I seem to be thinking in themes lately, so I thought I would put a last bit of washing up review on. Mostly because this is a <3. Seriously, absolutely brings me the stupidest joy. Mostly because it smells nice, I only *wish* they made fabric conditioner that smelled this nice.
So, if you live in the UK, you will tend to be aware that only Fairy really works well for washing up. I can attest to that over and over, and sometimes *and over.* It cuts through grease, actually, for real. My hands feel better when I use it after grease or raw meat. I've never tried the super special crazy platinum fairies (I know that's a dodgy plural!) Insofar as I know, all of the normal ones work equally well, I've prolly tried about four of them, and never heard anyone else comment either. So, its all about smell.
I love this smell. Honeysuckle on its own always seems too sickly for me, but the pomegranate just makes it perfect, I'm not sure I smell exactly pomegranate, but I smell a fruit modified honeysuckle that I adore. Some people just don't smell it as much (tho don't find it offensive). There are stronger smells available (like lemon, and apple). Smell each of the bottles in the shop to make your own decision, but can I just recommend giving this one a chance if you're on the fence?
They even managed to make the red pretty (and I don't favour red).
Cost 1-10 with ten the most expensive: 3
Value for money 1-10 with ten being the best: 10
Durability 1-10 with ten being the most: 10
Usefulness 1-10 with ten being the most: 10
Importance 1-10 with 10 being the most: 10 (No other way to wash up, and washing up liquid can also be used to clean most other home surfaces)
Smile Factor 1-10 with ten being the most: 7 (Seriously makes me smile at random lots, more than almost anything else so cheap or chore related at the least!)
Cool Factor: 1-10 with ten being the most: 2
*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, Male, Female
Disclaimer: No financial interest in this company and no-one else asked me to do this review.
Showing posts with label washing up. Show all posts
Showing posts with label washing up. Show all posts
Wednesday, 30 May 2012
Wednesday, 23 May 2012
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.
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.
Wednesday, 16 May 2012
Spontex Brilliant Scour
This is a new addition to my life, and I have mixed but positive opinions over its place. It often seems everyone has their own method of doing the washing up, and I'll admit one friend has anywhere from 3-6 sponges [scours] at a time adorning his sink. I'm not sure what six need to be there for, and with them all being the same colour, I'm not sure how he can tell them apart, either.
Previously, I've mostly been a one sponge [scour] and wire wool person. The wire wool is good for getting stuff off knives and tupperware, the sponge delicately deals with the non-stick and everything else. They can fall pray to grease, however, and especially the griddle pan seems to kill sponges at an alarming rate. Someone else introduced me to the silver spontex... things. They're like a wire wool (although require more elbow grease) in a more spongey like form, and they are safe for non-stick. Best of all, they don't react to badly to grease and carbon, so thus have a more extended life. I have trialled them as a grease beater (and for my friend to use when he's over, admittedly). I still use normal sponges for everyday washing up, but the more expensive spontex prolongs their lives considerably, and has in that way turned out to be economical and very useful. On the downside, I now have three things next to my sink to do the washing up. Is this one of the weird signs of getting old?
Cost 1-10 with ten the most expensive: 3
Value for money 1-10 with ten being the best: 6 (Slightly depends how you use them)
Durability 1-10 with ten being the most: 6
Usefulness 1-10 with ten being the most: 7
Importance 1-10 with 10 being the most: 3
Smile Factor 1-10 with ten being the most: 1
Cool Factor: 1-10 with ten being the most: 2
*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, Anyone who likes cooking regularly
Disclaimer: No financial interest in this company and no-one else asked me to do this review.
Previously, I've mostly been a one sponge [scour] and wire wool person. The wire wool is good for getting stuff off knives and tupperware, the sponge delicately deals with the non-stick and everything else. They can fall pray to grease, however, and especially the griddle pan seems to kill sponges at an alarming rate. Someone else introduced me to the silver spontex... things. They're like a wire wool (although require more elbow grease) in a more spongey like form, and they are safe for non-stick. Best of all, they don't react to badly to grease and carbon, so thus have a more extended life. I have trialled them as a grease beater (and for my friend to use when he's over, admittedly). I still use normal sponges for everyday washing up, but the more expensive spontex prolongs their lives considerably, and has in that way turned out to be economical and very useful. On the downside, I now have three things next to my sink to do the washing up. Is this one of the weird signs of getting old?
Cost 1-10 with ten the most expensive: 3
Value for money 1-10 with ten being the best: 6 (Slightly depends how you use them)
Durability 1-10 with ten being the most: 6
Usefulness 1-10 with ten being the most: 7
Importance 1-10 with 10 being the most: 3
Smile Factor 1-10 with ten being the most: 1
Cool Factor: 1-10 with ten being the most: 2
*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, Anyone who likes cooking regularly
Disclaimer: No financial interest in this company and no-one else asked me to do this review.
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