EcoStore USA Review & $25 Giveaway!

I was thrilled when I was contacted by EcoStore USA, and very intrigued by their product line. Lately, as my kids have become more and more involved in the household cleaning, I have wondered about the wisdom in letting them use any old cleaner to do their chores. With 5 kids, I can't keep my eye on each one ALL the time.

There is SO much talk today about going green, but does it all really mean? We have all grown up surrounded by "non-green" products, and we're ok, right?

Check out some fast facts about household products:

• According to the American Association of Poison Control Centers accidental poisonings occur in the home every 30 seconds.
• The National Safety Council has reported that more children under four die of from accidental poisoning than are killed by guns.
• A report by the EPA to Congress determined household cleaners three times more likely to cause cancer than outdoor air pollution.
• Women who work from home and are more frequently exposed to household toxins and poor air quality are 50% more likely to develop cancer.
• Newborn infants have trace levels of toxic chemicals in their bodies, passed on by their mother’s exposure.

Here's some info about EcoStore:

Safe Products

ecostore USA has formulated its products without toxic petrochemicals, phosphates, nitrates, chlorine, ammonia, enzymes, synthetic perfumes, coloring or dyes, optical whiteners/brighteners or chemical preservatives. Instead, ecostore USA uses sustainable ingredients derived from plants and minerals, producing safer products that work equally as effectively as those that are chemical-based. Customers anecdotally have reported that, after using ecostore USA laundry products to wash clothes and linens, children’s eczema and dermatitis have disappeared, while allergies and asthma symptoms have decreased.

ecostore USA guarantees its products:

• are plant- and/or mineral-based and free of nasty chemicals (No Nasty ChemicalsTM)

• use safer ingredients from renewable resources
• are formulated with your health in mind

• are safely super-concentrated

• meet the highest environmental standards

• have not been tested on animals

• are GE free (free of genetically-engineered products)

• are packaged in recyclable packaging

About ecostore USA

ecostore USA (www.ecostore USA.com) loves making a difference in people’s lives. We are passionate about improving the planet and bringing you everyday household products that are safer and healthier for you and your family. Originating in 1993 as a New Zealand-based manufacturer, wholesale distributor and retailer of sustainable household and personal care products, ecostore USA offers plant-based cleaning products as well as body and baby care products. The guiding principle of our formulations is that the end product must not only be good for the planet, but must also be good for the user. Individual health issues are at the forefront of product development.

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Lately, I have tried to pick more safe and child-friendly products, including making my own cleaning mixtures (vinegar and baking soda are my friends!). When I was given the opportunity to pick a few products from the EcoStore, I decided on the Citrus Spray Cleaner, the Cream Cleaner, and the Lemon Rinse Aid. I have come to rely on these great products, and have been 100% satisfied with their performance and quality.

Are you ready to try them? EcoStore USA has generously offered to let one of my readers pick out $25 worth of products from their store. The question is--what products would you chose?

To enter this giveaway, visit EcoStore USA and tell me how you would spend the $25. This step is required.

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Make sure that you leave a separate comment for each entry. This giveaway will end on Tuesday, 4/7/09 at 10:00pm. Winner will be announced the next day, and will have 48 hours to contact me. Please make sure I can get ahold of you! Good luck!