Showing posts with label Kmart Australia. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Kmart Australia. Show all posts

7/24/2026

ANKO Egg Cooker (12 x14 x 23cm)

I saw this at an office kitchenette and I thought I needed one for me as I boil eggs all the time. This cooker is not only cheap, but also quicker at boiling six eggs than the traditional pot I normally used. It halves the cooking time and the eggs come out perfectly cooked no matter the setting I choose (soft, medium or hard). 
 
The cooker comes with a mini measurement cup with clear water level indicators, which vary depending on the number of eggs you're cooking and how you want them cooked. Follow it to the letter, and you'll get eggs perfectly.
 
Before placing the eggs on the holding tray, you need to puncture the flatter part of the egg using the pricker at the bottom of the measurement cup. Press it a bit against the egg till "clicks", but not too hard or you'll break the egg. The puncture prevents eggs from exploding or bursting. 
 
The machine will switch off automatically, but you need to turn the beep manually. You can use the warm setting if you are going to eat the eggs soon and don't want them to cold down. 
 
Overall, it's a great product at a great price.  
 
DOWNSIDES

> The finishing beep sounds like a fire alarm and you have to turn it manually or it will continue with its annoying beep. 
> I understand that this is a cheap cooker, so I didn't expect a professional quality cooker. However, I found that the inner stainless-steel heating tray looks a bit plasticky, and it can get iron mould (rust-like).      

 
MIND = 
> 12-month guarantee.
Sometimes,  the eggs burst out, especially if they aren't fresh, in the same way that you would get if cooking them in a pot.

CAUTION = 
> Don't let children use this cooker without supervision.  
> Use the measurement cup with caution as the needle at the base needs to be covered by its protecting cap or you might hurt yourself.  
> Wait a couple of minutes to get the eggs out or use a protective element to do so. 

7/22/2026

Bamboo and Plastic Vertical 3 Drawers (3.6H x 17.1W x 24.1D cm)

I have a couple of these units in my office's shelves sitting beside my horizontal desktop drawer unit made of the same good-looking quality bamboo and white sturdy plastic. This unit looks small, but it holds lots of stuff. I have my portable hard drivers stored in one of the drawers, as well as punches, pens, markers, a small portable radio and  other random art supplies and stationery items. It can easily be used as bathroom storage unit for makeup and cosmetics as well. The unit weights about 1.5 Kg, so it can handle weight very well. The only thing that I dislike is that the heights of this and the larger unit are slightly different; the small one is about 0.5cms shorter, something that personally I notice. It would have been great if  they had had identical in height.  

7/19/2026

OXX Essentials Heat-Up Wheat Bag Monster (26H x 19W cms)

This monster heat pad is very cute. I love the plushy  super soft polyester sleeve design. The heating pad contains 100% Australian wheat, even though, to touch, feels more like some sort of mini balls. I had other wheat pads in the past and they emit a slight wheat odor, but this one is odourless.  I heat it up in the microwave 30 seconds and then, supervised, if needed, I go up to 10, 20, or 30 seconds more. My microwave isn't that powerful, so I haven't any problem. The instructions also recommend no to reheat till the pad is totally cold, but I rarely do so; so far so good. The cover has a hanging loop, but why would you want to hand this pad instead of put it close to your body? 

MIND

>  Maximum heating time: 1-700W: 30 seconds; 701-1200W: 20 seconds.

Product complies with AS/NZS 5116-2016.

> Registered with Australian Therapeutic Goods Administration (ARTG No: 226768).

> Exercise caution when using it with children.

> Do not ingest. Do not use when wet. Do not reheat until completely cold. Do not put into storage until cold. Follow usage instructions carefully.

 

7/17/2026

Kmart Glazed Teal Pot with stopper (20H x 24D cm)

This is a huge terracotta pot glazed in a gorgeous teal turquoise colour. It is heavy (4 kilos) and really large. It has a drainage hole and comes with a plastic stopper just in case you want to use it just with an artificial plant. I have it with a decorative plant in my living room and it looks fab. The price is incredible for such a gorgeous good quality large ceramic pot.

Kmart 6pc LED warm-light Tealights (3.6H x 3.7D cm)

This is one of my staples at home. I use them mostly during Christmas but also on other occasions. They last a long time and they look very natural as they emit a warm white light. They are only for use indoors and they include the battery (3V CR2032). The battery receptacle is protected by a screwed lid. I found difficult finding this type of battery and, when I did, I found impossible to open the lid to replace the battery. I hate one-use products. 
Materials: Polyvinyl chloride (PVC), polypropylene (PP), light-emitting diode (LED), iron and plastic.
Button battery safety information

Anko Over The Door Vertical Hook (41H x11W x 2D cm)

This is a very simple over-the-door hanger. It is quite long, so I can hang plenty of stuff on it, from my rain coat, a small bag, or now that is winter my oversize hoody, scarf, and a small bag. I wish it had some sort of felt or padding at the back because, as it doesn't, the hook moves and bangs the door often. If your doors are made of scratch-prone wood or delicate material, perhaps this isn't for you. For the rest, great value for money. 

USEFUL INFORMATION

Materials: Coated Iron. 

MIND: Indoors only. 

4/05/2026

Kmart Blind Dusters 3pc Set

I have Venetian blinds in my place, so I thought this duster would be great to clean my blinds racks easily. The duster is made of cheap plastic and the sleeve is a plushy microfibre fabric, which is easily washable; it comes with two complimentary sleeves. After using it, I find that the design would have been ideal if it had just one opening (a la tongs) not two. This isn't practical as you have to manually adjust the tons between the racks all the time. Also, it doesn't come with any extension handle, so you can only use it on the lower rack not the whole blinds. Cheap for sure, but also a waste of money and not much design thought behind.  
 
USEFUL INFORMATION
Measurements:  21cm (H) x 6cm (W) 
Materials: Frame: Polypropylene (PP) Microfibre: Polyester.

Kmart Easel Studio (161cm)

Good quality easels are really expensive, so I was thrilled to find this one at an affordable price at Kmart. It came in a flatpack, and I found it a bit challenging to put it together, but it ended like in the photo.  It's made of good quality sturdy wood and it is easily adjustable. A bargain for the price as similar easels would cost you double in, say, Officeworks and especially in an arts shop.
 
USEFUL INFO 
Measurements161cm (H) x 83cm (W) x  65cm (D).
Materials: Beechwood and meta

Kmart Desk Side Tray

I hesitated a bit to busy this sliding mesh under-desk drawer unit as I thought it wouldn't work with my Ikea desk tabletop. I'm glad that I bought it. It's extremely affordable and very practical. It has different compartments in different sizes, which are perfect to store different kinds of stationery. I have a good deal of pencils, biros, fountain pens, markers, erasers, sharpeners, sticky notes, small pen drives and scissors, and other small goodies inside. The biggest letdown is the rotating screws system, as they 're made of OK plastic and they need to be readjusted now and them, as they don't hold too tight due to being plastic. The back small compartments are a bit difficult to reach, so I put there things that I don't use often. 

MIND

It cannot be used outdoors, but who would use this outdoors?!

USEFUL INFO
  • Measurements 5cm (H) x 40cm (W) x 30cm (D) 
  • Weight 1.4 Kgs  
  • Holds 2 Kgs max 

Instructions Manual 

 

1/05/2026

Kmart 1 Drawer Wide Mesh Organiser

This light drawer is perfect for my office storage needs, but it can be used to organise a wardrobe or a kitchen cupboard as it's very roomy and you can put tons of stuff in it. 

 I have three of these stacked under my work desktop. I could have put a fourth one, but I have an Ikea square container of the same size on top, which I use as rubbish bin. The result is really neat and I have so much stuff put out of the freaking way. It makes the perfect under-desk unit because I can move this "unit" easily and I can put tons of stuff in it. I wish I could put castors to them, because it's perfect otherwise. You could use two of the Kmart small rectangular organised on top of this unit and compartmentalise the space better.   

The main downside is the rolling system, as the rails on which the baskets roll over are not shaped as well as they should and, sometimes, the baskets derail and get stuck, so I have to manually put them back on track. This isn't a big hassle at all, as this only happens sometimes, but it's a designer flaw and the baskets aren't that cheap. For the rest, the handles are very neat, but it would have been better if they protruded a bit so that usage is easier.   
 
USEFUL INFORMATION
Measurements: 15.8cm (H) x 34cm (W) x 38cm (D)
Maximum weight: Top layer 5kg, basket 5kg 
Materials: Iron with epoxy powder coating, wire and wood
Product weight: 1.16kg
 

1/01/2026

Anko Membrane Wired Keyboard (Beige, Blue & Orange)

Vintage meets contemporary and they have an affair. The result is a great pleasurable keyboard that makes the noise that I wanted to hear. It feels like putting my fingers on cushions.
 
I've been looking for this kind of vintage-inspired wired keyboard for a while. I didn't want to spend a fortune for it, so I saw this on Kmart and I gave it try. It's a keeper! 
 
This a compact keyboard with a full number pad; smaller than the average keyboard, but with the same features. I've tried this for several weeks already and I cannot be happier. I'm using this with an old laptop that still uses Windows 10, so I don't know how it works with a Windows 11 computer.
 
I LOVE
> Affordable but solidly built. 
> It has yummy looks, too. 
> The different functional keys are colour differentiated, so it's easier and more intuitive to use them. 
> Typing is really pleasurable. 
> The dry clicking noise.
> I can have the backlight on or off, and there is a purpose-made key for that. 
>  The sound wheels, which are prefect when you're working and listening to music, or relaxing and gaming or listening to an audiobook while checking emails. 
 
MIND
> It takes a bit to get used to the keyboard, but this happens with any new keyboard I've purchased as it forces one to put the fingers in different places and at different separation levels. 
> The connecting cable is USB.
 
USEFUL INFO
> Measurements 3.5cm H x 38.4cm W x 15cm D.  
> USB Cable: 150cm L.
> Power source 5V, 200mA 
> 94 keys plus 4 dedicated hot keys
> LED rainbow backlit.

10/10/2025

Bamboo and Plastic Desk Top Drawers

This is one of those Kmart items that I consider a staple at home. I have many of them stacked on each other in my art studio/home office. They're not only good looking, durable, roomy and easy to clean, but also fit well with the Ikea Skandi look that I love for my studio. I stuck them by using a bit of blue tack on the base. I have put some of them inside my shellves, and they look great, keeping all my stuff tidy and organised.

USEFUL INFO

Measurements: 12.1cm (H) x 33.7cm (W) x 24.2cm (D).

Materials: Polypropylene (PP) plastic and bamboo.

Product weight: 1.7kg.

10/08/2025

Kmart 4-Drawer Storage Unit on Wheels

Not fancy, not pretty, but a great storage solution if you're on a budget. This unit is perfect for garage, shed, and tools storage as well as a great shoe and toys cabinet. It's amazingly simply to put together without the need of any tool; it's like a large Lego puzzle. It has rudimentary wheels that help me move the unit around. Price is amazing for such a useful unit. I've had two of these for years, and they're still as new. On the flip side, they're a bit wobbly, made of plastic, and nothing you want to display around the home.  
 
USEFUL INFO 
Measurements: 70cm (H) x 31.5cm (W) x 43.5cm (D) / 2.3ft. (H) x 1ft. (W) x 1.4ft. (D). Drawers: 15cm (H) x 32cm (W) x 43.8cm (D).
Material: Polypropylene (PP).
Maximum weight capacity: 5kg (each drawer)

9/21/2025

Kmart Claw Hammer

This is a good solid hammer, nothing fancy about it. It hits the nail on the head :))) every time. It's quite heavy and works well for all purposes I've used it for. I dislike the handle length as makes storage difficult. For the rest, good value for money. Mind -- No longer for sale on Kmart.  

8/23/2025

Kmart Soft Toggle Contour Bath Mat

I never understood the use of these contour toilet mats until I started using them! Having this mat, makes such a difference while walking on my socks or barefoot, as my feet don't feel as cold but also rest on such a fluffy surface. 

This mat washes easily in the washing machine. I've had this for several years and washes without any special care and without losing its shape or the soft toggle deteriorating. Amazing value for money.   
 
USEFUL INFO
  • Measurements: 50cm (H) x 50cm (W)
  • Materials: Polyester and latex (back)
  • Mind: Don't use on vinyl/lino type flooring as staining may occur. 

8/18/2025

Kmart Foldable Two-Step Ladder

This is a must in any household. I have one foldable step ladder, but it's sometimes difficult for me to reach the  top level of my wardrobes and kitchen cupboards, or to access lamp bulbs, so this is ladder is perfect to do so without having to tiptoe and feeling that the step is wobbly or dangerous. The ladder folds and unfolds easily and it stays secure on the ground. 
It only holds 100 Kgs, which is the same weight that my small foldable step holds despite being 1/3 of the size. Yet, it's way more stable and I can reach higher as it has two steps.
 
This ladder is quite heavy (5 Kgs) and also tall and bulky. The curved handle is covered in a soft cushioned foam to make transportation more comfortable. 
 
Great value for money.  
 
USEFUL INFORMATION
Measurements: 84cm (H) x 46cm (W) x 48cm (D).
Materials: Iron, plastic, steel, ethylene vinyl acetate (EVA), polyethylene (PE), polypropylene (PP) and thermoplastic rubber (TPR)
Maximum weight capacity: 100kg 
Product weight: 5kg 

8/17/2025

Kmart 3pc Stainless-Steel Strainer Set

This three-piece set of strainers is just great to have at home and I use it all the time. The strainers/colanders are made of stainless steel and wash easily. I use the different sizes for different purposes, from draining rice, pasta an boiled veggies, to getting rid of coffee/tea grounds, draining tinned beans or tinned fruit, just to mention some of my most common. They are stackable, which saves space in the kitchen drawers. Great value for money, as well.
 
USEFUL INFORMATION
Materials: Stainless steel
Measurements: 
 Small: 24.5cm (L) x 4.3cm (H) x 10.8cm (Dia.)
 Medium: 34cm (L) x 6cm (H) x 15 (Dia.)
 Large: 41.5cm (L) x 5cm (H) x 19.8cm (Dia.)

Kmart 15-litre DrySack

I was excited to see that Kmart sells this dry sacks, which are perfect for outdoor activities, camping and to keep an emergency kit at home. This bag is made of good quality sturdy waterproof plastic and has sealed waterproof seams. The top seams roll down and then the attached buckle keeps all  tied together creating a carry-on handle. 
 
The Velcro part is just one side of the Velcro, so to speak. It doesn't stick together. I think this is how it's supposed to be, as you have to roll down the two seams. However, this doesn't completely seal the top part of the bag. Said differently, it doesn't prevents water from entering the bag if, for example, the bag falls on a river, lake or the ocean. This is just a guess, as this hasn't happened to me. On the other hand, the material allows the bag to float, or so does the makers say. 
 
The product page says that it comes with a carry strap seam, but the band is not provided. The product page photos don't show the strap either. The strap is only provided with the 20-litre pack and is missing on other sizes, like this one. That's Ok, you can reuse any band you have from old bags or backpacks, but the information is not truthful.  
 
Excellent value for money.  
 
USEFUL INFORMATION
Capacity: 15 litre.
Material: 190T polyester taffeta. 
Measurements: 50cm (H) x 23.5cm (diam) 
Product weight: 0.13kg 

8/16/2025

Kmart Soft Toggle Bath Mat

I've had several of these in different colours at home for several years and in constant use. They are wonderfully soft and cushiony, which is especially enjoyable when standing barefoot on with your socks only on them. 
 
They easily wash in the washing machine, don't lose their shape or cushioning, and they don't shade. Also, they dry off quickly . 
 
The main downsides are, first, that the edges get stripped or ragged, and, secondly, that the material attracts hair balls on the floor or the washing machine. Not bad per se, but you have to remove those manually.  
 
USEFUL INFORMATION 
Size: 90cm (L) x 60cm (W)
Materials: Polyester (front) and styrene ethylene butylene styrene (SEBS) (back).
Care: Machine wash with like colours. 
MIND: Don't use on vinyl/lino flooring as it can stain them.  

8/15/2025

Kmart 2 Drawer Mesh Organiser

These two-drawer organisers are a hit with me and my place. They've allowed me to tidy up my kitchen under-sink cupboards, my bathroom vanity, my laundry and my pantry. They're a bit pricey, but they're stackable, are very roomy and I can put tons of things inside. They stand quite a lot of weight and are easily movable and modular.  In all honesty they save so much space and all my spaces look tidy and organised. 
 
The main downside is the rolling in-rolling out system, as the rails on which the baskets roll over are not shaped properly, so the baskets tend  to derail and get stuck and I have to manually lift them and then put them back on track. 
 
They're a bit pricey for the quality, but they work for so many spaces and are durable.  
 
USEFUL INFO
Measurements: 30.5cm (H) x 17cm (W) x 38cm (D)
Maximum weight: Top layer: 5kg,  Basket: 3kg
Materials: Iron with Epoxy powder coating, wire and wood
Weight: 1.37kg