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Giveaway: Clearon Bleach Tablets + $100 Visa Gift Card

September 30, 2013 by Beeb 152 Comments

Clearon

Compensation was received for this post.

I don’t like using bleach. I like the results of using bleach, it’s just the process that is a pain. The fumes stink, I have to make sure I wear gloves so it doesn’t sting my hands, and I also have to change my clothes before I begin. No matter how careful you are, you WILL get a drop of bleach on your clothes and ruin them. Jai learned this the hard way recently when he used a cleaning spray containing bleach. It wasn’t even straight-up bleach, so he thought he didn’t have to worry about it, but he ended up ruining his shirt. This is why I have a dedicated “Bleach outfit” – a pair of ratty old pajamas that I wear whenever I’m using bleach, dying my hair, or painting. Grandma deals with this problem by dressing in head-to-to white, which seems like a way classier way to clean than dressing in rags like I do! šŸ˜‰

Clearon Bleach Tablets

So when I was introduced to Clearon Bleach Tablets, I was intrigued. This product provides bleach in a small tablet form, which completely dissolves when it makes contact with hot or cold water – meaning that you could toss these in the washing machine without having to change into ratty clothes first! One small bottle of tablets is equivalent to 2 gallons of bleach, so you can avoid carrying around and storing big, bulky bleach bottles. I thought this sounded like a solution I could get behind, so I agreed to give it a try.

For my first test, I did a load of laundry consisting of white towels, rags, and socks:

Socks - Before & After Clearon Bleach Tablets

If you’re wondering why these socks look so gross in the “Before” picture, these are what Jai has been wearing while working on construction projects and trudging around outside in our Oregon storms. For example, he had to stand in a huge downpour last weekend fixing a hole in our crawlspace door that had been created by racoons – so as you can imagine, this leaves some pretty gnarly stains on his socks! The bottle of Clearon advised using 3 tablets for a heavily stained load, which is exactly what I did. I thought this did a nice job of brightening these very stained old socks!

Towels Washed With Clearon

Depending on what kind of bleach dispenser you have, the Clearon Bleach Tablets can either go right into the dispenser or directly inside the drum of the washing machine. These won’t work in my washing machine’s bleach dispenser because there’s no way for them to make contact with the water, so I went with option #2 and filled the washing machine with hot water, adding the Clearon tablets and allowing them to sit for 2 minutes – the maximum amount of time needed for the tablets to dissolve 100%. The only downside to doing it this way is since I needed to add the clothes to the water after the bleach had dissolved, I still had to be careful not to splash the water on myself.

Shirts - Before & After

I also used these tablets to wash a load of Jai’s dingy white t-shirts, along with a few white dresses and tops of my own; Clearon helped brighten both loads of laundry and reduce the appearance of stains. After I finished these loads of laundry, I also ran an empty load through the washer with 2 tablets of Clearon, as recommend to deodorize the washer. I cleaned the washing machine pretty recently, but I like to be proactive with these things!

Of course, Clearon Bleach Tablets can be used for much more than just laundry – you can use them for anything you’d use standard liquid bleach for. You can dissolve Clearon in a bucket for mopping, and you can also drop a tablet directly into your toilet bowl before cleaning, which is what I did last night. I decided to spare you from a photo of my toilet – you can thank me later. šŸ˜‰ Since the tablets are effervescent, they’re supposed to fizz upon contact with water, but I didn’t see it do this when I added it to the toilet bowl – perhaps because it dropped out of sight. I gave it a couple of minutes, then scrubbed down the bowl with a toilet brush. Like the washing machine, my toilet bowl had already been cleaned very recently, so I couldn’t really tell a difference in cleanliness since it was already scrubbed out – but I really don’t think there’s such a thing as “Too clean” when it comes to the commode!

One thing that really struck me about using the Clearon Tablets was that it didn’t emit the same kind of fumes I’m used to smelling when I use bleach. It’s meant to have a non-caustic formula with a lower PH than standard liquid bleach – It’s the same as the PH in shampoo – and when I was using it I noticed that there was hardly any trace of scent. That’s pretty impressive to me, since I’m usually gagging on fumes when I use bleach! The tablets also dissolve completely, without leaving residue behind.

I also love the super compact, easy-to-store packaging – Clearon Bleach Tablets are meant to be biodegradable, and they tout their small bottle as helping support their sustainability goals by using less resources to produce and transport, as well as adding less packaging to landfills. I also discovered that Clearon Bleach Tablets have a shelf life of 3 years, which means they’ll last in storage for a long time. Apparently, most liquid bleach has a shelf life of less than a year – did you know that? Because I sure didn’t!

Clearon Bleach Tablets now have a place on my laundry shelf, and I’m pleased to have a bleach product that is so easy to store and use!

Clearon Bleach Tablets are available online and at retailers such as select Walmart stores, Food Lion, Stop & Shop and Giant Food Stores – click here for a full list. For additional information, be sure to visit Clearon.com and “Like” them on Facebook, follow them on Twitter @ClearonProducts, and follow them on Pinterest!

Enter To Win:

One MomStart reader will win a $100 VISA gift card and 4 packs of Clearon Bleach Tablets – there are 8 bottles in each pack, so the winner will be well stocked up with these long-lasting tablets!

To Enter:

Entry is via the Rafflecopter form below – giveaway is open to residents of the continental United States (No APO/FPO or PO boxes), 18 years of age or older, and ends on October 15th at 11:00 PM PST. Read our giveaway rules by clicking here.

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Filed Under: giveaway, review Tagged With: bleach, cleaning product review, Cleaning supplies, cleaning tips, house cleaning, laundry

Quickie’s Ultimate Summer Cleaning Kit #Giveaway

June 8, 2010 by Momstart 301 Comments

Quickie has been around since the 1920’s being a company of innovation when it comes to cleaning and tools. One of the first tools they created was the compound-action hedge shear and it changed the way Americans gardened. They continued making advances in manufacturing and now make excellent cleaning tools.

They sent me some sponges, we’re a sponge of a family. We just like sponges. We go through them like crazy, and I think this is our first time to try out the Quickie brand. They are super soft and I never knew you could have so many versions of a sponge for cleaning. They sent a microfiber pot and pan sponge, a microfiber dish and glass sponge, and a microfiber non stick cooking pan sponge. I’m going to be cleaning counters and pots. You can have even more cleaning fun!

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From cleaning your floors, to your patio, and even your grill, the Quickie’s Ultimate Summer Cleaning Kit is perfect for getting your home in shape for the season.

Enter To win:

The Ultimate Summer Cleaning Kit contains $86 of Quickie Cleaning products including:

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To Enter:

Give me a cleaning tip, I need some help cleaning my house so give me some good tips! (required)

Extra Entries:

Tweet or hit the RT button up top:

Quickie Cleaning Supplies #Giveaway #contest http://bit.ly/aS25kh

Advertise this giveaway on any giveaway site, your blog, or your facebook page and tell me where you advertised it or Use any of the share options below, digg, stumble…1 entry each 

The contest will run until June 28th  11:59 pm Pacific. All rules can be found under giveaway rules.

 

This is a sponsored product post. Quickie is providing the prizing.

Filed Under: giveaway Tagged With: cleaning product review, Cleaning supplies, cleaning tips, quickie, sponge review

Scotch-Brite Bathroom Solutions Challenge, Are you up to it?

April 11, 2010 by Momstart 508 Comments

My bathroom was in pretty bad shape when it came to needing a good Spring Cleaning, so when Scotch-Brite asked me if I was up to a Spring Cleaning Bathroom Challenge I said yes, please help me clean my bathroom. 3M and Scotch-Brite sent me full set of their bathroom cleaning products to put them to the test.

New Scotch-Brite Bathroom Solutions products will make it easy to do the deep-cleaning this spring as well as year-round; from a grout cleaner to tile scrubbers to a nook and cranny sponge, Scotch-Brite has customized designs so you don’t waste time on a one-shape-fits-all cleaning tool that won’t get the job done. These tools offer reusable solutions for every bathroom cleaning situation. 

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Scotch Brite Cleaning Tips:

Cleaning the Sink

Cleaning the Shower

Cleaning the Tub

 

For this cleaning challenge, my husband was up to the task. (I have a huge head cold and I feel like I’m stuck underwater in the deep end of the pool and sharks are swimming around me so I feel like I’m trapped in a vortex of terror)

He cleaned my new bathroom and this is what he had to say:

The Grout Scrubber:

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If you have a bathroom that has any tiles, the floor, your bath tub, or shower walls, then you’ll want to use the grout scrubber. The handle is made out of the same material that a pool needle is made from. You’ll find that it bends and molds easily and that the scrubber fits nicely into grooved, grouted areas.

Shower & Bath Scrubber:

549T-6_PKG_FRONT_CMYK2- hi res The Shower and Bath Scrubber is an item that we owned already but are quite happy to have another one. Then we can leave one in each bathroom. It’s nice because you can reach farther, like scrubbing the bathtub is a whole lot easier without having to get into the tub to make sure you can reach all the areas of it. This scrubber has an extendable handle making it even longer, perfect for the top hard-to-reach tiles in your shower. Plus, it’s great on other bathroom surfaces, like the countertops and around the toilet bowl.

Absorbent Counter Cloths:

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My husband wasn’t really impressed with the counter cloth, but I think he was using it to clean the glass. It doesn’t say to use it on the glass, it’s for the counters and I think it’s a lot better to use than a paper towel. Because you can use it over and over again and it is so absorbent. It picks up hair and little flecks of makeup.

Tub & Shower Scrubber:

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Seems like not all of the products are needed right? It’s true, but, this one is one of my favorites because of how moldable it is. I like the Shower and bath scrubber better, just because it has the extendable pole, but for those surfaces that are just right there and easy to get to, this one is great.

The Nook and Cranny Scrubbers:

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First, I have to mention how these little triangles look like a Klingon symbol. My husband just can’t get over how they remind him of Star Trek. He enjoyed using them and said the shape makes them great to use, but they will wear out easily and he’s glad they come two to a package.

Non-Scratch Angled Scrubbers:

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The angled scrubbers he said that he used on the countertops in the bathroom. He is very particular about cleaning around the faucet and what products are ok to use on certain surfaces. He reads all the directions carefully and the angled Scotch-Brite was easy to use because he didn’t have to worry about scratches. I never thought about all the different surfaces that need to be cleaned in the bathroom before. I mean, we just clean them right. This line of products makes cleaning the bathroom quick, easy, and squeaky clean.

Purchase them at any drug store, Target, Walmart, or on-line. Be sure and download your Scotch-Brite coupon on their new greener clean products.

Enter to win:

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Scotch-Brite sent me enough supplies to provide products to two of my readers. How cool is that?

To Enter:

Tell me what area of the bathroom needs the most help?

Extra Entries:

Follow me on twitter tell me your twitter ID

Tweet for (2 extra entries):

I want to take the Scotch-Brite Challenge http://bit.ly/9WgVOM #scotchbritechallenge #giveaway

Advertise this giveaway on any giveaway site, your blog, or your facebook page and tell me where you advertised it (include link to giveaway). 5 Extra Entries for each one you do
Subscribe to my blog
Comment on any other non-giveaway post
Use any of the share options below, digg, stumble…2 entries each

The contest will run until May 6th 11:59 pm Pacific. All rules can be found under giveaway rules.

 

 

Scotch-Brite provided information, and products for this post and for the giveaway.

Filed Under: giveaway Tagged With: 3M, Cleaning supplies, cleaning tips, Scotch-Brite, Scotch-Brite Bathroom Cleaning Challenge

I use so many Clorox wipes it drives my husband crazy Simple and Surprising giveaway.

November 24, 2009 by Momstart 103 Comments

cloroxI honestly love the Clorox wipes because they are so easy to use. I don’t have to spray and find a wash cloth or paper towel it’s just all there for me to use. I am a mother of convince and cleaning up after two children that are going different directions and getting into everything can be a challenge. Clorox is into simplifying my life and all mother’s.

 

I wipe the kitchen down, and my kids chairs a few times a day. I have to say, that after every meal my son’s chair looks like I never cleaned it. I just don’t know what he does, I sit across from him so you know it’s true talent that he has in making messes.

Clorox launched Simple & Surprising, a weekly e-journal written by various guest bloggers (http://www.clorox.com/our_story/understanding_bleach/fall_fun.php). 

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It is all about real-life moments offering reality-checked simple tips and prizes to pat yourself on the back for all your hard work.  Well known bloggers, our peers are writing for Clorox and giving us first hand tips. The first post features fall-themed crafts to bring the outdoors in and keep kids entertained indoors now that the weather has turned colder with a reminder to wipe everything down and keeping your house germ free.  Clorox is committed to innovation, global responsibility and Social Awareness.

 

One Giveaway

Tweet @Clorox with your favorite family-friendly fall activity for a chance to win a $50 Wal-Mart gift card. Winners will be announced at the end of the month. Use #smpl&surprising in your tweet!

 

My Giveaway

Three Clorox prize packs with an assortment of Clorox products.

To Enter:

Visit Simple and Surprising and come back here and tell me one of the steps in creating festive fall soap.

Extra Entries:

Advertise this giveaway on any giveaway site and tell me where you advertised it. 10 Extra Entries
Subscribe to my blog
Follow me on twitter tell me your twitter ID
Blog about the giveaway include a link to me and to the sponsor for 10 extra entries
Tweet the giveaway (every time you tweet you get an entry) Link to the giveaway please!!!
Comment on any other non giveaway post and come back and tell me you did
Use any of the Share options at the bottom of this post: Dig, Stumble, or fav me on Technorati (two entries for each one)

Leave a comment for every entry

The contest will run until November 30th 11:59 pm Pacific. The winner will be selected by www.random.org. All rules can be found under giveaway rules.

Filed Under: giveaway Tagged With: cleaning tips, Clorox, e-journal, Simple & Surprising, Simple and Surprising

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