Febreze In-Wash Odor Eliminator

I hate the smell of wet laundry.  You know when you happen to toss a load in the washer and you forget about it.  Then you when you find it, you dry it.  But it has a smell.  Or when you rush to wash your clothes and you don't have time to dry it all the way. 

There is nothing worse than pulling a workout shirt, towel or blanket out of the dryer and as you are folding it, you smell something nasty.  Some odors are just too powerful for regular laundry detergent to handle.  And, while there are laundry additives on the market that can make your laundry smell like flowers or a fresh breeze, who wants to just cover up stink when you can use a product that will actually eliminate it? 

Thanks to Febreze for sending me this kit to try at home.  All opinions stated are my own based on my personal experience. 

The new Febreze In-Wash Odor Eliminator is the first laundry additive that works with your detergent to target and cling onto odor molecules in the wash and flush them down the drain with the dirty water.   Febreze In-Wash Odor Eliminator can annihilate tough laundry odors like mildew, sweat, smoke, pet smells and more?

We are gym rats and that gym clothes can stank.  Yes, stank.  We needed something strong to get the stank out of our clothes.  Just imagine how stinky this clothes would get if the stinch did not get out every time.  It would only get worst. 

My husband and I are both happy for the extra help that Febreze In-Wash Odor Eliminator has given us with our laundry.

Ultra Downy Ball Review

***Disclosure-I received a Downy Ball to review.  All opinions stated are my own based on my personal experience.

What is the chore you hate the most?  I hate laundry.  So lucky me, I get my husband and son to help do some of the loads.  But one thing about my husband and teen, like all men and kids, you have to give them specific directions.  He and my son can go over board most of the time with the Downy.  Over pouring, wasting money....  They both love how it smells, so they think they can add more than the recommended amount.

Instructions that came with the ball:
1)  Pour Downy to the fill line
2)  Pull ring to close
3)  Toss ball onto fabrics

The Ultra Downy ball was really easy to use.  Hopefully now my boys will stop over pouring.  It is a win, win situation for both of us.

 My family is now using it on every load. 

Downy Wrinkle Release Review

***Disclosure-Sample product was received for review.  All opinions stated are my own based on my personal experience.

I hate to iron.  I have never, ever liked it.  I try and buy clothes that don't need ironing so that I don't have to iron.  But my work clothes still needs me to iron it, if not I am going to look a hot mess.  Do you like to iron?  If only there was a product that could help?  Well I just found it?

It has not only helped me get my ironing done but also has helped my son with his art projects.  In his art class, they have been having several way to show their art.  The different projects that have been assigned include working with fabric.  Ever have a hard time dealing with fabric or ribbons when working on a craft project.  I have, several times.  I have to put weight on it to make it sit, and sometimes that doesn't work.  Did you know that Downy Wrinkle Releaser Plus can also be used as a quick fix on a variety of fabrics used in crafting.   Just by spraying it on a wrinkle or crease, give a few gentle tugs, smooth out the wrinkle and let your ribbon or fabric dry.  In a few minutes the silicones in Downy Wrinkle Releaser Plus will relax the fibers eliminating the appearance of wrinkles and the spray will be dry so you can get on with your project. 

Where have you been my entire life?  I sprayed, tugged, and hung it.  I did not have to iron my work clothes.  This cut my laundry time, which is awesome because this mami has a lot of other things she needs to cross off her things to do list.  

all Holiday Stain Report

***Disclosure-Sample product was received for review.  All opinions stated are my own based on my personal experience.

December was full of dirty messes.  My daughter's birthday party and all the holidays.  Was your December dirty too?

What was on your menu?  Did you have to take clothes to the cleaners to get stains out?

According to the ‘all Holiday Stain Report:

-Grease and oil top the list of food stains, making holiday gravy a major culprit.

-All those who baked this year, how many stains did you get?

-Casseroles?  Tamales?

Have you tried the all laundry cleaning products?

all® mighty pacs® are conveniently pre-measured to contain the right combination of powerful concentrated detergent with active stainlifters. They dissolve completely, leaving behind nothing but clean.

You just throw 1 pac in per load.  So before you start your spring cleaning and throwing things out because they have stains, try all with stainlifters.

***CLOSED***Giveaway-Dreft

***Disclosure-I received sample packs donated by Dreft for my participation in this blogging/trial program.  These items are not intended as payment for any favorable opinions.  All opinions stated are based on my own personal experience.

Dreft is the baby laundry detergent most recommended by pediatricians and the brand that parents have trusted for over 75 years to leave their little one’s clothes and linens soft and comfortable.  As gentle as water on baby’s skin and specially formulated for the unique needs of baby items, parents have relied on Dreft to not only help prepare their little one’s essentials before their arrival, but also to keep those items clean and safe once they’re brought home from the hospital.  Complete with a scent that's truly beloved by parents (that's also gentle for baby), Dreft leaves little one’s clothing as clean and as soft as can be, bringing cuddle time to a whole new level of warm and fuzzy.

Check out Royal Baby fever at www.Facebook.com/Dreft.  You can participate in The Royal Baby Name Bracket now and Heir to the Highchair. 

And don’t forget, Dreft gently cleans every royal mess.   Dreft leaves little one’s clothing as clean and as soft as can be, bringing cuddle time to a whole new level of warm and fuzzy with your own little prince or princess. 

Have you ever used Dreft?  Do you currently use Dreft?  When my daughter was born I had been suffering from alot of allergic reactions.  So I wanted to be careful and make sure that she wasn't allergic to anything as well.  One precaution I made was washing all her newborn clothes in Dreft.

Do you want to win some Dreft for you to try?

How to enter:

1)  MANDATORY-You must be a follower. (1 entry)
2)  Facebook Share - https://www.facebook.com/sharer/sharer.php?u=facebook.com/Dreft (1 entry, per share/per day)
3)  Facebook Share this giveaway. (1 entry/per share/per day)
4)  Tweet - Dreft baby detergent cordially invites UR little Prince or Princess 2 receive the royal treatment @ Facebook.com/Dreft #DreftCelebrates (1 entry/per tweet/per day)
5)  Tweet this giveaway. (1 entry/per tweet/per day)

Enter to #win Dreft @independentmami #giveaway ends 7/3 #baby #laundry http://tinyurl.com/kqla7dv


This giveaway ends 7/3/13 at 5 am.  1 winner will be randomly selected to win Dreft prize.  The winner will have 24 hours to claim their prize.  US only.  You must leave your email in the comment.  Thank you.

***CLOSED***Purex Natural Elements Tropical Splash Giveaway

Add a Tropical Splash to your laundry-

-Hypoallergenic
-dye-free formula for sensitive skin
-new fragance
-dirtlift action power

-available in 50oz, 75oz, 100oz

My thoughts-I love for my clothes to smell fresh and this new fragance smells wonderful.  It packs all the power of Purex with a fresh, new scent just in time for Spring. 

Would you like to try Purex Natural Elements on your laundry?

1 lucky Independentmami reader will win a bottle of Purex Natural Elements Tropical Splash

How to enter:

1)  Be a follower. (1 entry/per follow)
2)  Facebook Share. (1 entryper share/per day)
3)  Follow @purex (1 entry)
4)  Tweet.  ( 1 entry/per tweet/per day-must link back)

Enter to #win @Purex #PurexNaturalElements @independentmami #giveaway ends 4/19

This giveaway ends 4/19/13 at 5 am.  1 winner will be randomly selected.  The winner will have 24 hours to claim their prize.  US only.  Thank you and good luck.

***Disclosure-Sample product provided for review.  All opinions stated are my own.

***CLOSED***Purex with Crystals Fragance Giveaway

New.  A combination of Purex power and Purex Crystals.

(In 2013, the entire family of Purex detergents will have the power of DirtLift Action which works deeps into clothes to get out dirt.  With the deep cleaning power of Purex DirtLift Action, you can rest assured that your clothes will stay bright, white and clean.)

My thoughts-So you know I have been running everyday, sometimes twice a day.  I need my running gear to be tip top shape.  I am constantly washing it for week to week.  The nasty dirty smells all come off and they smell great.  And if you are on a budget you should know that Purex is half the price of a leading brand, which could in the end lead up to savings of over $45.  That is diapers and baby wipes for me.

I have a giveaway for 1 lucky winner.  How to enter:

1)  Be a follower. (1 entry)
2)  Follow @Purex (1 entry)
3)  Facebook share. (1 entry/per share/per day-must link)
4)  Tweet. (1 entry/pwer tweet/per day-must link)

Enter to #win @Purex with Crystals fragance @independentmami #giveaway ends 4/19

This giveaway ends 4/19/13 at 5 am.  1 winner will be randomly selected.  The winner will have 24 hours to claim their prize.  You must leave your email in the comment.  US only.  Good luck.

***Disclosure-Sample product provided for review.  Any opinions expressed are my own.

Purex Baby Detergent Sweepstakes and Giveaway

Enter the Oh Baby! Sweepstakes

The Oh Baby! Sweepstakes is now live! So head on over to the Purex Promotions page, because 3 lucky winners will each receive a grand prize of $500! An additional 250 winners will win free Purex Baby Detergent!. Awesome, right?

Want to win a bottle of Purex Baby Detergent?  

How to enter:

1)  Mandatory-Go to Purex Promotions page and enter to the Oh Baby! Sweepstakes. (1 entry)

2)  Facebook Share, please include this link ( http://insiders.purex.com/oh-baby?id=10153 ) (1 entry/per share/per day)

3)  Tweet. (1 entry/per tweet/per day)

Enter the Oh Baby! Sweepstakes http://insiders.purex.com/oh-baby?id=10153 

4)  Tweet (1 entry/per tweet/per day)

Enter to #win Purex #baby detergent @independentmami #giveaway ends 1/15 http://tinyurl.com/ccp4p3z

This giveaway ends 1/15/13 at 8 am.  A winner will be randomly selected.  The winner will have 24 hours to claim their prize.  Please leave your email in the comment.  US only.  Good Luck!

***Disclosure-I am a Purex Insider.  I received a Purex Baby Detergent Insider Kit with sample product to review.  Any and all opinions are my own.