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One Reason Why I Would Never Use Any Other Household Products

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In June of 2010 for an in-home presentation I put a squirt of Melapower Laundry detergent and some water into a clear eight-ounce preserving jar and fastened the lid. I always made sure to have a bottle with Melapower and water as well as the “competition” in a separate bottle. The competition? Tide with water. I did this so, whenever I did an in-home or a product training, I could show the differences between the two products. These bottles also showed how Tide was full of chemicals and Melapower was chemical free. You could see with your own eyes the difference between the two products and how Melapower is definitely chemical free! I always labeled the bottles to show no matter how long the Melapower was in the bottle nothing changed. unlike the Tide bottle.

GUESS WHAT?

I found that bottle on Saturday tucked away on the back of a shelf in my office. Believe it or not, the water has dev eloped a slight blueish tinge to it, but nothing else. I haven’t opened the bottle and I have no plans to open it. This product has spent fourteen years in the bottle and there isn’t any scum or bacteria growing. There isn’t any mold growing either. But that bottle that with Tide and water, often had mold growing and the metal lid rusted through. The label & the lid on the bottle with Melapower are still on the bottle

The best product wins, as the saying goes “The Proof Is In The Pudding!!

My favorite online shopping club

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When you shop on Tuesday, your package is scheduled to arrive on Monday, but it shows up three days later, on Friday morning before a hurricane hits. Just in time delivery or what some of my fellow shoppers would call a shopping club win.

I used to think that I had to choose between buying inexpensive toxic household and personal care products over those more expensive, safe, non-toxic products. That is until I found this amazing shopping club 20 years ago where I can have both…safe, non-toxic products AND affordability!

I was never more grateful for my online shopping club than I was during those Covid lockdown years! With the Covid lockdowns, empty shelves due to supply-chain issues and now these crazy inflation costs are even affecting big box stores like Costco, Target and Walmart. This shopping club just didn’t have those issues (although they did limit the number of hand sanitizers you could buy at one time). There were also no supply-chain issues. All thru the lock downs, I still got my monthly shopping order delivered right to my door on time.

All of the products and packaging are made in the US and that makes a huge difference. I also save money every month because of the just in time manufacturing and deliver.

Not only am I a non-toxic purchaser, I am a bargainshopper! I like a deal and I like saving. I can’t add up the thousands of dollars I have saved by shopping at my shopping club for my monthly household and personal care necessities over shopping at Walmart!

Cheers to 19 years since ditching the bleach and all the other toxic products I used to buy, beating inflation and putting my family first and never looking back.

I am a life-time happy shopper.

Safer for your home

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I learned that prevention was the way to go back in 2004. I found shopping with a responsible manufacturer who cared about safer ingredients actually mattered. This was especially important when it came to household products I use daily.

Now, I am helping as many people who would listen and are willing to make the switch.

Tide; Gain; Arm & Hammer and so many more national brands that you find in your.. -the worst by far all the Dollar stores. Most of the national brand and off-brand products contain Formaldehyde to some extent —not to mention several other well-known carcinogens. Most of which are known to cause skin issues and other allergic reactions. Besides containing fillers which serve no purpose, many of them can cause free radicals.

One surprising facts are that many of the 100 fluid ounce containers that claim to do 64 loads contain more water and fillers than actual detergents.

My favorite online shopping club has safe laundry soap that’s more affordable than Tide. It also smells amazing and cleans better because of it has the ability to break down enzymes – even in cold water. Plus, you use less— only 10 mLs (2 TBS) per load.It’s easy to use as it has a pump that pumps a pre-measured 10 mLs.

I love my laundry detergent:

  • Contains No Chlorine Bleach
  • Contains No Formaldehyde or Carcinogens
  • Contains No Phthalates
  • Is Biodegradable
  • Contains No Harsh chemicals
  • Contains No Fillers
  • 32 fluid ounces can safely clean 96 laundry loads

Today, with budgets tighter than ever, it’s good to know that one 32 ounce bottle can last me nearly 10-11 months. I couldn’t believe it, so now I date the bottle when I start a new one. It proves to me that I’m still saving money on my laundry. It comes in three favorite scents: Garden Lavender; Mountain Fresh and Scent-Free

When a little means a lot

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When it comes to cleaning your laundry, a little does a lot with MelaPower 9x!

In fact, MelaPower is so powerful that all it takes is one pump (10 mL or 2 tiny teaspoons) to clean an entire load! And while you may be tempted to add more, don’t. Using too much detergent can stain your clothes or leave them looking dingy and less vibrant. It can also lead to buildup in your machine that leads to stinky clothes!

If you have a load of heavily soiled clothes, you can add the occasional second pump, but it’s more effective to treat potential stains with PreSpot. PreSpot and MelaPower are designed to work together to keep your laundry clean and looking new longer! Need an added boost of scent? Add MelaBoost!

Using the recommended amount of MelaPower is the best way to keep your laundry clean and fresh and your washer smelling its best!

LUNG HEALTH MATTERS 

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Our airways are exposed constantly to toxins that can cause chronic lung diseases.

Our lungs suffer an estimated 1%-2% decline in function every year beginning somewhere between 25 and 35 years of age.

Research suggests that this is attributed to changes in lung tissue, changes in muscle strength, exposure to various toxins in the home and air pollution. 

If your glass/mirror cleaner is a typical store bought brand, it likely contains Ammonia. It’s found in Windex, Glass Plus and even Lysol Disinfectant Spray. Ammonia is a caustic chemical that irritates and burns the skin and eyes and is highly dangerous to inhale. 

It doesn’t play well with others. If mixed with a cleaner that contains chlorine bleach, it can create chloramine gas, which can be deadly.

Why not make one of your 2024 goals to convert your home over to 100% green cleaning products? I did this in 2002 and have never looked back! My cleaning people love me too!

Cleaning your home shouldn’t be dangerous.

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My favorite cleaning product, Tough & Tender quickly removes dirt and grime without compromising your family’s safety. This eco-friendly formula also minimizes your environmental footprint, making every clean a step towards a healthier planet.

Don’t Miss a Single Messy Moment.

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Some of life’s greatest memories also come with messes—dishes after family dinners, grass stains from backyard football, and paint splatters from crafts with the kids. With EcoSense, you can focus on the moments instead of the mess. EcoSense can easily clean it all up with highly effective formulas that are safer for your home, your family, and the environment. So enjoy the moment and embrace every beautiful mess!

Clean without Compromising Safety!

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EcoSense products NEVER use chlorine bleach, ammonia, quaternary disinfectants, or phthalates. EcoSense lets you enjoy the clean you love without the risks associated with caustic chemicals. And you never have to worry about harsh fumes or harmful residues being left behind!

Dishwasher Duo

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I often take this magical duo for granted. In fact, I use it every single day…and surprisingly, I don’t share it very often…and that’s just not fair,

This dishwasher duo is powered with natural enzymes; contains no formaldehyde; has no chlorine; no parabens; no phthalates and no chlorine. Making it healthier for you and safer for your home.

Cleaning the bathroom

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Between hard water stains and soap scum, the bathroom is one of the most difficult rooms to keep clean and can become the most toxic due to common ingredients found in everyday household cleaners.

EcoSense gives you the clean you want without compromising your family’s safety! Powered by plant-derived cleaners, our EcoSense products easily melt away hard water stains, cut through toothpaste residue, and remove unsightly stains—all without leaving behind harsh fumes or harmful residues.