Question: What must the reviewer do because of these deficiencies?

This is our second stick vacuum. What we really like about this product is that it has GREAT suction. It is also easy to empty and folds up compactly. Our only complaint is that the battery life is pretty short and the charge time is pretty long. So, we have to keep it plugged in for it to be available when we need it. We have 2 dogs, 1 that is part chow and sheds like mad - and a 9 month old who crawls all over the place. So, we use this almost every other day. Have had it for about 2 months now and no problems. Seems like a great value for the product. Overall, we are pretty happy with it.

Answer: keep it plugged in

This is our second stick vacuum. What we really like about this product is that it has GREAT suction. It is also easy to empty and folds up compactly. Our only complaint is that the battery life is pretty short and the charge time is pretty long. <hl> So, we have to keep it plugged in for it to be available when we need it. <hl> We have 2 dogs, 1 that is part chow and sheds like mad - and a 9 month old who crawls all over the place. So, we use this almost every other day. Have had it for about 2 months now and no problems. Seems like a great value for the product. Overall, we are pretty happy with it.

This is our second stick vacuum. What we really like about this product is that it has GREAT suction. It is also easy to empty and folds up compactly. Our only complaint is that the battery life is pretty short and the charge time is pretty long. So, we have to <hl> keep it plugged in <hl> for it to be available when we need it. We have 2 dogs, 1 that is part chow and sheds like mad - and a 9 month old who crawls all over the place. So, we use this almost every other day. Have had it for about 2 months now and no problems. Seems like a great value for the product. Overall, we are pretty happy with it.


Question: What does the writer say about clean up?

I was afraid this was going to be a bugger to put together and use, but I was wrong. It's simple to put together, simple to use and not really bad to clean up. I have only ground up a 5 lb roast and it took me longer to cut the meat into pieces than it did to grind it. If I were doing a large animal it would probably take two people to cut the meat up fast enough for one person to feed it and then take another to wrap it. I will be able to go to the local slaughter/butcher, buy meat that has only been handled there and bring home to grind. I believe this is a purchase that will pay for itself.

Answer: not really bad to clean up

I was afraid this was going to be a bugger to put together and use, but I was wrong. <hl> It's simple to put together, simple to use and not really bad to clean up . <hl> I have only ground up a 5 lb roast and it took me longer to cut the meat into pieces than it did to grind it. If I were doing a large animal it would probably take two people to cut the meat up fast enough for one person to feed it and then take another to wrap it. I will be able to go to the local slaughter/butcher, buy meat that has only been handled there and bring home to grind. I believe this is a purchase that will pay for itself.

I was afraid this was going to be a bugger to put together and use, but I was wrong. It's simple to put together, simple to use and <hl> not really bad to clean up <hl>. I have only ground up a 5 lb roast and it took me longer to cut the meat into pieces than it did to grind it. If I were doing a large animal it would probably take two people to cut the meat up fast enough for one person to feed it and then take another to wrap it. I will be able to go to the local slaughter/butcher, buy meat that has only been handled there and bring home to grind. I believe this is a purchase that will pay for itself.

It's simple to put together, simple to use and <hl> not really bad to clean up <hl> .


Question: What grade of silicone is used for the spoon?

Some kitchen tools are easy to overlook. Don't for a second, though, forget how important it is to have a good spoon: comfortable, easy to use for stirring, useful in a cooking pot or saute pan, durable, easy to clean.This spoon is all of that and more. Price is good, too. Cooking grade silicone with a sturdy metal handle, just the right size slots, and easy to hold and control. And it washes like a charm.I've had his spoon and its un-slotted cousin for more than a year and it has help up very, very well, and has never failed me. Looks like new even after many trips to the dishwasher (in the dreaded lower rack!), big pans of bread dough, browning eggplant slices in hot oil, stirring garlicky sauces, and so on. It has never picked up smells or colors.Great, great kitchen tool. No cons, lots of pros.

Answer: Cooking grade

Some kitchen tools are easy to overlook. Don't for a second, though, forget how important it is to have a good spoon: comfortable, easy to use for stirring, useful in a cooking pot or saute pan, durable, easy to clean. This spoon is all of that and more. Price is good, too. <hl> Cooking grade silicone with a sturdy metal handle, just the right size slots, and easy to hold and control. <hl> And it washes like a charm. I've had his spoon and its un-slotted cousin for more than a year and it has help up very, very well, and has never failed me. Looks like new even after many trips to the dishwasher (in the dreaded lower rack!), big pans of bread dough, browning eggplant slices in hot oil, stirring garlicky sauces, and so on. It has never picked up smells or colors. Great, great kitchen tool. No cons, lots of pros.

Some kitchen tools are easy to overlook. Don't for a second, though, forget how important it is to have a good spoon: comfortable, easy to use for stirring, useful in a cooking pot or saute pan, durable, easy to clean.This spoon is all of that and more. Price is good, too. <hl> Cooking grade <hl> silicone with a sturdy metal handle, just the right size slots, and easy to hold and control. And it washes like a charm.I've had his spoon and its un-slotted cousin for more than a year and it has help up very, very well, and has never failed me. Looks like new even after many trips to the dishwasher (in the dreaded lower rack!), big pans of bread dough, browning eggplant slices in hot oil, stirring garlicky sauces, and so on. It has never picked up smells or colors.Great, great kitchen tool. No cons, lots of pros.


Question: What is the tip coated in?

These work really nicely for clamping bags of chips shut tightly. The magnets are convenient as these clamps stick right on the chalkboard door of my pantry. The tips that actually grip the bag are rubber coated. It's higher quality than it needs to be but I find that satisfying and typical of OXO products.

Answer: rubber

These work really nicely for clamping bags of chips shut tightly. The magnets are convenient as these clamps stick right on the chalkboard door of my pantry. <hl> The tips that actually grip the bag are rubber coated. <hl> It's higher quality than it needs to be but I find that satisfying and typical of OXO products.

These work really nicely for clamping bags of chips shut tightly. The magnets are convenient as these clamps stick right on the chalkboard door of my pantry. The tips that actually grip the bag are <hl> rubber <hl> coated. It's higher quality than it needs to be but I find that satisfying and typical of OXO products.


Question: A definite must-have for who?

My Salad Shooter (I cheated) is from a yard sale, so it only cost a couple of dollars. But that's because I didn't know that Amazon has them for sale. It is a marvel to use, especially for carrots, hard(er) cheeses, and other firm stuff.BUT -- big warning from experience -- things like bamboo shoots and celery, that have strings in them, just tend to jam it up, so all you do is clean food-jams out (similar to log jams).Either get the strings out (celery) or chop them by hand.Also I think there may be a small problem (after bamboo) with the cutting edges getting dull. Being on the outside of the attachment, it should be possible to sharpen them with a fine file or sharpening stone, or else haunt the yard sales to get replacement parts from people who didn't like theirs...A definite must-have, from somebody who has a KitchenAid Stand Mixer with all the good attachments, and still uses the Salad Shooter for shredding carrots and such stuff. Nice.

Answer: somebody who has a KitchenAid Stand Mixer with all the good attachments

My Salad Shooter (I cheated) is from a yard sale, so it only cost a couple of dollars. But that's because I didn't know that Amazon has them for sale. It is a marvel to use, especially for carrots, hard(er) cheeses, and other firm stuff. BUT -- big warning from experience -- things like bamboo shoots and celery, that have strings in them, just tend to jam it up, so all you do is clean food-jams out (similar to log jams).Either get the strings out (celery) or chop them by hand. Also I think there may be a small problem (after bamboo) with the cutting edges getting dull. Being on the outside of the attachment, it should be possible to sharpen them with a fine file or sharpening stone, or else haunt the yard sales to get replacement parts from people who didn't like theirs... <hl> A definite must-have, from somebody who has a KitchenAid Stand Mixer with all the good attachments , and still uses the Salad Shooter for shredding carrots and such stuff. <hl> Nice.

My Salad Shooter (I cheated) is from a yard sale, so it only cost a couple of dollars. But that's because I didn't know that Amazon has them for sale. It is a marvel to use, especially for carrots, hard(er) cheeses, and other firm stuff.BUT -- big warning from experience -- things like bamboo shoots and celery, that have strings in them, just tend to jam it up, so all you do is clean food-jams out (similar to log jams).Either get the strings out (celery) or chop them by hand.Also I think there may be a small problem (after bamboo) with the cutting edges getting dull. Being on the outside of the attachment, it should be possible to sharpen them with a fine file or sharpening stone, or else haunt the yard sales to get replacement parts from people who didn't like theirs...A definite must-have, from <hl> somebody who has a KitchenAid Stand Mixer with all the good attachments <hl>, and still uses the Salad Shooter for shredding carrots and such stuff. Nice.

A definite must-have, from <hl> somebody who has a KitchenAid Stand Mixer with all the good attachments <hl> , and still uses the Salad Shooter for shredding carrots and such stuff.


Question: What did I bought?

LOVE, LOVE, LOVE this coffee press, and tha fact that it won't EVER require a replacement glass insert is the BEST.The coffee is delicious and not bitter, which is why I purchased a French press in the first place, but for clumsy ol' me, this is a godsend.The coffee stays hotter longer than a glass press would allow as it's insulated.LOVE it...or did I mention that already?

Answer: French press

LOVE, LOVE, LOVE this coffee press, and tha fact that it won't EVER require a replacement glass insert is the BEST.The coffee is delicious and not bitter, which is why I purchased <hl> a French press in the first place, but for clumsy ol' me, this is a godsend. <hl> The coffee stays hotter longer than a glass press would allow as it's insulated. LOVE it...or did I mention that already?

LOVE, LOVE, LOVE this coffee press, and tha fact that it won't EVER require a replacement glass insert is the BEST.The coffee is delicious and not bitter, which is why I purchased a <hl> French press <hl> in the first place, but for clumsy ol' me, this is a godsend.The coffee stays hotter longer than a glass press would allow as it's insulated.LOVE it...or did I mention that already?


Question: What is one feature considered to be great?

I recently told my husband that anyone who looked into our pantry would think that I was a huge tea lover since I have so many different flavors and selections of tea. The reality? I actually just *want* to be a tea lover, but I always end up with bitter tea and can never seem to get the steeping times rights. Enter the Breville tea maker!Like other reviewers, I had to get over the price on this and just take the plunge. (My husband doesn't know it yet, but this will be his Christmas gift to me this year! ;-) ) I've only had this for about a week, but I absolutely love it. It's super easy to use, and takes all the guess work out of making a delicious cup of tea.The "keep warm" feature is also great since I've been making a larger pot of tea, and then coming back for refills on days and afternoons when I'm at home or on the weekends.In less than a week, this thing really has made a tea lover out of me!UPDATE ON 12/17/12: In case anyone is wondering, you can also use this with bagged tea. I've just been snipping off the string and removing the stable, but leaving the tea in the bag, and it's been working fine. (Before doing this, I had tried searching online to make sure that it would be OK to do, and someone on a tea forum mentioned that they contacted Breville, who said that it was OK to use tea bags, as long as you didn't take the tea out of the bag. Apparently, bagged tea is too fine to go through the mesh strainer on this tea maker, so leaving it in the bag ensures that the very fine particles won't end up in your brewed tea.)

Answer: keep warm

I recently told my husband that anyone who looked into our pantry would think that I was a huge tea lover since I have so many different flavors and selections of tea. The reality? I actually just *want* to be a tea lover, but I always end up with bitter tea and can never seem to get the steeping times rights. Enter the Breville tea maker!Like other reviewers, I had to get over the price on this and just take the plunge. (My husband doesn't know it yet, but this will be his Christmas gift to me this year! ;-) ) I've only had this for about a week, but I absolutely love it. It's super easy to use, and takes all the guess work out of making a delicious cup of tea. <hl> The " keep warm " feature is also great since I've been making a larger pot of tea, and then coming back for refills on days and afternoons when I'm at home or on the weekends. <hl> In less than a week, this thing really has made a tea lover out of me!UPDATE ON 12/17/12: In case anyone is wondering, you can also use this with bagged tea. I've just been snipping off the string and removing the stable, but leaving the tea in the bag, and it's been working fine. (Before doing this, I had tried searching online to make sure that it would be OK to do, and someone on a tea forum mentioned that they contacted Breville, who said that it was OK to use tea bags, as long as you didn't take the tea out of the bag. Apparently, bagged tea is too fine to go through the mesh strainer on this tea maker, so leaving it in the bag ensures that the very fine particles won't end up in your brewed tea.)

I recently told my husband that anyone who looked into our pantry would think that I was a huge tea lover since I have so many different flavors and selections of tea. The reality? I actually just *want* to be a tea lover, but I always end up with bitter tea and can never seem to get the steeping times rights. Enter the Breville tea maker!Like other reviewers, I had to get over the price on this and just take the plunge. (My husband doesn't know it yet, but this will be his Christmas gift to me this year! ;-) ) I've only had this for about a week, but I absolutely love it. It's super easy to use, and takes all the guess work out of making a delicious cup of tea.The "<hl> keep warm <hl>" feature is also great since I've been making a larger pot of tea, and then coming back for refills on days and afternoons when I'm at home or on the weekends.In less than a week, this thing really has made a tea lover out of me!UPDATE ON 12/17/12: In case anyone is wondering, you can also use this with bagged tea. I've just been snipping off the string and removing the stable, but leaving the tea in the bag, and it's been working fine. (Before doing this, I had tried searching online to make sure that it would be OK to do, and someone on a tea forum mentioned that they contacted Breville, who said that it was OK to use tea bags, as long as you didn't take the tea out of the bag. Apparently, bagged tea is too fine to go through the mesh strainer on this tea maker, so leaving it in the bag ensures that the very fine particles won't end up in your brewed tea.)

The " <hl> keep warm <hl> " feature is also great since I've been making a larger pot of tea, and then coming back for refills on days and afternoons when I'm at home or on the weekends.


Question: Who ended up finishing putting the tv stand together the next day?

I love this TV stand. It looks great in my living room with my black leather furniture and my black curtain panels. It has a very modern, sleek look that I find very appealing. This thing was a beast to put together though. There were A LOT of pieces in the box. The assembly instructions are pictures. While I usually prefer this option, there were a couple of photos that required some studying. My husband and I worked on putting it together for a couple of hours the day it arrived and my husband ended up finishing it the next day while I was at work. Even though the assembly was quite a bit of work, I think the finished product was worth it.

Answer: husband

I love this TV stand. It looks great in my living room with my black leather furniture and my black curtain panels. It has a very modern, sleek look that I find very appealing. This thing was a beast to put together though. There were A LOT of pieces in the box. The assembly instructions are pictures. While I usually prefer this option, there were a couple of photos that required some studying. <hl> My husband and I worked on putting it together for a couple of hours the day it arrived and my husband ended up finishing it the next day while I was at work. <hl> Even though the assembly was quite a bit of work, I think the finished product was worth it.

I love this TV stand. It looks great in my living room with my black leather furniture and my black curtain panels. It has a very modern, sleek look that I find very appealing. This thing was a beast to put together though. There were A LOT of pieces in the box. The assembly instructions are pictures. While I usually prefer this option, there were a couple of photos that required some studying. My <hl> husband <hl> and I worked on putting it together for a couple of hours the day it arrived and my husband ended up finishing it the next day while I was at work. Even though the assembly was quite a bit of work, I think the finished product was worth it.


Question: Which model of product does the reviewer use?

I really like these cloths. They are so simple to use. They have velcro pads on the back. You just toss them on the floor and set your Haan Slim & Light on top of them and they stick. Voila. Could not be any easier.I had the Enviro steamer prior to the Haan. The Enviro pads were quite awful. They're all cotton and got soaking wet every time. They also shrunk in the wash, unlike the Haan pads ... which are microfiber. The Enviro pads were also difficult to put on and off. You have to get down and try to clamp them on, which wasn't easy because they were not shaped to fit. Compared to them the Haan is a delight to use!

Answer: Haan Slim & Light

I really like these cloths. They are so simple to use. They have velcro pads on the back. <hl> You just toss them on the floor and set your Haan Slim & Light on top of them and they stick. <hl> Voila. Could not be any easier. I had the Enviro steamer prior to the Haan. The Enviro pads were quite awful. They're all cotton and got soaking wet every time. They also shrunk in the wash, unlike the Haan pads ... which are microfiber. The Enviro pads were also difficult to put on and off. You have to get down and try to clamp them on, which wasn't easy because they were not shaped to fit. Compared to them the Haan is a delight to use!

I really like these cloths. They are so simple to use. They have velcro pads on the back. You just toss them on the floor and set your <hl> Haan Slim & Light <hl> on top of them and they stick. Voila. Could not be any easier.I had the Enviro steamer prior to the Haan. The Enviro pads were quite awful. They're all cotton and got soaking wet every time. They also shrunk in the wash, unlike the Haan pads ... which are microfiber. The Enviro pads were also difficult to put on and off. You have to get down and try to clamp them on, which wasn't easy because they were not shaped to fit. Compared to them the Haan is a delight to use!


Question: Where was the insulation damaged, possibly due to arcing?

I received this item about 6 months ago, and my fault, did not try it right away....I pulled it out of the cabinet on Sunday for a party and it would not come on...my husband took the back off and the inside insulation was severely burned where the electric connects to the heating element.....pretty sure they will not replace at this late date, but am going to try....even if they do, this is still a definite quality control issue! I am going to purchase another one, but definitely from a more reputable company....

Answer: where the electric connects to the heating element

I received this item about 6 months ago, and my fault, did not try it right away.... <hl> I pulled it out of the cabinet on Sunday for a party and it would not come on...my husband took the back off and the inside insulation was severely burned where the electric connects to the heating element .....pretty sure they will not replace at this late date, but am going to try....even if they do, this is still a definite quality control issue! <hl> I am going to purchase another one, but definitely from a more reputable company....

I received this item about 6 months ago, and my fault, did not try it right away....I pulled it out of the cabinet on Sunday for a party and it would not come on...my husband took the back off and the inside insulation was severely burned <hl> where the electric connects to the heating element <hl>.....pretty sure they will not replace at this late date, but am going to try....even if they do, this is still a definite quality control issue! I am going to purchase another one, but definitely from a more reputable company....

I pulled it out of the cabinet on Sunday for a party and it would not come on...my husband took the back off and the inside insulation was severely burned <hl> where the electric connects to the heating element <hl> .....pretty sure they will not replace at this late date, but am going to try....even if they do, this is still a definite quality control issue!


Question: Is the stand child safe?

After looking at many different locations we couldn't find what were looking for, we found this on Amazon and was very hesitant of ordering a large item online especially one that took a fair amount of labor (more on that later). Needless to say when it was all said and done we are very happy with it, the drawers are very useful and a good size and space for all of the components is perfect. The best thing about it is the height, with small children in the house it is high enough that we don't worry about them touching the TV, yet still a very comfortable viewing height.The only reason I give it 4 stars vs. 5 is because of the amount of time it took to build it! Between my wife and I it took nearly 2 hours. The directions are ok but could have been much clearer, and the parts could of been separated and labeled much better than just a "bag" full of parts.I would recommend it to anyone looking for a good tv stand but willing to spend sometime putting it together.

Answer: high enough

After looking at many different locations we couldn't find what were looking for, we found this on Amazon and was very hesitant of ordering a large item online especially one that took a fair amount of labor (more on that later). Needless to say when it was all said and done we are very happy with it, the drawers are very useful and a good size and space for all of the components is perfect. <hl> The best thing about it is the height, with small children in the house it is high enough that we don't worry about them touching the TV, yet still a very comfortable viewing height. <hl> The only reason I give it 4 stars vs. 5 is because of the amount of time it took to build it! Between my wife and I it took nearly 2 hours. The directions are ok but could have been much clearer, and the parts could of been separated and labeled much better than just a "bag" full of parts. I would recommend it to anyone looking for a good tv stand but willing to spend sometime putting it together.

After looking at many different locations we couldn't find what were looking for, we found this on Amazon and was very hesitant of ordering a large item online especially one that took a fair amount of labor (more on that later). Needless to say when it was all said and done we are very happy with it, the drawers are very useful and a good size and space for all of the components is perfect. The best thing about it is the height, with small children in the house it is <hl> high enough <hl> that we don't worry about them touching the TV, yet still a very comfortable viewing height.The only reason I give it 4 stars vs. 5 is because of the amount of time it took to build it! Between my wife and I it took nearly 2 hours. The directions are ok but could have been much clearer, and the parts could of been separated and labeled much better than just a "bag" full of parts.I would recommend it to anyone looking for a good tv stand but willing to spend sometime putting it together.


Question: What did this person buy?

This cocktail muddler will look nice on a bar, with a heavy brushed-finish stainless steel handle that is tapered for comfort, and a solid nylon head with pyramidal teeth that won't scratch glass. The end of the handle is smooth and rounded so it can be used with any grip. It is just over 8 inches long to reach down into tall glasses.This gadget is also useful for getting all the juice out of smaller citrus fruits like key limes or those expensive little sweet lemons that won't fit on a manual juicer. It could also be used as a meat tenderizer when cooking for one and it makes quick work of mashing garlic or cracking peppercorns.The handle is heavy-duty but it is hollow so it probably is better to hand wash as recommended, although the head does fit in very tightly and I don't see how water could get in.A sample was provided for testing and review. This is an attractive and functional bar and kitchen tool so I can definitely recommend it.

Answer: cocktail muddler

<hl> This cocktail muddler will look nice on a bar, with a heavy brushed-finish stainless steel handle that is tapered for comfort, and a solid nylon head with pyramidal teeth that won't scratch glass. <hl> The end of the handle is smooth and rounded so it can be used with any grip. It is just over 8 inches long to reach down into tall glasses. This gadget is also useful for getting all the juice out of smaller citrus fruits like key limes or those expensive little sweet lemons that won't fit on a manual juicer. It could also be used as a meat tenderizer when cooking for one and it makes quick work of mashing garlic or cracking peppercorns. The handle is heavy-duty but it is hollow so it probably is better to hand wash as recommended, although the head does fit in very tightly and I don't see how water could get in. A sample was provided for testing and review. This is an attractive and functional bar and kitchen tool so I can definitely recommend it.

This <hl> cocktail muddler <hl> will look nice on a bar, with a heavy brushed-finish stainless steel handle that is tapered for comfort, and a solid nylon head with pyramidal teeth that won't scratch glass. The end of the handle is smooth and rounded so it can be used with any grip. It is just over 8 inches long to reach down into tall glasses.This gadget is also useful for getting all the juice out of smaller citrus fruits like key limes or those expensive little sweet lemons that won't fit on a manual juicer. It could also be used as a meat tenderizer when cooking for one and it makes quick work of mashing garlic or cracking peppercorns.The handle is heavy-duty but it is hollow so it probably is better to hand wash as recommended, although the head does fit in very tightly and I don't see how water could get in.A sample was provided for testing and review. This is an attractive and functional bar and kitchen tool so I can definitely recommend it.


Question: What does the pan look good on?

I am hoping to send this back, except that I did not save the box! Hopefully, Amazon will accept the return. I was sure I would love it...and I do love the way it looks on my stainless steel stove, but that is about it. When you go to pour boiled water out, the lid will fall off easily and the water splatters all over the place out the spout! I almost got burnt. The spout is very wide and water just bursts out of it. I much prefer the All Clad pot that I replaced this with. Will be returning this one.

Answer: stainless steel stove

I am hoping to send this back, except that I did not save the box! Hopefully, Amazon will accept the return. <hl> I was sure I would love it...and I do love the way it looks on my stainless steel stove , but that is about it. <hl> When you go to pour boiled water out, the lid will fall off easily and the water splatters all over the place out the spout! I almost got burnt. The spout is very wide and water just bursts out of it. I much prefer the All Clad pot that I replaced this with. Will be returning this one.

I am hoping to send this back, except that I did not save the box! Hopefully, Amazon will accept the return. I was sure I would love it...and I do love the way it looks on my <hl> stainless steel stove <hl>, but that is about it. When you go to pour boiled water out, the lid will fall off easily and the water splatters all over the place out the spout! I almost got burnt. The spout is very wide and water just bursts out of it. I much prefer the All Clad pot that I replaced this with. Will be returning this one.

I was sure I would love it...and I do love the way it looks on my <hl> stainless steel stove <hl> , but that is about it.


Question: How is the scale?

This scale is great. Quick, sleek, responsive. The TARE function is mandatory so you dont have to dirty the scale.One downside - the On/Off/Tare button; within 48 hours, the ink used to label the button has WORN OFF! The functionality of the scale has NOT been impacted, and I know its the on off button (theres only 2 buttons on the whole machine) but still, I was surprised the ink faded so quickly...

Answer: Quick, sleek, responsive

Quick, sleek, responsive .

This scale is great. <hl> Quick, sleek, responsive . <hl> The TARE function is mandatory so you dont have to dirty the scale. One downside - the On/Off/Tare button; within 48 hours, the ink used to label the button has WORN OFF! The functionality of the scale has NOT been impacted, and I know its the on off button (theres only 2 buttons on the whole machine) but still, I was surprised the ink faded so quickly...

This scale is great. <hl> Quick, sleek, responsive <hl>. The TARE function is mandatory so you dont have to dirty the scale.One downside - the On/Off/Tare button; within 48 hours, the ink used to label the button has WORN OFF! The functionality of the scale has NOT been impacted, and I know its the on off button (theres only 2 buttons on the whole machine) but still, I was surprised the ink faded so quickly...


Question: What can you put in the toaster?

This is a reasonably priced toaster that does a fine job on toast, bagels, and English muffins. It's not as aesthetically pleasing as myCuisinart CPT-160, but does a better job of toasting than Cuisinart's more expensive model. The "chrome" sides are a bit much for me--not as clean as brushed steel--but that's a preference and nothing more.Functionally, the toaster does a very good job. Even toasting regardless of thickness or moisture content of what I loaded inside. The spring that raises and lowers the toast is smooth and doesn't stick going up or down.If you want a good toaster at an inexpensive price, you could do much worse than this one.

Answer: toast, bagels, and English muffins

<hl> This is a reasonably priced toaster that does a fine job on toast, bagels, and English muffins . <hl> It's not as aesthetically pleasing as myCuisinart CPT-160, but does a better job of toasting than Cuisinart's more expensive model. The "chrome" sides are a bit much for me--not as clean as brushed steel--but that's a preference and nothing more. Functionally, the toaster does a very good job. Even toasting regardless of thickness or moisture content of what I loaded inside. The spring that raises and lowers the toast is smooth and doesn't stick going up or down. If you want a good toaster at an inexpensive price, you could do much worse than this one.

This is a reasonably priced toaster that does a fine job on <hl> toast, bagels, and English muffins <hl>. It's not as aesthetically pleasing as myCuisinart CPT-160, but does a better job of toasting than Cuisinart's more expensive model. The "chrome" sides are a bit much for me--not as clean as brushed steel--but that's a preference and nothing more.Functionally, the toaster does a very good job. Even toasting regardless of thickness or moisture content of what I loaded inside. The spring that raises and lowers the toast is smooth and doesn't stick going up or down.If you want a good toaster at an inexpensive price, you could do much worse than this one.

This is a reasonably priced toaster that does a fine job on <hl> toast, bagels, and English muffins <hl> .


Question: What didn't happen despite the cupcakes being cooked?

I used the recipe (in the encluded book) for vanilla cupcakes but used lemon extract instead of vanilla. Makes enough batter for 3 batches of 7. Just perfect. I tried the final batch without paper cups and they work fine if you like a little more of a crispy outside. The tops didn't brown but they were totally cooked. No clean up to speak of. Didn't have to heat up an oven. Very nifty little gadget. BTW I bought one of the used/like new ones listed for a few $$ savings. Looks new to me but the box had been opened is all.

Answer: The tops didn't brown

I used the recipe (in the encluded book) for vanilla cupcakes but used lemon extract instead of vanilla. Makes enough batter for 3 batches of 7. Just perfect. I tried the final batch without paper cups and they work fine if you like a little more of a crispy outside. <hl> The tops didn't brown but they were totally cooked. <hl> No clean up to speak of. Didn't have to heat up an oven. Very nifty little gadget. BTW I bought one of the used/like new ones listed for a few $$ savings. Looks new to me but the box had been opened is all.

I used the recipe (in the encluded book) for vanilla cupcakes but used lemon extract instead of vanilla. Makes enough batter for 3 batches of 7. Just perfect. I tried the final batch without paper cups and they work fine if you like a little more of a crispy outside. <hl> The tops didn't brown <hl> but they were totally cooked. No clean up to speak of. Didn't have to heat up an oven. Very nifty little gadget. BTW I bought one of the used/like new ones listed for a few $$ savings. Looks new to me but the box had been opened is all.


Question: how you know about the working process of the product?

I'm very new to my Kitchenaid Mixer and it has been intimidating to use at first. I got this roller to try out making my own ravioli's. I hate rolling out dough.I attached this to my Kitchenaid Classic 4.5Q and it fit and worked perfect. After watching a video on youtube to understand more on what to do I tried it out. It is easy and kind of fun.I would recommend this to anyone that has a kitchenaid mixer. I also recommend if you have never used one to check out some videos on youtube to understand it more.Now I only need to get the ravioli maker. :)

Answer: watching a video on youtube to understand more on what to do I tried it out

I'm very new to my Kitchenaid Mixer and it has been intimidating to use at first. I got this roller to try out making my own ravioli's. I hate rolling out dough. I attached this to my Kitchenaid Classic 4.5Q and it fit and worked perfect. <hl> After watching a video on youtube to understand more on what to do I tried it out . <hl> It is easy and kind of fun. I would recommend this to anyone that has a kitchenaid mixer. I also recommend if you have never used one to check out some videos on youtube to understand it more. Now I only need to get the ravioli maker. :)

I'm very new to my Kitchenaid Mixer and it has been intimidating to use at first. I got this roller to try out making my own ravioli's. I hate rolling out dough.I attached this to my Kitchenaid Classic 4.5Q and it fit and worked perfect. After <hl> watching a video on youtube to understand more on what to do I tried it out <hl>. It is easy and kind of fun.I would recommend this to anyone that has a kitchenaid mixer. I also recommend if you have never used one to check out some videos on youtube to understand it more.Now I only need to get the ravioli maker. :)

After <hl> watching a video on youtube to understand more on what to do I tried it out <hl> .


Question: How does the writer describe the look of the coffee maker?

This coffee maker and I have a long relationship. I love it. It makes great coffee. I have bought it for all my family members who drink coffee and they all love it. It has been a consistently good performer. I did have one incident and that is with the first cord. After two years it heated up too fast and flipped the circuit. I replaced the chord and it works well again. The coffee is hot and because it percolates the coffee you can use less of it, especially if you grind it very fine. It is cute too, washes easily, Dip-It cleans the residue that accumulates over time. Most important thing to remember is to always, always pour the water in first. Forgetting the water and plugging it in equals ruined coffee maker.

Answer: cute

This coffee maker and I have a long relationship. I love it. It makes great coffee. I have bought it for all my family members who drink coffee and they all love it. It has been a consistently good performer. I did have one incident and that is with the first cord. After two years it heated up too fast and flipped the circuit. I replaced the chord and it works well again. The coffee is hot and because it percolates the coffee you can use less of it, especially if you grind it very fine. <hl> It is cute too, washes easily, Dip-It cleans the residue that accumulates over time. <hl> Most important thing to remember is to always, always pour the water in first. Forgetting the water and plugging it in equals ruined coffee maker.

This coffee maker and I have a long relationship. I love it. It makes great coffee. I have bought it for all my family members who drink coffee and they all love it. It has been a consistently good performer. I did have one incident and that is with the first cord. After two years it heated up too fast and flipped the circuit. I replaced the chord and it works well again. The coffee is hot and because it percolates the coffee you can use less of it, especially if you grind it very fine. It is <hl> cute <hl> too, washes easily, Dip-It cleans the residue that accumulates over time. Most important thing to remember is to always, always pour the water in first. Forgetting the water and plugging it in equals ruined coffee maker.


Question: What is the best thing about this pie slicer?

Ordered this in time for Thanksgiving. What a great invention! Works very well for most every pie. It won't slice a small pie all the way but I used it to mark the slices for the Marie Callander frozen pumpkin and pecan pie so everyone got the same size slice of pie. The homemade mince/apple pie cut perfectly and I left the slicer in place to separate the pieces and keep the filling in place. Some of the best things about this pie slicer are the clean up and storage, and the ability to slice the pie in 6 or 8 slices. The storage box is small enough to tuck away without taking much cabinet space. A must for every hostess.UPDATE! I love it even more. We took a small frozen pie out of it's 8" aluminum foil pan and let it thaw in a regular size pie dish that the slicer fit in and voila; perfect pie slices.December 1, 2012 update. Still love this pie slicer. It IS collapsible, if the cutter blades are hard to remove be sure you have unscrewed the red top from the white, or use a rubber gripper to get a better grip on the cutters. If you are baking a frozen pie that is 8 inches, put it in a 9 pie plate to bake or do what I do; mark the top of the pie by gently pushing the the cutter into the top of the pie to make cutting guide lines. I had four pies at Thanksgiving and I marked the pies with the cutter so all the pieces were even. I love this pie cutter and use it all the time. Easy to use, easy to clean, stores in a small space and collapsible.

Answer: clean up and storage

Ordered this in time for Thanksgiving. What a great invention! Works very well for most every pie. It won't slice a small pie all the way but I used it to mark the slices for the Marie Callander frozen pumpkin and pecan pie so everyone got the same size slice of pie. The homemade mince/apple pie cut perfectly and I left the slicer in place to separate the pieces and keep the filling in place. <hl> Some of the best things about this pie slicer are the clean up and storage , and the ability to slice the pie in 6 or 8 slices. <hl> The storage box is small enough to tuck away without taking much cabinet space. A must for every hostess. UPDATE! I love it even more. We took a small frozen pie out of it's 8" aluminum foil pan and let it thaw in a regular size pie dish that the slicer fit in and voila; perfect pie slices. December 1, 2012 update. Still love this pie slicer. It IS collapsible, if the cutter blades are hard to remove be sure you have unscrewed the red top from the white, or use a rubber gripper to get a better grip on the cutters. If you are baking a frozen pie that is 8 inches, put it in a 9 pie plate to bake or do what I do; mark the top of the pie by gently pushing the the cutter into the top of the pie to make cutting guide lines. I had four pies at Thanksgiving and I marked the pies with the cutter so all the pieces were even. I love this pie cutter and use it all the time. Easy to use, easy to clean, stores in a small space and collapsible.

Ordered this in time for Thanksgiving. What a great invention! Works very well for most every pie. It won't slice a small pie all the way but I used it to mark the slices for the Marie Callander frozen pumpkin and pecan pie so everyone got the same size slice of pie. The homemade mince/apple pie cut perfectly and I left the slicer in place to separate the pieces and keep the filling in place. Some of the best things about this pie slicer are the <hl> clean up and storage <hl>, and the ability to slice the pie in 6 or 8 slices. The storage box is small enough to tuck away without taking much cabinet space. A must for every hostess.UPDATE! I love it even more. We took a small frozen pie out of it's 8" aluminum foil pan and let it thaw in a regular size pie dish that the slicer fit in and voila; perfect pie slices.December 1, 2012 update. Still love this pie slicer. It IS collapsible, if the cutter blades are hard to remove be sure you have unscrewed the red top from the white, or use a rubber gripper to get a better grip on the cutters. If you are baking a frozen pie that is 8 inches, put it in a 9 pie plate to bake or do what I do; mark the top of the pie by gently pushing the the cutter into the top of the pie to make cutting guide lines. I had four pies at Thanksgiving and I marked the pies with the cutter so all the pieces were even. I love this pie cutter and use it all the time. Easy to use, easy to clean, stores in a small space and collapsible.

Some of the best things about this pie slicer are the <hl> clean up and storage <hl> , and the ability to slice the pie in 6 or 8 slices.


Question: How does the speaker feel about the price?

My family loves to take our dinner in the living room and watch a good movie together, but we have had problems and the Table Mate has helped to sovle them. I don't know about you but I have had my battles with my legs having no room while using TV tables and bending half-way over to reach my plate on my coffee table while sitting in a very uncomfortable position.We needed a solution and this product gave us that; I think the concept of Table Mate is great. Yes, perhaps the construction doesn't match the price which I do feel is a little steep, but the table gives you room, comfort and ease which is a real plus. I feel the product does what it says it will and does it well and certainly has made our TV room dinner/movie time a much more pleasant experience.

Answer: a little steep

My family loves to take our dinner in the living room and watch a good movie together, but we have had problems and the Table Mate has helped to sovle them. I don't know about you but I have had my battles with my legs having no room while using TV tables and bending half-way over to reach my plate on my coffee table while sitting in a very uncomfortable position. We needed a solution and this product gave us that; I think the concept of Table Mate is great. <hl> Yes, perhaps the construction doesn't match the price which I do feel is a little steep , but the table gives you room, comfort and ease which is a real plus. <hl> I feel the product does what it says it will and does it well and certainly has made our TV room dinner/movie time a much more pleasant experience.

My family loves to take our dinner in the living room and watch a good movie together, but we have had problems and the Table Mate has helped to sovle them. I don't know about you but I have had my battles with my legs having no room while using TV tables and bending half-way over to reach my plate on my coffee table while sitting in a very uncomfortable position.We needed a solution and this product gave us that; I think the concept of Table Mate is great. Yes, perhaps the construction doesn't match the price which I do feel is <hl> a little steep <hl>, but the table gives you room, comfort and ease which is a real plus. I feel the product does what it says it will and does it well and certainly has made our TV room dinner/movie time a much more pleasant experience.

Yes, perhaps the construction doesn't match the price which I do feel is <hl> a little steep <hl> , but the table gives you room, comfort and ease which is a real plus.


Question: What is the limitation of the new mug?

I am guilty of checking reviews and depending on them when I look for a product. I wish I would of searched longer before settling on this one. I have a Nike travel mug which i love, but my husband needed one. I looked for the one I bought but I couldn't find it as I purchased it at the outlet and they did not carry them any longer. This mug is a smilers size than what I am used to. The inside is metal so it can't go in microwave. The lid is made strangely and it twists to become looser and thats how you drink it. It makes it awkward to drink as you can't see the liquid first. I wouldn't recommend it to anyone.

Answer: it can't go in microwave

so it can't go in microwave .

I am guilty of checking reviews and depending on them when I look for a product. I wish I would of searched longer before settling on this one. I have a Nike travel mug which i love, but my husband needed one. I looked for the one I bought but I couldn't find it as I purchased it at the outlet and they did not carry them any longer. This mug is a smilers size than what I am used to. The inside is metal <hl> so it can't go in microwave . <hl> The lid is made strangely and it twists to become looser and thats how you drink it. It makes it awkward to drink as you can't see the liquid first. I wouldn't recommend it to anyone.

I am guilty of checking reviews and depending on them when I look for a product. I wish I would of searched longer before settling on this one. I have a Nike travel mug which i love, but my husband needed one. I looked for the one I bought but I couldn't find it as I purchased it at the outlet and they did not carry them any longer. This mug is a smilers size than what I am used to. The inside is metal so <hl> it can't go in microwave <hl>. The lid is made strangely and it twists to become looser and thats how you drink it. It makes it awkward to drink as you can't see the liquid first. I wouldn't recommend it to anyone.


Question: How many cups does the water dispenser hold?

I like the Zero water concept. It delivers on its promise of clean water. However, in my area of the country, I go through filters quickly. The filters are expensive, but you have to balance that with the cost of bottled water.My main problem with this company is the design of their 23-cup water dispenser. The one I bought had a design flaw in the button that allows the water to dispense. It has a small stem that is made of plastic and will eventually break. There is no way to repair it.The company promised to replace the dispenser...then I waited, and waited...the customer service people kept stalling. Over a year later and they have NOT replaced my dispenser, but they sent me coupons for more filters! Incredible!A company that has such disregard for its customers does not deserve my business. I will never buy another one of their products.

Answer: 23-cup

I like the Zero water concept. It delivers on its promise of clean water. However, in my area of the country, I go through filters quickly. The filters are expensive, but you have to balance that with the cost of bottled water. <hl> My main problem with this company is the design of their 23-cup water dispenser. <hl> The one I bought had a design flaw in the button that allows the water to dispense. It has a small stem that is made of plastic and will eventually break. There is no way to repair it. The company promised to replace the dispenser...then I waited, and waited...the customer service people kept stalling. Over a year later and they have NOT replaced my dispenser, but they sent me coupons for more filters! Incredible!A company that has such disregard for its customers does not deserve my business. I will never buy another one of their products.

I like the Zero water concept. It delivers on its promise of clean water. However, in my area of the country, I go through filters quickly. The filters are expensive, but you have to balance that with the cost of bottled water.My main problem with this company is the design of their <hl> 23-cup <hl> water dispenser. The one I bought had a design flaw in the button that allows the water to dispense. It has a small stem that is made of plastic and will eventually break. There is no way to repair it.The company promised to replace the dispenser...then I waited, and waited...the customer service people kept stalling. Over a year later and they have NOT replaced my dispenser, but they sent me coupons for more filters! Incredible!A company that has such disregard for its customers does not deserve my business. I will never buy another one of their products.


Question: How long does it take a glass of water to settle?

My municipality has terrible, cloudy tapwater. A poured glass takes half an hour to settle. I jumped at the chance to try out this pitcher, as I'm going through a fortune in bottled water.The Filtrete Water Pitcher WP02-WH-8 itself is a little unwieldy and awkward in shape, and the first filtering went slowly (I may just be a novice), but subsequent filterings went fast and it's wonderful to have a gallon of useable, good-tasting water in the fridge. I keep an in-use container for frequent pours and the full pitcher to refill the container. I've used it primarily for tea, but by itself it's far preferable to the water coming out of the tap, as well.The filter is supposed to be good for about 50 gallons or a month and a half, I guess whichever comes first. I am pleased with the performance and willing to put up with what I see as the slight difficulty of design (it's not a round pitcher, more oblong). A few minutes produces a half-gallon of clear, good water. I haven't yet seen how easily or quickly additional filters can be obtained, but so far, so good.

Answer: half an hour

My municipality has terrible, cloudy tapwater. <hl> A poured glass takes half an hour to settle. <hl> I jumped at the chance to try out this pitcher, as I'm going through a fortune in bottled water. The Filtrete Water Pitcher WP02-WH-8 itself is a little unwieldy and awkward in shape, and the first filtering went slowly (I may just be a novice), but subsequent filterings went fast and it's wonderful to have a gallon of useable, good-tasting water in the fridge. I keep an in-use container for frequent pours and the full pitcher to refill the container. I've used it primarily for tea, but by itself it's far preferable to the water coming out of the tap, as well. The filter is supposed to be good for about 50 gallons or a month and a half, I guess whichever comes first. I am pleased with the performance and willing to put up with what I see as the slight difficulty of design (it's not a round pitcher, more oblong). A few minutes produces a half-gallon of clear, good water. I haven't yet seen how easily or quickly additional filters can be obtained, but so far, so good.

My municipality has terrible, cloudy tapwater. A poured glass takes <hl> half an hour <hl> to settle. I jumped at the chance to try out this pitcher, as I'm going through a fortune in bottled water.The Filtrete Water Pitcher WP02-WH-8 itself is a little unwieldy and awkward in shape, and the first filtering went slowly (I may just be a novice), but subsequent filterings went fast and it's wonderful to have a gallon of useable, good-tasting water in the fridge. I keep an in-use container for frequent pours and the full pitcher to refill the container. I've used it primarily for tea, but by itself it's far preferable to the water coming out of the tap, as well.The filter is supposed to be good for about 50 gallons or a month and a half, I guess whichever comes first. I am pleased with the performance and willing to put up with what I see as the slight difficulty of design (it's not a round pitcher, more oblong). A few minutes produces a half-gallon of clear, good water. I haven't yet seen how easily or quickly additional filters can be obtained, but so far, so good.


Question: what does the author think is a product you just can't really improve on

I always felt that the traditional napkin holder is one of those products you just can't really improve on, much like the paper clip. But OXO has tried to one-up the napkin holder by producing this device.It works well, as advertised - the weighted arm keeps napkins secure and only dispenses one at a time when a napkin is pulled. However, what problem was this solving? I don't have a problem with napkins blowing away off my kitchen table. Nor do I have a problem grabbing for a napkin and ended up with fifteen in my fist instead of one. Furthermore, since the napkins lay flat, I would suggest that this creates more problems than it solves because it takes up more table surface area.This is way more than I ever anticipated typing about a napkin holder. I deduct one overall star because it's a needless product for reasons mentioned above, but let it keep five stars because, like all OXO products, it's solidly built and works as advertises. And it looks cool.

Answer: traditional napkin holder

<hl> I always felt that the traditional napkin holder is one of those products you just can't really improve on, much like the paper clip. <hl> But OXO has tried to one-up the napkin holder by producing this device. It works well, as advertised - the weighted arm keeps napkins secure and only dispenses one at a time when a napkin is pulled. However, what problem was this solving? I don't have a problem with napkins blowing away off my kitchen table. Nor do I have a problem grabbing for a napkin and ended up with fifteen in my fist instead of one. Furthermore, since the napkins lay flat, I would suggest that this creates more problems than it solves because it takes up more table surface area. This is way more than I ever anticipated typing about a napkin holder. I deduct one overall star because it's a needless product for reasons mentioned above, but let it keep five stars because, like all OXO products, it's solidly built and works as advertises. And it looks cool.

I always felt that the <hl> traditional napkin holder <hl> is one of those products you just can't really improve on, much like the paper clip. But OXO has tried to one-up the napkin holder by producing this device.It works well, as advertised - the weighted arm keeps napkins secure and only dispenses one at a time when a napkin is pulled. However, what problem was this solving? I don't have a problem with napkins blowing away off my kitchen table. Nor do I have a problem grabbing for a napkin and ended up with fifteen in my fist instead of one. Furthermore, since the napkins lay flat, I would suggest that this creates more problems than it solves because it takes up more table surface area.This is way more than I ever anticipated typing about a napkin holder. I deduct one overall star because it's a needless product for reasons mentioned above, but let it keep five stars because, like all OXO products, it's solidly built and works as advertises. And it looks cool.


Question: What is the reviewer's issue with the smaller tongs?

Tom Douglas by Pinzon Bamboo Tongs are good quality, strong and light. The tongs have nicely finished smooth surface and are easy to hold and grab items with.I prefer the larger tongs from the set. I use them for tossing and serving salad and find them very convenient. The size is just right and the grip is very good.The smaller tongs are OK, but I have not found a good use for them. Someone mentioned using them to get items out of the toaster, but I don't need tongs for this purpose. They could be used to serve bread, but, in my opinion, they are not fancy enough for that.The manufacturer says these are dishwasher safe, but I would just clean them by hand.Overall, this is a good quality set at a reasonable price, although I see myself using only larger tongs from the set.

Answer: have not found a good use for them.

Tom Douglas by Pinzon Bamboo Tongs are good quality, strong and light. The tongs have nicely finished smooth surface and are easy to hold and grab items with. I prefer the larger tongs from the set. I use them for tossing and serving salad and find them very convenient. The size is just right and the grip is very good. The smaller tongs are OK, but <hl> I have not found a good use for them. Someone mentioned using them to get items out of the toaster, but I don't need tongs for this purpose. <hl> They could be used to serve bread, but, in my opinion, they are not fancy enough for that. The manufacturer says these are dishwasher safe, but I would just clean them by hand. Overall, this is a good quality set at a reasonable price, although I see myself using only larger tongs from the set.

Tom Douglas by Pinzon Bamboo Tongs are good quality, strong and light. The tongs have nicely finished smooth surface and are easy to hold and grab items with.I prefer the larger tongs from the set. I use them for tossing and serving salad and find them very convenient. The size is just right and the grip is very good.The smaller tongs are OK, but I <hl> have not found a good use for them. <hl> Someone mentioned using them to get items out of the toaster, but I don't need tongs for this purpose. They could be used to serve bread, but, in my opinion, they are not fancy enough for that.The manufacturer says these are dishwasher safe, but I would just clean them by hand.Overall, this is a good quality set at a reasonable price, although I see myself using only larger tongs from the set.


Question: What does the person advise against leaving in the pan during cooking?

We have the Caphalon Pots & Pans, these were a natural addition to our set to make sure our Pots & Pans investment would last!http://www.amazon.com/Calphalon-Unison-Nonstick-10-Piece-Cookware/dp/B0028S7R58/ref=cm_cr_pr_product_topThese Nylon Utensils protect our cookware, they are very durable, wash well in dishwasher or by hand - (no spotting / falling apart as other reviewers have stated). I wouldn't suggest you leave the spoon / lifter in the pan while cooking, rather set them on a plate or dish on the side between stirs. Not that they can't 'last' in the pan without melting - just not suggested to keep them in there.The handles feel good, have a nice 'weight', and work well. Enjoy!

Answer: the spoon / lifter

We have the Caphalon Pots & Pans, these were a natural addition to our set to make sure our Pots & Pans investment would last!http://www.amazon.com/Calphalon-Unison-Nonstick-10-Piece-Cookware/dp/B0028S7R58/ref=cm_cr_pr_product_topThese Nylon Utensils protect our cookware, they are very durable, wash well in dishwasher or by hand - (no spotting / falling apart as other reviewers have stated). <hl> I wouldn't suggest you leave the spoon / lifter in the pan while cooking, rather set them on a plate or dish on the side between stirs. <hl> Not that they can't 'last' in the pan without melting - just not suggested to keep them in there. The handles feel good, have a nice 'weight', and work well. Enjoy!

We have the Caphalon Pots & Pans, these were a natural addition to our set to make sure our Pots & Pans investment would last!http://www.amazon.com/Calphalon-Unison-Nonstick-10-Piece-Cookware/dp/B0028S7R58/ref=cm_cr_pr_product_topThese Nylon Utensils protect our cookware, they are very durable, wash well in dishwasher or by hand - (no spotting / falling apart as other reviewers have stated). I wouldn't suggest you leave <hl> the spoon / lifter <hl> in the pan while cooking, rather set them on a plate or dish on the side between stirs. Not that they can't 'last' in the pan without melting - just not suggested to keep them in there.The handles feel good, have a nice 'weight', and work well. Enjoy!


Question: Why does the poster still like it, regardless of taste?

I bought these knowing that some buyers mentioned they tasted plastic. I also taste plastic but I still like these because they are easy to drink out of without having to slide or flip a lid opening while driving. They also fit in my cup holder. Unfortunately I also like chai latte. I will never use this for a drink that has milk because I don't see a way to effectively clean the lid. I have another wide based stainless steel mug that I can't use in the car. It has a slider that opens and closes the drink slit. I have to periodically take apart the slider to clean the lid. The milky drink manages to stick to all surfaces and rot. UGH! I would still recommend this travel mug because it keeps drinks hot, it fits in the holder, it is easy to drink out of and doesn't spill. Only for tea or black coffee though and put up with plastic taste.

Answer: they are easy to drink out of without having to slide or flip a lid opening while driving

I bought these knowing that some buyers mentioned they tasted plastic. I also taste plastic <hl> but I still like these because they are easy to drink out of without having to slide or flip a lid opening while driving . <hl> They also fit in my cup holder. Unfortunately I also like chai latte. I will never use this for a drink that has milk because I don't see a way to effectively clean the lid. I have another wide based stainless steel mug that I can't use in the car. It has a slider that opens and closes the drink slit. I have to periodically take apart the slider to clean the lid. The milky drink manages to stick to all surfaces and rot. UGH! I would still recommend this travel mug because it keeps drinks hot, it fits in the holder, it is easy to drink out of and doesn't spill. Only for tea or black coffee though and put up with plastic taste.

I bought these knowing that some buyers mentioned they tasted plastic. I also taste plastic but I still like these because <hl> they are easy to drink out of without having to slide or flip a lid opening while driving <hl>. They also fit in my cup holder. Unfortunately I also like chai latte. I will never use this for a drink that has milk because I don't see a way to effectively clean the lid. I have another wide based stainless steel mug that I can't use in the car. It has a slider that opens and closes the drink slit. I have to periodically take apart the slider to clean the lid. The milky drink manages to stick to all surfaces and rot. UGH! I would still recommend this travel mug because it keeps drinks hot, it fits in the holder, it is easy to drink out of and doesn't spill. Only for tea or black coffee though and put up with plastic taste.

but I still like these because <hl> they are easy to drink out of without having to slide or flip a lid opening while driving <hl> .


Question: How long have I been drinking pu-erh tea?

I have been drinking pu-erh tea from the Yunnan province in China for many many years. I have used many methods to steep my tea but with these filters I use 1 teaspoon of loose leaf pu-erh tea and steep in a 12 oz. mug for just about 20 to 30 seconds, and pull it out. I get 3 perfect cups of pu-erh tea. The second cup is always the best because the tea leaves have already been rehydrated. After the 3rd cup I discard the tea leaves and rinse the filter clean. Simple easy no mess and the perfect cup.

Answer: for many many years

<hl> I have been drinking pu-erh tea from the Yunnan province in China for many many years . <hl> I have used many methods to steep my tea but with these filters I use 1 teaspoon of loose leaf pu-erh tea and steep in a 12 oz. mug for just about 20 to 30 seconds, and pull it out. I get 3 perfect cups of pu-erh tea. The second cup is always the best because the tea leaves have already been rehydrated. After the 3rd cup I discard the tea leaves and rinse the filter clean. Simple easy no mess and the perfect cup.

I have been drinking pu-erh tea from the Yunnan province in China <hl> for many many years <hl>. I have used many methods to steep my tea but with these filters I use 1 teaspoon of loose leaf pu-erh tea and steep in a 12 oz. mug for just about 20 to 30 seconds, and pull it out. I get 3 perfect cups of pu-erh tea. The second cup is always the best because the tea leaves have already been rehydrated. After the 3rd cup I discard the tea leaves and rinse the filter clean. Simple easy no mess and the perfect cup.

I have been drinking pu-erh tea from the Yunnan province in China <hl> for many many years <hl> .


Question: How much pork shoulder is used in this recipe?

Once you realize how it properly is assembled for stuffing, you realize how great a product it is. TAKE OUT THE BLADE AND GRINDING PLATE. If you don't remove these, it will seem impossible to stuff a full length casing. It took me an hour doing this. I dissembled, and removed the blade and plate, replacing it with the plastic spinner in the box, and once I did that, the auger did its job and started pulling the meat through, instead of the vicious plunger stuffing that was needed before.Once this was done, I stuffed 10lbs in about 30 minutes (50 links). My recipe:10 lbs pork shoulder2 lbs bacon (unsliced)2 lbs ultra-sharp cheddar (shredded)2 tbs ground fennel2 tbs ground corriander2 tbs ginger1 tbs ground mustard1 tbs chili powder2 tbs red flake pepper1/4 cup watersprinkling of saltUse natural hog casings and your all set.

Answer: 10 lbs

Once you realize how it properly is assembled for stuffing, you realize how great a product it is. TAKE OUT THE BLADE AND GRINDING PLATE. If you don't remove these, it will seem impossible to stuff a full length casing. It took me an hour doing this. I dissembled, and removed the blade and plate, replacing it with the plastic spinner in the box, and once I did that, the auger did its job and started pulling the meat through, instead of the vicious plunger stuffing that was needed before. Once this was done, I stuffed 10lbs in about 30 minutes (50 links). <hl> My recipe: 10 lbs pork shoulder2 lbs bacon (unsliced)2 lbs ultra-sharp cheddar (shredded)2 tbs ground fennel2 tbs ground corriander2 tbs ginger1 tbs ground mustard1 tbs chili powder2 tbs red flake pepper1/4 cup watersprinkling of saltUse natural hog casings and your all set. <hl>

Once you realize how it properly is assembled for stuffing, you realize how great a product it is. TAKE OUT THE BLADE AND GRINDING PLATE. If you don't remove these, it will seem impossible to stuff a full length casing. It took me an hour doing this. I dissembled, and removed the blade and plate, replacing it with the plastic spinner in the box, and once I did that, the auger did its job and started pulling the meat through, instead of the vicious plunger stuffing that was needed before.Once this was done, I stuffed 10lbs in about 30 minutes (50 links). My recipe:<hl> 10 lbs <hl> pork shoulder2 lbs bacon (unsliced)2 lbs ultra-sharp cheddar (shredded)2 tbs ground fennel2 tbs ground corriander2 tbs ginger1 tbs ground mustard1 tbs chili powder2 tbs red flake pepper1/4 cup watersprinkling of saltUse natural hog casings and your all set.

My recipe: <hl> 10 lbs <hl> pork shoulder2 lbs bacon (unsliced)2 lbs ultra-sharp cheddar (shredded)2 tbs ground fennel2 tbs ground corriander2 tbs ginger1 tbs ground mustard1 tbs chili powder2 tbs red flake pepper1/4 cup watersprinkling of saltUse natural hog casings and your all set.


Question: What are they going to do?

This table is a little bigger than I expected! I like it for the area I bought it for, but I might move it because it is in fact a little too big for my taste for where I intended for it to go. I am going to keep it and do like it very much!

Answer: keep it

This table is a little bigger than I expected! I like it for the area I bought it for, but I might move it because it is in fact a little too big for my taste for where I intended for it to go. <hl> I am going to keep it and do like it very much! <hl>

This table is a little bigger than I expected! I like it for the area I bought it for, but I might move it because it is in fact a little too big for my taste for where I intended for it to go. I am going to <hl> keep it <hl> and do like it very much!


Question: How much can the ExcelSteel hold?

Almost every cook of any experience has need from time to time for a colander or some way to drain liquid off a dish. The ExcelSteel is no exception. The difference is that it is a heavy gauge mesh and works perfectly for my uses. Moreover, it is large enough to hold more than a few items. The feet keep it elevated so that air can circulate around it. It has those fantastic handles which reduce or even eliminate heat coming off the steel and thusly making it an easy lift. The only downside I have with this marvelous device is it is too handy for my spouse to get a hold of for one of his 'special projects' in the garage. Luckily for me and him, it is not used to strain old oil or other toxic materials. I really enjoy this one and the other two that make a complete set.

Answer: more than a few items

Almost every cook of any experience has need from time to time for a colander or some way to drain liquid off a dish. The ExcelSteel is no exception. The difference is that it is a heavy gauge mesh and works perfectly for my uses. <hl> Moreover, it is large enough to hold more than a few items . <hl> The feet keep it elevated so that air can circulate around it. It has those fantastic handles which reduce or even eliminate heat coming off the steel and thusly making it an easy lift. The only downside I have with this marvelous device is it is too handy for my spouse to get a hold of for one of his 'special projects' in the garage. Luckily for me and him, it is not used to strain old oil or other toxic materials. I really enjoy this one and the other two that make a complete set.

Almost every cook of any experience has need from time to time for a colander or some way to drain liquid off a dish. The ExcelSteel is no exception. The difference is that it is a heavy gauge mesh and works perfectly for my uses. Moreover, it is large enough to hold <hl> more than a few items <hl>. The feet keep it elevated so that air can circulate around it. It has those fantastic handles which reduce or even eliminate heat coming off the steel and thusly making it an easy lift. The only downside I have with this marvelous device is it is too handy for my spouse to get a hold of for one of his 'special projects' in the garage. Luckily for me and him, it is not used to strain old oil or other toxic materials. I really enjoy this one and the other two that make a complete set.

Moreover, it is large enough to hold <hl> more than a few items <hl> .


Question: What test did they do with them?

Ok enough with the puns. I have an older hoover upright animal and a dyson animal. Did I mention I have animals? Comparing these 3 products is not really equal. The Dyson is over 5 yrs old and the other hoover is over 1yr old. That being said the Dyson still performs as well as the newer hoovers. As far as this model I am really impressed with it. It does clean the carpets really well. I did the 2 pass test with this and the older hoover. I vacuumed a room with the previous model, then went back over it with this one. I got almost 2x as much dirt in the canister as with the previous hoover and this was me vacuuming the room in sequential fashion.Pros:+ very powerful and works well on hard wood floors.+ Setting below low carpet makes bare floors easy+ nice accessoriesCons:- older model had power button this has a switch half way down the body in the back behind a door next to a leopard.- no auto retracting cord (Previous model had it)Overall its a really good vacuum with a high bang for the buck value.Thanks for reading my review.

Answer: the 2 pass test

Ok enough with the puns. I have an older hoover upright animal and a dyson animal. Did I mention I have animals? Comparing these 3 products is not really equal. The Dyson is over 5 yrs old and the other hoover is over 1yr old. That being said the Dyson still performs as well as the newer hoovers. As far as this model I am really impressed with it. It does clean the carpets really well. <hl> I did the 2 pass test with this and the older hoover. <hl> I vacuumed a room with the previous model, then went back over it with this one. I got almost 2x as much dirt in the canister as with the previous hoover and this was me vacuuming the room in sequential fashion. Pros:+ very powerful and works well on hard wood floors.+ Setting below low carpet makes bare floors easy+ nice accessoriesCons:- older model had power button this has a switch half way down the body in the back behind a door next to a leopard.- no auto retracting cord (Previous model had it)Overall its a really good vacuum with a high bang for the buck value. Thanks for reading my review.

Ok enough with the puns. I have an older hoover upright animal and a dyson animal. Did I mention I have animals? Comparing these 3 products is not really equal. The Dyson is over 5 yrs old and the other hoover is over 1yr old. That being said the Dyson still performs as well as the newer hoovers. As far as this model I am really impressed with it. It does clean the carpets really well. I did <hl> the 2 pass test <hl> with this and the older hoover. I vacuumed a room with the previous model, then went back over it with this one. I got almost 2x as much dirt in the canister as with the previous hoover and this was me vacuuming the room in sequential fashion.Pros:+ very powerful and works well on hard wood floors.+ Setting below low carpet makes bare floors easy+ nice accessoriesCons:- older model had power button this has a switch half way down the body in the back behind a door next to a leopard.- no auto retracting cord (Previous model had it)Overall its a really good vacuum with a high bang for the buck value.Thanks for reading my review.


Question: What can be done if the two piece feature is undesirable?

Don't waste your money. Use recycled lids from store-bought mayo or salad dressing. They leak less than these and are free. If you want a water-tight seal, use a regular two-piece canning lid because these leak like a sieve; if the two-piece feature really bugs you, hot-glue the flat to the ring. I will grant that these are pretty and white and don't have a food name embossed on them. But they are for storing stuff, so who is really going to see it? I bought the box over a year ago and only two lids have been put into use - for jars of my special lotion blend. I use recycled lids or canning lids for everything else.

Answer: hot-glue the flat to the ring

Don't waste your money. Use recycled lids from store-bought mayo or salad dressing. They leak less than these and are free. <hl> If you want a water-tight seal, use a regular two-piece canning lid because these leak like a sieve; if the two-piece feature really bugs you, hot-glue the flat to the ring . <hl> I will grant that these are pretty and white and don't have a food name embossed on them. But they are for storing stuff, so who is really going to see it? I bought the box over a year ago and only two lids have been put into use - for jars of my special lotion blend. I use recycled lids or canning lids for everything else.

Don't waste your money. Use recycled lids from store-bought mayo or salad dressing. They leak less than these and are free. If you want a water-tight seal, use a regular two-piece canning lid because these leak like a sieve; if the two-piece feature really bugs you, <hl> hot-glue the flat to the ring <hl>. I will grant that these are pretty and white and don't have a food name embossed on them. But they are for storing stuff, so who is really going to see it? I bought the box over a year ago and only two lids have been put into use - for jars of my special lotion blend. I use recycled lids or canning lids for everything else.

If you want a water-tight seal, use a regular two-piece canning lid because these leak like a sieve; if the two-piece feature really bugs you, <hl> hot-glue the flat to the ring <hl> .


Question: What color are the wooden dowels?

Yes! This queen size wooden rack is just right! I was short on space before this purchase. It has sturdy construction like my old one. My old wooden drying rack gave up the ghost after 20 years of service. This Queen is an upgrade from the old eleven rung model:1. More dowels, 15 total!2. Thicker dowels, half inch diameter for heavy duty.3. All the wooden dowels have a smooth, painted white coating that is easy to wipe clean. No mildew buildup.Ah! This is great for hanging up delicate lingerie. The top shelf makes a good sweater dryer for those "Dry Flat" items. It folds flat for convenient storage beside the washer. The same day it arrived, I hung two bathing suits on it. Worked very well! It comes fully assembled with two blue rubber bands attached to make it a little more "tight" in the upright vertical position. I cut them off because I don't need the extra resistance training. The rack works fine without them. (See update)Product made in the U.S.A. by Madison Mill (Nashville, Tennessee). "We manufacture all products from poplar and oak grown in our southern forests."Update 6/27/14: The white paint coating on the top five dowels is beginning to flake off. I use wooden clothespins.

Answer: white

Yes! This queen size wooden rack is just right! I was short on space before this purchase. It has sturdy construction like my old one. My old wooden drying rack gave up the ghost after 20 years of service. This Queen is an upgrade from the old eleven rung model:1. More dowels, 15 total!2. Thicker dowels, half inch diameter for heavy duty.3. <hl> All the wooden dowels have a smooth, painted white coating that is easy to wipe clean. <hl> No mildew buildup. Ah! This is great for hanging up delicate lingerie. The top shelf makes a good sweater dryer for those "Dry Flat" items. It folds flat for convenient storage beside the washer. The same day it arrived, I hung two bathing suits on it. Worked very well! It comes fully assembled with two blue rubber bands attached to make it a little more "tight" in the upright vertical position. I cut them off because I don't need the extra resistance training. The rack works fine without them. (See update)Product made in the U.S.A. by Madison Mill (Nashville, Tennessee). "We manufacture all products from poplar and oak grown in our southern forests. "Update 6/27/14: The white paint coating on the top five dowels is beginning to flake off. I use wooden clothespins.

Yes! This queen size wooden rack is just right! I was short on space before this purchase. It has sturdy construction like my old one. My old wooden drying rack gave up the ghost after 20 years of service. This Queen is an upgrade from the old eleven rung model:1. More dowels, 15 total!2. Thicker dowels, half inch diameter for heavy duty.3. All the wooden dowels have a smooth, painted <hl> white <hl> coating that is easy to wipe clean. No mildew buildup.Ah! This is great for hanging up delicate lingerie. The top shelf makes a good sweater dryer for those "Dry Flat" items. It folds flat for convenient storage beside the washer. The same day it arrived, I hung two bathing suits on it. Worked very well! It comes fully assembled with two blue rubber bands attached to make it a little more "tight" in the upright vertical position. I cut them off because I don't need the extra resistance training. The rack works fine without them. (See update)Product made in the U.S.A. by Madison Mill (Nashville, Tennessee). "We manufacture all products from poplar and oak grown in our southern forests."Update 6/27/14: The white paint coating on the top five dowels is beginning to flake off. I use wooden clothespins.


Question: What does the curtain not have

My problem with this item stems from the photo shown. The photo shows a shower curtain with metal grommets. This shower curtain has no grommets, only some cheap plastic "reinforcing". While it will likely do the job, if any stress is placed upon it, it will probably rip, as it is also quite thin.

Answer: grommets

My problem with this item stems from the photo shown. <hl> The photo shows a shower curtain with metal grommets . <hl> This shower curtain has no grommets, only some cheap plastic "reinforcing". While it will likely do the job, if any stress is placed upon it, it will probably rip, as it is also quite thin.

My problem with this item stems from the photo shown. The photo shows a shower curtain with metal <hl> grommets <hl>. This shower curtain has no grommets, only some cheap plastic "reinforcing". While it will likely do the job, if any stress is placed upon it, it will probably rip, as it is also quite thin.

The photo shows a shower curtain with metal <hl> grommets <hl> .


Question: What is the item?

I purchased these boxes to store small items in an Ikea Besta cabinet and it works perfectly for that! The size allows two across plus two stacked on a shelf. With the locking top, you can even cant one sideways and put it at an angle on the same shelf.The parts stored include everything from small hardware (screws, nuts, fasteners) to hand tools to wires and even power transformers for small electronics.It's great to be so organized!

Answer: boxes

<hl> I purchased these boxes to store small items in an Ikea Besta cabinet and it works perfectly for that! <hl> The size allows two across plus two stacked on a shelf. With the locking top, you can even cant one sideways and put it at an angle on the same shelf. The parts stored include everything from small hardware (screws, nuts, fasteners) to hand tools to wires and even power transformers for small electronics. It's great to be so organized!

I purchased these <hl> boxes <hl> to store small items in an Ikea Besta cabinet and it works perfectly for that! The size allows two across plus two stacked on a shelf. With the locking top, you can even cant one sideways and put it at an angle on the same shelf.The parts stored include everything from small hardware (screws, nuts, fasteners) to hand tools to wires and even power transformers for small electronics.It's great to be so organized!


Question: What is wrong with the coating?

I have been using this wok for several weeks and I really like it. It seems to conduct heat very well, so things cook quickly -- and the steamer basket is HUGE! Of course, it's hard to stir fry chicken and steam veggies at the same time (impossible, really, since you need to keep stirring the chicken but you can't with the basket on top), so it's mostly a one-or-the-other situation.I have two negatives: First, I have noticed that the non-stick coating seems to have tiny little scratches in it. Nothing major, and the teflon is still intact, but I have definitely noticed some lines that weren't there beofre. This is disheartening, as I have only been using wooden spoons and there should be no scratches this quickly in any case.Second, the metal handles tend to get very hot -- too hot to handle without a pot holder or gloves or something.Still, this is a very nice wok and I do recommend it.

Answer: tiny little scratches in it

I have been using this wok for several weeks and I really like it. It seems to conduct heat very well, so things cook quickly -- and the steamer basket is HUGE! Of course, it's hard to stir fry chicken and steam veggies at the same time (impossible, really, since you need to keep stirring the chicken but you can't with the basket on top), so it's mostly a one-or-the-other situation. <hl> I have two negatives: First, I have noticed that the non-stick coating seems to have tiny little scratches in it . <hl> Nothing major, and the teflon is still intact, but I have definitely noticed some lines that weren't there beofre. This is disheartening, as I have only been using wooden spoons and there should be no scratches this quickly in any case. Second, the metal handles tend to get very hot -- too hot to handle without a pot holder or gloves or something. Still, this is a very nice wok and I do recommend it.

I have been using this wok for several weeks and I really like it. It seems to conduct heat very well, so things cook quickly -- and the steamer basket is HUGE! Of course, it's hard to stir fry chicken and steam veggies at the same time (impossible, really, since you need to keep stirring the chicken but you can't with the basket on top), so it's mostly a one-or-the-other situation.I have two negatives: First, I have noticed that the non-stick coating seems to have <hl> tiny little scratches in it <hl>. Nothing major, and the teflon is still intact, but I have definitely noticed some lines that weren't there beofre. This is disheartening, as I have only been using wooden spoons and there should be no scratches this quickly in any case.Second, the metal handles tend to get very hot -- too hot to handle without a pot holder or gloves or something.Still, this is a very nice wok and I do recommend it.

I have two negatives: First, I have noticed that the non-stick coating seems to have <hl> tiny little scratches in it <hl> .


Question: what is the condition?

Recvd in excellent condition and very attractive. I have always used Mr.Coffee ever since they appeared in the 1970's I believe when Joe Dimaggio was their spokesman.On this particular model I don't like the way you have to open the top and lift out the container that hold the coffee. Prior models this part just swung out. another dialike is the little "red ball" that floated to the mark on the outside to show how many cups you were making. They have done away with this on this model.The most objectionable thing I have against this coffee maker is all the noise it makes after it has quit perking.It heaves and chugs and sputters and spits it sounds like it has emphasema... I dont get this at all, just aggravting to listen to this in the morning

Answer: excellent condition

<hl> Recvd in excellent condition and very attractive. <hl> I have always used Mr.Coffee ever since they appeared in the 1970's I believe when Joe Dimaggio was their spokesman. On this particular model I don't like the way you have to open the top and lift out the container that hold the coffee. Prior models this part just swung out. another dialike is the little "red ball" that floated to the mark on the outside to show how many cups you were making. They have done away with this on this model. The most objectionable thing I have against this coffee maker is all the noise it makes after it has quit perking. It heaves and chugs and sputters and spits it sounds like it has emphasema... I dont get this at all, just aggravting to listen to this in the morning

Recvd in <hl> excellent condition <hl> and very attractive. I have always used Mr.Coffee ever since they appeared in the 1970's I believe when Joe Dimaggio was their spokesman.On this particular model I don't like the way you have to open the top and lift out the container that hold the coffee. Prior models this part just swung out. another dialike is the little "red ball" that floated to the mark on the outside to show how many cups you were making. They have done away with this on this model.The most objectionable thing I have against this coffee maker is all the noise it makes after it has quit perking.It heaves and chugs and sputters and spits it sounds like it has emphasema... I dont get this at all, just aggravting to listen to this in the morning


Question: What shape is the item?

What I like best about these is the oval shape that really does fit into tight places. Also, there is no lip between the handle and the spoon, so you can easily "sweep" a measurement of a dry ingredient flat.Measurements are clearly and cleanly stamped into the handle and will not wear away over time. After owning these for a day, my old round plastic spoon with the worn off screen printed measurements went in the trash.One word of caution - these ship with a ball/clasp (dogtag style) chain looping these together, along with the standard keyring pictured. Remove the chain, as it will rust easily and stain the spoons.

Answer: oval

<hl> What I like best about these is the oval shape that really does fit into tight places. <hl> Also, there is no lip between the handle and the spoon, so you can easily "sweep" a measurement of a dry ingredient flat. Measurements are clearly and cleanly stamped into the handle and will not wear away over time. After owning these for a day, my old round plastic spoon with the worn off screen printed measurements went in the trash. One word of caution - these ship with a ball/clasp (dogtag style) chain looping these together, along with the standard keyring pictured. Remove the chain, as it will rust easily and stain the spoons.

What I like best about these is the <hl> oval <hl> shape that really does fit into tight places. Also, there is no lip between the handle and the spoon, so you can easily "sweep" a measurement of a dry ingredient flat.Measurements are clearly and cleanly stamped into the handle and will not wear away over time. After owning these for a day, my old round plastic spoon with the worn off screen printed measurements went in the trash.One word of caution - these ship with a ball/clasp (dogtag style) chain looping these together, along with the standard keyring pictured. Remove the chain, as it will rust easily and stain the spoons.


Question: What is the main reason that the reviewer does not like the product?

Gave it a 4-star.- quite sturdy.- does not wobble.- nice and wide.- cover is decent quality.- catch holds the legs firmly.- height is fully adjustable in reasonable increments.A lot of the nitpicking is just that, but it's not (to my thinking) an $80 ironing board. Could see $50 - 60.However, certainly better than the cheapos from big box stores.In other words a good piece of work but not quite up to my expectations based on the reviews. You won't be disappointed over the long haul, but the immediate impression is not quite as brilliant as you want it to be.

Answer: it's not (to my thinking) an $80 ironing board

Gave it a 4-star.- quite sturdy.- does not wobble.- nice and wide.- cover is decent quality.- catch holds the legs firmly.- height is fully adjustable in reasonable increments. <hl> A lot of the nitpicking is just that, but it's not (to my thinking) an $80 ironing board . <hl> Could see $50 - 60.However, certainly better than the cheapos from big box stores. In other words a good piece of work but not quite up to my expectations based on the reviews. You won't be disappointed over the long haul, but the immediate impression is not quite as brilliant as you want it to be.

Gave it a 4-star.- quite sturdy.- does not wobble.- nice and wide.- cover is decent quality.- catch holds the legs firmly.- height is fully adjustable in reasonable increments.A lot of the nitpicking is just that, but <hl> it's not (to my thinking) an $80 ironing board <hl>. Could see $50 - 60.However, certainly better than the cheapos from big box stores.In other words a good piece of work but not quite up to my expectations based on the reviews. You won't be disappointed over the long haul, but the immediate impression is not quite as brilliant as you want it to be.

A lot of the nitpicking is just that, but <hl> it's not (to my thinking) an $80 ironing board <hl> .


Question: What works best for grout?

This is one of the few steam systems that comes close to delivering on the promise. Warm up time is usually like 10 mins, but it keeps heat and pressure consistent thereafter, even with continual trigger. A full 48oz tank lasts long enough for me to do the entire large kitchen floor thoroughly. Caked on food residue, mud and what have you, comes up easily with the nylon brush. I usually follow behind it with an old towel to get the wet up so I don't recreate dirt with my shoes. Grout gets slightly cleaner, but works best if pretreated with a detergent.The number of attachments is both a blessing and a curse because with versatility comes the inability to store this machine anywhere. The long cord and handle, the odd shape of the unit, and the bag of accessories makes the whole thing fairly unwieldy. Yet at the same time the handle extension could use another foot of length, I'm not very tall but I have to hunch over most of the time using this. If you're low on storage space, I think I'd suggest the MC1350 model instead, as the specs don't seem too much less powerful.

Answer: pretreated with a detergent

This is one of the few steam systems that comes close to delivering on the promise. Warm up time is usually like 10 mins, but it keeps heat and pressure consistent thereafter, even with continual trigger. A full 48oz tank lasts long enough for me to do the entire large kitchen floor thoroughly. Caked on food residue, mud and what have you, comes up easily with the nylon brush. I usually follow behind it with an old towel to get the wet up so I don't recreate dirt with my shoes. <hl> Grout gets slightly cleaner, but works best if pretreated with a detergent .The number of attachments is both a blessing and a curse because with versatility comes the inability to store this machine anywhere. <hl> The long cord and handle, the odd shape of the unit, and the bag of accessories makes the whole thing fairly unwieldy. Yet at the same time the handle extension could use another foot of length, I'm not very tall but I have to hunch over most of the time using this. If you're low on storage space, I think I'd suggest the MC1350 model instead, as the specs don't seem too much less powerful.

This is one of the few steam systems that comes close to delivering on the promise. Warm up time is usually like 10 mins, but it keeps heat and pressure consistent thereafter, even with continual trigger. A full 48oz tank lasts long enough for me to do the entire large kitchen floor thoroughly. Caked on food residue, mud and what have you, comes up easily with the nylon brush. I usually follow behind it with an old towel to get the wet up so I don't recreate dirt with my shoes. Grout gets slightly cleaner, but works best if <hl> pretreated with a detergent <hl>.The number of attachments is both a blessing and a curse because with versatility comes the inability to store this machine anywhere. The long cord and handle, the odd shape of the unit, and the bag of accessories makes the whole thing fairly unwieldy. Yet at the same time the handle extension could use another foot of length, I'm not very tall but I have to hunch over most of the time using this. If you're low on storage space, I think I'd suggest the MC1350 model instead, as the specs don't seem too much less powerful.

Grout gets slightly cleaner, but works best if <hl> pretreated with a detergent <hl> .The number of attachments is both a blessing and a curse because with versatility comes the inability to store this machine anywhere.