As Seen on TV: The Furminator
Filed under: Video
Stars: 3 out of 5
Cost: Three tubes for $19.99 plus $8.95 for shipping and handling, bringing the total to $28.94.
Claim: Repairs almost any fabric,fast way to fix rips, make hems, leaves no stains.
Pros: Works well with textures like leather and thinner fabrics.
Cons: Won't hold thicker fabrics like jeans. Has a very strong smell, like nail polish remover and is highly flammable.
As Seen on TV Product Reviews
Mighty Mendit
Stars: 3 out of 5
Cost: Three tubes for $19.99 plus $8.95 for shipping and handling, bringing the total to $28.94.
Claim: Repairs almost any fabric,fast way to fix rips, make hems, leaves no stains.
Pros: Works well with textures like leather and thinner fabrics.
Cons: Won't hold thicker fabrics like jeans. Has a very strong smell, like nail polish remover and is highly flammable.
The Clapper
Stars: 3 out of 5
Cost: $24.95 plus $6.95 shipping and handling for a total of $31.98.
Claim: It turns up to two plug-in lights or equipment on and off with claps.
Pros: Simple to use.
Cons: Loud noises can confuse The Clapper into thinking it's time to turn off.
RoboMaid aka RoboMop
Stars: 2 out of 5
Cost: $7.49, plus $9.40 for shipping and handling, so the price really is $16.89
Claim: Dusts your floors for you so you don't have to
Pros: RoboMaid really excels at amusement for animals and young children.
Cons: Its pad does collect dust and pet hair, but just moves around anything else in its path.
Windshield Wonder
Stars: 2 out of 5
Cost: Buy one get one free for $10, but add in $6.99 each for shipping and handling and the price really is $23.98
Claim:"Clean Windshields Without Stretching or Straining," uses tap water instead of cleaners...
Pros: Gets hard to reach spaces, works for mirrors at home and leaves windows streak free.
Cons: The cost of the Windshield Wonder is a little high and you could get the same results from any microfiber cloth.
ShamWow!
Stars: 3 out of 5
Cost: $19.95 + $7.95 P/H on Web site
Claim: It's like a chamois, a towel and a sponge.It holds 12 times its weight in liquid. Easily removes stains, doesn't drip or make a mess, machine washable, lasts 10 years.
Pros: It did the job nicely and the cloth held the water in the fabric. Was not messy. Upheld most of its claims.
Cons: The bold orange and purple colors are not pleasing to the eyes. After use the fabric gets ratty, would be shocked if it lasted 10 years as claimed.
Snuggie
Stars: 1 out of 5
Cost: $19.95 + $7.95 P/H on Web site, but our tester found one for $15 at Walgreens
Claim: The blanket with sleeves keeps you totally warm and gives you the freedom to use your hands.
Pros: It was warm and it was a good conversation starter.
Cons: You overheat after about 5 minutes, and it's so long it's impractical. Your hands and arms get lost in giant wizard sleeves, so movement is actually rather restricted. It's just a backwards robe, so your entire back is exposed -- and not so snug.
Debbie Meyer ColdCuts Bags
Stars: 1 out of 5
Cost: $4.99
Claim: Revolutionary new way to prolong the life of your cold cuts. These incredible bags keep cold cuts fresh for up to fourteen days and are reusable up to 10 times each.
Pros: None
Cons: Tester did not notice much of a prolonged life compared to regular storage bags. Seemed like too much work reusing the bags -- the bags got slimy and were hard to clean.
Pedi Paws
Stars: 4 out of 5
Cost: $19.99
Claim: The incredible pet nail trimmer won't crack, splinter or break nails. It's fast, easy & gentle.
Pros: Easy to use once pet is used to having nails filed. It eliminates mess of traditional trimming & has quiet motor.
Cons: Requires time and patience to get pet used to it. It was a challenge to keep hyper dog calm long enough to file all nails. Unit head is a little bulky for use on small dogs.
Mini Power Pods
Stars: 3 out of 5
Cost: $9.99 for 4-pack
Claim: No wiring or AC power needed. Adhesive backing lets you install them instantly, anywhere. Super bright LEDs last up to 50,000 hours.
Pros: The lights are very easy to use and can be stuck just about anywhere; once you stick them they stay put.
Cons: Only three of the four worked out of the pack. The blue tint is a little off-putting, but normal for LED lights.
EZ Foldz Folding Step Stool
Stars: 5 out of 5
Cost: $14.95
Claim: Unique patented design makes stool extremely stable and sturdy enough to hold up to 300 pounds. Folds less than 2" wide, only weighs about 3 pounds and is easy to carry.
Pros: Works exactly as advertised: Very handy, tucks away in small spaces, easy to carry and raises you up by 9 inches.
Cons: Step on the stool across the bend or it may give way on you.














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8-25-2010 @ 8:37PM
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