Product review: 3M General Purpose 45 Spray Adhesive for high density foam

I purchased this spray to glue upholstery high-density foam, and it did a really nice job.  Not only did it do a good job, but it also had no odor.  The fact that this is an unscented glue was a pleasant surprise!

When you spray it on, you, need to wait a bit until it becomes tacky. I found wearing gloves very helpful as when it gets on your skin; it is hard to get off (yep, I started without gloves).

You can find it on Amazon by following this link.


Ali Julia review ★★★★★

Product review: MOSFiATA Rechargeable Headlamp

This headlamp has 10 different lamps (6 white LED bulbs, 2 yellow bulbs, and 2 red bulbs), and several settings are very bright. I was worried that so many bulbs would make the headlight heavy, but that worry was unfounded. The headlamp weight 8.5 oz.

The straps on the headlamp are highly adjustable and fit both my relative small head and my husband, who has a larger head.


This headlamp has a nice feature that allows me to see how much life the batteries have left.  If I press a button on the battery compartment,  the battery power indicator lights up, showing me the battery level.

The light is mounted on a bracket which can be ratcheted to angle down so it can be aimed.  The ratcheting mechanism is smooth and re-positions the headlamp easily.

The top of the headlamp has two buttons that control which bulbs are on. There are quite a few combinations, I usually keep pressing until I get the amount of light I desire in a given situation. There are a lot of combinations, so I have not memorized all of them.

The headlamp runs on two 18650 batteries (included). It has a built-in battery charger, and a micro USB cord is included in the package.

You can find it on Amazon by following this link.


Ali Julia review ★★★★★

Product review: Water Flosser Cordless Dental Oral Irrigator by MOSPRO

This is my second water flosser and I, guess, until you try a couple you don't know the differences between features that work well and those that do don't work well.  Don't get me wrong, this flosser works, but I don't like many of its features in comparison to my old flosser made by Gurin.

1. The reservoir of this flosser is smaller compared to my original flosser, I often need to refill it during one flossing session.
2. The bottle is thick, so it is not as comfortable to hold as a more ergonomically shaped bottle
3.  This flosser is made out of two pieces. The reservoir is a removable part. I prefer a one-piece flosser I had before because it never leaked.  The locking mechanism on this irrigator is flimsy, and it feels like it will not last a long time.  Sometimes it is difficult to lock. If it does not lock correctly, the bottle leaks. Yes, this design allows me to clean the container, but the locking mechanism is flimsy.
4. The water is re-filled from opening at the very bottom of the container, and I can't fully fill it, so it adds to the first issue of having a small reservoir
5. The opening for refilling water does not close well sometimes, and if it does not close well then it leaks
6. The flosser comes with a little silicone plug that covers the recharging port. The plug is not attached to the bottle and is very small. The plug is very easy to lose, and in fact, it did get lost after about 2 weeks.

Why did not I buy the old flosser again? I was hoping to find one with a battery that lasts longer. The battery of the old flosser no longer can hold a charge long enough to provide a full flossing session. I used it somewhere between 1 to 2 years.  Now I am thinking I would have been happier if I bought the old one again.

You can find it on Amazon by following this link.

Ali Julia review ★★★☆☆

Product review: Clorox ToiletWand Disinfecting Refills, Disposable Wand Heads - Rainforest Rush

I have been using Clorox refills for many years.  I tried the original scent and the one label "rainforest," I like the "rainforest" better as it does not have a strong Clorox scent of the original.

The design of the pads changes over the years. Initially, they had more loft, and I liked them, then they became thinner and initially in that that new design adhesive was not strong enough and they fell apart during cleaning.  However, during the last two years, they fixed this problem.  The rainforest variety smells much better.  I use them once a week, and this keeps the chore from being unpleasant.

You can find it on Amazon by following this link.


Ali Julia review ★★★★★

Product review: NEXAS NL101 Code Reader ODBII

I used this scanner with the Honda CRV. It worked without problems.  This is all in one unit, it does not attach your phone, instead it displays information on the build-in the screen.  This unit feels a bit dated because it does not have a touch screen face. Instead one needs to use up-down-left-right controls on the unit.  I found myself touching the screen as it is hard to untrain yourself from using modern apps on the phone.

The Nexas scanner is simple to install and simple to use. All cars and light trucks built and sold in the United States after January 1, 1996, were required to be OBD II equipped. The connector is very distinctive looking, I am including a picture of it in my video for reference. In my car, the connector was located under my dash, slightly to the right of the steering wheel.

The scanner showed me diagnostic information in my car, including the health of my car battery.  You can use it to clear codes if necessary.

You can find it on Amazon by following this link.

Ali Julia review ★★★★☆

Product review: Burt Bees fruity toothpaste

I do not like the flavor of mint, so I purchased "Fruit Fusion" by Burt Bees.  This is the first Burt Bees product I did not like.  The flavor has a mint flavor with a sweet undertone. Very disappointing.

The desing of the tube is nice: it can stand on its cap and closes well.  It comes sealed.  It contains fluoride.  But if you looking for mint free toothpaste, don't buy it.


You can find it on Amazon by following this link.

Ali Julia review ★★★☆☆

Product review: Aukee Car Seat Cushion, Office Chair Wheelchair Mat Memory Foam Pad Cushion

Aukee cushion is approximately 1" thick memory foam.  The foam is thinner at the edges; then it is in the middle.  It is shorter than the car seat, but because it is thin and is thinner at the edges, it does not dig into my thighs as the thicker pillows.  It does not give me much lift, so it did not work for the purposes of getting my head higher on the non-adjustable Tesla Model 3 headrest. However, I found it very comfortable in the office chair.

One side of the cushion is black, the other side is non-slippery beige material.  If you are not looking for a lift, it does add softness to any seat.

You can find it on Amazon by following this link.

Ali Julia review ★★★★☆