# Products That Really Work **URL:** \ **Category:** In My Humble Opinion\ **Created:** [April 1, 2003, 2:54am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/products-that-really-work/165619 "2003-04-01T02:54:09Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 3
**Author:** ![nuthinboutnuthin](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/n/96bed5/32.png) [@nuthinboutnuthin](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/nuthinboutnuthin)\ **Post date:** [April 2, 2003, 5:34am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/products-that-really-work/165619/41 "2003-04-02T05:34:33Z")
Where can I find the TV Prism glasses??? ---
**Author:** ![LifeOnWry](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/96bed5/32.png) [@LifeOnWry](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/LifeOnWry)\ **Post date:** [April 2, 2003, 5:48am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/products-that-really-work/165619/42 "2003-04-02T05:48:23Z")
**Grinna Girla**! I’m also a fan of both Lipfinity and Feria (“Cool” and “Crushed Garnet”, respectively.) I LOVE my Greased Lightning, and I think it works better than the Orange Blast stuff **SilkyThreat** recommends. However, Orange Blast does smell better. LOTS better, in fact. For cleaning my diamond ring - the best thing I’ve found is Tilex Soap Scum remover. ---
**Author:** ![Violet](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/v/ebca7d/32.png) [@Violet](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Violet)\ **Post date:** [April 2, 2003, 5:52am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/products-that-really-work/165619/43 "2003-04-02T05:52:55Z")
Sonicare electric toothbrush. After polling the SDMB, I bought one last year. Really cleans! ---
**Author:** ![Zenster](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/z/cdc98d/32.png) [@Zenster](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Zenster)\ **Post date:** [April 2, 2003, 5:55am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/products-that-really-work/165619/44 "2003-04-02T05:55:48Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by Novus Opiate \* > \*\ ***Zenster** , on a related note, I just want to thank you for your imitation salsa casera recipe from way back in one of your recipe threads. Man, that stuff is great. It turned me onto buying the stuff in the supermarket, even though the supermarket that has it is 30 minutes away. I usually eat two bottles a week of this heavenly stuff. \*\* You are most definitely welcome **Novus**. I had to purchase a tin of Herdez salsa casera just today before going to one of my favorite Mexican restaurants in Fremont. They are totally understanding and open it in the kitchen before bringing it to table. I then slather their incredibly super-fine beef _tacos dorados_ (hardshell tacos) with copious quantities. I am only now beginning to get hungry again. So glad to know that someone else enjoys this splendid product. Lately, Foodmaxx had the small tins for all of 25¢ each. I bought them every time I went there, just on principal. I’m finally beginning to run out and wish I had bought even more. ---
**Author:** ![scr4](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/59ef9b/32.png) [@scr4](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/scr4)\ **Post date:** [April 2, 2003, 6:17am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/products-that-really-work/165619/45 "2003-04-02T06:17:05Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by Ludovic \* > \*\*KENGINGTON EXPERTMOUSE! I love a mouse with a big ball! 😃 \*\* Which model do you have? I love mine, but it’s the old design (beige, 2 buttons). I don’t like the looks of the new design but if it feels as good as the old one I might give it a try. ---
**Author:** ![astro](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/9dc877/32.png) [@astro](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/astro)\ **Post date:** [April 2, 2003, 6:22am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/products-that-really-work/165619/46 "2003-04-02T06:22:05Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by LifeOnWry \* > \*\ ***Grinna Girla**! I’m also a fan of both Lipfinity and Feria (“Cool” and “Crushed Garnet”, respectively.) > > I LOVE my Greased Lightning, and I think it works better than the Orange Blast stuff **SilkyThreat** recommends. However, Orange Blast does smell better. LOTS better, in fact. > > For cleaning my diamond ring - the best thing I’ve found is Tilex Soap Scum remover. \*\* You’ll like this site > **[MakeupAlley - Beauty Product Reviews, Forums & Peer Advice](https://www.makeupalley.com)** > > Your trusted beauty, skincare and lifestyle advisors - each other! Join the MakeupAlley Community for access to over 2.5 million beauty product reviews, message boards and a social network of beauty lovers! ---
**Author:** ![ghandi5569](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/d26b3c/32.png) [@ghandi5569](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ghandi5569)\ **Post date:** [April 2, 2003, 6:55am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/products-that-really-work/165619/47 "2003-04-02T06:55:56Z")
Palmolive Pot and Pan Scrub–really gets the gunk off the dishes when someone forgets to rinse them. Lasting Pride cat litter (side note: shouldn’t it be called something different? Like Temporary Shame or something? I don’t want my cats to have lasting pride in their poo): low dust cat litter that is scoopable and flushable and still vaccums up easily. St. Ives Apricot Scrub: really exfoliates well, and doesn’t rip my face to shreds or cause breakouts. Clairol Natural Instincts haircolor: I love this stuff for a temporary change. LipRageous lipbalm: good flavors and it’s cheap and works well. ---
**Author:** ![pilot141](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/e0b2c6/32.png) [@pilot141](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/pilot141)\ **Post date:** [April 2, 2003, 7:08am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/products-that-really-work/165619/48 "2003-04-02T07:08:30Z")
OK, it says it’s a **Corky**. It’s really one of those needle-like bottle openers that pumps air underneath the cork and pops the cork out of wine bottles. Unbelievable! It works every time, quickly, and NEVER screws up the cork. I am saved from ever ruining a good bottle of wine, plus everyone has the “can I try it?” question. The Perfect Product. ---
**Author:** ![Batsinma\_Belfry](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/ea5d25/32.png) [@Batsinma\_Belfry](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Batsinma_Belfry)\ **Post date:** [April 2, 2003, 8:03am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/products-that-really-work/165619/49 "2003-04-02T08:03:03Z")
In the past 2 weeks I’ve tried 2 products that have amazed me at how well they work. \*\* Anew Ultimate Cream by Avon\*\* It’s way overpriced, but I got it for less than half the price on Ebay. I’ve been using it for 2 weeks and I look like I’ve had a facelift! \*\* Puralin Weight Loss Tablets\*\*. I just needed something to control my apetite and help me loose a few pounds. Weight Watchers made me hungry, other “diet pills” made me sick, (plus my pee smelled like boiled chicken). They’re homeopathic, and have no side affects. ---
**Author:** ![Lynn\_Bodoni](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/e47c2d/32.png) [@Lynn\_Bodoni](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lynn_Bodoni)\ **Post date:** [April 2, 2003, 11:49am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/products-that-really-work/165619/50 "2003-04-02T11:49:04Z")
> [@](#): > > Originally posted by Lynn Bodoni > I have been pleasantly surprised by Splenda, which is a sweetener. … > > Now if they’ll just put it in soda… > [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by Violet \* > \*\*It’s in Diet Rite Cola! 🙂 I also like Splenda. \*\* I should have specified that I hate cola, and I can’t tolerate much caffeine. Maybe DR has a lemon-lime flavor with Splenda in it? ---
**Author:** ![Czarcasm](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/czarcasm/32/4050_2.png) [@Czarcasm](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Czarcasm)\ **Post date:** [April 2, 2003, 1:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/products-that-really-work/165619/51 "2003-04-02T13:22:52Z")
[This](http://www.dietritecola.com/ourStory/insideFlavor.cfm) should answer your questions about Splenda. ---
**Author:** ![KidCharlemagne](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/ed8c4c/32.png) [@KidCharlemagne](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/KidCharlemagne)\ **Post date:** [April 2, 2003, 2:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/products-that-really-work/165619/52 "2003-04-02T14:04:37Z")
TV glasses are actually now available at Hammacher Shlemmer: [http://www.hammacher.com/publish/63145.asp?promo=search](http://www.hammacher.com/publish/63145.asp?promo=search) ---
**Author:** ![SpartanDC](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/b2d939/32.png) [@SpartanDC](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SpartanDC)\ **Post date:** [April 2, 2003, 5:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/products-that-really-work/165619/53 "2003-04-02T17:53:03Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by astro \* > **Ephedra - it works and works well to crunch down your appetite.** It’s also so dangerous that many people of all political stripes want it banned or at the very least available only by prescription. Not to hijack, but I think this is a genuinely dangerous product. As for good products: God bless the **George Foreman grill**. It may not be much of a fat buster, but the food it makes is fantastic and it’s damn fast. Thanks to this glorious product, college students are now getting actual protein in their diets. **Dryel** at-home dry cleaning. The stain remover works really well and it sucks out all the odors and just makes your clothes feel… nice. 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![Velma](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/v/85e7bf/32.png) [@Velma](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Velma)\ **Post date:** [April 2, 2003, 6:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/products-that-really-work/165619/54 "2003-04-02T18:21:52Z")
I’ll second the warning about ephedra - don’t go taking this stuff without at least checking with your Dr. first. By itself or taken with other medications, it can really do some damage, especially if you take too much and exercise strenuously. Oil of Olay daily facials really do make your skin feel like you had a facial - cut them in half to make them last twice as long (they’re still big enough to use on your whole face and this makes them really cost-effective, too!) Diet Dr. Pepper really does taste more like regular Dr. Pepper. ---
**Author:** ![Mariachi\_Kitty](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/ba8739/32.png) [@Mariachi\_Kitty](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mariachi_Kitty)\ **Post date:** [April 2, 2003, 7:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/products-that-really-work/165619/55 "2003-04-02T19:49:16Z")
Burt’s Bees Lip Balm – great on cuticles, too Index cards – no seriously, they are the most useful things in my life Self-adhering bandage wraps – a must for people allergic to adhesives New Balance Tennies ---
**Author:** ![beagledave](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/6de8d8/32.png) [@beagledave](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/beagledave)\ **Post date:** [April 2, 2003, 8:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/products-that-really-work/165619/56 "2003-04-02T20:01:08Z")
[Tivo](http://www.tivo.com/forum/). I now drink the kool-aid. ---
**Author:** ![lovelyluka](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/f475e1/32.png) [@lovelyluka](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/lovelyluka)\ **Post date:** [April 2, 2003, 8:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/products-that-really-work/165619/57 "2003-04-02T20:01:33Z")
Ok, I won’t seem so frivolous posting personal care products since others have, as well… I swear by **Clean and Clear Moisturizer**. I am blessed ::coughcoughhackRIGHTcough:: with combination skin - not just oily in some parts, but generally all over oily and flaky. (The flakes probably come more from having sensitive skin than being dry, but they’re there.) This stuff is a moisturizer with acne-fighting ingredients. I think it’s a GODSEND - I slather my face in it morning and night to get rid of the dryness and my face doesn’t feel gunky. ---
**Author:** ![beagledave](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/6de8d8/32.png) [@beagledave](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/beagledave)\ **Post date:** [April 2, 2003, 8:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/products-that-really-work/165619/58 "2003-04-02T20:02:17Z")
Bad url. BAD BAD url…sigh [Tivo](http://www.tivo.com) again ---
**Author:** ![lovelyluka](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/f475e1/32.png) [@lovelyluka](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/lovelyluka)\ **Post date:** [April 2, 2003, 8:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/products-that-really-work/165619/59 "2003-04-02T20:04:26Z")
Oh, and something else… **Febreeze** is nasty and has a distinctive smell (even though it claims it has no odor). **Bounce Fabric Refresher** is cheaper and actually smells like laundry detergent and dryer sheets. Yay! ---
**Author:** ![Zenster](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/z/cdc98d/32.png) [@Zenster](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Zenster)\ **Post date:** [April 2, 2003, 8:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/products-that-really-work/165619/60 "2003-04-02T20:18:06Z")
IMPORTANT NOTE: I wanted to post a special thanks for those who provided ephedra warnings in this thread. While functional products are the major topic, I also specifically mentioned inclusion of products that **do not** work. Ones that can **kill** you fall under this category. Keep up the good work fellow board members, let’s make this thread a compendium of worthwhile commercial purchases. In addition, personal care products are **completely** welcome here. So long as they deliver good bang-for-the-buck, please feel free to mention them. [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/products-that-really-work/165619.md?page=2) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/products-that-really-work/165619.md?page=4)