I am a BzzAgent and I have been asked to test the new Dove Compressed Deodorant that hit the shelves on the 4th of Feb 2013.
We all know we have access to any deodorant we desire but most of the bigger deodorant cans have a lot of gas in them that, let's face it, is not needed. Over the past 10 years Dove have been looking for new ways to have less packaging with less gas but with the same amount of protecting deodorant inside, and they have finally cracked it. How you ask? Well the new Dove Compressed can has a unique nozzle which helps to spray out less gas but still delivers the same amount of deliciously moisturising deodorant.
Sceptical are you not? Well there is absolutely no need to be. I've tested this item and I'm quite happy to provide you my findings. These of course are my own personal opinions and everyone is always best to try things themselves, but if you would rather an honest review first then you've come to the right place.
1 - Packaging - It's cute, come on it's super cute. I love it. it's sleek and has the shape that fits right into your hand, when you grip it the tin goes right in the grove between your thumb and your index finger for comfort. The nozzle has a little rubber tip which makes sure your fingers fit comfortably and don't slip. The size of the tin is the most obvious it's definitely the biggest change, and is half the size (75ml) of it's big sister tin (150ml), and I guess this is what makes it so cute, it's really small and dinky and I love it. Before big sister
tin had a lot more vacant space that was being used up by gas to help
deliver the deodorant, but with the invention of the new nozzle on the
can this has now allowed for the smaller tin with the same amount of
deodorant as before. This is definitely a bonus for all ladies, it fits snugly in your handbag so you can carry it around for those dreaded moments when you know you need a quick freshen up, but it can also be transported for those weekends away and you can put it in your hand luggage. The tin is about the same size as your average smart phone these days and if they can fit in your handbag snugly then so can your deodorant.
I also like how each tin is personalised I have, for instance, the invisible dry that I was testing and it has a sleek silver cap and a violet and white feel about the design however if you chose some of the other fragrances like for example the Pomegranate and Lemon Verbena Scent the lid is a cute and very girly pink colour and is clearly pink and white in the design, where as the Cucumber and Green Tea scent is very much a green and white colour pallet.
Now don't tell me you are not swayed by the fancy packaging because I know 9 times out of 10 we all are. No matter how much you deny it you want that cupcake with the pink frosting and sprinkles on top instead of that plain old fairy cake with nothing. I know because I too prefer that cupcake sprinkles and all. That is why I feel the packaging is such an important aspect of a product because it pulls people in, and Dove has acknowledged this and taken it on board. Ladies we love things to be attractive and we most certainly like to be seen with things that are attractive and pleasing to the eye.
I guess the major bonus of all this less packaging is the effect it has on our environment. The cans are aluminium and can be recycled, and with less gas being produced and a smaller package it is most definitely a bonus and much needed change for our environment and even if you don't recycle or don't do anything else economically, if you make one small change it makes all the difference so why not do it with your deodorant. You won't be losing anything as there is the same amount of stuff, it's just more compressed to make life more a lot easier.
2 - Fragrance - Like I mentioned before I am testing the Invisible dry anti-perspirant but I can tell you that I have never had so many comments about the fresh and springtime fragrance that lingers around me. I love to get comments on my scent, what person doesn't? Well as long as it's good I guess lol. The fragrance of Invisible dry is delicate and subtle but definitive. It's feminine but chic at the same time and not over powering at all. It's just right. Who wants to smell like they have been bathed in a bath of scent? No one, you just want it to be subtle and this deodorant definitely allows for that.
3 - The Feel and Effect and Lasting Properties - I was sceptical myself, I really was, when they say that your underarms will feel smooth and moisturised, but after using it everyday for the past month and a half I can honestly say with my hand on my heart that my skin under my arms feels much smoother to the touch. Before they would be rather rough, and could be really sore, but now they feel really nourished and dare I say it "protected". So when I was reading the tin just before doing this review I happened to come across the statement that says they use 1/4 moisturising cream and vitamin E in their product, which I think is a fantastic idea. We are moisturising our faces and our hands etc etc, so it makes sense to actually have something that will assist in moisturising our underarms. When I spray the deodorant it feels like a lovely warm cuddly blankie, it does it feels soft against my skin like it's lovingly caressing it.
Dove have indicated that their fragrance lasts up to 48 hrs, now I don't know about anyone else but I don't go 48 hrs without bathing/showering so I honestly couldn't tell you regarding this statement, but, after I shower in the morning I apply the deodorant and go to work and go about my daily routine and by night time when I come home and I'm winding down I still smell a waft of freshness and it makes me smile, and I feel confident knowing that no matter what I do and no matter how busy I am I still smell as fresh as a daisy, and I won't repel anyone that is standing within a 5 mile radius of me.
4 - Anti-White Marks - Yes, oh yes yes yes! Who out there has put on their favourite LBD or their favourite top for that special occasion, you get their and you lift your arm for some reason or another and EEK, there it is, the dreaded white marks. I don't need to worry about that now, I am quite happily sitting here with my black t-shirt on and spraying the dove over it again and again just to make sure, and I can convincingly tell you that there is no white marks on my top. So I can happily lift my arms show of the moisturised skin instead of the horrible white marks. BONUS! I guess it's all down to their micro fine anti-perspirant formulation, but in all honesty whatever it is, it's my best friend :)
5 - Price And Where To Buy It - The price is recommended at £2.49 but that is subject to discretion from retailers. For me this maybe a downfall because you can get deodrants a lot cheaper than this, I'm not sure if I could afford to pay for this if I was having to buy it every week, but knowing how long it does last i'm confident that I could actually afford to buy this when needed. The upside is as you know many major retailers have introductory and special offers on all the time, so there is plenty opportunity to get this little beauty for a really good deal, check out MySupermarket for some good deals. I have to say the price fits in line with many other major brands that are around this price and for what it does I think it's worth every penny. Who wants to pay £2.49 for a huge tin of deodorant that is full of gas, has way too much packaging and you can't carry around with you, you can't even fit it in the bathroom cabinet at home, where as the compressed tin you can! My bets are on the compressed tin, it's popular, it's a well known brand and you'll love using it so you'll want to buy it and know you are doing your bit for the environment.
You can purchase Dove compressed deodorant from local supermarkets and online retailers like for example, Tesco, Sainsbury, Asda, Boots and so forth.
6 - How Long Did It Last? - My deodrant is still going strong. I've used it everyday for the past month and a bit and plenty of others have used it to have a quick spray and it's still going strong. My last deodrant which was a bigger size I felt I wasn't really getting much out of it so I was having to reapply throughout the day, but with the new compressed version which means I am getting more anti- perspirant than I am gas I am actually using the deodorant much less. I feel I don't even need to reapply throughout the day as the fragrance and feel lasts much longer than I need it to, therefore I am using less of the product therefore making it last longer. It definately pips it's big sister tin to the post as it's not only better for the environment but it's better on me also financially as I don't need to buy deodrant so often and I can use my money to either save or buy other little luxuries. I know the length of time the deodorant lasts is dependent on individual use and how many times you use it, but for me this works.
6 - My Personal Overall Opinion - I love it. It's something that I will definately be buying in the future, knowing how long it last it does work out more economical for me than any other deodrant i've used. Of course with the price it is at I would still look around for a good deal so that I could stock up. The fragrance is feminine and attractive to me as is the overall size. It's easy just to throw in my handbag and off I go. I love, also, how I am doing my bit for the environment no matter how small I am helping to reduce co2 by swapping from my usual 150ml tin to the compressed 75ml tin with less gas inside.
I would definately recommend this product overall, the only downside I can see is the price, but that is dependent, as I mentioned, on personal use of the product. For me it works because I use it just once a day with no need to reapply but others may feel they need to use it more, so may work out a lot more expensive in the long run, but that is the beauty of retailer offers. The main upside for me is that it does exactly what it says on the tin, it's long lasting and protecting. I feel confident and feminine wearing Dove and will be maintaining use of this wee beauty from now on.
For more information go to the Dove website or Dove on Facebook for all the latest news.
Tuesday, 12 March 2013
Thursday, 5 July 2012
Yorkshire Tea - Yorkshire Gold Review
Today I collected my mail as usual and on the door mat was my sample of Yorkshire Gold Tea to sample. As I've said before when I get something to try that's it i'm hot footing it to do just that. Into the kitchen kettle on and waited the recommended 4-5 minutes or according to your personal taste.
Yorkshire Gold is a combination of malty flavours from the Aassam teas with season teas from Rwanda and the highlands of East Africa. Yorkshire Tea proudly acknowledge that they use only teas of high quality, and of course those that make one of the best cuppas you've tasted.
My sample was 2 foil wrapped teabags - woohoo I can have 2 brews instead of 1 :D - and came in a sweet little card giving all the information needed about the tea and some of their other selections. It also included a 30p off any Yorkshire Tea tea products, which in all honesty I will be using. Tea is something that I go through a heck of a lot of, even more than coffee, and I like to expand my taste, and heighten my tastebuds with all different tea experiences. I love how tea can tantalize your senses and makke you feel appreciated... if you get the right brew, you can feel like you have a hug in a mug.
So after the brewing I poured some into my favourite china cup and proceeded to the tasting test.
First off I notice the smell, it's strong but not as in an overbrewed sort of strong, it's just distinctive, and fresh. The colour was pure liquid gold, and the first sip most definately proved that fact. I could feel the smoothness of the liquid running down my throat. The taste was refreshing, and quenched my thirst. I needed something soothing, but fresh and Yorkshire Gold definately hit the spot. For me personally doing this little taste test I found that there was no horrible aftertaste that other brands can leave in your mouth, and I certainly did not fee thirsty after I had my tea. I felt even better knowing that the makers of Yorkshire Tea, Taylors of Harrogate, are certified by the Rainforest Alliance with 30% of their blend coming from Rainforest Alliance Certified Farms. I could enjoy my tea with the knowledge that those that grow the tea are being treater fairly, and so they should, especially if tea like this is being produced.
Next time you are in the tea aisle pick up a box of Yorkshire Tea, try it for yourself, you will be astounded at what this simple drink does to your senses. If you want to try before you buy then head on over to their website and request a wee sample from them. You could also check out their Facebook page where you will find a lot of information, request your tea sample, connect with other tea lovers, and find competitions galore. You can also follow Yorkshire Tea on Twitter.
Want to get the right price.. check out mysupermarket to get the best deal. At the moment they are selling for around £2.98 for 80 teabags, and £5.29 for 160 teabags. Of course as you know there are always offers in store so you never know you may pick up a bargain, but in all honesty one teabag can happily make 2 beautiful cups of tea, therefore being a bit more economical.
Sit back relax and enjoy the liquid gold :D
Yorkshire Gold is a combination of malty flavours from the Aassam teas with season teas from Rwanda and the highlands of East Africa. Yorkshire Tea proudly acknowledge that they use only teas of high quality, and of course those that make one of the best cuppas you've tasted.
My sample was 2 foil wrapped teabags - woohoo I can have 2 brews instead of 1 :D - and came in a sweet little card giving all the information needed about the tea and some of their other selections. It also included a 30p off any Yorkshire Tea tea products, which in all honesty I will be using. Tea is something that I go through a heck of a lot of, even more than coffee, and I like to expand my taste, and heighten my tastebuds with all different tea experiences. I love how tea can tantalize your senses and makke you feel appreciated... if you get the right brew, you can feel like you have a hug in a mug. So after the brewing I poured some into my favourite china cup and proceeded to the tasting test.
First off I notice the smell, it's strong but not as in an overbrewed sort of strong, it's just distinctive, and fresh. The colour was pure liquid gold, and the first sip most definately proved that fact. I could feel the smoothness of the liquid running down my throat. The taste was refreshing, and quenched my thirst. I needed something soothing, but fresh and Yorkshire Gold definately hit the spot. For me personally doing this little taste test I found that there was no horrible aftertaste that other brands can leave in your mouth, and I certainly did not fee thirsty after I had my tea. I felt even better knowing that the makers of Yorkshire Tea, Taylors of Harrogate, are certified by the Rainforest Alliance with 30% of their blend coming from Rainforest Alliance Certified Farms. I could enjoy my tea with the knowledge that those that grow the tea are being treater fairly, and so they should, especially if tea like this is being produced.
Next time you are in the tea aisle pick up a box of Yorkshire Tea, try it for yourself, you will be astounded at what this simple drink does to your senses. If you want to try before you buy then head on over to their website and request a wee sample from them. You could also check out their Facebook page where you will find a lot of information, request your tea sample, connect with other tea lovers, and find competitions galore. You can also follow Yorkshire Tea on Twitter.
Want to get the right price.. check out mysupermarket to get the best deal. At the moment they are selling for around £2.98 for 80 teabags, and £5.29 for 160 teabags. Of course as you know there are always offers in store so you never know you may pick up a bargain, but in all honesty one teabag can happily make 2 beautiful cups of tea, therefore being a bit more economical.
Sit back relax and enjoy the liquid gold :D
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Wednesday, 20 June 2012
Ashamed to admit, I neglected my poor dishwasher
Since taking part in the poject of testing Fairy Platinum dishwashing tablets, it has made me think about how popular Fairy actually is, and how we trust the brand that has been around since 1898. For as long as I can remember Fairy has always been a huge part of the cleaning process in my mum's home, and then when I thought about it my grandmothers were just as keen on the same brand. When I moved out of my mum's house and started to stand on my own two feet, I was on a very tight budget and therefore Fairy products had to be replaced with cheaper, and sometimes own brand items. These items did the job, but nothing was better than going home to mum's on the weekend for Sunday lunch and the dishwashing chore was always much more pleasant than at home. First, my hands were always dried out with the cheaper brands, but when I used the Fairy my hands were always smooth and soft. I also liked how I didn't have to use so much of the liquid and could do a whole pile of dishes without having to keep adding liquid. I will admit that it went completely over my head that Fairy actually had dishwashing tablets. I guess I was a little naive and just kept with the product that I had been using. That was until I received the tablets with this project. The effect they have on my dishes and my dishwasher is absolutely amazing. It's just like when the liquid loving caressed my hands and made them soft and smooth, the tablets are taking care of my dishwasher and loving caressing it.
Now I hate doing dishes by hand, the whole reason I got a dishwasher, as much as I love my hands being smooth and soft, I just can't bear the whole dishwashing routine it drives me nuts. But after reading the SuperSavvyMe Fairy project handbook it made me realise how much I do take my dishwasher for granted. Yes, I helped it along by rinsing my dishes first. But what about all those stuck on stains, all the grease that I didn't get off the plates, pans and roasting dishes. My thoughts, "don't worry Em, the dishwasher will get it off for you". I never realised that the dishwasher needs some care too, how can I expect it to do all this cleaning, if the poor machine is not getting any attention at all? Going back to the liquid use, would I use dirty water to wash all the dishes in that lovely Fairy liquid? Nope, so why would I neglect my poor machine? I was giving it tablets to clean the dishes, but nothing to clean itself, and infact when it comes to cleaning the dishes the tablets I used were missing the spot and I had to rewash the dishes by hand anyways, so that was a total downer.
Now I hate doing dishes by hand, the whole reason I got a dishwasher, as much as I love my hands being smooth and soft, I just can't bear the whole dishwashing routine it drives me nuts. But after reading the SuperSavvyMe Fairy project handbook it made me realise how much I do take my dishwasher for granted. Yes, I helped it along by rinsing my dishes first. But what about all those stuck on stains, all the grease that I didn't get off the plates, pans and roasting dishes. My thoughts, "don't worry Em, the dishwasher will get it off for you". I never realised that the dishwasher needs some care too, how can I expect it to do all this cleaning, if the poor machine is not getting any attention at all? Going back to the liquid use, would I use dirty water to wash all the dishes in that lovely Fairy liquid? Nope, so why would I neglect my poor machine? I was giving it tablets to clean the dishes, but nothing to clean itself, and infact when it comes to cleaning the dishes the tablets I used were missing the spot and I had to rewash the dishes by hand anyways, so that was a total downer.
"Fairy has developed Platinum dishwasher tablets, which work to provide tough grease cleaning for both your dishes and machine with just one tablet* - the proof is in a cleaner filter" (SuperSavvyMe Project Handbook, 2012) *Against Limescale, use Fairy dishwasher cleaner.How could anyone refuse to treat their dishwasher to these beauties. We really do take things for granted and I guess our dishwasher may well be one of them. I have learned from this project that I do need to take better care of my machine if I want it to perform better. It's just a thought, but maybe it's also changed my mind on the products I do buy from now on. What's that old saying, you only get what you pay for, in this instance it is totally true. Fairy Platinum has given results that my previous dishwashing tablets couldn't even give after being used several times.
Tuesday, 19 June 2012
Oral B Pro Expert Review - Refreshingly Minty
OK I'll admit it, I'm one of those people that when I get any sort of sample through the door I have to try it. I just have to, and it can't be later, or tomorrow it has to be now, right there and then. So when my the Oral-B Pro Expert sample came through the door courtesy of Super Savvy Me it was no different, and off I hopped to the bathroom to give it a try.
When I first opened the lid of the toothpaste I just couldn't help but get thrown right into the dentists chair. The aroma that came as soon as the lid was ajar was unbelievable, it was identical to that of my dentist's, luckily for me, I'm not that bothered about dentists, in fact I would rather go to the dentist than the doctors lol. So after the initial throwback, I admired the lovely blue paste, it was actually something different, something I'd never seen before. Usually toothpastes are white or striped, but I have to admit I liked this colour. So then the real test came the brushing. I happily applied my usual pea drop onto my brush and as soon as the brush met my teeth I knew this was different. There were grains in the paste.. was this right? OK panic over it was right, this grains have an active ingredient and will dissolve happily in your saliva, it is also rather kind to the enamel on your teeth. So on with the brushing. The taste was actually quite pleasant, not too strong and not too weak. It foamed up quite nicely, so you really did feel you were getting your full 3 minutes worth.
The product promises to protect areas that your dentist checks most, for example your gums, plaque, sensitivity, tartar, cavities, enamel, whitening, and your breath. I have to say I was suitable impressed with this toothpaste. It made you feel like your mouth was clean, that it had been thoroughly taken care of and caressed with minty freshness. I've been using it everyday since and my gums have shown a huge improvement, they are not so sore and raw, and my teeth look whiter than before. My breath is fresh for longer and there is no aftertaste either. I would definitely recommend this toothpaste to others, however, I've discovered looking at some other reviews since using it that the price of a full size product is quite pricey, but if you can afford it, it is well worth it. I'm sure there will always be some sort of offer on toothpastes.
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| Photo Courtesy of Super Savvy Me |
The product promises to protect areas that your dentist checks most, for example your gums, plaque, sensitivity, tartar, cavities, enamel, whitening, and your breath. I have to say I was suitable impressed with this toothpaste. It made you feel like your mouth was clean, that it had been thoroughly taken care of and caressed with minty freshness. I've been using it everyday since and my gums have shown a huge improvement, they are not so sore and raw, and my teeth look whiter than before. My breath is fresh for longer and there is no aftertaste either. I would definitely recommend this toothpaste to others, however, I've discovered looking at some other reviews since using it that the price of a full size product is quite pricey, but if you can afford it, it is well worth it. I'm sure there will always be some sort of offer on toothpastes.
Fairy Platinum Dishwasher Tablets Review - The testing begins..
Dirty dishes produced, Fairy Platinum Tablet inserted into dishwasher - and the magic begins.
I have to say I like to try new things. I like to be the first and then tell everyone I know, and those I don't, all about it. And these Fairy Platinum Tablet are no different.
Fairy Platinum Dishwasher Tablets come in three different options; firstly you can have different sized packs ranging from 20 tablets, 30 tablets, and a family pack of 60 tablets. The scents which are associated with the packs are original and Lemon. The packs are a plastic re-sealable bag which is rather handy and can be re-used time and time again. Also makes for easy storage with no bulky boxes. A tablet measures approximately 4.5cm x 4cm and is in 2 parts, the powder and the liquid detergent which has a powerful anti-grease action, these are both encased in a film, which means no more unwrapping and less rubbish, that’s always a bonus. The tablets dissolve rather quickly in your dishwasher and Fairy has indicated that the tablets have cleaning ability even at low temperatures with tough stain removal and glass and silver protection. A rinse aid action is also within the tablets and provides a super shine for glass and metal.
Fairy are promoting Fairy Platinum Dishwasher Tablets as an all in one tablet meaning that not only does it clean your dishes to a high standard, but that they degrease parts of the dishwasher that you cannot see, for example the machines filters.
Now this will definitely entice
anyone who has decided to take a proper look at their dishwasher below the
surface. The filter is the one place
that you can see the grime build up, (see photo opposite, that is proof of my
own yucky filter) and Fairy is certain of their product that they actually have
a filter challenge on the go. I’ve taken
part in the challenge, and all that you have to do is check your filter before
using the product, and then review it at the end of the process. When I used the product for the first time,
I saw a small difference, however, after using it over a period of time, from
the first time I used it I have seen a fairly noticeable difference so far,
once I have finished the project I look forward to seeing how far the product
has done its job since starting the testing.
When I opened the pack up the first thing that I noticed was the aroma that jut hits your nose, the smell is absolutely beautiful. I would quite happily sit there with the bag under my nose smelling it, he he.
Now I don't know about you, but I've always been in the habit of rinsing my dishes before putting them in the dishwasher, I was always so fed up of going through the wash and still having dirty dishes from the plates or pans. Believe me there is nothing worse than having dried in Weetabix swirling round the dishwasher and then resting on your glasses and cups, try getting that off. So that's the reason I end up doing the dishes in my house, Joe absolutely detests it. HOWEVER, after reading the Fairy bag, and telling him that "honestly you don't have to rinse the dishes, you just get most of the soil off the dishes and throw them in and set it going with this wee tab!" he has now discovered his new best friend, and is quite happy to do the dishes for me! BONUS!!
When we first used the tablets we sat there for the whole cycle. We were not so sure how it would go, we never rinsed the dishes and all Joe could say “you'll be washing them after misses, if this doesn't work". Good job that when I opened the door and the steam came out with the most delicious aroma I’ve ever smelled, my glasses were gleaming, and the soiled plates, which before they entered the dishwasher were covered in bolognaise sauce and other such delights, were squeaky clean. I was absolutely amazed. I couldn't believe it, that this little tablet managed to clean these dishes. Joe was that happy he actually put the dishes away himself :) We delved a little deeper and looked in the dishwasher, the whole machine was sparkling and smelled fresh. I didn’t want to pull the filter out straight away, as I wanted to give it a few shots, but Joe wanted to see and we did notice a difference, nothing major, but there was a small difference.
My only little negative thing about the tablets is that it says that it provides tea stain removal. My favourite cup which has the most horrendous brown stains from years of lovely tea was put in the machine, it came out cleaner than it had gone in, but the stains were still there. This is of course just after the one wash. It’s just my cup was rather heavily stained, and the packet said tea stain removal and don’t get me wrong it came out with maybe 80% of the stains gone, which to me is a huge improvement and I’m not complaining one bit, as the next couple of washes the stains have completely gone, but I did have a high hope that it would clean in the first wash, so maybe that’s my own high standards instead of the poor ability of the tablet, as it did take at least 80% of the stains away.
Needless to say we have used them every wash since. My mum has also jumped on the Fairy bandwagon. She can be very tricky to change her mind when she has found a product she likes, but she just can’t believe the cleaning ability of the tablets.
Why not give it a go yourself. What can the harm be in trying? You never know you may just be surprised. I've never thought that a dishwashing tablet could do the job for me, and that I’d be endlessly rinsing dishes before putting them in the dishwasher.
If you are still not sure, why not check out some more reviews over on Super Savvy Me and dooyoo
Want the best deal? Skip on over to MySupermarket to compare the prices to get the right deal for you :)
I have to say I like to try new things. I like to be the first and then tell everyone I know, and those I don't, all about it. And these Fairy Platinum Tablet are no different.
Fairy Platinum Dishwasher Tablets come in three different options; firstly you can have different sized packs ranging from 20 tablets, 30 tablets, and a family pack of 60 tablets. The scents which are associated with the packs are original and Lemon. The packs are a plastic re-sealable bag which is rather handy and can be re-used time and time again. Also makes for easy storage with no bulky boxes. A tablet measures approximately 4.5cm x 4cm and is in 2 parts, the powder and the liquid detergent which has a powerful anti-grease action, these are both encased in a film, which means no more unwrapping and less rubbish, that’s always a bonus. The tablets dissolve rather quickly in your dishwasher and Fairy has indicated that the tablets have cleaning ability even at low temperatures with tough stain removal and glass and silver protection. A rinse aid action is also within the tablets and provides a super shine for glass and metal.
Fairy are promoting Fairy Platinum Dishwasher Tablets as an all in one tablet meaning that not only does it clean your dishes to a high standard, but that they degrease parts of the dishwasher that you cannot see, for example the machines filters.
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| One part of my filtering system, yuck! |
When I opened the pack up the first thing that I noticed was the aroma that jut hits your nose, the smell is absolutely beautiful. I would quite happily sit there with the bag under my nose smelling it, he he.
Now I don't know about you, but I've always been in the habit of rinsing my dishes before putting them in the dishwasher, I was always so fed up of going through the wash and still having dirty dishes from the plates or pans. Believe me there is nothing worse than having dried in Weetabix swirling round the dishwasher and then resting on your glasses and cups, try getting that off. So that's the reason I end up doing the dishes in my house, Joe absolutely detests it. HOWEVER, after reading the Fairy bag, and telling him that "honestly you don't have to rinse the dishes, you just get most of the soil off the dishes and throw them in and set it going with this wee tab!" he has now discovered his new best friend, and is quite happy to do the dishes for me! BONUS!!
When we first used the tablets we sat there for the whole cycle. We were not so sure how it would go, we never rinsed the dishes and all Joe could say “you'll be washing them after misses, if this doesn't work". Good job that when I opened the door and the steam came out with the most delicious aroma I’ve ever smelled, my glasses were gleaming, and the soiled plates, which before they entered the dishwasher were covered in bolognaise sauce and other such delights, were squeaky clean. I was absolutely amazed. I couldn't believe it, that this little tablet managed to clean these dishes. Joe was that happy he actually put the dishes away himself :) We delved a little deeper and looked in the dishwasher, the whole machine was sparkling and smelled fresh. I didn’t want to pull the filter out straight away, as I wanted to give it a few shots, but Joe wanted to see and we did notice a difference, nothing major, but there was a small difference.
My only little negative thing about the tablets is that it says that it provides tea stain removal. My favourite cup which has the most horrendous brown stains from years of lovely tea was put in the machine, it came out cleaner than it had gone in, but the stains were still there. This is of course just after the one wash. It’s just my cup was rather heavily stained, and the packet said tea stain removal and don’t get me wrong it came out with maybe 80% of the stains gone, which to me is a huge improvement and I’m not complaining one bit, as the next couple of washes the stains have completely gone, but I did have a high hope that it would clean in the first wash, so maybe that’s my own high standards instead of the poor ability of the tablet, as it did take at least 80% of the stains away.
Needless to say we have used them every wash since. My mum has also jumped on the Fairy bandwagon. She can be very tricky to change her mind when she has found a product she likes, but she just can’t believe the cleaning ability of the tablets.
Why not give it a go yourself. What can the harm be in trying? You never know you may just be surprised. I've never thought that a dishwashing tablet could do the job for me, and that I’d be endlessly rinsing dishes before putting them in the dishwasher.
If you are still not sure, why not check out some more reviews over on Super Savvy Me and dooyoo
Want the best deal? Skip on over to MySupermarket to compare the prices to get the right deal for you :)
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| My Poor Filter |
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| The start of the filter challenge. |
Awaiting the parcel! :)
A few weeks ago I stumbled across a site called Super Savvy Me that looked really interesting. I'm not actually sure how I found it but i'm glad that I did. I signed up straight away and noticed that there was a little section where you could become a product tester. I had a little peek around and noticed that they were looking for 10,000 willing individuals to product test Fairy's Platinum Dishwashing tablets. I honestly thought that I had no chance of becoming a tester, but thought there was no harm in trying and therefore took part in there wee survey to check that I was eligible. I was quite excited and hoped that I would become a tester. I like to try new things out and give my honest opinion.
Admittedly, I had forgotten about the product testing when I got an e-mail to let me know that I had been selected to test Fairy Platinum Dishwashing tablets. Excited was not the word to explain how I felt. Ok Ok, I know most of you will think - what is she talking about, but honestly, there is nothing better than getting something to test and to let them know your feedback. At the end of the day it's testers feedback that determine the effectiveness of the product when you get it into your home. If there is anything wrong then you can let the company know and they then have the chance to ammend this, or on the other hand if there is something that has been done well, they can take advantage of this.
Anyways, while I waited for my starter pack to come through the post to get started, I read the Fairy Project Blog to get some more information on what was happening, and to also meet a lot of the other testers that are also taking part, and which is safe to say, rather excited too. Then it arrived, and I had so much fun opening and checking out the contents of my wee parcel. A full pack of Fairy Platinum Tablets, with a recipe book filled with delicious meals to try out at your very own dinner party which also includes a voucher with money off your next packet of tablets. A manual and surveys in which they were really good quality was also included. I took some photos of myself and roped in my husband Joe, to also help with the whole process. If you can't share your excitement then what's the point huh? :)
Admittedly, I had forgotten about the product testing when I got an e-mail to let me know that I had been selected to test Fairy Platinum Dishwashing tablets. Excited was not the word to explain how I felt. Ok Ok, I know most of you will think - what is she talking about, but honestly, there is nothing better than getting something to test and to let them know your feedback. At the end of the day it's testers feedback that determine the effectiveness of the product when you get it into your home. If there is anything wrong then you can let the company know and they then have the chance to ammend this, or on the other hand if there is something that has been done well, they can take advantage of this.
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| Hapy with my little Fairy Pack |
Anyways, while I waited for my starter pack to come through the post to get started, I read the Fairy Project Blog to get some more information on what was happening, and to also meet a lot of the other testers that are also taking part, and which is safe to say, rather excited too. Then it arrived, and I had so much fun opening and checking out the contents of my wee parcel. A full pack of Fairy Platinum Tablets, with a recipe book filled with delicious meals to try out at your very own dinner party which also includes a voucher with money off your next packet of tablets. A manual and surveys in which they were really good quality was also included. I took some photos of myself and roped in my husband Joe, to also help with the whole process. If you can't share your excitement then what's the point huh? :)
Welcome
Wow my first blog post.
Ok I guess I should start with why I set this blog up and what it's mainly going to consist of.
I love to review, be that a product, a business, or even a place. I just love to get my opinions and views across. I usually just post up reviews on main sites, but i thought I would take it one more step and set up a blog so that I could write what I wanted to about anything that I want. without limitations.
Also I've been selected amongst 10,000 others to take part in a product test for Fairy Dishwasher Tablets over on Super Savvy Me. So at the moment I will be doing a lot on the product which I'm asked to test over there, but I'm absolutely certain I will be testing other things too :)
Ok I guess I should start with why I set this blog up and what it's mainly going to consist of.
I love to review, be that a product, a business, or even a place. I just love to get my opinions and views across. I usually just post up reviews on main sites, but i thought I would take it one more step and set up a blog so that I could write what I wanted to about anything that I want. without limitations.
Also I've been selected amongst 10,000 others to take part in a product test for Fairy Dishwasher Tablets over on Super Savvy Me. So at the moment I will be doing a lot on the product which I'm asked to test over there, but I'm absolutely certain I will be testing other things too :)
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