What are you waiting for, get cleaning!

Advantages: Cheaper, safer, non toxic, eco - friendly
Disadvantages: Unfortunately you have to clean.

...With the holiday season fast approaching it?s time to have a good clean in preparation for all those guests, and a clear out to make space for all those presents. Here are some ideas and tried and tested methods I like to use, I hope they inspire you to get cleaning! Most of us hate cleaning, but it has to be done. I find cleaning products have a strong smell that can take your breath away when you clean, making it unpleasant. These products can be damaging to the skin, and do damage to the environment. As consumers we spend a lot of money each year on cleaning products, hoping to make household chores easier. If you prefer to buy cleaning products, you don't need to buy the most expensive; a lot of the cheaper ones are just as effective. Also there are a lot of natural cleaning products that you can find in the cleaning aisle...

Autarkis 19.11.2009 (11.12.2009) · Read review
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Review of Kitchen Cleaning Hints & Tips

Cleaning House

Advantages: Lightweight and effective
Disadvantages: Wipes are quite expensive

...off I trotted to Sainsburys (well, limped actually) and into my trolley went the Pledge Dust and Go wet and dry cleaning system. That’s a rather posh name for one of those newfangled mop-type things. In the little box you get a flat head piece and a handle which comes in several pieces and you have to screw them all together. You then buy boxes of specially impregnated disposable cloths, which are wrapped around the head. There are a lot of these cleaning systems on the market now, the first and most well known of them being the Swiffer. But I plumped for the Pledge one because it came with some wet cloths for washing the floor and some dry polishing cloths too. The mop thingy cost £5.95 and came with a couple of each type of cloth to start you off. Refills of the wet wipes come in a plastic resealable box and cost £3...

alliecat 24.07.2002 · Read review
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Review of Pledge Wet Wipes Cleaning System

Zippo Lighter Fluid - very long lasting!

Advantages: Good Looking, Long Lasting, Works Well.
Disadvantages: A tad more expensive than other brands.

...I decided for the first time last christmas to buy actual Zippo Lighter Fluid, rather than the generic yellow brand you can also get in most shops. I bought my other half a Zippo lighter and got offered a cheaper deal if I bought some flints and lighter fluid of the same brand so I did. It seemed to last a lot longer in the lighter than the other brand I've used in the past, as well as looking better on your shelf in my opinion. It was still going up until 2 months ago, meaning it lasted two heavy smokers eight months. In the past with other lighter fluids, they havn't lasted even half as long. It was a good deal, lasted well, worked well and looks good. I would definately recommend it over other brands and will use it from now on....

LipCocaine 15.05.2009 · Read review
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Review of Zippo lighter fluid lighter

Olay Active Beauty Fluid is a must buy

Advantages: It is light, non-greasy and quick absorbant. Its low price and more quantity makes it affordable.
Disadvantages: Packaging is not much attractive and it should have a flip-top cap.

...Olay Beauty Fluid is a great product for daily use.. My Skin: My skin was dry and i was reallly in need of a moisturiser which really helps making skin soft and supple. Even in summer, my skin often felt dry and little patches of dryness appeared in winters. I was really tensed and tried many products. Why I Decided To Use Olay Moisturiser: I have tried so many moisturisers because of my skin, which was so dry that i used to feel embaressment facing other people and wearing make up was so difficult. Some moisturisers left my skin oily and greasy and some had no effect at all and left my skin as dry as it was. One of my friends recommended me to use Olay Active Beauty Fluid and when I brought it home and read the description, it really inspired me to use it. "If your skin is prone to dryness and rough skin then Oil of Olay Active...

Dioo 18.11.2009 · Read review
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Review of Oil of Olay Active Beauty Fluid

Nivea Visage Oil-Free Moisturising Fluid

Advantages: Smells nice, good value, doesn't sting the skin, protects from UVA/UVB
Disadvantages: Provides a bad base for make-up, doesn't absorb well

...I always spend ages choosing moisturisers, reading the back of boxes to find the ideal product for me. I have skin that requires moisturising, but I'm also prone to blocked pores. In addition to that, I like to have a matte complexion and daily protection from the sun. I'm also on a tight budget and stick to reasonably priced brands. As a result, trying to a moisturiser with all of the desired qualities can be time-consuming! I found Nivea Visage Oil-Free Moisturising Fluid in my local branch of Boots. It cost a reasonable £3.72 for 100ml. I felt this was good value for money as even a 100ml bottle or pot of moisturiser usually lasts me at least 6 months if not longer. I don't let packaging influence my decision when buying toiletries or cosmetics, but the lotion is presented nicely in a white bottle with a slightly translucent...

Sacheverell 06.02.2009 · Read review
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Review of Nivea Visage Oil-Free Moisturising Fluid

easy wheel cleaning

Advantages: works well
Disadvantages: none :)

...with the product causing any damage to the wheels or tyres or anything, and it is the best wheel cleaning product i have ever used!!!...

moosepr 19.12.2008 · Read review
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Review of Wonder Wheels Cleaning Kit

When I'm Cleaning Windows

Advantages: Lovely shiny, sparkly, clean windows, that everyone will admire and envy.
Disadvantages: Takes a bit of effort.

...~ ~ I?ve lost count of the number of opinions I?ve read since I joined Ciao about cleaning windows, endorsing this cleaning product and that. Mr. Muscle is probably the best of these, with the worst (in my opinion) being Windolene, that leaves the glass with so many streaks you?d swear an army of snails had been marching up and down it all day long. Cif Wipes, the one wipe cloths, seem to be the latest craze, with a lot of recent opinions giving them a good write up and rating. I haven?t tried these yet, but in my time I?ve probably tried just about everything else. ?Her indoors? is very particular indeed when it comes to the house windows, (are all the ladies like this?) and I have a bit of a fetish myself about always having clean glass in my taxi, as I think it leaves a good impression with the customers, as well as helping me to...

the_mad_cabbie 16.05.2001 (22.02.2004) · Read review
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Review of Member Advice on Window Cleaning

Fluid Rower No Slip and No Slack for this indoor water rower

Advantages: well made, great water sound, no slip or slack, great seat hight, very solid
Disadvantages: Interactive monitor not as advanced as concept 2,

...Why choose a Fluid Indoor Rower when you could have a concept2 ? I spend most of my life training in the gym, which up until now has been dominated by the Concept 2 indoor rower, that is until now !!!! Compare the concept 2 and its air system and the initial resistance is poor you almost get a few inches of stroke before the concept 2 rower starts to bite, then once you over come that initial force it then peaks and almost turns using its own force, almost free wheeling the large fan wheel. The stroke on the fluid Rower is there no wait, no slip and no slack, just constant force, when you stop your stroke the fluid rower stops. Im a big guy at 6ft 3" the Fluid Rower is rock steady and even giving the machine a real pounding, it doesnt budge and the seat doesnt lift and rock and roll. The Fluid Rower seat has got to be the most comfy...

biggreyhorse 04.06.2009 · Read review
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Review of First Degree S500 Fluid Rower

Chanel Teint Innocence fluid make-up works WONDERS!

Advantages: NATURAL LOOKING, APPLIED EASY, MAKES SKIN LOOK AMAZING
Disadvantages: Can be time consuming if dont shake bottle well, price is high.

...Chanel is one of my favourite make-up brands, purely on the basis that it offers some of the best foundations on the market. Although, the products are a little on the expensive side, the high prices are worth it when you feel so great wearing Chanel?s make-up. The Chanel Teint Innocence Fluid Makeup provides a gorgeous coverage with a luminous effect, which gives the skin a natural glow whilst it also evens out skin tone to cover all the flaws on your skin. There are several shades available in the Chanel Teint Innocence Fluid Makeup, so you are bound to find a colour that matches your skin tone. I use ?Shell? which is for people who have a few red patches. I went to my local make-up shop a few months ago and went to the Chanel counter, the reason I chose Chanel out of all the other counters is I?ve tried most of the other...

Sarahhhx 11.03.2009 (27.10.2009) · Read review
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Review of Chanel Teint Innocence Fluid Makeup SPF12 No. 30 Cendre

Smart Cleaning!

Advantages: very light and effective
Disadvantages: none

...are using it. There is also another switch directly next to the on/off switch is for operating the brushbar which gives you the choice whether to use this or not depending on how much suction you need. Apparently the Mach Air weighs a third lighter than equivalent full size machines which really does give it an advantage in terms of usage. Pretty much anyone can use this cleaner particularly as the retractable handle can be adjusted to eight different heights. Even my six year old daughter who is very keen to help around the house and I?ve no intention of discouraging, can manoeuvre the Mach Air very easily! Also. As it is so light, it is very easy to carry up and down stairs. The suction and cleaning power is great and I have used it on a multitude of surfaces in my home. Each time I have been really pleased with the results. Also...

kingfisher111 07.11.2009 · Read review
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Review of VAX U91-MA-B