Incoherent Mutterings

So. I am a Bzz Agent. I signed up with BzzAgent many years ago to give my opinion on new products, website, services, etc. This review focuses on the new Glade Expressions line of products. I received a coupon for a free mist kit (I picked cotton and Italian mandarin) and an oil diffuser kit (Juniper Berry and Lavender). I have used the Febreze oil warmer plug-in in the past and was only moderately happy with it. Far too powerful when first plugged in then almost non-existent thereafter. So I was excited to try the Glade Oil Diffuser.

The Good: It doesn’t take up an outlet. And it’s a nice piece of decoration
The Bad: FAR TOO STRONG.

The diffuser lasted one 24 day in our house. My eyes were itchy, my partner had headaches and constant sneezing. I didn’t want to just throw it away, so I placed it outside on the back porch. Once it was outside, all symptoms stopped. The scent is just too much for my small living area, I suppose. I’m hoping the scent will lessen a bit and I can bring it back inside. I had this problem with the Glade candles as well.

The Glade mist on the other hand was wonderful. I sprayed a small bit in a stuffy bedroom. The scent was overpowering at first but once it dispersed into the room, it was very nice. Perfect for freshening up a small room. Just a little goes a long way and I really appreciate that.

The Good: Clean scent that doesn’t overpower for too long. Nice decorative canister.
The “Meh”: Decorative canister means I have no idea what scent I’m using until it’s time for a refill.

I’d definitely consider buying the mist over a Febreze spray next time, but i thin I should stay away from all oil diffusers in general.

So. I am a Bzz Agent. I signed up with BzzAgent many years ago to give my opinion on new products, website, services, etc.This time around I received coupons to try out Claritin-D. Claritin-D is like gold in pill form around my house. So I was well aware of it’s lovely allergy related decongesting abilities. This promotion, however, was to make people aware that you can use Claritin-D not just for allergy related congestion, but for standard cold congestion as well. (Un)Lucky for me, my partner had a cold. A full on bona fide cold bordering on flu. His congestion was so bad he sounded like he was drowning at night and completely stuffed up during the day. Our plan was to keep him drinking hot liquids (lemon, fresh grated ginger, and honey in hot tea/water) during the day to help with the cough and sore throat and a nice Claritin-D to keep his nasal passages clear at night. This way his system wasn’t bombarded with several different medications (cough, headache, sore throat, sneezing, etc). And it seemed to work! Claritin-D kept him breathing at night with little problem, just like it does when cedar fever hits the area.

We both know how well Claritin-D works, but never really considered it for cold congestion, opting instead for multi-symptom medications which apparently don’t work as well.

The Good: Claritin-D works as well as it ever has.
The Bad: It’s still a hassle to have to go to the pharmacy to get it.
The Super Annoying: The coupon I used was for $10 off. It required a manager override for it to go through. Unsure if this is because of the amount off or because it was for Claritin-D.