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Soft Scrub Advanced Surface Product Review

Presenting NEW Soft Scrub Advanced Surface!
A better way to clean premium surfaces



NEW Soft Scrub Advanced Surface is a rinse-free gel that cleans and polishes granite and marble countertops, glass cooktops, and stainless steel. Soft Scrub Advanced Surface is both tough on stains and gentle on even your most delicate surfaces. Now you can get the cleaning performance you've come to love from Soft Scrub in an easy to use gel.

Just apply to the surface and wipe away with a sponge, cloth, or paper towel. You'll be amazed at how easily grease and grime disappears!

Tough on stains, Gentle on Surfaces

After trying the Soft Scrub Total All Purpose Bath & Kitchen Cleanser, I was actually really excited about trying the Advanced Surface product. Our kitchen sink came to mind right away because it is stainless steel and ALWAYS looks shabby even after scrubbing it. It just never shines the way it should so I was hopeful that this product could help with that! The bottle itself looks very sleek and premium. The black bottle looks high quality and even the label shines, lol! I really liked the product's application, too. You just turn the cap to open it (you don't remove it) and the product dispenses. The opening at the top of the bottle is just right and directs the gel exactly where I want it to go. I applied the gel to our kitchen sink and used the scrubby side of a sponge to spread it around. Wow, what a difference! Both sides of the sink were shiny and mirror-like. That is a sight that I haven't seen in quite some time as most cleaners just seem to clean them, not actually make them shiny.

I used the product on our countertops and stovetop, too, even though they aren't granite, marble, or glass. I wanted to see how it would perform on a regular surface, too, and I was still very pleased with it! The scent is great and not at all overpowering; very subtle and fresh smelling. I will definitely be using it again on our kitchen sink & fixtures. It's great to see them sparkle again! :)

For more information about this product and other Soft Scrub products, visit www.softscrub.com. You can find it at most retailers that sell Soft Scrub products.

*Soft Scrub provided me with a free sample of their Soft Scrub Advanced Surface so that I could review it. My opinions expressed here are my own, though, and not influenced by the company in any way.

Purex Natural Elements Tropical Splash Detergent Product Review

Purex provided me with a free sample of their Purex Natural Elements Tropical Splash detergent so that I could review it. My opinions expressed here are my own, though, and not influenced by the company in any way. Off to my relaxing, tropical getaway... err, laundry, I mean! ;)



Escape the ordinary with NEW Purex Natural Elements Tropical Splash detergent!

Purex brand is proud to present the launch of an exciting new fragrance as part of their Natural Elements line. Exotic fruits like pineapple and coconut combine with distinct flowers to take your nose on a tropical vacation!

As part of Purex's #1 selling Natural Elements brand, this detergent delivers the bright, white, and clean you expect, but with naturally sourced ingredients. Purex Natural Elements Tropical Splash offers natural fragrance extracts providing a great scent and a formula gentle enough for sensitive skin. What's more, the biodegradable formula promotes green cleaning products!

Like other Purex detergents, Purex Natural Elements Tropical Splash detergent is optimized to perform in high efficiency or traditional washing machines and costs HALF the price of the leading brand.

Add a Tropical Splash to your laundry room!

-Hypoallergenic, dye free formula for sensitive skin
-Fresh, nature inspired fragrance
-Packs the cleaning power of Purex with DirtLift Action
-Available in 50 oz, 75 oz, and 100 oz sizes

This detergent really got me excited as I absolutely looove fruity/tropical fragrances! Based on the packaging alone, I had a feeling that I was going to love the fragrance. The label was so colorful, tropical, and refreshing. I couldn't wait to see what it actually smelled like. The name Tropical Splash is perfect for this detergent. When I opened the lid and took that first smell, I was immediately hit with a blast of fresh coconut and pineapple! The coconut was much more prominent in my opinion and gave the detergent a very tropical feel to it. (I could see myself buying this as a body wash fragrance and loving it!!) The scent wasn't very strong so I wasn't sure how long it would last on my clothes. Sometimes the fruitier scents don't seem to last as long as the clean/fresh fragrances.

The performance of this detergent was right on par with other Purex detergents that I have previously tried. My laundry ALWAYS comes out clean. While the cleaning power was great (as usual), I can't say that I was thrilled with the level of scent left on my clothes. Normally our whole downstairs is filled with fragrance while running the washing machine but that really didn't happen with this detergent. I could smell the detergent in the laundry room but it didn't go much further than that. Not a big deal since it isn't meant to freshen your home anyway, lol. It's a laundry detergent, not an air freshener! :)

I do like to smell the detergent on the laundry after removing it from the dryer, though, and unfortunately, the fragrance didn't last that long. I could barely smell it when taking the clothes out of the washing machine. I got occasional whiffs of the tropical smell but it wasn't as strong as I would have liked. My Mom on the other hand, LOVED the fragrance as she has sensitive skin and doesn't like a ton of fragrance left on her clothes. This detergent didn't irritate her skin at all and she loved the tropical smell! For her, it was a win win!

I didn't dislike this product at all but the scent just wasn't quite strong enough for me. I still think I prefer the clean/fresh Purex scents over this one. They last longer on my clothes which keeps them smelling fresher, longer! The cleaning abilities of this detergent were great, though, and got my laundry squeaky clean! If you prefer a more subtle fragrance left on your clothes, you would probably really enjoy this product.

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Thank you once again Purex for giving me the opportunity to review one of your products! :)

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Purex plus Fabric Softener with Crystals Fragrance Product Review

Another awesome product from the very generous Purex! Love them! I just want everyone to know that Purex provided me with a free sample of their Purex plus Fabric Softener with Crystals Fragrance detergent so that I could review it. My opinions expressed here are my own, though, and not influenced by the company in any way. So who is ready to do some laundry?? :)



Purex plus Fabric Softener with Crystals Fragrance. Now you can get your beloved Crystals fragrance in a laundry detergent too!

Purex plus Fabric Softener combines the enchanting fragrance of Purex Crystals with the proven performance of Purex detergent.

Purex plus Fabric Softener with Crystals Fragrance is perfect for everyday laundry. Loaded with the most popular Purex Crystals fragrance, it will enhance your entire laundry experience by bringing the fresh scents of line-dried laundry and clear florals into your laundry room. Use with Purex Crystals for even more long-lasting freshness!

DirtLift Action
In 2013, the entire family of Purex detergents will have the power of DirtLift Action which works deep into clothes to get out dirt. With the deep cleaning power of Purex DirtLift Action, you can rest assured that your clothes will stay bright, white, and clean.

New Enchanting Fragrance, Same Great Value
Purex plus Fabric Softener with Crystals Fragrance leaves your clothes smelling fresh for half the price of the leading brand. In fact, an average family could save over $45 a year by using Purex with Crystals fragrance detergent. That's REAL money! What would you do with your $45? :)

NEW Purex plus Fabric Softener with Crystals Fragrance is available in the liquid detergent aisle at your local Walmart, Target, Kroger, and other Purex retailers. Pick up a bottle (or two) today!

My first impression when I read the label on the front of the bottle was WOW! This detergent does it ALL! Detergent, fabric softener, AND extra fragrance?! Sounds good to me! I'm all about using less products so I was excited to try this! I opened the lid and was immediately hit with a clean, fresh smell! To me, it smelled EXACTLY like Purex Crystals in the blue bottle which I buy regularly. If you've tried that product and like the smell, you will love this! The actual fragrance name is Fresh Spring Waters. I will be honest... after using this product, I really don't see a need to add ADDITIONAL Purex Crystals. My laundry came out smelling SO good without them. I think it might be a little too much if you added more but if you like a SUPER strong scent left on your clothes, you might want to experiment with it.

The detergent worked very well, just like all other Purex detergents that I have tried. It really got our clothes squeaky clean without the need of any pre-treaters or stain removers. YAY! To be fair, we didn't have any massive stains or anything, just everyday wear, dirt, sweat, etc. The product did suds up well in the washing machine and left our whole downstairs smelling clean and fresh! :) I was confident that the laundry would come out smelling great! I was definitely right! Even after I took the clothes out of the dryer, I could still smell the fragrance on them. Since the product said it contained fabric softener, I tried running a few loads without adding any additional fabric softener. On some loads, I also added in a dryer sheet. For some things like towels and sheets, I think I would opt for the extra softening abilities. Just because I like those things to be snuggly soft!

I will definitely be buying this detergent again. Since I already use Purex products regularly, I am thinking that this Purex plus Fabric Softener with Crystals Fragrance will help eliminate the need to buy so many additional products. I think I will still buy the Purex Crystals just in case I want to add in a shake or two of extra fragrance. :) I really do love the Fresh Spring Waters fragrance so I'm glad this product was offered in that scent. If you are looking for an effective, affordable detergent that gets out everyday stains and leaves your clothes smelling fresh for days, you will love this product!

Thank you once again Purex for giving me the opportunity to try this new product. I AM LOVING IT! :)

Soft Scrub Total All Purpose Bath & Kitchen Cleanser Product Review

I just want everyone to know that Soft Scrub provided me with a free sample of their Soft Scrub Total All Purpose Bath & Kitchen Cleanser so that I could review it. My opinions expressed here are my own, though, and not influenced by the company in any way. On to the cleaning!!!!



Introducing Soft Scrub Total All Purpose Bath & Kitchen Cleanser!!

*Improved formula with superior cleaning power
*All-new bottle design
*New cap for improved dispensing

NEW Soft Scrub Total All Purpose Bath & Kitchen Cleasner is tough on stains, yet gentle on surfaces. The new and improved formula has more whitening power and less residue, for better rinsing. That means better cleaning and faster rinsing for your tile, grout, sinks, and tubs.

The all-new bottle and cap design improves dispensing, preventing spills and making for a more efficient cleaning experience.

From sinks and showers to bathtubs and faucets, this cleanser will blow you away with its versatility and fresh, lemon scent.

No one likes a dirty household. Make your surfaces happy. Fight grease and grime with the strength of NEW Soft Scrub Total All Purpose Bath & Kitchen Cleasner. Your surfaces will thank you! :)

Okay, I will admit, before I was sent a bottle of Soft Scrub to try, I really wasn't THAT familiar with the Soft Scrub line of products. I have been buying Clorox and Lysol products for years and just never really tried many other products. When I first received the product, the first thing that I did was flip open the cap and smell the fragrance. VERY impressed with the fresh, lemon scent. It wasn't at all artificial and actually smelled like it was made with freshly squeezed lemon juice. I don't want to bash other brands but there was a product that I bought from Lysol and the fragrance was called Lemon Breeze. It was HORRIBLE! I know you will laugh but to me, it smelled like candied cat pee. Yes, cat pee. It had a VERY artificial lemon flavored candy smell (sweet & sugary) and left behind a bad smell that reminded me of cat urine. I didn't like it at ALL! When I received the Soft Scrub product, I wasn't sure what to expect in the way of smell so I was quite pleased with it. The fragrance is VERY important when deciding what to buy because who wants to clean with something that stinks?! Here is a pic of the exact product that I was sent. Love the bottle!



I will also admit that I do normally opt for spray bottles as they are a little more convenient and easy to use. The packaging of this bottle of Soft Scrub Total All Purpose Bath & Kitchen Cleasner wasn't at all difficult to open so I didn't mind that it wasn't in spray form. I tried it on my kitchen counters and stove top first. Oh wow, the smell was so invigorating! :) It didn't leave any film or sticky residue on the surfaces either which is VERY important. A lot of products do leave a residue which makes the surface look unclean! My stove top was sparkling and my countertops were squeaky clean! AWESOME!

I also used this product in our bathrooms (all of them) to clean the sinks, showers/tubs, and faucets. The smell lingered in the bathrooms for quite awhile so thankfully it was a scent that I liked. I was impressed how sparkly the chrome faucets looked after cleaning them with this product. They were like shiny little mirrors! The cleanser does go a long way and I found that you actually needed very little to get the surfaces super clean. Just be sure to shake up the bottle as directed before using it for optimal results. I am definitely going to buy this product again and would love to try some of the other products in the line, as well. If you are a fan of lemon Pine-sol, you should really like the scent of this product, too! The cleaning ability was great and didn't leave behind any nasty residue. Two thumbs up from me!

Check out Soft Scrub's website (www.softscrub.com) for more info about this product as well as others in the line. You can also find them on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/SoftScrub.

Thank you so much Soft Scrub for giving me the opportunity to review this product. I was quite impressed with it! :)

Post Honey Bunches of Oats Tropical Blends Cereal Product Review

I just want everyone to know that Post provided me with a free sample of their Honey Bunches of Oats Tropical Blends cereal so that I could review it. My opinions expressed here are my own, though, and not influenced by the company in any way. With that said, let's get on to the review!

Take Your Tastebuds to the Tropics!

With 50 million smiles and counting, Honey Bunches of Oats is introducing a new way to smile. Crispy mango flavored flakes combine with real coconut shavings and coconut flavored granola clusters in NEW Honey Bunches of Oats Tropical Blends.

*10g of whole grain
*120 Calories
*6g of sugar (compared to Honey Nut Cheerios at 9g)
*9 essential vitamins & minerals including 60% daily value of Iron
*4 wholesome grains
*Heart healthy (0g trans fat, 0.5 g saturated fat, 0mg cholesterol)
*WIC eligible



Okay, you know that it's healthy for you but WHAT ABOUT THE TASTE?! I wasn't sure how well I would like this cereal as I am not a huge fan of mango flavored products. They tend to taste very artificial. When I opened the box, it did smell very tropical and not sickening sweet which was a good thing. The cereal looked very appetizing and I was pleaantly surprised with how big the coconut shavings were. YUM! The texture was absolutely perfect and so crunchy! I did prefer the cereal plain over adding milk to it. The Silk Pure Almond milk that I buy is delicious but I just didn't care for it as much when combined with this cereal. I thought it made a yummy, healthy snack which is when I would most likely consume it. The overall flavor was good but I wouldn't say that it was one of my favorites. I loved the coconut flavor but the mango was just okay. (probably because I'm not a huge mango fan as it is) Would I buy this cereal again? Yes! I did think it made a good snack and I loved how tropical & unique it tasted. If you're a fan of Honey Bunches of Oats and/or tropical inspired products, give it a try. I think you will be pleasantly surprised. You can turn your breakfast meal or snack into a mini tropical getaway!! :)

You can find this product at your local retailer where you normally buy Honey Bunches of Oats products. For more information, check them out on Facebook at www.facebook.com/HoneyBunchesofOats

Thank you Post for giving me the opportunity to review this product! :)

Dial Coconut Water Body Wash Product Review

I just want everyone to know that Dial provided me with a free sample of their NEW Dial Coconut Water Body Wash so that I could review it. My opinions expressed here are my own, though, and not influenced by the company in any way. Now onto the review!!!

NEW Dial Coconut Water Body Wash is the first of its kind to contain coconut water for clean, healthy, hydrated skin. Let the fresh hints of green, floral and coconut whisk your mind away to distant island shores without ever leaving the shower! Coconut water is found in young, green coconuts and known to be rich in antioxidants and electrolytes that provide replenishing hydration. A leading trend in the food and beverage category, coconut water is known as "super water" for its natural hydration and health benefits.

I am a body wash-aholic! I LOOOVE trying out new products, especially a scent that sounds new & different from other products currently on the market. I love the smell of coconut and it's something I buy frequently. (coconut scented liquid hand soap is a fave of mine!!) Based on the name alone (Coconut Water), I was thinking the product would smell somewhat tropical, maybe like a tropical coconut-filled rainforest? lol When the product arrived, I could see that it had a clear, see-through formula, not one that was opaque and creamy. Right away I was thinking that the product would smell fresh, clean, and maybe a little sweet. I opened the bottle and was pleased with the fragrance. I'll admit, it wasn't what I was expecting. It didn't have as much coconut smell as I thought it would but it was VERY fresh and clean smelling! If you are expecting something that smells SUPER coconuty like suntan lotion, you would be disappointed. It definitely isn't like that. I opt for fragrances that are either fresh or fruity. I'm not a big fan of floral scents. I liked the fragrance and couldn't wait to give it a try! I really liked all of the greens and blues on the bottle, too. They are attention grabbing and compliment the fragrance very well! Here's a picture of the bottle so you can see what I am referring to:



I have used the product several times since I received it and I am REALLY enjoying it! I will admit that the fragrance isn't what I expected. I guess when I saw the word "coconut", I immediately started thinking of something more along the lines of PURE coconut. (maybe more like a suntan lotion fragrance) I still love that it smells so crisp & refreshing yet at the same time, you still get frequent whiffs of the coconut. It is very invigorating. The body wash lathers up very well, too. I use a bath pouf and I loved that it wasn't overly thick but not too watery either. I would say that it was a little more foamy than creamy but this is perfect for me because it was so easy to rinse. Sometimes the thicker, creamier body washes leave a residue on your skin and it doesn't feel like it is rinsing off your skin completely. That wasn't the case with this product. It spread over my skin easily, rinsed completely, and left a nice, fresh scent on my skin afterwards. I think this product could be used by pretty much anyone in your household, too, since the fragrance isn't overly feminine or masculine. (and definitely not overly coconuty either) It's quite family friendly! I will definitely be buying this product again in the future. If you like coconut and opt for fresher smelling body washes, you will love this product. Two of my friends already bought it and are also enjoying it! My one friend told me that she bought the body wash for herself but her 13 year old daughter discovered it and loved it, too! :) If you happen to see it at the store, give it a try. The price is very reasonable. I think my friend said she bought it at Walmart for around $3 or less. She also mentioned a $1 off coupon floating around the internet so if you want to try the body wash, check online for the coupon first!

You can find this product at your local retailer where you normally buy Dial products. Learn more at dialsoap.com or check them out on Facebook at facebook.com/dial

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