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 ★★★☆☆

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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.

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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 ★★★★★    

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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 ★★★★☆  

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Product review: Ringke Fusion Google Pixel 8 Pro Case (video product review)

 

I waited to review the case until I got the new phone. The phone arrived today, and here we go. The fit is perfect. In the past, I have had clear cases that did not adhere all around the phone edge, but there were no such problems with this case. All buttons and openings lined up perfectly. It goes on with a pleasant snap.

In the past, I used pure TPU cases. This case is a hybrid, which means the back is stiff (Polycarbonate), and the edges are softer with more give (Thermoplastic Polyurethane). Once the case is on the phone, it looks and feels exactly like my previous TPU cases. I have dropped the old phone several times on paved roads, and the phone survived without damage.

Now, about yellowing, I took off my clear case from the Pixel6Pro (2 years old), and even though it was also supposedly non-yellowing TPU, it was clearly yellowing around the edges. On the phone, it did not look terrible, but I could see the "dirty" edges. The material, however, is still pliable and protective. I expect this case to look the same in two years. I will probably replace the case if I keep the new phone longer than 2 years.

You can find it on Amazon by following this link.

Ali Julia review ★★★★★  

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Product review: BLACK+DECKER Dusbuster Handheld Vacuum, Cordless, Gray (HHVK415B01)

 

I own several hand-held vacuums and there are determined that I have two major requirements:
1. Strong suction
2. Easy to empty cup so I don't have to touch the dirt

The Dustbuster meets my requirements.

I also like that the filter is washable and that I can charge it by standing the charger on the floor without making holes in my walls to hang it. I appreciate the flexible design of this unit.

One thing that I wish was different is that the vac extension is too wide to fit into the rails of the slider door. My old vacuum's attachment fit and it helped get ladybugs that always fell into that area.

You can find it on Amazon by following this link.

Ali Julia review ★★★★★  

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Product review: Autsmile Portable Electric Spin Scrubber Rechargeable

 

 The spin scrubber can be used with and without an extension pole. It comes with various pads for windows, toilets, and cars. It also has brushes with different shapes; I particularly like the one designed for corners. Without the pole, I can use it to wax and polish the car. With the pole, I can wash the tub without bending down. Does it wash the tub as good of a job as hard scrubbing by hand? No. But it does a decent enough job that a person with a back like me can do without pain. I scrubbed the tub for 10 minutes without stops, and the battery worked as well at the end as it did at the start. Overall, I am happy with it.


You can find it on Amazon by following this link.

Ali Julia review ★★★★☆  

Review of Autsmile Portable Electric Spin Scrubber Rechargeable