I have a few things I am picky about.
Alright, it may be more than a few things…
The dishwasher, for sure, particularly how it’s loaded (just ask Sarah). Even though I don’t think it’s pickiness in as much as it is just the way I happen to do it.
And laundry.
Most particularly, the way it smells and feels.
When Nick was a baby, a friend and a pediatrician both mentioned Dreft detergent. And I was pretty much in from the word go. One of the things I look for when choosing a laundry detergent is something that doesn’t have an overpowering scent. I want it to smell clean. Not like a field of flowers. To smell fresh, but not to smack you in the face when you put on a shirt.
Simple but important requirements.
And when I started having kids, I added one more requirement. It had to be safe for the baby’s skin, so I didn’t have to worry about them breaking out.
Which is pretty much exactly why Dreft has been in our lives for thirteen years now (it’s been around for 80 years!). Because it met my before-kids requirements, and met my after-kids requirements. The fact that it’s hypoallergenic is awesome, and now that the kids are a bit older, the fact that it’s a great stain remover is all better.
Because if there is one thing we can all agree on … it’s that we’d be ok if we spent less time doing laundry.
If you love Dreft as much as I do, or want to be introduced to it, how about a quick giveaway? One lucky winner will receive:
- 2 bottles of Dreft ($38)
- 1 set of Dreft wipes ($10)
- 1 laundry stain remover ($5)
- 1 to-go stain remover ($4)
- 1 odor eliminator and fabric refresher ($5)
- $30 gift card for Little Me clothing ($30)
- Little Me footie pajamas sz. 6 months ($16)
To enter, please leave a comment and share your favorite laundry tip (or how you make it bearable!). Bonus entries for tweeting this post (with the hash tag #DreftHypo), following me on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, and/or Pinterest. Contest closes at midnight EST on 11/16/14.
In the meantime, be sure to join us tonight from 9-10 pm est for a Twitter party (search for the #DreftHypo hash tag) for even more laundry tips (and be sure to follow Dreft here). And you can also head over to Dreft.com to receive a $2 off coupon for Dreft to try it out for yourself.
Tomorrow? Avocados!
This review and giveaway was made possible by Double Duty Divas and Dreft. I received product free of charge, but all opinions are 100% mine.
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I would love an introduction to Dreft, as it may be something we want to incorporate into our routines in the very near future . . . ;)
Though I’m not super fastidious about getting the laundry done by a set time during the week, I try to prioritize getting everything washed, dried and hung in the closet by the time we go to bed on Sunday night. I have weeks where I just didn’t feel up to it, we were away, etc., and having laundry piles lingering into the work week is awful! Now I focus on the task and try to get it done.
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I used Dreft when my daughters were babies but stopped using it as they got older. I really did like it and the smell was great. I would love to try it again!
I use distilled vinegar to sterilize the washing machine after washing.
I use amonia to take the odor out of gym towels.
I would freak out if I won this won what a great prize pack. To make laundry easier I try to do a couple loads each week so it is not over whelming.
I use Dawn dish soap to get stains out!
I make the laundry task easier by letting more children help, they are do their best, we have fun and share a few laughs. Thanks so much for this great giveaway, it would be nice to win! :)
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Here are a few of my favorite tips:
Stain-treat your whites/lights, especially in the armpits. This will prevent those pesky sweat stains.
Do one load everyday, beginning to end. Wash, dried, folded, and put away.
Use vinegar for extra smelly clothes. 1/2 cup added to the wash does wonders.
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I saved a laundry treatment guide from an old issue of Martha Stewart Living. It’s been a lifesaver. :) Also, when in doubt, try Dawn dish soap!
I use baking soda in the wash for brighter clothes.
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I stink at laundry and depend on even the four year old to help me fold towels! It is a team effort here!
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I do small loads throughout the week instead of saving it all for the weekend.
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I always blast john mayer while doing laundry :) I dance and laundry it up!!! followed on twitter, pinterest, and Facebook. Also retweeted
My husband and I tackle laundry together – he usually sorts and washes and I dry/put away the clothes b/c i dont minding folding warm good smelling clothing
I always pre treat
dawn dish soap on hard stains works best
Before putting brightly colored clothing in the dryer, i always keep them turned inside out in order to prevent fading
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My favorite tip is to treat stains right away– rub an ice cube or cold water, ,scrub the stain a little, then pre-treat with Dreft stain remover spray. Thanks for the opportunity!
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I love to use unscented things and add vinegar to every load of wash to make things smell good and feel soft.
Pre-treat, pre-treat, pre-treat!!
My tip is to wash small amounts of laundry through out the week so it doesn’t pile up.
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I use white vinegar to get whiter whites and to preserve the color on color clothing
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