DIY Product Reviews

The Ultrasonic Humidifier (SUL2324) has been very good despite a very poor users manual.

Here are a few of the details on the unit:

• Actual Runtime: 20 hours at high setting
• 3 Speed Fan
• Automatic Timer
• Use to fill and carry water tank
• Automatic Humidistat

Cleaning the SUL2324 Ultrasonic Humidifier

This unit worked perfectly for about two month, then stopped producing any mist.  I assumed it needed to be cleaned.  I pulled out the manual and it said the transducer need to be cleaned.  The problem was it didn’t say where it was.  After working at it for awhile, I found how to get to it.  1.  Turn the two thumb nuts under the water tank.  2. Pull in button on back of the unit and pull up.  3.  This will expose the transducer (metal center, black ring).  4.  Follow manufactures instructions on cleaning it.

After I removed the scale from the transducer the unit started working like new.  I would recommend this unit.  Model: SUL2324-UM  Price:$50.00

I cannot be happier with Folex Carpet Cleaner.  It is priced right, cleans amazingly, non-toxic, and odor free.  I purchased mine from Lowe’s in the cleaning section.  You might have to look, because the product packaging and bottle is not flashy at all.  It is a simple white squirt bottle with dark purple lettering.  Lowes Item #31704 for the 32 oz size and Item #238332 for the gallon size.

The most common use for Folex is to spot clean carpets…and it does a great job at this.  Just spray the Folex on the stain, agitate with your finger, let it set for 5 minutes, then blot up.  This cleaner works so well, you might need to mark the stain with a coin to blot up the cleaner.  I am serious…it works that well.

The other uses for Folex are equally amazing.

• Clothes Stain - I use it as a pretreater.  Just spray the spot, agitate with your finger, and wash normally.  It doesn’t interfere with your detergent or softener.  It also works fin in HE washers.
• Shower Cleaning - Spray on, then wipe off.  It removes soap scum and mildew great, and is odor free and non-toxic
• Boats - We use it on just about everything on our boat.  It removes bugs and buildup from the seats and stains and mildew from the carpet.  We keep a 2 gallon pump sprayer on board with a 1 part Folex to 4 part distilled water mix for cleaning.  It is a great cleaner for a boat, because we don’t have to rinse it.

How it works - Folex is a surfactant.  That means it separates the stain from the material.  That is why you can simply blot up the stain.

I can not be happier with this product and I recommend it to everyone.  It is available at Lowes, Home Depot, Amazon.com, K-Mart, and Bed Bath and Beyond.

When I first saw this product in the store all I could think of was the infomercial with grass seed growing on a cinder block.  After a few visits to Lowes and a few more thin spots in my yard I decided to pick up a container of EZ Seed.  It was the plastic shaker can and was priced at $14.97.  I though this was a bit high, but still decided to give it a test.

I put the product down 12 days ago and had a mixed weather.  Highs of 84 and lows of 38 and rain and sun.  The grass did germinate quickly, but didn’t fill in well. I also had a problem keeping the EZ Seed wet.  It seemed to dry out quickly.  I watered it as much as I would plain grass seed.

Pros: Fast germination, easily to apply, and adequte directions.

Cons: Expensive, poor coverage, and poor water retention.

Overall Rating: Average.  I might buy this product for small applications (i.e. to replace a pulled weed), but not for anything bare area larger than a dinner plate.  I prefer the Scotts Patchmaster product for these applications.

Are you looking for an alarm monitoring company in Indianapolis, Indiana?  These companies provide burglar alarm and fire alarm monitoring in Indianapolis.  Most of these companies also will install and service alarm systems.  Some alarm systems can only be monitored by the original company, but you can call around to find out for sure.

Stanley Security Solutions (Honeywell / HSM)
Indianapolis Phone 317-776-3500

ADT Security Alarm
Indianapolis Phone 317-913-0253

Circle City Alarm
Indianapolis Phone 877-607-1368

Honeywell / HSM (now part of Stanley Security)
Indianapolis, IN 317-776-3500

All of these companies can monitor your existing burglar or fire alarm system,  as well as install a new alarm/security system.