Persil helps make clothes brighter, cleaner and more vibrant

About Persil

Persil is a popular and much beloved laundry detergent brand which originated in Europe and is finally in the US! It is simply amazing and your clothes will thank you; its powerful stain-fighting, exceptional whitening and amazing freshness are unbeatable.

ConsumerReports.org just rated Persil ProClean Power-Liquid 2in1 “the best detergent they have ever tested”, ranking it 1st in their recently released results, and relegating Tide, which has held the top spot for years, to 2nd place.

Visit www.PersilProClean.com for more information on all their products


Persil ProClean Power-Liquid 2in1 (Walmart; rolling out to other retailers nationwide starting now)
40oz/20 loads/$5.24 ● 100oz/50 loads/ $11.97 ● 150oz/75 loads/ $17.97


With the power-packed combination of Persil detergent plus Pro-Lift Technology™, 2in1 is the most powerful stain-fighting Persil detergent available. Persil 2in1 laundry detergent is great for everyday laundry and has a power-boosted formula to help fight tough stains.

• Pro-Lift Technology™ for the most powerful Persil stain-fighting detergent
• Optimized for use in all washing machine types, including high efficiency (HE) washers
• Use with white and colored laundry

Consumer Report Details

• http://www.consumerreports.org/cro/news/2015/06/persil-tops-tide-in-laundry-detergent-tests/index.htm
• http://www.consumerreports.org/cro/news/2015/07/persil-takes-down-tide-in-consumer-reports-tests/index.htm
• http://www.consumerreports.org/cro/news/2015/06/persil-laundry-detergent-winning-the-war-on-stains/index.htm

My Take on Persil
I recently came across Persil ProClean and while I had never tried it before, I saw so many people giving it 5 star reviews online I new I had to try it. I had used other name-brand detergents in the past and had been happy with what I had been getting, but as I started to use this I noticed a marked difference in the smell of the clothes as well as the vibrant nature of the colors too.

I found that in using this only a few times I started to notice that whites seemed to be brighter and the colored clothes seemed less dingy and more vibrant than they had been in the past. I guess I am saying that even though I had been happy with the other detergents that I had been using, I did not know what I was missing until I started using Persil!

I encourage you to try this for yourself, picking up some at your local Walmart or on Amazon. You will definitely be impressed!


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all(R) Free Clear: Tips to Addressing Eczema and Fall Allergies in Your Family

The Fall Season brings allergies back into our lives, with more than 50 million people suffering from some form of Allergies in this country. In addition, October is National Eczema Month and according to the National Eczema Foundation, as many as 30 million Americans may have it. The key is to learn more about it to help you and your readers/viewers understand treatment – especially when it comes to kids. Here are three smart ways to address Eczema and Fall Allergies in your family.

1) Be ready with this Eczema prevention check list:

• Moisturize every day.
• Wear cotton or soft fabrics. Avoid rough, scratchy fibers and tight clothing.
• Take lukewarm baths and showers, using mild soap or non-soap cleanser
• Gently pat your skin dry with a soft towel – do not rub.
• Apply a moisturizer within 3 minutes after bathing to “lock in” moisture.
• When possible, avoid rapid changes of temperature and activities that make you sweat.
• Learn your eczema triggers and avoid them.
• Use a humidifier in dry or cold weather.
• Keep your fingernails short to help keep scratching from breaking the skin.
• Some people with allergies find it helps to remove carpets from their house, and give pets dander treatments.

Products with the National Eczema label have received the NEA Seal of Acceptance. Products eligible for the NEA Seal of Acceptance™ are those that have been created or intended for use by persons with eczema or severe sensitive skin conditions and that have satisfied the NEA Seal of Acceptance™ criteria. Acceptance of a product means that the product has been evaluated to determine that it does not contain ingredients or contents that are known to be unsuitable for use by persons with eczema or sensitive skin conditions.

all® free clear is the ONLY detergent that has the National Eczema Seal of Acceptance.

Source: National Eczema Association


2) Know the Truth About Fall Allergens

• Ragweed is the biggest allergy trigger in the fall. Though the yellow-flowering weed usually starts releasing pollen in August, it can last into September and October.
• For some people who are allergic to ragweed, foods like bananas, melon, zucchini, and certain other fruits and vegetables can also cause symptoms.
• Mold is another fall trigger. Piles of damp leaves are ideal breeding grounds for mold.
• Don’t forget dust mites. While they are common during the humid summer months, they can get stirred into the air the first time you turn on your heat in the fall.
• Schools are breeding grounds for mold and dust mites which trigger allergies in kids.

Source: webmd.com

3) Go Free & Clear in the Laundry Room

all® free clear is the #1 recommended detergent brand by Dermatologists, Allergists and Pediatricians for sensitive skin. It's tough on stains yet gentle enough for the whole family to use. It is also safe for use in standard and HE machines. It rinses clean and has a gentle, hypoallergenic formula. all free clear is the ONLY laundry detergent that has the National Eczema Seal of Acceptance. Additionally it is proven that even in cold water all Free & Clear can removes 99% of top household and seasonal allergens, without fragrance or dyes. This keeps the family healthy and happy for a season filled with apple picking, pumpkin carving and outdoor adventures.


Available in the fabric softeners section at most major retailers.

To find a retailer near you, use the product locator on www.allfreeclear.com.

• all® free clear dryer sheets: Size Range: 80ct – 230ct/ Price Range: $3.99 - $7.99
• all® free clear fabric softener: Size Range: 32oz – 96oz/ Price Range: $3.99 - $7.99

My Thoughts on the Product

This product makes a HUGE difference in my clothes and my dry skin. I have found that this product makes my clothes cleaner and I do not have as many problems as I have had in the past with skin issues, especially in regards to the winter months when my skin is already dry (I do not need my clothes irritating my sin even further). That being said I was very impressed and I know that I will be continuing to use this in the future!

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Spring Cleaning For Your Electronics With Dust-Off Screen Cleaners

Spring will be here before you know it. This is the time of year when people get motivated and turn their homes upside down in an effort to eradicate dust and grime. What many people don’t realize is that their favorite (and expensive) gadgets need the same hardcore spring cleaning that their house gets. But pricy gadgets can easily be ruined by old rags and window cleaner.

Thankfully, Dust-Off makes a number of affordable products designed to keep smartphones, tablets, computers and TVs clean and fingerprint free. The following is a list of Dust-Off’s Spring Cleaning solutions:

Smart Phone Portable Screen Cleaner: MSPR $6.99

With Dust-Off’s Portable Smart Phone Cleaning Kit, anyone can safely and easily clean any device on-the-go. The pen-sized pump spray and cloth come in a compact package, perfect for moms on the go. The portable screen cleaner offers a safe and effective solution for removing smudges and fingerprints from all mobile devices.

Tablet Screen Cleaner: MSPR: $11.99

Your Tablet is your vital tool for information at work and at play. Keep it clean by removing dirt, grime, fingerprints so your screen is clean to view files, web pages and photos. The Tablet Screen Cleaner is a safe and effective way to quickly clean your tablet screen and all types of mobile device screens. This kit features a Screen Spray Pen and Microfiber cloth that is portable, compact and easy to use for on-the-go cleaning. Safe for iPad, Samsung Galaxy, and all electronic device screens.

Ultimate Screen Care Kit: MSPR $24.99

You have all the latest gadget and communication electronics. But your high-tech device arsenal gets greasy and smudgy with dirt, dust and finger oils. How do you safely clean them? Combat the grime without complete kit for various types of cleaning applications. Now you can clean all your state-of-the-art investments with one kit. The Kit includes: 1 – 50ml Screen Spray, 1 – Screen Shammy for use on various devices, 1 – Plasma Screen Cloth, 1 – CD/DVD Cloth for media disks, 1 – Sweep mobile cleaning pad.

My Take on These Products
With the number of electronics that we have in the house I am always looking for new ways to keep these items clean (especially from all the grubby and sticky fingerprints that many times come on them). Thus, when I heard of this company and its products, I was quite excited to see what it would offer. I  was quite impressed with each of the above items as each worked quite well in their own ways. One of the things I liked most though was how portable all of these items were. So not only do you get products that get, and keep, your products clean and protected, but above and beyond that you also get to have products that something that you can take anywhere to help you keep your electronics clean on the go too. All-in-all, I was quite impressed with how well these products worked, and I think you will be too.


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Fuller Brush Company offers you Foaming DisposalClean for your drains and disposals!

About the Product
Foaming DisposalClean is designed to help rid your disposal unit and sinks of any unsightly buildup and odor with minimal effort. Natural grease cutters break down hard-to-clean crust, leaving a pleasant scent and sheen. Easy to use, and effective, Foaming DisposalClean is just another part of Fuller’s great home care system.

My Take on the Product
This is a great product that works so well. When I first tried it out I was surprised to find how easy it was to use. All you have to do is connect the tube to the container and spray it down into your disposal and let it do its work. The foam that it dispenses smells fresh and clean and it seems to do a good job at disinfecting the disposal as well. If you have a disposal and you are starting to notice the tell-tale sign that your disposal needs to be cleaned, this is definitely a great product to try. You will not be disappointed at the result!

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Great Cleaning Products from Affresh

With the holiday’s quickly approaching, we’re reminded how hard it is to keep a clean home. Between the seemingly endless stream of parties and houseguests, you may only have a few extra minutes to give your home the special attention it deserves. Affresh ® is here to keep your appliances clean and smelling great throughout the festive months.

• Have a smelly washer? Try affresh ® Washer Cleaner to get rid of odor and residue left behind by detergents, lint and soils. The tablets penetrate and dissolve unseen residue in hard to reach places inside your washer and leave it smelling fresh!
  
  
• Can’t seem to get your cooktop looking clean? The affresh ® Cooktop Cleaner cuts through the toughest baked-on residue. This cleaner is safe for all glass, ceramic and porcelain cooktops.
  
  
• Crumbs and spills left behind? Safely remove everyday food spills and stuck-on residue from inside your microwave, refrigerator, and favorite small appliances (blenders, toasters, mixers, etc.) with affresh® Kitchen and Appliance Cleaner without the need to rinse after use.
  
  
• Smudgy Stainless Steel? affresh® Stainless Steel Cleaner leaves a streak-fee and polished shine. This product gently cleans fingerprints, smudges and residue. Use stainless steel cleaner on refrigerators, dishwashers, ranges and microwaves.
  
  
• Have a rotten smell in your Dishwasher? Odor has the tendency to exist anywhere moisture is present in a closed environment. The affresh® Dishwasher and Disposal Cleaner is the only national two-in-one product in the marketplace that removes odor in dishwashers and garbage disposals.

When used just once-a-month as part of your cleaning and maintenance routine, these products not only prevent build-up and residue but also help extend the life of your appliances.

My Take on the Products
I had the opportunity to try all of these and was so impressed. They all work so well and no matter what you are trying to clean you get to have this done with ease with these Affresh products. I particularly liked both the dishwasher and washer cleaners. I saw such a marked difference in both of these appliances after we ran them. If you have never tried Affresh Products in the past you do not know what you are missing and you really need to try them out for yourself!

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Vaska’s Herbatergent and Herbasoft Offer Natural Cleaning

All of us like to have clean clothes and whatever the activity that we are engaged in. Many times we use clothes, towels or the like in these activities and are then forced to clean them. For me, I like to look for products that are not only good for my family and I but also good for the environment and recently I was asked to examine Vaska, an all natural botanically based laundry care line.  


Vaska’s Herbatergent and Herbasoft cleans and softens towels, keeping them bright and fluffy, without harming the environment in the process.  So go ahead and toss that towel in the washer and feel good about the natural clean it endures with Vaska.   

Vaska Herbatergent ™

§        Liquid laundry detergent uses real lavender and potent botanical cleaning agents to clean towels effectively without harmful chemicals

§        Available in Light Lavender or Scent Free

$9.99 for a 48 oz bottle (32 loads)  

Vaska Herbasoft™

§        Liquid fabric softener gives towels enhanced softness and a light, fresh, lavender scent

§        Herbasoft uses real herbs and advanced botanicals to soften towels naturally, without leaving behind waxes or harmful chemicals that damage fabrics and or irritate the skin

§        $9.99 for a 48 oz bottle (32 loads)

  

My Take on the ProductI am always looking for healthy alternatives for food and home. I also try and be gentle to the environment with the things that we do, whether that is through recycling or the items that I buy. This product was one that worked very well and left the cloths feeling and smelling great. I did not know what to expect, but after using this I have to say that I was very impressed and I will definitely be looking to continue using this in the future!




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Grime Guard Glass Cleaner - Great Cleaning Action!

About the Product
GRIMEGUARD GLASS CLEANER FOAMING SPRAY REPELS WATER SPOTS


Provides a protective shield that keeps surfaces cleaner, longer!


Effective dual action foam combines powerful cleaning action of ammonia plus GrimeGuard!


GrimeGuard provides an invisible shield to guard against accumulated dirt and repel water spot build-up. This protective shield keeps surfaces cleaner longer and makes on-going cleaning, quick and easy.


Plus the foaming spray is non-streaking and quick drying! Just spray surface lightly and wipe to a streak-free shine.


Use it to clean: Windows, mirrors, chrome, ceramic tile, porcelain, car windows, and TV screens, Perfect window cleaner..


Need more information?
http://www.shponline.com/ twitter.com/StanleyHomeProd https://www.facebook.com/StanleyHomeProducts


My Take on the Product
When I think of the Fuller Brush Company I think about quality lasting products that can truly clean, and clean well. I was impressed to learn that this company made so many cleaning products that I never knew that they had ever made before. I was given the opportunity to try out their Grime Guard Glass Cleaner, and when I received it I did not know what to expect.


The glass cleaner comes in an industrial size can, but even though it is a bit larger, this product works and works well. I tried this out both in our bathrooms but also on our outer sliding glass doors that we have and I was impressed to see that not only did this product clean without streaks, it also provided good coverage and took up dirt that I did not even see.


I tested this out against another glass cleaner that I had in the house on two sections of a sliding glass door and I was amazed to see that the Grime Guard did pull up more dirt and left less streaks overall which is what I look for in a glass cleaner!


Overall, this was a great product and I was happy to have the opportunity to try this out!






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Product Review - Scotch-BriteT Botanical Disinfecting Wipes

About the Product

Many schools nationwide ask that parents contribute supplies, including disinfecting wipes, to help keep classrooms and common areas clean for students. 

But Did You Know… that most disinfecting wipes have such harsh ingredients they say you must rinse surfaces that come in contact with food?

This back-to-school season, try New Scotch Brite™ Botanical Disinfecting Wipes. They kill 99.9% of household germs* and kill cold & flu viruses* – with no rinsing required.

Made from botanically pure plant extracts, these no-rinse wipes are an effective cleaning solution for the many hard, nonporous surfaces where bacteria or unpleasant odors are a concern including: desks, classroom countertops, food preparation surfaces, floors and garbage cans. New Scotch Brite™ Botanical Disinfecting Wipes  are here to help you clean easy breathe easy. It’s the no-rinse, one-step solution for effective, everyday cleaning.

                                                                         

                            Lemongrass Scent                                       Breeze Scent                 

Available in most Walmart stores beginning August 2011, Scotch Brite™ Botanical Disinfecting Wipes have a suggested retail price of 35 for $2.48 and 75 for $4.63.

My Take on the Product

If you are looking for wipes that clean, and clean well, these wipes are the ones. What I liked about these wipes was the fact that not only do they clean well, but they are natural, using plant extracts to encourage clean environments wherever you go. So whether you are at home or you are on the go, these wipes are amazing and provide you with peace of mind that you are keeping your family and the planet healthy one step at a time.

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5 tips for making spring cleaning a family affair

It’s spring—the perfect time to de-clutter and organize your home. For parents, the challenge is to freshen up the house while also staying on top of everyday responsibilities like work, carpool and dinner. Involving your kids is a great way to get it all done without losing your mind.

Kati Chevaux, editor at Cozi.com, offers 5 tips to turn common spring cleaning chores into a family affair:

1. Refrigerator Clean-Out

o   What you do: Remove all food to do a complete wipe down of the fridge shelves and drawers.

o   What the kids do: Find the expiration date on labels and sort out expired items and fuzzy foods.

2. Junk Drawer Makeover

o   What you do: Empty the drawer, clean, and replace items that belong.

o   What the kids do: Put toys and belongings in the right place, test the charge of stray batteries, throw away garbage, collect change and keep it!

3. Toy Reduction

o   What the kids do: Gather all random toys and trinkets around the house. Sort toys into two piles: 1. What I do play with 2. What I don’t play with.

o   What you do: When the kids aren’t home, recycle or throw away all the toys in pile No. 2 and half the toys in pile No. 1.

4. Wiping and Dusting

o   What you do: Prepare a spray bottle of mild/natural cleaner; dust shelves containing fragile items.

o   What the kids do: Use the spray bottle and washcloth to wipe windowsills, dust the top edge of the baseboards, wipe walls and door frames.

5. Paper Clutter Control

o   What you do: Remove unnecessary files, old bills, magazines, and phonebooks.

o   What the kids do: Shred sensitive papers, carry paper trash to recycling bin.

More about Kati Chevaux

Kati Chevaux is the queen of helping families get things done through household organizing tips, meal planning and nutrition advice and LOTS OF LISTS! Kati is the editor at Cozi.com (http://blogs.cozi.com/), and has been published in USA Weekend Magazine and in Sam’s Club Source Magazine. She is also the former nutrition editor at PreSchoolRock.com, and has contributed to a variety of regional parenting magazines including NJ Suburban and ParentMap.

About Cozi
Cozi is a free web and mobile service that simplifies busy family life. With Cozi, families have the tools to manage schedules and activities with an online calendar, track grocery lists, shopping lists and to do lists, organize household chores, and share family moments with relatives and friends—all with one solution. Families can access Cozi from any computer at home or work, and can get their grocery list, shopping list, to do list, schedule and messages on any mobile phone. Located in Seattle, Wash., Cozi was founded by veterans of Microsoft, Expedia and Amazon with a vision for creating technology tuned to the family. Cozi has over 3 million registered family members, and is available for free at http://www.cozi.com/.

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Giving Hope to Millions of Mistreated, Orphaned Socks

GE Appliances launches sockloss.com

It’s the shocking discovery that every household has made while folding laundry - the mysterious lost sock. 

Millions go missing each year. Now we know why. 

L.O.S.S., the Laundered and Orphaned Sock Society, has determined the cause and created sockloss.com to bring this often occurring yet seemingly ignored phenomenon to light.  “This is going to address one of society’s oldest problems,” says Jennifer Schoenegge, product manager, clothes care at GE Appliances, “It delves into answering the question of why those socks go missing.”

At sockloss.com, you can watch the introductory video, “Escape,” which features a harrowing tale about one sock’s narrow getaway. 

Have you ever been a victim of sock loss? Has one of your favorite socks gone missing? Now’s your chance help stop this epidemic and find your sock! Report a missing sock and enter our “GE Sock L.O.S.S Sweepstakes” for a chance to win a GE Profile™ washer and dryer, with the exclusive overnight ready feature!

Concerned citizens can even take matters into their own hands by creating their own missing socks’ posters.  L.O.S.S. allows you to perfectly design the lost sock’s image and display it as your Facebook profile picture to help spread the word. Families can also call 1-855-762-5642 to report missing socks and get emotional support.

You don’t have to keep quiet any longer. 

If you pull on a sock one morning and find that its companion is missing and this becomes a pattern, you may need to invest in preventative measures.  You can fight this sock loss battle with the right GE Profile washer and dryer.

Behind the informative and myth debunking L.O.S.S., proudly stands GE Appliances laundry products.

The Connection between L.O.S.S. and GE Appliances

This new breed of entertainment is GE’s creative way of showcasing the benefits of their frontload and topload Profile washers and dryers, while keeping it fun.

“We want this L.O.S.S. site and video to be a share-worthy online experience for folks, especially since everyone has encountered the missing sock phenomenon,” says Schoenegge. 

Get involved, share the experience, and you may be rewarded with a year’s supply of Tide® detergent or a free GE Profile laundry pair.  Each person that interacts with the campaign and forwards it to their personal network enters themselves into a sweepstakes. 

Let’s keep our socks together.  They’ve been together since the beginning and with GE; they can be together through to their holey-heeled demise. 

To learn how you can stop sock loss, visit www.sockloss.com.

Tide® is a registered trademark of Proctor & Gamble.

Friend GE Appliances on Facebook to view how-to videos, learn about new GE appliances, and join in the discussion with other GE appliance owners.  Join today and follow @GE_Appliances on Twitter, or just locate detailed information about our products at www.geappliances.com.

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Moms Go Green with Eco Clean

A mother’s intuition is always right. Their instincts, advice, and actions are for the greater good (even when we take them for granted) and it’s no surprise that mothers around the world have been leading the pack when it comes to demanding more eco-friendly, non-toxic and sustainable products from companies.

The Eco Clean Collection reflects this greener scheme of things and adheres to the need of perfecting homes with safe and eco-conscious cleaning products. Eco Clean is an indigenous Denmark cleaning product range made from pure, local Danish ingredients available at a shockingly reasonable price. Made from Danish sugar beets, Eco Clean is a sustainable, renewable, readily biodegradable resource that comes from farms on the island of Falster. 

It is a non toxic, child-friendly collection fragrances with fresh smelling essential oils (orange rosemary, spicy lavender and cool mint). Since Eco Clean is made of plant and sugar based surfactants, no toxic gases or fumes are released upon contact with water.  The fragrances in the hand soap are also allergy-friendly.

Join the Moms Go Green movement and support Eco Clean as they are committed to ensuring a safe and healthy environment for generations to come.

All Eco Clean products retail for $4.49 each at Alice.com, Soap.com, and Duane Reade locations.

• Eco Clean Hand Washes
• Eco Clean All Purpose Cleaner
• Eco Clean Bath Cleaner
• Eco Clean Dish Soap
• Eco Clean Glass Cleaner
• Eco Clean Kitchen Cleaner
• Eco Clean Toilet Cleaner

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Original Pledge & A Contest

Pledge is holding the “Pledge® to Love Your Kitchen” Contest in partnership with Jyl Johnson Pattee of MomItForward.com which gives moms a chance to win $15,000 for a kitchen upgrade!


About the Contest:
The contest offers moms the chance to win $15,000 in gift card(s) to a major home improvement retailer to help update their kitchen along with a year’s supply of Pledge® to make it shine.  For all the details and official rules, go to http://www.MomItForward.com.

About Pledge®:

This holiday season Pledge® is empowering moms  and dads to put a new twist on their family’s tried and true traditions. One easy way to do that is to make all areas of your home shine. That’s right – that trusted yellow can under your kitchen sink can be used to dust, shine and protect a variety of household surfaces:

• Leather
• Stainless Steel
• Granite
• Marble
• Laminate
• Wood

About the Product I have been using Pledge for some time and I have tried many different types of Pledge over the years, but it always come back to the Original Pledge. I was given some of the Original Pledge to try out and as usual it worked great.

What I like most about this product is that it works on so many surfaces and it smells great. What I also like is that this product replenishes the shine on almost any surface!

So if you are looking for a great product that cleans well and leaves your home shining, check out the Original Pledge at a local store today!


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Scotchgard Auto Fabric & Carpet Protector: No Crying Over Spilled Milk in Your Car

Many parents are used to spending countless hours behind the wheel chauffeuring their children to and from a myriad of school and extracurricular activities. If your readers are anything like the other millions of parents on the road, they’re familiar with the large amount of eating, drinking and messes left by children and pets that happens regularly in their vehicles. 

Keeping vehicles’ interiors fresh begins with finding the perfect product to protect fabric, leather and carpets.  Scotchgard™ Auto Fabric & Carpet Protector offers consumers an easy and affordable solution to preventing car stains and messes, especially as the holidays approach.  Here’s how:

• Helps protect against spills and stains such as coffee, juice and ketchup
• Forms an invisible barrier that allows spills to settle on the surface rather than absorbing
• Won’t alter the look or feel of the fabric

You can find out more information about the product here, and receive a printable coupon by following this link

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Mr. Clean Eraser Review & Giveaway

About the Products

Mr. Clean Magic Eraser Bathroom Scrubber with Febreze fresh scent is the latest cleaning innovation from Mr. Clean and provides superb cleaning with a pleasant scent. It removes soap scum and grime better than the leading bathroom spray and helps reveal the natural shine of bathroom surfaces.

What do you get and how does it work?

-A scrubber that removes tough dirt and grime-All you need to do is wet it; no need for gloves, buckets or additional cleaning implements-30% larger than previous models-New Febreze scent-No fumes-Useful on tubs, ceramic tile, grout, sinks, counters, showers and shower doors

My Take on the ProductWe have always loved using the original magic eraser as it was one of the products that actually removed some of the craziest marks on the wall that the kids can place on them. While we have never used the eraser before in the Bathroom, but in receiving this product to try out, we were excited to see if it worked as well as the ones we had used in the past.


As we tried out this product I will say that we had high hopes. We have pretty hard water and it at times does leave a bit of soap scum that is quite difficult to get rid of and I was hoping that this would help with this problem.


In trying this product, I can tell you that it did do a good job to clean the bathroom and to take off much more of the soap residue that other cleaners seemed not to touch. I also liked the scent that was infused into the eraser as well. The scent was pleasant, unlike many of the cleaners that leave a bleach smell behind.


Overall, I was impressed by the eraser and I believe that we will continue to use this product into the future!

If this product sounds like something that you would like to have as a part of your own home, you can find it on Amazon!

Giveaway

How would you like to win a copy of this product for yourself? I will be giving away a Mr. Clean Magic Eraser to a lucky reader! All you need to do is let me know why you would have an interest in this book to be considered. The contest will run for one week and will end on April 4, 2010.

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Clever Spring Cleaning Tips

I am happy to have the opportunity to have Karen Eschebach, Clever Container co-founder share her thoughts today with all of you on ways that you can work on your spring cleaning. Seeing that we had 60 degree weather recently, I can just see that Spring is almost here. My thanks to Karen for her tips. Hope you enjoy them!

1. Out with the Cold in with the Hues!  It’s time to clean out our closets and get ready for spring and summer. Get yourself into a mindset that you are setting up a boutique just for you.  The clothes in your closet should be the clothes you wear and love.  They also should be the clothes that fit you.  If you’re hanging clothes that are too large or too small, box them up for now and see where you are size wise next year.  If the clothes are still too large or too small, don’t peek inside the boxes, just donate them and take the tax write off.  Try putting outfits together and taking digital pictures of them.  Make sure you include accessories such as jewelry, shoes, purses, belts and scarves.  Print off the digital photos; hole-punch each one and slide an “o-ring” through them.  Hang the “o-ring” from a hook or hanger and you’ll always have ideas on how to get out of the house quickly and stylish.
   
2. Go Vertical!  Many people forget to use wall, closet, and door space.  We’re so used to binning everything that sometimes it makes sense to just hang it up.  For instance, hang pegs and hooks up to hang coats, backpacks, totes, leashes, and purses.  If used in a family room, these same hooks could hang your lightweight blankets your family cozies up to or in the bathroom your everyday towels.  Also, using vertical storage in any closet whether hanging from a hanger or attached to a wall will keep things nice and tidy and out of sight.
3. In the kitchen do some clever clustering.  Cluster all the tools necessary to make lunches each day or cluster all the accessories required to do baking such as bowels, mixers, measuring cups and baking soda.  This will save you time by not having to walk across the kitchen or open up numerous cabinets and drawers.
   
4. Set a timer while decluttering and do not accept any interruptions during this time.  Let the phone go to voicemail, don’t answer the email that just came in, and avoid all distractions that don’t pertain to your decluttering effort.
   
5. Organizing a room full of stuff can be overwhelming to say the least.  Break the job down into smaller pieces.  I prefer to work in a clockwise manner.  I enter the door and immediately break the room down into twelve sections representing one o’clock through 12 o’clock.  I begin by organizing and cleaning just the 12 o’clock to 1 o’clock space.  If I can’t move forward that day, I keep the area I already organized neat and tidy and I know exactly where I need to begin the next time I’m able to conquer this task.
   
6. Not only do we put away our winter clothes, but our coats, hats and mittens need to be stored as well.  First off, make sure everything is washed or dry cleaned so that you are ready for next year.  Sort through your coat closet and see if there is anything you can donate.  I store all my hats, mittens and scarves in a clear, plastic 3-drawer container.  Each person has their own drawer for this purpose.  I either keep the drawer in the bottom of the coat closet or I store it in the basement.  Coats can stay in the closet if there is room.  Consider storing the coats in hanging storage bags to keep them fresh and out of the way.  The quickest tip to making your coat closet appear organized is to have all the same hanger, not a hodge-podge.
   
7. Our automobiles could also benefit from a nice spring clean.  Begin by gathering everything that is trash.  Next remove all the items that don’t belong in the car and put them away.  Wipe everything down on the inside of the car and vacuum the interior.  Lastly, put everything back in the car that belongs there.  There are so many wonderful products to help keep your car organized such as a cargo tote, a hanging office organizer, or media storage.
8. Spring is also tax time.  Decide which bills you want to keep on hand for historical purposes and box them up by year.  Most credit card companies will send you an end of year statement which means you can shred each of the individual statements you have on hand.  Many of your bank statements are also consolidated.  If your cable, home phone, and internet bill are the same each month then there is no need to hold onto your statements.  Only keep the changes such as increases so that you have bargaining power when you go to make changes.  Purge as much as possible but be careful to shred anything with personal information on it.
   
9. Books, magazines and catalogs tend to gather heavily during the holidays and for those of you who do not go through and purge them regularly, now is the time.  For books that you’ve read, but you’re not going to re-read, consider logging them onto to www.bookcrossing.com.  It is a website dedicated to logging your book and leaving it in a public place for someone else to pick it up, read it, and journal online about it.  It’s a great way to track where you’re books have been.  Magazines should be purged monthly or as a new issue comes in.  If you haven’t read the one April’s issue, odds are you probably won’t get to January’s.  Same goes for catalogs.  Many catalogs are outdated within two weeks.  If you have a computer you’ll find more styles online as well as the opportunity for better pricing and potentially free shipping.
   
10. Spring is also time to spruce up the garage.  Store away all the snow shovels, sleds, and snowmen kits.  Do quick bike checks making sure the tires have air and they are ready to go.  Take inventory of the fertilizer, plant food, and tools that you have on hand for the spring summer planting season.  Utilize www.craigslist.com and www.freecycle.com for all the items you are ready to let go of. 

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