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Dyson Cordless Vacuum Alternative - Lupe Technology Pure Cordless Vacuum The Best Cordless Vacuum!

9/9/2021

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While this little Lupe Technology post is not sponsored, I am proud to be an affiliate for such a great brand! 
For as long as I can remember, the top name in vacuums and cordless vacuums has been Dyson. That name often comes with a hefty price tag yet most who have parted with their eldest in exchange for a Dyson, sing it’s praises.

Shark has gained a name in the vacuum industry for quality and affordability, holding their own against Dyson. 

Yet a new player is now on the horizon. Have you heard about Lupe yet? Forbes called it “The Rolls Royce of Vaccums”
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A Bit About Lupe Technology

If you’re looking for the best vacuum 2021, or more specifically, the best cordless vacuum (because sweeper cords are soooo annoying) look no father than the Bristol, UK tech startup Lupe Technology. Founders Lucas Horne and Pablo Montero set out not just to make another vacuum, but to engineer a cleaner world by operating on the principle:

“innovate what we should, not what we could”

The earth doesn’t need more junk, more products with too many options that aren’t used, needed, or efficient. We don’t constantly need a new model just because a company “can” or need to for marketing.
We need to “buy well, buy once” as the Lupe Pure Cordless Vacuum Cleaner product page urges and reminds.
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Lupe Technology Sustainability

Lupe Technology is ISO 14001 certified  and currently carbon neutral with a carbon negative goal set for 2023. Way to go team! 
The Lupe Pure Cordless Vacuum Cleaner is better than Dyson and Shark vacuums in a number of tests by independent vacuum enthusiast/researcher Vacuum Wars.

Some pros of the Lupe cordless vacuum include:
  • Works great on hard floors and Carpet
  • It’s built to last with easily replaceable parts
  • The most useful/efficient suction on the market. 
  • 60 minutes of cleaning time
  • Hepa filter 
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As you can see the Pure Cordless vacuum looks more like a slim “regular” vacuum, compared to most of the cordless stick vacuums currently out which hold most of their weight at the handle. I personally do not understand that design trend and find them to be awkward to use, resulting in tired and sore arms/wrists. Not to mention how easily they topple over if not propped up carefully enough. The Lupe Pure may be a bit heavier than it’s competitors, but you’re losing that frustration of a tired arm and gaining a superior clean.  Besides, when weight is properly distributed in a well thought out design… you’ll hardly notice. ;)
It’s easy to underestimate how important a clean home is. Many people live with a hastily tidied home and don’t realize that the dust etc they are missing can contribute to poor indoor air quality, allergies, and general feelings of being unwell physically and mentally/emotionally. Quality cleaning tools are a worthwhile investment for your health and when you buy something that will truly last, it’s also good for your wallet and the planet in the long run. 
I’m thrilled to share with you that Lupe Technology is running a huge sale right now. You canget a $200 discount on the Lupe Pure Cordless vacuum cleaner through the end of the month! No Lupe coupon code or discount code needed and hey! Free shipping anywhere in the world, isn’t that amazing?
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Buying Plants Online During a Pandemic - American Plant Exchange Review

4/15/2021

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Ordering Monstera Plants Online - American Plant Exchange Review
So... 2020 and plants... Yeah.
How many of us became plant people in 2020? How many of us were reminded in 2020 why we don’t usually buy plants? lol.
Anyway let’s not go there. This post is about buying plants online during a pandemic. Plenty of people are perfectly comfortable going to the store to buy their plants during a pandemic. Others are scared or due to extremely high risks or other factors choose to order *live* plants online. Last year, I was one of them and I bought a number of plants from American Plant Exchange. Here’s what I learned..
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Shipping, Delivery, Initial Inspection

The shipping time varied depending on if I ordered from Amazon or Etsy and even within that depended on the plant ordered. Overall I thought the shipping was good, they each came in really nice sturdy cardboard boxes and they were wrapped well.

Ordering Plants Online - American Plant Exchange Review
Ordering Plants Online - American Plant Exchange Review
Ordering Plants Online - American Plant Exchange Review
Ordering Plants Online - American Plant Exchange Review
Ordering Plants Online - American Plant Exchange Review
Ordering Plants Online - American Plant Exchange Review
Ordering Plants Online - American Plant Exchange Review
Ordering Plants Online - American Plant Exchange Review

Initial inspection of the Monstera, it seemed to have either not been planted deep enough in the pot, or got jostled out in transit.
I ended up transplanting it into this affordable white planter from Amazon and it has done surprisingly well.


Ordering Monstera Plants Online - American Plant Exchange Review
Ordering Monstera Plants Online - American Plant Exchange Review
Ordering Monstera Plants Online - American Plant Exchange Review
Ordering Monstera Plants Online - American Plant Exchange Review
Ordering Monstera Plants Online - American Plant Exchange Review
Ordering Monstera Plants Online - American Plant Exchange Review
Initial inspection of the coffee plant was... something isn’t right here. There were tons of branches cut off and I wondered if they had been cut off to grow additionally cuttings from. When I reached out to American Plant Exchange they said it was bad parts of the plant being cut off. Which... honestly wasn’t reassuring. That plant struggled all last year and unless a spring time miracle happens, I’d say it’s not going to bounce back, but we’ll see.
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Ordering Plants Online - American Plant Exchange Review Coffee Plant

How Did The Plants Hold Up?

  • The Snake Plant is still alive and well. It didn’t grow a ton, but it is holding its own nearly a year later.
  • The Petra Croton was beautiful all summer long and then took a sharp turn for the worse. I’m not sure what happened, but I’m pretty sure it’s dead.
  • The Dwarf Pomegranate did well all summer, it grew the cutest coral colored flowers and the beginnings of ornamental pomegranates which all fell off before they were full grown (expected for a young plant) but once the cooler weather hit, even though I brought it inside, it went down hill. These are deciduous, though, so it’s normal for them to lose all their leaves. I am hopeful it might come back for summer but time will tell.
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  • The coffee plant is doubtful going to survive.
  • The jasmine was attacked so many times by my neighborhood animals that I don’t think it will be back and sadly I never got one flower from it... those rascals!
  • Finally, the crown jewel of my plant purchases last year - my Monstera. Such a trendy plant...But surprisingly mine has stayed healthy, grown a bunch, and I honestly wonder if it needs repotted again because at least one big root has found it’s way to the bottom of the planter already!!

American Plant Exchange Green Sansevieria Trifasciata Zeylanica Live Plant, 6" Pot, Indoor/Outdoor Air Purifier

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Amazon $19.99

American Plant Exchange Split Leaf Philodendron Monstera Deliciosa Live Plant, 3 Gallon, Green

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Amazon $44.56

Petra Croton Live Plant, 6" Pot Indoor/Outdoor Air Purifying Plant

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Etsy $21.99

Dwarf Pomegranate Bush, 6" Pot, Fruit Producing!

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Etsy $30

Arabica Coffee Plant, 6" Pot

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Etsy $26

Confederate Jasmine Live Plant, 6" Pot, Very Fragrant Vine!

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Etsy $26

Pros and Cons of Buying Plants Online

Pros
You don’t have to leave your house.
You’re not limited to local selection.
Your car won’t get dirty. lol

Cons
You don’t get to pick a plant that looks great to you as the consumer.
Plants can struggle during transit and some never bounce back.
It can be a lot more expensive.
If you’re like me, you feel bad reaching out about an issue (Especially if it’s a small company) bc you realize the cost associated with shipping plants is high and most things are probably not the grower’s fault...

What I Learned From Buying Plants Online from American Plant Exchange

Compare prices. American Plant Exchange has plants for sale on Etsy and on Amazon.
Some of the price differences were huge for the same size plant.

Consider buyer protection and customer service. If you have an issue, it probably going to be resolved easier and faster via Amazon. YMMV. Hopefully you don’t have an issue though!

Buying plants from anywhere is such a tricky endeavor. If the plant doesn’t make it, it’s hard to know if it was a problem with the plant itself, the environment it was put in, the care (or lack there of) it was given, the transit or what! But I guess that's true of any plant you buy isn't it?
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Will I Buy Plants Online in 2021

The jury is still out on that. At the moment I’m leaning toward no. But not because it was a bad experience, just because I’m anticipating a different summer and fall this year than in 2020 and trying to care for more plants isn’t part of it. I love the plants, i wish I could care for more and have them flourish, but for any number of factors it just doesn’t seem to work out. So instead of making myself frustrated at how many plants I kill in 2021, I think I’m just going to cherish my monstera and snake plant, try to help them thrive in 2021, and be content with my two happy little houseplants. Quality over quantity is the name of the game right? Two live houseplants are better than 15 dead or dying ones, right?

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Best Choice Products 5-Piece Wicker Dining Set Patio Furniture Review

3/31/2021

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For the longest time I wanted to get some patio furniture, but for one reason or another I always put it off.
  • It wasn’t within budget one year.
  • Another year we were going to be traveling most of the summer.
  • Another year I couldn’t decide what I wanted.
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Well... when 2020 hit and I knew I was going to spend literally every day of summer at home all day, I decided NOW was the time to finally get some patio furniture. I spent a lot of time trying to figure out exactly what I wanted - was it comfy chaise loungers, a bistro set, a traditional picnic table, a conversation set, a bench swing? (Read 6 Things To Consider When Choosing Patio Furniture)

There were so many choices. But finally I decided at really wanted a simple dining set. A weatherproof material that wouldn’t require maintenance (ie no wood!), chairs with backs, a table top that was equally good for dining on as it was for working on with a laptop or iPad. I found that some of tabletops were wicker and I just didn’t anticipate that being ideal. Imagine cleaning up food crumbs getting stuck in all those cracks? Other tables looked really cheap in quality. Still others came with a hefty price tag or a size that didn't suit my space.  Finally I decided on a set from Best Choice Products.
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Shipping & Delivery - Best Choice Products Patio Furniture Review

I ordered this set from Amazon and it actually came in 2 boxes on 2 different days. You’ll need to wait until both boxes arrive in order to assemble the set. The boxes were a bit mangled on the outside but nothing appeared to be damaged inside. There was a small knick on a piece as you can see below, but not from the shipping. Very minor and not really noticeable after assembly. I actually forgot about it until looking back at these pictures almost a year later. 
Best Choice Products 5-Piece Wicker Dining Set Patio Furniture Review
Best Choice Products 5-Piece Wicker Dining Set Patio Furniture Review
Best Choice Products 5-Piece Wicker Dining Set Patio Furniture Review
Best Choice Products 5-Piece Wicker Dining Set Patio Furniture Review
Best Choice Products 5-Piece Wicker Dining Set Patio Furniture Review
Best Choice Products 5-Piece Wicker Dining Set Patio Furniture Review
Best Choice Products 5-Piece Wicker Dining Set Patio Furniture Review
Best Choice Products 5-Piece Wicker Dining Set Patio Furniture Review
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Assembly - Best Choice Products Patio Furniture Review

The assembly process of the Best Choice Products Patio Furniture Dining Set was okay. It’s not a super quick assembly, but it’s also not that hard. Just take your time. When you’re assembling the chairs, and maybe this is obvious to most people, make sure to only screw in each area part of the way at first and then tighten everything down. If you tighten one area totally sometimes you can’t get the screw to reach on another side. But if you screw everything in just part way then somehow you can get everything together and screw them all in tightly. (If that makes sense?)

The one issue that we had was with the table. The rod that goes across the table and has the umbrella hole in the center of it was literally not long enough to reach either side as you can see in the photo below. I tried to reach out to the customer service via Amazon but I’m not sure they understood the scenario. We were able to kind of bend the frame just enough to get the rod and screws to catch and be secure. We didn’t have any trouble with it all season, so that worked out, fortunately.

Another thing to note is that some of the screw holes were partly covered over, making it a little more challenging to assembly. However, once you get it put together, it's already forgotten. Still, just wanted to share as many details as I can remember in case it is helpful for you in your purchase decision or assembly process. 
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Best Choice Products 5-Piece Wicker Dining Set Patio Furniture Review
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Quality & Durability - Best Choice Products Patio Furniture Review

I am really impressed with the quality of this 5 piece wicker dining set from Best Choice Products.
Is it perfect? No. But at this price point, why would I expect it to be?
For instance, it’s true that the cushions are kind of thin and not especially plush. But they are fine.
It is true that it should really have some pillows too, I had a couple already so that was perfect.
The glass top scratches fairly easily. There are some fine scratches on my table top and I’m not even sure when/how they got there..

But let me tell you something crazy. This patio set was outside all winter in a snowy northern climate. At one point there was more than a foot of snow on top of this table. I thought for sure it was going to be broken, damaged, rusted somewhere etc .... but here I am. Typing on it right now. It looks exactly how it did when I last used it in the fall. I am so impressed. YMMV, I can’t tell you what’s going to work for you, but I can tell you this set has worked well for me and was definitely one of my top purchases of 2020. Easily. I wish I would have bought it 5 years ago.
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Necessary Accessories - Best Choice Products Patio Furniture Review

To fully enjoy this best choice products 5 piece wicker dining set, I also purchased a 10 ft tilting solar led umbrella from Best Chocie Products as well as a steel umbrella base from abba patio store.

Pro Tip: Be sure to get an umbrella base that can safely hold your size of umbrella. They are stupid-expensive, but worth it for the piece of mind they will bring.

As for theBest Choice Products 10ft umbrella - I love it! It’s great to be able to tilt it to get the moving sun out of your eyes or to give a little privacy from neighbors. It’s also quite fun to put on the led lights when it starts to get dark. Is it waterproof? Not really. I mean, this is a patio umbrella mainly to shield you from the sun. Light rains will bead off of it, but if it starts pouring you will get wet. Speaking from experience lol. I got the navy color and by the end of summer you can see where the sun bleached the color out. A lot of people complain about that, but if I’m being honest, I don’t really care. When I’m outside and it’s opened, I can’t see that at all? That’s just me. Overall I would recommend the umbrella. It’s a good price (around $80, shipped) compared to other options and unless you abuse it, you should get lots of use from it! Hope this helps you if you were on the fence about this particular set!
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February 2021 Purchases: Initial Impressions (Featuring Brooklinen, Wardani, Apple, Air Quality Testers)

3/30/2021

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Making your living space more comfortable, fun, and safe is always a good idea. Here are some things I tried recently!

Tacocat Spelled Backwards Game from Exploding Kittens

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The makers of Exploding Kittens just released a new game called Tacocat Spelled Backwards. If you love an easy, fun game and palindromes (when a word or phrase is the same backwards and forewards) you’ll have a lot of fun with Tacocat Spelled Backwards. It's a very quick to learn and quick to play game to enjoy with someone you're sheltering in place with. Plus It’s only $15!

Every game I've tried from the makers ofExploding Kittens has been a blast.

Brooklinen Tufted Bath Rug, Silk Eye Mask, Classic Pillow Cases, and Washcloth Assortment

I made my second Brooklinen purchase after the waffle towels (here and here).
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Initial impressions:

Washcloths

Of the washcloth series, I think the best all around choice is the Classic/MidPlush. I also tried the waffle, ultralight, mid plush, super plush... basically I tried one of each wash cloth type brooklinen currently offers. You can read the full wash cloth comparison here and it may help you decide which full towel set is best for you!
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Brooklinen Silk Eyemask
I also snagged a silk eyemask with some rewards points - it is sooo soft. The only bummer is that it is a little loose on my head. I wish it was a little more fitted for me. Sidenote: The box is worth geeking out over! Its suchhhh a nice box and has a magnetic closure. If you get it, you get it.

Brooklinen Tufted Bath Rug
Finally I ordered the Brooklinen tufted bath rug to replace a (literally) 10-year old bath rug from ikea. This rug is made in Portugal and it’s not really a soft, cushiony type of rug, but it is really nice quality. I can see why it has the price it does. The one thing I dislike about it is how long it takes to dry.


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At this point I have interacted with Brooklinen Customer service three times, and I have to say they are fantastic. They are very responsive about any issues you may have. I have chatted with them and gone via email. I had a question about points crediting after leaving a review and  I had feedback about an item that was damaged on arrival. They were awesome. But one of my favorite things was after your interaction they sent you a survey and you could give feedback on the person who helped you including if you thought they deserved a coffee, lunch, or Brooklinen swag from the company! I thought this was too cool!!

Wardani Lambskin Leather Headband

Wardani Lambskin Leather Headband Made in Brooklyn NY
Wardani Lambskin Leather Headband Made in Brooklyn NY
​An easy everyday headband is on my capsule wardrobe ISO list. I decided to try the Wardani lambskin leather headband made in Brooklyn ny. I ordered from etsy here. First impressions: This headband is very lightweight and beautifully made. It’s not too tight on my head at all and feels comfortable. One regret I’m having is I ordered it in black for versatility, but now I wish I would have gone for the beautiful red leather or gold. For quality, I expect this headband to last as long as I want it to be in my collection.  

Air Pods Pro Replacement

Not really a purchase, since it didn’t cost anything but just to say if you’re having trouble with your AirPods Pro audio (if older than Oct 2020), reach out to apple support in case it’s an issue covered under their quality program. They’ll send you a replacement, put a hold on your credit card until you send back the originals, and then refund your card. (Unless you’re trying to scam them. Don’t do that.) So this is more of a PSA - don’t procrastinate, just hop on the chat with them and let them know what’s going on so they can trouble shoot or replace if needed.

Air Quality Testers

Tested a couple of air quality monitors including this EG indoor air quality monitor. Didn’t love this one and actually returned it and bought the Awair Element Indoor Air Quality monitor. The design is sleek and modern and it integrates with an app. You can track your air quality over time and get alerts with any concerning changes. It’s comforting to know the air quality in your home is safe or to be alerted to make adjustments to improve it. Sometimes that just means opening a window or turning on a fan to get some circulation. The Awair Element Indoor Air Quality monitor is pretty sensitive. If you’re cooking without the fan on, it will sense it in the other end of the house before you can even smell food cooking back there. This is really a great investment for most people spending more time at home and working from home because improving your air quality will doubtless improve your mood, productivity, and overall health!

Quince

After trying quince towels (review here) I decided to fill some wardrobe gaps with their silk camis and button up. I later ordered a pair of sweatpants for the Mr. and their Extra Fine Australian Merino Cardigan. Overall really pleased with the items. They do seem to be coming up with new items very fast and their prices are pretty low compared to other brands, so make out of that what you will. I still think buying one cardigan and having it for years from a brand like quince is a better choice than buying 5 cheap, low quality cardigans that barely make it through a season. Progress over perfection! If you want to check out quince here’s $10 off.
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AceTaken Ring Light & Phone Suspension Arm Stand

With all the videoconferencing we’re all doing these days not to mention other hobbies, I decided to finally get a ring light and overhead phone mount.This one was about $40 on amazon and so far I’m pleased. I like that it isn’t a chip clip style grip at the end of the arms, but it is actually a clamp, so it’s highly adjustable to fit on the ends of your desk, table, counter, wherever. I’m using an IPhone 10 Xs Max and I haven’t had any problems with it holding the phone securely.

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I snagged a secondhandTradlands Lakeland Dress at a huge bargain and I totally love it. I’ve been wanting to try Tradlands for a while now and this secondhand purchase gave me a lot of confidence. The quality is great, this is a piece that is made to last. A new piece is something you will save up for, but if cared for, should last for years based on this purchase at least. Get $25 off Tradlands here.

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Puracy Review - Natural, Non-Toxic Plant-Based Cleaning & Personal Care

2/15/2021

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In trying to gradually switch most of my life over to being more natural, sustainable, and the like.. I came across the puracy line on amazon. You can also order directly through them and get $10 off your first purchase. They make natural products like body wash, shampoo, conditioner, hand soap, laundry detergent etc. The hand drawn artwork on their packaging supports local artists. And for every item purchased they make a donation to local children and families in need. 
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While puracy products do come in plastic pump bottles, you can buy a large refill pouch for a lot of items which is helpful. I’ve been really happy with the  puracy laundry detergent. It’s so convenient to just pump it into the detergent spot instead of having the mess of pouring liquid detergent. Sometimes with tablets or powder detergents, at the end of a wash you will see some remnants in your washer or worse yet, on your clothes! Since it's liquid, you won’t have any issues like that. 
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The puracy body wash has also been a hit in our house. We opted for the citrus and sea salt option.  My husband just uses that for his shampoo, but I decided to try the shampoo and conditioner in citrus and mint. I’m so sad that this doesn’t work for me. It has rave reviews from hundreds of customers on amazon, so I know it just depends on the person which is true for basically every product ever made ?

I’ve been struggling to understand my hair better for the past 18 months or so. Trying to switch to no-poo, low-poo, other natural options. I can't seem to find the right one. When I first started using this shampoo I found I needed to shampoo twice for it to suds up nicely and get my hair feeling really clean. I have noticed this is the case with a lot of natural shampoos. After a couple days I didn’t need to do that anymore. But my head was still itchy. It actually got so itchy, I began to wonder if I am allergic or sensitive to some of the coconut based cleansers contained in it or if it’s just a problematic scalp? I stopped using it for a while and the itching improved but didn’t ever go away 100%. When I tried using it again the itching got worse. My husband finished the bottle but like I said, I won’t be repurchasing the citrus and mint shampoo/conditioner from puracy. They do have a baby shampoo and possibly it could be a better option for a sensitive scalp. 
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I also snagged the NATURAL MULTI-SURFACE CLEANER in green tea and lime. I had been on the whole Norwex kick for a while, but fell out of love, sadly. So I’ve now been using this cleaner for everything, along with microfiber towels, scrubbing the tub, toilet, counters etc! I love that I can clean everything and not have a headache from awful chemical laden cleaners. I’ll be restocking on this! 

Puracy has a lot of other products, but these are just the ones I’ve tried.
Highly recommend you check them out if you’re looking for some more natural products. 


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