Rockin’ Green Gets Voted ‘Best Laundry Detergent’

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The votes are in and Rockin’ Green laundry detergent was voted the “Best Laundry Detergent” in the About.com 2012 Reader’s Choice Awards. This green and vegan detergent consumer favorite beat out competition by industry giants such as ECOS, Method and Tide.

Rockin’ Green Detergent CEO/Founder,Kimberly Webb, cites customer satisfaction and passionate loyalty for the vote: “We’ve put so much heart and soul into creating an eco-friendly, safe detergent; however, we really owe our new title, ‘Best Laundry Detergent,’ to our loyal customers who, once they started using Rockin’ Green, never looked back.”

The company was formed just three years ago but has incurred a honorable consumer base in the highly competitive detergent market. Besides the current About.com accolade, the company has also received awards from MACT (Mother Approved and Child Tested) in the Non-Toxic and Safe Product’s category and in the Green Product,Production and Packaging category.

It seems that necessity was truly the mother of invention, as CEO/Founder Kimberly Webb started Rockin’ Green in her search to clean cloth diapers and protect her child’s sensitive skin. Webb states” “It’s tough finding a product that is safe for your kids but tough on stains and cleans perfectly,but you shouldn’t have to settle,” says Kim. “I am so unbelievably grateful that Rockin’ Green helps moms and babies because that is exactly what I set out to do!”

Eco-friendly Rockin’ Green laundry detergents are free of dyes, fillers, optical brighteners and enzymes and phosphates. The detergent is an excellent choice for babies and a perfect way to clean cloth diapers. It is gentle, leaves near-to-zero detergent residue, and removes water deposits. This laundry detergent is also vegan. Detergent products come both in scented and unscented versions. All scented versions are derived from 100% natural essential oils and are organic. Anyone looking for a safe and healthy way to launder their clothes will be amazed by this product line.

A unique feature of the green detergent line is that it offers products (Hard Rock, Soft Rock, and Classic Rock) tailored to your regions water conditions. The product is formulated to minimize water deposits and to actively rinse clean most detergent residue to protect your skin —the largest organ.

Rockin’ Green also offers pet detergent,toy detergent and feminine pad detergent.

This is one laundry detergent that is definitely a Rock Star!

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How To Prevent Laundry Room Drownings

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Most parents, grandparents and other caregivers of infants and young children are unaware that the laundry room could be the site of an accidental home drowning.  Sadly, many parents who would never dream of leaving a child unattended in the bath or poolside do not bother to childproof or restrict unsupervised access to home laundry room facilities. The result is that far too many children succumb to needless death or serious injuries.

Drownings are silent and can occur within minutes. Children that have experienced prolonged submersion, but that do not drown will sustain substantial bodily harm due to severe oxygen depletion.

The physiology of infants and small children make them prone to laundry room drowning accidents. They are top-heavy and lack the upper body strength to pull themselves free should they crawl, climb or fall into a filled washing machine tub, undrained utility sink or other container holding an inch or more of liquid. Liquid filled containers not in use should be promptly emptied.

Five gallon cleaning buckets, frequently, used for various household chores, pose a real hidden threat.  The Consumer Product Safety Commission has found that the height, straight sides and weight of these buckets make self extrication for infants and toddlers difficult.  Such young children are prone to falling in head first and lack the muscle and motor skills to free themselves. Thus even an inch of water can cause death or injury.

Washing machines, both top loading washing machines and front loading washing machine pose significant drowning hazards. If your washing machine, does not contain a locking mechanism there are safety locks that you can purchase and install at home. Never leave appliance door or lids open. Children, cats and small dogs often find the basins great hiding and sleeping places.

Be certain that there are no climbing opportunities for young children to scale the washing machine. Toddlers and preschoolers are curious and agile creatures. They can quickly boost themselves into or on top of a machine with the help of a laundry basket, hamper, bucket or even a heap of laundry.

Should a child fall into an operating washing machine their risk of drowning or severe injury from respiratory impairment would be compounded by injuries sustained from physical entanglement as the machine cycles.

The best way to avoid these horrible accidents is to supervise infants, toddlers and young children constantly and restrict access to laundry room areas. After maintaining vigilant supervision, such actions as installing child gates, door locks, machine lid locks, removing climbing opportunities and emptying standing water containers can offer additional safety redundancies.

We see far too many YouTube videos of babies and small children in the laundry room “playing house” with the laundry.  The videos are adorable to some, but they make us cringe with fear. Laundry should be an activity only for adults and older children.

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Safety Check: Your Dryer Vent Hose

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In most households the dryer vent hose gets little care and respect. That is unfortunate, because neglecting this piece of laundry equipment could be costing you money and jeopardizing the safety of your family.

If you are still utilizing white plastic venting it should immediately be replaced with UL listed metal vent piping. The white plastic vents feature prominent interior ribbed surfaces that allow for pockets of lint to accumulate. This results in a restricted air flow which causes the dryer to run less efficiently. Eventually, such blockages could result in combustion wherein the plastic hose will quickly burn.

Metallic vent piping also requires periodic maintenance to clear the interior of lint debris.  A good rule of thumb is inspect and conduct cleaning a least twice a year at daylight savings time, when you are also checking smoke detector batteries. The piping should be held securely in place with solid metal elbows at the dryer appliance and the vent cap.  Avoid crushing the pipe. Also, be certain that the exterior flap opens while the dryer is in use.

And always, always empty your machines lint trap after each use to avoid clogging the vent and machine. Routine lint and dust abatement should be performed in the basin, exterior sides, tops and bottoms of the dryer. A gentle alcohol wipe of the dryer sensors with a soft cloth should also be part of the maintenance schedule.

A great product to assist in clearing dryer vent piping is the popular “lint eater” officially known as Gardus RLE202 LintEater 10-Piece Rotary Dryer Vent Cleaning System. Designed by a commercial duct cleaning company for the homeowner, the “lint eater”:

  • Helps prevent dryer fires by removing lint buildup in clothes dryers which is one of the leading causes of home fires
  • Reduces drying times to save money on utility bills and wear and tear on dryer and clothing
  • Professional design with advanced cleaning technology has been field tested and used by professional service technicians for over 15 years
  • Effectively cleans all types of dryer vents including metal or foil or white vinyl
  • Easy to use and works with your cordless drill

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A well cleaned machine will reward you with lower electricity costs, reduced repair bills and extended running life. Be certain to consult the manufacturer’s instruction manual for appropriate operating and maintenance procedures unique to your appliance.

 

 

 

Xl Clean Guard: The Safe Way To Store Cleaning Supplies

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The  XL Clean Guard by Smart Guard is an excellent way to baby proof and child proof the storage of your laundry detergents and other cleaning supplies. This large portable container is constructed of rugged plastic. It features a child proof lock. However, it easy for an adult to open by squeezing the lock tabs and rotating the catch mechanism counter-clockwise. Great for the laundry room or other places in the home where cleaning supplies and chemicals might be stored. A nice alternative to cabinet locks. The container is 16 inches wide, 13 inches deep and 14 inches tall.

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Close Your Detergent After Each Use

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In a recent survey conducted by the American Cleaning Institute (www.cleaninginstitute.org), 12% of Americans responded that they “sometimes, rarely or never seal detergent containers after each use.

This is an unfortunate statistic in households with children or pets as accidental ingestions could occur or cleaning compounds could spill and intermix creating dangerous fumes or caustic substances.

The American Cleaning Institute offers these safe laundry tips:

  • Always close the laundry detergent container, box, bottle or flexible pouch immediately after each use.
  • Keep laundry products out of the reach of children and pets.
  • Remember to keep products in their original container and immediately put them in a secure place after use.
  • Read and follow all recommended instructions on the laundry product label prior to use. Knowing what to do if an accident occurs is important. Make it a point to keep the Poison Control Center phone number handy (1-800-222-1222).
  • Clean up any spills, and immediately wash your hands and any items used to dispense or measure products.
  • Questions about laundry products? Call the manufacturer using the toll free number on the product label, or visit their website for more information.