Well, well, well.. time for another cleaning product review (yeah!) I really do love my products, and when I can find one that not only works really well, but smells fantastic, too -- I get super excited! When I was approached to review the entire line of Sun and Earth products, I had never heard of them! The packaging was very different-looking, and I didn't recognize it from anywhere. I'm glad I got a chance to try it, however.
Here's why:
1. The smell... oh, dreamy. They are the most refreshingly terrific odor of orange oil and orange zest. You use any of the products, and it really smells like you have an instantly clean house -- even if you haven't finished yet. It's not a chemical smell, at all. But lovely :)
2. The goodness. These products shine as safe alternatives to products that contain petroleum, chlorine, phosphates, dyes, and perfumes. Not only will you find none of that stuff in here, you'll also be happy to hear that they are made from plant, fruit, and vegetable oils. They are non-toxic!
How did they compare to other cleaners in the "cleaning" category? Awesomely. I didn't notice any problems, except that I had to dial down how much I used (the laundry detergent, specifically). They are concentrated, and you don't need as much as you think!
I had the chance to try the hand wash, laundry liquid detergent, fabric softener sheets, fabric softener liquid, counter top spray, glass cleaner, laundry stain stick, dish detergent packets, and the dish liquid (which is my favorite of all the products.) Do you want a chance, too?
We are giving away one complete set of everything I tested, plus a nifty branded reusable tote bag (perfect for groceries.) The total value of the prize is $52.00! That's everything you need to get cleaning right away!
Wanna win? Just leave a comment on this post with your favorite cleaning tip. It can be anything. You can enter every day (each subsequent entry after the first unique entry can just be a comment saying "Today's Entry"), and you have until July 24th, 2009 at 11:59 pm CST to get your entries in!
Giveaways are subject to complete site rules. (Be sure to give us a way to reach you if you win, and remember that we will never use your email or contact info for anything other than to send your prize.) Good luck, and be sure to check out all of our other giveways!
Learn more about Sun and Earth at their website (www.sunandearth.com)
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I've found the best tip, which I wished I followed myself, is to wipe down the bathroom surface everyday. The minute it takes prevents long bouts of scrubbing later.
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Teach the kids when they are young- even though it takes longer when they *help* you, it builds valuable skills that last a lifetime.
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My cleaning tip is to keep plenty of paper towels in hand. I am always using them for something.
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My tip would be when cleaning, especially dusting, start at the top and dust downward as dust falls,- start high, end low.
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Take care of stains ASAP before they set.
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Every day after you take your shower, use your towel to wipe out the sink. Keeps it looking clean all the time!
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Microfiber cloths make the greatest window cleaners. Plus you can wash and reuse them, so they are a green choice.
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ReplyDeleteGet the family into a routine. For example, everyone makes their bed before breakfast, everyone wipes down the sink and vanity when they're done getting ready in the morning, everyone picks up their clean laundry in the laundry room and puts it away before dinner, everyone puts toys away before dinner, everyone carries their dishes to the kitchen and puts them in the dishwasher (as age appropriate). You'd be amazed at how much easier housework is if everyone cleans up their own mess. asthenight at gmail dot com
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My favorite tip is to tackle a big job through small steps. Cleaning the garage is overwhelming, but organizing one shelf a day is doable.
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I live in a split level house. When stuff needs to go to a different floor, I leave it by the stairs so that the next time I'm going in that direction, I automatically pick it up and bring it with me. It's a lot easier than waiting and carrying up armfuls of stuff when I can't stand the mess anymore
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Use baking soda and vinegar to freshen drains!
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For everyday dusting, all you need is a microfiber cloth. No sprays/cleaners needed. The microfiber cloths are great!
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my favorite tip is to always clean myself before i start cleaning the apartment. I know your thinking why get all clean when your going to get all sweaty cleaning? I though tthe same thing but i find that if i shower first it gets me motivated. As im drying off i do a quick cleaning of the bathroom then i move into the bedroom and usually start by sorting dirty laundry and throwing in a load. Then I just go room by room. Starting with the small stuff ( me and then the bathroom) makes me feel somewhat acoomplished and ready to move on to clean the next room!
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