Showing newest 10 of 44 posts from February 2009. Show older posts
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Friday, February 27, 2009

Jerdon Towel Spa Towel Warmer


Jerdon Towel Spa Towel Warmer
From Jerdon

Price: $59.99 & eligible for FREE Super Saver Shipping on orders over $25.

Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours
Ships from and sold by Amazon.com

Average customer review:

Product Description

Step out of the shower and wrap yourself in the cozy comfort of a nice warm towel. The Towel Spa warms any towel in just minutes. Simply place the towel in the Towel Spa press the on button and in five to six minutes or the time it takes to shower, the towel is warm and ready to use.

Traditional towel warmers take up to 20 minutes to get warm and longer to get the towel warm. Towel Spa does the job faster and will save on your electricity bill. Towel Spa is also perfect for baby blankets, socks and robes. Purchase a Towel Spa today and you will wonder how you ever showered before without a toasty towel waiting on you.

Product Details

* Amazon Sales Rank: #3719 in Health and Beauty
* Brand: Jerdon
* Model: 50001R
* Released on: 2008-06-13
* Dimensions: 12.00" h x 8.25" w x 11.75" l,

Features

* Toasty hot towels in minutes
* Compact and fits conveniently on the counter
* Warms towels, blankets, robes
* Simple to use, automatically turns off
* Small enough you can take to multiple bathrooms

Customer Reviews

Size of warmer
I expected this product to be a bit larger. It seems to be able to handle smaller towels fine. My wife uses a larger towel and it is difficult to fit in the warmer.

3 for 3
I gave this product to three people for Christmas and all three loved it to the point that I am still getting thank you cards three weeks later. People like the warm towel!

"Dryer-Hot"? Not exactly.
I want to love this thing, especially with what it cost me and how many years I looked forward to owning a towel warmer. Unfortunately, after a couple weeks of use I can report that it's quite disappointing. Does it fit a bath sheet? Technically... but the larger the towel, the more you have to cram it in, and the more densely the fabric is packed the less it heats up evenly. I have tried it under the following conditions, with the following results:

1. Bath sheet and/or towel: Warms unevenly, nowhere near "dryer-hot". If left in the warmer more than a few minutes after the "heating" cycle ends, it cools rapidly. Heat dissipates from the towel very quickly anyway, once it's out. Fresh-from-dryer towels seem to hold their heat a lot longer. Multiple cycles (i.e., pressing the button again once the machine allows it) helps a little.

2. Pajamas only: They come out much warmer than towels, probably due to the looser fabric distribution. However, the heat dissipates within seconds-- twenty, max-- once they're out, and these are flannel pajamas I've been wearing.

3. Both towel and pajamas, with jammies on the bottom: Forget it. Spotty patches of warmth, making the rest of the fabric seem colder by comparison.

I think this gadget would be most useful for heating socks while the kids are playing in the snow. If you do buy one, be prepared to monitor the cycle times during your relaxing shower so you can keep it running as much as the safety settings allow.

Otherwise you will probably find the pleasure of a nice warm towel is outweighed by the annoyances of everything that isn't what you'd hoped for. My advice is to spend your $75 on a couple of really fantastic fluffy towels and a box of candy bars to bribe your kid to schlep them to you from the dryer on demand.

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Thursday, February 26, 2009

BreathableBaby Crib Bumper


BreathableBaby Crib Bumper for Slatted Cribs - Sage
From BreathableBaby, LLC

Price: $29.95 & eligible for FREE Super Saver Shipping on orders over $25.

Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours
Ships from and sold by Baby On The Grow

3 new or used available from $24.99
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Product Description

This remarkable crib bumper lets fresh air through, while keeping little limbs safely inside the crib. Soft and padded for extra protection. Compatible with most crib styles, including convertibles and sleigh cribs, provided they have slatted ends. Hypoallergenic poly mesh. Attaches easily with Velcro®; no dangerous ties. Machine wash. Imported.

Product Details

* Amazon Sales Rank: #781 in Baby Product
* Color: sage
* Brand: BreathableBaby
* Model: 10115
* Dimensions: 2.00 pounds

Features

* Soft, breathable padded air mesh improves air flow
* Keeps arms and legs inside the crib
* Tucks down below the mattress
* Adjustable easy-close fasteners
* Machine washable

Customer Reviews

Great bumper
I bought this bumper for my son when he was three months old. It's a great way to keep arms, legs, and pacifiers in the crib! My husband "tested" the bumper's breath-ability when I first put it on the crib. He said you can definitely breath through it.

Also, it was very simple to place on the crib. I bought the sage bumper, and I absolutely love the color. It matches our Winnie the Pooh nursery perfectly! (My son is now five months old, and I'm still completely happy with this purchase!)

Just Okay
I can only use part of the bumper, as my crib isn't slatted all the way around - but has solid wood on the two end sides. I didn't realize this wouldn't work for that type of crib when I bought it, so be sure you know that it will work for your crib.

I've been using the front portion for the crib for the last month and while I like that it isn't bulky and stuffed, like most crib bumpers, it does tend to slide down a lot in between the mattress and the crib. Each night, I have to pull it back up. It gets the job done, but it's not my favorite.

Peace of mind
For safety reasons, experts recommend that you don't use stuffed bumpers inside of the crib because they believe it increases the risk of SIDS. However, my son was one of those babies that was throwing his limbs out of the crib at night and getting stuck. This bumper works great. Very easy to install.

Note is does come in two pieces to accommodate cribs that have drop fronts. Ours didn't so I used the longer three sided piece for the front and put the single piece in the back so that there weren't any holes in the front. It has held up really well and still looks nice. Ours is the sage green color which looks nice, but I wish they had more colors.

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Wednesday, February 25, 2009

Adagio Marketing ShowerTek


Adagio Marketing ShowerTek WV2 The Original Fog Free Shower Mirror
From Adagio Marketing

Price: $18.99
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
Ships from and sold by River Country

3 new or used available from $18.99
Average customer review:

Product Description

The hassle free solution for shaving and removing make-up in the shower! Dermatologists suggest that shaving or removing makeup in the shower helps reduce skin irritation. This mirror won't fog no matter how hot and steamy your shower gets. This mirror's patented design keeps the entire viewing surface fog free.

A small trickle of water diverted from the shower plumbing is sprayed on the back of the mirror. The heat from the water warms the mirror which prevents ALL fog from forming on the front surface. This small trickle of shower water then flows from the back of the mirror onto the shower floor.

Crystal clear view guaranteed! This mirror fits all standard plumbing - it is easily screwed into place between your shower plumbing and existing showerhead. It takes just minutes to install and there is no maintenance required to keep the mirror 100% fog free for the life of the product.

Product Details

* Amazon Sales Rank: #7020 in Health and Beauty
* Color: White
* Brand: Adagio
* Model: WV2
* Dimensions: 1.00" h x 13.00" w x 6.70" l, .69 pounds

Features

* 6-inch Unbreakable Acrylic Mirror
* 5-inch Flexible, Positionable Neck
* Showerhead Pause / Flow Valve
* Mirror Pause / Flow Valve
* Handy Razor Hanger

Customer Reviews

Shower Tek Mirror Leaky and Squirty
[[ASIN:B000184Z1G Adagio Marketing ShowerTek WV2 The Original Fog Free Shower Mirror]
I have owned this in the past and not been satisfied, but when it was the only one available on Amazon with the features I wanted, I got it again and now it's worse than the first one I owned. The first one was only a pain to try to clean and the mirror is not receptive to normal cleaners and gets spotty.

The new one has leaks at some of the connection spots and squirts out of the valve switch when the flow of water is opened to de-fog the mirror. So, great, I can shave but now either my walls, floors, or ceiling will be soaked, depending on how I position the bendable arm mount (which, again, also leaks depending on how you bend it).

Very nice item that is well worth the cost.
The only problem with this unit is that it does not clean itself. You still have to wipe the water spots off of the mirror. What is nice is the way the mirror becomes a part of the shower, it is a true hands free mirror.

Also what is nice is there is a valve to shut off the water to the shower heard to save money and to save hot water. A added bonus as far as I am concerned. As far as the fog free part. That is ok, I can spray water on the mirror to clean it off if it is fogged up.

For me the advantage is having a place for this mirror to attach itself in a secure way so that I do not have to worry about it falling down and having to pick it back up again. I suppose that if you did not splash water on the mirror and got the fog free feature to work, then there would be no water spots to worry about having to clean up after your shower.

I wonder if they ever thought about putting a chrome or a gold plate on these units. I suppose anyone with the right equipment could do that though. My hand held shower is a chrome plated plastic unit.

Yes, It works!!!!
After reading the reviews, I decided to take a chance and buy this mirror, as I am tired of replacing other fog free mirrors once their coating wears off.

Yes, the build quality of this product is poor. Yes, it is easy to break apart the bending arm (it pops back together). Yes, the valves are useless - they are much too difficult to turn by hand, and feel that they could break off at any moment. Yes, the fixture could easily leak.

Knowing all of this, if you are careful, you can install the mirror fixture with no problems.

One tip: Because the threads on this mirror are made of plastic, you need to use plenty of teflon tape! In fact, throw away the little bit of tape that they give you and go buy some teflon pipe thread tape from a hardware store. Wrap it around the threads 7-8 times to ensure a good seal (in the clockwise direction)!

Do this on both sets of threads (one on the shower head, and one on the mirror fixture). Carefully screw the fixture to the shower pipe, and then the shower head to the mirror fixture. Tighten them snuggly, but gently.

Next, turn on the waters and check for leaks. If there are leaks, tighten the fixtures a little more. If that doesn't solve it, remove the fixtures and thread tape, and try it again, this time with more layers of tape.

Once it is not leaking, adjust the valves so that a trickle of water goes through the mirror. Adjust it so the minimum amount of water is diverted, yet you still get a fog free mirror. Once you have this set, plan never to touch the valves again. I got my fixture put up in about 8 minutes, and it is working great.

Let's hope that the company will improve the next version, or lower the price on the metal fixture versions.

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Wood Bed Lifters


Wood Bed Lifters (Mahogany) (4.5"D x 4.5"W x 4"H)
From Stacks and Stacks

Price: $26.99 & eligible for FREE Super Saver Shipping on orders over $25.

Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours
Ships from and sold by Hard to Find Items

5 new or used available from $19.74
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Product Description

Finally! More Closet Space! Free up some space in your closet with a set of stacking bed lifters! Bed lifters raise your bed in minutes, giving you a space-efficient storage area, which will in turn leave you more room for clothes in the closet and around the home.

These solid wood bed risers can be stacked to give you even more underbed storage space. Available in two elegant finishes, these bed risers fit casters, square and round bed posts. Please note that, due to both finishes being composed of wood, there may be slight differences in color.

The mahogany finish may also contain hints of red. One set of blocks will raise your bed 2 3/4" to 3 1/2". Add another set of blocks to gain up to 7" in height! Set of 4. Hole measures 3" in diameter and 3/4" deep. .

Product Details

* Amazon Sales Rank: #3247 in Kitchen & Housewares
* Color: Mahogany
* Brand: Stacks and Stacks
* Dimensions: 3.75" h x 4.50" w x 4.50" l,

Features

* Color: Mahogany
* Size: 4.5"D x 4.5"W x 4"H
* Finally! More Closet Space! Free up some space in your closet with a set of stacking bed lifters!
* Bed lifters raise your bed in minutes, giving you a space-efficient storage area.
* One set of blocks will raise your bed 2 3/4 to 3 1/2.

Customer Reviews

good product
these are the best ones on the market made with actual wood not plastice and they lock in place good product

Wood Bed Risers
These are the best bed risers, especially if you have hardwood floors. They raised my bed to a perfect height. It's much easier to get in and out of the bed, and less bending when making the bed and changing the linens.

Risers not as pictured
The risers I received are not as pictured on Amazon. They are unfinished wood. They are not what I expected at all. Basically picture big chunky blocks of wood.

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Water Pump


Wayne RUP160 1/6-Horsepower 2,000 GPH Oilless Submersible Utility Water Pump
From Wayne Water Systems

Price: $50.02
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
Ships from and sold by ANTOnline

7 new or used available from $39.95
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Product Description

1/6 HP motor has thermal-overload protection to prevent burn out. Oil-less motor design for environmentally safe operation. 3/4in. adjustable discharge adapter connects to standard garden hose. Easy-access handle for complete portability. UL and CSA listed.

U.S.A. Flow (GPH): 3,000, Volts: 115, Max. Total Head (ft.): 15-20, Max. Suction Lift (ft.): 15, Discharge Port (in.): 1 1/4 (3/4 Adapter Included), Volute: Impact Resistant-Will not corrode or rust, Impeller Shaft: Impact Resistant-Will not corrode or rust

Product Details

* Amazon Sales Rank: #593 in Home Improvement
* Brand: Wayne
* Model: RUP160
* Number of items: 1
* Dimensions: 11.00" h x 5.00" w x 7.00" l, 8.00 pounds

Features

* 1/6-horsepower submersible utility water pump with energy efficient motor
* Designed for continuous duty operations
* Removes water within 1/8 inch of surface
* Pumps up to 2,000 gallons per hour
* 1-year limited warranty

Editorial Reviews

Amazon.com Product Description
The Wayne 1/6 HP 2,000 GPH oilless submersible utility water pump pumps out up to 2000 gallons per hour with its energy efficient motor. It's designed for use in continuous duty applications, including draining flooded basements, sinks, tubs, or stock tanks, or emptying water-filled boats.

The impact and corrosion-resistant housing, volute, and impeller ensures durability, and the bottom suction can get water within 1/8-inch of the surface. A 3/4-inch adjustable discharge adapter connects to garden hoses, and the 1-1/4-inch discharge port provides high-volume performance. Wayne backs its pump with a one-year limited warranty.

Customer Reviews

Water pump
Hooked this up with pvc pipe on a porch that holds water during Nor Easters and hurricanes. Moves alot of water very fast.

Excellent pump
I'm using this for a graywater system to pump out a 55 gallon drum burried in the ground. This pump empties the barrel and pumps the water up and out like a champ. I'm using the 1-1/4" hose and it will empty the barrel in about 2 minutes flat.

Good Pump, Right Price
This is a good little pump for multiple uses. I use it for pumping the water off of my pool cover during the winter. Works great. I have been using the same pump for several years and it still works. Just keep the leaves out of the intake and it pumps. I put the pump inside a small bucket with a couple of bricks and cut 1" holes in the bottom sides of the bucket. This keeps all miscelaneous debris and leaves out of the pump and it just sits right on the pool cover. Works great.

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Tuesday, February 24, 2009

The ARC™ Shower Bar


The ARC™ Shower Bar, Stainless Steel
From THE ARC

Price: $33.76 & eligible for FREE Super Saver Shipping on orders over $25.

Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours
Ships from and sold by Amazon.com

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Product Description

Modern sleek curved shower bar design increases room inside the shower by 30%.

Product Details

* Amazon Sales Rank: #3190 in Kitchen & Housewares
* Color: Stainless Steel
* Brand: THE ARC
* Model: HBA60ARC91
* Released on: 2005-09-01
* Dimensions: 2.00" h x 1.00" w x 62.00" l,

Features

* Curved shower curtain rod with stainless steel finish
* Non-rusting aircraft aluminum with zinc alloy mounts
* Increases elbow room inside shower by 30 percent
* Works with any kind of shower curtain
* Measures 60 inches; comes with easy installation kit

Editorial Reviews

Amazon.com Product Description
The Arc shower bar is designed to provide 30 percent more elbow room inside the shower without compromising modern attractiveness. Made from durable, non-rusting aircraft aluminum with zinc alloy mounts, The Arc shower curtain rod measures 60 inches long and is available with a brushed stainless steel or chrome finish. The curved rod works with any shower curtain and comes with an easy-to-install mounting kit and instructions.

Customer Reviews

Awesome product
I came across an arc shower curtain rod while I stayed in a hotel. I recently had it installed and am so happy with all the extra room in my shower.

Love the ARC bar!...
I Love the ARC bar!. Just make sure you use your own drywall screw anchors. The one supplied for drywall are useless and break the wall etc.
Took me 30 mins. to install. Also ordered the hookless vinyl shower curtain which works great with it. No problems whatsover. The space has increased,no more rubbing against the curtain with your elbow. Good Buy!.

Awesome Product !
I love this shower bar. My new home has small tub/showers and this gives the feel of a larger space for a very reasonable price. I'll be ordering another for the guest bathroom.

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Monday, February 23, 2009

Lauren Ralph Lauren "Logo" Pillow


Lauren Ralph Lauren "Logo" Pillow, Extra Firm Jumbo, 20x28"
From Ralph Lauren

Price: $20.00
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
Ships from and sold by Macy's

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Product Description

Side sleepers can now rest firmly and soundly on this pillow. Made of the softest 100% cotton and filled with cozy yet firm Fiberfill, this pillow has a khaki Ralph Lauren logo.

Product Details

* Amazon Sales Rank: #1649 in Kitchen & Housewares
* Brand: Ralph Lauren

Features

* Cotton with polyester Fiberfill
* Machine washable
* Imported

Customer Reviews

I LOVE MY RALPH LAUREN PILLOWS
These pillows were a terrific buy and they are great pillows. Quality extra-firm is hard to find, but these are just right for us.

Best purchase I've made
This pillow lets me sleep with no discomfort; Hands down one of my better ideas.

Ralph Lauren Pillows
Simply awesome pillows! They are very well made, the stitching is top notch! I put them on our bed and didn't tell my husband. When we went to sleep that night, he remarked "wow, a new pillow..I LOVE IT..where did you get it..etc etc". We've been getting better night sleeps with these pillows. VERY HAPPY!

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Pike Street 330-Thread


Pike Street 330-Thread-Count Swiss Dot Cotton Overfilled Queen Mattress Pad
From Pike Street

Price: $47.64 & eligible for FREE Super Saver Shipping on orders over $25.

Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours
Ships from and sold by Amazon.com

2 new or used available from $39.99
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Product Details

* Amazon Sales Rank: #4578 in Kitchen & Housewares
* Size: Queen
* Color: White
* Brand: Pike Street
* Model: L023
* Released on: 2007-09-15

Features

* Queen-sized mattress pad overfilled for extra thickness and comfort
* 330-thread-count, 100-percent-cotton damask Swiss dot cover; machine wash and dry
* Filled with 50 ounces of polyester fiber
* End-to-end box stitched with mitered border and gusseted sidewall
* Measures 60 by 80 inches; also available in full, twin, king and California king

Editorial Reviews

Amazon.com Product Description
Thick and cushy with a down-like feel, this mattress pad is designed for comfort. Sewn with a 330-thread-count, 100-percent-cotton cover with a damask Swiss dot pattern, the pad is easy to care for at home in the washer and dryer.

Thickly filled with 42 ounces of polyester fiber, the mattress pad is end-to-end box stitched with mitered borders and gusseted sidewalls to keep the filling in place. The full-sized mattress cover measures 60 by 80 inches and is also available in twin, full, king and California king.

Customer Reviews

High quality, very soft, ridiculously comfortable
This product replaced a much thinner, not-quilted mattress pad, and the upgrade has been fantastic, essentially turning my flat bed into something of a pillow-top. The corner elastics hold the mattress pad snugly to the bed without stretching the "overfill" to the point of flatness.

I especially like how the corners and edges of the pad puff out a bit more, instead of a tapering off that might occur with an over-snug fitting. Very highly recommended for quality of manufacture, reasonable cost, and excellent comfort -- the latter being especially important in this lousy, cold winter.

Highly recommended
I had a fiberfill mattress topper that had seen better days, one that just lays on the bed. When I went to replace it I was amazed at the prices. This mattress pad is much more reasonable, has the deep pockets to keep it in place, and is very thick and comfortable. I have no complaints with this product.

Like a New Bed...
This is, by far, the nicest mattress pad I have ever owned. I never realized how a well-made mattress pad can change the enitre feel of a bed. This mattress pad is similar to a pillow-top mattress; It has a very nice padded top that is so soft and comfortable for sleeping. It has improved my sleeping tremendously.

My husband and I are tall and have an extra-long mattress and this pad fits it, despite the extra length. It fits snugly and stays in place, unlike some mattress pads in the company of active sleepers. If there is any complaint, it might be that the bulkly nature of the pad does not make for as clean of a look on a made bed. The pad is not so bulky that the bed looks messy (by any means) but since it is not flat, it does take a little more effort to get that clean look for your made-up bed.

Overall, I love this mattress pad. I have already ordered another for my daughter's bed and would recommend to anyone looking for a new mattress pad. It is worth the expense.

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Sunday, February 22, 2009

Brentwood Hollywood Bed rest


Brentwood Hollywood Bed rest, Pink
From Brentwood

Price: $23.63 & eligible for FREE Super Saver Shipping on orders over $25.

Availability: Usually ships in 3 to 6 weeks
Ships from and sold by Amazon.com

Average customer review:

Product Description

Bed rest makes reading or relaxing in bed comfortable. Bright colors make this a easy and fun way to add color to kids or dorm room.

Product Details

* Amazon Sales Rank: #2563 in Kitchen & Housewares
* Size: Bed rest
* Color: Pink
* Brand: Brentwood
* Model: 1386044
* Dimensions: 18.00" h x 27.00" w x 18.00" l,

Features

* Fluffy blue bedrest in bright solid pink
* Reverses to faux suede
* Great for watching TV and playing videos
* Perfect for college dorm rooms
* Carrying loop at top of pillow; made from 100 percent polyester

Customer Reviews

Wife Loves it
I brought this for my wife who broke both her fima bones and is cancer ridding.
She loves it can sit in bed more comfortably.
recommend to all looking for bed rest.
LeRoy Q

Bed Rest Pillow
This pillow is very comfy and great for reading in bed or whatever else you may want to do. This would make a perfect gift for a teen or new college student.

Hollywoon Bed Rest
This little "chair" comes in very handy for my dorm room. It is the perfect product for any college student who may not have the space for an actual chair, but when leaning against this on your bed or floor you completely forget that you're not in a real chair!

I am in love with this bed rest and I recommend this product for anybody who doesn't have the space for a chair in their rooms. Heck, even if you do have space in your room for a chair I recomment getting this becuase it saves you space AND money!

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Better Living The Dispenser Classic 4 Chamber


Better Living The Dispenser Classic 4 Chamber
From Better Living

Price: $23.83 & eligible for FREE Super Saver Shipping on orders over $25.

Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours
Ships from and sold by Amazon.com

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Product Description

The Dispenser 4 (71450)

Product Details

* Amazon Sales Rank: #1410 in Health and Beauty
* Size: 4 Chamber
* Color: White
* Brand: Classic
* Model: 71450
* Released on: 2006-04-20
* Number of items: 1
* Dimensions: 10.00" h x 11.00" w x 4.00" l,

Features

* Eliminate shower bottle clutter
* Pump pre-measures just the right amount, eliminating the waste and spills
* Large 14 oz. refillable chambers save money by buying your favorite liquids in bulk. Easy to refill.
* Mylar coated labels -identify your liquids neatly
* Quick easy installation: No Tools Required. Installs in minutes with two way tape and silicone or screw option (included) on any tile, marble, plastic or other wall surface.

Customer Reviews

Shower dispenser
We like the dispenser. It is nice to have everything at hand without the clutter of several bottles. We have had one in the other bath for 2 years and also had in our previous home.

Does what it claims to do
I'm pleased with the product. It works dependably. Some reviews were critical that it is made of plastic (and not metal) and that it requires too many pumps to dispense the necessary volume of shampoo or conditioner (for me it's 4-5 pumps). While both are true (plastic and several pumps required), this was not a surprise to me. There is always an issue of meeting expectations, but if expectations are realistic, I imagine most will be pleased with this dispenser.

Dispenser clasic
This is a well priced dispensor and works just as discribed.
I took about 10 days to arrive.

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