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Febreze Laundry Odor Eliminator {Review and Giveaway}

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Take your shoes to the garage!  

Put your gym clothes in the washer!

 Get the stinky clothes out of your room and into the washing machine!

Sound familiar?

I have two kids but some days it smells like I’m raising elephants in my house.   I have used Febreze odor eliminating spray for years and keep one bottle of it on all three levels of our house. As I tell my 12 year old son who brings home some super smelly clothes after camping trips “I’m ready to aim and spray whenever necessary”!

Febreze Laundry Odor Eliminator

What do all of the photographs above all have in common?
They all resulted in stinky laundry!

That’s why I was very happy to learn about a new P&G product, Febreze Laundry Odor Eliminator.  Good Housekeeping- approved, Febreze Laundry Odor Eliminator is specially formulated to clean away odors that get trapped in fabrics.  Bad odors are washed away during the rinse cycle.  To use, simply measure according to the load size and add directly to wash cycle with your liquid or powder detergent.  Febreze Laundry Odor Eliminator CAN be used in HE washers.

 

Febreze Laundry Odor Eliminator
Febreze Laundry Odor Eliminator

Febreze Laundry Odor Eliminator did not interfere with my laundry detergent scent.  My son who is doing his own laundry now, when he remembers, knows to use Febreze Laundry Odor Eliminator in his loads now.  He goes camping a lot and comes home with super stinky clothes.  Febreze Laundry Odor Eliminator is a godsend for parents of Boy Scouts, campers, and kids who play sports.

You’ll find information about the new Febreze products on NewFrebreze.com.  I am a member of the  a Febreze Common Scents Institute and you can be too!

Who wants to win a Febreze Common Scents Institute Kit?

I have been given the opportunity to give one lucky The Mommy Insider reader a Febreze Common Scents Institute Kit!

Febreze Common Scents Institute
Febreze Common Scents Institute prize package

The Common Scents Institute Kit contains a coupon for a free bottle of Febreze Laundry Eliminator, a Febreze Towel, Tide Odor-Absorbing Travel Laundry Bag, and a Common Scents Institute Guide with a magnet so you can stick it on your refrigerator or washing machine.

To enter to win leave a comment telling me whose stinky laundry you hope to tackle with Febreze Laundry Odor Eliminator.

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Disclosure:  I received a Febreze Common Scents Institute Kit for purposes of this review and giveaway.  All opinions are 100% my own and were not influenced in any way.

Alicia Hagan, Editor

Review: Scotch-Brite Bathroom Cleaning Products Make Cleaning the Bathroom EASY! #scotchbrite

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Did you know that Scotch-Brite has a line of 7 bathroom cleaning products to help you tackle even the toughest bathroom cleaning tasks and that every single one of them is extremely useful?

Scotch-Brite bathroom cleaning products

Each of Scotch-Brite’s bathroom cleaning products serves a very specific purpose.  For example, the  Shower & Bath Scrubber, my favorite, has a heavy duty extendable handle that allows you to clean from the ceiling to the floor without getting on a step stool.   I scratched out tub once when I put a wooden step stool in it.. not good.  The Shower & Bath Scrubber is the perfect way to make your bath and shower sparkle from top to bottom easily.  My 11 year even old uses it.. not because he wants to.

My husband’s favorite Scotch-Brite bathroom cleaning product is the Grout Scrubber.   He got great satisfaction watching the tile grout go from a grungy brown to it’s original off-white color.  It’s such an easy tool to use.  I know I’m very lucky that my husband enjoys cleaning.

I used to use q-tips to clean around the faucet base but now I use Scotch-Brite’s Non-Scratch Angle Scrubber.  This is a great product for getting that orangy build-up off the base of the faucet and tub stopper.  Don’t tell me I’m the only one who has that  problem?   I use the scrubber side to get the grime off then the sponge side to wipe it away.  This also works well on awkward areas like the little bolt covers on the toilet.. ew gross.

Having a cleaning tool for each area of the bathroom saves moms time.  I have found that the more specific the tool, the more efficient it is and thus, it saves you time.  For example, if I use a big fork to strain pasta, that doesn’t work well, right?  I lose a lot of pasta! 😉  But when I use a strainer to strain my pasta, I don’t loose the pasta and that saves me time!  You get what I mean, right?  Use the right tools for the job and you’re bound to save time and energy!

Scotch-Brite Bathroom Cleaning products

You’ll find these and other Scotch-Brite products at local retailers nationwide. Check out Scotch-Brite Special Offers and contests!

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Do you have a favorite bathroom cleaning product or tip?  Share it with us in the comments below.

Disclosure: This review was made possible by Mom Spark Media. I was provided product in exchange for the review.  Thoughts are my own.  

Alicia Hagan, Editor

EcoMaids of Marietta house cleaning – just in time for the holidays

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EcoMaids of MariettaOK, moms.. I know your stressing about Thanksgiving and the holidays.  What exactly is causing your stress?  Here’s my list:

  • Finding and buying gifts for everyone
  • Planning travel
  • Decorating the house
  • Making, buying, mailing holiday cards
  • Cleaning – that’s a doozy!

I am going to go out on a limb and guess that your list is similar to mine.   If it’s not, leave your list in the comments below.. I’d love to know what I’m forgetting to stress about!

I recently crossed one item off of my stress-list – cleaning. The lovely folks at Eco Maids of Marietta deep cleaned my house and made it look like we don’t have an 11 and 4 year old inhabiting our place.  The poor cleaners even witnessed my husband catch a huge spider in the den.  I felt terrible that they had to see that and it was right after they arrived too.

Getting ready for EcoMaids was quite a task.
Here’s a snippet of a conversation I had with my  husband and two kids the night before EcoMaids was coming:

Me: Alright guys, we have to clean the house.  The cleaners are coming tomorrow.

My 11 year old son: Oh, Mom!

Me: No really.. get up to your room and pick everything up!

My 11 year old son: But Mom.. that’s what they do, right?

Me: Come on.. just do it!  I am going to tell them to throw away whatever they find on your floor, dresser, under your bed, and on your nightstand.  They are coming to CLEAN, not straighten up after you!

My husband: (with a surprised look on his face) Alright, let’s go clean up.  We have to get ready for the cleaners.

The EcoMaids cleaners were at our house for about 5 hours.  That’s how detailed they are.  It was so nice to see shiny baseboards, clean appliances, dust-free ceiling fans, and made beds.  The relief my husband and I felt when we looked around the house for the first time after the cleaners left, was immense.  I am so thankful for EcoMaids and know you will be too!

EcoMaids of Marietta

EcoMaids of Marietta services the majority of Cobb County and the immediate surrounding areas and has been green cleaning in Cobb County since August of 2009.  EcoMaids’ products and services are safe for kids, pets and our planet. They use Green Seal Certified solutions and methods, multi-level HEPA-filter vacuums, and microfiber tools and cloths.  All of EcoMaids of Marietta’s employees are screened, bonded, and insured, as well as trained in the most progressive green cleaning techniques.

EcoMaids attention to detail is unmatched. Superior service, Competetively Priced, & We’re Green! You cannot go wrong.

Leave the cleaning to EcoMaids and spend more time with the people you cherish most.

Get a free estimate online or call us today at (770) 427-0066.

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Review and Giveaway: Libman Freedom! Spray Mop – free from batteries and refills

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We have two kids.. no pets, and no bears (Madelyn asked me to throw that in) and we mop our floors two or three days a week just so the floors look decent. When we don’t mop at least twice a week, you’d think we have a family of gnomes living in our crawl space that come upstairs to romp around on the hardwoods every night.

We’ve used Libman cleaning products for years.  We use Libman dish brushes and brooms, and we now use Libman’s new Freedom! Spray Mop.

Libman cleaning supplies

Between spilled juice, ice cream, and dropped food, and who knows what else, I’m sure your floors get as messy as ours.  Especially if you have pets that track dirt and mud in the house.   I am a HUGE fan of spray mops so when I first learned about the Libman Freedom! Spray Mop I was intrigued to say the least.  Then I got one and put my son right to work!  HA!  Just kidding.. I put my husband right to work.

Libman Freedom! Spray Mop
Libman Freedom! Spray Mop

The mop head rotates completely, so you can easily get into tight spots and get your entire floor clean.  The spray handle is easy to work and the mop doesn’t require batteries or a special solution.

About the Libman Freedom! Spray Mop:

  • No batteries required
  • Self-powered solution sprayer has a comfort fit trigger
  • You control how much you spray to clean those solution-sensitive surfaces
  • Scratch-free, removable, machine washable cleaning pad
  • Use any solution or water for a gentle clean
  • Can be used on wood, vinyl, ceramic, marble, and stone floors

The mop is made in the USA by a 4th-generation family-owned company.  You can find it in the mop and broom section of your local store at a suggested retail price of $19.99 to $24.99. For more information about the mop, visit this link– and if you’re on Facebook, drop by the Libman Company’s Facebook page.

For a limited time you will find a $5 rebate on the Libman website here.

Follow Libman on Facebook here.

Enjoy!

GIVEAWAY!
We are giving a lucky reader a Libman Freedom! Spray Mop!  Details coming soon.

EcoDiscoveries – Safe and effective cleaning products review + a GIVEAWAY!

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I hate cleaning. Hate it hate it hate it. I am a fast and furious cleaner which my husband isn’t very fond of but I get down to the drains and baseboards when I clean and they shine when I’m done. But I don’t like doing it.
I recently received some cleaning products from [tippy title=”award winning” reference=”#” header=”off”] – EPA “Designed for the Environment” Champion Award

– Parent Tested Parent Approved awarded EcoDiscoveries “The Best Green Product” of 2008 and 2009[/tippy] EcoDiscoveries and used them to clean the kid’s bathroom today… I actually enjoyed cleaning the bathroom.  What’s wrong with me?
Right off the bat I noticed the lack of harsh chemical smell which is usually very present in household cleaners  of the toxic variety.  EcoDiscoveries cleaners don’t give me that burning headache that I used to get when I cleaned with cleaners that contained harsh chemicals.

EcoDiscoveries™ has pioneered the green-cleaning revolution and continually strives to protect people, pets and the planet byproviding products which are 100% natural, non-toxic and environmentally friendly. EcoDiscoveries enzymatic products contain no hazardous chemicals, caustics, or irritants. Each product is formulated from plant-derived surfactants rather than traditional petro-chemicals that pollute our indoor and outdoor environments. EcoDiscoveries products are fragrance-free, chlorine-free, ammonia-free, making them completely hypoallergenic and safe for indoor use.

EcoDiscoveries airzyme and multizyme cleaners

EcoDiscoveries’ Glass cleaner is wonderful. It left the bathroom mirror spotless and without streaks.  Now I actually want to clean our windows.. I just have to find the time.

I am a huge fan of EcoDiscoveries Airzyme which helps eliminate odors including stinky kitchen and bathroom odors.  I don’t have a child in diapers anymore, but boy do I wish I had Airzyme when Madelyn was a baby.   My son was preparing for a camping trip so we had to get his sleeping bag and other camping gear out and organize it in the den.   I whipped out and sprayed Airzyme faster than I could move the gear out of the den.. the gear smelled like campfire from the last trip! Yuck!

Eco Discoveries Tub & Tile cleaner
Eco Discoveries Tub & Tile cleaner

EcoDiscoveries offers a cleaner for any situation or room including..

Bathroom, Tub & Tile, Kitchen, Glass, Multizyme, Moldzyme, Pet, and Nursery.  Each product includes different cleaning agents (100% all natural, of course).  For example, the Kitchen cleaner has natural [tippy title=”emulsifiers” reference=”#” header=”off”]A substance that helps an emulsion form, or helps keep an emulsion from separating[/tippy] that are powerful enough to blast through grease while the Bathroom product has natural plant-derived  [tippy title=”surfacants” reference=”#” header=”off”]provide deep cleaning action[/tippy] will give your bathroom a real clean, free of harmful residues

What I love about EcoDiscoveries:

  • Their products don’t have a harsh chemical smell
  • Their products are 100% natural
  • Their products are non-toxic
  • Their products are environmentally friendly
  • Their prices are comparable to their toxic counterparts

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You can buy EcoDiscoveries cleaning products directly from their website and at some local stores.  Click here to find a local store near you that carries EcoDiscoveries products.

GIVEAWAY!

We are giving three lucky readers a set of 3 EcoDiscoveries products.  Fill out the form to enter to win.