I’m sure you are looking forward to Super Bowl Sunday, right?  Well just remember this.. you can win some great prizes from Downy during the game.  Learn more at the bottom of this post.

Meanwhile, have you heard about Downy Unstopables™?

Downy Unstopables™ is an in-wash scent booster that adds a boost of freshness that stays “feisty” until the next wash.   Don’t you hate it when you buy a detergent that you think smells amazing, in hopes of your clothes actually smelling good beyond the initial wash, and then the smell dissipates by the time you hang the clothes up? As Amy Sedaris says in the Downy Unstopables™ demo video, Unstopables work in any type of washing machine.. front load, top load, back load, side load.. ok, I think she’s kidding there at the end.   You simply add the Unstopables directly to the washing machine (not the detergent dispenser).  You use Unstopables along with your regular detergent and fabric softener.  The Unstopables scent stays strong throughout daily activities and keeps clothes fresh in your closet until you wear them – up to an astounding twelve weeks in your closet.

I will be using the more masculine scent of the two Unstopables scents on my 12 year old son’s clothes.  He can’t seem to get the whole washing his clothes thing down and I’ve hit the point where I refuse to do his laundry for him every week.  Downy Unstopables™ will help his laundry smell fresh and clean for up to 12 weeks.  I won’t tell him that though, or he’ll never do laundry!

Downy Unstopables™ adds a feisty, fresh twist to Super Bowl Sunday with their pre-game ad

Downy is going to shake up Super Bowl Sunday by recapturing the magic of the past and freshening up one of the game’s most memorable commercials – Coca Cola’s 1980 advertisement featuring the legendary “Mean” Joe Greene of the Pittsburgh Steelers.  This time around, 22 years later, Greene joins Downy Unstopables spokesperson, actress and author Amy Sedaris, to bring a new and fresh meaning to the ad.  The 1980 commercial brings a smile to my face.

Get a sneak-peek of the commercial before it airs, as well as outtakes from the shoot,  by visiting the Downy YouTube page.  Downy’s remake of the classic Super Bowl advertisement will air on Sunday, February 5th  between 5:30 and 6:00 pm.

Downy Twitter Super Bowl Sunday Giveaways!

Each time a team scores a touchdown, people who tweet the hashtag #TouchDowny at the Downy Twitter account (@Downy) will be eligible to win Downy products and Unstopable Fan Packages, so be sure to follow @Downy Tweet as those touchdowns are scored!

Disclosure: This is a sponsored post.  Downy product and additional incentives were provided to me.  All opinions stated are my own.

Be sure to store Unstopables out of reach of children.

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Did you know that Scotch-Brite has a line of 7 bathroom cleaning products to help you tackle even the toughest bathroom cleaning tasks and that every single one of them is extremely useful?

Each of Scotch-Brite’s bathroom cleaning products serves a very specific purpose.  For example, the  Shower & Bath Scrubber, my favorite, has a heavy duty extendable handle that allows you to clean from the ceiling to the floor without getting on a step stool.   I scratched out tub once when I put a wooden step stool in it.. not good.  The Shower & Bath Scrubber is the perfect way to make your bath and shower sparkle from top to bottom easily.  My 11 year even old uses it.. not because he wants to.

My husband’s favorite Scotch-Brite bathroom cleaning product is the Grout Scrubber.   He got great satisfaction watching the tile grout go from a grungy brown to it’s original off-white color.  It’s such an easy tool to use.  I know I’m very lucky that my husband enjoys cleaning.

I used to use q-tips to clean around the faucet base but now I use Scotch-Brite’s Non-Scratch Angle Scrubber.  This is a great product for getting that orangy build-up off the base of the faucet and tub stopper.  Don’t tell me I’m the only one who has that  problem?   I use the scrubber side to get the grime off then the sponge side to wipe it away.  This also works well on awkward areas like the little bolt covers on the toilet.. ew gross.

Having a cleaning tool for each area of the bathroom saves moms time.  I have found that the more specific the tool, the more efficient it is and thus, it saves you time.  For example, if I use a big fork to strain pasta, that doesn’t work well, right?  I lose a lot of pasta!  But when I use a strainer to strain my pasta, I don’t loose the pasta and that saves me time!  You get what I mean, right?  Use the right tools for the job and you’re bound to save time and energy!

You’ll find these and other Scotch-Brite products at local retailers nationwide. Check out Scotch-Brite Special Offers and contests!

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Disclosure: This review was made possible by Mom Spark Media. I was provided product in exchange for the review.  Thoughts are my own.  

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We have two kids.. no pets, and no bears (Madelyn asked me to throw that in) and we mop our floors two or three days a week just so the floors look decent. When we don’t mop at least twice a week, you’d think we have a family of gnomes living in our crawl space that come upstairs to romp around on the hardwoods every night.

We’ve used Libman cleaning products for years.  We use Libman dish brushes and brooms, and we now use Libman’s new Freedom! Spray Mop.

Between spilled juice, ice cream, and dropped food, and who knows what else, I’m sure your floors get as messy as ours.  Especially if you have pets that track dirt and mud in the house.   I am a HUGE fan of spray mops so when I first learned about the Libman Freedom! Spray Mop I was intrigued to say the least.  Then I got one and put my son right to work!  HA!  Just kidding.. I put my husband right to work.

Libman Freedom! Spray Mop

The mop head rotates completely, so you can easily get into tight spots and get your entire floor clean.  The spray handle is easy to work and the mop doesn’t require batteries or a special solution.

About the Libman Freedom! Spray Mop:

• No batteries required
• Self-powered solution sprayer has a comfort fit trigger
• You control how much you spray to clean those solution-sensitive surfaces
• Scratch-free, removable, machine washable cleaning pad
• Use any solution or water for a gentle clean
• Can be used on wood, vinyl, ceramic, marble, and stone floors

The mop is made in the USA by a 4th-generation family-owned company.  You can find it in the mop and broom section of your local store at a suggested retail price of $19.99 to $24.99. For more information about the mop, visit this link- and if you’re on Facebook, drop by the Libman Company’s Facebook page.

For a limited time you will find a $5 rebate on the Libman website here.

Follow Libman on Facebook here.

Enjoy!

GIVEAWAY!
We are giving a lucky reader a Libman Freedom! Spray Mop!  Details coming soon.

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Raise your hand if you love cleaning? I don’t see many hands up. OK, now raise your hand if you love vacuuming. I see hands! Yes, they are all in my imagination, but that’s OK, right? Vacuuming is satisfying. I love vacuuming so much that I have a vacuum on every level of my house.. of which there are three.. it’s split level not a castle, bummer.   There’s something about sucking up goldfish snacks, leaves, and tiny pieces of cut up paper that makes me feel good. Unlike most things in life, I am in control when I vacuum, especially with my Dysons.  They do their job and they are easy for me to push around.  What’s not satisfying about that?

My newest vacuum is this beautiful white Dyson DC25 Blueprint, a limited edition, wonderfully satisfying, lightweight, skinny, sleek, upright Dyson Ball vacuum.
As you can see in the photograph to the right and the video below, the Dyson DC25 Blueprint is easy enough for a 3 year old to maneuver.  You’d better watch out because once your 3 year old has her hand at your new Dyson DC25 Blueprint, she’s going to point a finger at you and tell you to “stay back Mommy!”.  The vacuum sits on a ball which is what makes for excellent maneuverability and the ball’s low center of gravity makes steering the vacuum a cinch.. even Madelyn can do it!

I’ve had the opportunity to try out several Dyson vacuums (this is the 4th in our house.. maybe we need to add a 4th level?) and I am as ecstatic about this one as all of the others. The fact that the Blueprint is white adds a new level of “ooohhh” to the mix and the ball.. gosh, the ball makes the entire vacuuming experience easier.   Out of the 4 Dysons I own, the Blueprint is my 2nd favorite because of it’s light weight and manuverability.  My #1 favorite is my Pink Dyson DC16 Root 6  which I use several times a day (really) and have for over a year.  I would love to have the Dyson 31 handheld Animal Vacuum because it has a motorized brush bar that the DC16 doesn’t.  Because we have a split level house we go up and down stairs often so they get dirty quickly and the DC31 appears to be just the right handheld for those much needed quick stair clean ups through out the day.

Here are a few of my favorite Dyson DC25 Blueprint features:

• The Blueprint is based on the Dyson Ball technology for smooth steering
• It has a HEPA filter and is certified asthma friendly
• I love the hygienic dust bin – crumbs, dust, and whatever else the kids squish into the floor are dumped from the bin with one click.
• On-board tools include a stair and crevice tool
• Incredible suction – don’t try to talk this vacuum out of sucking up your curtains if you get it too close!

I’m a busy mom and I don’t enjoy cleaning so I take all the shortcuts I can.  My Dyson vacuums help me achieve supremely clean carpets and hardwood floors quickly and efficiently.  And, like I’ve said in my previous Dyson reviews, my husband and son LOVE using the Dysons.  So, moms, all you need to get the boys to help you around the house is a sexy shiny white Dyson, and maybe a beer (or a juice box) and I am confident that you’ll have help in no time!

Here is my review of the Dyson DC28 Animal which is kept on the middle level of our house because the carpets and hardwood on this level get the most use (i.e. nasty).

Here is a short slideshow of photographs of the Dyson DC25 Blueprint

Where can I buy it? Get the lowest price here at Amazon.com.
How much is it? $529

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The Dyson DC28 upright vacuum features Root Cyclone technology so you don’t lose suction power as you clean your carpets even carpets with handfulls of goldfish snacks crumbled into the fibers, or cat hair, or.. you know what I’m getting at, especially if you’re a parent.

What’s Included

* Dyson DC28 Animal HEPA Bagless Upright Vacuum
* Mini turbine head and Flatout head
* Owner’s manual

Product Features

* 12 amps of power
Thoroughly clean carpets, bare floors and stairs.
* Bagless container
Saves time, energy, and money with no bags to buy or replace
* HEPA filter
Can be washed clean and traps more than 99.9% of dust mites, pollen and ragweed for a healthier environment.
* 13-1/2″ cleaning path
Lets you cover a wide range of flooring with every pass.
* 35′ cord
Allows you to reach a large area before needing to move on to another electrical outlet.
* Pneumatic actuator
With Airmuscle technology pulls the cleaner head deeper into the carpet to remove embedded dirt and pet hair.
* Powered cam
With 4 fingertip controls focuses suction by adjusting the brush bar while the cleaner head seals to the floor.
* High-torque clutch
Delivers power to the brush bar.
* Root Cyclone technology
Ensures suction power is constant.
* Mini turbine head and Flatout head
Tackles tough dirt and pet hair on stairs and upholstery.
* Dyson proves no loss of suction using the IEC 60312 Cl 2.9 test standard.

We have a Dyson DC21 Stowaway Canister Vacuum
that I got a couple of years ago that we use primarily for vacuuming out the car and for the stairs, while the upright design is great for vacuuming the entire house quickly and efficiently. I still use my Dyson pink DC16 Root handheld vacum every day, although I have to say that I would love the newest version, the DC31 Animal with the stronger suction for tough jobs like those that parents experience almost every day. Just like the Dyson

Learn more about the Dyson DC28 Animal or buy it on Amazon.com here.

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OMG!  If you get as excited about cleaning and gadgets as I do you will LOVE the new Swiffer WetJet. No, the one you buy at the store doesn’t come package like this one, sorry!
Swiffer and MyBlogSpark made it nearly impossible for my heart not to flutter when I received this incredible Swiffer WetJet Mission Impossible kit.

I am a huge fan of the Swiffer WetJet.  I haven’t used a traditional mop in years, over 8 to be exact.  I was thrilled to learn about the new Swiffer WetJet which has been redesigned with dual nozzles, a bigger scrubbing strip, and sturdier construction to help ensure my cleaning efforts are worth it.

Here are a few reasons you will love the new Swiffer WetJet:

• The larger scrubbing strip on the new Swiffer WetJet and the cleaning solution break up and dissolves tough messes.. no hands and knees required!
• Unlike the mop and bucket you’ve used in the past, it’s light and maneuverable, so you can easily navigate under tables and chairs.
• The Swiffer WetJet takes up minimal storage space making it easy to store in small closet areas.
• My 10 year old son loves to use the WetJet.  He uses too much solution most of the time (he gets trigger happy!), but that’s better than not helping at all, right?

Get your hands on a Swiffer WetJet at your local super market.  You can learn more about the new Swiffer WetJet on the Swiffer web site here.

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