Not long ago, our family was blessed to receive a Starter Kit from the great folks at a Better Life -- where Clean Happens!
It's generally a bit difficult to get excited about cleaning products -- the noxious odor... the chemicals... the potential harm to kids and pets.
It's generally a bit difficult to get excited about cleaning products -- the noxious odor... the chemicals... the potential harm to kids and pets.
Well, rest easy and get excited. Because you won't find any of that nastiness here!
The very first thing I noticed when I opened the package was the bright green caddy to carry your cleaning products about the house -- very convenient -- no running back and forth to get just the right product for the job at hand.
Very important -- especially during the Spring Clean. Speaking of which...
Spring Cleaning Is Easy - Have The Kids Do It.
Don't you love Spring? Flowers are in bloom, the grass is green and quite simply it's the perfect time to open up the windows, let in the fresh air and shake out the dust.
Nothing brings a smile to our face like putting the parka in the closet and bringing out the T-shirts & flip-flops while we look towards the carefree adventures around the corner.
Spring also brings out a natural instinct to clear out the clutter and start fresh.
Many of us look forward to Spring Cleaning to rid our homes of old man winter.
Others view this ritual as a chore that they would prefer to do without.
At BETTER LIFE we think much of the "chore" associated with cleaning is actually the side effects caused by using conventional cleaners -- dizziness, headaches and wheezing to name just a few.
With BETTER LIFE, you don't have to send the kids or pets away when you clean.
Our products are completely free of harmful solvents, alcohols, ethers or other nasty chemicals which spoil that fresh air in your house. You'll get the results you want with a product that is safe for you, your pets and the surfaces in your home. And yes, we are big proponents of letting our kids help us while we clean, although we have not quite found a way for our pets to do the toilets as of yet.
The birds and the bees will be happy too.
BETTER LIFE products are the safest and most environmentally friendly that you can buy, so you'll be keeping things safe outside and in.
It's true, too. I've been very impressed and very pleased with the Better Life products that came in my Starter Kit. I have allergies, so why make my day worse by using cleaning products with harsh chemicals and odors that would drop a linebacker? No thanks. I prefer the gentle scent of citrus and sage and the knowledge that I'm not causing myself or my family any harm while I'm cleaning.
The Starter Kit contains:
*What-Ever Clearly Sage & Citrus Green All-purpose Cleaner
*I can see clearly, WOW! Green glass cleaner
*Simply Floored! Green ready-to-use floor cleaner
*Even The Kitchen Sink Green Gentle Scrubber
*Twist Euro-sponge
*Twist Loofah sponge (2 pack)
*Collapsible 6-compartment cleaning caddy
I've been using the products for almost two weeks now and haven't had any issues. The house smells wonderful -- very fresh and very 'summery'!
It's the citrus! Definitely!
The loofah sponges are great on the dishes -- they clean well but don't scratch.
I am particulary fond of the Even the Kitchen Sink Gentle Scrubber. It's worked well on both my stainless steel sinks in the kitchen and porcelain the bathrooms!
*What-Ever Clearly Sage & Citrus Green All-purpose Cleaner
*I can see clearly, WOW! Green glass cleaner
*Simply Floored! Green ready-to-use floor cleaner
*Even The Kitchen Sink Green Gentle Scrubber
*Twist Euro-sponge
*Twist Loofah sponge (2 pack)
*Collapsible 6-compartment cleaning caddy
I've been using the products for almost two weeks now and haven't had any issues. The house smells wonderful -- very fresh and very 'summery'!
It's the citrus! Definitely!
The loofah sponges are great on the dishes -- they clean well but don't scratch.
I am particulary fond of the Even the Kitchen Sink Gentle Scrubber. It's worked well on both my stainless steel sinks in the kitchen and porcelain the bathrooms!
The I can see clearly WOW! Glass Cleaner is gentle for cleaning computer monitors, TV's, and even the screen on the phone, yet works wonders on mirrors and windows, too. No streaking -- another blessing!
These are products I will buy again and again. You can buy them, too! Just visit the Better Life Store Locator for a shop near you.
To learn a bit more about Better Life, watch this great video!
Clean Happens on YouTube
You can follow Better Life on the Clean Happens Blog -- You'll get great info and updates on new products!
The wonderful folks at Better Life have generously offered one of our lucky readers a chance to win their own Clean Happens Starter Kit! Fantastic!
Just follow the instructions below for your chance to enter to win!
***NOTICE: You MUST leave your email address in the body of your comment or make your email address visible in your profile. If I cannot contact you -- you can't win!***
Please leave a separate comment for EACH entry!
OPEN TO USA RESIDENTS ONLY, PLEASE!
MANDATORY ENTRY: Visit Better Life, then come back here and tell me two things you've learned about Clean Happens!
ADDITIONAL ENTRIES:
1. Fan Clean Happens on Facebook and post on their Wall -- tell them Terri & Liz from Gathering My Roses sent you!
2. Follow Gathering My Roses PUBLICLY via Google Friend Connect (Located on the sidebar)
3. Become a fan of Gathering My Roses on Facebook (link on Sidebar!)
4. Follow @GeorgiaMist on Twitter
5. Follow @CleanHappens on Twitter
6. Tweet about this contest (no more than once daily, please!)
@GeorgiaMist @CleanHappens Win a Clean Happens Starter Kit from Gathering My Roses!
PLS RT! http://bit.ly/9rHzNt
7. Subscribe to the free Clean Happens Newsletter
8. Post the link to this contest on your blog, Facebook, or MySpace page(s) and link back here!
9. Enter another contest on our blog and then come back and tell us which one.
This contest will be open from Wednesday, April 14th until Thursday, April 22nd. Winner will be announced on Friday, April 23rd.
The Prize will be sent directly to the winner from Better Life.
DISCLOSURE:
We received a complimentary Starter Kit from Better Life for the purpose of review. We were under no obligation to review these items. We received no monetary compensation. The opinions expressed are based on our own use and experience with the products.
161 comments:
I just became a Google Reader friend!
Ally
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Just came upon your blog! I learned that these products are NOT tested on animals and are gluten free! My MIL has celiac disease so this would be perfect for her!
PS - it must be giveaway day b/c I'm having one too!
Ally @ Sweet & Savory
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I follow you publicly.
--Brandy
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The cleaning elements they use are non-toxic and safe for even kids to use...
and
Manufacturers aren't required to list all of the ingredients in their products! Scary!
--Brandy
fosterbrandy(at)msn(dot)com
"All of our products have rapid biodegradation profiles." and "Under the Federal Hazardous Substances Act, household cleaners are the only household products for which manufacturers are NOT required to list all ingredients." *Thanks* for the giveaway!
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Better Life Facebook fan and commented on wall
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I also entered the Tortuga Rum Cake giveaway
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Shared the giveaway on Facebook
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Subscribed to the Clean Happens Newsletter
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Tweeted the giveaway
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Following @CleanHappens on Twitter
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I learned that most products don't list their ingredients, and their products are free of toxic nasties. Looks great!
The products are made highly specialized surfactants made from sugar, starch, and amino acids - all safe stuff.
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I learned that Better Life blends highly specialized surfactants made from sugar, starch, and amino acids - all safe stuff and that they are not sold in my area.
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Following GeorgiaMist on Twitter
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Fan of Gathering My Roses on Facebook
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Following Clean Happens on Twitter
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Subscribed to the Clean Happens Newletter.
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I learned that "Under the Federal Hazardous Substances Act, household cleaners are the only household products for which manufacturers are NOT required to list all ingredients." - EEK! Scary that they don't have to report.
and
All of their products have rapid biodegradation profiles.
I'm a Clean Happens Facebook fan and posted on their wall!
http://www.facebook.com/CleanHappens?v=wall#!/CleanHappens?v=wall&story_fbid=383167302739&ref=mf
I follow Clean happens on Twitter!
I follow you on Twitter!
I'm a Gathering My Roses Facebook Fan
I learned that all of their products are made of things that biodegrade quickly and do not contain NPEs
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I follow via GFC
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I subscribe to clean happens newsletter
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I follow clean happens via twitter isaiahsmom21
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I follow you via twitter isaiahsmom21
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I learned that Better Life publishes their list of ingredients and that they never test on animals. asthenight at gmail dot com
I'm a fan of Better Life on FB and I wrote on their wall id: Deborah Rosen.
I follow Gathering Roses -- Journey to a Healthier Life on FB id: Deborah Rosen.
Follow GeorgiaMist on Twitter @AsTheNight.
Tweet: http://twitter.com/AsTheNight/status/12248936586.
Follow CleanHappens on Twitter @AsTheNight.
All of theirproducts have rapid biodegradation profiles. 99% of their ingredients are from natural or derived from natural sources.
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From the website, I've learned that it's available at Whole Foods, Walgreens, Ace, and drugstore.com (as well as many other retailers), and I also learned that the co-founder, Kevin Tibbs, started this company out of concern for the safety of the environment in which his young children were growing up.
I am following Clean Happens on twitter.
I am following on google friend.
I learned that biodegradable does *not* necessarily mean safe for people & pets, but Better Life is both. Plus: gluten-free!
Here's my tweet: http://twitter.com/prizealert/status/12291205985
I follow Clean Happens on Twitter (I'm @prizealert)
I follow GeorgiaMist on Twitter (I'm @prizealert)
The folks at Clean Happens screen hundreds of ingredients, choosing only the ones that are most effective and are biodegradable, ad I also learned that the company was started because one of the co-founders had converns about the environment that his young children were growing up in.
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1) People are our most valuable resource. Why would anybody make a product that isn't safe for us? Better Life blends highly specialized surfactants made from sugar, starch, and amino acids - all safe stuff. You'll never see sulfates, ethoxylates, fragrances, dyes, or volatile organic compounds (VOCs) such as glycol ethers and alcohols in our products. VOCs vaporize, entering the air we breathe. They're triggers for respiratory problems, nausea, headaches, and skin irritation, and contribute to many more ailments.
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I entered your Rum Cake giveaway.
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They use 99% natural ingredients and use no VOC's.
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I learned that Ace Hardware carries these products. Better Life blends highly specialized surfactants made from sugar, starch, and amino acids - all safe stuff.
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I entered your Musselmans giveaway.
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I entered the rum cake giveaway.
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I learned:
1. Over 99% of the ingredients they use are natural or derived from natural, renewable resources, and the formulas have no aquatic or terrestrial toxicity.
2. Under the Federal Hazardous Substances Act, household cleaners are the only household products for which manufacturers are NOT required to list all ingredients. Thanks for the review and giveaway!
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I also entered the Tortuga Rum Cake giveaway
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I entered the Walmart GC giveaway!
Also following clean happens on twitter as ky2here1.
Twitter follower ky2here1.
Following on google friend connect as kycouple2000.
And hee's my tweet:
http://twitter.com/ky2here1/status/12420621362
I learned that Better Life blends highly specialized surfactants made from sugar, starch, and amino acids - all safe stuff. I also learned that they screen hundreds of ingredients, choosing only the ones that are both effective, and have the fastest, most complete biodegradability profiles.
I became a fan of Clean Happens on Facebook and posted on their Wall.
I follow Gathering My Roses PUBLICLY via Google Friend Connect.
I am a fan of Gathering My Roses on Facebook.
I follow @CleanHappens on Twitter @adthomas.
I follow @GeorgiaMist on Twitter @adthomas.
I tweeted about this contest. http://twitter.com/adthomas/status/12427206733
I subscribe to the free Clean Happens Newsletter.
I posted a link to this contest on MySpace. http://bit.ly/94T1Jo
I entered the Musselman's Healthy Picks: Review & Giveaway -- ends 4/18/10.
I entered your Swiffer giveaway.
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I learned that:
(1) All of their products have rapid biodegradation profiles.
and
(2) You'll never see sulfates, ethoxylates, fragrances, dyes, or volatile organic compounds (VOCs) such as glycol ethers and alcohols in their products.
I'm a public follower!
vschilke at gmail dot com
1 - Under the Federal Hazardous Substances Act, household cleaners are the only household products for which manufacturers are NOT required to list all ingredients. - FREAKY!!!
2 - We use no nonylphenol ethoxylates (NPEs) because they mess with the reproductive systems of marine life. <--- I had no idea!
vschilke at gmail dot com
I entered the Swiffer Sweeper Vac GC giveaway :)
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I learned that just because a product biodegrades does not mean that it is safe around people and pets.
I learned that their products are made of SAFE ingredients!
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I learned that all of their products have rapid biodegradation profiles and that their products can be purchased at walgreens. yyeres(at)gmail(dot)com
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Ethoxyates are a class of synthetic (based on petroleum), surfactants used in a wide variety of detergents, disinfectants and household cleaners. They are also used in disposable diapers, wipes, and spermicides. These chemicals get between dirt and surfaces (like a kitchen counter, fabric or even human skin) allowing water to more easily wash away dirt. Unfortunately, these surfactants can be hazardous to both you and the environment.
This is one of the most common misconceptions about “green” cleaning products. Just because a product biodegrades does not mean that it is safe around people and pets. I often use the example of Poison Ivy. Poison Ivy is a plant, it is natural, it is biodegradable and has no negative effects on marine life. However, I would not recommend bringing it in your home or having it contact your skin!
I learned that In recent tests Better Life removed more bacteria and dirt from surfaces than traditional cleaners and that these products are not tested on animals!
I fanned Clean Happens on facebook and posted that you sent me!
I follow you publicly with google friend connect.
I am a Gathering Roses facebook fan!
I follow GeorgiaMist on twitter.(terri142)
tweet!
http://twitter.com/terri142/status/12538752531
I follow CleanHappens on twitter.(terri142)
I learned that all of their products have rapid biodegration profiles and they have no aquatic or terrestrial toxicity.
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i learned that these products are gluten free and theat they are non toxic!
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i am a facebook fan of clean happens and i let them know i was sent by you
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jenn giannetto
i am a facebook fan of yours
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i subscribed to the clean happens newsletter
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i am a twitter follower of clean happens
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im entered in the 40$ gc to walmart giveaway
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I entered the Swiffer giveaway! (name change = Miriam T.)
rapid biodegradation and safe for the kids
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they publish their ingredient list and they're available at walgreens!
I'm a follower on google friend connect!
They won the St. Louis Business Journal's "Heroes of the Planet" award!! I love that it's safe for my kids :)
Clean Happens products were featured in U.S. News Magazine and are available for purchase at Walgreens.
Thank you so much for the chance to win.
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I am following via Google Friends Connect.
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I am following via Twitter as jlsc123.
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I am a Clean Happens Newsletter subscriber as jweezie43[at]aol[dot]com
I am following Clean Happens via Twitter as jlsc123.
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that ther not tested on animals and are non-toxic ty.
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Better Life blends highly specialized surfactants made from sugar, starch, and amino acids - all safe stuff.
and
All of their products have rapid biodegradation profiles.
Thanks.
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They do not test on animals and they are gluten free. Great for people with allergies.
I learned that if you subscribe to their newsletter you can get the Better Life Starter kit for $35.55 and get FREE SHIPPING! This kit contains all that you will need to keep your home clean and green, and has a retail value of over $45.
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I'm a fan of Clean Happens on Facebook user Lisa G. and posted that your sent me.
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I'm also following Gathering Roses on Facebook user Lisa Garner.
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I'm also following CleanHappens on Twitter user lisalmg.
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I'm following GeorgiaMist on Twitter user lisalmg.
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I Tweeted this giveaway. http://twitter.com/lisalmg/status/12648387313
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I've subscribed to the Clean Happens newsletter.
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I learned that- Ethoxyates are a class of synthetic (based on petroleum), surfactants used in a wide variety of detergents, disinfectants and household cleaners. They are also used in disposable diapers, wipes, and spermicides. These chemicals get between dirt and surfaces (like a kitchen counter, fabric or even human skin) allowing water to more easily wash away dirt. Unfortunately, these surfactants can be hazardous to both you and the environment.
Following @CleanHappens on Twitter, id electricisland
Followin @GeorgiaMist on Twitter, id electricisland
I learned that the products were developed by a father of two girls and that and ethoxylate is a synthetic surfactant used in a wide variety of detergents and cleaners.
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I learned that all of the products have rapid biodegradation profiles. Over 99% of the ingredients used are natural or derived from natural, renewable resources, and the formulas have no aquatic or terrestrial toxicity (making for some very happy amphibians).
Entered your brownie giveaway.
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I follow Clean Happens on Twitter as willitara.
I follow GeorgiaMist on Twitter as willitara.
I subscribe to the Clean Happens newsletter.
Tweet - http://twitter.com/willitara/status/12654654892
You'll never see sulfates, ethoxylates, fragrances, dyes, or volatile organic compounds (VOCs) such as glycol ethers and alcohols in our products
and I can only purchase Better LIfe products online I do not have a retailer near me that carries their products.
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I learned that over 99% of the ingredients they use are natural. That's awesome!
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I'm following you :)
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I'm following Cleans Happens on Twitter!
http://twitter.com/FrugalLifestyle
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I'm following you on Twitter! Yeah!!
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Wow here's a few facts:
This is one of the most common misconceptions about “green” cleaning products. Just because a product biodegrades does not mean that it is safe around people and pets...
and
Homemade cleaners are often mixed with commercial cleaners (like dish soap or borax) which they may not be compatible with.
(this one I knew since I made the mistake of Bleach and Mr. Clean..)
facebook fan
tony l smoaks
WHAT IS AN ETHOXYLATE AND WHY IS IT BAD?
Ethoxyates are a class of synthetic (based on petroleum), surfactants used in a wide variety of detergents, disinfectants and household cleaners. They are also used in disposable diapers, wipes, and spermicides. These chemicals get between dirt and surfaces (like a kitchen counter, fabric or even human skin) allowing water to more easily wash away dirt. Unfortunately, these surfactants can be hazardous to both you and the environment.
I learned that the cleaning elements they use are non-toxic and that they are gluten free!
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I learned that they don't test their products on animals and they're available at Walgreens
Better Life Facebook fan and commented on wall
follow @GeorgiaMist on Twitter susan1215
Following @CleanHappens on Twitter
susan1215
I learned that I have actually been endangering my household while I thought I was providing a clean environment. They are absolutely right, I look around my house and see everywhere I poisoned. It's very eye opening.
I also learned Better Life blends highly specialized surfactants made from sugar, starch, and amino acids - all safe stuff.
Thank you for bring this company and these products to my attention.
Corrie Gompf
supermomonwheels(at)gmail(dot)com
Fan Clean Happens on Facebook and post on their Wall -- tell them Terri & Liz from Gathering My Roses sent you!
http://www.facebook.com/CleanHappens?v=wall&story_fbid=385141572739&ref=mf
Corrie Gompf
supermomonwheels(at)gmail(dot)com
Subscribe to the free Clean Happens Newsletter- Done!
Corrie Gompf
supermomonwheels(at)gmail(dot)com
Following @GeorgiaMist on Twitter- @supermaonwheels
Corrie Gompf
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Tweet- http://twitter.com/supermaonwheels/status/12666603441
Corrie Gompf
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Following Gathering My Roses PUBLICLY via Google Friend Connect
Corrie Gompf
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Following @CleanHappens on Twitter- @supermaonwheels
Corrie Gompf
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Blogged here: http://corriecontestcache.blogspot.com/2010/04/giveaways-ending-thursday-april-22-2010_22.html
Corrie Gompf
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Following Gathering My Roses on Facebook
Corrie Gompf
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Shared on FB: http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100000532446288&v=wall&story_fbid=113147488720049&ref=mf
Corrie Gompf
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i found out cleaning makers do not have to list ingrediants and by subscribing to their free newsletter you get free shipping eaglesforjack@gmail.com
i follow georgia mist on twitter
We screen hundreds of ingredients, choosing only the ones that are both effective, and have the fastest, most complete biodegradability profiles.
All of our products have rapid biodegradation profiles.
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Better Life blends highly specialized surfactants made from sugar, starch, and amino acids - all safe stuff. You'll never see sulfates, ethoxylates, fragrances, dyes, or volatile organic compounds (VOCs) such as glycol ethers and alcohols in our products. VOCs vaporize, entering the air we breathe. They're triggers for respiratory problems, nausea, headaches, and skin irritation, and contribute to many more ailments.
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Thanks for the giveaway...Better Life ingredients are a blend of safe highly specialized surfactants made from sugar, starch, and amino acids; there are never any sulfates, ethoxylates, fragrances, dyes, or volatile organic compounds (VOCs) such as glycol ethers and alcohols in their products.
Hundreds of ingredients are screened when they develop products, only the ones that are both effective, and have the fastest, most complete biodegradability profiles are chosen. Over 99% of the ingredients they use are natural or derived from natural, renewable resources, and the formulas have no aquatic or terrestrial toxicity.
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Fan of Clean Happens on Facebook: "Bryan Eason" ; posted.
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Follow @CleanHappens on Twitter: @brianpiero
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Follow @GeorgiaMist on Twitter: @brianpiero
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...subscribed Clean Happens Newsletter:
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Tweeted: http://twitter.com/brianpiero/status/12678238646
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In recent tests better life removed more bacteria and dirt than traditional cleaners. If you sign up for their newsletter, you can win an ipod nano.
donna444444@yahoo.com
subscribed to their newsletter.
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The power behind Better Life cleaning products comes from the plant and vegetation that Mother Nature provides.
Tim and Kevin believe in doing, not just talking. Years of experience, lots of sweat (and really clean toilets) have lead to the safest, most powerful, and genuinely green household cleaning products on the planet. Welcome to a new safe era in household cleaning.
I follow your blog.
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I follow @cleanhappens on Twitter (donnak4)
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I follow @GeorgiaMist on Twitter (donnak4)
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The founder has worked as a formulation chemist for 13 years, and the products are not tested on animals.
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