Product review: Homewizer Extra Large, 23” x 18” Silicone Dish Drying Mat - does not lay flat

I purchased a large silicone drying mat. It is 23 inches by 18 inches. I received it folded many times, and I cannot get it to lay flat. It is disappointing. It would have been better if it had been mailed flat or rolled.

It has ridges for dripping and a hole on one side for hanging. Even though the hole is convenient for storing the mat, and it is slightly raised, it still lets the water seep out onto the counter. It would be better if the mat had a loop instead of a hole.

You can find it on Amazon by following this link.

Ali Julia review ★★☆☆☆

Review of Homewizer Extra Large, 23” x 18” Silicone Dish Drying Mat
 

Product review: Dr. Uang watering can - when one gallon can is not not one gallon

 

I purchased a watering can advertised as a one gallon watering can. When I received this can, it looked small. Sure enough, it is not one gallon, as stated in the description. It measured 3/4 of the gallon, which is about what you get when you convert 3 liters into gallons. The description should be more accurate when sold in the US market.

The spout is made out of three pieces. I think it will start leaking soon because I have hard water that will gum up the connections. The water comes out in a very gentle shower, which I like.

However, the size is not described correctly, and the size is the major factor in the rating.

You can find it on Amazon by following this link.

Ali Julia review ★★☆☆☆

Review of DR.UANG Store Outdoor Watering Can for Plants 1 gallon

Product review: Slofunife Pinwheels - Step-by-step slow-mo video of pinwheel assembly

 

These spinners are visually appealing and add a decorative touch to my garden. I installed them with the intention of deterring rabbits from my vegetables.

I used to see the rabbit family continuously through the day, While I haven't observed any rabbits on the first day after installation, it is too early to determine their effectiveness definitively. If they stops avoiding them, they still look pretty.


Assembly was straightforward after understanding the initial step, which involved attaching the leaves to the yellow clips for subsequent threading through the plastic arm.

The spinwheels are pretty sturdy; the sticks, however, are not. They are made out of plastic straws, and some were loose-fitting. Two out of twelve too were loose. I had to make them shorter by throwing out the loose parts.




Review of Slofunife Reflective Pinwheels
 

You can find these spinners on Amazon by following this link.

Ali Julia review ★★★★☆

Product review: Portable Travel Toilet Handheld Peri Water Bottle Manual Bidet foldable

 I have used manual bidets (Perl bottles) as part of my routine for many years. I have tried many models, and this review is based on a comparison of the materials and the construction of the ones I have tried:

1. Some bottles are made of plastic, while others are made out of silicone. I prefer silicone bottles because they are much easier to squeeze because silicone is softer and more pliable. When it is hard to squeeze, it is harder to generate a strong stream. This bottle is made out of silicone, so my first reaction was very positive. However, because this bottle is made to fold, it collapses in your hands as it empties; the air cannot re-enter the bottle, and thus, the bottle does not generate a good stream.

2. This bottle does not have an air valve on the bottom. The valve allows the air to enter as you squeeze, making generating a strong stream easier. The bottle without a valve makes very loud gurgling noises when the air goes in and out. If you are trying to be discreet in a public bathroom, it could be embarrassing. A bottle with a valve is silent. Because this silicone bottle folds as it empties due to its construction, the air has a hard time entering the bottle, and you need to straighten it out with your hands so the air can enter the bottle so you can continue to keep squeezing out the water. The result is a weak stream and getting your underwear wet as you don't have good control of the stream.

3. The package includes a waterproof pouch, which is very helpful when using the bottle away from home. The pouch is big enough to accommodate the bottle in its expanded form. This pouch is the best part of the entire package because it seals well. I am definitely going to use it with my other Perl bottles, where the bottle itself is unlikely to be used much.

4. It comes with a nozzle cover and a spray tip. The spray is stronger with the tip and nozzle removed.

5. The bottle folds. Its folding mechanism works very well. Unfortunately, the side effect of being foldable is poor spraying.

Overall, the folding is excellent, but the spraying functionality is poor. Perhaps adding an air valve to the bottom of the bottle could rescue the overall design.

You can find it on Amazon by following this link. 

  Ali Julia review ★★★☆☆

Review of wilieskata Foldable Portable Handheld Peri Bidet Water Bottle

Product review: Flexible Grabber Drain Snake Hair Drain Clog Remover Tool (does not work)

 

 After a plugged toilet that cost me a bundle, I decided to get this snake. Unfortunately, it is not very good, so I suspect I will have to call a plumber again if the situation repeats.

Here are the problems:
1. The snake is very stiff; it is quite hard to operate (squeeze)
2. The grasping fingers are very difficult to control; out of 10 tries, I could grab a cloth only twice. This was on the table where the conditions were ideal.
3. Once the fingers grasped the item, they barely held it. A slight pull disengaged the cloth from the fingers. Pulling it out of the toilet or drain would cause the fingers to lose grasp within a second.

This tool's head is too large to fit into drains, it does fit the toilet, but its grasping ability is very limited.

Overall, I would not recommend this tool.

Ali Julia review ★☆☆☆☆

You can find it on Amazon by following this link.

Review of Wanjotec Flexible Grabber Drain Snake

Product review: Rechargable Book Light by from 86lux store Book Light by from 86lux store, free standing light (vodeo review)

 

 This light can clip to a book, as well be freestanding.  Even though it works well as a book light, lighting both pages at the same time, I am using this light as a portable light to light the area where I need to see (desk, bedside). I like that it is small, rechargeable, and provides enough light in spaces without room for a bigger light. The light can tilt down and sideways, so it is easy to position it any way you need.


You can find it on Amazon by following this link.

Ali Julia review ★★★★★    

Review of Rechargeable Book Light by from 86lux store Book Light by from 86lux store

Product review: Electric Ear Dryer for Swimmer’s Ear by Tilcare - Ear Air Dryer (video product review)

 

I like:
- Good idea: warm ear flows into the ear and dries it
- Helps with drying out the ears
- Comes with three tips, so it can be used by multiple people
- Comes with a carrying case

I do not like:
- Starts and ends with a loud beep. I need to remebmer to turn it on and turn it off when it is not near th ear.

You can find it on Amazon by following this link.

Ali Julia review ★★★★☆  

Review of Electric Ear Dryer for Swimmer’s Ear by Tilcare