This product probably contains ** zeolite ** a naturally occuring mineral that does absorb all smells. We use it in buildings that have smoke damage, mildrew damage, and one memorable house where a person died on a July Friday and wasn’t found till the following Monday (don’t ask).
It is truly amazing!
In a momemt of madness? optimism? idiocy? I ordered a Gopher® from an infomercial.
I got 2 for the price of one. (About 10 bucks each).
It actually works!
I picked a tissue up off the floor! I changed a lightbulb! I reached hard-to-reach places! I dicovered the exclamation mark!! I was empowered!
I love my Gopher®.
[sub]I need a life.[/sub]
Gillette Mach3
Best shaver ever.
Lime-A-Way.great stuff for kitchens and bathrooms.
Something I’ve started using recently that I just love is Saran cutting sheets. They are truly sturdy enough to cut on and not damage countertops. I love the fact that they are flexible so I can just pick up the sheet with the chopped onion, carrots, whatever, and dump them in the pot/salad. The thing I love the most, though, is that they are disposable. No worrying about cutting chicken and spreading bacteria (I am just a leeeeeeeeetle bit anal about sanitation).
Don’t think of it as being anal, think of it as a hobby.
Another vote for George Foreman’s grill. As a matter of fact I think I’ll go dig mine out and make some burgers or sumpin. That George Foreman certainly is clever! 
Zenster, whatever those chocolate covered cherries were you sent to Jr Ranger I last year were the best anywhere ever.
Sadly, I cannot remember the brand.
Zenster or Xema, where can I buy the Xyliss garlic press? Is it a specialty item or can I get it at any kitchen store? I ask because I got a crappy garlic press yesterday which I used once and promptly broke (literally 2 cloves and it broke) and I vowed to get a good one.
Velma- you can buy a Zyliss at any cutlery store or housewares store. I have found them at both low end and high end stores.
Kitchen:
Wusthof-Trident knives. DON’T screw with my knives. They keep an edge wonderfully- I steel them every time I use them and have yet to actually sharpen them. Sadly, my 2.5" paring knife disappeared and I am truly at a loss without it.
Reynolds Aluminum Bags. Faboo for BBQ’ing. I love to slice taters, onions, garlic, add tons of butter and pop them on the grill. They stay together very well. I will also take a coupla chicken breasts, add veggies, some italian dressing and pop it in the oven. Works well every time.
Watkin’s Vanilla. Very good vanilla!
Ghirdhelli Chocolate Chips. I am a baker. OK, not by trade, but it’s what I do. They are the best tasting chocolate chips.
Yust click on Harry and David’s website. Really glad to know they were enjoyed so much. They’ve been in business forever and doing a right good job of it.
Well, at least someone around here can spell, unlike myself.
Neener, neener! GMTA.
Hooray! Someone else believes!
I have nothing to add to this thread other than a little product called Carbona Stain Devils from the UK. Just a little of the “grass variation” eliminates grass stains from my cricket whites.
Simple Green. Despite the weird root beer smell.
I love Odoban - from SAM’s wholesale. I wonder if it is the same stuff as Odornix? I have a herd of pets and it removes any and all smells of them from the house. Febreeze bites compared to this stuff.
George Foreman Grill - is a god send. Make wonderful juicy chicken in minutes.
Cast Iron skillets - wonderful, long lasting, and get your iron daily
Smart Ones - tv dinners are really good.
Anyone have suggestions for stuff to remove ink stains from carpets without destroying them. 
Those pets and pens
Another vote here for Max Factor 2000 Calorie Mascara. I have complete strangers come up to me and complement me on my eyelashes when wearing this. It’s also a celeb make-up artist favorite (speaking of which, you can find out what the stars wear at http://www.makeup411.com ).
I swear by Feria conditioner (yes, the wonderful conditioner they package in the Feria haircolor kits, sold in a big bottle at most Sally Beauty Supplies) and Frederic Fekkai Protein Rx Hair Mask for those deep conditioning days.
Sally Hansen French Manicure Kit is GREAT for getting a perfect at-home French manicure, and it comes in three colors (nude, light pink, dark pink).
La Mer moisturizer and Sage cleanser (http://www.zerozits.com ) are great for making a flawless face.
Also, anyone who has hyperpigmentation, light sun damage, acne scars, or an uneven skin tone should check out the Obagi Nu-Derm system and see if it’s right for you. I had acne scars at 17, used this, and in 10 weeks my face was almost flawless.
CLEANING PRODUCTS
Scotchbrite:[ul]While the name brand is rather pricey, there are many lower cost substitutes that perform nearly as well. It outperforms steel wool and does not rust. Its secret lies in the use of alumina (Al[sup]2[/sup]O[sup]3[/sup]). The hardness of aluminum oxide is nearly that of diamonds. It is sputter deposited onto the plastic fibers after they are meshed. I use the red semiconductor grade in my house.
WARNING: Do not use fresh Scotchbrite on fine China, crystal stemware, soft plastic, cultured marble or porcelain. Likewise for anything that is gold or silver plated. It is abrasive enough to scour plated coatings right off and will scratch high-finish surfaces. A well worn pad may be used but I recommend caution.[/ul]
FOOD
House Rayu Hot Sesame Oil:[ul]Available only in Oriental markets, this is one of the great secrets of Asian cooking. Beware of other brands. Many of them dilute their products with cottonseed or soy oils. House Rayu has only two ingredients; roasted sesame oil and red pepper. A few drops in a bowl of ramen lifts it out of the ordinary. Mixed with soy sauce it becomes a fantastic dipping sauce for potstickers, egg rolls, lumpia or dim sum.[/ul]
I’m getting a Zyliss garlic press! A friend of mine just called me from an outlet mall to say she found one on clearance, and she’s getting it for me! (I didn’t even ask her to look for one, she just read this thread. How’s that for efficient?)
Zenster, you have officially influenced my purchases. If it’s no good, let me assure you I will be back to make my displeasure known throughout the world.
A word of caution Velma. I recall seeing a new plastic version of the Zyliss garlic press recently. Do not buy this as only the metal ones are worth their salt. I hope your thoughtful friend managed to get a metal one for you.