Summer Home & Garden 2022
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Spruce Up The Home & Garden This Summer, from cleaning products to home electronics to the perfect outdoor family space.... Take a browse through some of our favorite home & garden products we've been taking a look at!
CLEANING
Poo Pourii Toilet Sprays
Shop the famous before you go toilet sprays that have earned over 100,000 reviews. Poo~Pourri is always formulated with essential oils and plant-based ingredients that eliminate bathroom odor before it begins, so you can leave the porcelain throne smelling better than you found it.
We had sampled this a few times now and it never fails to impress. Although this is designed to spray into the toilet we find a quick spray in the room also works well. You certainly can smell the lovely long lasting essential oils and there is such a huge range of fragrances to choice from with something to suit pretty much any taste. You will also find a range of gift sets again chosen and packed to suit a variety of tastes and this year also sees the addition of the new Home Pourri
Starts from just £6.99
Home~Pourri – Poo~Pourri UK (poopourri.co.uk)
Fabulosa
Fabulosa was born in March 2019 with 1 product and 3 fragrances – a 220ml concentrated disinfectant in Pink Grapefruit, Fresh Linen and Floral Bouquet. Something fruity, something fresh and something floral!
Variety is still the spice of life at Fabulosa and they now have a constant stream of new product types and fragrances stimulating the senses all year round.
Fabulosa’s mission in life is simple – to create a world where cleaning lifts so much more than dirt alone. The future is looking more Fabulosa than ever before…
We remember the very first sprays of Fabulosa arriving on the shelves and it very much quickly developed a bit if a cult following for its transformation of the antibac / cleaning spray market by producing lovely smelling fragrance as we cleaned. The past few years has made us all even more careful about the products we use to clean our homes. The great thing about Fabulosas sprays is that the claim to kill 99.9% of germs including the influenza virus and coronavirus... all while still keeping your home smelling lovely. The range has massivley expanded over the years to now include an entire range of cleaning products even as far as lovely smelling scented loo roll!!!
We recently gave some of them a try, including the washing machine cleaner which was a great hit, especially in this hot weather when your washing machine can begin to smell a bit stale if you keep the door closed, one bottle of Fabulosa washing machine cleaner gives you a few good washes to freshen up your machine and leave it smelling lovely.
Both the kitchen and bathroom sprays did an adequate job of cleaning the surfaces whilst again leaving behind a beautiful lingering fresh smelling scent. Not forgetting of course the original multi surface antibac cleaning sprays available as ready to spray and also in a concentrate form to allow you to dilute your own.
Another great new addition is the fabric freshening spray, great for fabric sofas, chairs, curtains, cushions and even the carpet.
Fabulosa now offer such a huge range of various scents you are sure to find something to suit you. We certainly thing Fabulosa are Fabulous here !!
The Range starts from just £1.00
My Fabulosa Everyone can be fabulous
Clean Living
THE PROBLEM
A climate crisis has been declared after years of CO2 emissions warming up our planet. Our waste has become unmanageable and plastics are the primary substance causing us problems.
People are more aware about what they put in and on their bodies, but can’t seem to escape harmful toxins when they clean their homes.
THE SOLUTION
Enter Clean Living products; plant based cleaning formulas containing healthy bacteria, to provide effective cleaning solutions that aren’t harmful to you or the environment.
Clan Living reduce carbon emissions by using refillable aluminium bottles. They’re shipped empty with a sachet of eco-friendly cleaning concentrate so you can mix them with tap water at home.
THE RESULT
The answer to all your cleaning needs. A modern range of eco-friendly, award-winning, natural cleaning products that are gentle to use, are good for the environment and refilled easily using a flexible subscription service.
NATURAL, TOXIC FREE HOME CLEANING PRODUCTS
Create an environment for you and your family to enjoy and relax in, that isn’t covered in harmful toxins.
THE ECO-FRIENDLY COMPLETE CLEANING KIT
Kit Contents:
1 x Biological Odour and Spot Remover, Biological Multi-purpose Cleaner, Glass Cleaner, Biological Bin Odour Eliminator, Kitchen Cleaner and Degreaser, Limescale Remover and Bathroom Cleaner aluminium bottles (Each 300 ml)
1 x Refill sachet for each of the above bottles (Sachets are 30ml )
2 x Biological Drain Maintainer (30ml)
1 x Dry Carpet Cleaner (150 gm)
3 x Glass Microfibre Cloth
1 x Brush
1 x Caddy
RRP £43.99
So we tried the above starter kit and were really impressed with the quality, the stainless steel spray cans are obviously great quality and as they are smaller then your average cleaning bottle take up far less space. We love how the caddy holder is even eco friendly being made from recycled cardboard. The cloths and brush are all fantastic quality and we have used this kit plenty and the cloths really do wash really well. This kit is absolutely great for anyone wanting to try the range and pretty much provides you with most things you will need for cleaning the entire home. We were really impressed by the cleaning power of these products and love how compact everything else, its certainly a great way to ditch the mountain of bottles and cans shoved into a cupboard (lets be honest we all have that cupboard).
There are many plus points to these products as mentioned above and if you really love the products you can even become a brand ambassador and sell them to your friends and family. The only down side for us is we do like a nice smell and we found these didn't leave behind that nice just cleaned smell you can get from other products, however We suppose that's the trade off for being eco friendly.
The Complete Eco-Friendly Cleaning Kit from Clean Living (cleanlivingint.com)
APPLIANCES & ELECTRONICS
SodaStream Art
Celebrate the art of making fresh sparkling drinks at home with the new SodaStream Art.
With a unique lever, stainless-steel trim and a slim silhouette, the Art sparkling water maker also features the new Quick Connect technology for fast and easy CO2 cylinder insertion.
SodaStream benefits:
Stay hydrated - Make ice cold, fresh sparkling water just the way you like it. Staying hydrated has never been this fun or easy
Limitless taste - Create healthy, delicious soft drinks, cocktails and more
Save the planet - Minimize the effect of single-use plastic pollution. One SodaStream bottle can save up to thousands of single use plastic bottles
Save Money - The per liter cost of sparkling water is a fraction of the cost of store-purchased carbonated water.
Why ART
The best way to make fresh sparkling water and more user-friendly than ever
Dishwasher safe, BPA free, reusable bottles
Compact and sleek with a wider carbonating button
NEW Quick Connect CO2 technology for fast, one click cylinder insertion
RRP From £139.99
Find Out More About SodaStream Art
The SodaStream seems to have been around for far longer that we can remember. Many of us will remember having one of these in the home as a child with a range of fruit syrups to choose from.
The new SodaStream Art certainly brings a symplistic modern twist to the retro machine. It's a very stylish looking, sleek machine that takes up very little footprint and the fact that it dosn't require any power at all in the form of electricity or even batteries means it can be placed absolutely anywhere in the home without taking up much space at all.
It couldn't be anymore simple to use, simply fill one of the special SodaStream bottles with water to the line clearly marked on the bottle (for a nice cold drink we recommend chilling a few bottles of water in the fridge first) then simply push and click the bottle into place and pull down the lever 3-5 times depending on taste preference, release the bottle and that's it.... You have sparkling water!! What you choose to do with it is entirely down to your own taste preference. You can add fresh fruit to your own taste, personally we liked strawberry and fresh mint, lemon & lime was also another favorite, raspberry and so much more. A great way to get the kids drinking water and they absolutely love being able to make and create their own drinks.
It's not just about the flavored waters either, the well known and loved brands Pepsi, Pepsi Max, 7 Up and 7 Up Free are also available as syrups and personally we think they taste so much better than out of the bottle especially when you chill the water beforehand. Along with the well known household favorites we also found a range of other fruit flavoring syrups, a Dr Pete tasting incredibly alike its well known brand sound alike, a great range of organic syrups and even a tonic water flavoring.
We didn't know how well the SodaStream would go down but actually it's a very firm favorite with us adults and children. Its simple and easy to use, produces fantastic tasting fresh drinks, great range of flavorings available at a great price and a great range of accessories such as spare bottles, takeaway bottles etc and we have found it to be really cost effective which really did surprise us as we thought it would have been more expensive to upkeep, we have made countless bottles and the gas canister is still going strong. However even when it does need replacing at just £12.99 for an exchange cannister its really not expensive at all. Not to mention the benefits of the kids drinking more water and stay hydrated, less plastic use, fresher tasting drinks.
It's always so nice to come across a product we all genuinely love and couldn't fault and the SodaStream Art certainly ticks that box.
Russell Hobbs Compact Fast Breadmaker
White, wholemeal or gluten free. However you like your bread, this machine can bake it. With a choice of 12 programmes, 3 loaf size and crust options, it makes life easy by mixing, kneading, proving and baking for you. Tempted by a takeaway? It also makes dough for rolls or pizzas. A 13hr delay timer lets you set it up in advance and there's a 55 min fast bake option.
Programmes:
12 programmes including: white bread, french bread, whole-wheat, quick bread, sweet bread, gluten free, dough and bake.
Maximum bread size 2.2lb / 1kg.
3 adjustable crust settings.
55 mins fast bake time.
13 hour delay timer for overnight baking.
Also suitable for making jam and cakes.
Features:
Add ingredients signal.
Keep warm function.
Viewing window to monitor the baking process.
General information:
600 watts.
Size H29.5, W29, D31.9cm.
Manufacturer's 2 year guarantee.
EAN: 4008496872152.
So we are a bit late to the Breadmaker party and have never actually used one.... ever!! So when Russell Hobbs asked us to give one a whirl, we thought why not!!!
Well I can tell you we are now complete breadmaker converts, it really is so super easy and produces the most delicious loaves. We really were super, super impressed with just how easy it is to use. What we loved about this breadmaker is the fact that it's actually quite compact in comparison to some on the market and therefore dosn't take up too much space on the worktop. It comes complete with a little booklet giving you the ingredients list and it literally is as easy as measuring out the ingredients into the pan, pop it in the breadmaker, select your settings and away you go!!
We really do highly recommend this super easy to use machine, the timer is a fantastic addition as we did find out early on that if you don't take the bread out relatively quickly when its finished you will end up with a soggy loaf. The timer means you can set your bread to start baking early morning so its just ready in time for when you come down for breakfast in the morning.
We talk so much about bread, however this machine also makes amazing malt loaves, pizza dough, cakes and .... even... JAM.... Yes JAM!!!!
It's super simple and easy to clean and if we were to find one small niggle it would be good if there was a way of removing the paddle before the bread starts to bake but I think that's just a very small minor point that's probably true of most breadmakers.
All in all we absolutely love this breadmaker and it's great to see exactly what ingredients are going into your loaf, we actually very rarely buy a shop loaf now!
RRP £80
Compact Breadmaker (russellhobbs.com)
Honeycomb 4 Slice Black Toaster
Keep your kitchen on trend with the Honeycomb 4 Slice Black Toaster. Bringing a little style to your breakfast routine, making over the kitchen has never been easier or more affordable. With a Textured Honeycomb-Inspired Design on a Premium Black Plastic, this toaster will take pride of place in your kitchen. Enjoy a crunchy slice of toast lifted up to your fingertips with the High Lift Feature, and take care of your every toasting need with the convenient Frozen, Cancel and Reheat functions. Giving you an exceptional performance without breaking the bank, this on-trend toaster lets you get the very best from your breakfast.
If like us you've actually never owned a 4 slice toaster before.... Trust us when we say, you will never look back!! As a family of 4 breakfast time can be a real pain if everyone wants toast in the morning, at 2 pieces each thats 4 rounds of toasting!!
The Russell Hobbs 4 slice toaster makes light work of morning toasting and halves your time. Fantastic added touch of each set of 2 toasters working independently too.. you can actually be defrosting on one side whilst toasting on the other and thanks to each side having its own settings you can choose how you would like each pair to be toasted too.
Not only does it do a fantastic job but it looks very sleek and stylish on the worktop too. Who knew a toaster could bring so much joy!!
RRP £42.99
Visit Honeycomb 4 Slice Black Toaster (russellhobbs.com)
Hoover Handheld Express Vacuum Cleaner
Ultra Lightweight - At 640 grams, H-HANDY makes easy work cleaning tasks in your home and car.
Handy 3in1 Tool - Combines a dusting brush, crevice tool and upholstery tool, to use in an instant.
Up To 12 Minutes Runtime - Impressive suction power for up to 12 minutes.
Pets version also available
Box Contains:
1 x H-HANDY Cordless Handheld Vacuum Cleaner.
1 x 3IN1 Tool.
1 x Charging Dock.
KEY FEATURES
BRUSHLESS MOTOR
This handheld vacuum cleaner has a Direct Impulse 120W motor which ensures powerful suction, high efficiency and a longer lifespan.
FAST CHARGING
The Lithium battery pack delivers high performance without cable constraints. It's also quick charging in just 3 hours and easily removable.
LED LIGHT
The integrated LED at the front of the handheld lights up hidden areas for improved visibility.
STORAGE DOCK
Included is a dock for storing and charging your H-HANDY, along with the 3in1 tool. Keep it on your kitchen counter or in the living room, ready to grab and use at any moment.
The Hoover H Handy 700 is a fantastic little handheld and lets face it with little ones in the house we all need a good quick vaccum device to hand. Keep it on the kitchen worktop in its handy storage / charging caddy and its always ready to go. It dosn't have the largest of collection chambers but then it dosnt need to, its so quick and easy to empty you can empty after ever use anyway. The great little touch is the filter locating in the collection bin which is something not often seen on a small handheld. The addition of the light is also a great addition helping when vacuming behind sofas etc where light may be more restricted.
Fantastic little handheld that does everything you need with as much power as needed in a handheld, lets face it, if you are wanting something t o vaccum the entire floor - this isn't what you should be using. When it comes to quick clean ups, the car and even a great addition too take along un your UK staycations then this is a great piece of equipment to have.
RRP £79
Find your Stockist or purchase online Handheld Vacuum Cleaner — Hoover Direct
In The Garden
Henry Bell Bird Feed & Feeders
Sterling Collection Shepherd's Crooks
The Sterling Shepherd’s Crooks are silver multi-purpose hooks with a lovely twist detail that are designed for hanging wild bird feeders.
The Sterling Double Shephard’s Crook is a strong and sturdy feeding accessory, made from strong steel and finished in polished silver. It is a simple and elegant addition to any garden whether in the lawn or in borders. It is double forked with long base prongs.
Ideal for moving around the garden, so simple to secure in the ground and remains sturdy in good ground.
RRP £14.99
SUPERIOR SEED MIX
Henry Bell Seed Mix is a unique blend that is packed with energy and nutrition to keep your wild birds all fuelled up no matter the season. Attracting a wide variety of wild birds this is your perfect feed partner to keep wild birds happy and healthy.
There are ever decreasing food resources for wild birds and it is becoming more and more essential that you feed your garden birds all year round. Once you have started please carry on and create a routine as the birds will become reliant upon your help to bring life and vitality into your space. Our Seed Mix can be enjoyed from the ground, the bird table or bird feeder all year round. Put out feed regularly and please ensure that there is plenty of fresh water available.
Help to keep your wild birds healthy with some basic hygiene principles. Provide plenty of fresh clean water for drinking & bathing. Clean feeding and drinking areas regularly with a bird hygiene spray. Keep the food fresh and dry, removing wet food to help prevent the spread of disease.
RRP £5.99 per kg
STERLING SEED FEEDER
A stylish feeder made from hardwearing aluminium, the Henry Bell Sterling Seed Feeder is a premium quality feeder that your feathered friends will flock to! This sturdy feeder features an easy to open lid and a removable base that ensures the feeder is easy to refill with your garden birds' favourite seed mixes.
Featuring unique Henry Bell ring perches, specially designed to allow wild birds to feed in greater comfort and ease.
The removable base allows you to easily clean your feeder. The importance of regularly cleaning your bird feeders cannot be overlooked - this is vital to reduce the risk of disease spreading amongst your garden birds. Explore our range of bird hygiene products here to help keep your birds in optimum health.
Dimensions: Height 32cm
RRP £12.99
https://www.henrybell.co.uk/