6/23/2025

Xtra Kleen Fridge Fresh Odour Deodoriser (Pack of 2)

It took me forever to come across this on Amazon. I searched by Fridge deodoriser and then filtered the results by price and this was never coming up. I hate when Amazon does this to promote products (sponsored or not) that are three times the price when, in fact they also sold this directly.
 
So the question is now, was this worth it? It does the job, but it doesn't remove smells fully, at least if the smell is strong. Like when fish is in the fridge for several days. So instead of the two, four pieces need to be used, at least for my fridge. The flat pods size is great, but they don't have a sticky surface to stick the pads to the fridge walls, so they become a nuisance. Very cheap, but you get what you paid for.  
 

6/22/2025

Aquarius Jaws Tin Carry All Fun Box (21.8L x 9.7W x 17.3H cms)

I'm a fan of this brand of tin boxes. I'm a movie fan, so this tin has been in my wish list for a long time. The overall design is  well thought of and, most importantly, fully licensed. The printing quality is excellent.
 
This is a good quality sturdy box with handle and loose lock. Like other boxes from the brand I own, I use this box mostly to store papers, lace and fabrics. Unlike other boxes from this brand, the back of the box is not as pretty or interesting.  
 
A must for collectors and crafters. 

Swosh Pumice Smoothing Stone (5.5x 14.5x 1.5cm)

This pumice is as basic as it gets but it does the job perfectly. It's a bit crumbly or sandy, more so than other pumices I've used in the past. It's also less compact so there is some sandy stuff that comes off when scrubbing my feet.  Also, it breaks into pieces if it happens to fall on to the floor. For the rest, it does the job and is very cheap. At the same time, you get what you paid for. 

6/21/2025

ALEX Storage Unit on Castors (White 36x76cm)

This is a closed shelving unit with castors that can be used on its own or attached to any of the Alex tabletops to turn it into a desk. It has only one inner shelf, but it's height is easily adjustable. The door can be placed facing the right or the left side, which comes handy when putting two units together, or simply, when you want to adjust the door opening to your dominant hand.
 
Simple and minimalist in design, this is a good quality, sturdy unit, with lots of depth and storage capacity. In my case, helps me keep heavy ugly-looking office archive boxes out of sight.

I found the unit a bit heavy for me, but I was able to put everything together on my own with little effort. That was until I got to aligning the door hinges. Screwing and placing the hinges was easy, but matching the door's with the unit interior's was a huge task due to the nonsensical closing system. Also, page 15 in the instructions leaflet, where this step is drawn, was confusing to me. Not difficult, just annoying. Hinge cringe.

Although great value for money, the photos are misleading as they make the item look smaller and less deep that it actually is. My home office is in a large room, and this still looks humongous, and in disharmony with the rest of the space. I think it is great for a proper office or for a room that is furnished with Alex items, which would have the same volume. The measurements are given in the product page, but to me the visual volumetric appearance is always preferable; that being the case, I tend to guide myself by looking at the photos and how the item looks in relation to others furniture items. 

The unit can store a lot of weight, so I find the castors slightly week, and they don't have a stop either. 
 
Good value for money, but ain't sure if I'll buy this again. 

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6/11/2025

DJ&A Shiitake Mushroom Crisps Smoked Chilli and Garlic (30 gms)

I gave this DJ&A of shiitake Mushroom Crisps a try. Not as good as the other one, it has a big punch of chilli that might not be everyone's cup of tea. Personally, I found that the chilli was unevenly sprinkled, so some mushrooms were extremely hot and I didn't like them, while others medium hot or mid hot, and I liked them. They are still good but I prefer the unflavoured variety. This is a healthy snack but, mind, it has sugar in it, something to be aware if you're diabetic.  

6/10/2025

KMART Anko Wet & Dry Hand Vacuum

I bought this after a friend's recommendation. I bought it  and, since then, has become a must in my home office, and I use it all the time.
 
Capacity if about 700 ml, so I use it in small spaces. Mostly around and underneath my desk and working area. I also use it to clean skirt-boards, tiny corners in my bathroom and bedroom. Basically, I use it for anything that I want to clean without having to take out my normal vacuum, which is always a hassle. The amount of water it takes is 120 mls, but I have never used over wet surfaces or to suck liquids. However, my friend uses it with her cat, who is sometimes incontinent, and she says it does the job. 
 
Emptying and cleaning this vacuum is easy, but you'll have to get used to the way the upper body rotates on the lower one. 
 
This vacuum takes a while to charge fully the first time. The instructions say six hours, but I would say it's less than that. It definitely takes less time if the power light is on red and charge it to be green. I have never used this vacuum for more than 10 minutes, so I cannot say how long the battery lasts straight on from fully charged. However, I think this was never designed to replace a normal vacuum or to vacuum the whole house.    
 
The main downsides of this mini vacuum are the noise level, which could definitely be improved, and the retractable tongue, which sometimes looses itself out. 
 
Listen, this might not be the best hand vacuum out there, but it is still great for the price and sucks tons of stuff, from tiny pieces of paper, hair, dust, food crumbs and chunky dirt.  

USEFUL DETAILS  
  • Power: Rechargeable battery.
  • Power source: 16 watts.
  • Accessories included: Wall mount (include screw pack: 2pcs screw, 2pcs wall), nozzle for dry suctioning, soft nozzle for wet suctioning.
  • Charging time: 6 hours
  • Working time: Up to 20 mins
  • Water capacity: 120 ml
  • Warranty:12 months
  • Instructions Leaflet.