Frosch Environmentally Friendly Cleaning Products Review

Disclosure: I received these products for free from the sponsor of the Moms Meet program, May Media Group LLC, who received them directly from the manufacturer. As a Moms Meet blogger, I agree to use this product and post my opinion on my blog. My opinions do not necessarily reflect the opinions of May Media Group LLC or the manufacturer of the products.

Frosch

Werner & Mertz launched the Frosch brand in 1986 with the intentions of offering environmentally friendly cleaning products that were able to compete with traditional cleaning brands without compromise. For the past 15 years Frosch has been voted Germany's Most Trusted Brand by Reader's Digest and has finally established itself as a mainstream brand. Frosch is available all throughout Germany and has a loyal following in many export countries around the world, it is now just now available in the USA! 

The environment is taken into consideration in every aspect of Frosch including production, ingredients and packaging. They have a stat-of-the-art research facility which is constantly working on improving further on it's formulations and maintains a very strict criteria for the formulations of new products. These productions take place under the strict EMAS scheme of the European Union, a voluntary scheme with strict, company-wide environmental requirements. 

Frosch Dish Washing Liquid

Frosch offers four dish washing liquids, Pomegranate, Aloe Vera, Baking Soda and ProVitamin ($3.99ARV/EA). I received the Aloe Vera and Pomegranate dish washing liquids to review. I like both, but I definitely love the pomegranate. The pomegranate dish washing liquid contains pomegranate extracts that sooth and moisturize the skin and provide an effective clean with it's optimal grease and dirt dissolving power. The Aloe Vera dish washing liquid is ideal for people with sensitive skin due to the calming effects of Aloe Vera extracts, which help to maintain the moisture balance in the skin while cleaning your dishes and leaving a mild and fresh scent. 

 I will admit that I was a bit nervous about using a more natural and environmentally friendly dish washing liquid, I've been a fairly loyal customer of Dawn dish soap. Frosch has not disappointed me at all, I was quite surprised by the cleaning power and grease cutting action from the Frosh dish washing liquid. There has not been a single dish, pot or pan that I have not been able to get clean since I started using Frosch. I haven't had to allow any dishes to soak for hours or over night, they all come clean with hot water, Frosch and rarely some elbow grease. 

It's now winter and pretty chilly, our house gets dry during the winter and makes our skin dry, cracked and itchy. I have had nice and moisturized hands while using Frosch dish washing liquid. No redness, minimal itching and they are still pretty soft. All great things for a mom who is constantly washing dishes, washing the table off, etc. 

I have also greatly enjoyed using the other Frosch products that I received in addition to the dish washing liquid. The baking soda cleaner ($4.50ARV) was great for washing the lip stick and tooth paste off of the bathroom vanity mirror as well as for washing down the counter tops and kitchen table. I can't wait for Dan to clean our toilet with the Lemon Toilet Bowl Cleaner ($4.99ARV), the toilet is his job. The Bio Spirit Glass Cleaner ($4.50ARV) has been wonderful on our windows as well as our two glass doors, this probably would have also cleaned the lip stick and tooth paste off of the walls, but I knew for sure the baking soda would. The Lavender Universal Cleaner ($5.99ARV) will be perfect for mopping my kitchen, hallway and bathroom floors as well as my hardwood flooring through out the rest of my house. 

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Which Frosch product would you most like to try? Have you heard of or tried Frosch in the past?

Thrive Market - Make Healthy Living Easy & Affordable! (Wholessale Pricing!)

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Thrive Market - Making Healthy Living Easy and Affordable!

Thrive Market is a membership-based online shopping club on a mission to make healthy living easy and affordable for everyone. For less than $5 a month (only $59.95 annually), Thrive Market members can buy the best-selling healthy foods and wholesome products in everyday sizes, always 25-50% below retail prices.  

An expert team of buyers handpick only the highest-quality, non-GMO, certified organic and natural products. You'll find food, vitamins, supplements, home goods, cleaning supplies, body care, beauty staples and more—all from brands that uphold the values of health, sustainability, and premium quality. And there's no bulk sizing here. We're able to get wholesale prices without amping up volume.

So How Does It Work?

Thrive Market makes healthy living easy and affordable for everyone. We are a membership-based online shopping club that gives you and your family unlimited access to the the world’s best wholesome foods and products in everyday sizes at wholesale prices. Plus, we offer free nationwide delivery on orders over $49. Joining the Thrive Market movement is as easy as one-two-three.

1. Register for free

There’s absolutely no cost to register for Thrive Market. Once you enter your email address, you’ll be able to browse the Thrive Market catalog of more than 4,000 premium products from the top 400 natural brands. You’ll also have access to our educational and inspirational content on the Thrive Notebook.

2. Start your trial

With your first purchase on Thrive Market, you’ll start a free 30-day membership trial. You’ll be able to shop for all your favorite healthy food, snacks, green cleaning products, non-toxic personal care items and more, always at 25 - 50% below retail prices. If it’s not for you, you can cancel at any time.

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For less than $5 a month ($59.95 annually), Thrive Market members save up to 50% on the world’s best healthy products for a full year. Even better: Thrive Market matches your membership by donating one to a family in need so we can all thrive together.

Thrive Market is the simple solution that empowers us all to live well, do good and thrive together.

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Christmas in July Giveaway Hop - Zabada Clean System ($70ARV) US 7/31

Welcome to the Christmas In July Giveaway Hop

 

This giveaway hop is hosted by The Review Wire. 

Oh the weather outside is frightful… wait what? It may just be July but Christmas will be here before you know it! This hop offers many gifts either for yourself or you may find something to save for that special someone for the holidays. 

Make sure to stop over and Enter the Grand Prize at The Review Wire too!

Zabada Clean Giveaway!

Kitchen Kickstarter Set
 

 The Kitchen Kickstarter Set includes the Kitchen Glove ($40ARV) and the Kitchen Marvel ($30ARV). These two are the perfect pair! They will help you remove grease, grime and germs from your kitchen! They can clean any surface in your kitchen including any stainless steel. You can use the Kitchen Marvel to dry dishes, wipe down kitchen counters, cabinet doors, splash backs and even your oven front. Use the Kitchen Marvel for anything you want a streak-free and lint-free finish left on. The Kitchen Marvel is the most thirsty towel/rag I've ever owned! It's even more thirsty than our diaper inserts and prefolds which I usually use to clean up big spills and such. Due to Kitchen Marvel being able to remove all moisture it helps to prevent the growth of bacteria. Chemical free cleaning. These products last 2-3 years, all the while you are saving money and reducing waste. 

One lucky reader will win both of these products, that is a $70 ARV, to help kickstart your Chemical Free Cleaning! Open to US residents whom are at least 18 yo. This giveaway runs through July 31st at 11:59pm CST. One set of entries per household. Winner will be chosen at random and will have 48 hours to respond or a new winner will be chosen. 
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Zabada Clean 50% OFF Site Wide Sale!

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Amazon Site Wide Sale at Zabada Clean!

For one week only shop Zabada Clean for 50% OFF Site wide! 

All orders of $49 or more will ship for FREE!

So what is Zabada Clean all about?!

Zabada is working to rid homes and our planet of poisonous cleaning chemicals. They are taking a stand for our planet, against yucky chemicals that leave toxic residue and emissions for your skin to absorb and kids to breathe in. These chemicals are known to poison and cause serious harm to us all. The Zabada solution is scientifically proven to clean better, faster and healthier! Millions of households across Europe and Australia have shed their HAZMAT suits and converted to chemical-free living with the Zabada system.

How does the Zabada System work?

It's all in the fibers baby! They are an Austrian-made and engineered range of advanced cleaning fibers and microfiber cloths. No grease, grime or bacteria have ever been faced with anything like the Zabada system before in the US! These fibers are deeper, thicker and superior in quality compared to your average microfiber cloth. These products are made and hand-sewn in Austria to exacting European ISO* standards. They're cut 100 times finer than a human hair to reach in and grab every particle from every kind of surface. 

And all they need to remove dirt and bacteria is a little water, the stuff that's safe for your kids to drink. 

Come check out Zabada Clean and Make your Home Clean, Safe & Healthy!

Keep an eye on the blog! Review of Zabada's coming up soon!! Truly amazing products that really do clean!

Spring Cleaning Giveaway! 2 Winners ($160ARV Prize Pack/EA) US 4/25

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Paperless Kitchen - Casabella 26oz Contour Spray Bottle Giveaway! 12/1

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Casabella 26 OZ Contour Spray Bottle Giveaway! 

Paperless Kitchen is giving away 30 Casabella 26oz Contour Spray Bottles!

These spray bottles are perfect for mixing your own chemical-free household cleaners. It comes with non-toxic household cleaner recipes printed directly on the bottle for easy reference. The contour shape and wide mouth make filling this spray bottle easy and it has a calibrated measuring strip printed on the side.

Enter for your chance to win and to find out more information about the giveaway here.

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Guest Post: 8 Great Ways to Go Green this Fall!

Great Ways to Go Green this Fall

Disclosure: I am not the author of this article nor was I compensated for publishing it. 

Author: Victoria Candland

As more people become aware of the damages that our happening to our environment—from the ozone creating global warming to plows destroying rainforests to factories contaminating water—more people want to become involved in “going green”. Going green, or rather being more aware of one’s impact on the environment and consciously taking steps to prevent further damage, is a step that everyday people can undertake.

But, many people are at a loss on how to be “more green”. We understand that we shouldn’t keep the lights on in rooms we’re not using and to recycle plastics and cardboard, but what else? And what can we do this fall to implement that way of life into our daily routine?

We have the answers for you. 

Here are eight great ways you can go green this autumn season:

1. Fewer Errand Trips

Do you find yourself coming home from the grocery store only to remember you forgot to buy beans for the chili you’re making and then you have to go right back? Try to consolidate your errands as much as possible to save on gas. You could also run errands with a friend if your schedules match. If the location is close enough, try walking or riding your bike to get in some exercise and enjoy the beautiful autumn colors. When you go to the grocery store, or even a clothing store, bring cloth bags with you so you don’t have to collect plastic bags.

2. Cloth Rags

You may be a neat freak, but you can be one without adding waste to the local landfills. Instead of using paper towels to wipe up melted Halloween chocolate or Thanksgiving gravy smeared on the kitchen counter top, use cloth rags. This will save you a lot of money and a lot of paper.

3. Lower Thermostat Temperature

Even though fall comes with declining temperatures, you can bundle up in ways that prevent the thermostat heat from going up too high. Put a sweater and some socks on or light your fireplace. Remember to turn the heat down when you leave the house—there are even thermostats that can be turned down from your phone when you’re away. Keeping the temperature at a moderate level will make your wallet and the environment happy.

4. Autumn Closet Cleaning

Go through your closet and pinpoint the summer clothes you didn’t wear all season. If you didn’t wear that paisley summer dress at all this summer, then it’s probably ready to be let go. Instead of throwing your clothes away, re-purpose them for something else like cleaning rags or craft projects. You could also donate them. Clean out your kids’ closets as well.

5. Compost

You might be wondering what on earth to do with all of the fallen leaves in your backyard. You can rake them up and use them to create compost. Or if you live in a place where it snows, you could winterize your flower garden using fallen leaves as mulch to create a layer of protection for your bulbs. Ash from your fireplace can also be added to the compost pile.

6. Halloween Costumes

You don’t need to buy brand-new Halloween costumes for them to be fabulous. Instead, have your kids recycle Halloween costumes that were used in previous years or use recyclable material for them like newspaper or cardboard boxes. You could make an amazing robot costume out of cardboard boxes and metallic paint. If you’re missing some parts to your costume, go to the local consignment store to complete the outfit instead of buying new materials. For Halloween decorations, use locally grown pumpkins and carve them for your displays. Let your kids join in on the pumpkin carving fun.

7. Leaks

Make sure you check for leaks in your pipes and faucets before the cold settles in to prevent bursting and flooding in the middle of winter. Also, wrap your water heater in an insulating blanket.

8. Skiing and Snowboarding Gear

In many places across the United States, snow has already fallen by the first of November. You know what that means—that ski season has officially started. Carpool with family or friends to the slopes and wear hand-me-down snow pants, goggles, or other ski gear. Prepare your equipment with green materials like waxing your snowboard with wax made from soybeans or other natural materials like this one from Lib Tech.

Going green is much simpler than you think and it requires small and uncomplicated changes to your lifestyle. Try incorporating at least three of these techniques into your routine this fall and the environment will thank you.

Broomy Giveaway Cont. US 7/30

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Graco Recall & How to Clean Your Graco Harness Buckle!

As I am sure you have probably heard on the news, from family and friends or even seen posted on Facebook or other social media sites that Graco has issued a recall for 3.7 million car seats manufactured and sold between 2009 and July of 2013. This recall is due to the buckles sticking and potentially causing a risk of your child being trapped in the seat.

The models affected and under this recall are as follows: Toddler Convertible Car Seats: Cozy Cline, Comfort Sport, Classic Ride 50, My Ride 65, My Ride 70, My Ride 65 with Safety Surround, Size4Me 70, My Size 70, Head Wise 70, Smart Seat. Harnessed Booster Seats: Nautilus 3-in-1, Nautilus Elite and Argos. 

Read more of Graco's recall here for additional information. Through that link or this one you can also order your FREE replacement harness buckle.

We have the Graco MyRide65 for Cade and I will be trying some of the cleaning solutions below while awaiting my replacements to arrive. These cleaning tips are safe to do as I learned about them directly from Graco.

Tips for properly cleaning your buckle from Graco.

• To clean your buckle, turn the restraint over and push the retainer through the harness strap slot. Place the buckle in a cup of warm water and gently agitate the buckle, pressing the red button several times while it is in the water.
• Do not submerge the harness webbing and do not use soaps or lubricants, only rinse the harness buckle with warm water.
• Shake out the excess water and allow the harness buckle to air dry.
• Reattach the harness buckle into the same slot and re-check harness for correct installation according to the car seat manual before use.

Do you have a Graco car seat? Was it part of the recall? 

If so, will you be trying any of these tips or will you just wait until your replacement arrives? 

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