Springforce Toilet Roll

This is, in my opinion, the absolute best value for money toilet roll out there at the moment. Its still cheap - only just above the value ranges.  It possibly lasts longer. Its certainly less flimsy, larger, a better overall texture. Its not "silky silky soft" which drives me crazy anyway. It doesn't shed - once in a great while you get a pack that does slightly, but its rare. It is technically a Tesco brand, but its one they've done a good job with.

Cost 1-10 with ten the most expensive: 2
Value for money 1-10 with ten being the best: 10
Durability 1-10 with ten being the most: 8
Usefulness 1-10 with ten being the most: 10
Importance 1-10 with 10 being the most: 10
Smile Factor 1-10 with ten being the most: 1 
Cool Factor: 1-10 with ten being the most: 1

*Do I think its the best in its field: YES
*Could I live without it: NO
*Target gender, age range, and possible further demographic targets : Adults, Female, Male

Disclaimer: No financial interest in this company and no-one else asked me to do this review.

Tesco Value Tissues

I'm not fragile about my tissues, they needn't be soft, or scented, or anything else.  Not being like sandpaper would be a decent start, and if I've been ill for awhile I start to wonder about my wisdom.  The truth is, though, you save absolutely loads by buying value tissues (either from tesco or morrison's.)  If you use about one box of tissues a year, fine, buy a pretty and soft box to impress people and ignore it.  If you use them at all regularly, you'll notice the pounds you are saving.  

That said, the old red stripe Tesco value tissues were a bit softer and more overall useful. They've made the boxes bigger, rebranded them, and turned them into harder and more sandpaper like tissues in the process. It doesn't look like all boxes have been mistreated equally (tho I must admit I also find the rebranded style ugly and annoying.)  Still, what was previously fairly unequivocal is now guarded, and coming out in favour of their near competitors.

Cost 1-10 with ten the most expensive: 1
Value for money 1-10 with ten being the best: 5
Durability 1-10 with ten being the most: 8  
Usefulness 1-10 with ten being the most: 8
Importance 1-10 with 10 being the most: 9
Smile Factor 1-10 with ten being the most: 1 
Cool Factor: 1-10 with ten being the most: 1

*Do I think its the best in its field: NO
*Could I live without it: NO
*Target gender, age range, and possible further demographic targets : Adults, Teenagers, Children, Female, Male,

Disclaimer: No financial interest in this company and no-one else asked me to do this review.

Tesco Non Scratch Scourers

This is probably the first thoroughly neutral review I've posted.  I tend to pick things I like (or hate) regardless of how important they are in my life.  However, I'm playing the which scourer is best game right now, and it makes me want to log the options.  The absolute best are a rather odd random make that I can no longer find, even in the one shop they used to come from.  Alas.


So, these.  They appear to be entirely non-scratch, as labelled and expected.  They don't fall apart instantly (I do try to look at the type of sponge before buying).  They don't appear either as useful or as durable as several others, but they aren't at the bottom of either heap.  The yellow, let alone the white back, shows dirt a lot faster than many others, which is a concern if other people see them.  To be fair, it even makes me feel a bit more prone to binning them than I might be.  They aren't the cheapest of their type, but they are close enough.




Cost 1-10 with ten the most expensive: 2
Value for money 1-10 with ten being the best: 4
Durability 1-10 with ten being the most: 5 (Feel so neutral, but they aren't actually low)
Usefulness 1-10 with ten being the most: 10
Importance 1-10 with 10 being the most: 6 (Other cleaning options are available, but these are one of the better ones for a variety of tasks, at least as a category)
Smile Factor 1-10 with ten being the most: 2 (Sunny, right? Its not a droll)
Cool Factor: 1-10 with ten being the most: 1

*Do I think its the best in its field: NO
*Could I live without it: YES
*Target gender, age range, and possible further demographic targets : Adults, Male, Female 

Disclaimer: No financial interest in this company and no-one else asked me to do this review.

A day late, but extra excited... Tesco cotton wool buds

I know, seriously, right? But I love cotton wool buds in every way. I may not be supposed to... but they really are handy with my generally otherwise sad ears, and they take nail polish off... and are generally good for cleaning small things. Tesco has a very sensible and useful approach, although they do have a weird beauty variant which has two different ends, is ok for certain types of cleaning, but otherwise very annoying! Still, the main ones... they work. And I have over the years found several brands that don't... in all sorts of countries!

Cost 1-10 with ten the most expensive: 1
Value for money 1-10 with ten being the best: 10
Durability 1-10 with ten being the most: 4
Usefulness 1-10 with ten being the most: 7
Importance 1-10 with 10 being the most: 7 (There really aren't any good replacements)
Smile Factor 1-10 with ten being the most: 1 (Neutral)
Cool Factor: 1-10 with ten being the most: 1 (It really isn't...)

*Do I think its the best in its field: NO
*Could I live without it: YES, BUT MY LIFE WOULDN'T BE AS GOOD
*Target gender, age range, and possible further demographic targets : Male, Female, Most ages, Babies

Hairspray - Boots, its the best

Disclaimer: No financial interest in this company and no-one else asked me to do this review.

This is a simple but heartfelt one. The best hairspray I've ever come across - and its Boots own brand. But, not all of them. To be really specific, the extra firm hold which is not perfumed. Any lighter or heavier of a hold doesn't really seem to work as well, and I'm not alone in thinking this, I've had this discussion with a handful of people. In interest of full disclaimer, I've never tried the perfumed versions, but I personally prefer products without added perfumes where I can, anyway. Its the light purple spray bottles, for those of you who want ease in shopping. And the large cans are a lot easier to work with, but they do all work. No frizz, no mess, doesn't weigh your hair down, and can be used as much as needed. ACE.

Cost 1-10 with ten the most expensive: 1
Value for money 1-10 with ten being the best: 10
Durability 1-10 with ten being the most: 8
Usefulness 1-10 with ten being the most: 10
Importance 1-10 with 10 being the most: 10 (I never really go a day without it)
Smile Factor 1-10 with ten being the most: 6 (Its important, but more relaxing than giggle inducing)
Cool Factor: 1-10 with ten being the most: 3 (Hairspray is cool... ish?)

*Do I think its the best in its field: YES
*Could I live without it: NO
*Target gender, age range, and possible further demographic targets : Male & Female (absolutely recommend for both), Any age over about 10 years of age, and honestly pretty much anyone who has hair more than about an inch in length that isn't dreaded or braided full time.