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Friday, January 2, 2009

Better Life Review & Giveaway!


Do you dread cleaning the house because you know the second that you start cleaning you will have an instant headache from all the harsh chemicals in your cleaning products? Better Life Green Cleaning Products will change the way you look at cleaning products! Better Life makes cleaning products that are safe for the environment and your family. Better Life products are made from all natural products and are free of harsh chemicals.

Many traditional products on the market today can cause ‘respiratory problems, nausea, headaches, and skin irritation, and contribute to many more ailments.’ Because Better Life products are free from chemicals, this is something you no longer have to worry about.

Better Life strives to offer the best eco-friendly cleaning product out there. This is what they had to say, “With all the harsh chemicals gone, you’d wonder how Better Life products perform. Our products are setting the standard for green cleaning products. That’s not just a claim; we can back it up. As for traditional solvent-based cleaners? Bring ’em on. Yup, even without solvents, silicones, VOCs, ethoxylates, petroleum–based ingredients, or harsh surfactants they really do work better. Better technologies. Better thinking. Better chemistry. Better solutions. That’s what Better Life’s about.”

Better Life products can be purchased online from http://www.drugstore.com/, http://www.delight.com/ and http://www.dtep.com/.

Review
I had a chance to test out Better Life’s products. My favorite was the what-EVER! All purpose cleaner. I love this product because it is safe to use it pretty much everywhere in my house: countertops, sinks, walls, floors, showers and even in my fridge. I really love the versatility that this product offers!

I love that this product is almost completely free of odor. I no longer have headaches after cleaning small-enclosed areas, such as the bathroom. It teaches me that your space doesn’t have to smell like a chemical or perfume factory to really be clean. I think it is great that this product is eco-friendly yet still does a great job; leaving no streaks and no residue.

The most important part of this product for me is that it is residue-free and non-toxic. Recently, I was cleaning the house before my nephew came over and I was using traditional cleaning products on everything. It got me wondering how safe they really were for him. Sure they were killing the bacteria, but what about the harsh chemicals now in the air and on the floors, furniture, etc. Everyone knows that babies get to that age where they are curious and want to try out everything. What if he was to put something in his mouth that I cleaned with these traditional cleaners? This really got me concerned. Now, I am happy to say that with Better Life, I no longer have to worry about this same situation. I feel confident knowing that the cleaning products I use are safe for everyone!

How many winners will there be? Two.

What can you win? Each winner will receive a starter kit of Better Life natural cleaning products (one glass cleaner, one gentle scrubber, one all purpose cleaner & one floor cleaner).

To enter, please visit Better Life’s site, then come back here and tell me which product you’d like to try and why. This question must be answered to gain an entry in the giveaway.

Each of the following will give you one extra entry in the giveaway. Please make sure to leave a separate comment for each thing you do:
-Telling me what you like about Better Life’s approach/philosophy.-Subscribing to my blog. Do not forget to activate your subscription.
-Adding my button to your blog sidebar.
-Following me on Twitter (ihchicky). Please make sure to leave your Twitter name in your comment.
-Posting a message about this giveaway with a link back here on Twitter. Make sure to leave a link to your twitter message in your comment. You can do this once a day. Please make sure to come back each day and leave another comment with your new twitter message link.
-Blogging about this giveaway on your blog. Please make sure to leave a link to your blog post in your entry.

This giveaway will end on Monday, January 12th at 11:59pm (Central Standard Time). After the giveaway has ended, the winner will be picked randomly using random.org. EMAIL RULES: In order to win, you must provide a valid email. I will be notifying the winner by email only. Please make sure your blog profile includes your email address and make sure that it is visible. If you do not have a blogger account, please make sure you have included your email address in your post. If there is no email address provided, to contact the winner, another person will be chosen. The winner will have 48 hours to respond to the winning email notification with their complete mailing address (I will be forwarding all this information to the sponsor), If this information is not received within 48 hours, a new winner will be chosen. This giveaway is open to residents of Canada and the US!


Good Luck!

474 comments:

       
Eli's Lids said...

My favorite product is the what-ever. I love their green apporach. My son has really bad asthma so we are slowly going green to help out his health. It would be really smart of them to market to moms who have kids with asthma. ER visits and our breathing medication cost over $100 a month!! One way to prevent triggers is to keep a VERY clean house... and one of the triggers is cleaning products so it is best to use natural cleaners.
http://elislids.blogspot.com/

diesel51 said...

The glass cleaner because when my kids brush their teeth and rinse, I think they deliberately spit on the mirror.

Fangirl Jen said...

I'd like to try the What-Ever cleaner. I am trying to use less toxic cleaners around my home.

mar said...

I would like to try "Even the Kitchen Sink". My kitchen sink gets stained on a daily basis, and it is so time consuming to clean without scratching it. This product looks like it would help reduce time and scratch marks!

Anastasia said...

i like to try even the kitchen sink prodcut because it's good for stainless sink

Anastasia said...

i like this part

Over 99% of the ingredients we use are natural or derived from natural, renewable resources, and the formulas have no aquatic or terrestrial toxicity

MT said...

My favorite is the What-ever...i love that it can be used for so many different uses!

Anonymous said...

I Can See Clearly, Wow! The bathroom mirrors at my house are awful!
KawaiiNeko2008 (at) aol (dot) com

CrazyDaisy said...

I like the What Ever - green all-purpose cleaner I like that I can use it on everything and I wouldn't need different cleaning products.

Feisty Frugal and Fabulous said...

2am Miracle for sure!!! I love knowing it's safe to use in my daughter's nursery, but will do a good job!

Feisty Frugal and Fabulous said...

What I like about Better Life's approach is that they appeal to everyone because they don't take themselves too seriously. What I mean is that they're not some snotty corporate company, with a name like "Even the Kitchen Sink!" or "2am Miracle" you know they relate to you as a normal person like they are.

Dana said...

I would like to try the 2am miracle because its safe to use in the nursery on any thing your baby can put out ;)

Dana said...

I like there aproach to safe cleaning because I think that people are starting to realize just how important it is. Good for them

kathemc(at)gmail(dot)com said...

I would like to use the "I can see clearly WOW" -- need a good streak-free film-free glass cleaner, and love that it's also gluten-free!

kathemc(at)gmail(dot)com said...

I love that over 99% of the ingredients they use are natural or derived from natural, renewable resources, and the formulas have no aquatic or terrestrial toxicity.

cdziuba said...

I would love to try the "What Ever Cleaner". I like that it can be used on multiple surfaces.

cdziuba said...

I like that their formulas for their products are non-toxic.

peg42 said...

These products sound so interesting. I too don't like using harsh chemicals in my home. I'd be really interested in trying the What-Ever cleaner.
Thanks so much for this giveaway.

Joan said...

I'm especially interested in trying Even the Kitchen Sink!! That's where I think many household germs live. What great products!!
Thanks for the opportunity!!

Joan Elliott
hi_joan_elliott@hotmail.com

cstironkat said...

All of our products have rapid biodegradation profiles. Over 99% of the ingredients we use are natural or derived from natural. That is what I like about their products.

cstironkat said...

I would like to try even the kitchen sink. I always make such a mess so this would be great.

Kimberly L said...

I would really like to try out the what-EVER , I like the all natural aspect of using on absolutely everything. The added plus is no rinsing needed.

brn2lisn(at)gmail(dot)com

Purplemommi said...

2am Miracle. I need that! I am always cleaning one or the other of the three P's.

Amandatinkerbell said...

I'd like to try the kitchen sink cleaner. It seems I'm always cleaning the sink and the bathtub!

Amandatinkerbell said...

I have your button on my sidebar!
http://babygiveaway.blogspot.com/

Princess Golden Hair said...

I love Even the Kitchen Sink because our downstairs sink needs cleaning

teechbiz at gmail dot com

Emily N. said...

The Even The Kitchen Sink product would help me save energy by allowing me to use less elbow grease.

Amandatinkerbell said...

I blogged about it:
http://babygiveaway.blogspot.com/2009/01/everything-up-close-eco-friendly.html

intensev5 said...

I would love to try the I Can See Clearly, WOW!™ glass cleaner because I always have streaks when I use other glass cleaners. Thanks for the great contest:)

Carol said...

I would love to win Even the Kitchen Sink.
libertythreads@charter.net

slylady said...

I would like to try the What ever cleaner. I have limited storage space and having one product do the work of 3 or 4 different ones appeals to me. Thanks for this giveaway.

juedy said...

I'd like to try the what-Ever. It seems adaptable for many cleaning chores.

mverno said...

i like "even the kitchen sink" cleaning would be so much easier

Anonymous said...

I'd love the try the What-EVER! I have three kids, ranging from teenager to toddler and my house is constantly in need of cleaning. That these products wouldn't harm the toddler when he inevitably tastes whatever suface he passes is an added bonus!
erind35@yahoo.ca

NateAndJakesMom said...

I would love to try 2 different products, the What Ever and the 2am Miracle. Basically we need the whole house to be cleaned - if only they came with a housekeeper?

nateandjakesmom at gmail dot com

Beau & Lenette said...

I honestly would love everything! but I'll take the What-EVER! We went chemical free a few years back and I'm always looking for a good green brand.

Teresa said...

The What Ever Cleaner looks good to me!
TRigell at aol dot com

Jennifer said...

I would like to try the what-EVER all-purpose cleaner because I love a product that you can use on everything!! It's a one-stop solution!

jls_wss2003 at yahoo dot com

Danielle M. said...

I would really like to try the 2am miracle. I love that it can clean nearly anything.

Sommer said...

i like the product What Ever..
Cuz i can use it whenever and whatever.

janetfaye said...

I would like to try Even The Kitchen Sink because it is gentle and safe.

The hard abrasive cleansers that I have used, left damage on my sink.

Thank you!

janetfaye (at) gmail (dot) com

mindy said...

the whatever because it seems that is what i am always cleaning thanks for the contest minsthins(at)optonline(dot)net

Cataroo said...

I like that their products exceed the standards for biodegradability! And BOY -- would i LOVE to try the what-EVER!! This stuff sounds amazing!!

Thanks for a great giveaway!!

Stacie said...

I'd love to try the I Can See Clearly Wow because I have a glass table that constantly needs cleaning.

Stacie said...

I've got your button.
http://stacievaughansblog.blogspot.com/

Deirdre said...

I would love to try the 2am Miracle - I think it might help with the sickies with the kiddies

deirdreokeeffe11(at)yahoo(dot)com

Andreah @ Life's A Hoot said...

I would like to try the Even the Kitchen sink because it can clean almost anything.

Anonymous said...

I WOULD LIKE TOTRY THE WHATEVER PRODUCT. I HAVE A SMALL DOG AND THERE ARE ALWAYS MESSES TO CLEAN UP.

Anonymous said...

The what-ever sounds wonderful. My son has asthma allergy issues and we have to be so careful what we use to clean with.

slatelee@yahoo.com

K. Cleaver said...

I'd love to try the 2am Miracle. It would be great to have when our new baby arrives.

Kaycee & Russ said...

What a great giveaway! I am trying greener cleaners since I am planning a pregnancy! I would love to try the "what-ever"!

Kayceewilliams@gmail.com

Shari & Andrew said...

I want to try the 2am miracle--I have a new baby and this cleaner looks like it will definately tackle all of the things that he dishes outs!

~Dawn C said...

I'm all about the 2am Miracle- I can't stand poop/pee and anything that makes it easier for me is a winner in my book

Shari & Andrew said...

I like how their products are safe and natural--yet effectve. We have so much toxins that surround us already. I think that it is great that they made products that I am not afraid to use around my three month old son. I also love how their products are biodegradable and safe for marine life as well (since we all know how many of our yucky chemicals go down our storm drains to mingle with the poor fish out there!)

Anonymous said...

i think i would like the what-ever unexpectedprincess16@yahoo.com

Stephen said...

like someone else said, that whatever stuff that you can use on everything is just cool. I'd like to try these products.

Tammi said...

I'd like to try 'even the kitchen sink'!!!

Thanks for the chance!

Tammi said...

Tweet!

Win a Better Life starter kit! http://tinyurl.com/87a57b

The Mom said...

I love the what-ever cleaner! I just want to grab a bottle and go!

sassandfras at gmail dot com

Caroline said...

The 2 AM Miracle! I don't have baby humans, but I have three kitties, and this product would be safe and handy for cleaning up their messes.

windycindy said...

Hello! What a wonderful prize giveaway contest. I have trouble finding a glass cleaning product that doesn't leave streaks. Their product that I would like to try is I Can See Clearly, Wow! Please enter me in your drawing! Many thanks, Cindi
jchoppes[at]hotmail[dot]com

windycindy said...

I like how they look for effective ingredients for their products, but also for the highly biodegradable ones. Thanks for the great contest.
Cindi
jchoppes[at]hotmail[dot]com

windycindy said...

I am a subscriber to your site. Cindi
jchoppes[at]hotmail[dot]com

crystal said...

I have studied Natural Health and i know how bad chemicals can be, for little ones and pets especially!!! Better Life sounds like a great alternative:)

cyclona66@aol.com

zoe hunter said...

I love the what-ever. The name is cute and....

No rinsing. No residue.

This is a gluten-free cleaning product.

Nice! Thanks for another fab contest. Happy New Year.

Dina said...

I'd like to try Even the kitchen sink - it can be used on many surfaces without scratching or scrubbing hard.

Dina said...

I like the fact that they are green - and love the funny product names.

lsfish said...

I love natural products, "Even the kitchen sink" is one I would like to try because it can be used in lots of different areas.

silverbele said...

I would like to try the all purpose cleaner first. I am interested in going greener

betty R.~Simply Southern said...

i want to try ''I Can See Clearly''.every glass cleaner promises no streaks and guess what..STREAKS AND GRIME!''.i would love to put this to the test.I love clear windows and mirrors...i love the fact that they are non toxic.One of my resoulutions is try and go as free as possibles.lots of little ones in the house a lot(2 at the moment sleeping soundly ;) ) and i hate the chemicals i leave when cleaning...
thanks for the intro and the chance.

oldplace.betty(at)gmail.com

Plowlady said...

I have always agreed with a much better way of cleaning without all the chemicals...I use vinegar for everything from cleaning windows to dissinfecting the bathroom--the only problem is, hubs HATES the smell..I NEED a better way!

mariannakeough at hotmail.com

gahome2mom said...

I would like to try the what-EVER! I think my daughters will need the 2 am MIRACLE! Thanks for the giveaway.

Jackie said...

One product I would like to try is I Can See Clearly, WOW! because glass cleaner seems to be the product I use most in my house..on windows, mirrors, the kitchen stove, etc.

Jackie said...

One thing that I like about the company is that they give back. A percentage of their profits go to non–profit organizations who share their vision and passion for monk–like cleanliness in our houses, lives and planet.

Deborah said...

I'd like to try I Can See Clearly WOW! because no matter what I use, my windows streak. Thanks for the chance to win.

nauticalwheelers said...

I like Whatever because it has so many uses. Most household cleaners give me a headache so I am searching for something that works and will not make me sick!

TaraB12 said...

I would love to try the "Even the Kitchen Sink" because we have a new kitchen and I am constantly trying to make sure it stays clean and fresh.

nauticalwheelers said...

I like Whatever because it has so many uses and hopefully won't give me a headache like most household cleaners.

idahomom said...

I would like to try the Whatever Cleaner. I hate having a cleaner for each thing.

toughturtles said...

what-EVER! All purpose cleaner a all purpose not to worry cleaner

smoran69 said...

wonderful contest. I have changing all my cleaning products to green, but the bathroom cleaner I found smell terrible. I'm always open to trying new things.
Thanks

alissa said...

I would love to try the What Ever! These products look awesome! thanks.

coriwestphal said...

I'd like to try Even the Kitchen Sink on my cooktop. It sounds like a gentle enough cleaner and I have a hard time finding something that cleans it without being super harsh. Thanks!

coriwestphal said...

Their philosophy is to make products that are safe for kids, pets, and the earth. I like their mission statement that says "safe on all surfaces, even the one we live on". That is really clever.

coriwestphal said...

And I've twittered the contest. I just can't figure out how to post a direct link to my tweet so here's a link to my id page. http://twitter.com/coriwestphal

tami said...

i like how they give back. they don't just make something good but they do something good :)

denyse said...

What-EVER.... I love that there's no rinsing needed and that it's good on everything!

grannyvon said...

I am a subscriber. and I like the fact that there are just a few products that cover EVERTHING. I hate to get so many products and not like any of them.

grannyvon said...

I would like to try the 2AM Miracle or rather give it to my friend who will have triplets coming home soon. Any one who has multiples know that they all have to go pretty much together. Triple, Whooo Weee!

Jean said...

I would try the I can see Clearly Wow, as my windows seriously need cleaning without streaking

samsakara said...

I would love to try the What-ever product since always cleaning random things due to my wild son.

samsakara@twcny.rr.com

judybrittle said...

I really think what-EVER sounds great. I mean I can use in anywhere. Thank you so much!

judybrittle said...

I like the idea that a percentage of their profits go to non–profit organizations who share their vision and passion for monk–like cleanliness in our houses, lives and planet.

Tamara said...

I would love to try the What-EVER! cleaner because it sounds like it will tackle any cleaning job without using several other products too.
tamben7996(at)aol(dot)com

Tamara said...

I love the fact that their company 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. They care about the health of everything and everyone.
tamben7996(at)aol(dot)com

shelley said...

I like the what-ever all purpuse cleaner no residue is great and safe for my grandkids that have alergies thanks.

tiff said...

i want to try the "whatever all purpose cleaner" because it can be used to clean anything!

texan_michael(AT)yahoo(DOT)com

Tara said...

I like I can see clearly, wow because I hate the smell of windex and always wish I could have a better alternative.

Tonya said...

I want to try even the kitchen sink.I have the worst trouble with my sink.

Shelley said...

I would like to try I can see cleary WOW. I would like to try these products because I am so sensitive to chemicals.

Thanks for a great giveaway.

tskrush (at) cox (dot) net

alycep said...

I think the what EVER all purpose cleaner would be my favorite. It would have the most uses and with 7 cats I have plenty of places to make the most of it!

apoalillo at hotmail.com

Zenas said...

The what-EVER since it is all purpose, I need something that I can use in every room and on all types of surfaces.

verdere at gmail dot com

Roxy said...

I would like to try out what-EVER since it seems most versatile good first try out product.

Anonymous said...

I would like to try Even the Kitchen sink cleanser to get all the unrecognizable stuff off my counters and such. cardeb2@verizon.net

chani said...

With a toddler, whatEVER sounds like a great idea.

chani.adams(at)gmail.com

chani said...

I love that 99% of their ingredients are from natural or renewable sources.

chani.adams(at)gmail.com

Mama Hill said...

I would like to try the 2 am miracle...need I say more? Thanks!

angelacisco said...

I would like to try the what-EVER! all purpose cleaner because I can use it everywere

Crochet by Momma J said...

I would like to try the What-EVER because I have such a hard time when cleaning the shower - all those fumes in that enclosed space kill me!

Marianne
mjackson(at)wwhgd(dot)com
www.crochetbymommaj.etsy.com
www.crochetbymommaj.blogspot.com

Crochet by Momma J said...

I'm a subscriber!

Marianne
mjackson(at)wwhgd(dot)com
www.crochetbymommaj.etsy.com
www.crochetbymommaj.blogspot.com

Crochet by Momma J said...

I have your button on my blog!

Marianne
mjackson(at)wwhgd(dot)com
www.crochetbymommaj.etsy.com
www.crochetbymommaj.blogspot.com

Crochet by Momma J said...

I follow you on Twitter!

Marianne
mjackson(at)wwhgd(dot)com
www.crochetbymommaj.etsy.com
www.crochetbymommaj.blogspot.com

Steph said...

I would like to try the I Can See Clearly WOW product. I think it would do a great job on my dog's nose prints that are constantly all over the back windows of the car. It's hard to find a product that doesn't streak.
crisp_stephanie@hotmail.com

Aleda said...

"Even the kitchen sink" looks *awesome*! I have trouble getting enough elbow grease to clean the tub without heavy-duty chemicals, and I would love to get my tub clean without breathing in who-knows-what.

Reva Skie said...

I would like to try the WhatEver cleanser, I need a good all purpose cleanser.

Proud Wife of a U.S. Soldier said...

Even the kitchen sink would be useful. It would not harm hands as other cleaners may.

Cynthya said...

I'd like to try Even the Kitchen Sink because I hate to clean sinks and I'm hoping this would make it easier. Thanks for the giveaway!

oneinamil23 said...

all purpose cleaner - those are the best!!

autumn398 (at) yahoo.com

Robyn said...

The What-ever cleaner looks like a great all purpose spray. My boys have allergies and I've been using natural for a while now. And I have noticed a difference!
Thanks for the giveaway

- Marybeth I. said...

I would like to try whatever or even the kitchen sink - I like multi-purpose cleansers. I like that these are safe and effective!

- Marybeth I. said...

blogged - http://bloggysweeps.blogspot.com/2009/01/everything-up-close-better-life-review.html

Jesica said...

I like the what-ever all purpose cleaner. And I LOVE that these are safe for around kids - and also safe enough that I can let my kids USE them to clean up their own messes!

Deborah Wellenstein said...

I would like to see I Can See Clearly, WOW! I have never been able to get my windows streak-free. Thanks!

Anonymous said...

I would probably choose the what-EVER! All purpose cleaner. I am all about multi-tasking!
elissa at huebert dot org

Michelle S. said...

The what-EVER! I like that there is no rinsing and no residue, and it seems like you really can use this on what ever! I liked that it is sold thru drugstore.com so will be checking the products out next time I shop there.

Michelle S. said...

http://twitter.com/buckyandtux/status/1094564932
Tweet! @buckyandtux

cpullum said...

I have a problem cleaning my sink are so I would love to try the Even the Kitchen Sink!!
Carla
cpullum(at)yahoo(dot)com

   

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