We came across this wonderful product at home earlier today and tried to search online for the same. Surprisingly we could not find much information on the manufacturer’s website - http://www.reckittbenckiser.com

We wonder if this product is still available in the market. It is essentially a glass and household cleaner. It can be used on TV, electronic items, computer, windows, mirrors, glass tables, fridge and kitchen appliances, car windshield and laminated furniture.

The bottle that we have is pretty old. Packaged in November 2002. We are surprised that we still have it ! At that point of time, the 500 ml bottle cost Rs. 45/- Click picture below to enlarge.

We also came across the following article from “thehindubusinessline.com”

Colin has launched its second variant - Colin with the power of Vinegar. The new product, a pink liquid, is meant to remove greasy residue. The glass and household cleaner is priced at Rs 55 for 500 ml.

Image Courtesy: thehindubusinessline.com

The article is from May 2007, so perhaps the product has been re-branded and launched in the market again. The complete article can be read at:

http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/catalyst/2007/05/24/stories/2007052400180401.htm

If any of you have purchased this recently or used it and would like to add your review comments, please do so.

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Viveks is a chain of stores in Chennai (and other cities) where a family can purchase most common consumer electronic items like TV, Refrigerator, Washing Machine and so on…

This post aims to club all the addresses and phone numbers for the stores in Chennai.

Viveks have 9 stores in Chennai. They are:

North West Chennai - Anna Nagar

North Chennai - Purasawalkam

Mid West Chennai - Vadapalani

Mid Chennai - T. Nagar, Spencer Plaza, Mylapore

Mid South Chennai - Adyar

South Chennai - Tambaram and Nanganallur

Addresses and Contact Information

Adyar

No. 35, First Main Road, Gandhinagar, Adyar Chennai - 600 020 

Phone : 044 4205-6905 _ 4218-7558 _2442-2268

Anna Nagar

AA 152, 3rd Avenue Near Round Tana Chennai - 600 040 

Phone : 044 4205-6907 _2622-2053

Mylapore

No. 133, Royapettah High Road, Mylapore, Chennai - 600 004

Phone : 044 4205-6901 _2498-2012 

Nanganallur

No. 14, 4th Main Road Nanganallur Chennai - 600 061 

Phone : 044 4205-6908 _2231-6970 

Purasawalkam

No. 205, Purasawalkam High Road Chennai - 600 007 

Phone : 044 2642-5022 _2642-3575 

Spencer Plaza

First Floor, Phase I 769, Anna Salai Chennai - 600 002

Phone : 044 2849-6887 _4261-0016 

T.Nagar

No. 167, North Usman Road T.Nagar, Chennai - 600 017 

Phone : 044 4212-8740 _2814-0062 _4202-3972

Tambaram

Chandra Towers No. 4, Rajaji Road, West Tambaram Chennai - 600 045 

Phone : 044 4205-6906 _2226-2081 

Vadapalani

No. 188, N.S.K. Salai Vadapalani, Chennai - 600 026 

Phone : 044 2362-4520 _4205-6904 

History of the store:

To read about history of the store, click here

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Today’s post is more of a tip. Perhaps some of you already know about Oven Mits. But then, some of you may not…..Essentially, Oven mits are gloves, worn so that the user is protected by the intense heat of vessels while being taken out of a oven (conventional or microwave).

Image Courtesy: static.howstuffworks.com

Unlike gloves which have a covering for each finger, the mits are designed to only have the thumb move around while the rest of the fingers are grouped together.

Using an oven mits has obvious advantages. You do not hurt your hands by subjecting them to intense heat. You also make sure your precious dish is not spilt, your expensive glass bowel does not slip and break…..The later alone can cause more damage. Example glass pieces can injure people if not cleaned properly.

So, it would make sense to use these mits to fetch the vessel after job completion from the oven. The mits are usually “one size fits all” type. But while purchasing make sure you get a good feel to it. Else try changing the size (if available).

Mits are more practical than using a cloth to take the vessel out. Since they are a part of you hand, they do not slip like conventional cloth. Also they are multi-layered which gives you extra protection from heat. Traditional cloth can quickly become hot forcing you to place the vessel quickly and draw your hands from the source of heat.

So, if you have an oven at home already, or if you are planning to get one - Get a pair of mits along with it. Enjoy cooking without worrying !!

have a great weekend everyone.

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Started in 1955 by Professor Abramo Galassi, Faber has established itself as a global brand. The company’s first product was an extraction hood and was created in 1963. Extraction hood is another term for electric chimney. Today Faber is present in around 14 countries spanning 3 continents.

Faber is present in India too and manufacturers/sells the following products:

• Hoods
• Hobs
• Cook tops
• Ovens
• Cooking ranges
• Dishwashers
• Kitchen sinks

Hoods

Hoods are nothing but electric chimneys. We have covered about this here and here.

Faber has 18 models listed on their website. Clearly hoods are their USP.

Hobs

Hobs are devices which are fitted into the kitchen surface (for example granite slab). The slab is first cut out and the hob fits into this space. The advantage of this is that there is no space under the cooking device (as it would be with a conventional stove) and gives a clean and aesthetic look to one’s kitchen. A sample image is shown below.

Image Courtesy: betterdiy.com

Faber has 6 models listed on their website.

Cook Tops

Cook tops are traditional stoves. Just like hobs they also will operate using LPG gas. The only difference is that they sit on top of the counter and not fixed into it. They can be moved around quite easily.

Faber has 3 models listed on their website.

Ovens

If you like to indulge in baking, roasting and other such activities for which a simple microwave oven wont do the job, then the traditional oven is the device for you. Care has to be taken to plan the installation of these ovens into your modular kitchen.

Faber has 3 models listed on their website.

Cooking Ranges

These are still a preferred choice for people who do not want to do too much rework for their kitchen. Cooking ranges offer a 3/4/5 burner cooking top with a oven built below it. They offer convenience of both devices in one unit. Sometimes they have wheels with which they can be moved around. They also need a LPG connection. A sample image is shown below.

Image Courtesy: Faber India

Faber has 9 models listed on their website.

Dishwashers

This needs no further introduction. Faber has 4 models listed on their website.

Kitchen Sinks

This needs no further introduction. Faber has 0 models listed on their website!

The official web site for Faber India is :

http://www.faberheatkraft.in/faber-in/en/homePage.html

Toll Free Number for Faber India is : 1-800-233-4595

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We saw this product and decided to write a small article about it. Called the “Easy-Off Bang”, the product is a power cleaner mainly used to remove dirt and hard water stains from surfaces, tiles and the like. It can also remove rust stains!

It can be used to clean:

• Wash Basins
• Toilets
• Window grills
• Pipes
• Taps
• Bath tubs
• Showers
• Ceramic floors and tiles
• Stainless steel
• Glass
• Plastic

It is NOT suitable for:

• Marble surfaces
• Surfaces sensitive to acids
• Enamel showers
• Aluminium fixtures
• Natural stones
• Zinc plated metals
• Textile
• Carpets

The cost of the bottle (400ml) is Rs. 65/-

Click on the picture below to enlarge

The product should preferably be used without diluting. Also to prevent discoloring, the product should not be left on a surface for more than 1 minute. The contents which are in the product are missing from the product label.

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