Reviews by klsmabry

klsmabry says "Wonderful stuff!" about Member's Mark Litter Clean Scoopable

klsmabry — Sun, 18 Nov 2007 14:35:36 GMT

If you have a membership to Sam's Club, buy this litter if it is available. It is much less expensive and works just as well as most of the brands out there. The kernels are large enough to limit (not eliminate) tracking. (Some other brands are so tiny the the litter goes eveerywhere despite all attempts to prevent it.)

The litter clumps very well and is easy to scoop. If your cats cover when they go, this litter masks the scent almost immediately. The scent of the litter itself is not overpowering.

The litter claims to be "all natural" in its clumping and odor control ingredients, but I do not know enough about chemistry to know if this is true.

Additionally, although it says "low dust," it can still throw dust as you pour. Still, it's less dust than regular clay litter or some of the other clumping litters.

Overall I am super-delighted with this product! I have (number undisclosed) cats and can definitely say this product works!

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klsmabry says "The colors fit me to a T." about Noritake Colorwave

klsmabry — Sun, 18 Nov 2007 14:20:54 GMT

We chose this china as our wedding china. I wanted to have something I could stand to look at every day for the next 50 years. There are multiple colors available (blue, purple, sand, brown, red, green, etc.) to match any color scheme in a kitchen or dining room. The interiors are a pleasant ivory color. With the proper trimmings, this china also sets a very lovely fine dining table.

The only drawback to this china is that it is very susceptible to nickel marks. The ivory on the plates will get gray streaks as utensils repeatedly strike. At first I thoguht this was irreparable. I was informed by Noritake that a scouring ceramic cleaner or Bar Keeper's Friend (not Comet--it needs some other chemical) will take the marks off. With some effort and time, the marks do come off and the plates, bowls, etc. do not lose their sheen.

Overall I am very pleased with my choice and would recommend it to anyone who does not mind taking the time to use a little elbow-grease about once a year...

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klsmabry says "Excellent shredder fo rthe price!" about Aurora AS1002X Paper Shredder

klsmabry — Sun, 18 Nov 2007 14:09:40 GMT

I bought this shredder almost 4 years ago. It still works wonderfully. It was about $40.00, but it is well worth the price! It shreds credit cards and paper quite easily. It also shreds CDs. I had some outdated information saved to disk... this shredder took care of it with not trouble!

I feel much more secure being able to shred credit card applications, those evil checks they send in the mail, and other sensitive documents. I would recommend this shredder to anyone who needs to add an extra bit of security in protecting their identity.

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klsmabry says "I love these!" about Glade Glass Scents Home Fragrancer - All Scents

klsmabry — Sun, 18 Nov 2007 14:00:52 GMT

I love this product. I have been using this product ever since I discovered my parents using it. I do not remember the scent names, but I am partial to the blue (Cool Linen?). The fragrance is light, airy, and not overpowering. However, it is strong enough to mask the odors from cooking onions and the litter box. The green scent is also pleasant, but tends to become too sweet-smelling for my tastes as does the yellow-orange colored scent. Overall, all three scents are pleasant. I think there is something for everyone.

I keep two in my house at all times. While I think they are a little pricey, I am very satisfied. they work so well I am content to pay for them.

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klsmabry says "The sensation of gel up your nose is too bizarre to describe" about Zicam Cold Remedy Gel Swabs

klsmabry — Sun, 18 Nov 2007 13:54:01 GMT

Despite the advertisements stating that this product shortens a cold, I noticed no difference. I used Zicam gel swabs the last cold I had, but did not on the cold before that. Giving the benefit of the doubt to Zicam, I might not have used the product properly. The product states that you must use it at the first sign of a cold, but if you are like me, you wait a day to see if it genuinely is a cold or if you are simply tired frlom a long day.

Overall, I'm not sure the bizarre sensation of gel up your nose is worth the time and money. I think I'd rather tacke zinc tablets. Since I have no true evidence of its effectiveness for me, I am reluctant to recommnetd this product to anyone else.

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klsmabry says "I would use this card only if they offered an excellent APR deal" about Washington Mutual - Visa Card

klsmabry — Mon, 20 Aug 2007 21:15:47 GMT

I originally received this card from Providian Bank. The interest rate was high (19.8%), but fixed. When Washington Mutual (WaMu) purchased Providian, my interest rate stayed the same for a brief time. Then it jumped to a large 21.3%. When I tried to get a lower rate on the card (I have a great credit rating), the interest rate jumped to 23+ %. I refuse to use this card for anything but small purchases.

I keep this card to ensure my credit rating does not drop. If I ever had to use it for an extremely large purchase, the interest would bankrupt me.

Otherwise, I have no quarrel or reservations about WaMu. It is only the interest rate that prevents me from using the card.

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klsmabry says "It's okay, but I wish I had gotten the other one." about Frigidaire Dishwasher - FDB2410LDS0

klsmabry — Mon, 20 Aug 2007 21:05:38 GMT

This dishwasher is a disappointment. I originally wanted to purchase a lesser model (turn knob), but due to a delivery/install mistake I received this dishwasher instead. I worked out an agreement with the store that performed the install and kept this dishwasher.

In order to keep dishes clean, I must add rinse agent often as well as clean the "self-cleaning" filter. In addition, 9 times out of 10 the knives I run must be hand washed--gunk sticks to the regardless of whether I have added rinse agent and cleaned the filter or not.

Overall the dishwasher is okay. It is definitely better than hand-washing (which I did for ten years). However I am looking forward to the day (about eight years from now) when I can justifiably replace it.

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klsmabry says "One of the best on the market!" about Eureka Mighty Mite - Boss

klsmabry — Mon, 20 Aug 2007 20:50:55 GMT

I adore this vacuum! My parents have one that I have envied for years. I finally found one on the internet (they are not a discontinued product). I use it weekly on my hardwood and tile floors for general cleaning as well as to clean up dry spills.

I have owned this vacuum for 3 years without any trouble. It is small and easy to store. It does the job every time!

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