timely manner. I think it still shuts off, but takes a couple of minutes of boiling. Overall, it's a nice looking product, but the user experience was not designed properly at all, and the performance is questionable.

It looks good. It has actually useful and worthwhile features (temp, and "keep warm"). My coffee really does seem better at 175F (aeropress).In use though, you have to 'learn it'. Not hard, but bearing in mind we're not doing anything even a tad complex, seems a bit unnecessary. At the start there was a lot of trying buttons and not being entirely sure whether it succeeded or not.For example, my first use: hit the temp I want. It should have started, but it looks like it hasn't - heh, "Start" is unlit, press that; hey - now the temp is flashing, wtf? looks urgent, I have to press something... Hit the temp again... nothing changes. Oh, perhaps it just flashes like that in that urgent looking manner for no reason... Well, not too painful. Wait, I've finished with it, how do I make it stop...? What?, I really have to manually turn the thing off every time?This is all in the manual and not too obscure, but really, how much should I need a manual? How confused should a guest in my house be by /an electric kettle/?At this price I expect someone to do a quality design of the controls, not just the aesthetics. I do like the kettle and I'm feeling generous so I'm giving it a <hl> 4 <hl>, rather than a 3, but it's a close thing.Review Edit: definitely dropping this to 3 stars, might contemplate 2. My wife and I, who are pretty tech-savvy, get caught out by the silly interface for this frequently - both intending to turn it on and failing, and failing to turn it off when we're finished with it. Added to that, and it's increasingly failing to shut off from the boil setting in a timely manner. I think it still shuts off, but takes a couple of minutes of boiling. Overall, it's a nice looking product, but the user experience was not designed properly at all, and the performance is questionable.

so I'm giving it a <hl> 4 <hl> , rather than a 3,


Question: What did she want for Christmas?

My daughter recently graduated college, and for Christmas she asked for a set of mixing bowls. I looked at numerous sets in stores, as well as on line and decided to purchase these, as they looked to be both sturdy and functional.The bowls are made a a moderately heavy gauge of stainless steel and I believe they will hold up well in normal kitchen use. They are not designed for commercial use and would get damaged pretty quickly if used in that manner. They are wider than I anticipated, as well as shallower. This is a double edged coin. The shape makes them easier to hold in your hands to mix and stir, but it makes the bottom of the bowl smaller and more difficult to balance when placed flat on a surface.Overall, my daughter is pleased with the bowls and has had good luck using them. If they work well and stand up to moderately heavy use, then they are a wise purchase. I would buy them again!

Answer: a set of mixing bowls

<hl> My daughter recently graduated college, and for Christmas she asked for a set of mixing bowls . <hl> I looked at numerous sets in stores, as well as on line and decided to purchase these, as they looked to be both sturdy and functional. The bowls are made a a moderately heavy gauge of stainless steel and I believe they will hold up well in normal kitchen use. They are not designed for commercial use and would get damaged pretty quickly if used in that manner. They are wider than I anticipated, as well as shallower. This is a double edged coin. The shape makes them easier to hold in your hands to mix and stir, but it makes the bottom of the bowl smaller and more difficult to balance when placed flat on a surface. Overall, my daughter is pleased with the bowls and has had good luck using them. If they work well and stand up to moderately heavy use, then they are a wise purchase. I would buy them again!

My daughter recently graduated college, and for Christmas she asked for <hl> a set of mixing bowls <hl>. I looked at numerous sets in stores, as well as on line and decided to purchase these, as they looked to be both sturdy and functional.The bowls are made a a moderately heavy gauge of stainless steel and I believe they will hold up well in normal kitchen use. They are not designed for commercial use and would get damaged pretty quickly if used in that manner. They are wider than I anticipated, as well as shallower. This is a double edged coin. The shape makes them easier to hold in your hands to mix and stir, but it makes the bottom of the bowl smaller and more difficult to balance when placed flat on a surface.Overall, my daughter is pleased with the bowls and has had good luck using them. If they work well and stand up to moderately heavy use, then they are a wise purchase. I would buy them again!

My daughter recently graduated college, and for Christmas she asked for <hl> a set of mixing bowls <hl> .


Question: How are the steam vents?

The Big Boss Pro Steam is truly a powerful iron for those cotton shirts and even bed sheets you may not want to throw in the dryer. The steam vents are plenty and quite powerful. You need to carefully see where the vents are before shooting steam so you don't hurt yourself. The iron itself looks good but is quite heavy. While I like this iron for hard to iron clothes, I still prefer my Panasonic to this one because it's light and easier to hold. That said, if you only use an iron for cotton, you will love this one.

Answer: plenty and quite powerful

The Big Boss Pro Steam is truly a powerful iron for those cotton shirts and even bed sheets you may not want to throw in the dryer. <hl> The steam vents are plenty and quite powerful . <hl> You need to carefully see where the vents are before shooting steam so you don't hurt yourself. The iron itself looks good but is quite heavy. While I like this iron for hard to iron clothes, I still prefer my Panasonic to this one because it's light and easier to hold. That said, if you only use an iron for cotton, you will love this one.

The Big Boss Pro Steam is truly a powerful iron for those cotton shirts and even bed sheets you may not want to throw in the dryer. The steam vents are <hl> plenty and quite powerful <hl>. You need to carefully see where the vents are before shooting steam so you don't hurt yourself. The iron itself looks good but is quite heavy. While I like this iron for hard to iron clothes, I still prefer my Panasonic to this one because it's light and easier to hold. That said, if you only use an iron for cotton, you will love this one.

The steam vents are <hl> plenty and quite powerful <hl> .


Question: Is the head level higher or lower of this pan's handles compared to other pots?

Although this pot fits the bill, another reviewer hit it on the head. You need to be careful and use pot holders on both the lid and pot handles. I have other stainless pots & pans & with this one the heat level is much higher when handling it.The lid handle transfers the heat from the pot and you WILL get burned if you don't use a pot holder of some sort. The current design has the lid handle screwed on the underside and it is open to the heat source. The handle on the lid itself should have been created using a plastic or some type of material that wouldn't absorb the heat thereby creating a hazard.

Answer: higher

Although this pot fits the bill, another reviewer hit it on the head. You need to be careful and use pot holders on both the lid and pot handles. <hl> I have other stainless pots & pans & with this one the heat level is much higher when handling it. <hl> The lid handle transfers the heat from the pot and you WILL get burned if you don't use a pot holder of some sort. The current design has the lid handle screwed on the underside and it is open to the heat source. The handle on the lid itself should have been created using a plastic or some type of material that wouldn't absorb the heat thereby creating a hazard.

Although this pot fits the bill, another reviewer hit it on the head. You need to be careful and use pot holders on both the lid and pot handles. I have other stainless pots & pans & with this one the heat level is much <hl> higher <hl> when handling it.The lid handle transfers the heat from the pot and you WILL get burned if you don't use a pot holder of some sort. The current design has the lid handle screwed on the underside and it is open to the heat source. The handle on the lid itself should have been created using a plastic or some type of material that wouldn't absorb the heat thereby creating a hazard.


Question: What did the reviewer not know existed?

Bought this because using a regular spatula to serve food like cake or lasagna is a hassle. Didn't know serving spatula's existed but I wasn't surprised. I've bought Oxo Good Grips before and was very satisfied so I checked to see if they had something that would solve my problem and came across this. It's definitely made serving food a breeze.

Answer: serving spatula's

Bought this because using a regular spatula to serve food like cake or lasagna is a hassle. <hl> Didn't know serving spatula's existed but I wasn't surprised. <hl> I've bought Oxo Good Grips before and was very satisfied so I checked to see if they had something that would solve my problem and came across this. It's definitely made serving food a breeze.

Bought this because using a regular spatula to serve food like cake or lasagna is a hassle. Didn't know <hl> serving spatula's <hl> existed but I wasn't surprised. I've bought Oxo Good Grips before and was very satisfied so I checked to see if they had something that would solve my problem and came across this. It's definitely made serving food a breeze.


Question: What is going into the return vents?

I read all of the previous reviews. My research said this was the best item.I have used it for a month. Prefilter had 1/16" of dust on it. The inner filters had very little accumulation. It does better than the name brand tabletop that claims to do a 30' x 30' room. Maybe I expect too much. Will monitor the purifier and advise later if I see noticeable improvement. I am within the parameters listed by manufacturer for the size room purifer to be used in. The problem I am dealing with is dust created by the hot air heating system. The room in question is at the end of the system and deposits dust instead of the air and dust going to the return vents. The furnace is not strong enough. I expect to update this review later.

Answer: return vents

I read all of the previous reviews. My research said this was the best item. I have used it for a month. Prefilter had 1/16" of dust on it. The inner filters had very little accumulation. It does better than the name brand tabletop that claims to do a 30' x 30' room. Maybe I expect too much. Will monitor the purifier and advise later if I see noticeable improvement. I am within the parameters listed by manufacturer for the size room purifer to be used in. The problem I am dealing with is dust created by the hot air heating system. <hl> The room in question is at the end of the system and deposits dust instead of the air and dust going to the return vents . <hl> The furnace is not strong enough. I expect to update this review later.

I read all of the previous reviews. My research said this was the best item.I have used it for a month. Prefilter had 1/16" of dust on it. The inner filters had very little accumulation. It does better than the name brand tabletop that claims to do a 30' x 30' room. Maybe I expect too much. Will monitor the purifier and advise later if I see noticeable improvement. I am within the parameters listed by manufacturer for the size room purifer to be used in. The problem I am dealing with is dust created by the hot air heating system. The room in question is at the end of the system and deposits dust instead of the air and dust going to the <hl> return vents <hl>. The furnace is not strong enough. I expect to update this review later.

The room in question is at the end of the system and deposits dust instead of the air and dust going to the <hl> return vents <hl> .


Question: What kind of creams have worked out?

The machine works great. Just pour in milk and twist the knob for foam, anyone can do it. Other machines have the steam "stem" and you had to have a good technique to get good foam, this one is idiot proof.The auto foaming only fails when we use heavy cream. Milk, Half and half etc all worked perfectly for us. What happens when it doesn't and what the others mean by "leaking" is that the machine combines steam and Milk from a "Milk reservoir", if whatever you are using is too heavy to be sucked up through the straw, it will slowly just push from the top and eventually "leak" from the front of the machine. It gives plenty of warning because if it doesn't start dispensing foam within a few seconds , then something is wrong.We mainly use ours for coffee and foam. Which is does well, you don't need to have the espresso handles on the machine as there is a turn valve that eliminates the "dummy plugs" with other machines.Like anything under $400 these days, it's mainly plastic so we're hoping to get at least a year or two out of it. The foaming mechanism is clever but could be improved to avoid the "leaking" that sometimes occurs, but overall we would buy this one again over any of the others for the price range.

Answer: Milk, Half and half

The machine works great. Just pour in milk and twist the knob for foam, anyone can do it. Other machines have the steam "stem" and you had to have a good technique to get good foam, this one is idiot proof. The auto foaming only fails when we use heavy cream. <hl> Milk, Half and half etc all worked perfectly for us. <hl> What happens when it doesn't and what the others mean by "leaking" is that the machine combines steam and Milk from a "Milk reservoir", if whatever you are using is too heavy to be sucked up through the straw, it will slowly just push from the top and eventually "leak" from the front of the machine. It gives plenty of warning because if it doesn't start dispensing foam within a few seconds , then something is wrong. We mainly use ours for coffee and foam. Which is does well, you don't need to have the espresso handles on the machine as there is a turn valve that eliminates the "dummy plugs" with other machines. Like anything under $400 these days, it's mainly plastic so we're hoping to get at least a year or two out of it. The foaming mechanism is clever but could be improved to avoid the "leaking" that sometimes occurs, but overall we would buy this one again over any of the others for the price range.

The machine works great. Just pour in milk and twist the knob for foam, anyone can do it. Other machines have the steam "stem" and you had to have a good technique to get good foam, this one is idiot proof.The auto foaming only fails when we use heavy cream. <hl> Milk, Half and half <hl> etc all worked perfectly for us. What happens when it doesn't and what the others mean by "leaking" is that the machine combines steam and Milk from a "Milk reservoir", if whatever you are using is too heavy to be sucked up through the straw, it will slowly just push from the top and eventually "leak" from the front of the machine. It gives plenty of warning because if it doesn't start dispensing foam within a few seconds , then something is wrong.We mainly use ours for coffee and foam. Which is does well, you don't need to have the espresso handles on the machine as there is a turn valve that eliminates the "dummy plugs" with other machines.Like anything under $400 these days, it's mainly plastic so we're hoping to get at least a year or two out of it. The foaming mechanism is clever but could be improved to avoid the "leaking" that sometimes occurs, but overall we would buy this one again over any of the others for the price range.


Question: What did I buy to clean my B60?

I've had my B60 for a little over 2 years and I still love it. It makes the best single cup of hot coffee I've ever tasted. I've seen several reviews here and there on the Internet of people stating that their machine stopped dripping after several months of usage. Many of these people gave up after a light cleaning and trashed their machine all together. I had the same issue a couple of months ago. I bought a gallon jug of white vinegar and I spent about an hour or two flushing the machine with pure vinegar. I kept the water chamber filled with vinegar and kept brewing. Little by little, the brewing chamber or tube or whatever was clogged became open and clean again and now my machine brews coffee like the first day I unboxed it.I love the Keurig and all the wonderful coffee flavor options. My favorites are the Donut Shop coffee and the German Chocolate flavors.I'm giving the B60 to my Sister In Law as a house warming gift next month. She loves using ours when she visits.

Answer: white vinegar

I've had my B60 for a little over 2 years and I still love it. It makes the best single cup of hot coffee I've ever tasted. I've seen several reviews here and there on the Internet of people stating that their machine stopped dripping after several months of usage. Many of these people gave up after a light cleaning and trashed their machine all together. I had the same issue a couple of months ago. <hl> I bought a gallon jug of white vinegar and I spent about an hour or two flushing the machine with pure vinegar. <hl> I kept the water chamber filled with vinegar and kept brewing. Little by little, the brewing chamber or tube or whatever was clogged became open and clean again and now my machine brews coffee like the first day I unboxed it. I love the Keurig and all the wonderful coffee flavor options. My favorites are the Donut Shop coffee and the German Chocolate flavors. I'm giving the B60 to my Sister In Law as a house warming gift next month. She loves using ours when she visits.

I've had my B60 for a little over 2 years and I still love it. It makes the best single cup of hot coffee I've ever tasted. I've seen several reviews here and there on the Internet of people stating that their machine stopped dripping after several months of usage. Many of these people gave up after a light cleaning and trashed their machine all together. I had the same issue a couple of months ago. I bought a gallon jug of <hl> white vinegar <hl> and I spent about an hour or two flushing the machine with pure vinegar. I kept the water chamber filled with vinegar and kept brewing. Little by little, the brewing chamber or tube or whatever was clogged became open and clean again and now my machine brews coffee like the first day I unboxed it.I love the Keurig and all the wonderful coffee flavor options. My favorites are the Donut Shop coffee and the German Chocolate flavors.I'm giving the B60 to my Sister In Law as a house warming gift next month. She loves using ours when she visits.


Question: What does it not have?

Just a few words of warning:This is the same exact unit that keeps popping up over and over again with a new brand name slapped on it (aka Mammoth Air or New Comfort) that still has no warranty information whatsoever AND DOESN'T WORK as an air purifier...all it really does is move some air around...It's really nothing more than a fan, in my opinion.I bought ours off Amazon in 2009 under the name "New Comfort: NEW AIR PURIFIER HEPA IONIC UV FRESH CLEANS 3000 ft. 6 Stage w. remote"...it looks exactly like this unit shown here...the boxy speaker-like unit is the same, the button controls are the same, the readout...SAME.More dust collects on the front grids than collect in the back, which is where the air enters, from the back. I've made sure over and over again that all the "filters" are installed in the order as described in the minimal pamplet but still, barely any dust or particulates accumulate in the back. The filters look mostly clean. There is no "clean" air smell, as I've noticed with other air purifiers, like Alpine Fresh Air - I've been at a small office location that uses that unit and I can smell the difference in the air, especially after they started using it. If you stand near it, you can "smell" the clean air. I simply cannot afford that unit.

Answer: warranty information

<hl> Just a few words of warning:This is the same exact unit that keeps popping up over and over again with a new brand name slapped on it (aka Mammoth Air or New Comfort) that still has no warranty information whatsoever AND DOESN'T WORK as an air purifier...all it really does is move some air around... <hl> It's really nothing more than a fan, in my opinion. I bought ours off Amazon in 2009 under the name "New Comfort: NEW AIR PURIFIER HEPA IONIC UV FRESH CLEANS 3000 ft. 6 Stage w. remote"... it looks exactly like this unit shown here...the boxy speaker-like unit is the same, the button controls are the same, the readout...SAME.More dust collects on the front grids than collect in the back, which is where the air enters, from the back. I've made sure over and over again that all the "filters" are installed in the order as described in the minimal pamplet but still, barely any dust or particulates accumulate in the back. The filters look mostly clean. There is no "clean" air smell, as I've noticed with other air purifiers, like Alpine Fresh Air - I've been at a small office location that uses that unit and I can smell the difference in the air, especially after they started using it. If you stand near it, you can "smell" the clean air. I simply cannot afford that unit.

Just a few words of warning:This is the same exact unit that keeps popping up over and over again with a new brand name slapped on it (aka Mammoth Air or New Comfort) that still has no <hl> warranty information <hl> whatsoever AND DOESN'T WORK as an air purifier...all it really does is move some air around...It's really nothing more than a fan, in my opinion.I bought ours off Amazon in 2009 under the name "New Comfort: NEW AIR PURIFIER HEPA IONIC UV FRESH CLEANS 3000 ft. 6 Stage w. remote"...it looks exactly like this unit shown here...the boxy speaker-like unit is the same, the button controls are the same, the readout...SAME.More dust collects on the front grids than collect in the back, which is where the air enters, from the back. I've made sure over and over again that all the "filters" are installed in the order as described in the minimal pamplet but still, barely any dust or particulates accumulate in the back. The filters look mostly clean. There is no "clean" air smell, as I've noticed with other air purifiers, like Alpine Fresh Air - I've been at a small office location that uses that unit and I can smell the difference in the air, especially after they started using it. If you stand near it, you can "smell" the clean air. I simply cannot afford that unit.


Question: What does this screen fit?

I just love this screen. With the metal feet that can rest on a counter top without burning it is a big plus. The size of this screen fits all my skillets. Heavy enough to stay put on the skillets. Well made construction. I just threw away all my other screens that are flimsy and with plastic handles that have melted. I would recommend using a mitt to pickup with the metal handle. Just as a precaution. I doubt that the handle will get hot, but I just feel more comfortable using a mitt. it is easy to clean and works great.

Answer: fits all my skillets.

I just love this screen. With the metal feet that can rest on a counter top without burning it is a big plus. <hl> The size of this screen fits all my skillets. Heavy enough to stay put on the skillets. <hl> Well made construction. I just threw away all my other screens that are flimsy and with plastic handles that have melted. I would recommend using a mitt to pickup with the metal handle. Just as a precaution. I doubt that the handle will get hot, but I just feel more comfortable using a mitt. it is easy to clean and works great.

I just love this screen. With the metal feet that can rest on a counter top without burning it is a big plus. The size of this screen <hl> fits all my skillets. <hl> Heavy enough to stay put on the skillets. Well made construction. I just threw away all my other screens that are flimsy and with plastic handles that have melted. I would recommend using a mitt to pickup with the metal handle. Just as a precaution. I doubt that the handle will get hot, but I just feel more comfortable using a mitt. it is easy to clean and works great.


Question: How are mason jars described?

Bought these as a gift for a couple moving from the deep south to Chicago. They loved them. Nothing says redneck like mason jars, except maybe duck tape.

Answer: redneck

Bought these as a gift for a couple moving from the deep south to Chicago. They loved them. <hl> Nothing says redneck like mason jars, except maybe duck tape. <hl>

Bought these as a gift for a couple moving from the deep south to Chicago. They loved them. Nothing says <hl> redneck <hl> like mason jars, except maybe duck tape.


Question: How hot does it get?

Works great!We have this heater mounted to the wall in a really drafty and cold bathroom. (Maybe 60 sqft) It works really well to keep the chill out of the room, especially with the door closed. The wall gets warm but not too warm, I can touch the panel but I wouldn't keep my hand there too long. The heater panel is paintable so it will fit your decor if you spend the time painting it.The installation was a snap and included everything needed (except the power drill).I am not sure how well this heater would work in larger room but I really like that it is not driven by a fan and is quiet as can be.

Answer: not too warm

Works great!We have this heater mounted to the wall in a really drafty and cold bathroom. (Maybe 60 sqft) It works really well to keep the chill out of the room, especially with the door closed. <hl> The wall gets warm but not too warm , I can touch the panel <hl> but I wouldn't keep my hand there too long. The heater panel is paintable so it will fit your decor if you spend the time painting it. The installation was a snap and included everything needed (except the power drill).I am not sure how well this heater would work in larger room but I really like that it is not driven by a fan and is quiet as can be.

Works great!We have this heater mounted to the wall in a really drafty and cold bathroom. (Maybe 60 sqft) It works really well to keep the chill out of the room, especially with the door closed. The wall gets warm but <hl> not too warm <hl>, I can touch the panel but I wouldn't keep my hand there too long. The heater panel is paintable so it will fit your decor if you spend the time painting it.The installation was a snap and included everything needed (except the power drill).I am not sure how well this heater would work in larger room but I really like that it is not driven by a fan and is quiet as can be.

The wall gets warm but <hl> not too warm <hl> , I can touch the panel


Question: Why does the writer strain their oil?

First of all it's hard to find a funnel that is not plastic. I have plenty of those. This one is great, with the strainer that comes with it. I bought 2 of them...one for me and one for my daughter. I deep fry and the oil is expensive so I reuse it but it needs to be strained. Prior to buying this funnel I used cheesecloth as the strainer. It usually was a big mess. And it's perfect for straining broth or gravies. It's very useful, and you couldn't beat the price.

Answer: oil is expensive

First of all it's hard to find a funnel that is not plastic. I have plenty of those. This one is great, with the strainer that comes with it. I bought 2 of them...one for me and one for my daughter. <hl> I deep fry and the oil is expensive so I reuse it but it needs to be strained. <hl> Prior to buying this funnel I used cheesecloth as the strainer. It usually was a big mess. And it's perfect for straining broth or gravies. It's very useful, and you couldn't beat the price.

First of all it's hard to find a funnel that is not plastic. I have plenty of those. This one is great, with the strainer that comes with it. I bought 2 of them...one for me and one for my daughter. I deep fry and the <hl> oil is expensive <hl> so I reuse it but it needs to be strained. Prior to buying this funnel I used cheesecloth as the strainer. It usually was a big mess. And it's perfect for straining broth or gravies. It's very useful, and you couldn't beat the price.


Question: What size items will he pick up with the tongs?

I ordered these tongs to use on a buffet of appetizers. The tongs are decent quality, but they do not open wide enough to pick up most food. For example, mini quiches. I planned to use these with a tray of mini quiches (like the kind you buy frozen from the grocery store), but the tongs open only about half as wide as the quiches themselves. These tongs would be most useful for very thin items, like slices of meat or cheese. Honestly, they do not even open wide enough to use with a tray of crudités. The tongs are sturdy, but it does feel as if they might break if you tried to open them any wider than they already are. Overall I am happy with these tongs, I will just plan to use them for much smaller items in the future.

Answer: smaller

I ordered these tongs to use on a buffet of appetizers. The tongs are decent quality, but they do not open wide enough to pick up most food. For example, mini quiches. I planned to use these with a tray of mini quiches (like the kind you buy frozen from the grocery store), but the tongs open only about half as wide as the quiches themselves. These tongs would be most useful for very thin items, like slices of meat or cheese. Honestly, they do not even open wide enough to use with a tray of crudités. The tongs are sturdy, but it does feel as if they might break if you tried to open them any wider than they already are. <hl> Overall I am happy with these tongs, I will just plan to use them for much smaller items in the future. <hl>

I ordered these tongs to use on a buffet of appetizers. The tongs are decent quality, but they do not open wide enough to pick up most food. For example, mini quiches. I planned to use these with a tray of mini quiches (like the kind you buy frozen from the grocery store), but the tongs open only about half as wide as the quiches themselves. These tongs would be most useful for very thin items, like slices of meat or cheese. Honestly, they do not even open wide enough to use with a tray of crudités. The tongs are sturdy, but it does feel as if they might break if you tried to open them any wider than they already are. Overall I am happy with these tongs, I will just plan to use them for much <hl> smaller <hl> items in the future.


Question: What happens in the office during the summer

We have a small room converted to an office, on the second story of our house. The room does not have the best circulation, and in the middle of the summer (hot and humid days) it got really damp feeling in there.Based on a recommendation from a Home Depot associate, decided to give DampRid a try -- and have been very happy ever since. We put the container in the room, and about every few weeks or so we dump out more than a cup full of water down the drain. These refills do the same job that the original pack did, and the room feel and smells much better now.Guess we will have to figure out why the issue occurs (maybe need to replace the 13 year old windows seals?), but until then these do the job.

Answer: it got really damp feeling

We have a small room converted to an office, on the second story of our house. <hl> The room does not have the best circulation, and in the middle of the summer (hot and humid days) it got really damp feeling in there. <hl> Based on a recommendation from a Home Depot associate, decided to give DampRid a try -- and have been very happy ever since. We put the container in the room, and about every few weeks or so we dump out more than a cup full of water down the drain. These refills do the same job that the original pack did, and the room feel and smells much better now. Guess we will have to figure out why the issue occurs (maybe need to replace the 13 year old windows seals?), but until then these do the job.

We have a small room converted to an office, on the second story of our house. The room does not have the best circulation, and in the middle of the summer (hot and humid days) <hl> it got really damp feeling <hl> in there.Based on a recommendation from a Home Depot associate, decided to give DampRid a try -- and have been very happy ever since. We put the container in the room, and about every few weeks or so we dump out more than a cup full of water down the drain. These refills do the same job that the original pack did, and the room feel and smells much better now.Guess we will have to figure out why the issue occurs (maybe need to replace the 13 year old windows seals?), but until then these do the job.


Question: Are there any sounds when you lay on the bed?

We are VERY happy with this purchase even after two years of use. There has been no shrinking in the washer/ dryer and it's very effective at protecting our mattress, even from an attack of a toddler "accident"- leaving our mattress pee free! Two kids have now made it to toddlerhood making a mess of our bed, but our mattress is still safe! When we bought a king size bed to replace our queen, my husband asked "we're getting the same mattress cover, right?" I said yes. He said "the exact same one?" I was sure to make sure we did. It's safe and free of chemicals and plastics, really good at repelling liquids and makes NO NOISE when you lay on it.

Answer: NO NOISE

We are VERY happy with this purchase even after two years of use. There has been no shrinking in the washer/ dryer and it's very effective at protecting our mattress, even from an attack of a toddler "accident"- leaving our mattress pee free! Two kids have now made it to toddlerhood making a mess of our bed, but our mattress is still safe! When we bought a king size bed to replace our queen, my husband asked "we're getting the same mattress cover, right?" I said yes. He said "the exact same one?" I was sure to make sure we did. <hl> It's safe and free of chemicals and plastics, really good at repelling liquids and makes NO NOISE when you lay on it. <hl>

We are VERY happy with this purchase even after two years of use. There has been no shrinking in the washer/ dryer and it's very effective at protecting our mattress, even from an attack of a toddler "accident"- leaving our mattress pee free! Two kids have now made it to toddlerhood making a mess of our bed, but our mattress is still safe! When we bought a king size bed to replace our queen, my husband asked "we're getting the same mattress cover, right?" I said yes. He said "the exact same one?" I was sure to make sure we did. It's safe and free of chemicals and plastics, really good at repelling liquids and makes <hl> NO NOISE <hl> when you lay on it.


Question: Does it accurately weigh you?

This is a very slim scale with a long battery life that works pretty well! It's light, and it works great on our tile and thin rug surfaces.The only strange thing is that it can never seem to settle on a weight. I understand that as you move your weight fluctuates by a few 10ths of a pound. But it doesn't seem to ever decide "ok, this is your weight" and stop. It just keeps doing it until the delay hits and turns itself off to save battery.

Answer: it can never seem to settle on a weight.

This is a very slim scale with a long battery life that works pretty well! It's light, and it works great on our tile and thin rug surfaces. <hl> The only strange thing is that it can never seem to settle on a weight. I understand that as you move your weight fluctuates by a few 10ths of a pound. <hl> But it doesn't seem to ever decide "ok, this is your weight" and stop. It just keeps doing it until the delay hits and turns itself off to save battery.

This is a very slim scale with a long battery life that works pretty well! It's light, and it works great on our tile and thin rug surfaces.The only strange thing is that <hl> it can never seem to settle on a weight. <hl> I understand that as you move your weight fluctuates by a few 10ths of a pound. But it doesn't seem to ever decide "ok, this is your weight" and stop. It just keeps doing it until the delay hits and turns itself off to save battery.


Question: What kind of floors does this vacuum work on?

Believed Consumer Reports when I read what they said. When it arrived, easy to put together and get working. VERY noisy, but worth the noise - this is the most powerful Vacuum we have ever used. It replaced a 10 year old canister model (Kenmore) that never had this much pickup power. Does not work well for getting under things and the Hose/attachments are not great, but does a wonderful job on carpets and BARE FLOORS (do not know why others had problems, but works for us.) For the price it is worth a gamble - and we really think we got a bargain (Only had it for 3 days.)All right this is an update (1-17-2010) After more than a year of use, the noise just finally got to us. It still works good, but we were tired of it and got a new one. Sorry - just too noisy for dad to day use. we have moved it to our RV and will use it there.

Answer: carpets and BARE FLOORS

Believed Consumer Reports when I read what they said. When it arrived, easy to put together and get working. VERY noisy, but worth the noise - this is the most powerful Vacuum we have ever used. It replaced a 10 year old canister model (Kenmore) that never had this much pickup power. <hl> Does not work well for getting under things and the Hose/attachments are not great, but does a wonderful job on carpets and BARE FLOORS (do not know why others had problems, but works for us.) <hl> For the price it is worth a gamble - and we really think we got a bargain (Only had it for 3 days.)All right this is an update (1-17-2010) After more than a year of use, the noise just finally got to us. It still works good, but we were tired of it and got a new one. Sorry - just too noisy for dad to day use. we have moved it to our RV and will use it there.

Believed Consumer Reports when I read what they said. When it arrived, easy to put together and get working. VERY noisy, but worth the noise - this is the most powerful Vacuum we have ever used. It replaced a 10 year old canister model (Kenmore) that never had this much pickup power. Does not work well for getting under things and the Hose/attachments are not great, but does a wonderful job on <hl> carpets and BARE FLOORS <hl> (do not know why others had problems, but works for us.) For the price it is worth a gamble - and we really think we got a bargain (Only had it for 3 days.)All right this is an update (1-17-2010) After more than a year of use, the noise just finally got to us. It still works good, but we were tired of it and got a new one. Sorry - just too noisy for dad to day use. we have moved it to our RV and will use it there.


Question: Can anything slip off of it?

I was tending bar at a friend's party and had too many drinks to carry by hand. I grabbed a large plastic serving plate and used that. At least there was only one drink left when it decided to slide across the plate and launch itself toward my friend. (It was a clear drink, and she's still my friend.) So I finally broke down and bought this tray.If you've worked in a restaurant you've probably used or seen these. Boring black tray, non-skid coating. Works just fine, nothing slips. Holds half a dozen drinks or three drinks and a small plate. Easy to wash with a brush (like this one:Libman Kitchen Brush). Might be dishwasher safe if your dishwasher uses water that's less than 150F (according to the instructions on the bottom of the tray--see uploaded photo.)Other reviewers have said this tray has a rubber smell, but mine had no smell when it arrived. I like this tray, just wish I'd picked it up a little sooner.

Answer: nothing slips

Works just fine, nothing slips .

I was tending bar at a friend's party and had too many drinks to carry by hand. I grabbed a large plastic serving plate and used that. At least there was only one drink left when it decided to slide across the plate and launch itself toward my friend. (It was a clear drink, and she's still my friend.) So I finally broke down and bought this tray. If you've worked in a restaurant you've probably used or seen these. Boring black tray, non-skid coating. <hl> Works just fine, nothing slips . <hl> Holds half a dozen drinks or three drinks and a small plate. Easy to wash with a brush (like this one:Libman Kitchen Brush). Might be dishwasher safe if your dishwasher uses water that's less than 150F (according to the instructions on the bottom of the tray--see uploaded photo.)Other reviewers have said this tray has a rubber smell, but mine had no smell when it arrived. I like this tray, just wish I'd picked it up a little sooner.

I was tending bar at a friend's party and had too many drinks to carry by hand. I grabbed a large plastic serving plate and used that. At least there was only one drink left when it decided to slide across the plate and launch itself toward my friend. (It was a clear drink, and she's still my friend.) So I finally broke down and bought this tray.If you've worked in a restaurant you've probably used or seen these. Boring black tray, non-skid coating. Works just fine, <hl> nothing slips <hl>. Holds half a dozen drinks or three drinks and a small plate. Easy to wash with a brush (like this one:Libman Kitchen Brush). Might be dishwasher safe if your dishwasher uses water that's less than 150F (according to the instructions on the bottom of the tray--see uploaded photo.)Other reviewers have said this tray has a rubber smell, but mine had no smell when it arrived. I like this tray, just wish I'd picked it up a little sooner.

Works just fine, <hl> nothing slips <hl> .