Product review: Orthland Photo Studio LightBox Lightbox 16"

 

I have an old collapsible 16" lightbox and rarely use it because it is so hard to collapse (it is one of those wireframes that you need to twist just right to fold).  By comparison, this lightbox is so easy to put together. All I need to do is use snaps to lock the box into shape and the slide lights and light shades into the holes in the frame.  It takes 3 minutes to put together and 2 minutes to disassemble.  The lightbox comes with both black and white backgrounds, two light panels, and a light diffuser.  There is a controller that allows me to change the brightness of the light.

The box comes with a nice canvas case that allows storing the box neatly.  The package includes a detailed manual that shows how to put the box together.  However, I did not need to consult it; the assembly is evident and straightforward.

I hope the attached video demonstrates how to set it up and how it works.  It works well!

You can find it on Amazon by following this link.

Ali Julia review ★★★★★

Product review: AOKLANT Pet Food Can Cover, the Universal Silicone can lid

 

Even though this can cover is a perfect fit for can food cans, we learned that we couldn't use them because the cats refuse to eat the food that was in the refrigerator. They love the same food when it is freshly opened. We tried warming in the microwave and leaving it sitting on the kitchen table; somehow, they know it is not fresh and refuse to eat it.

I found that these covers do work with other containers (human food) - like soup cans, tuna cans, tea tins.  Those are not as useful - we rarely eat half a can of soup.  Note that these covers do not work with yogurt containers because their edges are too thick.

You can find it on Amazon by following this link.

Ali Julia review ★★★☆☆

Product review: MJIYA Magnifying Glass with Light, MJIYA LED Illuminated Magnifier with 3X 45X High Magnification

 

This magnifying glass is helpful to me to read the small print on product labels or labels with low contrast.  The Mag glass has two lenses: 3X is large and easy to use, and 45X is a small lens that is hard to use but sometimes helpful in looking at a small area in great detail.  I mostly use the 3X.  The magnifying glass has two small LED lights for the 3X lens and one small LES light for the 45X lens.

You can find it on Amazon by following this link.

Ali Julia review ★★★★★

Product review: Re:Claim Liquid Laundry Detergent

 This laundry detergent comes in a small bottle (only 17 oz); it claims to be enough for ten loads - we will see. If I can get ten loads of it, it will be $1.50 per load, fairly expensive.

On the positive side, it works well, and I like how it smells. Not your typical Tide/All detergent artificial scent, it is more natural and mild.

You can find it on Amazon by following this link.

Ali Julia review ★★★★☆

Product review: Organic Onion Granules by CARMEL ORGANICS Store

 I always have dried onion on hand in the kitchen for emergencies. The granules are very tiny, so they provide no texture when cooked. I prefer slightly larger onion chunks. However, the flavor of the granules is fine.  I do not like pouches as a packaging option, the zipper at the tops often comes underdone, making the product go bad faster, and if it falls on its side, it creates a mess. I had to move it to a container with a lid.

You can find it on Amazon by following this link.

Ali Julia review ★★★☆☆

Product review: Battery-powered Lpotds Shower Brush Cleaning Brush

 

The motor on this shower brush is too feeble for the job.  When I press the brush against my skin, even lightly, it stops rotating.  It runs on three AA batteries.  The battery compartment did not look very well water proved. Well, at least batteries will not generate the current strong enough to cause harm if it malfunctions.

The stock shows several heads that are not included in the package.  For example, a silicone massage head is not included.  Foamed fur brush included in my package looks different; it has no bristles.

The handle is shorter than all my other bath brushes, and it has no curve to comfortably reach the back.

Disappointing brush in many respects.

You can find it on Amazon by following this link.

Ali Julia review ★☆☆☆☆

 

Product review: arex Premium Commode Liners 24 Pack

 The bags bit a variety of toilet shapes; the power does a reasonable job absorbing liquid. I did not expect it to absorb the smell, and it does not.

What I did not like is that the bags shed powder outside. As I stretched the bag out on my desk to take a photo of the clean bag, the table became covered with the powder.  Now I know to hold the bag over the toilet as I unwrap it.

You can find it on Amazon by following this link.

Ali Julia review ★★★★☆