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Nov 4, 2009 9:36 pm US/Eastern
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!
Perfect Brownie Pan:
The Perfect Brownie Pan promises perfectly cut brownies every time, but does it really do that?
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Egg Genie & Bacon Wave:
The electric Egg Genie promises perfect eggs every time with no more chance of overcooking your meal, but does it really do that?
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The Furminator:
The Furminator claims to be the ultimate de-shedder, taking out all that hair that ends up everywhere, but does it really do that?
Read The Story
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Windshield Wonder:
The Windshield Wonder promises to make cleaning your windshields easier, but does it really do that?
Read The Story
Watch The Video
Pasta 'N More:
Pasta 'N More claims to make cooking pasta faster and easier -- using a microwave "to instantly heat and keep the water at the perfect cooking temperature." But Does It Really Do That?
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Watch The Video
One Sweep Broom:
The One Sweep Broom claims to be the world's best broom, working on wood or tile, wet or dry, inside or outside and it even claims to take pet hair off of carpet. But does it really do that?
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Watch The Video
Eurosealer:
The Eurosealer is a gadget that promises to be a real money saver, claiming you can now buy in bulk without worrying about food going bad or getting stale, but does it really do that?
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Watch The Video
Samurai Peeler:
The Samurai Peeler promises to do double the work in half the time, but does it really do that?
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Watch The Video
Garden Groom:
Garden Groom is a new product that claims to revolutionize hedge trimming, but does it really do that?
Read The Story
Watch The Video
Pancake Puffs:
The Pancake Puffs pan promises to flip pancakes easier, but does it really do that?
Read The Story
Watch The Video
Slap Chop:
KDKA's Consumer Editor Yvonne Zanos puts the Slap Chop to the test.
Read The Story
Watch The Video
Steam Buddy:
The Steam Buddy promises to be the fastest, easiest and safest way to get rid of wrinkles. But does it really do that?
Read The Story
Watch The Video
Smooth Away:
Smooth Away promises pain-free hair removal, but does it really do that?
Read The Story
Watch The Video
Shark Steam Mop:
The Shark Steam Mop claims to do the job faster and easier but does it really do that?
Read The Story
Watch The Video
Debbie Meyer Bread Bags:
KDKA's Yvonne Zanos tests Debbie Meyer's Bread Bags.
Read The Story
Watch The Video
Big City Slider Station:
KDKA's Yvonne Zanos puts the Big City Slider Station to the test.
Read The Story
Watch The Video
Fasta Pasta:
Fasta Pasta claims to allow you to cook pasta to perfection in the microwave, but does it really do that?
Read The Story
Watch The Video
Tobi Steamer:
KDKA's Yvonne Zanos puts the Tobi Steamer to the test.
Read The Story
Watch The Video
Aqua Globes
The Aqua Globe promises to keep plants perfectly watered for up to two weeks.
Read The Story
Watch The Video
Peticure & Pedipaws
Petcure and Pedipaws claim to do away with bleeding pet claws, but do they really do that?
Read The Story
Watch The Video
Mighty Mendit:
Mighty Mendit promises to mend your clothes without sewing -- but does it really do that?
Read The Story
Watch The Video
Shamwow:
The Shamwow claims to clean up spills -- holding twenty times its weight in liquid; but does it really do that?
Read The Story
Watch The Video
Save-a-Blade
Save-a-Blade razor sharpener promises to help spare consumers the cost of stocking up on replacement blades by giving up to 200-shaves from a single blade; but does it really do that?
Read The Story
Watch The Video
Smart Lidz:
Smart Lidz promises to fit any size bowl, jar, cup or can and make the seal vacuum tight so that even if a bowl of liquid falls on the floor, none spills!
Read The Story
Watch The Video
Patch Perfect:
Patch Perfect promises to grow grass just about anywhere...in the shade, on pet spots, even on concrete.
Read The Story
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?
Read The Story
Watch Yvonne Put It To The Test
Topsy 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 Test
Magic Sheets:
Magic Sheets promises to make the process easier without any hassle, but does it really do that?
Read The Story
Watch The Video
Ear 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 Test
Awesome 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 Test
Ped 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 Test
Handy 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 Test
Fix 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?
Read The Story
Watch Yvonne Put It To The Test
Mighty 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 Test
FlavorWave 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 Test
Zorbeez:
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 Test
H2O 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 Test
Listen 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 Test
Micro 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 Test
Go 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 Test
Debbie 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 Test
Auto 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 Test
Roll 'n Grow:
The "Roll N Grow" promises hundreds, even thousands of flowers, with no planting but does it really do that?
Read The Story
Watch Yvonne Put It To The Test
Sticky 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 Test
Pressa 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 Test
MXZ 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 Test
Disc 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 Test
CleanBBQ:
Barbecuing 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 Test
LawnBott:
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 Test
Master 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 Test
Stick 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 Test
Tater 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 Test
Clever 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?
Read The Full Story
Watch Yvonne Put It To the Test
The 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 Test
Pet Vac:
This device promises to make grooming easier; but does it really do that?
Read The Full Story
Watch Yvonne Put It To the Test
Liquid 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 Test
Liquid 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?
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Watch Yvonne Put It To the Test
The 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 Test
Hercules 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 Test
Vidalia 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 Test
OxiClean 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 Test
Urine 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 Test
Dryer 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 Test
One-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 Test
Automatic 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 Test
Auto 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 Test
Grease 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 Test
Travel 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 Test
Space 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 Test
Snore 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 Test
Shark 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 Test
Self-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?
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Watch Yvonne Put It To the Test
Swivel 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 Test
Pasta 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 Test
Roomba:
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 Test
Scooba:
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?
Watch Yvonne Put It To the Test
Ding 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 Test
Ionic 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 Test
SpotBot:
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 Test
Open X:
Watch Yvonne Put It To the Test
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