Call me crazy, but I am kind of obsessed with doing laundry lately. I have these little rituals and ways of doing things, especially with the diaper laundry. I am constantly looking for that one all natural detergent that's the best, and I think I might have finally found it. My love affair with Charlie's Soap has begun.
Charlie's Soap kindly sent me some products to test out. I got to try an 80 load bag of laundry powder, a 16 load bottle of laundry liquid, a bottle of their all purpose cleaner, and it all came with a green grocery tote.
I had been eyeing Charlie's Soap for quite some time. The first thing that drew me in was the packaging, it has a vintage feel and comes in a cute little drawstring bag. It almost makes me want to get a whole slew of them to line up on the shelves next to my washer and dryer.
Charlie's Soap is safe, non-toxic, and biodegradable. It does NOT contain any lye, brighteners, whiteners, dyes, softeners, petroleum, or perfume. It is safe and effective for all fabrics, including silk, wool, cotton, linen, microfiber, and waterproof gear.
I have been using both the Laundry Liquid and the Powder on all my laundry and I can truthfully say that I am impressed. My clothes are soft and clean, and my diapers do not stink, at all. Not one bit. They clean the heck out of everything all while being safe for my family and the earth.
At $0.19 a load it's fairly priced for a really amazing , safe detergent. I highly recommend it!
Now, onto the all purpose cleaner. The first thing I tried this on was our wood kitchen counter. I try to wipe down the counter often with all natural cleaner so I was really surprised when I used the Charlie's cleaner and it wiped off a ton of dirtiness. It will clean things that you think are already clean. I proceeded to clean my bath tub, sinks, tv stand, coffee table, and pretty much whatever else I could wipe down. This stuff is fabulous!
So, in the end Charlie's Soap blew me away. I love it and I am hooked for life.
Buy It: Visit Charlie's Soap to purchase!
Win It: Charlie's Soap is generously giving one of our readers the same set that I got to try as a grand prize! One 80 load bag of laundry powder, a 16 load bottle of liquid laundry, a 17oz. bottle of all purpose cleaner, and a green grocery tote (valued at approx. $50).
That's not all! 5 readers will win a 5 wash sample of Charlie's Soap! That's enough to decide if you love it as much as I do!
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Giveaway will end at 11:59pm CST on 3/5/10. Winners will be announced on 3/6/10
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I did receive a sample of the product or service for testing and review purposes. This will in no way sway my opinion of the product or service.The review is in my own words and is my own opinion. Your results and opinion may differ.
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I learned that charlies soap helps improve the flame retardent on clothes
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It's biodegradeable
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I learned that over the years, through word-of-mouth the original Charlie's Soap, the new laundry liquid, and the newer laundry powder have found their way around the globe and they continue to amaze those who try them.
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I learned I can buy it at my local whole foods.
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THIS COMPANY STARTED WITH A BANKROLL OF $200.00
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I can purchase Charlie's at Food for Thought, in Wichita Kansas. Thanks!
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I learned that their laundry products are HE washer compatible! Not that I have an HE washer... yet! But nice to know!
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I learned that Charlie's Soaps are safe and nontoxic!
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To qualify as biodegradable, a substance must be 80% degraded in 28 days. Charlie's Soap degraded over 97% in soil in 28 days and is certified safe for use in small lakes and streams.
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I learned that this company was started with approx $200.
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You need to clean out your washing machine before using this because traditional detergent leaves stuff behind.
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I learned that their 2.64 lbs. bag of laundry powder can do up to 80 full wash loads, thanks.
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I am very impressed by all the aspect of Charlie's soap but was grabbed my eye was how effective it was in the carpet stain trials. From my desk I can see a trail of red juice spot across the living room that Charlie's may be the solution to. kcarlson1152[at]hotmail[dot]com
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I learned that Charlie"s soap is perfect for babies and those who have sensitive skin.
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I learned that Charlie"s soap is perfect for babies and those who have sensitive skin.
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I'm a longtime user of Charlie's Soap and also a Facebook fan, so I don't even have to visit the home page to cite a few facts. It's made in Mayodan, NC, is a perfectly green laundry soap, and can be used as dishwasher detergent as well (although doesn't work well with hard water). My husband was incontinent near the end of his long and debilitating illness, but Charlie's cleaned his clothes without fail, no bleach, OxiClean or boosters. For three years now, Charlie's has been my only laundry soap, and always will be!
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I learned that I would have to travel over 100 miles to buy it in the store.
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All of the features of Charlie's Soap Laundry Liquid but more concentrated!
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I like how the founder's dad used the cleaner in his yarn factory and said "It cleans everything from false teeth to diesel engines." Now its on the label
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I learned that Charlie's Soap is made with a unique blend of biodegradable coconut-based detergents and high-grade, completely soluble, Green River washing soda.
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Charlie's Soap can be used along with bleach.
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Neat. I learned that it hypoallergenic, and less residue is left than with Tide, which is what we are currently using with out cloth diapers.
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I learned that the Laundry powder is made with a unique blend of biodegradable coconut-based detergents and high-grade, completely soluble, Green River washing soda.
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I learned that Charlie's Soap is biodegrageable
I learned that "Front-loading machines generally require a bit less product per load because of their water-saving features; however, one (1) tablespoon of Charlie’s Soap Laundry Powder completely dissolves in only one (1) cup of cold water and therefore works extremely well in any amount of water. The same goes for the Liquid. "
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I learned that you can use Charlie’s Soap All-Purpose in carpet cleaners, but with half the amount. Good to know!
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Thanks for the giveaway...Charlie's Soap was originally developed for use in the textile industry to clean up the oils and other accumulated grime from yarn machines by Charlie Sutherland, Jr., and his brother-in-law Ron Joyce, who were working for a large textile yarn company.
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I learned that Charlie's Soap degraded over 97% in soil in 28 days and is certified safe for use in small lakes and streams.
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The company was started with just $200!
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I learned that with $200, Charlie and Ron officially started their little soap company.
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# Charlie’s Soap All-Purpose may be used in carpet cleaners such as the ones available for rent at grocery stores. But, be sure to *use no more than half the amount of cleaner recommended* by the manufacturer.
# Charlie’s Soap All-Purpose is currently being used with professional carpet cleaners.
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I learned you only need 1 TABLESPOON of laundry powder per large washload.
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I learned that most detergents leave perfumes (cover scents), brighteners, and/or fabric softeners on your clothes to cover up the fact that the detergent really didn’t clean anything. These additives can easily cause skin irritations.
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I learned their "2.64 lbs. bag of laundry powder can do up to 80 full wash loads.
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