Flaunt It! Monday: ecodiscoveries
Posted on 26. Jan, 2009 by Jen in Eco-Office Gals, Flaunt It Monday
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And we’re back with another Flaunt It! Monday. I hope you had a great weekend.
This week we are featuring the ecodiscoveries cleaning line. Here’s a little background from the site:
Ecodiscoveries brings you the power of nature to tackle today’s toughest cleaning chores. They’ve designed the industry’s most effective and safest line of enzyme and plant-based liquid cleaners for you, your family, and the environment (indoors and out). Ecodiscoveries has won the Champion Status for EPA’s Safer Detergents Stewardship Initiative:
EcoDiscoveries received this high honor because its formulations meet the stringent criteria of environmental consideration. EcoDiscoveries products are fully biodegradable to help protect aquatic life in both fresh and salt water. The SDSI project is part of the Design for the Environment (DfE) certification program that helps consumers make healthier and more environmentally safe choices about products.
I received the box from ecodiscoveries and was quite taken aback from what they sent – the ENTIRE line! I don’t think I have ever had so many cleaners to choose from! I actually decided to bring my not-so-green neighbor, Kim in to get her input on the products.
Kim is a stay-at-home mom of three kids, 2 dogs and 1 husband and has only recently learned about the green movement from me. Her review comes from the perspective of someone completely used to main stream cleaners & products. We split the bottles based on what we thought would be of most use to each of us. Neither of us have a nursery so we didn’t review it, but rather used the bottle for an extra airzyme, since we both wanted to try it.
Jen’s Products:
- multizyme – all-purpose enzyme cleaner. This was my favorite. I’m all about multi-purpose cleaners nothing better then one bottle to get the job done! This one worked on everything; microwave, TV, wiping the cabinets, appliances & counter tops down. It cleaned up nicely with little effort.
- tub & tile – removes bathtub soap scum. It did it’s job well. I didn’t have any tough cleaning to challenge it with, but the tub & tile is clean.
- glass – streak-free windows and mirrors without ammonia. I used this on the outside windows. I hate to say my windows were much dirtier then I thought. This glass cleaner cleaned them up amazingly well and didn’t streak. My husband also used this to clean his truck window and was happy with the results.
Kim’s Products:
- kitchen – sparkling counters and appliances. This was my favorite of the four. It cleaned up all the counter tops, stove top & appliances very easily without any real elbow grease. Additionally, I used it to spray and mop the floor and was impressed with the results.
- moldzyme – mold and mildew cleaner. I put this to the test in my enclosed shower that has bad mildew stains on the glass door. Unfortunately, it did not work well. Overall, it didn’t handle the tougher jobs as I hoped it would, but for lighter jobs it did the trick.
- bathroom – chlorine-free sink and vanity cleaning. This item worked well for my general bathroom cleaning of counters, sinks, tub & toilet.
airzyme – fragrance free odor eliminator. We both tested this product and we are both in agreement that overall it does the job of eliminating most common household odors. However, with stronger cooking odors, it didn’t seem to eliminate as we had hoped it would.
Packaging:
Ecodiscoveries refills come in small, 2oz. concentrated bottles. The starter pack includes 1 spray bottle and concentrate. The refills come in 2 pk refills. This reduces shipping costs & waste! When I received the box it was very light, I never imagines there were eight bottles of cleaner in it!
In Summary:
Kim: Overall, I like the cleaners. They’re less harsh due to the lack of chemicals typically found in mainstream cleaners. They’re easier on my hands and I’m not breathing all the vapors. The hardest part for me was getting used to the lack of “clean” scent associated with cleaners I normally use.
Jen: I was overall happy with the cleaners. They list their ingredients as well as a wealth of additional information on their site so you can make educated choices. I like the concentrated refills and the ability to use one bottle over and over therefore reducing waste.
Ecodescoveries will be awarding one lucky winner the entire line of cleaners! For entries do any of the following:
- Visit ecodiscoveries, search for a location near you and comment here as to where you can buy ecodiscoveries near you.
- Follow ecodiscoveries on Twitter
- Tweet about this giveaway
- Stumble this giveaway or the ecodiscovories site
- Use the share button on this button for any of the other social bookmarking options.
- Subscribe to the Eco-Office Gals feed so you don’t miss out on all the great green info, reviews and giveaways!
Leave a separate comment for each one you do! Each comment is an entry. US residents only please. Winner will be announced Wednesday 1/28/09 … Good Luck!
All the best!
Jen
Here are your random numbers:
55
Timestamp: 2009-01-29 03:16:13 UTC
There’s one About 4 miles from me! YAY!
Life Smart foods
42359 Garfield Road
Clinton, MI. 48038
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Traci Fleszar
28. Jan, 2009
Closest place for me is Zerbos in Livonia Thamks : )
Mary Lu R.
28. Jan, 2009
I haven’t heard of this brand, but I only use green producsts and would love to give it a try. They only place they sell it near me is called Healthy Treasures, in Newton Falls, a town about 20 minutes away. I hadn’t heard of the store either–better check it out!
Beverley Justice
28. Jan, 2009
Gastonia, NC
Nanette O
28. Jan, 2009
I couldn’t find any in my area, darn.
Janet F
28. Jan, 2009
Sano Health Food Center
4065 Broadway
New York, NY. 10032
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Janet F´s last blog post..Good For The Kids Giveaway
Janet F
28. Jan, 2009
I follow ecodiscoveries on Twitter:
http://twitter.com/janetfaye
janetfaye (at) gmail (dot) com
Janet F´s last blog post..Good For The Kids Giveaway
Janet F
28. Jan, 2009
I sent a tweet:
http://twitter.com/janetfaye
janetfaye (at) gmail (dot) com
Janet F´s last blog post..Good For The Kids Giveaway
Janet F
28. Jan, 2009
Subscribed.
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Christian
28. Jan, 2009
None within 25 miles unfortunately, but I will be contacting an area health food store that does carry green cleaning supplies.
janelle j.
28. Jan, 2009
Strawberry Fields
Urbana ILlinois
Brian E.
28. Jan, 2009
Closest location to me:
Granola’s
7119 East Shea Blvd.
Scottsdale, AZ. 85254
Telephone: (480)-443-0053
sito
28. Jan, 2009
No stores within 25 miles of my little town, or within 25 miles of the nearest town where I go to do major shopping, which is an hour away.
sito
28. Jan, 2009
I’m following Ecodiscoveries on Twitter, sito50
sito
28. Jan, 2009
I subscribed to Eco-officegals.
claudia
28. Jan, 2009
None within 25 miles
bummer ! sounds like great products ! hope i win that i dont have a store close by …
thanks
Helen
28. Jan, 2009
They aren’t available anywhere near me.
Leslie D.
28. Jan, 2009
Donna’s Health Hut
2060 West State Street
West Gate Shopping Center
New Castle, PA. 16101
Telephone: (724)-652-7991
I haven’t heard of this brand. Looking forward to trying their products. Thanks.
ann_was_here
28. Jan, 2009
the nearest place is Ivy’s Bridge to Better Health in Tustin, CA (about 30 minutes away). This line looks amazing, I would love to try it out!
Lisa Davis
28. Jan, 2009
I subscribed to your feed
leah
28. Jan, 2009
I can get ecodiscoveries products at Linda’s Organic Market in Kew Gardens, NY.
Lisa Davis
28. Jan, 2009
I stumbled ecodiscoveries
Jessica B.
28. Jan, 2009
I can get ecodiscoveries at Whole Earth Center in Princeton, NJ. Thanks for the contest!
Lisa Davis
28. Jan, 2009
What do you know, you can actually find ecodiscoveries in Topeak.
Akin’s Natural Foods Market
2913 SW 29th Street
Brookwood Shopping Center
Topeka, KS. 66614
Susan Ledet
28. Jan, 2009
Sadly, there isn’t a store within 25 miles of my home. I would have to order online.
Lily Kwan
28. Jan, 2009
I can buy ecodiscoveries at Rainbow Acres in Los Angeles, California.
Lily Kwan
28. Jan, 2009
I subscribed to your email feed.
SharonC
28. Jan, 2009
Richards Whole Foods – Sarasota #1
2856 Ringling Blvd.
Sarasota, FL. 34234
Alli
28. Jan, 2009
There aren’t any available in my area.
Morgan
28. Jan, 2009
There were no stores in my area
Donna K
28. Jan, 2009
It said
“No stores in +- 25 miles of specified zipcode are found”
Donna K
28. Jan, 2009
I subscribed to your feed.
Ashley
28. Jan, 2009
there are no stores located in my area..
Carolyn D
28. Jan, 2009
There are no stores within 25 miles of me. That’s sort of surprising, because I live near Chicago and wouldn’t you think they’d sell at our Whole Foods or Trader Joes?
Carolyn D´s last blog post..No Borders!
Hyla
28. Jan, 2009
There are no stores near me that carry this product
Hyla
28. Jan, 2009
Following on Twitter. I am ECOBlog
Hyla
28. Jan, 2009
Tweeted, Im ECOBlog
Alice
28. Jan, 2009
There isn’t a store near me, unfortunately (35243)… Although we have a Whole Foods, so I’d think they’d have it there.
Alice
28. Jan, 2009
Following you on twitter @btobbutton
Alice´s last blog post..Ultimate Giveaway Guide
Kathy Conley
28. Jan, 2009
There are no stores within 25 miles of me but I would love to be able to try these products!
Rebecca C
28. Jan, 2009
Akin’s Natural Foods Market
Rebecca C´s last blog post..Country Bob’s – Review & Giveaway!
Rebecca C
28. Jan, 2009
I am following you on Twitter.
Username: wastebasket
Rebecca C
28. Jan, 2009
I stumbled your giveaway
Username: wastebasketsa
Rebecca C´s last blog post..Country Bob’s – Review & Giveaway!
Rebecca C
28. Jan, 2009
http://twitter.com/wastebasket/statuses/1156732785
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Aimee W.
29. Jan, 2009
I’m now a proud email subscriber!
Thanks for this great giveaway!
awaerhouse at gmail dot com
Aimee W.
29. Jan, 2009
I was afraid I wouldn’t find any local stores. However, I can shop in Honesdale, PA at Nature’s Grace!
Thanks for this great giveaway!
awaerhouse at gmail dot com
susan
29. Jan, 2009
There are no stores on any islands, bummer!
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