Caring for clothes - care symbol labels

When I found I was pregnant with my first born I was very eager to start buying little baby clothes ready for my little bundle of love. After my first scan at 12 weeks Lee and I bought our little unborn baby’s first ever outfit. Then once we reached the halfway mark and had the 20 week scan where we were reassured that all was okay with baby we slowly started buying clothes ready for his arrival.

During the last few weeks of pregnancy I went into full on nesting mode. The house was cleaned from top to bottom in a whirlwind, spring cleaning blitz. The nursery was re-decorated with a jungle theme and furniture assembled all ready and perfect for baby. The tiny baby clothes were washed, dried, ironed and folded neatly into the baby’s wardrobe and drawers.

Vanish those stains away.

Part of my everyday life consists of household chores and the exciting task of washing and drying the piles of clothes and laundry that my family seem to accumulate quicker than I can get through, especially now we have a baby in the house……I can’t remember the last time I saw the bottom of the laundry basket!

Thanks to a busy and boisterious little Bug who seems to attract dirt and mess whilst playing and having adventures I find myself regularly having to tackle stains on clothes. As there is rarely a day that goes by thought Bug coming home from school without some form of stain on his school uniform I was grateful when Vanish sent me a few of their stain removal products to try out.

We’ve never really had an issue with carpet stains before and Bug has never made a mess on the carpets that would cause a stain, but I thought it would be a handy product to have in the cupboard just in case especially as Jelly Bean will be weaning in a few months’ time and might cause a stain or two then. 

Chill Factor Drink Bottle - review.

As we love our Chill Factor Slushy Maker we were excited about trying out Chill Factor’s new creation, the Chill Factor Drink Bottle.

The Chill Factor Drink Bottle is no ordinary drinks bottle, thanks to its clever design and unique cooling pack the drink bottle is an easy way to chill your drink in seconds so that you have a refreshing and icy cool drink almost instantly. Not only does the drink bottle cool your drink after a few seconds, keeping drinks cold for up to 2 hours, but the bottle also boasts a hyper colour function to show how cool your drink is with the bottle casing changing colour.

Dream home.

As previously mentioned we have recently moved house.  Even though we flitted with the idea of buying a house rather than renting again time constraints of when we had to move and financial matters mean that for this move it was not possible.  Due to how quick we needed to move if we had decided to fulfil the dream of owning our own home during this house move we would have to rush decisions and buy any old house rather than take our time to make sure that the house we bought was the right house for us.  Even though it would have been lovely to own our home with the implications of buying our own house being immense financial responsibility we had to be responsible and for now the best option for us was to rent again.

Flirting with the idea of buying out own home got me imagining my dream home.  Even though simply owning our home and fulfilling particular requirements such as a garden, number of bedrooms and location when buying the house would make me very happy it would be amazing to be able to buy land and build our own home from scratch and have the home of my dreams made reality.

E.ON Saving Energy Toolkit helping families save energy and money.

With winters chill and frosty bite making an appearance households across the country are inevitably attempting to battle the freezing temperatures and keep themselves and their homes warm during this cold time of year.  Unfortunately the downside of reaching for the thermostat in an attempt to keep the cold at bay means many households see their fuel bills skyrocket. 

With the cost of living costing many a pretty penny and today’s delicate financial climate already negatively affecting numerous people across the country the burden of additional fuel bills can be too much for countless people to endure. 

As fuel prices soar many people feel that there is nothing they can do to prevent their bills increasing and find the tricky balancing act of sticking to a strict budget being blown apart when they reach for the thermostat.  Sadly increasing bills are too much for countless households to handle and they have to sacrifice basic needs or suffer the cold without additional heating in the hope of keeping the bills at a manageable amount.

Even though increasing bills and fuel poverty can be daunting with the thought of a freezing winter without being able to afford additional heating terrifying there are a few ways that you can reduce your energy bills which will help with the burden of heating your home this winter.

Cleaning your washing machine.

I am a strong believer in looking after the things you have and regularly servicing appliances to help them last as long as possible.  One appliance in particular that I like to treat well with regular servicing and cleaning so that hopefully it will serve us well for many years is our washing machine. 

Even though washing machines are cleaning machines they still need to be looked after and regularly cleaned and serviced as dirty clothes, detergent, clothes fluff, grime, odours and in our case full loads of stinky cloth nappies will leave their mark, leaving the washing machine looking worse for wear and in need of some loving attention and a good old scrub.  Also as we often wash clothes at 40 degrees or less which is great for saving money on energy bills and being better for the environment compared to hot washes there is a downside as low temperatures will not rid the machine of mould and bacteria like a hot wash would so I make sure that I regularly clean our machine.

To kill germs and bacteria, get rid of mould, banish bad odours and prevent limescale build-up in your washing machine, turn off your machine and get cleaning with my tips for cleaning your washing machine and giving it a new lease of life.

*  Clean the exterior of the washing machine.

Help make your washing machine feel like new by cleaning the exterior with a damp cloth and vinegar (or all-purpose cleaner).  At the same time as cleaning the exterior of the washing machine give some attention to the door, inside and outside, to get rid of any detergent build-up, grime and mildew. 

Loving rural life.

I have lived by the west Wales coast of Cardigan bay all of my life.  Even though I have moved numerous times all the homes I have lived in have been within a few miles of each other.  The beauty of Wales has captured my heart and I love living in this area.

Whilst the area may be lacking in some ways such as poor public transport links and no large city centres and shopping outlets for miles that may put some people off the area, the beauty of the area, relaxed way of life and gorgeous surrounds overpower those downsides for me.  Being a proud Welsh woman and feeling privileged to live in such stunning surroundings I consider the west Wales coast to be a special place to live. 

One of the main reasons I love this area and consider it a special place to live because it is a beautiful rural area that showcases Mother Nature at her best.

I love the stunning coastal shores and beautiful beaches.  There are a number of gorgeous beaches within a few miles from our home where I have amassed numerous memories of fun times at the seaside……one of my best memories of being at the beach was Lee proposing to me on Penbryn beach where we had spent a few romantic hours together enjoying the sunny weather, golden sand and splashing in the sea.

Win an eco2life cleaning box.

Since reviewing eco2life our home has been sparkling clean.  Thanks to eco2life’s eco-friendly cleaning products that are made in the UK using naturally derived ingredients I have embraced green cleaning, keeping our home squeaky clean using their innovative eco cleaning system.

“eco2life is a 21st century product with a 21st century eco-conscience…a range of eco green products designed to pioneer new standards in environmental cleaning.  eco2life's environmentally friendly cleaning products include a refillable glass cleaner, a refillable bath cleaner, a refillable floor cleaner and a refillable multi surface cleaner.  Four green household cleaning products each specially formulated from naturally derived, eco-friendly ingredients to deliver high class cleaning performance…but with a smaller carbon footprint”. 

eco2life consists of 4 green household cleaning products; a multi-surface cleaner, bath and shower cleaner, glass cleaner and floor cleaner.  eco2life’s green cleaning products contain naturally derived biodegradable ingredients and are free from nasty chemicals –

*  No Phosphates

*  No Silicate or Caustics

*  No Petroleum Solvents

*  No Paragons

*  Chlorine Free

eco2life’s “brilliantly simple refill system” consists of small wonders which “are little bottles of cleaning solution which you dilute at home with ordinary tap water…to make a full bottle of ready-to-use eco2life eco cleaning product”.

Having embraced green cleaning myself I am delighted that eco2life have kindly offered an eco2life Cleaning Box as a giveaway prize so that one lucky winner can do some green cleaning of their own. 

eco2life cleaning products review.

I have always endeavoured to use eco-friendly products and since becoming a parent I think a lot more about the products I use.   In particular, now that I have a little one and cleaning has become even more paramount than before I think twice about what cleaning products I use.  As I now strive to use products that are eco-friendly and contain as little chemicals as possible for the inevitable chore of cleaning, I was delighted when I was given the opportunity to review some eco-friendly cleaning products from eco2life.

eco2life produce a range of eco-friendly cleaning products that are inspired by an Australian idea that became prominent over 15 years ago.  With an aim to keep true to the original idea “to create an environmentally sustainable cleaning system using ingredients derived from corn, sugar cane, coconut, vegetables and citric acids” eco2life have created a range of cleaning products with ingredients that are naturally derived.

“eco2life is a 21st century product with a 21st century eco-conscience…a range of eco green products designed to pioneer new standards in environmental cleaning.  eco2life's environmentally friendly cleaning products include a refillable glass cleaner, a refillable bath cleaner, a refillable floor cleaner and a refillable multi surface cleaner.  Four green household cleaning products each specially formulated from naturally derived, eco-friendly ingredients to deliver high class cleaning performance…but with a smaller carbon footprint”.

I love the sound of eco2life’s eco green cleaning products and I particularly love their ethos of creating cleaning products that are eco-friendly in more ways that simply consisting of eco-friendly ingredients.

“So…how do we go beyond the eco-friendly ingredients to create an entire eco-friendly cleaning system that ticks all the green clean boxes?

Easy.  We start by leaving out one of the world's most precious resources…water.  Many green cleaning products are mostly water.  Water is heavy…and it's bulky. It requires lots of packaging and makes major demands on transport and distribution.  Instead, our eco cleaning system uses 'Small Wonders'.

'Small Wonders' are little bottles of cleaning solution which you dilute at home with ordinary tap water…to make a full bottle of ready-to-use eco2life eco cleaning product.

Next comes the bottle that we provide for the ready-to-use solution.  It's made of a plastic which means it can be used 10 times…and has a trigger that's been tested for up to 10,000 sprays.  That's long life performance.  But we're not resting on our laurels.  We're always researching…always developing…in the search for even greener bottles to use.

And, last but not least, comes other essential packaging.  The philosophy is simple.  If it's not needed, we don't use it.  But, however hard we try, some outer packaging is inevitable.  Even then, we make sure that whatever card or paper we are forced to use is fully FsC and PEFC accredited and widely recyclable.

In fact, every aspect of the product and the packaging is carefully sourced with the environment and ethical consumers in mind.  So eco2life is the perfect way to keep your home spotlessly clean without leaving your mark on the planet!”

eco2life’s philosophy is green, clean and simple.

With an ethos I whole heartily admire I was excited about seeing whether the ec02life eco-friendly, green cleaning products had a cleaning power to match their powerful eco-friendly attitude.  I received eco2life’s 4 green household cleaning products; a multi-surface cleaner, bath and shower cleaner, glass cleaner and floor cleaner.  In the set I was sent I had 4 empty 500ml reusable spray bottles and 4 50ml ‘small wonders’ refill bottles.

I love the fact that eco2life green cleaning products contain naturally derived biodegradable ingredients and are free from nasty chemicals –

*No Phosphates

*No Silicate or Caustics

*No Petroleum Solvents

*No Paragons

*Chlorine Free

As well as appreciating the fact that the cleaning products do not contain nasty chemicals and that their bottles are 100% recyclable I love the fact that the eco2life cleaning products are safe to use around children, pregnant women and animals.

“The combination of low volatile organic compounds/no fumes, a neutral pH level, no known Carcinogens or health effects mean these products are a safe choice for use in the home”.

I love eco2life’s simple refill and reuse system, in 3 easy steps the green clean products are ready to use –

1.  Fill the 500ml reusable spray bottle with water until it is ½ full.

2.  Pour the 50ml ‘small wonders’ solution into the spray bottle and fill it up to the top with water.

3.  Secure the top on the bottle, shake well and start cleaning.

Multi-surface cleaner.

As the name suggests this cleaner can be used all over the house on different surfaces and for different cleaning jobs.  I like using multi-surface cleaners as they are so versatile and the eco2life multi-surface cleaner is brilliant at cleaning a variety of different messes and surfaces.  No cleaning job has been too big for the multi-surface cleaner and it leaves surfaces smelling fresh and clean with a fragrant hint of a lemon and ginger.  The eco2life multi-surface cleaner is made using naturally blended coconut, corn and vegetable derivatives with a lemon and ginger fragrance.

Glass cleaner.

I struggle to find a glass cleaner that I like with many either containing chemicals that irritate my skin or leave glass streaky so I was keen to see whether the eco2life glass cleaner would be kind to my skin and make everything sparkle with no streaks in sight. 

Made with ingredients derived from coconut and vegetables the glass cleaner has a lovely lemon and ginger fragrance.  Thanks to the naturally derived ingredients the glass cleaner has not irritated my skin and I am pleased to say it has left my mirrors and windows sparkling.

Floor cleaner.

I like that compared to other floor cleaners the eco2life floor cleaner does not contain traditional chemicals; containing instead ingredients derived from nature.  The floor cleaner is made using ingredients derived from corn, coconut and vegetables with a lemon and ginger fragrance that leaves floors smelling clean with a delicate lemon and ginger aroma.

I found it a bit weird at first to be using a floor cleaner that uses a spray trigger system as I am used to using floor cleaners that you tip into a bucket of water but I can see the benefit of using a spray trigger system is that you will reduce the amount of water you normally use to clean your floors.  I am learning to love this new way of cleaning my floors and I find it particularly useful if I need to clean up spills or small messes as it saves having to waste a bucket full of water and floor cleaner for a small job.  Spraying the floor cleaner directly onto the worst soiled areas of the floor is great for making it easy to remove grime and dirt when cleaning floors, giving a flawlessly clean floor every time.

Bath and shower cleaner.

I hate cleaning the bathroom as all bathroom cleaners I have used are harsh on my skin and have a strong chemical smell that I hate.  As Eco2Life’s Bath and Shower cleaner is specially formulated with naturally derived ingredients I was hoping to have finally found a bathroom cleaner that would leave my bathroom sparkling clean without the need for harsh chemicals and abrasives that would affect my skin and leave a pungent chemical smell.

Thankfully for my skin the Eco2Life Bath and Shower cleaner does not irritate my skin and is a welcome change to the harsh bathroom cleaners I have previously tried.  The cleaner is also kind to my nose and rather than a chemical smell often associated with bathroom cleaners it has instead a pleasant lemon and ginger fragrance.

Even though it is fantastic that the bathroom cleaner is kind to my skin and nose it is also important that the cleaner made using ingredients derived from coconut, sugar cane, vegetables and citric acid is also effective at cleaning, which thankfully it is.  I am very impressed with the cleaning power that the Eco2Life Bath and Shower cleaner has especially considering it is made using naturally derived ingredients.  It removes dirt and grime easily and effectively, leaving our bathroom sparkling clean with a fresh clean scent and a subtle hint of lemon and ginger.

I am very impressed with all of the cleaners and would highly recommend them.  All of the cleaners smell the same to me which is surprising as they are for different cleaning chores but even though I would expect a different fragrance I like the fresh clean smell with a subtle hint of lemon and ginger that they all leave.  I love the fact that the cleaners are kind to my skin and that they are effective cleaning products that are safe to have around the house.  I am very happy with the cleaning results with all of the products cleaning effectively and leaving a clean sparkle.  I also appreciate the fact that the cleaners are made using naturally derived ingredients and are made in the UK.

Most of all I love eco2Life’s eco-friendly ethos and their unique refill and reuse system which is not only easy to use but also dramatically reduces land fill and requires less packaging.  You can purchase eco2life's cleaners on the eco2life website with starter packs costing £3.50 for a 5oml refill and a 500ml reusable spray bottle which I think is great value for money, additional refills cost £2.50.  Currently on the eco2life website you can purchase a special offer cleaning box which contains one 500ml reusable spray bottle per cleaner, 2 of each 50ml refills and 4 different coloured high quality micro fibre clothes that are worth £5.99 for the fantastic price of £9.99 (plus £5.00 delivery).

Planet Earth eco2life ‘The brilliantly simple refill system’!  

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* We were sent these eco2life cleaners to review for free, despite this I have written an honest review that contains my own words and opinions  *

Plenty Super Strong kitchen roll review.

Even though I champion reusable cloths I do have a weakness for the convenience of kitchen roll.  I always have kitchen roll in the kitchen ready to mop up spills and use kitchen roll to wipe and clean down the cooker and fridge.  Having the belief that kitchen roll is kitchen roll and that the only difference between brands is packaging and design, I was intrigued when I heard about Plenty’s new kitchen roll, Super Strong that claims to have “the cleaning power of a cloth in a paper towel”.  When I was given the opportunity to test the new Plenty Super Strong kitchen roll I was keen to put it to the test and see whether it would stand up to such an impressive claim.

Not only did Plenty send me their new Super Strong kitchen roll they also sent the rest of their kitchen roll range; the Original one, the Big one and the Fat one.  It was great to be able to compare their new Super Strong kitchen roll to the rest of the Plenty kitchen roll range and I was surprised that they have so many different kitchen roll’s in the range having only ever used the Original one before.

EcoForce Household Products Review

As I am a fan of products that are eco-friendly, when I was asked by EcoForce if I would like to review some of their products I was keen to try them because as the brand name suggests they have an eco-element. According to their website EcoForce “manufactures and supplies eco products that work”, as such I was enthusiastic to see if their products really do work and are a combination of useful, high quality products that are according to EcoForce “ ‘greener’, ‘more sustainable’, ‘more environmentally friendly’ than the alternatives currently available made from virgin materials”.

“Launched to make a difference” EcoForce’s products are more ethical, sustainable purchases compared to products on the market which are not eco-friendly. I admire EcoForce’s strong ethos and think it is fantastic that they believe it is their responsibility as manufactures to provide consumers with products that are “greener”. EcoForce say –

“We have always specialised in the design, manufacture, and distribution of household products. Everything that we manufacture is created to make life easier and we pride ourselves on our innovation, our environmental integrity and fact that what we make works and works well.”

“We are dedicated to bringing a range of affordable, useable everyday items manufactured from recycled materials to the general public. It seems ludicrous to me that so many products are manufactured from virgin materials, at great cost to our environment, when in so many instances it is entirely unnecessary.”

Daniel Neumann, EcoForce

We were sent a selection of EcoForce products, all of which are made from recycled materials and have been made as the greener and affordable alternative to other household products, providing people with an ethical option when buying household products.

Clothes Pegs.

EcoForce’s pegs are British designed and British made from 93% recycled plastic and have been created using a clever one piece design. The pegs’ unique one piece design and ingenious spring system was achieved following years of innovative and inventive design and the unique spring system used in the pegs has even won an award, winning the Design Council Millennium Products Awards. EcoForce say that when designing the pegs “an important part of the design of the eco peg was to have everything made from a single piece of plastic, making our pegs stronger, safer and more energy efficient to produce”.

My poor old washing machine is constantly on the go and I always have piles of clothes and cloth nappies galore to dry, as I try to be kind to the environment and our bank balance I only use our tumble dryer in cases of emergencies and I need something dried ASAP. Instead of using the tumble dryer I dry the washing using an indoor washing line and a clothes horse by the fire or on the very odd occasion in-between the days and days and days of rain and bad weather we seem to always have, when we do have nice weather I hang the washing outside to dry on the line, where they dry brilliantly thanks to the wind and sunshine. As I try to dry the piles of washing in an eco-friendly way I use lots of pegs to hang them on the washing lines but hate it when the pegs get grubby and the metal parts get rusty which leaves marks on the washing.

I was more than happy to try EcoForce’s pegs as I can never have enough pegs for the piles of never-ending washing I have to dry. Since getting EcoForce’s pegs I have used them every day and I absolutely love them! You might be thinking ‘they are just pegs, why would you rave about pegs??’ but as I use pegs every day and get annoyed when I buy new pegs and they break, rust quickly, leave marks and stains on my washing or are not able to withstand gripping heavier items of clothing and nappies in place on the line; so when I find pegs that are high quality and work perfectly for my needs I do get a little giddy with enthusiasm (sad I know but what can I say I am easily pleased and drying cloth nappies, seeing beautiful fluff hanging from the washing line is part of my cloth nappy love and pegs go hand in hand with this).

I think the clever design of the pegs is great and I have been very impressed with how well they grip clothes on the line; they are very strong and easily hold heavier items of clothing such as jeans and towels without breaking, also I have used them a few times outside when it has not been raining and they hold clothes in place even on very windy days. As well as boasting a “hurricane proof grip” the pegs are also frost proof. The clever spring system is very strong and robust, even when I have put a lot of pressure on the pegs they have not broken. I think that due to the design and quality craftsmanship they are very tough and resilient and I would be very surprised if they broke and I think these pegs will outlive all of my other pegs.

As well as being very practical and a great design the pegs also look good and I like the fresh yellow and green colours which are colours that I associate with eco-friendliness. As the pegs do not have metal springs they will not rust leaving stains on clothes and broken springs will not be a problem, also because they are made with plastic rather than wood I do not have to worry about unsightly wood stains.

The pegs can cost £1.25 for a bag of 24 pegs which I think is amazing value for money for practical, strong pegs that are eco-friendly. EcoForce also make a peg basket which like the pegs are also made from 93% recycled plastic. The basket looks great and I like the fact that a basket can hold up to 72 pegs and has a unique stackable packaging design. The basket with 24 pegs can be bought for an impressive bargain price of £2.6o; I am definitely going to have to find a local shop to get a basket and some more of these brilliant pegs.

Clothes line.

We were also sent a clothes line which has been made from 89% recycled plastic. The washing line is 20 meters in length which I think is ample for most households. Its break strength is an impressive 30kg which again I think is strong enough for most households’ clothes washing needs.

The line is strong and has easily withstood a lot of washing. I love the bright green colour of the clothes line; it looks fresh and like the pegs the colours reminds me of the environment. I love the fact that the line is recycled and would not be able to tell from looking at it that it is made from such a large percentage of recycled plastic compared to lines that are made from unused, new plastic. The clothes line costs £1.55.

Bag grips.

Made from 93% recycled plastic EcoForce’s bag grips are a one piece design. The pegs are dishwasher proof and can be used safely in the freezer as they are frost proof.

I am very impressed with these plastic bag grips; they have a very strong grip and are easy to use. They are so useful and I have found them very handy for bagging up left over food and for securing a variety of bags and items. As well as being eco-friendly due to the fact that they are made with recycled plastic the bag grips also help you reduce food waste as food can be bagged up for future use rather than chucked into the bin.

As the bag grips are freezer safe they are great for closing vegetable bags in the freezer saving vegetables from escaping the bags. They are perfect for securing items together, keeping things enclosed and for keeping food fresh and sealed. The bag grips are large enough that a secure grip can be achieved but they are not too big to get in the way or stick out so that they are knocked. 

The bag grips are £1.25 for 12 which I think is fantastic value for money for a well-made, practical item that is eco-friendly.

Sponges and scourers.

EcoForce have a range of sponges and scourers that are made using recycled material. As EcoForce aim to produce everyday items that are made from recycled materials they thought it would be a good idea to create a product that is used in daily life, the ordinary kitchen sponge, using recycled materials. They set out to make an ethically produced practical product that would absorb spills and remove difficult stains, using unused clean foam that would have gone to landfill from companies who manufacture foam products. EcoForce break up the foam that would have been discarded by other companies, they then compress the bits of foam together to create the EcoForce sponge.

We were sent a pack of heavy duty sponge scourers. The sponges are super absorbent, are very useful and are easy to handle because they are shaped. The heavy duty scourer is great for removing baked on food and the sponge is great for cleaning surfaces and dishes. I think the sponges look rather funky where you can see the multiple bits of foam that have been compressed together to create a recycled sponge.

In addition to the heavy duty sponge scourer you can also purchase a non-scratch sponge scourer and a non-scratch bathroom sponge scourer. The sponge scourers cost £1.25 for a pack of 2.

The scourers are made from at least 90% recycled fibre and are available in heavy duty or non-scratch. The heavy duty scourers are great for cleaning oven shelves and bake on food. The non-scratch scourers are as effective as the heavy duty ones but are gentler and are ideal for cleaning pots, pans and baking tins; getting them clean without causing any scratches. I like that both of the scourers are contoured for easy grip. Even though they are made using recycled materials the scourers are just as effective as scourers made with virgin materials. Both the heavy duty and the non-scratch scourers cost £1.25 for a pack of 3 which I think is great value for money and similar to non-eco-friendly scourers on the market.

Multipurpose cloths.

EcoForce’s multipurpose cloths are made using recycled material which is good for the environment as it helps reduce landfill, allows crop land to be used for food production and saves energy. The cloths are quilted and Z stitched for strength. As the cloths are multipurpose they are suitable for use on any surface, can be used wet or dry and are machine washable.

I really like these cloths; they are great for cleaning so many things such , they are a great size and its useful that they can be used wet or dry. I have used them in so many different ways including mopping up spilt drinks, wiping up little man’s mess from eating, dusting surfaces and cleaning worktops to name just a few ways these cloths have come in handy. The cloths are super absorbent and I love that the super soft quilted material traps dirt and mess rather than spread it around, leaving surfaces and items sparklingly clean. As I am a fan of reusable wipes I love the fact that as EcoForce’s multipurpose cloths are machine washable they can be washed and reused again and again which saves money in the long run as instead of having to throw away cloths and buy more you can reuse these more than once.

The multipurpose cloths cost £1.25 for a pack of 2 cloths which I think is good value for money especially when you consider they are eco-friendly due to being made from recycled material and that they can be washed and reuse.

Dusters.

EcoForce’s dusters are made from recycled materials and can be used for polishing and dusting a variety of items and surfaces, being safe for use on glass, mirrors, wood, furniture, car interiors and shoes. The dusters can be used both wet and dry.

The dusters are super soft and are brilliant for polishing and dusting. I like that the dusters pick up and remove dust rather than simply smearing dust. I have used the dusters for cleaning numerous surfaces and they have left furniture, the TV, glass and ornaments dust free and sparkling. I am not sure if these dusters can be machine washed, I think it would be beneficial if they could be so that they can be reused. The dusters are a great size, they are thinner than dusters I normally use however this does not affect their effectiveness.

The EcoForce dusters can be purchased for £1.25 for a pack of 10.

I like the fact that EcoForce is a family business and that the majority of their products are made in the UK in their factory in Wellingborough. I admire EcoForce’s strong ethos and aim to provide people with eco-friendly household products and I think it is a breath of fresh air to see ethically made everyday household products available on the market. I also like that on their website EcoForce have a number of interesting ‘Green Facts’ which highlights the need to be a little greener.

I am impressed with the range of EcoForce products, they are practical and effective and I love that as they are made from recycled materials they are a “greener” alternative to the products I had been using previously. I like the fact that thanks to EcoForce I can now use eco-friendly household products, all without a big price tag. The extensive range of EcoForce products are all high quality and each product if functional and practical, which helps make household chores less of a chore. Due to the fact that the products are great and are all eco-friendly I will definitely be purchasing more of the products, with the recycled peg basket being top on my list.

EcoForce products can be purchased at leading supermarkets, independent retailers and online; there is a list of stockists on the EcoForce website. The range of EcoForce products is available in the UK and overseas.

More information about EcoForce.

* EcoForce kindly sent us these products to review for free, despite this I have written an honest review that contains my own words and opinions unless stated *

Dishmatic Review

As a busy mum with a very active toddler I like products and gadgets that are practical and useful which make my life a little bit easier.  Juggling household chores and entertaining little man definitely keeps me busy, thankfully little man is very good and even helps me with jobs.  Of all of the chores I do at home I seem to spend so much time washing up dishes, it seems never ending and even after everything has been cleaned, dried and put away, throughout the day there is always something else that needs washing.  Little man’s cup and the removable tray on his highchair are washed constantly and as I like to make homemade food for little man and bake cakes there are always pots, pans and baking trays needing to be cleaned.  We don’t have a dishwasher so everything is washed by hand and as there is always something else to wash my sensitive hands dry out quickly from washing up so much and I seem to waste washing up liquid and water using too much especially when only washing up a couple of things.  As I love products that make life a tad easier I was delighted when I was given the chance to review some Easy Do products.  I was keen to see if they could help make washing up less of a chore especially as they claim that their products are “making life easier”.