Thanks for your comment, but it is not the same. I am not paid a fee to make this content for Amazon and I do not require their approval to post this content. Both of which are the case when a video is sponsored as they would be paying me an upfront fee and approve the video or ask me for changes to the content before posting - I would disclose that if that were the case. I disclosed that there are affiliate links in this video verbally and in the description box of this video (which I also do for every video I upload to RUclips.) Can this bias content? Possibly, but that is for the viewer to decide. For my part, I disclose the nature of every relationship I have with the brands I work with. I hope that clarifies things. I am pinning your comment just in case anyone else was curious about this issue.
@@Nick_Lewis Still feels to me you make this type of video solely to boost your revenue. A lot of questionable products, that are at best soso. Your choice is limited I guess if you only select products from Amazon that have an affiliate program. Overall it just feels like a low effort money grab to me. It’s perfectly fine if that’s what it is but just be transparent about it.
@@Chrisssssssssssssssssss Nick has affiliate links in every video where he's discussing products, most RUclipsrs do. I had a quick look at his Amazon & Ikea video history, they do the well for views so obviously he'll keep doing them. If you don't like the products that's fine but some will be useful to others, for me it's the lint roller replacement which I'd never thought of. He's literally self employed & so is wanting to generate revenue, maybe don't be such a hater.
@@teaptot Thanks for that. Also I think people don't realize that IKEA doesn't have an affiliate program so design RUclipsrs don't make any money off of the links. You are correct though that affiliate links are an important source of revenue for creators (and keeps content on RUclips free to watch) but not nearly as lucrative as some people think. Although there is for sure a conversation about how affiliate links can bias content (recommending an Amazon lamp over an IKEA one for example) the revenue is never worth losing trust with the audience in my opinion. I'll also add that as of typing this, this video has 6909 Likes and 50 Dislikes. So I think the general audience is comfortable with my choices and sees value in this video.
@@ChrisssssssssssssssssssThey are questionable products to YOU. All of the products he has mentioned are GREAT. I happen to already have a majority of them and I can testify that they WORK WELL. Making RUclips videos and editing them is a lot of work. There is absolutely nothing wrong with affiliate links. You probably don’t work for free and there’s nothing wrong with him making some money from the referrals. It’s nothing off our back to use the links. It makes me happy that he gets something in return and appreciate his work and videos!
@@teejay1650 Thanks ! Gotta give my two dogs credit for the idea . Also , I'm a pet-sitter & have seen a wide variety of pet homes fr. functional & creative to " what-were-they-thinking ? "
Fun fact: the reason OXO wins so much favor is because they design for the edge-case user. The founder's mother had arthritis and he wanted to make tools that were easy for her to use and, as it turned out, designing for comfort was good for a broader audience.
This makes soooo much sense! I love my OXO products (peelers, kitchen scissors, etc.) because they are so comfortable and they're also really good quality.
Ahh, I work at OXO and it makes me so happy to hear everyone singing their praises! Yes, this story is true (although, I believe it was Sam Farber's wife, not mother, but whatever), but also, my coworkers absolutely work so hard to make products that are "universal". We really care about making products that work well for people whilst still keeping them affordable. I loved the brand before I worked for them, but it's really great to see how much rigor goes into the testing process on site. Thanks for the love!
I was a costumer for tv and film and Folex was a staple. On medical dramas it was perfect for stains on white lab coats. Costumer tip - if your steamer spits water spots, put an athletic sock over the wand. It diffuses the steam. 😁
Folex is a miracle worker! I had some old coffee stains in my carpet (left by an ex who never cleaned after himself). It took most of the stains out, and took out a lot from the worst of the stains too. I also have the Bissell Little Green Pro Heat, to use mainly for spot cleaning my furniture. I love ATK's gear videos. I can't tell you how many things I've bought because Lisa and Hannah recommended them. 💜
Here's a request and a real departure from your usual. You referred to your usual cleaning routine and I would love a short video in which you share your cleaning routine. Why? Your place looks exquisitely clean. I like clean. I detest cleaning. Pretty please?
I love America's Test Kitchen, too. That lady tells us the truth! I had to pause Nick's video to go and put that garlid/veg chopper into my cart. OXO makes the best kitchen brushes and no-scratch cooking spoons, too. Love the brand.
I like that they make handles with the human hand in mind. So many high end brands make stuff like a potato peeler with a handle that feels like it was made by a person who has never held anything in their life lol
Folex is amazing!!! I work in housekeeping at a hotel, and folex is what we use on carpet stains, couch stains, mattresses, everything! It is truly an industrial cleaner, for modern use. ❤️
@@MerryWidow420 I would look into specifics in the formula for that! I'm not sure, and wouldn't want to recommend something that would mess with the integrity of the material. I can say, we use it often on a variety of materials, and have never had any sort of deterioration, and all the fabrics are original from when the hotel was built 14 years ago. 🙂
Nick, I love and rely on America's Test Kitchen recommendations too. In 2015, I lost my home in a house fire. The following year, when I was ready to outfit everything for my new home, I bought "The Complete ATK TV Cookbook" from that year's season. The back of each year's cookbook are their equipment and ingredient recommendations. I only purchased items from their list. Everything item is still working 7years later. Also, their recipes are bomb!❤
It's all our worse fear, to lose our home. But starting again also can bring some joys when you get new tools. And I've been addicted to America's Test Kitchen as well ☺
I've had that same dog bed for years and it is a very nice bed. It's both my dogs' favorite. Costco carries similar bed now that have better padding and are cheaper, but that definitely is a great dog bed. Love that the medium has covers that come off so you can just wash cover so the memory foam holds up better.
I’ve been a Cook’s/America’s Test Kitchen, etc. devotee for decades. I have saved so much money on kitchen gadgets/supplies/groceries because of the amount of research that goes into their content. I never, ever, second guess their recommendations. Top notch!
Oh, yes, *please* do a hot take on MLMs. I'm a reseller, and you have no idea how many Pampered Chef items I find in all sorts of thrift stores - most of them either brand new, or used only once - and I always feel bad, thinking either someone was pressured by a 'friend' marketer to buy it, or the marketer themself gave up trying to sell that stuff to their friends.
@@Nick_Lewis I swear, I watch you weekly and have for years (still waiting on my glitter grout from you!) and cannot recall seeing your pup. But I look forward to seeing her next weekend!
Nick, please do some research on the negative effects of essential oils on 🐕 I love all fur babies and I'm sure you love yours and wouldn't want to hurt her. 😢
The dog bed is superior to almost any dog bed available other than the guardian's bed of course. I work in animal behaviour. We have found it to have a very therapeutic effect on dogs and it really does look good.
I, too, respect and trust the America's Test Kitchen recommendations, though there are many very fine products that don't carry the ATK seal of approval. One benefit of the steamer that Nick didn't mention: The hot steam will kill bacteria and other cooties if they're hit by the steam.
I live with lots of cats & nothing is off-limits to them. I have 2 of those Oxo lint thingies- they are fantastic at sweeping up lint & cat fur. Simple, no batteries!
Folex! I use the rug cleaner. The lint pill cutter is great too. I loved the dog bed because I had to get 2 of them for my kitties and then ended up with a blanket for me made out of the same material. 😄 I also detest ironing so I got a professional steamer. It was such a great buy. I will never iron sheets. I'm too lazy and I don't care. 😆 bt I got the tools with mine and it cleans the bathroom, all kinds of things. America's Test kitchen gave me the recipe for crock pot pot roast and it's amazing. Yes, I trust them too.
Same, my dog loooves to lick it, so we have to wash it way more frequently than the others because she has a stinky breath 😂 so now it doesn’t look so good anymore 😅
You crack me up. Your views on housekeeping are a lot like mine--"Who has time for that?" I have all but a couple of the products you featured and they have served me well, over the years. I agree with you that they are all good buys.
Steamers are also excellent for blocking your knitted projects. Honestly, the only time I use an iron is when I'm working on a sewing project, which requires precision. Trying to cut or sew wrinkled fabric is a nightmare.
If you own a pet (especially a cat), please be very cautious about using a diffuser. I know some people say certain essential oils are safe for pets - but there are many camps that say, in the long run, none should be used around pets. I'd err on the side of caution, when it comes to my pets (and besides, if they are not safe for pets, how sure can I be that they are safe for long term human exposure) - rather than pick one source that says 'theirs' is ok.
You are correct in assuming they aren't great for humans either, no matter which oil. The mist is so fine it is easy to breathe in especially since they are on so long that we forget they are there. :(
Love America's Test Kitchen! My ceramic skillet was becoming less non-stick by the day, love my cast iron but it's so heavy & not ideal for some things, and I refuse to buy teflon--you have to be so careful, & one tiny scratch will make it start poisoning your food, so I took the plunge and bought the carbon steel skillet that ATK recommended, & I seasoned it with potato skins & salt like they did. I love it. It's the best non-stick skillet ever! You can use any utensil in it, there's no weird coating that's going to get into your food, & it's naturally non-stick forever. I'll never have to buy another skillet! Ever! (Sorry for writing a book about it lol...that skillet is just life-changing for me 😀)
*Oxo* . Hard water is the bane of my existence. I use my Oxo squeegee after every shower and my fiberglass tub surround is pristine. (Eight years and still going strong!)
Excellent. I like how you differentiated between trusting a company (Conair) and being loyal to a company (OXO). I've got the OXO products in my Amazon cart now! The best product reviews come after the reviewer's lived with the the item day in and day out. Thanks for your insight!
Showing my age, but I used those pill shavers and lint/fur removers back in the 80's. Just a case of everything old is new again. They were great then and they're still great.
We have the dog bed. It's fabulous!! Fluffy, cosy, and not too bad looking. On ironing sheets: we iron the top 3' of the top sheet. That's it. Our feet don't care if the sheets at the bottom of the bed are wrinkly.
I’ve only discovered folex recently, but with a 3 year old zooming about I’ve given it a thorough testing and it’s actually brilliant. Also love the gigantic bottle. And I fully support the love for the squeeze bottle for olive oil etc. they are simple, work great and really last!
😂"I'm literally adding what she says to my cart before she finishes her sentence" - LOVE this (and love America's Test Kitchen! And I'm also not buying items by some random never-heard-of-before company off Amazon - I tend to stick to the tried-and-true brands. I want the quality and reliability, not just a great price. It has to do its job well and last longer than I need it.
Boopity-Boop! 😂❤️ High five for no ironing! HATE IT. I own a mostly broken travel iron that I use maybe once a year, that’s how much I despise it. The most I’ll do is a collar, or when I am sewing, for seams. Otherwise, if you get things out of the dryer at the right time and hung/folded away, that’s pressed enough for me!
I have had that OXO lint brush for my cats’ hair, works great. Plus, over time animal dander can build up on the brush and caddy, and running it under warm water, and it dries, ready to go to work again. And I’ve used Folex too.
I uses the Con Air shaver on my furniture to go over where my cat scratches and has pulled threads- and it works SO WELL. Also used it on repurposed chairs I bought cleaned and resold. looks like new!! A++++
I have never found anything that works as easily at removing pet hair as the chom chom! I swear by it and have gifted it to anyone I know that has pets!
shortcut for those who hate ironing their sheets and have the money for it. Find a laundrette with an ironing press machine (or drip dry on the line). I did hundreds of sheets a day at my last job, was so therapeutic.
My mom had been dealing with a lot of repeat stains on her wool rugs in the last year because the family dog, Raven, was a senior who was having trouble with her bladder. At 15 years old we just had to do what we could to take care of the house and her. Through that process the guy who owns the carpet cleaning service in town recommended Folex. It really does work wonders. As of a few months ago Raven is no longer with us, but because of her I know a whole lot more about taking care of dogs and a home that has them. I feel very prepared for the next pet, and I’m glad that I won’t have to worry about feeling as frustrated as my mom did with a similar situation. It takes a lot of stress away when you have a viable and consistent solution.
Agreed. I used to have two big dogs and two cats, the dogs were - big dogs - and the cats threw up everywhere. Folex was my go-to for cleaning couches and rugs. I haven't seen it for years, but now I know Amazon has it I ordered some today.
I recently purchased a Scrub Daddy soap dispenser. It's fantastic. The top has a push dispenser for sponges. The middle is a squeeze bottle that squirts out the bottom, which is great for doing the dishes. I have a generic fabric shaver from Amazon and love it so much. It has great reviews. I use it every week.
The person whom Nick points to from America's Test Kitchen (ATK) is Lisa McManus, who is an executive editor for ATK Reviews. She reviews and evaluates lots of kitchen equipment, tools, bakeware and cookware. I also swear by what she presents as a winner. Like Nick, I also buy many items that ATK recommends for the for the kitchen.
Beware if you have a stinky dog- the oxo thing picks up the dog smell and you can NEVER get it out lol. I’ve tried but I ended up having to throw mine out. It does work nicely though!
I bought the OXO squeeze bottles to use in my laundry room. Perfect for liquid detergents, since high efficiency washers don’t use a lot. Allowed me to move my big jug of detergent out of sight.
Case close! And, no patience. Got it! LOL! Love this video. I agree, OXO is great, I love America's Test Kitchen too. I'm putting that diffuser on my list. Great video, thanks.
Yes Folex! That and Odoban have become like the two products we use all the time. We had a huge cat foster for awhile (18 cats in a 3 bed house 😮) and its because of those two items that we were able to survive. Can't reccomend enough!
@@Nick_Lewis Oh, you gotta try. It's amazing for cleaning pet smells on carpet or laundry and we throw into the wash for a little extra odor fighting power for workout clothes etc. I just pour into the bleach and/or softener cups depending on the power needed.
I hate ironing too. Last year I discovered ironing service (place where they wash your clothes) and it is very affordable. It is so affordable that I do not intend to iron ever again 😂
Folex cleaner, yes!!! I found it about 17 or 18 years ago at Canadian Tire. Unassuming, old fashioned packaging - at the time I lived with a cat who had a lot of health issues, so carpet stains were always a problem. Folex cleans it all. Like a magic dream without damaging carpets. I cannot say enough good things about it.
Love and appreciate how you've expanded into topics semi related to decorating. Amazon addict here. I'll watch anything that has product suggestions. For the fabric shaver, I vouch for these. Very effective. It's a shame not more people know about them. I didn't realize people are ironing their sheets. I sleep on micro fleece sheets year round. The stretch factor eliminates the potential for wrinkles. If one MLM actually created a useful product, that doesn't excuse their exploitful cult-like behavior the other 99% of the time.
LISA MCMANUS…. from ATK…. and you are right! i stock my kitchen with everything they recommend…. especially their trash can. How could you not know her name?! she’s the most helpful person in America!
The Conair shaver thing- best purchase ever! I use it on my sofas all the time, and it makes them look brand new. My favourite tool ever! Great recommendations all around 😊
REEE FOLEX IS AN ONLY GOOD TIP REEEE TIM, IAM, RAYAN OR WHATS HIS NAME NICK IS WHAT THE POWERS THAT BE PERMIT US TO S.E.E . lol anyway0 good thing to see is that Nick had a lovely little doggie that he loves bc thats literally me
TIP: That beautiful cream couch...dye from people's jeans will transfer onto your beautiful cream couch (or worse, the gorgeous white leather interior of your vehicle or light-colored leather couch). So, your friends that come over with dark, richly dyed indigo denim...make them sit on a dark chair! lol FOLEX: been using it for pet accidents and other stains since 1998. Highly effective.
Nick, have you tried "shaving" your garlic with a rasp grater? Bridget from ATK said she gets the pre-peeled garlic and freezes it (I layer them in paper towels to keep the moisture/ice crystals down). She pulls however many cloves out of the freezer and shaves them with the rasp grater and it's as good as mincing or using a garlic press.
I got my mum the Pampered Chef slap-chop device when I was in high school as part of a fundraiser. Fast-forward 20+ years and part of it finally broke. I looked into replacing it and also discovered it was an MLM!!! I was shocked 🤣
Where have you been all my life??? I totally need you as my BF….we think aloud so much alike. I try to watch & like everything you put out there. Keep going, you are going to be a huge deal, with a long, long career. Lisa (from Am. Test Kitchen) I’m sure would fan out over meeting YOU as well!! Best Wishes PS - Thanks for this video. I totally enjoyed it and took notes of the things you suggested that I definitely will give a try!
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You say not sponsored yet you do share affiliate links. That's basically the same thing..
Thanks for your comment, but it is not the same. I am not paid a fee to make this content for Amazon and I do not require their approval to post this content. Both of which are the case when a video is sponsored as they would be paying me an upfront fee and approve the video or ask me for changes to the content before posting - I would disclose that if that were the case. I disclosed that there are affiliate links in this video verbally and in the description box of this video (which I also do for every video I upload to RUclips.) Can this bias content? Possibly, but that is for the viewer to decide. For my part, I disclose the nature of every relationship I have with the brands I work with.
I hope that clarifies things. I am pinning your comment just in case anyone else was curious about this issue.
@@Nick_Lewis Still feels to me you make this type of video solely to boost your revenue. A lot of questionable products, that are at best soso. Your choice is limited I guess if you only select products from Amazon that have an affiliate program. Overall it just feels like a low effort money grab to me.
It’s perfectly fine if that’s what it is but just be transparent about it.
@@Chrisssssssssssssssssss Nick has affiliate links in every video where he's discussing products, most RUclipsrs do.
I had a quick look at his Amazon & Ikea video history, they do the well for views so obviously he'll keep doing them. If you don't like the products that's fine but some will be useful to others, for me it's the lint roller replacement which I'd never thought of.
He's literally self employed & so is wanting to generate revenue, maybe don't be such a hater.
@@teaptot Thanks for that. Also I think people don't realize that IKEA doesn't have an affiliate program so design RUclipsrs don't make any money off of the links. You are correct though that affiliate links are an important source of revenue for creators (and keeps content on RUclips free to watch) but not nearly as lucrative as some people think. Although there is for sure a conversation about how affiliate links can bias content (recommending an Amazon lamp over an IKEA one for example) the revenue is never worth losing trust with the audience in my opinion. I'll also add that as of typing this, this video has 6909 Likes and 50 Dislikes. So I think the general audience is comfortable with my choices and sees value in this video.
@@ChrisssssssssssssssssssThey are questionable products to YOU. All of the products he has mentioned are GREAT. I happen to already have a majority of them and I can testify that they WORK WELL. Making RUclips videos and editing them is a lot of work. There is absolutely nothing wrong with affiliate links. You probably don’t work for free and there’s nothing wrong with him making some money from the referrals. It’s nothing off our back to use the links. It makes me happy that he gets something in return and appreciate his work and videos!
I didn’t know you had a dog, please show her off.
He doesn’t need to pimp his dog. He’s enough already.
Yes , please ! And an interior design video for pet owners , incorporating pet items w/ our home designs would be helpful & interesting too . 🐾🐾💙
@@cynthiajohnston424
GREAT IDEA!
@@teejay1650 Thanks ! Gotta give my two dogs credit for the idea . Also , I'm a pet-sitter & have seen a wide variety of pet homes fr. functional & creative to " what-were-they-thinking ? "
Hi Sophie
Fun fact: the reason OXO wins so much favor is because they design for the edge-case user. The founder's mother had arthritis and he wanted to make tools that were easy for her to use and, as it turned out, designing for comfort was good for a broader audience.
I love OXO products too - I didn't know anything about that story, but it makes perfect sense! They make great products.
They make amazing garlic presses!!
This makes soooo much sense! I love my OXO products (peelers, kitchen scissors, etc.) because they are so comfortable and they're also really good quality.
Ahh, I work at OXO and it makes me so happy to hear everyone singing their praises! Yes, this story is true (although, I believe it was Sam Farber's wife, not mother, but whatever), but also, my coworkers absolutely work so hard to make products that are "universal". We really care about making products that work well for people whilst still keeping them affordable. I loved the brand before I worked for them, but it's really great to see how much rigor goes into the testing process on site. Thanks for the love!
@@marian.jablonski54 right OXO is so good!
I was a costumer for tv and film and Folex was a staple. On medical dramas it was perfect for stains on white lab coats. Costumer tip - if your steamer spits water spots, put an athletic sock over the wand. It diffuses the steam. 😁
Love the tip and of course the Folex endorsement from a pro!
You can’t show us so many dog related items without introducing Sophie!
Lisa from America’s Test Kitchen is the QUEEN! We buy everything she suggests. Lol!
Lisa does, indeed, ROCK! Julia is one of my faves. too.
Me too! Almost everything ATK recommends has been great in my kitchen.
SAME
HOWLING at the shoutout to Lisa, she literally rules the world!!! I will buy anything she tells me to.
Folex is a miracle worker! I had some old coffee stains in my carpet (left by an ex who never cleaned after himself). It took most of the stains out, and took out a lot from the worst of the stains too. I also have the Bissell Little Green Pro Heat, to use mainly for spot cleaning my furniture. I love ATK's gear videos. I can't tell you how many things I've bought because Lisa and Hannah recommended them. 💜
Here's a request and a real departure from your usual. You referred to your usual cleaning routine and I would love a short video in which you share your cleaning routine. Why? Your place looks exquisitely clean. I like clean. I detest cleaning. Pretty please?
I love America's Test Kitchen, too. That lady tells us the truth! I had to pause Nick's video to go and put that garlid/veg chopper into my cart. OXO makes the best kitchen brushes and no-scratch cooking spoons, too. Love the brand.
I've never been let down by them
I like that they make handles with the human hand in mind. So many high end brands make stuff like a potato peeler with a handle that feels like it was made by a person who has never held anything in their life lol
@@strayiggytv Yes!!! Or heavy cast-iron Dutch ovens with tiny handles that you couldn't possibly grip with oven mitts on.
ATK hates those choppers
Folex is amazing!!! I work in housekeeping at a hotel, and folex is what we use on carpet stains, couch stains, mattresses, everything! It is truly an industrial cleaner, for modern use. ❤️
Would you recommend it for an older (1980s) wool carpet that has some browning? The carpet is cream.
@@MerryWidow420 I would look into specifics in the formula for that! I'm not sure, and wouldn't want to recommend something that would mess with the integrity of the material. I can say, we use it often on a variety of materials, and have never had any sort of deterioration, and all the fabrics are original from when the hotel was built 14 years ago. 🙂
Does Folex work on clothing? I'm forever dropping oily things on my shirts (butter, olive oil) and I can't get those spots out.
I’d love a robo hoover recommendation. There are so many to choose from
@@arielm7761 , thank you for your reply. I'm going to buy some and try it in the traditional "inconspicuous area".
I can't believe how much I agree with Nick!
One of my favorite channels and love that he's funny.
You didn't show us Sofi 😢
Nick, I love and rely on America's Test Kitchen recommendations too. In 2015, I lost my home in a house fire. The following year, when I was ready to outfit everything for my new home, I bought "The Complete ATK TV Cookbook" from that year's season. The back of each year's cookbook are their equipment and ingredient recommendations. I only purchased items from their list. Everything item is still working 7years later. Also, their recipes are bomb!❤
So sorry for the loss of your home! 😔
@@kumulanigirl8782 Thanks. We were blessed to have no injuries.
It's all our worse fear, to lose our home. But starting again also can bring some joys when you get new tools. And I've been addicted to America's Test Kitchen as well ☺
I've had that same dog bed for years and it is a very nice bed. It's both my dogs' favorite. Costco carries similar bed now that have better padding and are cheaper, but that definitely is a great dog bed. Love that the medium has covers that come off so you can just wash cover so the memory foam holds up better.
OXO make great quality products, including a lot that are useful for individuals with arthritis or have reduced function in their hands.
Always highly rated by America’s Test Kitchen
Haha i lost it at americas test kitchen loyalty! I also follow their recommendations if im buying anything new!
I’ve been a Cook’s/America’s Test Kitchen, etc. devotee for decades. I have saved so much money on kitchen gadgets/supplies/groceries because of the amount of research that goes into their content. I never, ever, second guess their recommendations. Top notch!
Oh, yes, *please* do a hot take on MLMs. I'm a reseller, and you have no idea how many Pampered Chef items I find in all sorts of thrift stores - most of them either brand new, or used only once - and I always feel bad, thinking either someone was pressured by a 'friend' marketer to buy it, or the marketer themself gave up trying to sell that stuff to their friends.
Nick, how have we not heard of Sophie before? I fully expect a cameo from her next week.
She has made appearances once in a while.
@@Nick_Lewis I swear, I watch you weekly and have for years (still waiting on my glitter grout from you!) and cannot recall seeing your pup. But I look forward to seeing her next weekend!
Great episode, Nick. Thanks for all the home care device advice for Amazon products.
Hi Nick, the woman you're referencing on America's Test Kitchen is Lisa McManus and yes, she has inspired us to purchase oxo products. 😊
I want everything ! Thank you so much for this. You are so funny in this video, thanks for making me laugh!
Who else feels the same way about Nick, as he feels about the Test Kitchen Lady? ♥️
Nick, please do some research on the negative effects of essential oils on 🐕 I love all fur babies and I'm sure you love yours and wouldn't want to hurt her. 😢
The dog bed is superior to almost any dog bed available other than the guardian's bed of course. I work in animal behaviour. We have found it to have a very therapeutic effect on dogs and it really does look good.
Oh good to know! She loves it! 🐶
Our dog chews through every bed we buy. Any thoughts on whether it’s good for that behavior?
I have been known to create tons of steam by running the shower, then hang all my clothes on my shower curtain rod. No ironing, never fails.
Ironing sheets?? Ohohoh, it ain't me babe.
"Herbs, whatever, you just boopity-boop..." had to rewind to make sure i heard right 😂
I, too, respect and trust the America's Test Kitchen recommendations, though there are many very fine products that don't carry the ATK seal of approval. One benefit of the steamer that Nick didn't mention: The hot steam will kill bacteria and other cooties if they're hit by the steam.
This was so good! Thanks Nick…you are the best! I’m going to
Order the OXO bottles right now.
With 3 kids, folex sounds like something I can use 😅
I live with lots of cats & nothing is off-limits to them. I have 2 of those Oxo lint thingies- they are fantastic at sweeping up lint & cat fur. Simple, no batteries!
“That’s…OBNOXIOUS” 😭😭
I too get annoyed with my pill shaver noise 😂😂
Folex! I use the rug cleaner. The lint pill cutter is great too. I loved the dog bed because I had to get 2 of them for my kitties and then ended up with a blanket for me made out of the same material. 😄 I also detest ironing so I got a professional steamer. It was such a great buy. I will never iron sheets. I'm too lazy and I don't care. 😆 bt I got the tools with mine and it cleans the bathroom, all kinds of things. America's Test kitchen gave me the recipe for crock pot pot roast and it's amazing. Yes, I trust them too.
We have that dog bed....looked great for awhile. Not so much after a couple of years. Our dog still loves it though! Mom...not so much.
Same, my dog loooves to lick it, so we have to wash it way more frequently than the others because she has a stinky breath 😂 so now it doesn’t look so good anymore 😅
If every item in my kitchen were made by one company I would choose Oxo every time.
Those rounds little dog beds are wonderful. It makes the pups feel safe. Can you bring Sophie on a video!?
Folex! My toddler drew on my cream carpet with my brick red lipstick. Folex got it ALL OUT! I'm a lifelong customer. It's the best.
You crack me up. Your views on housekeeping are a lot like mine--"Who has time for that?" I have all but a couple of the products you featured and they have served me well, over the years. I agree with you that they are all good buys.
Pampered Chef chopper is now around $65.00 (I paid $15 for it back in the 90’s)and Oxo charges around $23.00. Buying the Oxo chopper is a no brainer.
Pampered Chef has gotten totally out of hand, price-wise. Appalling. 😱
I discovered Folex a few years ago and I swear by it. It’s an amazing stain remover.
Timely and appreciated!!! Thanks Nick 😊
Steamers are also excellent for blocking your knitted projects. Honestly, the only time I use an iron is when I'm working on a sewing project, which requires precision. Trying to cut or sew wrinkled fabric is a nightmare.
Love this video! BTW you speak faster than anyone I know😂
It's great. One of the few channels I don't need to set the speed to 1.25x
I love me a good fast talker because I’m a fast listener. You should watch Kiva Brent, DIY with KB, I think she’s faster than Nick.
If you own a pet (especially a cat), please be very cautious about using a diffuser. I know some people say certain essential oils are safe for pets - but there are many camps that say, in the long run, none should be used around pets. I'd err on the side of caution, when it comes to my pets (and besides, if they are not safe for pets, how sure can I be that they are safe for long term human exposure) - rather than pick one source that says 'theirs' is ok.
You are correct in assuming they aren't great for humans either, no matter which oil. The mist is so fine it is easy to breathe in especially since they are on so long that we forget they are there. :(
Folex is used by commercial cleaning companies. It works great on removing the many coffee stains on office carpets.
Love America's Test Kitchen! My ceramic skillet was becoming less non-stick by the day, love my cast iron but it's so heavy & not ideal for some things, and I refuse to buy teflon--you have to be so careful, & one tiny scratch will make it start poisoning your food, so I took the plunge and bought the carbon steel skillet that ATK recommended, & I seasoned it with potato skins & salt like they did.
I love it. It's the best non-stick skillet ever! You can use any utensil in it, there's no weird coating that's going to get into your food, & it's naturally non-stick forever. I'll never have to buy another skillet! Ever!
(Sorry for writing a book about it lol...that skillet is just life-changing for me 😀)
*Oxo* . Hard water is the bane of my existence. I use my Oxo squeegee after every shower and my fiberglass tub surround is pristine. (Eight years and still going strong!)
You better show us that little sweet goodness named Sophie 🥰 some channels I watch so I can see their pets too🤭🙋🏻♀️
Excellent. I like how you differentiated between trusting a company (Conair) and being loyal to a company (OXO). I've got the OXO products in my Amazon cart now! The best product reviews come after the reviewer's lived with the the item day in and day out. Thanks for your insight!
With two toddlers, I use Folex and my Bissell LGP so, so, so often. They both work wonders.
Showing my age, but I used those pill shavers and lint/fur removers back in the 80's. Just a case of everything old is new again. They were great then and they're still great.
Haha, "just calm down". You know your audience well, Nick. We are waiting with baited breath to see that new living room reveal.
We have the dog bed. It's fabulous!! Fluffy, cosy, and not too bad looking. On ironing sheets: we iron the top 3' of the top sheet. That's it. Our feet don't care if the sheets at the bottom of the bed are wrinkly.
I’ve only discovered folex recently, but with a 3 year old zooming about I’ve given it a thorough testing and it’s actually brilliant. Also love the gigantic bottle.
And I fully support the love for the squeeze bottle for olive oil etc. they are simple, work great and really last!
😂"I'm literally adding what she says to my cart before she finishes her sentence" - LOVE this (and love America's Test Kitchen! And I'm also not buying items by some random never-heard-of-before company off Amazon - I tend to stick to the tried-and-true brands. I want the quality and reliability, not just a great price. It has to do its job well and last longer than I need it.
Oh, absolutely Folex is the BOMB. Passed all of the tests! Blood, pet stains, red wine, curry powder... Everything. ❤
You crack me up. Buying stuff before the woman finishes her test kitchen review. I"m there with you. LOL
You can use a regular razor you'd use on your legs to remove pills on clothes or housewares. Plus, you already own it.
There's something called a pet tax. You need to show Sophie off! Thanks for the recs!
How to tell that you’re running late on your living room tour: 2:05 😆
Some essential oils can be toxic to pets, you might want to do some research on that. Love your content!
Boopity-Boop! 😂❤️
High five for no ironing! HATE IT. I own a mostly broken travel iron that I use maybe once a year, that’s how much I despise it. The most I’ll do is a collar, or when I am sewing, for seams. Otherwise, if you get things out of the dryer at the right time and hung/folded away, that’s pressed enough for me!
I have had that OXO lint brush for my cats’ hair, works great. Plus, over time animal dander can build up on the brush and caddy, and running it under warm water, and it dries, ready to go to work again. And I’ve used Folex too.
I vacuum it out to get rid of fur and dander
I uses the Con Air shaver on my furniture to go over where my cat scratches and has pulled threads- and it works SO WELL. Also used it on repurposed chairs I bought cleaned and resold. looks like new!! A++++
Nick you need a chom chom!!! Best ever for pet hair
I have never found anything that works as easily at removing pet hair as the chom chom! I swear by it and have gifted it to anyone I know that has pets!
@@kdfree91 omg me neither....it's like Nick's gadget rolled in with the rubber spatula trick. It's magic!
I love the simple human toilet brush. I know-weird, but I like that it’s open and has a magnet to keep the brush off the bottom.
shortcut for those who hate ironing their sheets and have the money for it. Find a laundrette with an ironing press machine (or drip dry on the line). I did hundreds of sheets a day at my last job, was so therapeutic.
My mom had been dealing with a lot of repeat stains on her wool rugs in the last year because the family dog, Raven, was a senior who was having trouble with her bladder. At 15 years old we just had to do what we could to take care of the house and her. Through that process the guy who owns the carpet cleaning service in town recommended Folex. It really does work wonders. As of a few months ago Raven is no longer with us, but because of her I know a whole lot more about taking care of dogs and a home that has them. I feel very prepared for the next pet, and I’m glad that I won’t have to worry about feeling as frustrated as my mom did with a similar situation. It takes a lot of stress away when you have a viable and consistent solution.
Agreed. I used to have two big dogs and two cats, the dogs were - big dogs - and the cats threw up everywhere. Folex was my go-to for cleaning couches and rugs. I haven't seen it for years, but now I know Amazon has it I ordered some today.
I used to have expensive thick wool rugs -- and I found out you can throw them in the washing machine (if they fit) and they come out beautifully.
I recently purchased a Scrub Daddy soap dispenser. It's fantastic. The top has a push dispenser for sponges. The middle is a squeeze bottle that squirts out the bottom, which is great for doing the dishes.
I have a generic fabric shaver from Amazon and love it so much. It has great reviews. I use it every week.
The person whom Nick points to from America's Test Kitchen (ATK) is Lisa McManus, who is an executive editor for ATK Reviews. She reviews and evaluates lots of kitchen equipment, tools, bakeware and cookware. I also swear by what she presents as a winner. Like Nick, I also buy many items that ATK recommends for the for the kitchen.
Lisa McManus and Nick both hold a place of trust in my heart! So pleased that Nick recognized her.
What r some of ur favorite diffuser oils! TFS
Thank you for turning me on to Lu Lu candles. I love the Jasmine oud Sandalwood. ❤❤❤ Now I want to buy other scents from them.
Love your videos, Nick! Thank for this video - now I’m ordering things I didn’t even know I wanted!! 😂
Who says iron like effect 🤣 see why I love me some nick 👏🏾🤣 I never said it but I am now 🤣❤️🤣🔥
Completely agree about ATK and the woman who tests the products
Beware if you have a stinky dog- the oxo thing picks up the dog smell and you can NEVER get it out lol. I’ve tried but I ended up having to throw mine out. It does work nicely though!
I bought the OXO squeeze bottles to use in my laundry room. Perfect for liquid detergents, since high efficiency washers don’t use a lot. Allowed me to move my big jug of detergent out of sight.
Love this idea! Thank you!
Side note: ATK hates those choppers.
Hold the phone, Nick!!! You have a dog and you haven't introduced her to us???????!!!!!😱😱😱😱😱
Case close! And, no patience. Got it! LOL! Love this video. I agree, OXO is great, I love America's Test Kitchen too. I'm putting that diffuser on my list. Great video, thanks.
Yes Folex! That and Odoban have become like the two products we use all the time. We had a huge cat foster for awhile (18 cats in a 3 bed house 😮) and its because of those two items that we were able to survive. Can't reccomend enough!
18 cats?? Someone should have given you a medal!
I have never heard of Odoban!
@@Nick_Lewis Oh, you gotta try. It's amazing for cleaning pet smells on carpet or laundry and we throw into the wash for a little extra odor fighting power for workout clothes etc. I just pour into the bleach and/or softener cups depending on the power needed.
@@sarahwatts7152 it was definitely not a circumstance we care to repeat 😂
Odoban is seriously the bomb. I resell online and it takes smoke smell out of leather, cat urine smell, just about any smell. Love that stuff
Just iron the top third and your pillow cases!!
I hate ironing too. Last year I discovered ironing service (place where they wash your clothes) and it is very affordable. It is so affordable that I do not intend to iron ever again 😂
Folex cleaner, yes!!! I found it about 17 or 18 years ago at Canadian Tire. Unassuming, old fashioned packaging - at the time I lived with a cat who had a lot of health issues, so carpet stains were always a problem. Folex cleans it all. Like a magic dream without damaging carpets. I cannot say enough good things about it.
such an amazing video, thank you Nick 🥰
I love Folex! That stuff is amazing and will clean darn near anything you throw at it. Love love love.
Great recommendations and sense of humour. I agree that Folex really works.
Folex has been around at least since the 80’s. That’s when I started using it. It is awesome.
Me: Glances over at my bottle of Dawn by the sink. I really did buy a black dispenser (that’s sitting next to it). I’ll go fix that right now! 😊
Love and appreciate how you've expanded into topics semi related to decorating. Amazon addict here. I'll watch anything that has product suggestions.
For the fabric shaver, I vouch for these. Very effective. It's a shame not more people know about them.
I didn't realize people are ironing their sheets. I sleep on micro fleece sheets year round. The stretch factor eliminates the potential for wrinkles.
If one MLM actually created a useful product, that doesn't excuse their exploitful cult-like behavior the other 99% of the time.
LISA MCMANUS…. from ATK…. and you are right! i stock my kitchen with everything they recommend…. especially their trash can. How could you not know her name?! she’s the most helpful person in America!
The Conair shaver thing- best purchase ever! I use it on my sofas all the time, and it makes them look brand new. My favourite tool ever! Great recommendations all around 😊
REEE FOLEX IS AN ONLY GOOD TIP REEEE TIM, IAM, RAYAN OR WHATS HIS NAME NICK IS WHAT THE POWERS THAT BE PERMIT US TO S.E.E . lol anyway0 good thing to see is that Nick had a lovely little doggie that he loves bc thats literally me
Cream Couch... Black Doggie ... sure, why not. 😂😂😂
Great video
TIP: That beautiful cream couch...dye from people's jeans will transfer onto your beautiful cream couch (or worse, the gorgeous white leather interior of your vehicle or light-colored leather couch). So, your friends that come over with dark, richly dyed indigo denim...make them sit on a dark chair! lol
FOLEX: been using it for pet accidents and other stains since 1998. Highly effective.
Nick, have you tried "shaving" your garlic with a rasp grater? Bridget from ATK said she gets the pre-peeled garlic and freezes it (I layer them in paper towels to keep the moisture/ice crystals down). She pulls however many cloves out of the freezer and shaves them with the rasp grater and it's as good as mincing or using a garlic press.
I got my mum the Pampered Chef slap-chop device when I was in high school as part of a fundraiser. Fast-forward 20+ years and part of it finally broke. I looked into replacing it and also discovered it was an MLM!!! I was shocked 🤣
Where have you been all my life??? I totally need you as my BF….we think aloud so much alike. I try to watch & like everything you put out there. Keep going, you are going to be a huge deal, with a long, long career. Lisa (from Am. Test Kitchen) I’m sure would fan out over meeting YOU as well!!
Best Wishes
PS - Thanks for this video. I totally enjoyed it and took notes of the things you suggested that I definitely will give a try!
You are absolutely the best and I binge watch you in the background while working! I love your sarcasm and I greatly appreciate your knowledge! Hugs!🎉