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Jul 3, 2008 8:27 pm US/Eastern
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Does It Really Do That? See Which Did (& Didn't)
KDKA Consumer Editor Yvonne Zanos puts products to the test so you can see how they fare -- BEFORE you invest!
by Yvonne Zanos
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) ―
Before you invest, we put it to the test! KDKA Consumer Editor Yvonne Zanos has been testing a number of different products to see which ones live up to the hype (and which ones didn't!).
We've put together links to all her "Does It Really Do That?" reports – so you can read about how each product fared and watch Yvonne test it!
Get A Grip:
Get A Grip is a portable suction grab bar that promises to keep you safe and secure from a slip and fall. But does it really do that?
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Watch Yvonne Put It To The TestTopsy Turvy:
Planting a garden is back-breaking work and your tomatoes can still end up spoiling on the ground. Topsy Turvy, which grows tomatoes upside down, claims to be the world's easiest way to grow tomatoes.
Read The Story Watch Yvonne Put It To The TestMagic Sheets:Magic Sheets promises to make the process easier without any hassle, but does it really do that?
Read The Story Watch The VideoEar Lifts:A new product claims to give a boost to earlobes that become stretched out, but does it really do that?
Read The Story Watch Yvonne Put It To The TestAwesome Auger:
Infomercials tout the Awesome Auger as the world's most efficient and powerful yard tool you'll ever use, but does it really do that?
Read The Story Watch Yvonne Put It To The TestPed Egg
The Ped Egg claims it can make your feet smooth as silk by using more than 100 precision stainless steel micro files to gently smooth the roughest, dry callused skin; but Does It Really Do That?
Read The Story Watch Yvonne Put It To The TestHandy Switch:The Handy Switch promises to be a wireless remote control for any lamp in your home. But does it really do that?
Read The Story Watch Yvonne Put It To The TestFix It:The makers of "Fix It" say their product will stop scratches, dings, nicks all over the house and even on your car. But does it really do that?
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Watch Yvonne Put It To The TestMighty Putty:Mighty Putty promises to fill, fix, seal and repair almost anything in your house, but does it really do that?
Read The Story Watch Yvonne Put It To The TestFlavorWave Oven Deluxe:
The FlavorWave Oven promises to make cooking a breeze in your kitchen by eliminating thawing time, but does it really do that?
Read The Story Watch Yvonne Put It To The TestZorbeez:Zorbeez claims to make cleaning up household spills easier to tackle, but does it really do that?
Read The Story Watch Yvonne Put It To The TestH2O Mop:
The H2O Mop claims to steam clean both hardwood floors and carpets with no chemicals, but does it really do that?
Read The Story Watch Yvonne Put It To The TestListen Up:
Listen Up claims to turn ordinary hearing into extraordinary hearing, but does it really do that?
Read The Story Watch Yvonne Put It To The TestMicro Grill:
The Micro Grill promises to allow you to barbecue all year round, but does it really do that?
Read The Story Watch Yvonne Put It To The TestGo Duster:
The "Go Duster" promises to make dusting easier, but does it really do that?
Read The Story Watch Yvonne Put It To The Test Rejuvenate Floor Restorer:
Rejuvenate Floor Restorer promises an instant face lift for those wooden floors that have seen better days. But does it really do that?
Read The Story Watch Yvonne Put It To The TestDebbie Meyer Green Bags:
Debbie Meyer Green Bags promise to keep your produce fresh, but do they really do that?
Read The Story Watch Yvonne Put It To The TestAuto Cool:The Auto Cool is supposed to keep your parked car cooler, but does it really do that?
Read The Story Watch Yvonne Put It To The TestSticky Sheets:They claim to remove clingy pet hair from your furniture... but do they really do that?
Read The Full Story Watch Yvonne Put It To the TestPressa Bella:This product claims to cut your ironing time in half, but does it really do that?
Read The Full Story Watch Yvonne Put It To the TestMXZ Saw:This saw claims you can throw out your old tools because it can cut through just about anything, but does it really do that?
Read The Full Story Watch Yvonne Put It To the TestDisc Rescuer:A new product says it can wipe away all your disc troubles, but does it really do that?
Read The Full Story Watch Yvonne Put It To the TestCleanBBQ:Barbequing can leave the grill dirty, creating a big clean-up job after your summer picnic. CleanBBQ is promising no more grill clean-up, but does it really do that?
Read The Full Story Watch Yvonne Put It To the TestLawnBott:For many people mowing the grass is one household chore they try to avoid. But now, a new product promises to cut down the amount of time you have to do lawn work. But does it really do that?
Read The Full Story Watch Yvonne Put It To the TestMaster Plunger:The "Master Plunger" promises to unclog your toilet without the use of harsh chemicals, but does it really do that? KDKA Consumer Editor Yvonne Zanos puts it to the test.
Read The Full Story Watch Yvonne Put It To the TestStick Up Lights:KDKA Consumer Editor Yvonne Zanos puts stick-up battery powered light bulbs to the test.
Read The Full Story Watch Yvonne Put It To the TestTater Mitts:A new product called "Tater Mitts" promises to skin your spuds with just a few simple rubs in only eight seconds. But does it really do that?
Read The Full Story Watch Yvonne Put It To the TestClever Clasp:Fastening and unfastening jewelry can be a hassle, but the Clever Clasp promises to make putting on and taking off jewelry a snap. But does it really do that?
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Watch Yvonne Put It To the TestThe Magic Bullet:It claims to make great drinks from milkshakes to strawberry-banana smoothies in seconds; but is the Magic Bullet more than a blender?
Read The Full Story Watch Yvonne Put It To the TestPet Vac:This device promises to make grooming easier; but does it really do that?
Read The Full Story Watch Yvonne Put It To the TestLiquid Lense:This product promises to fix scratches to eyeglasses by filling in the damage; but does it really do that?
Read The Full Story Watch Yvonne Put It To the TestLiquid Leather:The commercials say Liquid Leather can make that torn leather jacket like new again. According to the ads, all you have to do is fill in the hole, cover with a finishing patch and let dry for a perfect match that lasts forever; but does it really do that?
Read The Full Story Watch Yvonne Put It To the TestThe Wovel:The Wovel promises to make getting rid of the snowy, frozen mess outside less of a back-breaking chore; but does it really do that?
Read The Full Story Watch Yvonne Put It To the TestHercules Hooks:Claiming to be the world's revolutionary wall hanger, the Hercules Hook promises to make hanging pictures a breeze; but does it really do that?
Read The Full Story Watch Yvonne Put It To the TestVidalia Chop Wizard:The Vidalia Chop Wizard promises to make chopping just about any vegetable or fruit -- safer and easier; but does it really do that?
Read The Full Story Watch Yvonne Put It To the TestOxiClean Detergent Ball:The OxiClean Detergent Ball claims to make doing the laundry a breeze – cleaning more than 25 loads of laundry without ever having to add detergent; but does it really do that?
Read The Full Story Watch Yvonne Put It To the TestUrine Gone:"Urine Gone" promises to eliminate pet urine stains and spills around the home – making these problem areas disappear; but does it really do that?
Read The Full Story Watch Yvonne Put It To the TestDryer Max Dryer Balls:The Dryer Max Dryer Balls promise to help you do your laundry faster and more cheaply; but does it really do that?
Read The Full Story Watch Yvonne Put It To the TestOne-Touch Can Opener:One of the newest can openers on the market, the One Touch can opener claims to do the job automatically and hands free; but does it really do that?
Read The Full Story Watch Yvonne Put It To the TestAutomatic Shower Cleaner:The Scrubbing Bubbles Automatic Shower Cleaner claims to clean your shower at the touch of a button; but does it really do that?
Read The Full Story Watch Yvonne Put It To the TestAuto Cool:Wouldn't it be great if there was a way to keep your car cool while it sits in a hot parking lot? The Auto Cool ventilation system promises to do just that; but does it really do that?
Read The Full Story Watch Yvonne Put It To the TestGrease Bullets:Who wouldn't want to get rid of grease and grime without having to scrape and scrub? That's what the Grease Bullet purports to do… but does it really do that?
Read The Full Story Watch Yvonne Put It To the TestTravel Bags:If you are planning a trip, fitting enough clothes in that suitcase is often a challenge. That's where the travel bags come in. They promise to double your suitcase space; but does it really do that?
Read The Full Story Watch Yvonne Put It To the TestSpace Bag:The Space Bag promises to triple your storage space; but does it really do that?
Read The Full Story Watch Yvonne Put It To the TestSnore Stop Devices:You've seen them on television -- hundreds of products that claim they can stop you or a loved one from snoring. We tested two of them to find out: "Does It Really Do That?"
Read The Full Story Watch Yvonne Put It To the TestShark Steam Blaster:You've seen it on television… the Shark Steam Blaster. It's supposed to be easier than a mop and you don't need all of the chemicals; but for $170, we wanted to know -- does it really do that?
Read The Full Story Watch Yvonne Put It To the TestSelf-Tanners:There are always self tanners, but when it comes to self tanners, it's not just "Do they really do that?", but do we really want to be the color that some of them turn us and for how long?
Read The Full Story Watch Yvonne Put It To the TestSwivel Sweeper:The Swivel Sweeper is supposed to be easier than a broom and it's said that it will take the place of your dust pan. But for $40, we wanted to know -- does it really do that?
Read The Full Story Watch Yvonne Put It To the TestPasta Express:The Pasta Express is a plastic gadget that claims to cook your pasta in just minutes; but does it really do that?
Read The Full Story Watch Yvonne Put It To the TestRoomba:The Roomba is billed as a vacuum that cleans up -- even when no one is home; but does it really do that?
Read The Full Story Watch Yvonne Put It To the TestScooba:Roomba's scrubbing sister, the Scooba is a floor washing robot that promises to prep, wash, scrub and dry your floor; but doe it really do that?
Read The Full Story Watch Yvonne Put It To the TestDing King:The Ding King is a do-it-yourself kit designed to take away the dings in your car's paint; but doe it really do that?
Read The Full Story Watch Yvonne Put It To the TestIonic Pet Brushes:Most of us love our pets, but necessarily how they smell; and giving your cat or dog a bath can be a real ordeal. So, KDKA Consumer Editor Yvonne Zanos put one of the most popular pet products, so-called ionic pet brushes, to the test to find out if see if they really work.
Read The Full Story Watch Yvonne Put It To the TestSpotBot:People who have carpets in their homes are likely to have spots. Bissell claims its automatic Spotbot makes the spots disappear; but does it really do that?
Read The Full Story Watch Yvonne Put It To the TestOpen X: Watch Yvonne Put It To the Test
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