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Earth Friendly Products and Back-to-School Giveaway

September 2nd, 2010 by Theresa Gould

After a recent study by Pediatrics that found that children are at an increased risk for health problems when chemical-laden cleaning products are in the home, your readers may be looking for a solution to cleaning pollution.

Earth Friendly Products, (www.ecos.com) makers of all-natural, green cleaning products for more than 40 years wants to give several lucky parents the chance to makeover their children’s classrooms or dorm rooms with all-natural cleaning products, as part of the company’s continued Safeguard Your Home! campaign.

To enter, simply visit Earth Friendly Products Facebook page, “Like” the page and leave a wall post explaining why the child’s classroom or dorm room can use a free supply of eco-friendly cleaning products from EFP, including:

* ECOS Laundry Detergent
* Dishmate Hand Dishwashing Soap
* Wave Autodishwasher Detergent
* Eco Breeze fabric refresher
* Window Cleaner
* Parsley Plus all-purpose cleaner

This giveaway ends today, so if you really want to enter do it now while it is fresh in your minds before it’s over!

Every Day Household Products Can be Deadly for Children

- Earth Friendly Products urges parents and schools to rethink harsh chemical cleaners at back-to-school time –

Earth Friendly Products (www.ecos.com) urges parents to think about the products they use as they send their kids back to school. Everyday cleaners, those used to launder school uniforms, clean lunch boxes, sanitize school supplies and toys or even freshen the air, contain dangerous, toxic chemicals, many of which are deadly if swallowed. Even the products used to clean school classrooms are harsh chemical cocktails with noxious fumes.

In an ongoing effort to drive awareness of the products that are brought into homes by unsuspecting consumers across the nation, Earth Friendly Products, a leading maker of all-natural, eco-friendly cleaning products, is re-launching its “Safeguard Your Home!” online campaign on the company’s dedicated Facebook page, but with a back-to-school twist. Safeguard Your Home! is a nationwide program to push families to rid their homes of lethal household cleaners and Earth Friendly products is extending the campaign to encourage parents to protect themselves and their children from the health dangers that toxic cleaners pose at schools and in dorm rooms.

To participate in the back-to-school campaign, Earth Friendly Products fans can visit www.facebook.com and “like” Earth Friendly Products. Once a fan, users are encouraged to explain on the Earth Friendly Products wall why their classroom or dorm room needs a green cleaning makeover. Everyone from teachers, students, parents, professors and caregivers are encouraged to tell their stories on Earth
Friendly Products Facebook page. All participants will be entered to win free, full-sized Earth Friendly Products samples. The prize packs include ECOS Laundry Detergent, Dishmate Hand Dishwashing Soap, Wave Autodishwasher Detergent, Eco Breeze, Window Cleaner and Parsley Plus all-purpose cleaner.

“Whether preparing a young adult to go to college or sending a five-year-old off to kindergarten, parents should be aware of the products their children come in contact with on a daily basis,” said Van Vlahakis, CEO of Earth Friendly Products. “Recently it has been reported that cases of children being poisoned by household chemicals has risen and the time has never been more apt to change the way we clean. Avoiding harsh chemicals can also prevent a slew of respiratory ailments, not to mention accidental chemical burns from contact with the skin.”

In August, it was reported by Pediatrics magazine that each year, nearly 12,000 are rushed to the emergency room after ingesting chemicals from household cleaners from ammonia to bleach. For a small, but startling percentage of children, this brief contact with chemical-laden cleaners results in life-threatening symptoms and, in some cases, long-term disabilities. To date, little has been done to change the dangerous compounds that threatened people’s health and the planet and Earth Friendly Products is set to change it.

Readers who would like more information about Earth Friendly Products should visit www.ecos.com .

About Earth Friendly Products

Earth Friendly Products is the leader in the development and production of environmentally friendly cleaning supplies for household and
commercial use with over 150 products manufactured, distributed, and sold in the USA, Canada, Europe, South America, and Asia. All Earth Friendly Products are created with only replenishable and sustainable plant-based ingredients that are safe for people, pets, and the planet. The company proudly adheres to its strict “Freedom Code”, a list of harmful and toxic ingredients that are not found in any its products. Earth Friendly Products has proudly received the 2009 Green Patriot (TM) Green 100 (TM) Designation and the Champion level recognition from the US EPA through the Design for the Environment (DfE) Program’s Safer Detergents Stewardship Initiative.

Posted in Clean & Sanitize, Contests & Giveaways, Organic Eco-Friendly Related Topics: Clean & Sanitize, Contests & Giveaways, Earth Friendly Products, Organic Eco-Friendly

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Robby Wash Ball

August 17th, 2010 by Theresa Gould

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Fashionable Media Review Policy: The featured product for this review was provided to me, at no cost, by the manufacturer or representing PR agency for the sole purpose of product testing. Opinions expressed are my own and are not influenced by monetary compensation.

We are always open to trying new ways of cleaning our home or our clothing. The Robby Wash Ball is “a new laundry detergent for U.S. consumers concerned about their budget as well as the environment – the Robby Wash ultra he detergent. The hypoallergenic laundry detergent ball contains 10 ounces of macro-molecule laundry detergent which cleans for up to 12 months – replacing 75 lbs. of traditional laundry detergent and saving consumers more than $100 over 200 washes.”

The top Robby Wash detergent benefits include:

•Superior cleaning ability when compared to traditional laundry detergent – Robby Wash he detergent is independently tested, proven and guaranteed.
•Saves money by eliminating the need to buy additional laundry detergent for up to one year – saving each consumer more than $100 per year.
•Easy to use – simply place the Robby Wash he detergent in the washer – no additional laundry detergents will ever be needed.
•Saves the environment by eliminating use of more than 75 lbs. of traditional laundry detergent each year.
•Contains safe hypoallergenic laundry detergent formulas and can be used as baby laundry detergent.
•Meets the strict environmental compliance requirements of Europe (more stringent than U.S.) and contains no phosphates or chlorine. Has received safety certifications from REACH and RoHS. Each ball is made of durable ABS materials.
•Economical refills allow each Robby Wash ball to last two to three years.
•The blue Robby Wash ball can be used in either cold water or hot water while maintaining the softness and colors of washed items.
•The fuchsia Robby Ball is formulated to specifically clean colored laundry items and is for use in cool water temperatures.
•A free stain stick is included with each Robby Wash ball.

The Robby Wash Laundry Ball pack (blue or fuschia) is $32.95 and will last up to 12 months. Visit http://www.oransi.com/robby_wash_high_efficiency_wash_ball_s/39.htm for more information or to purchase Robby Wash.

About Oransi
Founded in 2009 by a team of executives and engineers with decades of experience in the air quality and home cleaning products industries, Oransi provides the best new green cleaning products from around the world to U.S. consumers – including HEPA air purifiers, ionic air purifiers for rooms and refrigerators, and green laundry products.

Green and High Efficiency Laundry Detergent:
http://www.oransi.com/robby_wash_he_high_efficiency_laundry_detergent_s/37.htm

The top 11 benefits of Robby Wash are listed here:
http://www.oransi.com/why_robby_wash_hypoallergenic_baby_laundry_detergent_s/38.htm

And if folks are interested, they can purchase the balls online here:
http://www.oransi.com/robby_wash_high_efficiency_wash_ball_s/39.htm

Our Review

We found that the Robby Ball was an effective laundry detergent. It cleaned our clothes well and made them smell very nice. The stain stick took stains out just fine. We thought it was amazing that this little ball could do as much laundry as it does.

I always hate having to say something negative, but we did have to stop using the Robby Ball due to a couple of issues our second oldest experienced. No one else had the same symptoms so we are leaning towards her wheat sensitivity and the Robby Ball. The one symptom went away as soon as we went back to our regular detergent, so we know it was the Robby Ball affecting her. But as I said, the rest of us were just fine.

We’d need more time to test how much it would save us over the course of the year, in comparison to Oransi’s findings, but overall, we were satisfied with the Robby Ball’s performance as an alternative laundry detergent. It is always great to see how companies are going green and coming up with efficient ways to save consumers money – that’s always a good thing and those kinds of companies are few and far between.

Posted in Clean & Sanitize Related Topics: Clean & Sanitize, High Efficiency Laundry Detergent, Hypo Allergenic, Laundry Detergent, Robby Wash Ball

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Lingerie and Berry Ball Giveaway! CLOSED

August 16th, 2010 by Theresa Gould

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Thanks to our kind PR folks, Affinitas and the Berry Ball makers we are offering a combined giveaway with Affiintas. We have a Rose
Half-Padded Bra + Brazilian Thong and Berry Ball for 1 winner. This is definitely a mom giveaway…!

Giveaway Items Include:

Affinitas Intimates + Berry Ball Giveaway: 1 Affinitas Intimates ³Rose² Half-Padded Bra (retail value $32.00, size range 32-38 B, C, D, DD) and Brazilian Thong (retail value $18.00, size range S-XL), + 1 Berry Ball & Bag (retail value $14) to 1 winner choice of pink, purple or blue. They will ship to U.S. and Canada.

Online retailer link, Affinitas ³Rose² set:

http://www.herroom.com/Affinitas-Intimates-Rose,1839,9.html

Online retailer link, Berry Ball: http://www.comforthouse.com/berryball.html

About Affinitas Intimates

Sexy or sweet? Take your pick with Affinitas Intimates¹ wide selection of stylish yet affordable bras, panties, camisoles, babydolls, chemises, and bustiers, ranging from basic, everyday styles to special occasion pieces. Bras and bustiers span a size range of 30-38 A-DD, with all other items sized XS-XL. Affinitas¹ new line for Fall, Parfait, additionally caters to the full-busted market with bras sized 30D 40G (and bottoms sized XS-2X).

Affinitas retails from $10 – $50 in numerous specialty, boutique and online stores in the U.S. and Canada, including HerRoom.com and LaurenSilva.com.

About The Berry Ball & Bag www.berryperry.com

The NEW dual-purpose lingerie solution set that not only prevents bras from being damaged in the washing machine, but in your luggage during travels as well. Don’t stuff your bras into the bottom of your suitcase where they will inevitably be crushed! Tuck safely into the Berry Ball for a smart, convenient travel and storage item, and arrive at your destination with your bras still in tact. Use the Berry Bag to store other lingerie in addition to swim, and never worry about pesky security going through your unmentionables again! Retailing now for just $13.99 in specialty stores throughout the U.S. and online at ComfortHouse.com.

While throwing bras into the wash will result in twisting, deforming, puncturing, underwire damage, pilling, scratching, tangling and more, bras are protected throughout the entire wash cycle safe inside the Berry Ball, maintaining shape, comfort and support. The Berry Ball additionally features a unique Scrubbing Ball specifically designed to clean bra cups from the inside, creating friction to both clean and aid in dissolving detergent as well. Lose one too many socks in the wash? With your underwear, hosiery, socks and other delicates safely enclosed inside the Berry Bag, you never have to worry about losing another sock or pair of underwear in the washing machine again (and say good-bye to pulling out stretched, runned and twisted hosiery!). When not in use, easily hang the
Berry Ball with an attached strap, or even use as convenient bra storage.

Going on vacation? Don’t stuff your bras into the bottom of your suitcase where they will inevitably be crushed. Tuck safely into the Berry Ball for a smart, convenient storage and travel item, and arrive at your destination with your bras still in tact. And never worry about pesky security going through your unmentionables again!

The Berry Ball has undergone extensive research & development to be sure the product is 100% safe in your washing machine, so it will not cause damage to your machine or your clothes. Additionally, the product features closures in addition to a backup clasp, so it will never pop open mid-cycle. For best results, put only 1 bra in the Berry Ball at a time, however multiple Berry Balls may be washed in each load. While the Berry Bag is dryer-safe, never put the Berry Ball into the dryer be sure to hang the product and your
bras to dry. The Berry Ball and Bag complete laundry solution set truly lets you save valuable time by using the washing machine, while yielding a delicate, hand-wash result.

Soooo…….you wanna win some lingerie and a Berry Ball to wash it in?

TO ENTER:

Leave a comment something about Affinitas Intimates.

Extra Optional Entries: (Leave 1 comment for each extra entry.)

1 Entry: Follow @fashionablebaby on Twitter (include your Twitter name in comment!)

1 Entry: Follow Affinitas Intimates on Twitter.

1 Entry: (per day) Tweet about this contest. Leave 1 comment for each tweet with the link to tweet.

GIVEAWAY! Enter to win some lingerie and a Berry Ball shoes! @fashionablebaby http://tiny.cc/LingerieBerryBallGiveaway Please RT!

1 Entry: Become a fan of The Fashionable Bambino on Facebook

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1 Entry: Subscribe To The Fashionable Bambino’s RSS Feed

5 Entries: Blog about this contest and link back to this post and Affinitas Intimates.

1 Entry: For every comment you leave anywhere on the blog besides here, you may add one extra link for each comment. Be sure to leave an entry comment on this post saying you posted your additional comments!

(Note: You must leave 1 comment per entry. Extra entries will not be counted unless you leave a comment for each one.)

Sometimes our spam catcher is a little over zealous and will snag your comments if you leave multiple comments very quickly, one after another. I recommend waiting a minute between each comment. If the spam catcher gets you anyway, don’t worry! Your comments have still been submitted, they are just being held for moderation. I approve them as quickly as possible. If you are very concerned about this issue, you may email me and let me know what the problem is.

Details

Contest runs from August 16th-August 29th. Last chance to enter is August 29th at 11:59pm ET. One winner will be contacted on or before September 30th, 2010 (in case I have the baby and am delayed in announcing the winner!) and asked for full name, along with their mailing address, size etc. Affinitas Intimates will be sending the winner a bra, thongs and a Berry Ball! If no response is given within 48 hours, a different winner will be chosen, so please be sure to check your email. Must be 18 or older to enter. Contest open to the USA and Canada!

Posted in Clean & Sanitize, Clothes for Moms, Contests & Giveaways Related Topics: Affinitas Initimates, Clean & Sanitize, Clothes for Mom, Contests & Giveaways, Lingerie & Berry Ball Giveaway

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Colgate Kids Oral Care

August 7th, 2010 by Theresa Gould

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Recently we received a package and you would have thought that it was Christmas or a birthday gift or something by the excitement that was pervading through our house. What was in this mystery box? Colgate Kids toothbrushes and toothpaste! Eco-Friendly and chemical sensitive readers will be happy to know that the last I checked, Colgate products were low on “chemical scale”, except for the fact that some of them do have dyes in them. I think it was Colgate regular mint that was really low.

We received Colgate’s new kids oral care products that included toothbrushes for the whole family:

360′ ActiFlex Toothbrush has a flexible bridge that cleans in all directions for a healthier whole mouth clean. It is currently available in new vibrant colors of blue, green, pink, and yellow. Retails for $3.99.

Colgate Max White Toothbrush has a unique design with circular bristle pattern and unique tooth Polishing Star. It has proven to remove stains to help reveal the natural whiteness of your teeth. It is currently available in blue, green, pink and silver. Retails for $3.29.

Colgate Licensed Kids Battery Operated Toothbrushes feature a small rotating head to gently brush away plaque while the multi-height bristles easily clean hard-to-reach areas. Available in Dora, Sponge Bob and Go Diego Go. Retails for $5.99.

Colgate Licensed Kids Manual Toothbrush are perfect for growing kids with developing brushing habits. It features a non-slip cushioned handle fit for small fingers, and an oval shaped head o protect children’s sensitive gems. Also available in twin packs. Retails $2.49 and $3.99 for twinpacks.

My First Colgate Toothbrush is the #1 toddler tooth brush. It is designed to be used with the My First Colgate Infant & Toddler Toothpaste. The brush is specially designed for small developing teeth. Its extra soft, angled bristles gently and effectively clean and protect gums. Available in 3 colors. Retails for $2.49.

Also included was toothpaste for the children:

My First Colgate Infant & Toddler Toothpaste contains no artificial colors or preservatives, it is clear, so parents can feel confident about the ingredients. Available in a no mess tube and small enough for little hands eager to “do it myself”. It has a mild fruit flavor, low foaming formula, is fluoride free and safe to swallow. Retails for $3.49.

Colgate Licensed Kids Anti-Cavity Fluoride Toothpaste features clinically-proven cavity protection that strengthens and protects developing teeth. It is a mild Bubble Fruit Flavor, which happens to be a classic favorite. Retails for $2.79.

Colgate Pop Stars Anti-Cavity Toothpaste is also a toothpaste with clinically proven cavity protection. It is mild mint flavored. Retails for $3.29.

Our Review

Our children have had no complaints about the Colgate products we received. They all have loved using their new toothbrushes and toothpaste. Sometimes I think new toothbrushes are like a new box of crayons, you know what I mean? It’s new, its fun and exciting to open it up and use it right out of the package. Of course, they all liked the color, style and character they received. It worked out perfectly.

One of our sons has been somewhat of a reluctant brusher and the battery operated toothbrush really has made him motivated to brush when he needs too. He and his brother have been found brushing their teeth 2, 3 and 3 times a day now! My husband and I have agreed we don’t care if we’ll have to buy new batteries, it’s worth it just to have them wanting to brush their teeth and doing it well.

Our two year old loves his new toothpaste and toothbrush. He already calls himself a “big boy” and I think having his own toothpaste for the first time makes him feel even “bigger”. It’s so nice that the My First Toothpaste does not have any dyes or artificial flavors in it.

I even like my new toothbrush. It’s the Colgate Max White. It feels like it is getting a closer brush to my gumline and I think it’s the design of the bristles. Our girls are not hard to please at all. Our four year old loves her pink toothbrush and toothpaste! She’s truly a girly-girl! She loves princesses too!

Special thanks to our PR rep and Colgate for providing us with a generous supply of toothpaste and toothbrushes!

Posted in Clean & Sanitize, Personal Care Related Topics: Clean & Sanitize, Colgate, Colgate Kids, Colgate Kids Oral Care, Colgate Toothbrushes, Colgate Toothpaste, Oral Care, Personal Care, Personal Care Products

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Dash Away Product Review

August 2nd, 2010 by Theresa Gould

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Dash Away

As you learned this morning in our new giveaway, Dash Away is a product that cleans vehicle interiors. It will clean all types of surfaces: carpet, cloth, vinyl and smooth leather, because it’s incredibly effective on every surface; as well as 100% safe. So no matter what kind of dirt you have or how long it’s been there, Dash Away can make it all vanish in minutes.

My Review

Our family found that Dash Away is as effective as they claim it is. My husband used it to clean his 1992 Mitsubishi Eclipse, which has been very neglected of late. He found that it took the scuff marks out and did not leave a filmy residue.

Our oldest daughter used it on the seats of our 15-passenger van and discovered that it does indeed take out stains in a matter of minutes/seconds really. However, she was unable to complete the dash and doors of the van because the smell of Dash Away. She’s one of our most chemically sensitive children, even though she is a teenager. She gets headaches when she is exposed to strong chemicals and with some ingredients she even breaks out and her hands did get red with Dash Away. So I do want to warn you that this product probably isn’t the right product for those with chemical sensitivities. We never know what will affect her or us negatively until we try it, but it is disappointing when we find a product we like but cannot continue to use.

Since my husband didn’t complain about the smell and he found that Dash Away works nicely, I know he will probably continue to use it. It is just the rest of us who will be staying away from it, unfortunately.

Here’s the warning that is posted with the product description on the website:

Warning:
CAUTION: KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN AT ALL TIMES. Irritating to eyes. Prolonged or repeated contact with skin can be irritating. Harmful if swallowed. FIRST AID PROCEDURES: Eyes: Flush with water for 15 minutes. If irritation persists, call physician. Skin: Flush with water. Ingestion: Call physician immediately.

Posted in Clean & Sanitize, Unusual Related Topics: Car Cleaners, Clean & Sanitize, Dash Away, Dash Away the Kids Mess, Surf City Garage

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Dash Away the Kids Messiness – Giveaway CLOSED

August 2nd, 2010 by Theresa Gould

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Congratulations to Libby, Kimberly and Edmontonjb!

Comment #16, #6 and #19 chosen by Random.org

Thank you to everyone who entered and a huge thanks to our friends at Surf City Garage for sponsoring this fabulous giveaway and giving our readers the opportunity to get some brand new car cleaning supplies!!!

This is Surf City Garage’s pitch for their product, Dash Away. A full review will be posted this afternoon. Surf City Garage is offering to give away 3 bottles of Dash Away to both readers in the USA and Canada. Take a look at what Dash Away is and has to offer…

While children are a delight, driving with them can be a messy proposition. They inevitably spill beverages and food on the upholstery and soil the carpeting with dirty feet and hands. While a trip to the car wash may remedy surface dirt, it’s tough to find a superior cleaner for every surface inside your car that will handle the tough stains and smells.

Additionally, products from the supermarket are typically not made specifically for cars and several of them are required for various surfaces. Wouldn’t it be great if you could have just one cleaner for the inside of your vehicle that can tackle even the toughest jobs?

You can; it’s called Dash Away®* *from Surf City Garage. No matter what kind of dirt you have or how long it’s been there, use Dash Away to make it all vanish in minutes. Just one spray on every surface from carpet, vinyl, and fabric to leather, cloth, plastic and even your child’s car seat gives you super-fast, 100% safe cleaning with no greasy residue and maximum food and drink removing power.* *

While you can’t find Dash Away® at the grocery store, a simple stop at one of your local auto parts stores such as Pep Boys, NAPA, Advance Auto, and O’Reilly Auto Parts is all that is needed. Perhaps you know of family members or friends who already shop for car waxes and cleaners? Maybe they even consider themselves true automotive enthusiasts? Tell them about Dash Away® and Surf City Garage they make a complete line of enthusiast-grade car detailing products that are sure to get them excited. (Please visit http://www.surfcitygarage.com/locate_dealer.php to find a local store)

Soooo…….you wanna win the Dash Away?

TO ENTER:

Leave a comment telling me why you’d like to win Dash Away from Surf City Garage.

Extra Optional Entries: (Leave 1 comment for each extra entry.)

1 Entry: Follow @fashionablebaby on Twitter (include your Twitter name in comment!)

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5 Entries: Blog about this contest and link back to this post and email me and let me know what the problem is.

Details

Contest runs from August 2nd-August 15th. Last chance to enter is August 15th at 11:59pm ET. A winner will be contacted on or before August 31th, 2010 and asked for full name, along with their mailing address. Three winners will be sent one bottle of Dash Away. If no response is given within 48 hours, a different winner will be chosen, so please be sure to check your email. Must be 18 or older to enter. Contest open to both the USA and Canada!

Posted in Clean & Sanitize, Contests & Giveaways, Enter to win! Related Topics: Car Interior, Clean, Dash Away, Dash Away the Kids Mess Giveaway, Dash Away the Kids Messiness Giveaway, Surf City Garage

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Berry Ball – Lingerie Care Solution

July 28th, 2010 by Theresa Gould

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The Berry Ball is the “Innovative Bra Washer”. It is a complete bra & panty cleaning solution set. It is the “Bra Saver” that keeps your bra’s shape.

Product Description:

The NEW Berry Ball & Bag from Berry Perry is a complete care solution set for lingerie that lets you wash your bras, panties, hosiery, socks even swimwear in the washing machine. Say good-bye to tangled and crushed bras, stretched and twisted hosiery, snagged bathing suits, and lost socks! The Berry Ball & Bag saves you valuable time by letting you wash your lingerie & swim in the washing machine, while yielding a delicate, hand wash result. The product is also great as a packing tool to prevent bras from being crushed during travels, as well as a convenient storage tool to keep bra cups in-tact.

Included is also a laundry bag (The Berry Bag) which can be used to wash panties, socks or lingerie. The perfect cleaning solution!

Retail Cost: $13.99

My Review

I have tried to allow for a long enough time to test and try this product, using it a total of three times but perhaps that is not long enough to see how well my under garments retain their shape. Or maybe it is better to try on a brand new bra that way I could definitely tell if the Berry Ball helped retain the shape of it compared to the old way of washing my “unmentionables”. Therefore, I cannot fully attest to the claim that it helps retain the shape and support our bras are meant to give us. Sorry! I can attest to the fact that it does prevent twisted bras. They are still wrinkled but are not twisted around other clothing or the agitator of the washing machine!

This product is not meant for the dryer, the box says “Washing Machine Only”. However, one of my daughters did toss it into the dryer once and since it is plastic it did start to melt the little loop that can be used to hang the Berry Ball up with in the laundry room or closet. Otherwise it faired that mishap very well!

The Berry Ball comes in two sizes: small for sizes 32-36A, 32-36B, 32-34C, 32D and large for sizes 36-38B, 34-38C, 32-38D. Although, it seems pretty roomy since it fit a larger piece of lingerie in it. It is also available in three colors: pink, blue and purple.

I can say that as a person who still enjoys her privacy once in a while in a houseful of people, I like the Berry Ball, especially the Berry Bag. I think both are very useful products that have proven to effectively wash and protect my bra and lacey nightie that I washed in it.

More information may be found at www.BerryPerry.com

Posted in Clean & Sanitize Related Topics: Berry Bag, Berry Ball, Bra Saver, Bras and Panties, Clean & Sanitize, Cleaning Solution, Innovative Bra Washer, Laundry Bag, Lingerie, Lingerie Care Solution, Socks

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Freebie! MicraFiber Cloth

January 4th, 2010 by Theresa Gould

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As mothers we know that cleaning is a part of our job description. Whether it is spilled milk, crumbs on the floor, toys scattered from room to room or an unexpected mess that a two year old made in his daily adventures, we need an ample supply of cleaning products, don’t we? In my web surfing this weekend I came across a “freebie” you all might be interested in. It’s a MicraFiber Cloth.

The MicrFibra Cloth seems to be similar to the microfiber cloths and I really like the new ones I bought for the kitchen, so I ordered this “freebie”. You can all get your own MicraFiber Cloth- for free, but you do have to pay shipping and handling! I ended up paying $2.99 when I checked out. They currently have a special:

Value Pack Special SPECIAL PRICE of $19.99 vs Regular Price of $25.00
Includes 4 Standard Cloths and 1 BadBoy Cloth

Each cloth by itself sells for $6.00, so the $2.99 seems reasonable in light of the individual price, special and regular price.

More about the Micrafiber:

MiraFiber® Ultimate Cloths®
Available in two sizes – please see below. (Photo and info on their website)

ARE TOTALLY GREEN / ECO-FRIENDLY. Good for your environment inside & out… no chemicals & saves the trees when you don’t have to use all the paper towels! Use them over & over. Great for those individuals with chemical sensitivities.

Leave no chemical streaks or water spots when used correctly.

Visit UlimateClothAmerica.com to order your “freebie”. Or go here for more value pack options.

Once I receive and review my cloth I will post my thoughts, so be sure to leave a comment telling me if you took advantage of this offer and how the cloth worked for you.

Posted in Clean & Sanitize, Contests & Giveaways Related Topics: Cleaning, Cleaning Cloth, Eco Friendly Cleaning Cloth, Freebie, Green Cleaning, MiraFiber Cloth

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Review of Soak!

December 17th, 2009 by Theresa Gould

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Soak – A Review

Disclaimer: I did receive samples of this product to provide the readers of The Fashionable Bambino with this review, but am not being compensated in any way by the company except for the five sample packets of Soak that I received. What follows is my opinion and mine alone.

Soak is a gentle formula version of delicate wash products found on supermarket shelves. It contains no perfumes or dyes and is a biodegradable, phosphate-free, non-toxic solution to wash delicate sweaters, lingerie and any other clothing and accessories that need special care. This is a great product for those with sensitive skin or who are allergic to perfumes, dyes and phosphates.

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I received five wee samples (each a single wash 6 ml packet) from Soak. Citrus fresh-squeezed clean, scentless for your sensitive side, a scent for celebration, aquae purely elemental and flora stop and smell the fibers. I have used both the scentless and the citrus. The citrus only has a light citrus scent. It isn’t overpowering whatsoever. What I like about Soak is that it is no-rinse. All I had to do is soak my items for 15 minutes, wring them out and either lay flat or hang to dry. Very simple and easy for this busy mom! My two items that I washed so far in Soak were left smelling fresh and feeling soft. No stiff fabric or scratchy feeling that sometimes accompanies items that are hung dry after hand washing. That’s another thing that I like about Soak, I didn’t have to tumble dry either item to make them fresh smelling and soft feeling.

Since our family is becoming more aware of environmental issues and being good stewards of all that is given to us, I also like that Soak is packaging its product in recyclable bottles and using water-based ink in the printing of their product labels. But the Soak solution is not organic or eco friendly.

In the promotional material that Soak sent, they stated that celebrity mom, Keisha Whitaker (wife of Forest and owner of beauty line Kissable Couture) says she “loves her Soak!” It always gives a product credibility when a celebrity endorses it. Not that we will automatically like it, too, but it does give a company reputability in our minds, doesn’t it?

Soak comes in mini sizes for convenient travel, as well as 130 ml and 425 ml bottles and is available at retailers across the U.S., Canada, Mexico, Puerto Rico, Guam, the UK and Japan. It retails for anywhere from $1.25 for the travel size to $16 for the larger bottles. Please visit www.soakwash.com for more information or for a store locator.

Posted in Clean & Sanitize Related Topics: Delicate Clothes Wash, Fabric Friendly Wash, Hand wash, Rinse-free, Soak

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December 1st, 2009 by Kim Soltero

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Originally created as a care product for knits, Soak is a premium no-rinse wash for all delicates, from lingerie and sweaters to baby clothes, quilts, stuffed animals…even your dog!

Soak is available in four scents (Aquae, Citrus, Flora and Celebration) as well as in Scentless; three size options make it easy to use while traveling or at home. And if you don’t “do” handwashing, Soak can be used in your washing machine’s delicate cycle! The non-toxic, biodegradable formulation uses no dyes or harsh ingredients (it’s phosphate-free), just skin-grade ingredients so gentle you could bathe in it.

If you’re looking to upgrade the way you wash your delicates, Soak is available at a 15% discount through the end of the year by using code SOAK09 on their website. Happy Soaking!