Norpro Bread Slicer with Crumb Catcher
Average Customer Review:
Kitchen
list price: $16.99 -- our price: $16.99
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Editorial Review

This is an adequate no-frills manual bread slicer, and adequate is the operative word. The crumb catcher eliminates messes, making this slicer a much cleaner option than slicing bread on a cutting board. Also, you can achieve uniform 1/2-inch slices; the only caveat is that you can't adjust the slicer to cut any thicker or thinner. Use your longest serrated knife when cutting, because a knife that just barely spans the width of the slicing tray will keep slipping out of the acrylic slicing guides. The guides have no top support and tend to wobble a bit as you slice. They also have inexplicably high sides; you'd have to use triple the leavening to make bread that reaches the top of them. Despite its design limitations, the Norpro deluxe bread slicer is easy to assemble and maintain and has an attractive overall look. --Carol Gnojewski ... Read more

Features

• Easy cleanup; simply dump the crumbs the from crumb catcher
• Slicing rack measures 6-3/4 by 6-1/2 by 12-1/2 inches
• Generous slicing surface accommodates any size loaf
• Handsome hardwood crumb catcher steadies the unit and protects counters and tabletops
• Acrylic slicing guides ensure uniform ½-inch slices

Reviews (12)

Glad I didn't listen.
I read two poor reviews of this product but, fortunately, decided to try it for myself. Judging from the picture, it looked like a good product. I had tried another brand and didn't like it. This one looked like an improvement and it was. You do, of course, have to use a bread knife that is long enough to fit into both sides of the guide. Also, if bread is allowed to cool, it will slice much better. I really like this product and my bread sliced easily and evenly.

Ok for the job
Received this product without instruction but easy to assemble looking at the picture on the box. Others say they cut down into the wood when cutting.....well, you can prevent that if you screw the sides on as near the top of the wood as possible and you will not cut the wood. I paid 16.99 for it and it seems like it would be worth 6.99, but I guess you are paying for the acrylic sides, because the wood is CHEAP. I am going to keep it though as it seems it will give good even slices.

rip off
I used this slicer twice. The first time, the end kept falling out. I glued that in and the second time I used it, 2 of the tines broke. The loaves from the breadmaker don't fit and there is no adjustment, it just keeps sliding around and you can't get an even slice. If the tines hadn't broke, it would be in the mail back to China or wherever. Cheap shoddy merchandise, stay away from it. ... Read more

Asin: B00004UE6T
Subjects:  1. Cutting Boards    2. Wood    3. (Wooden)   

OXO Good Grips Crumb Sweeper
Average Customer Review:
Kitchen
list price: $6.99
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Editorial Review

If the breaking of the bread gets a little too messy at your dinner table, this tool rolls to the rescue. With a revolving interior brush, the crumb sweeper picks up large and small pieces, sweeping them along so you can dispose of them simply. The wide rubber handle top fits comfortably no matter what size your hand, and since it's nonslip, the sweeper won't slip out from beneath your grip. Snap it open for easy cleaning. This tool works marvelously on tabletops and tablecloths and--for folks who eat in places they shouldn't--is also a great match for upholstery. --Laurie Notaro ... Read more

Features

• Also great for upholstery
• Wide rubber top is comfortable to grasp
• Soft, nonslip grip
• Snaps open for easy cleaning
• Works on tabletops and tablecloths

Reviews (1)

Nice little table cloth cleaner!
I first saw a waiter using one of these in Italy, cleaning off their linen table cloths. I wasn't sure what he was doing until I saw this crumb sweeper, and thought I should try it out. I'm glad I did. My dining room table is a high traffic area, and I always have a table cloth on it. This does a good job picking up the crumbs, and it's easy to clean. I just open it up and rinse it out in the sink. I highly recommend for those who use a table cloth regularly. ... Read more

Asin: B00004OCLM
Subjects:  1. Cleaning Supplies   

JDS 750JER Air Cleaner with Remote includes Electrostatic Pre-Filter
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Tools & Hardware
list price: $289.99 -- our price: $289.99
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Features

• 3-speed
• Electrostatic prefilter cleans dust, bacteria, fungi, and pollen from the air
• view all Air-Tech settiRemote control allows you to view all Air-Tech settings in the palm of your hand
• Removes 99% of particles
• Lifetime warranty

Reviews (31)

Top shelf product!
I've been using the JDS 750 for a almost 2 years now and I'm still very happy with it. I added the charcoal filter for days when I'm finishing. The helpful people at JDS told me that to to extend the life of the charcoal filter, keep it in a plastic bag when I'm not using it.

I just purchased a retro-fit kit to add the remote control and shut-off timer features. Originally, I though the remote wouldn't be necessary but after using the unit for a while it seems it would be more convenient to have the remote. Plus the shut-off timer is a great help. I've left my unit on overnight more than once...

The competing Jet and Delta units are also nice. I checked them both out at shows and local stores. I thought the fit and finish of the Delta unit was not quite up to par with either the JDS or Jet units. This could certainly have more to do with how the Delta units I have seen were handled by resellers rather than anything to do with Delta. I own many Delta products and they are a fine company so I suppose you'll have to use your own judgement on this point.

Customer service from JDS is great. They happily answered all of my questions any time I called.

All three units seem to have similar features but what made my decision was the fact that JDS specializes in this area and their customer service is excellent.

I'm breathing easier now with the JDS 750 JER
I compared this unit to the Delta and the Jet units. I had read reviews from others that the packaging was lacking and that their unit had damage. Apparently, someone listened. My unit arrived and I unpacked it. There were small 1/2 inch wood strips on the top and bottom of the unit with 1 inch packaging material under them. All sides were well protected by styrofoam and no damage to the case.

I removed the packaging material from the fan unit( 2 screws only removed) and plugged the unit in. Runs like a charm.

The remote is handy as my unit is suspended from the ceiling and I would need a step-ladder to operate it if this was not a feature. The three speeds are great and range from whisper quiet.

The unit will certainly clean as outlined and I am sure that there will be many years of great service. I do a lot of routing and power sanding and this will eliminate the dust in the air. Run the unit while working and set the timer to clean after leaving the shop. I have a 1200 SQ. FT. shop and this is the ticket. Combined with the dust collection system that I have installed, I will breath much easier.

This unit is better made with a heavier case than either Delta or Jet. For the few $$ more, I would be certain that you will be far more pleased with the JDS. This is a great unit.

Oh, sure, I will probably find things that might be a little better on the bigger commercial units, but for the money this is the one.

Virgil White

High Quality, Great Value
I locally purchased the Delta Air Cleaner prior to this unit based on price. Once getting it home I realized that I had given up many features to save a few dollars. I returned the Delta and got this unit, it was worth it!

The JDS quality of build is far above the Delta. Heavier gage case and better attention to detail in manufacture. The eloctrostatic air filter is a real value (since it is the outer filter that needs the most frequent replacing/cleaning), and the infinitely variable speed adjustment and pull switch all make this unit well worth the little extra money. The pull switch will half whatever setting you have as high on the variable speed adjustment (each pull is - high, mid, off).

I have reviewed the Jet product as well (only in literature, not hands on) and feel that the JDS is still a better unit. The Jet has the remote control feature which sounds good at first. I have a stereo in my shop that has a remote, never use it. It's never in a convenient place relative to me or I can't find it! I feel the remote for the air cleaner would be the same, and I feel it's just one more gizmo to break or get lost. The air cleaner goes on and off only once a day, no big deal.

It would be nice if the JDS had a timer as does the Jet, but it's an easy addition if I find it necessary.

The JDS says lifetime warranty, that's on the case only, the motor is 1 year. Not sure about the other brands.

One more little thing. I've worked to create a nice atmosphere in my shop and I really dislike products that are sticker laden billboards for the manufacturer. I felt the Delta was an eyesore hanging from my ceiling and the Jet looks to be the same from the pictures. The JDS is subdued and professional looking, a small thing indeed, but perhaps something to consider if you dislike visually obtrusive logoism.

I would buy this unit again and highly recommend it as a necessary safety item in any dust laden environment. ... Read more

Asin: B0000302XS
Sales Rank: 398
Subjects:  1. Vacuums    2. Dust Collectors    3. Air Cleaners    4. (Vacumes)    5. (Vaccuums)    6. (Vaccums)    7. (Vacums)   

Black & Decker S300 ScumBuster Cordless Wet Scrubber
Average Customer Review:
Kitchen
list price: $39.99
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Editorial Review

Does cleaning the tile in your kitchen or bathroom feel like an aerobic workout? This lightweight, cordless ScumBuster by Black & Decker is sure to make cleaning your bathroom or kitchen much easier. With a nonslip, comfortable grip and four attachments (a 4-inch scrub pad for wide area cleaning, a 3-inch area brush for tub and tile cleaning, a detail brush for corners and around faucets, and a 4-inch mild pad for light scrubbing), the ScumBuster is great for a wide variety of jobs. And with 3.6 volts of power, there's no need for elbow grease. --Jane DePaolo ... Read more

Features

• Light-weight; two-year warranty
• Ideal for all bathroom or kitchen scrubbing needs
• Submerges in water without harm, can also be used outdoors
• Comes with 4-inch scrub pad, 3-inch area brush, detail brush, and a 4-inch mild pad
• Also includes one detachable battery and charger

Reviews (52)

This thing is amazing!
I'm a poor college kid and I hate cleaning. But I knew I had to do something when I saw a colony of bacteria forming it's own government in the corner of my shower. So I got the Scumbuster. I love this thing!

It wiped out that colony in a heartbeat. I did the whole tub in about 5 minutes. It used to take me 20 and my arm and back would hurt when I was done. The scumbuster even got rid of that nasty gunk between the tiles in the shower.

I then did hte toilet which was also disgusting and it cleaned it right up in about 3 minutes. I cleaned the sink and it now shines.

I also used my Scumbuster on the kitchen stove. I made Spaghetti a few weeks ago and the sauce splattered everywhere. I didn't clean it out of spite. But i used my scumbuster and it was no problem.

Basically, you can use this thing anywhere you'd use a sponge. And you can use any cleaner you want. I used Soft Scrub and Windex in the bathroom and kitchen.

The only bad part is that when you get it you'll probably all ready to clean - you know, you're in the zone! But you have to wait 6 hours for the battery to charge before you can do anything. After that it's all good.

Each scrubber is incredibly easy to put on and take off. In fact the whole thing is easy to use. I only read the directions once to see how long the battery had to charge. Other than that, it's all self-explanatory.

Also, I love the color of the Scumbuster!

Possibly useful in limited situations
Black & Decker Scumbuster:

Overall, I don't think it's worth the space it takes up, but it does work.

Power: good. The power is fine and I was able to exert enough pressure with no problem to feel like I was doing something.

Battery Life: Excellent. I was favorably impressed with the battery life, it lasted much longer than I expected. However, with any cordless appliance you need two batteries so that you can charge one while you are using the other. Also, rechargeable batteries work best in appliances that are in daily use, like a cordless phone or a drill you use daily in your construction job. Otherwise you never have a charged battery when you need it and keeping them always on the charger shortens their life.

Speed of rotation: slow. It turns too slowly to clean quickly. However, I can see if it turned faster it might sling soap around the room, it might be dangerous, and it might be hard to control.

Cleaning carpet: Lousy. The circular motion scrubs only one way, not in all directions like I like. I went back to a manual scrubber. Manual is just as fast, better, and only a little more effort.

Cleaning the bathtub: Lousy. The tiny little pad and slow rotation combine to make the tool too slow. I went back to a manual scrubber and do it faster and much better, albeit with more effort.

Cleaning tile grout: Lousy. The flat scrubber will not get down in the groove and clean the grout.

Cleaning the shower tile: too slow. Same problem as with the tub. Hint: To get shower tile truly clean, try this. First, scrape each and every tile with a razor blade until it feels smooth and you aren't scraping off any more calcium. Then scrub each tile carefully with Ajax or Zud Heavy Duty. The Scumbuster could help in this task. For the final step, go over the tile carefully with Meguiar's Gold Class car wax. This stuff is amazing and the only product that I have found to really clean off that incredibly stubborn calcium, and I have tried them all. Also it smells great. Buff to a shine and your tile will look just like the pictures on the bottles of all those products that are supposed to clean tile but don't. This procedure takes me about 4 hours per shower stall. The scumbuster is not up to this job because it's too tiny. It would take something bigger like a car polisher that you can plug in.

Cleaning the tile at the water line of the pool: Good. The small area of tile, having to work in the water, having some of the tile under water, and the length of the tile to be cleaned make the Scumbuster useful for this task.

Cleaning the calcium off the sink faucet: lousy. First off, the Scumbuster pad can not fit in the narrow spaces required. Second off, the calcium can not be removed by scrubbing. Again, scraping with a razor blade is required. Simply scrape the calcium off, then follow with the Megauir's wax mentioned and you will get a better than brand new sparkle. Remove the faucet handles so that you can get all of the calcium. Keep a washcloth on the towel rack handy and wipe down the faucet after each use (5 seconds) to keep it sparkling like new.

Scrubbing the sink: Acceptable. The small area to be cleaned allow the Scumbuster's speed to be acceptable here. However, I still went back to manual.

Scumbuster --B&D's best-kept secret!
This is the most useful cleaning tool I own. A multitude of brushes and pads snap on to clean anything including the kitchen sink: walls, dishes, bathtub, counters, cabinets, and the ring on the toilet. Gently clean painted surfaces, or strip off nasty old paint with grease remover and the coarse pads. Why do you not know what I'm talking about? This is the best-kept secret Black and Decker ever had. You may find a scumbuster in a (store) --but ask a salesperson and you'll most likely receive an open-mouthed "huh". If you get lucky you may even find some accessories at (a store) (you'll quickly want two batteries just for starters; the hour or so you get on a charge won't begin to cover the uses you'll find). Amazon's one of the few places on the Web where you can find a Scumbuster, and you have to tweak its search engine to "all products" or it will tell you there's no such thing. This nifty tool makes a GREAT gift for people who love or hate to clean, car nuts, and just about anyone. Shame on you, B&D, for hiding your best invention ever!!!
















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Asin: B00004SBGQ
Subjects:  1. Cleaning Supplies    2. Scrubbers   

Collect your cherished memories in this elegant dark cherrywood photoalbum. The sturdy wooden binding will protect and showcase your pictures foryears to come. ... Read more

Features

• Keep your cherished memories in this elegant cherrywood photo album
• Star wood inlay design
• Holds 40 6-by-4-inch photos
• Handcrafted wood design makes this photo album perfect for display

Asin: B00004YBLB
Subjects:  1. Album (Albums)    2. Scrapbook (Scrapbooks)   

Allsop Pro Laser-Lens Cleaner
Average Customer Review:
Electronics
list price: $19.99 -- our price: $9.99
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Features

• Dolby Pro Logic tests fine tune your home theater for maximum performance
• Eight-brush cleaner system offers eight times the cleaning power
• Will not damage sensitive optical systems
• Easy to use voice instructions

Reviews (5)

Does just what it says: recommended
I confess to being a little wary (of damage... knocking the lens etc) before trying this product.

It is a specially-designed CD which has eight tiny tufts of what look like soft nylon bristles which the lens encounters and is gently and rapidly swiped by as you 'play' the track on the CD to which they are attached.

Immediately after performing the pretty quick cleaning operation I definitely noticed more 'bloom' to the sound from both speakers (Classe amp/CD with Logan electrostatics).

So, yes, the product was safe for me, does what it says, is well-priced and effective; I would recommend it.

Will not help with car stereos
I cannot help but wonder how this device helped two other people who used it on car stereos. Car CD players have a front loading mechanism, as opposed to a tray or top loading, and the instructions specifically say not to use it -- bacause this damages the brushes. If the brushes are out of alignment, as they should be after using the cleaner in the car stereo, the device will do nothing for your CD player. It helped a little with my CD-ROM, but I highly doubt it could ever solve the neverending issue of a dirty car CD player.

Very happy
Before I bought this lens cleaner I had owned my DVD player for a year and had played more than 100 DVDs. I never thought about cleaning the DVD player when I began having a lot of trouble with new and old DVDs skipping and stopping. With one cleaning though the problem was cleared up the performance of my DVD player improved dramatically.

The instructions on this product are pretty easy to follow. And it only took one cleaning to see the improvement. After the first use you'll see how cleaning only takes about 20 seconds so it's not time-consuming whatsoever. ... Read more

Asin: B00000J1QS
Sales Rank: 4118
Subjects:  1. Cleaners - Compact Disc Lens (CD)    2. 56700    3. Cleaners (Cleaner)    4. Repair Kits (Kit)   

Discwasher 1120 Hydrobath CD Cleaning System
Average Customer Review:
Electronics
list price: $29.99
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Editorial Review

Simply the finest, most efficient disc cleaning system available. ... Read more

Features

• Non-contact cleaning system
• Rids your discs of debris and contaminants
• Works with all discs types
• Patented CD6+ cleaning solution
• Includes solution for aprox. 300 cleanings

Reviews (8)

Magic from the Disappearing CD6 1120 HydroBath
I have cleaned more than 270 + CD's AND DVD's with this product
and can't praise it enough - HOWEVER!!! - I have tried and tried to
get replacement CD6 solution - in bulk if need be and it has been
like trying to unravel where the next Matrix evolution is coming!!
If anyone from Discwasher reads this and the Marketing gurus need
to listen to the end user - this product WORKS!!!!! Put it back on
the market and watch the turnover = $$$$$ and lots of HAPPY users
worldwide !!!!

Discwasher1120 cd cleaner review
I like this product alot. It is easy to use, I do not have to worry about drying the CD and scratching it. That is all done by the washer. My only complaint is that the cleaning solution is hard to find. I can find the unit easily enough, but finding the refill for the cleaning solution is like finding Hens teeth!!!@
I am going to order direct form the company as a last resort! If you sell the product why don't you sell the refills for the solution!!! Thank you

Broke!
I cleaned approximately 250 cd's with the unit, and the spindle inside completely disintegrated. For a unit that is supposed to handle numerous cleanings, its performance was extremely poor. ... Read more

Asin: B00000J3DI
Subjects:  1. Cleaners (Cleaner)    2. Repair Kits (Kit)   

Suncast PTR200D Hose Hideaway 200' Hose Reel
Average Customer Review:
Tools & Hardware
list price: $39.99 -- our price: $39.99
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Editorial Review

Outdoor lifestyles are changing the way we look at hose storage. This great new hose reel looks deceptively like an attractive planter but provides compact storage for 200 feet of hose. Built of solid resin poly and designed with a stay-up lid, the reel is ready to endure season after season of use. Five-year limited warranty. ... Read more

Features

• Five-year limited warranty
• Looks deceptively like an attractive planter
• Patented EasyLink system ensures watertight connection between hose reel and hoses
• Provides compact storage for 200 feet of hose
• Built of solid resin poly and designed with a stay-up lid

Reviews (19)

An easy and attractive way to store a garden hose
I've bought several Suncast products during the last couple of months, and I like them all. This hose reel is no exception. It was fully assembled when it arrived, so I only had to hook it up to my water spigot and install my garden hose. It looks like it will offer many years of trouble free service, so I'll feel comfortable buying other Suncast products in the future.

Hideaway Hose Reel
This product lives up to its billing. The hose is easily dispensed and rolls back up into the box easily. Unlike other hose reels that I have owned, the Hideaway hose does not leak at all even after one year of use. I was so impressed with the first one, I ordered a second one from Amazon.com. It came completly assembled. All you have to do is connect the hose to the faucet.

I would have rated this 5 stars except for the following: a) when reeling the hose in you must make sure it is evenly distributed around the hose reel, otherwise the hose can become jammed. b) durability has yet to be confirmed. There have been no problems after 1 year, but will this hideaway last 5 years?

Weak handle
I bought a 100' kink free hose for this box and the handle broke after reeling in 20' on the first use. I'm taking it back and looking for something stronger. ... Read more

Asin: B00004SQ22
Subjects:  1. Landscaping Tools    2. Watering Equipment    3. Hoses & Accessories    4. Reels & Carts