A room Scent Make-over: Renuzit Pearl Scents Review and Giveaway

I live with four boys, a dog and a cat.  My seven year old likes to burp his alphabet and accent his statements with farts.  To say that my house smells 'fresh and clean' naturally....yeah, um NO.

But I don't want my house to smell like burps and farts and BOYS.  I want it to smell inviting and clean!  Especially now that we are putting our house on the market -- I don't need lingering smells driving potential buyers away!

So, lucky for me I got to try out Renuzit Pearl Scents.  I have to say that I am not normally an air freshener type of lady.  I don't like how fake they smell and how it seems like I am trying to mask or cover things.  But, when I got the opportunity to try Renuzit Pearl Scents, I was stoked.  Perfect timing!!  

I put my Renuzit Pearl Scent in our family room, the most used and high traffic room in the house.  It's where we relax, watch TV, spend family time, etc.  I loved that I could walk in the house and smell the freshness immediately...even though our family room was across the house!  We got to try the Sparkling Rain Renuzit Pearl Scent, and it didn't smell fake or unnatural...it was pleasant and light and fresh.  I also really loved that the fragrances are long-lasting...up to 30 days!  And, it comes in an adorable little jar that isn't obnoxious and blends right in!  No need for electric plugs or flames, or having to remember to spray something!  It fits in great in our home.

Can you find the air freshener?

There it is!

And talk about simple and easy!  Just remove the lid and seal and then replace the lid...set it down...and you are DONE!  It leaves your room with a light and fresh scent that you don't have to worry about!

Renuzit Pearl Scents comes in the following other aromas which I can't wait to try out also:

Sparkling Rain

Blue Sky Breeze

Serenity

Tranquil

Seductive Pineapple

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*The Renuzit brand provided me with a sample of Renuzit Pearl Scents in exchange for a product review. However, all the opinions expressed here are my own.

GOOD LUCK!

Purex Crystals in-wash fragrance booster -- and GIVEAWAY!

I already love Purex crystals - I love to mix them in with my homemade laundry detergent to add a little fragrance to over-power all the 'boy' scents going on in this male-dominated household.  So, when I  got selected to test out Purex Crystals in-wash fragrance booster I was jumping up and down!

The New Purex Crystals ScentSplash in-wash fragrance booster is a LIQUID version of the crystals.  It infuses your clothing with the power of liquid freshness.  You can add as much, or as little to the wash as you would like with the handy measuring cap that comes with it.

The product comes in three new scents:  Fresh Spring Waters, Fresh Lavender Blossom and Fresh Mountain Breeze.  I was given Fresh Spring Waters to test out.

I share my house with 4 stinky boys, so having some type of fragrance in our laundry is a must.  I like that I am able to add as much or as little as I need with this bottle.  

I have to admit I was skeptical that it could eliminate some of the nastiest odors in our house, so I put it to the test.

The worst culprit of all is our work-out clothes.  Both my husband and I are runners and we log somewhere close to 100 miles/month.  Our running clothes STINK!  Especially my dear hubby's clothes when they sit in his running bag all day long when he runs during his lunch break at work.  So, I was skeptical that Purex Crystals Scent Splash could actually do the trick and mask those odors.  But, it DID!  And the BEST part was that the scent persisted well into my  next workout and gave me whiffs of pleasant aromas as I pounded out 8 miles on the pavement.  Now THAT is the best reward in the world -- motivation to keep you going for sure!  Especially if you are an aromatic person like me -- I tend to associate certain aromas with certain situations (positive or negative).  Nice pleasant aromas always put me in a good mood and help to motivate me to do better.  I appreciate getting a whiff of this fragrance well into my run when I wanted to be done -- it helped me keep moving and finish what I started!  

Now, I'm not saying that Purex Crystals Scent Splash will help you finish that workout, or even go that extra mile -- but it certainly can't hurt to not have to worry about how you smell at the gym!!  :)

Since using Purex Crystals Scent Splash, my kids have commented on how fresh their sheets smell, my overnight guests have asked me what laundry detergent I use because they felt like they were going to sleep in a spa, and I have smelt the luxurious fragrance pulling towels out of the closet WEEKS after they have been washed, but smelling as fresh as if they just came out of the dryer.   SO, I think it is safe to say that I will be adding this product to my laundry arsenal.

Want to try it for yourself?  One lucky reader will win a coupon for a FREE bottle of Purex Crystals Scent Splash in-wash fragrance booster.  Just comment below and record it on the rafflecopter!  Good luck! 

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***Disclaimer:  Purex sent me this product to try for free, but all opinions and reviews are my one and were made without compensation.**

Dial sugar cane husk hand soap - and GIVEAWAY!

So, I have to admit that I love to buy scented hand soaps.  And, I usually buy them on sale at Bath and Body Works and stock up on them for the whole year.  But, when Purex Insiders asked me to test out a new product from Dial, I was all over it!  Especially since I happened to be all out of handsoap at the time!  WOOT WOOT!

NEW Dial® Sugar Cane Husk Scrub Hand Soap is the newest member of the Dial® Boutique Collection Hand Soap line, bringing luxury to your hand washing experience. With an indulgent scent inspired by freshly cut Sugar Cane, this premium formula with gentle micro scrubbers cleanses deeply while moisturizing and smoothing skin.

Dial's NEW boutique collection has an array of vibrant scents to choose from: yellow raspberry and black sugar, water blossoms, coconut lime verbena, and sugar cane husk. I was kindly sent a sample of the sugar cane husk scrub hand soap.

First, off, the soap straight up smells AMAZING -- like I just stepped out of a spa amazing.  And,  as a stay-at-home mom with 3 boys, I wash my hands A LOT.  And I hate having to apply lotion all the time, immediately after washing my hands because the soap dries out my skin.  With this soap from Dial, my hands felt so smooth and soft and I honestly didn't even NEED the lotion!  It was like a miracle in the bottle! 

Secondly, the scrub works miracles.   The gentle micro-scrubbers removed all the dirt with hardly any effort!  And we are talking nasty culprits like: finger paint, coffee grounds, pasta sauce, etc that get on my hands on a daily basis.  

I honestly think I am going to hide this soap so only I can use it, it is that amazing!  I guess I'll share it with my husband...MAYBE.

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Purex Powershot Laundry Detergent -- product review - Flip. Dose. Done.

NEW Purex PowerShot detergent simplifies the laundry routine by taking the guesswork out of the measuring. Purex PowerShot measures the right amount of the super concentrated formula with 50% more stain fighting power in every drop.

This new laundry detergent is available in two popular fragrances: Mountain Breeze and Natural Elements Linen and Lilies.

Flip. Dose. Done

Purex PowerShot has an auto-dosing technology that provides a no-mess, no guesswork solution to laundry care.  It's so easy to use, that you can do it one-handed -- just make sure you put that OTHER hand to good use.

Need some ideas how?  Check out my video :)

Flip. Dose. Done.

A huge THANK YOU to Purex for introducing me to their newest product:  Purex Powershot Laundry Detergent!  This bottle of super-concentrated liquid detergent has just REVOLUTIONIZED the way that I do laundry.  My clothes came out clean and fresh...and I didn't  have to do anything more than flip a lid and tip a bottle.  You seriously can NOT make laundry any simpler than this.

I'm not kidding.

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***The Purex brand provided me with a sample of Purex PowerShot detergent in exchange for a product review.  However, all the opinions expressed here are my own.***

Zep Cleaners - Crowdtap Product Review

I was selected to sample Zep Quick Clean Disinfectant AND the Zep All-Around Oxy Cleaner and Degreaser from Crowdtap Recently.

I admit, I don't buy a lot of cleaners anymore because I either make my own at home or I use my Norwex rags, but when I was given this opportunity I wanted to try it!  Especially with cold and flu season breathing down our necks!

The first product was the Zep Quick Clean Disinfectant

Clean, Disinfect, & Deodorize, in one easy step. Quick Clean Disinfectant Kills 99.9% of bacteria in just 5 seconds*. Additionally, Quick Clean kills Rhinovirus, causative agent of the common cold. Safe on virtually all hard, non porous surfaces, Quick Clean is perfect for disinfecting kitchens, sinks, stove tops, appliances, bathrooms & floors.

FEATURES AND BENEFITS

• Kills 99.9% of bacteria in 5 Seconds
• Kills common kitchen & bathroom bacteria
• Effective virucide, kills cold (rhinovirus) & flu virus, HIV, Canine Parvovirus
• Cleans, disinfects, deodorizes in one easy step
• * Staphylococcus aureus (Staph), Klebsiella pneumonia

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I used this product to wipe down all my kitchen counters and bathrooms.  I also found it pretty useful on my yoga mat after a good workout!  :)

The second product I tried was the Zep All-Around Oxy Cleaner and Degreaser.  I tackled  my disgusting microwave and stove with this.  It was AMAZING!  I hardly needed to scrub and it took off tons of caked on disgustingness in seconds!   This product was awesome!

Before

After

Let's see how long this stays clean!  :)

Versatile multipurpose cleaner with Oxy action to tackle tough stains and Degreasing action to break up grime. Perfect for daily use in kitchens, bathrooms, and throughout the home, yet safe on delicate materials such as upholstery and granite. Great on the following stains: Red wine, blood, fruit juice, food stains, urine stains & dirt. No harsh fumes!

FEATURES AND BENEFITS

• Quickly cleans virtually any hard or soft surface
• Powers out stains & grease
• Safe on granite, upholstery and more
• No harsh fumes

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**Note I received free samples from Zep and Crowdtap but all opinions are my own.** 

Sleep Number review - Smiley 360

As part of my latest Smiley 360 mission, I was asked to visit the Sleep Number store and learn more about their sleep IQ technology.

The Sleep Number® bed is the only bed that lets you track and optimize your sleep with SleepIQ™ technology. Sensors work directly with Sleep Number® DualAir™ technology inside the Sleep Number bed to measure your average breathing rate, average heart rate and movement to track how you’re sleeping.

SleepIQ™ technology provides a simple and intuitive way to know more about your sleep. It tracks your sleep and provides information you can use to make adjustments to your SLEEP NUMBER® setting or daily routine. Best of all, it empowers you so you can achieve your best possible sleep, night after night.

And SleepIQ™ couldn’t be easier to use. Nothing to wear, nothing to turn on. All you have to do is sleep.

I have to admit, going into this mission I was convinced that we would never buy a Sleep Number bed based on the price alone.  All my friends who either owned or who had tried sleep number beds always talked about how expensive they are.

And...well...I just didn't see the point of spending a ton of money on a bed!

But then I laid down on one of those beds..and I didn't want to get up!  Seriously amazing.  So comfortable, so customizable and not as expensive as I thought they would be.

The Sleep IQ technology sounds really cool.  I already own a FitBit, but I could see how this technology could give me more information and more ACCURATE information.  Plus, how cool is it to know that the mattress you bought will ALWAYS be the perfect mattress for you?  With a normal mattress, it might feel good in the show room, but then you get it home and realize it is too firm or too soft.  But, with Sleep Number you can always change it to be the right firmness or softness that YOU need.  And if you sleep with someone else  who happens to like it completely different from you...you BOTH can be happy!  It's a win win!

And the verdict is that if you are going to spend more money on something, why not spend it knowing that you next night's sleep is going to be a GREAT one? 

***As a part of this mission Smiley 360 and Sleep Number are providing me with a free pillow.  All opinions are all my own.**