Recent content by MikeS

In Defense Of The ION Dustin, as an owner of three Saturns (a 2000 SL1, 2004 ION 2 and my current 2007 ION 3), I have to defend their quality. I've never had any major trouble with the first two cars, and I must disclose I recently had to replace the left wheel bearing on the '07 (along with...

Costco Pods I have been using Costco's Kirkland Signature pods for over a year, and I've found nothing better. Whiter whites, brighter colors, great stain removal at half the price of Tide. What's not to like? (I do use All Free & Clear as my backup detergent for the dogs' blankets and other...

I Agree With The Majority Sun & Xtra are barely detergents. When I moved in with my significant other, he was using Sun. I changed that quickly. Now it's Kirkland Signature pods for the major wash, and All Free & Clear Ultra for other loads. Couldn't be happier.

Two Is Better Than One When I moved in with my partner, he was using Sun detergent for everything. Horrors! I changed that quickly. After much trial and error, I have found the duo that works for me: Kirkland Signature (Costco) pods for the main wash, and All Free & Clear for everything...

Viv Loves Vim And since it would be criminal to ignore Salvo's main competitor, here's a cast ad for Vim laundry detergent on "The Lucy Show"! http://https//www.youtube.com/watch?v=m5j0nvTTlME

Bold Jo Anne Worley P&G's Bold commercials were probably some of the most entertaining detergent ads of the period--but here's a real show-stopper featuring a "Laugh-In" cast member. Sock it to me, Jo Anne Worley...! http://https//www.youtube.com/watch?v=UoOz5kNwqyc

'62 Chrysler Newport It had the vents on top of the dashboard, which really allowed the cool air to reach the back seat faster. That was great for long trips. Also, it had the coveted "Air Conditioned by Airtemp" label on the window. So did our '69 Newport, but I always loved the '62 with...

My Two Cents Let me start by saying I have a personal bias toward "Consumer Reports": When I was 13 years old, I asked my parents for a subscription for my birthday. They granted my wish. I've been a loyal subscriber ever since. On the plus side, most of the products I have purchased by using...

Detergent Recommendations GE is not the only dishwasher maker to recommend a specific detergent. My Bosch has stickers on the edge of the door recommending Finish. As it happens, I have used both Finish Powerball Tabs (regular and free and clear) and Cascade All-In-1. Both work just fine in...

Confessions Of A Pod Convert When pods came out, I didn't think I had any use for them. Liquids and powders were fine for me, and I still have vivid childhood memories of Salvo tablets not dissolving and finding broken Action bleach packets in the box. But I became a convert when I started...

Bendix Fridge Ad 1952 Here's more proof Bendix made a refrigerator--which I suspect was similar to Crosley-badged models. This commercial was from 1952.... http://https//www.youtube.com/watch?v=e0G5nKrX2fE

Another Vote For Powerball Tabs I agree with the praise for Finish Powerball Tabs. They clean great without leaving a haze on glasses, and when Costco has an instant rebate offer on the 100-plus tablet box, I snap one up. (By the way, my partner and I only run our Bosch dishwasher once every...

ISE Evolution Compact When I owned a condo, I had a Badger disposal that was a piece of garbage; I replaced it with a similar one because I planned to move. When I moved in with my partner, his disposal was on the blink as well. We went shopping for a new model, and I chose the ISE Evolution...

New Yorker Encore One good Jack Jones pitch deserves another!

1976 Chrysler New Yorker I had a '74 Dodge Monaco, but I love this Chrysler (formerly Imperial). Not to mention the commercial pitch. It truly was the talk of the town!