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Category: Product Review
Nellie’s Laundry Nuggets: Product Review
July 24, 2008
Many people already know that Nellie's Dryerballs has a fan in The Budget Ecoist. So when we heard about Nellie's All-Natural Laundry Nuggets we thought we might as well give them a try. Here's the deal: These little pre-measured "nuggets" come wrapped in a dissolvable coating, allowing you to simply throw one in with each load. The nuggets are made of soda ash, sodium silicate, and coconut oil derived detergents. They are safe to be used...
Green Chic, Saving the Earth in Style: Eco Book Review
July 8, 2008
Christie Matheson’s book, Green Chic, Saving the Earth in Style, could be your new bedside read if you’re looking for an easy, fun summer read that gently brings you into the green lifestyle (or teaches you even more than you already know). Matheson has clearly done her homework. The book starts with a fun description of chic, evoking Jackie O and Audrey Hepburn, while instantly diving into the seriousness of why we all need to care about...
Nellie’s Dryerballs: Product Review
July 6, 2008
Let us just say off the bat that we've been looking for a way to rid our lives of dryer sheets. We actually like the method dryer sheets. They do a great job on static clean but at five dollars for thirty-two sheets, the cost is a bit much and we can't reuse the dryer sheets the way we would a non-wet version. And as for the regular dryer sheets -- your everyday big box of sheets for a good price -- we've never found one we're overjoyed by,...
20 Mule Team Borax: Win This
June 23, 2008
Paige first heard about 20 Mule Team Borax from a fellow ecoist, so she was jumping for joy when she had the opportunity to review the product. Why was Paige so enticed by 20 Mule Team Borax? This product has been around since 1891, and Paige is a big believer in all things "throwback," especially when it comes to cleaning. Call her old-fashioned, but generally cleaning products weren't as toxic back in the day...
Borax has a plethora of...
All Surface Sweeper: Green Home
June 17, 2008
How many of you Budget Ecoist readers recognize this slim line sweeper from your Grandmother’s hall closet? Well, move over Hoover, cleaning green means no more big sucking. The All Surface Sweepers are making a comeback and whether you prefer the Bissell or the Euro Pro Shark, they all retail for under thirty bucks. We went for the smaller brand, Casabella, which offers a cord-free brush and roller style dirt-getting experience for a mere $19....
Purex Natural Elements: Product Review
June 1, 2008
It's the weekend! And you know what that means...cleaning. You thought we were going to say something more exciting, perhaps? But no...it's all about the chores this weekend. But cleaning can be fun when you're trying to do it the eco way. (Remember our post on cleaning with lemons?) Eco is especially fun when you're on a budget because it forces you to be creative, as in, How many uses can I find for vinegar and baking soda???But when...
New Methodbaby Products: Win This!
May 26, 2008
Most of us know of Method's wonderful line of cleaning products...now the people who made being "against dirty" a household phrase, are helping our kids and babies get cleaned up as well.
Now you have the opportunity to win the entire Methodbaby product line! The collection includes the following tear-free, squeaky-clean products, each derived of natural extracts from rice milk and mallow:
Squeaky green baby bubble bath: the cute...
Green Works Natural Toilet Bowl Cleaner: Product Review
May 10, 2008
The Test: Paige gets down and dirty with Green Works™ Natural Toilet Bowl CleanerThe Claim: Green Works™ is the Clorox Company's answer to a green product line. Clorox, of course, is synonymous with bleach in our minds, so we were intrigued by the claim that their "natural toilet bowl cleaner helps scrub away rust, mineral deposits and hard water. And since it's made with plant and mineral-based ingredients it's better for the environment...
Dirt Devil’s New Energy Star Approved Cordless Hand Vac: Win This!
April 16, 2008
UPDATE! The drawing for the Dirt Devil was done this morning, April 20, 2008. The winner is Katie Rodger from Oakland, California. Congratulations, Katie! Thank you to all of those who left comments. More opportunities to win great Eco gifts are coming soon. At The Budget Ecoist we love cool, new green gadgets. We especially love it when companies who have provided standard "favorites," look for opportunities to make their products...
Flip & Tumble’s 24-7 bag: Product Review
February 11, 2008
What: Paige puts Flip & Tumble’s 24-7 bag, $12, to the test.
The Lowdown: About two weeks ago I went to visit a friend. She had just arrived home from the grocery store before my arrival and next to her front door was a mixture of canvas bags and Trader Joe’s reusable bags, strewn across the floor. How familiar that site was to me! We started discussing the issues of reusable bags; mainly reusable bags and small homes. Were both hugely in
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