Ecostore USA~ No Nasty Chemicals for your Family! {Review & Giveaway}
Ecostore began 15 years ago in New Zealand in an eco village which required all residents to be responsible for their own waste water. It was very apparent that the synthetic chemicals found in most supermarket cleaners were a obstacle and Ecostore founder Malcom Rand created new plant-based household cleaning products that were just as effective but would biodegrade safely and quickly.
All of our products are made from plant- and mineral-based ingredients, free of toxic chemicals that bring people closer to nature with non-toxic, environmentally safe solutions that also help to reduce our carbon footprint. Our products also help to ensure value for the dollar for our customers. We know it can be expensive to buy natural or organic products but we’ve found a way to safely super-concentrate our formulations. Our super-concentrates means that a little really does go a long way – saving you money by cutting down significantly on cost per use
I was given the chance to try out both the Laundry Liquid Detergent and Lemon Rinse Aid. Here is a little more information about these products!
Product Description:
Ecostore USA uses 100% Certified Organic Eucalyptus oil and plant-based ingredients, making it ideal for washing your children’s clothing. Conventional laundry liquids often leave chemical residue on bedding, clothes and even skin. This product is a wonderful, healthy alternative. (33.8 fluid ounces)Ingredients
- Palm and Coconut based non-ionic and anionic surfactants
- Fatty acid derivative
- Mineral hydroxide
- Certified organic Eucalyptus oil
Product Description:
The Lemon Rinse Aid is that final touch to the cleaning of your dishware. Formulated with NO NASTY CHEMICALS, it will leave a subtle fragrance of Lemon Verbena. Use in conjunction with the Auto Dish Powder and see how it assists in drying as well. (6.8 fluid ounces)
Ingredients
- Plant based non-ionic surfactants
- Citric acid
- Hydrotope
- Lemon Verbena
- Water
I have to admit that I had never tried anything eco friendly in terms of cleaning products prior to this. Of course I like to be kind to the environment but I do it in other ways with recycling, light bulbs and reusable shopping totes for example. I think this is because I thought they wouldn’t be as effective at cleaning without chemicals.
The Laundry Liquid detergent worked really well to get my clothes clean. I was a little surprised at the liquid’s scent and not a huge fan but it didn’t translate to the end result. My clothes did not have the same slightly unpleasant smell (to my nose anyway) when they were finished washing. I found it to be effective at getting my clothes clean and I like that it is so concentrated that you don’t need to lug around or store a huge bottle. I do think that the bottle design could use a little work however. It is a bit hard to squeeze and could be difficult for someone without much hand strength or someone with arthritis. But the small opening does keep you from overusing and works great to tackle tough stains with just a little squirt directly on the fabric.
The Lemon Rinse Aid has a nice lemon scent and did its job effectively. I couldn’t tell a difference between this rinse aid and a typical rinse aid I’ve used in the past. And isn’t that what I’d be looking for anyway? A product that is just as effective without the chemicals?
Overall I’m happy with my experience with Ecostore products. You can try them out yourself and get free shipping on orders over $25 with no code needed! They have lots of other items including baby and pet care products!
{ Giveaway }
EcoStore would like to give one of my readers a $25 gift certificate for their site!
MAIN ENTRY: Visit Ecostore and tell me what you would get if you won!
Want more entries? (You’ll feel better if you do!) After answering my question do any of the following and leave a comment telling me what you did. Each is worth one entry unless otherwise noted. Your comment is your entry so please leave the appropriate number of comments for each extra entry.
-Sign up for the Ecostore No Nasty Chemicals newsletter found on their blog
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This contest will end on 10/16/09 at 11:59 pm CST. U.S. residents only. The winner will be drawn via random.org. The winner will have 72 hours to respond to winning notification email before I draw another winner or do a live giveaway.
I’d like to try the Rosemary Orange shampoo and conditioner!
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I would try the baby body wash and the laundry powder.
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I would try the citrus spray cleaner and the wool wash
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I’m having a baby in December so I would get some baby products~ baby wash, shampoo, and nappy balm.
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I would like to try the laundry liquid. Looks great!
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I am really wanting to try out the Citrus Spray Cleaner! I am sure it has a nice fresh scent. Thanks for the chance!
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I want to try the Coconut Soap! Actually all of the soaps appeal to me, especially the Baby soap.
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I would get the vanilla shampoo and conditioner.
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I get the Citrus Spray Cleaner and the Coconut Soap.
I would love to try the Vanilla Conditioner and shampoo
Thanks
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I would stock up on Lemongrass Soap
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Aloe Vera shampoo and conditioner!
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Vanilla shampoo and conditioner!
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I would try the Auto Dish Powder. Yay!
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iwould love the dishwasing liquid
I would like to try the Manuka Sandalwood shampoo.
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rosemary orange shampoo!
I would buy some Auto Dish Powder and Lemon Rinse Aid for the dishwasher.
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I’d get the vanilla shampoo and conditioner.
I would like to try the lemon and aloe vera dishwasher liquid!
I would get the Auto Dish Powder. Thanks!
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I would love to get the Dish Washing Liquid, Oxygen Whitener, Cream Cleanser, and Coconut Soap!
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I would like the vanilla conditioner and the Rosemary Orange conditioner
I’d love to get some baby shampoo, baby body wash and baby soap for my son!
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Actually I have used the orange rosemary shampoo and conditioner before and love it! So that is exactly how I would spend my GC if I won.
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I’d get the Dishwash Liquid
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Vanilla shampoo and conditioner, and baby massage oil.
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i would love to get the Rosemary Orange Shampoo
I would pick out the Manuka Sandalwood Shampoo and Conditioner set. I bet it smells so good!
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I’d like to try the ear wash for dogs
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I would get the rosemary orange shampoo and conditioner.
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I would get the Vanilla Shampoo and Laundry Powder.
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I would like to try the Manuka Sandalwood shampoo
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I like the Laundry and Dish set.
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Vanilla Shampoo and Conditioner
I like their vanilla shampoo and conditioner.
Thanks for the giveaway… We would like to try the Ecostore USA’s Manuka Sandalwood Shampoo and Manuka Sandalwood Conditioner.
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I’d like to try Manuka Sandalwood shampoo and conditioner. Thanks.
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I’d get some baby body wash
I’d get the Rosemary Orange shampoo and conditioner. Thanks for the contest.
I would love to get the Vanilla Shampoo, Conditioner and Soap.
id get 2 of the Front Loader Laundry Powder
rosemary orange shampoo and coconut soap
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I would get the Laundry Liquid and the Citrus Spray Cleaner.
I love the Rosemary Orange shampoo!
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Vanilla Shampoo & Conditioner
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I would get the Auto Dish Powder and the Citrus Spray Cleaner
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The Rosemary Orange Shampoo and Conditioner.