- [Dylan] Not every As Seen on TV product is a waste of money. But how do you know unless you try them, or better yet, we try them for you. Today, we'll test several products that can be used in your bathroom and offer not only an honest review but DIY alternatives. Nobody enjoys cleaning toilets which is why the HurriClean
Automatic Toilet Cleaner seems so enticing. This product has a clever name and claims that you just pour
the product in your tank, wait and then flush. So supposedly, no scrubbing's required. Suspiciously, it doesn't say anywhere on the box or packaging what it's made of, other than stating that
it's chlorine free. We have no idea. On to testing. We follow the directions
by removing the tank lid, pouring in the product
and watching it foam up. Then we let it sit for
six good hours or so and finish up by flushing the toilet. The manufacturers claim their formula has powerful scrubbing bubbles that can clean from the inside out with hurricane strength. Although it seemed to remove some of the discoloration
from the flapper and hardware, it did very little to
break down the sediment on the bottom of the tank or clean anything inside
the toilet bowl itself. In fact, the slight ring inside the bowl still required scrubbing to remove. Because toilet and water
conditions can vary quite a bit, we're not sure it's well rounded enough to work as advertised. At best, it sanitizes and prevents mold and mildew in your toilet, at worst it's money down the drain, leaving you to try something else that may be more effective. We did find overwhelmingly
negative reviews online that confirmed that we're definitely not alone in our opinions. It had an average of 2 out of
5 stars, which is pretty bad. So really, you're just better off using a standard toilet bowl cleaner, or cheap dissolvable tablet cleaner. You can also create this
eco friendly alternative that kills bacteria, germs,
mold and even lime deposits which we've shown you in the past. Simply get a bottle of vinegar, pour a quart in the tank
and the rest in the bowl. You can also stuff some
vinegar soaked toilet paper to the inside rim of the toilet and let it sit for several minutes while you scrub the bowl
with the toilet brush. Then just remove the toilet paper and scrub the inside of the
rim with an old toothbrush before finally flushing. Boom! You saved money with minimal effort and probably had vinegar already. Moving on, you may have
seen this Scrub Daddy on Shark Tank or QVC, and along with its Scrub Mommy counterpart they can easily be found in
most hardware or grocery stores. But let's test them out for ourselves and see if the face is only smiling because it took your money. The difference between the two sponges is that the Scrub Daddy
is abrasive on both sides, and the Scrub Mommy is two sided, with one of them having a softer
sponge for your delicates. The unique part about these sponges is that they change texture depending on the water temperature. In warm water they are soft,
and in cool water they firm up to give you even more scrubbing power. These sponges can be used anywhere, but let's focus on the bathroom. The first test was on hard
water stains in the sink. With just a little soak
and some elbow grease, Scrub Mommy got it out
without much struggle. It worked as advertised and really cleaned up the porcelain well. Next, we tried it on
some shower tile grout that was pretty dirty. Once again, it cleaned up the grime, but obviously won't whiten
the grout on its own. After that, we tried it on a dirty tub with hard water stains. Just a minute into scrubbing and it removed most of the stains. The Scrub Daddy worked pretty
well in the shower too, but it didn't quite remove
all the mineral deposits that were in the toilet,
at least not on its own. So, these are pretty much great buys. The Scrub Mommy's well rounded and the Scrub Daddy is
ready for deeper cleaning. They're also effective
without harsh chemicals and pretty much eliminate the need for a variety of
scrubbers taking up space. As an alternative, we're not really gonna make our own sponge because we don't really run
that kind of a facility, but you can go with a
Mr. Clean Magic Eraser or a Scotch Brite Scrub Sponge. We've used them both
in a variety of videos, and they've also passed our
tests and typically cost less. We'll link to everything we've
mentioned in the description. Alright, now if you have
a hard to tackle stain that a sponge just isn't taking care of, it might be time to add a
little power to the equation. Today, we'll test out the $40
Turbo Scrub in the bathroom. This product's a cordless
hand held power scrubber that comes with a wand, an extension, the head and three brushes
for a variety of tasks. It also comes with a power
supply for recharging, and of course, an instruction manual. But we don't need that. The head and the extension
both attach like vacuum hoses, and the brush attachments
just snap into place. There's no consensus as to whether or not the extension wand is that useful. It does provide extra reach and allows you to bend over less, but it seems unstable and has more give because your hands can't
apply as much pressure while it's extended. It comes down to a personal preference. You can use this thing
all around your house, but it's probably best to
clean the brushes thoroughly between each job so you
avoid cross contamination. As Seen on TV's staged messes aren't exactly an honest
or accurate representation of a mess that the Turbo Scrub can clean, so we'll put it to the test
with real life dirt and grime that's been accumulating
just for this video. This shower should be a great test. It does a decent job of cleaning
light to medium build ups, but don't expect it to solve
all your heavy duty problems by itself, especially if
you've avoided cleaning for an extended period of time. We also tried it on some hard water spots in the sink and toilet. It removed the grime
from the sink pretty well but only lightened the ring in the toilet. The heavy duty brush cleaned
the filthy baseboards really well, with very little effort. Overall, it works pretty
good and does what it says. When it comes to bathrooms, you can use it for
baseboards, toilets, showers, sinks, tile and grout, and so much more. It beats simply scrubbing with your hands and effectively adds torque to get the job done faster and easier. If you're considering the Turbo Scrub or its competitor, the
Hurricane Spin Scrubber, we definitely lean
towards the Turbo Scrub. You see, it's got a much
longer lasting battery. Both have similar results
in reviews though, so hey, go with what you want. Now if you like the idea behind this but want to save some money, oh, and have a cordless drill at home, here's the DIY solution. Get yourself a small scrub
brush, preferably circular, and break it down to
its bristles and base. Get a threaded rod and place it right through the center of the brush. Tighten it on both sides with a hex nut until it's snug and secure. Now place that apparatus
directly into the drill chuck and secure it inside. Now it's time to conquer
those stubborn stains. This'll certainly work
faster and more efficiently than good old fashioned elbow grease while allowing you to get rid of stains you thought you never could. If you have embarrassing hard
water stains in your toilet that nothing seems to get rid of, remember, it's not your fault. The Hard Water Wand to the rescue! It's a scratch free toilet bowl scrubber and it's made from natural volcanic pumice that claims to scrub away tough stains while protecting your toilet from damage. It claims to tackle tough
calcium, lime and rust build up on showers, tubs, toilets and sinks. Ah, okay. Let's test it on the same toilet that the Turbo Scrub had difficulty removing hard water stains from. The first thing we notice is that the extended reach handle that's supposed to prevent you from ever touching dirty water actually prevents you from getting into the contour of the toilet bowl. In order to really scrub hard, your hands have to be inside the bowl, so put on some gloves, we're going in. After lots and lots of scrubbing, you can see that it does remove
tough stains pretty well, and it can make your
toilet look like new again. We think it's a great concept
but it has design flaws. For example, the pumice
stone wears down too quickly, so don't expect it to last long. Reviews average 3.2 out of 5 stars, and seemed to reflect
those flaws accurately. Aside from the bulky shape of the stone, the most common complaint is that the pumice stone
often broke off the handle within the first couple of uses. There's a ton of similar
pumice cleaning products on the market for far less money and with much better ratings,
so look elsewhere first. In all honesty, this
product is basically a stick with a pumice stone on it, which is commonly used for
removing calluses from feet. The economical solution is to pick up a smaller
one from the Dollar Store. It's more practical for
those hard to reach spots. Even though you have to go through more, it'll still cost you less. Oh, by the way, the Hard Water Wand comes with this revolutionary hook that allows you to hang it in the shower for the next time your bathroom or feet need a good scrubbing. That's totally worth ten bucks, right? Right? Next up is L.A.'s Totally
Awesome All Purpose Cleaner. Now, we don't know if
they're referring to the city or just some guy named L.A. We'll cut to the chase with this one. We used it with many of
the cleaning products we tested today, without
previously showing you. It basically cleans everything washable, contains no harmful chemicals, and can be found at the Dollar Store. Yes, the Dollar Store. Since it's a concentrated liquid, just follow the directions
for whatever you're cleaning and add the recommended amount of water. Simply spray on, scrub and wipe off. According to the good reviews, it removes a multitude
of stains, grease, paint, hair dye, drinks and even some inks. You can safely use it in a
carpet cleaning machine as well. We tested it on a soiled carpet and it worked really great
after just one application. This really is an awesome cleaner, and it's super affordable. But if you wanna make your own solid all purpose cleaner
yourself instead of buying one, grab some lemon and some vinegar. Vinegar is a cost effective
way to cut through grease, disinfect almost anything in your house, and also it smells pretty good, right? No, no, no it doesn't, I'm sorry. That's why you add some lemon. It helps mask that vinegar stench. You can either use lemon scraps or just slice a fresh lemon
into the pint sized jar then just top it off
with some white vinegar. It'll work at this point, but if you want raw cleaning
power that smells fantastic, then be patient and follow along. Put the lid on tightly and
store it for a few weeks. Yes, a few weeks. Just be sure to give it
a shake every few days. By week three, your lemon vinegar is ready for serious cleaning. Fill an empty bottle just half
way with the liquid portion, then top it off with warm water. Your new lemon scented all purpose cleaner will wipe away dirt and grime
and polish glass surfaces, leaving behind a pleasant
fragrance to boot. So yes, good things do
come to those who wait. So today we took a look at
five products you may have seen when you're struggling with insomnia and frantically clicking
through the channels. The fact of the matter is
that if you're clever enough, you can make these things on
your own in just a few minutes. So before you pay that ridiculous $10 shipping and handling fee, make sure you check back
with Household Hacker first. There are tons of other As
Seen on TV products out there, in fact, probably far too many, so let us know in the comments what you want to see put to the test. If you enjoyed this, here's two other As Seen on TV
videos that we already made, so make sure to check them out before dropping your hard earned cash. Oh, and hit subscribe for
new videos every few days. Thanks for watching, and we'll see you in the
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