Washing Blues ( NOT )

Advantages: Cheap and good looking
Disadvantages: NONE so far

...The very smart looking white unit, which the very kind Argos man had just delivered, was something my wife had been waiting on for ages. What with car MOT and repairs and god knows what else the funds just simply were not available for a new washing machine, and other priorities were dealt with first. So when the funding became available you can imagine how relieved my wife was to finally have a washing machine again. The old one god bless it's little old motor had served us very well and my wife had pondered seriously with the idea of getting one of the same manufacturer's newer model. However it was an article in a magazine that was highlighting up and coming electronics company Haier that swayed both her and I towards one of their models. Haier are a Chinese company and I suppose the best comparison would be saying they...

donf18 11.10.2008 · Read review
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Review of Haier HNS1260TVE

great low cost washer

Advantages: Easy to use and a great price
Disadvantages: none

...We brought this washing machine because it was in stock and we could collect that day. Our washing machine had finally ceased to work. I could go into lots of details such as the 11 wash presets, the 6kg load capacity, the different spin cycles or tell you its a front loader, i am sure you could tell that from the picture though. The machine was so simple to install that anyone that can push in a 3 pin plug and tighten up a plastic nut on a water pipe can do with ease. The silver colour of our machine would fit in with any modern kitchen design. If only we had a modern kitchen......... We have found this machine to be a great washing machine. Ours must do on an average day between 2 - 3 loads. One problem we had with the machine when we first got it was that it would not spin properly. We called out the engineer and he informed us...

falcon1959 12.07.2009 · Read review
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Review of Haier HNS1260TVE

A short review about washing up

Advantages: OK if your dishes aren't too dirty
Disadvantages: Not as good as the branded products

...Whilst wandering around our local branch of Tesco?s the other week I noticed a display of ?discount items? not to be confused with the Tesco Value or Tesco Market Value range. The discount range all have a small square flash on them in yellow with the words ?discount brands at Tesco? in red and a £ sign being cut with a pair of scissors. I suppose it is yet another ploy to help us save money or at least make us think that we are saving money ? or am I being a bit sceptical? The discount items were mainly in a range called Daisy which I hadn?t heard of before but I decided to try the washing up liquid. I purchased the concentrated washing up liquid with antibacterial action in the 500ml size which cost me 67p. Had I chosen the standard Daisy washing up liquid in the same 500ml size it would have cost me just 57p. The idea is...

SusanLesley 01.11.2009 · Read review
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Review of Daisy Antibacterial Washing Up Liquid

Dermalogica Anti-Bac Skin Wash

Advantages: Cleared up my skin quickly, last ages!!!
Disadvantages: Expensive

...Dermalogica anti-bac skin wash is best used on blemish prone skin. It is a foaming, antibacterial facewash which deeply cleanses the skin of excess oil and impurities with drying it. It contains Triclosan which helps remove bacteria and Salicylic Acid disolves dead skin cells- that last part makes it sound very harsh, but it is really not! It also conatins balm mint, coneflower and camphor to help smooth and purify the skin. It does not have any artificial fragrances or colour. Dermalogica say that you should work the gel into a lather and apply to your dampened face and throat. You should then rinse with warm water and repeat for 'professional results'. They then say for best results this should be followed by the multi active toner and moisturiser (please see my other reviews). I use this product every day along...

Lisab3410 15.01.2008 · Read review
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Lovely wash for sensitive skin

Advantages: Lovely texture and fragrance; quick to use
Disadvantages: I prefer a separate eye makeup remover

...I am always on the lookout for products that don't irritate my sensitive skin, yet I don't want to miss out on the luxury skincare experience! In this respect I have enjoyed using several Elemis products. I was a little wary at first as using water on my skin can lead to dryness and that itchy tight feeling and some facial washes can feel harsh, however I found this product very soothing and a pleaure to use. The product comes in a pump dispenser which is very convenient to use. Just a couple of pumps added to a little warm water in the palm of your hand and you are left with a lovely light creamy lather. It smells very pleasant and not at all overpowering. I would say a man or a woman could use this product as the packaging and fragrance are not overtly feminine. It is also great to use as your facial cleanser while in the shower...

joanna1911 30.08.2009 · Read review
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Review of Elemis Sensitive Cleansing Wash

Daz Washing Powder: A standard price for an excellent performance

Advantages: Great scent, good cleaning powder, great price.
Disadvantages: None.

...I am staying at my Mums at present and Daz is the soap powder that she has currently purchased. The box is red, white & blue and stands out on the soap powder shelves as quite a recognisable product. The box has a handy pour spout which you just pull out of one side and this helps to pour the soap powder directly in to the washing machine drawer. The soap powder has a standard fresh, clean scent to it and nothing that I could put my finger on. The box states that it contains enough for 10 washes but my Mum says that she usually makes this last a good 15-20 washes as she rarely has soiled washing or even complete loads as for the most part she lives alone and just has her clothes & bedding to wash. I did not actually measure out a particular amount and just sprinkled it in to the drawer, I would definitely say that I used far less than 10...

katyeverett 29.10.2009 · Read review
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Review of Daz Washing Powder

Wash your Sins Away!

Advantages: smell, nourshing
Disadvantages: can be pricey

...Dove cream liquid wash Since having jack I have been super cautious with washing my hands before touching him or his toys. I always was pretty good with hand washing before but now it has become somewhat of an obsession. I make sure not only my hands are washed but anyone else who comes into contact with him I'm screaming at them to wash before they touch!! Due to all this excessive washing my hands are taking a bit of a battering. I am prone to fairly dry skin all over but the more you wash something the drier it seems to get and hand are the worst. So in the nine weeks of Jack's life I have been trying out all sorts of different hand washes to try and find the best one that cleans well and doesn't leave my hands looking like they belong to a corpse. This particular hand wash, Dove Cream Wash, is about the sixth one...

newby2 23.08.2007 · Read review
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Review of Dove Cream Wash Liquid Soap

No frills eye wash

Advantages: Cheap, effective, great nozzle design
Disadvantages: Eye bath isn't the most comfortable

...Just before the review, I?d like to say a little about my eye wash needs. I work 8 to 5 in an office, so needless to say my eyes feel the strain of staring at a computer. On top of this my eyes also react slightly to the seasonal pollen. Not to say I have full blown hay fever, but my eyes do get a bit red and sore. Recently I?ve found myself going through eye wash at an alarming rate due to it giving my eyes that cool, soothing feeling they are crying out for. The only problem with this is that the branded products aren?t exactly cheap when you?re going through a bottle a week. This is where Boots Eye Wash steps in. I?m no stranger to opting for a generic health product over a branded label; give me home branded paracetamol for 50p a pack over £5 brands any day. But when it comes to my eyes I?m usually very wary, so up to this...

spin2021 14.06.2009 · Read review
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Review of Boots Eye Wash

£1.64 for 3kg. Asda Smartprice Washing Powder is super smart!

Advantages: Cost effective and does the job!
Disadvantages: None in my opinion

...Review of Asda Smart Price Biological Washing Powder I first purchased Asda's own brand biological washing powder a few months ago as part of my budget cutting exercise. Asda do various washing powders and this review covers the basic range version, known as 'Smartprice'. The powder comes in two sizes, 3kg and 1kg . I am reviewing the 3kg size. The Product and Packaging As the name Smartprice indicates, this is biological washing powder is aimed at the budget end of the market. The product is made in the EU for Asda. The washing powder is designed for automatic washing machines or hand washing and the 3kg box will provide approximately 30 wash loads. The price for this size is £1.64. The powder is packaged in a sturdy cardboard box. The packaging is basic, a white background with a green flash along the bottom of the box...

brittle1906 07.05.2009 · Read review
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Review of Asda Washing Powder

Dermalogica Anti-Bac Skin Wash

Advantages: felt quite nice upon application
Disadvantages: severely dries skin out (and has a very high price tag)

...I owned this product a good couple of years ago when I had relatively bad skin and was prone to breakouts. It was recommended to me by many people, and despite the high pricetag I assumed on the strength of the recommendations it would be worth it to clear up my skin. Obviously, different face washes affect people's skin in different ways, but once I started using this face wash I found it gave me horrendously dry skin. Before using the face wash my skin had been oily, and using this wash really made my skin go completely the other way and I had quite severe dry patches on my forehead, and at the sides of my face (near the hairline by my ears). I find this face wash very harsh on the skin, and although obviously a lot of people find it very effective I would just like to add a potential warning that it can severely dehydrate your...

nodoubtaboutit 09.05.2008 · Read review
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