OnlyHuman
Member Since: January 5, 2015Reviews
OxiClean™ MaxForce™ Foam Laundry Pre-Treater
Given more of a chance, I think Oxi Clean MaxForce Foam Laundry Pre-Treater would do a decent job at pre-treating stains. I was excited to have #gotitfree through ChickAdvisor to review but I didn't actually have a chance to try it out more than... +
Given more of a chance, I think Oxi Clean MaxForce Foam Laundry Pre-Treater would do a decent job at pre-treating stains. I was excited to have #gotitfree through ChickAdvisor to review but I didn't actually have a chance to try it out more than once before reviewing it. Having said that, the stains that I put it on (one of my daughter's pj t-shirts with a lot of stains) came out pretty well considering I only let the pre-treater set in on the stain for five minutes and they weren't fresh stains in the least. I am actually excited that the instructions say that you can "let stand 5 minutes to up to a week depending on the severity of the stain" because that is more in line with how I do laundry. In the future, as soon as I notice a stain on a garment, I will go and grab this product, put it on the stain, and then throw it into a laundry basket because I know I will be washing it within a week. -
OxiClean™ Colour Shield Laundry Stain Remover Powder
Oxi Clean Colour Shield Laundry Stain Remover didn't do it for me :( I had used Oxi Clean products in the past and didn't notice any outstanding results but I was hopeful that this product I received #gotitfree through Chick Advisor would be the... +
Oxi Clean Colour Shield Laundry Stain Remover didn't do it for me :(
I had used Oxi Clean products in the past and didn't notice any outstanding results but I was hopeful that this product I received #gotitfree through Chick Advisor would be the turnaround point for me. Unfortunately, it wasn't.
The first time I used it, I just added it to the drum of my HE washer before adding my load of white clothes as per the "Add to Every Load" instructions. Because I use cold water detergent for my whites, and don't feel I should have to go out of my way to change the way I usually do laundry, I still ran the load on cold. Note that the instructions do say that it "works best in warm to hot water".
When I didn't notice any difference in the clothes that came out of that wash, I decided to use the "Remove Tough Stains" directions the next time I did a load. These instructions suggest soaking clothes for 1 - 6 hours in a solution of OxiClean and the warmest water recommended by the garment care label. Keeping in mind that I have an HE washing machine, I had to research how to use my machine to soak. (The only solution I could find was to run my washer with the clothes in it for about five minutes until it was done "filling" with water and then pressing "pause" in the cycle and allowing the clothes to sit in the little bit of water an HE washer "fills" with and let them sit for an hour before allowing the washer to continue it's cycle. Again, I did not see any difference in my clothes.
The third time I used it (again for whites), I used the other OxiClean Product I "#gotitfree" directly on the stains and that seemed to lift some of the stains off. But that's for another review. Using the Oxi Clean Laundry Stain Remover Powder in conjunction with the secondary stain removing product I received and again letting the laundry soak for an hour in the HE washer still didn't completely remove some stains. (I was paying particular attention to one shirt for the purpose of this review.)
Maybe if I didn't wash all of my clothes in cold water, this product would have worked better but again, I don't feel that I should have to change my washing routine with the "hope" that a stain removing product will work.
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Catelli Ancient Grains Rotini
As excited as my family and I were about trying this pasta - we all found it hard to retain that excitement once we tried it. The pasta was made according to the recipe "Rotini with 3-peas and pesto" I received in the #ChickAdvisor #gotitfree... +
As excited as my family and I were about trying this pasta - we all found it hard to retain that excitement once we tried it. The pasta was made according to the recipe "Rotini with 3-peas and pesto" I received in the #ChickAdvisor #gotitfree package (which was a pleasure to unwrap, btw!) but we found the finished product to be dry and rather bland. Perhaps if we tried it with a different recipe or cooking it a different way (it was cooked according to the instructions on the box) we would enjoy it more. Very thankful for the opportunity to be able to try this, though! I'd probably be willing to give it another try using a different recipe in the future. -
Catelli Smart Veggie Spaghetti
My family LOVED the Catelli Smart Veggie Spaghetti. My husband made the suggested recipe of "Creamy One Pot Spaghetti" that was included in my package (#gotitfree via ChickAdvisor!) using the 'tips' of replacing the broccoli with cauliflower... +
My family LOVED the Catelli Smart Veggie Spaghetti. My husband made the suggested recipe of "Creamy One Pot Spaghetti" that was included in my package (#gotitfree via ChickAdvisor!) using the 'tips' of replacing the broccoli with cauliflower florets and the ham with sliced, cooked chicken breast. My two daughters aged 13 y/o and 15 y/o ate it with compliments and absolutely no complaints. We are all looking forward to having this again. I found that a smaller portion of this (compared to regular spaghetti) filled me up and kept me feeling full longer. (The box that we received the samples in - #gotitfree - was a pleasure to unwrap. I felt like royalty and was pleasantly surprised at the 'extras'!!) Thank you #ChickAdvisor and #tryCatelli! -
NIVEA Essential Lip Balm
I loved everything about this product I was asked to review as part of the Chick Advisor Product Review Club. The suggested retail price of $1.99 is absolutely perfect as is the moisturizing of my lips after applying this. My lips were literally... +
I loved everything about this product I was asked to review as part of the Chick Advisor Product Review Club. The suggested retail price of $1.99 is absolutely perfect as is the moisturizing of my lips after applying this. My lips were literally soft and velvety from the moment I applied it to the time I went to bed. I am so happy I was chosen to review this product. #gotitfree -
NIVEA Protect & Care Anti-perspirant/Deodorant
I loved the simpleness of the packaging for this product and the way that the anti-perspirant/deodorant felt when applied but I did not find that it offered ample protection for a whole day in the least. I would usually have to re-apply once I got... +
I loved the simpleness of the packaging for this product and the way that the anti-perspirant/deodorant felt when applied but I did not find that it offered ample protection for a whole day in the least. I would usually have to re-apply once I got home from work - especially if I had somewhere else to be because my armpits just did not feel right. The odor protection was definitely not up to par for me :( -
Nivea Creme
I was surprised at how small the container was when I received Nivea products to review #gotitfree from Chick Advisor but good things do come in small packages, I guess!! I used the Nivea Creme every morning (and also added one drop of an essentia... +
I was surprised at how small the container was when I received Nivea products to review #gotitfree from Chick Advisor but good things do come in small packages, I guess!! I used the Nivea Creme every morning (and also added one drop of an essentia oil) and loved how soft it made my skin feel. The first time I used it, I actually used too much...and I hardly used any to begin with! My forehead felt a little bit oily (not from my EO) by the time early evening rolled around but it wasn't a 'disgusting' oily feeling at all. -
NIVEA Creme Care Facial Cleansing Wipes
I had no reason to wear make-up during the time frame I was given to complete this review as part of the Chick Advisor Product Review Club but my 13 year old daughter LOVES wearing make-up and was more than willing to give them a try for me :) She... +
I had no reason to wear make-up during the time frame I was given to complete this review as part of the Chick Advisor Product Review Club but my 13 year old daughter LOVES wearing make-up and was more than willing to give them a try for me :) She found that these wipes caused her eyes to burn - something that hasn't happened with other brands of wipes that she has used in the past. As for removing make-up, she felt they did an "okay" job but there was definitely no "wow" factor attached. #gotitfree -
NIVEA Creme Care All-in-One Facial Cleansing Lotion
I loved how only a little bit of this product was all that was needed to cleanse my face before bed! My face felt soft (and clean) after every use and still felt good after a full night of sleep! Considering how little of this product is needed per... +
I loved how only a little bit of this product was all that was needed to cleanse my face before bed! My face felt soft (and clean) after every use and still felt good after a full night of sleep! Considering how little of this product is needed per use, the suggested price of $8.99 is reasonable - but I wouldn't pay more than that. -
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