Nice Set of Cleaning Tools For Any Home

There are times I can be a cleanaholic. I just get going and clean everything in sight. My husband has mixed feelings about it since a lot of times I clean like crazy is when I am stressed or upset about something. I take my frustration out on the dirt instead of people, well most of the time.

I am always looking for new and improved cleaning tools. There seem to be so many wonderful improvements in things even from when I first started keeping house 32 years ago. So many fun new things to use. But classic things with a small twist are just as good. That's why I like this Household Cleaning Set from Houzem.

The cleaning set has all kinds of great tools for any home and I plan on sharing these with my youngest son who is moving into a new home soon. He'll need them! The set comes with the following items:
~ plunger
~ dish cleaning brush
~ car cleaning brush
~ toilet brush set
~ squeegee
~ dust pan and hand broom
~ fabric cleaning brush

All of the pieces are nice, but there are a few that stick out a little, and not because of the bright green color either. The plunger is one. It works, but to be honest, it is not the best plunger to have, though it is much better than not having one.

Another piece that I like is the toilet cleaning brush set. It has the big brush, that works well and the holder, but it also has a small brush to help clean smaller places. It works great to get around the hinges on the toilet seat and around the base of the toilet next to the floor. it has it's own little spot to sit so you always know where it is and it does not get used for some other cleaning project. That would just be icky!

I also really like the dust pan and hand broom. The angle of both makes sweeping up small messes so easy without contorting your body to get to it. The edge of the dust pan has a nice rubber lip that helps prevent small things from slipping underneath it.

All three of the brushes are nice and they have comfortable handles to hold on to while you clean. The bristles are sturdy enough to take hard cleaning without damaging what they are cleaning. We like all three of them. We also like the squeegee too. It helps me keep ahead of my dogs who love to put their noses on every window in the house. I feel like I am cleaning windows all the time and this squeegee helps me keep the job a lot shorter a gets my windows sparkly clean.

This would make a great house warming present for someone or even a shower present. I like it and I am pretty sure my son will gt a lot of use out of it!

You can purchase the Houzem Household Cleaning Set HERE!

This reviewer received the product free or at a discounted price in order to bring you an honest review. No other form of compensation was given. All opinions are those of the reviewer.

Coffee House Coffee Without the Coffee House

Most anyone who meets me for the first time very quickly realizes how much I love coffee. They will see me with a travel mug in my hand pretty much everywhere. My husband has teased me from time-to-time that the mugs are an extension of my arms. He's kind of right.

Coffee, in my opinion is good made in several ways, but my favorite and to me the most flavorful kind in made with a French Press. It's bolder, richer, more flavorful, and a lot more good things! So when I got the chance to try out the French Press Travel Mug from MIRA Brands I was excited!

The travel mug is made of stainless steel with a high quality insulation, and double walled. You can pour boiling water inside and you will not feel the heat on the outside, except right at the top near the lid. And even there it is only slightly warm. It will also keep cold drinks nice and cold for some time too. I honestly have not tested how long it will stay hot or cold because I drink the contents before I can figure it out.

The Mug holds 12 ounces of water, but when you add the grounds to the mug and then the water only about 11 ounces actually fit. It didn't come with instructions, but the general rule is 1-2 tbsp of coffee per 6 ounces of water. I tried the 2 tbsp the first time and liked it well enough to continue using that measurement. When I pour in the hot water I let it brew for 5 minutes and keep the lid of the mug on without depressing the plunger to keep it hot while it brews. After 5 minutes, I slowly depress the plunger till it can't go any farther, just as I would my full-size French Press.

I do have a few small complaints about the mug. One is that if I want to add cream or sugar it's not easy. I have to pour it in through the small opening I drink from. From there I can't stir it very well since the only thing that fits in the opening would be a small stir stick or straw.

The other complaint is that the drink hole opening does not seal shut. It does snap open so it doesn't flap around while you are drinking from it, but I do wish that it would seal shut to keep the heat in a little longer.

The bottom of the mug has a nice silicone base that keeps it from slipping around wherever you set it. It can be washed by hand in the sink or all parts can be washed in the dishwasher.

Overall I like the mug and will be using it on the go and in the house (I have tendency of leaving my mugs around and then forgetting about them to find them later cold).

You can purchase your own MIRA Brands French Press Mug HERE!

The reviewer has been compensated with receiving the product free in order to bring you an honest review. All opinions are those of the reviewer.