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Start Back to School with a happy note! Enter to win $1000 in Purex Back 2 School Sweepstakes. Head on over to Purex.com and fill out the simple form with your name, address, email, phone number and hit enter. It's that easy to enter. From August 2 - August 30, Purex will be providing one lucky winner with a $1,000 in their Back to School Sweepstakes. Disclosure: The comments and views are my own. By sharing this information about the sweepstakes, I am entered into a prize drawing.  

Pacific Coast Borax Company in 1891,and 122 years later, Twenty Mule Team is still keeping laundry clean and fresh. From August 13 - September 17 Borax will be giving one lucky winner  $1,981 in the 122 Years of Borax Sweepstakes over at Purex.com . It is easy to enter, go to Purex.com , fill out the form, hit enter, and good luck!!! Disclosure: The comments and views are my own. By sharing information about the sweepstakes I am entered into a drawing.

We were cottage camping the past two weeks and I have been doing loads of laundry since then. Between towels, sheets, and my husband's clothing that spent some serious time working on buildings, and cottages, I spent some time looking for ways to boost my laundry detergent. After the car was unpacked, I unpacked the mail and packages. I was happy to find Fels-Naptha® in the package pile. Like really happy. I put it to use on the spot and spots!   What I like about Fels-Naptha ® Laundry Bar and Stain Remover: It's been around since 1894 Made in USA Has a nice fragrance Easy to use Easy to store Easy to carry home from the store, no heavy bottle Stain Treatment Stain Remover Safe to use on colored clothing Use on grease and oil stains Use it on ring around the collar stains No spray, no over spray Rub the laundry bar right on the stain Add Fels-Naptha shaving to your laundry load to boost your laundry soap cleaning power Grate  1/16 of Fels-Naptha® ...

I think it must be 100 degrees out today. Tonight's forecast is not much cooler. Our town had a parade this morning and fireworks tonight. I sure hope it cools off a bit. Hot Summer days and outside activities lend their way to many showers. Do you have a favorite body wash? Have you tried Dial®  Body Wash yet? Dial has body washes in more than one scent! chose from Mountain Fresh, Gold Antibacterial, Coconut Water, Spring Water, Lavender and Twilight Jasmine and ten other scents to feed your senses.  (to see the full line of Dial Body wash go to http://www.dialsoap.com/ ) Even better yet, you can enter to win the Dial® $65K Gold Giveaway. Dial® is commemorating their 65th anniversary and giving away $65.000 to one lucky winner. Dial®  is also giving 65 winners a year's supply of Dial Body Wash. Two chances to win in Dial's 65th Anniversary: 1. Ready to enter Dial's 65th anniversary sweepstakes? Head on ove...

What exactly is Borax? You know the powdery white stuff in the box that says 20 Mule Team Borax. It naturally softens hard water, so it can maximize your cleaning power of your detergent. It's a Laundry booster, stain remover, toilet bowl cleaner, sink cleaner, dishwasher detergent booster and a whole bunch more uses can be found at 20muleteamlaundry.com Hard water is water that contains calcium and magnesium-ions. I did not know that! Did you ever think about what hard water was? We say it all the time, and now I know what it is! So what is 20 Mule Team Borax? It's a natural mineral from the earth. It's removed from the ground, washed, dried and boxed up so we can use it to clean the dishes, laundry, bathroom, and much more. Borax is the common name for sodium tetraborate, a naturally occurring substance produced by the perpetual evaporation of seasonal lakes. hmm, another new fact. There is nothing added to 20 Mule Team Borax-no phosphates, chlorine or other additive ch...

Disclosure: I received a sample of Soft Scrub ® Mold & Mildew Remover for this giveaway. The comments and views are my own What's in your shower or tub? Maybe some bath toys, bottles of shampoo, conditioner and body wash. Take a look around the walls and tub, do you see any mold, mildew, or stains? What do you use to clean you bath tub or shower? I've tried a few  name brands and was not to impressed with the cleaning power or the fumes-but, now my search has ended. I like an all in one cleaner that can clean the whole area and remove mold and mildew stains.  New Soft Scrub ® Mold & Mildew Remover works on mold and mildew without harsh fumes.  I tried it out on the shower in  bathroom in my bedroom. I'd buy this again since it was easy to use and did do well cleaning the shower stall.  I like the spray formula and that the gel sticks to the surface until you are ready to wipe it off. I tend to spray cleaners on the surface and then start cleaning s...

Last week when we had a few warm days, I spotted ants on the kitchen floor. They always come in the back door somehow. I've been trying to keep the floor extra clean of crumbs but one crumb can draw them inside. I've tried a handful of home remedies to shoe them away. That just doesn't work in my house. Combat® ant strips attack the source and prevent the ants from coming back.    I put Combat® Ant killing Strips on the side of the counter by the door. A short time later, it was covered with ants! before:  After: What I like about Combat ® Ant Strips : New Discreet Design Easy to apply No Mess or smell Unique gel bait formula Entire nest is destroyed after the ants are exposed to the insecticide Combat Killing Bait Strips are available in 5 and 10 count strips at most major retailers. Available for Ant and Roach problems closed/Giveaway: The Combat® Brand is offering one lucky commenter their choice of either Ant Killing Bait Strips or Roach Killing Bait Strips. Leav...

Dial is a brand I know, a brand I trust for quality and keeping our bodies clean.  Dial has introduced Dial Kids Body+Hair Wash Peachy Clean for ages 2+.  It smells delicious! It's fresh, light and Peachy Scented. It's great for kids and the whole family to use. Kids will enjoy the Peachy Clean scent, and their own body and hair wash just for them.  It's a nice change from the baby shampoo and soaps they have been using, but gentle enough for their skin. What I like about Dial Kids Body+Hair Wash: Tear Free Hypoallergenic Gentle on skin No artificial dyes or added parabens Ph balanced Developed wit Pediatric dermatologists Can be used as a Family Soap It's nourishing for skin Shampoo and body wash in one bottle curvy shaped bottle that is easy to hold Flip top cap easy to open and dispense Dial for kids Cute kids and whale on the bottle Two chances to win New Dial Kids Body and Hair Wash: One: You can enter the Dial Kids sweepstakes for a chance to w...

  Let's talk about cleaning toilets. Hmm, I'd rather not talk about that, or clean them. However, I don't want dirty toilets in our house, so I have to clean all three of them. I'd clean four or five because I really would like two downstairs bathrooms in my next house. We have one powder room on the first floor and two full baths upstairs.I'd like three full baths upstairs. Why in the world would I want to clean all that? Who knows, but having a product that can help out cleaning the three we currently have in my house is greatly appreciated. Soft Scrub ®  is honestly amazing me with their new and improved products. I've learned about them in the past few months from trying them out and writing reviews. My kitchen sink has never shined so much, the bathrooms are cleaner, and now Soft Scrub 4-in-1 Toilet Care is now here! It is new, it smells nice, and it is so easy to use. Just clip it on the side of the bowl, make sure it is in the flow of water when the...

Just when you thought laundry detergent was at it's best, Purex®  introduces Purex®  plus Fabric Softener with Crystals®  Fragrance. Yep, that's right Purex now has Crystals®  Fragrance all in one bottle. That's a cost saver, Purex plus Fabric softener with Crystals Fragrance cost less than the leading brand saving you $45 a year. You don't have to buy fabric softener or dryer sheets anymore. Get clean clothes that smell fresh with the fragrance of Purex Crystals. I happen to love Purex Crystals added to my laundry with detergent, and you can still add them to this new formula for even more long-lasting freshness. To keep your clothes clean and bright DirtLift®  Action in in Purex laundry detergent, it works deep into clothes to get the dirt out. I've been using Purex Crystals since they were introduced two years ago. My oldest daughter insists on Purex Crystals added to her laundry.  The fragrance does last for a long time and smells wonderful....

Our kitchen is looking a bit dated, it is less than 15 years old, but it looks dated to me. By that I mean "I'd like a new counter top, stove, and refrigerator". We have replaced the sink and dishwasher with stainless steel. I like the look of stainless steel, it looks clean and smooth. Stainless steel does show fingerprints, spills, and splatters. The cleaners I have used in the past leave a smudge/smear from wiping the dirt off, and it looks dull. this is not my kitchen, but I wish it was!!! Soft Scrub Advanced Surface is new and is made to clean and polish premium surfaces like granite, marble, glass cook tops, and stainless steel.  Do you think I can convince my husband to replace the rest of the kitchen appliances now? I'll be able to keep those surfaces looking like new with Soft Scrub Advanced Surface.  Cleaning is a breeze-apply it to the surface and wipe away with a sponge or paper towel. Rinsing is not required. That is a time saver too. So my ca...

Sleet and snow are in today's weather forecast. It's one of those gloomy gray days. I'm so ready for sunny Spring days. Yesterday I changed the plug in scent warmers to a lighter fragrance, put away Saint Patrick's day decorations and started working on Easter decorations...   And, did laundry. I think our washer and dryer ran all weekend. My daughter returned home from a trip to Paris. It snowed there too. You can not run away from Winter.  What happened to Spring time in Paris?  She left on a snowy day and returned home to cold weather instead of sunny skies and green grass. I am so happy to have her home, but there was this  suitcase of laundry to unpack, wash and pack again to head back to college.  Clothing that traveled around the world needs to be washed with  a laundry detergent I trust, I needed the right detergent for the job. New Purex ® Natural Elements ® Tropical Splash ® was the winner. Purex detergent gets clothes clean, but a...

Dry Idea AdvancedDry®  Fresh means you can count on 72 hours of Activated Wetness Protection. You can feel clean and confident all day long. Vitamin E is in the formula for a silky smooth application. I tried the Roll-On formula. It does go on smoothly, and dries quickly. It is Hypoallergenic too. With warmer weather in the coming months Dry Idea AdvancedDry Fresh will be on my medicine cabinet shelf! Want to know more about staying cool and fresh? Head over to Dry Idea Women's Deodorant to learn more about how Dry Idea Advanced. You can also find Dry Idea on Facebook. From sitting in the gym at school watching your kid's basketball games, to heading outside soon to watch your kids play Spring Sports, give Dry Idea AdvancedDry a try for protection against sweating. Apply Dry Idea AdvancedDry before your workout or even cleaning the house! Never Let Them See You Sweat®  in whatever activity you are doing today. Dry Idea AdvancedDry is available in Roll-On and Clear ...

How many cleaning products do you have under your sink or cleaning closet? Go ahead I'll wait until you count them. How many products did you count? This is what I found in my house: Bathroom : toilet cleaner shower and tub cleaner sink cleaner counter top wipes glass cleaner Kitchen : dish soap dishwasher soap glass cleaner stainless steel cleaner multi surface cleaner stove cleaner Laundry Room: washing machine cleaner stain remover bleach fabric softener How many products do I really need to clean all those area? not that many!!!  Make the switch to 20 Mule Team Borax and use less products and spend less cash.  Where can you buy Borax?   I pick up mine at Target, Wegmans, WalMart. Check your grocery store or  stores like these in your area. 20 Mule Team Borax has been cleaning household since 1891 It is 100 % Natural Borax is the common name for sodium tetraborate, a naturally occurring substance produced by the perpetual evaporation of seasonal lakes. (never knew...

It's a hot day! Better make sure to keep cool and wear comfy clothes.  A few days ago we had a graduation ceremony to attend, outside. The delivery man dropped off a box on my porch that day.  I love to hear that sound of the box being dropped on the porch! The box was a product I used right away! It was Dry Idea, Advanced Dry. Powder Fresh Scent, so I put it to work right before we headed to the ceremony. It did it's job, I was glad for that. Sitting in the football stadium bleachers arm to arm next to people and the hot sun right at our eyeballs, any type of cool, dry, feeling was appreciated. Have you ever tried Dry Idea? This was my first try of the deodorant, and a roll-on.  It keeps you dry and odor free! It is also available in Clear Gel and Invisible Solid. It's hypo-allergenic and contains vitamin E, and available un-scented formula. You can find out more about women's deodorant  on dryidea.com. and check out their facebook page too. Dry Idea...

Do you ever feel like all you do is laundry?  I have days like that, like today.  Sheets, towels, and school clothes are piled up by the washing machine ready and waiting to be washed and dried. Sometimes there is that article of clothing that I re-run through the wash trying to get the stain out, trying is the word here.  I pre-treat, wait, then wash, the stain is still there.  Being a Purex Insider I had the opportunity to try Purex® Complete with Zout ® . As soon as the delivery man dropped  it off on my front porch, I had the washing machine started, perfect timing since I had loads to get going. After a few loads I remembered about the lingering stain on that article of clothing,  I figured either it will come out this time or forget it!  I tried Fresh Morning Burst (tm),  it is also available in   Free and Clear (tm)- fragrance free and hypoallergenic formula for sensitive skin. Purex Complete with Zout (r) contains a triple  ...