Tag: Cleaning

In My House

In My House: Mrs. Meyer’s Clean Day

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Lately I have been ordering most of our household cleaning products from Mrs. Meyer’s Clean Day and I get so excited when the box of brightly labeled products arrives.

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My favorite products are the all-purpose cleaner spray and the dishwasher packs. I have tried probably a dozen dishwasher soaps and nothing works like these!

Nowhere in my small town sells Mrs. Meyer’s Clean Day and even the nearest Target only has a limited selection, but Mrs. Meyer’s online offers free shipping on any order of more than $30.

The first time you order, you receive this handy scratch-n-sniff guide so you can order fragrances you love. The site also offers automatic shipments, which I have yet to take advantage of because I love trying different scents every time I order.

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The scents are not perfumey and are true to what they are supposed to be. After I had cleaned my kitchen counters with the lilac all-purpose spray, my mother-in-law asked if I had real lilacs in the house. My favorite scents (right now) are the radish, geranium, and lemon verbena.

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Aside from being effective and featuring lovely scents, Mrs. Meyer’s Clean Day uses mostly plant-derived products, and steers clears of harsh chemicals. Still, it works!

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I received no compensation for writing this post, I simply enjoy sharing products I love.

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E-Cloth Review and Giveaway!

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I am really in love with this new mini mop from e-cloth. It is incredibly lightweight and easy to grab when my daughter (or husband) inevitably spills something several times a day.

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The mop transitions easily from the tile in our kitchen and bathroom to the hardwood floors in the rest of the house.

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E-cloth offers a variety of products for home, auto, and pet care. Their products use only water and when a cloth gets grimy, I simply throw it in the washing machine.

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The mop head seems to do a great job of picking up dust and sticky toddler substances like fruit snack residue from my floors.

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So if it uses only water, how does it truly clean? (That was my question.)

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Note: E-Cloth provided a free mop to A HOUSE WITH CHARACTER for this post, but all opinions expressed are truly my own.

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In My House: Aveda Peppermint Essential Oil

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I love all things Aveda. This essential oil is no exception.

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I like to put a few drops in the bath or on my wrists for a light fragrance and little pick-me-up. It is also rumored to repel rodents because they hate the smell of peppermint.

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My favorite use is to make my own household spray-cleaner. This is great for wiping down counters and removing toddler finger prints from my husband’s TV. It is safe to use on stainless steel appliances on which ammonia-based cleaners are a no-no.

To make it, mix the following in a spray bottle:

  • 2 tablespoons rubbing alcohol
  • ½ cup white vinegar
  • 2 ½ cups water
  • 6-8 drops of Aveda Peppermint Essential Oil (or your own favorite)

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I bought a cheap plastic spray bottle at the local hardware store but if you wanted to be fancy you could put this in a cute container.

Happy cleaning!