2.08.2010

Charlie's Soap Review & Giveaway - closed



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! 

Mandatory Entry: Go to Charlie's Soap and tell me one thing you learned!

Additional Entries
(you must do the mandatory entry for additional entries to be valid. Please leave a comment for EACH additional entry, if it says you get 2 entries please leave 2 separate comments. Make sure you leave your email address!) 
 
Become a fan of Charlie's Soap on Facebook (1 entry)

Become a fan of Le Petit Owlet Blog on Facebook (It's a new page, not the old one! 1 entry)

Follow @lepetitowlet on Twitter (1 entry)

Subscribe to Le Petit Owlet by email via Feedburner (1 entry, Feedburner is on right sidebar)

Follow Le Petit Owlet publicly via Google Friend Connect (1 entry)

Tweet about this giveaway! Be sure to include @lepetitowlet and a link to the giveaway (2 tweets per day, must leave permalink for entries to be counted)

Blog about this giveaway (2 entries, leave a link to your blog)

Put one of my buttons on your blog (2 entries, leave a link so I can check!)

Comment on one of my other entries! (1 entry per post commented on)




Giveaway will end at 11:59pm CST on 3/5/10. Winners will be announced on 3/6/10

Good Luck! 



Disclaimer: I did not receive payment in any form for this review.
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.

Jessica

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Andrea Kruse said...

Tweet!
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Idaho Jill said...

rt, thanks! http://twitter.com/idahojill/status/9483845922

Debbie said...

Tweet!
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Idaho Jill said...

rt, thanks! http://twitter.com/idahojill/status/9492679066

Andrea Kruse said...

tweet!
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WendyOtt said...

Posted a tweet @WendyLoreen about this giveaway today (2/22) :)
http://twitter.com/WendyLoreen/status/9512250194
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Idaho Jill said...

rt, thanks! http://twitter.com/idahojill/status/9535321116

Andrea Kruse said...

Tweet!
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Debbie said...

Daily Tweet!
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Idaho Jill said...

rt, thanks! http://twitter.com/idahojill/status/9543715873

Andrea Kruse said...

Daily tweet #2
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WendyOtt said...

Posted a tweet @WendyLoreen about this giveaway today (2/23) :)
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Andrea Kruse said...

Tweet!
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Idaho Jill said...

rt, thanks! http://twitter.com/idahojill/status/9587461777

Debbie said...

Tweet!
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Idaho Jill said...

rt, thanks! http://twitter.com/idahojill/status/9595035841

Andrea Kruse said...

Tweet! #2
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Idaho Jill said...

rt, thanks! http://twitter.com/idahojill/status/9629643191

Andrea Kruse said...

Tweet!
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Debbie said...

Tweet!
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Andrea Kruse said...

Tweet!
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Idaho Jill said...

rt2, thanks! http://twitter.com/idahojill/status/9651087975

WendyOtt said...

Posted a tweet @WendyLoreen about this giveaway today (2/25) :)
http://twitter.com/WendyLoreen/status/9663598852
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Chandelle said...

I learned that charlies soap helps improve the flame retardent on clothes

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Chandelle said...

I'm a subscriber

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Chandelle said...

I'm a follower

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Chandelle said...

I'm your facebook fan

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Chandelle said...

I'm a charlies soap facebook fan

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Idaho Jill said...

rt, thanks! http://twitter.com/idahojill/status/9683255764

Andrea Kruse said...

Daily tweet #1
http://twitter.com/notimeMom/status/9690501476
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Debbie said...

Tweet!
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Andrea Kruse said...

Daily tweet #2
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Idaho Jill said...

rt, thanks! http://twitter.com/idahojill/status/9704389723

WendyOtt said...

Posted a tweet @WendyLoreen about this giveaway today (2/26) :)
http://twitter.com/WendyLoreen/status/9713746205
ott.wendy@gmail.com

Andrea Kruse said...

Daily tweet #1
http://twitter.com/notimeMom/status/9738457776
andrea.kruse at gmail dot com

Idaho Jill said...

rt, thanks! http://twitter.com/idahojill/status/9738815410

Debbie said...

Tweet!
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Andrea Kruse said...

Daily tweet #2
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Idaho Jill said...

rt, thanks! http://twitter.com/idahojill/status/9752397494

WendyOtt said...

Posted a tweet @WendyLoreen about this giveaway today (2/27) :)
http://twitter.com/WendyLoreen/status/9760060011
ott.wendy@gmail.com

Andrea Kruse said...

Tweet!
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Idaho Jill said...

rt, thanks! http://twitter.com/idahojill/status/9786659048

Terri L said...

It's biodegradeable

droopydog63@hotmail.com

WendyOtt said...

Posted a tweet @WendyLoreen about this giveaway today (2/28) :)
http://twitter.com/WendyLoreen/status/9799480106
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Sweep Finds said...

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.

jeanilynne at gmail dot com

Sweep Finds said...

Facebook fan of Charlie's Soap (bloggy finds)
http://www.facebook.com/bloggyfinds

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Sweep Finds said...

Facebook fan of Le Petit Owlet Blog (bloggy finds)
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Sweep Finds said...

follow on Twitter (@bloggyfinds)

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Sweep Finds said...

I subscribe via email at:
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Sweep Finds said...

follow through Google Friend (bloggy finds)

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Sweep Finds said...

tweeted here (@bloggyfinds):
http://twitter.com/bloggyfinds/status/9809546518

jeanilynne at gmail dot com

Karen P said...

I learned I can buy it at my local whole foods.

Sweep Finds said...

1
blogged this giveaway here:
http://bloggyfinds.blogspot.com/2010/02/35-le-petit-owlet-charlie-soap-giveaway.html

jeanilynne at gmail dot com

Sweep Finds said...

2
blogged this giveaway here:
http://bloggyfinds.blogspot.com/2010/02/35-le-petit-owlet-charlie-soap-giveaway.html

jeanilynne at gmail dot com

Sweep Finds said...

1
blog button here:
http://bloggyfinds.blogspot.com/

jeanilynne at gmail dot com

Idaho Jill said...

rt2, thanks! http://twitter.com/idahojill/status/9810305420

Anonymous said...

HORTON111@AOL.COM

THIS COMPANY STARTED WITH A BANKROLL OF $200.00

Idaho Jill said...

rt, thanks! http://twitter.com/idahojill/status/9828395558

Deborah Wellenstein said...

I can purchase Charlie's at Food for Thought, in Wichita Kansas. Thanks!

Andrea Kruse said...

Tweet!
http://twitter.com/notimeMom/status/9834693220
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sksweeps said...

I learned that their laundry products are HE washer compatible! Not that I have an HE washer... yet! But nice to know!

Debbie said...

Daily Tweet!
http://twitter.com/MSU_MOM_TO_2/status/9836733468
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Idaho Jill said...

rt2, thanks! http://twitter.com/idahojill/status/9836930396

Heather said...

I learned that Charlie's Soaps are safe and nontoxic!

Heather said...

I follow you with Google Friend Connect!

Heather said...

My tweet; http://twitter.com/HSlater351/status/9840771470

ky2here said...

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.

ky2here said...

Here's my tweet:

http://twitter.com/ky2here1/status/9840893856

cmcathiem02@gmail.com said...

I learned that this company was started with approx $200.

Sunnyvale said...

It's guaranteed, how can you lose?

Andrea Kruse said...

TWeet!
http://twitter.com/notimeMom/status/9848267121
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Jennifer Wilson said...

You need to clean out your washing machine before using this because traditional detergent leaves stuff behind.

jenndiggy at gmail dot com

Jennifer Wilson said...

I follow google connect.

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David Johnson said...

I learned that their 2.64 lbs. bag of laundry powder can do up to 80 full wash loads, thanks.

Idaho Jill said...

rt, thanks! http://twitter.com/idahojill/status/9879089119

Andrea Kruse said...

Daily tweet #1
http://twitter.com/notimeMom/status/9881654129
andrea.kruse at gmail dot com

WendyOtt said...

Posted a tweet @WendyLoreen about this giveaway today (3/2) :)
http://twitter.com/WendyLoreen/status/9884896213
ott.wendy@gmail.com

Idaho Jill said...

rt2, thanks! http://twitter.com/idahojill/status/9887117182

Debbie said...

Tweet!
http://twitter.com/MSU_MOM_TO_2/status/9889545283
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Sweep Finds said...

daily tweet #1

tweeted here (@bloggyfinds):
http://twitter.com/bloggyfinds/status/9889605961

jeanilynne at gmail dot com

Kylie Carlson said...

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

Andrea Kruse said...

Tweet!
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Sarah Mc said...

I learned that Charlie"s soap is perfect for babies and those who have sensitive skin.
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Sarah Mc said...

I learned that Charlie"s soap is perfect for babies and those who have sensitive skin.
smcpheet at gmail dot com

Sarah Mc said...

I am a fan of Charlie's soap on facebook
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Sarah Mc said...

I follow Le Petit Owlet by email using Feedburner
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Sarah Mc said...

I am a Le Petit Owlet Fan on Facebook.
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Sarah Mc said...

Commenting on one of your other posts. I purchased LunaPads after seeing them on your blog. They are wonderful and well worth the money.
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Madam Pince said...

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!

Debbie said...

Tweet!
http://twitter.com/MSU_MOM_TO_2/status/9923095083
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clynsg said...

I learned that I would have to travel over 100 miles to buy it in the store.

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clynsg said...

Google friend follower

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Lyudmila said...

All of the features of Charlie's Soap Laundry Liquid but more concentrated!

Andrea Kruse said...

Tweet!
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Idaho Jill said...

rt, thanks! http://twitter.com/idahojill/status/9936365852

Idaho Jill said...

rt2, thanks! http://twitter.com/idahojill/status/9945267012

Andrea Kruse said...

TWeet!
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SamanthaPayntr said...

it hasn't been tested on animals, that's nice to know.

SamanthaPayntr said...

following you on twitter!

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SamanthaPayntr said...

fan of yours on facebook!

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SamanthaPayntr said...

subscribe to your email

#1

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subscribe to your email #2

WendyOtt said...

Posted a tweet @WendyLoreen about this giveaway today (3/3) :)
http://twitter.com/WendyLoreen/status/9960697010
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Debbie said...

Tweet
http://twitter.com/MSU_MOM_TO_2/status/9972688827
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r0berts said...

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

Idaho Jill said...

rt, thanks! http://twitter.com/idahojill/status/9981847733

Andrea Kruse said...

Tweet!
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Anonymous said...

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.

terri142 said...

I learned that I can buy these products at Whole Body Medicine in CT

terri142 said...

I am a facebook fan of Charlie's Soap.

terri142 said...

I became a facebook fan of Le Petit Owlet Blog!

terri142 said...

I am following lepetitowlet on twitter.(terri142)

terri142 said...

I am now following your blog publicly with google friend connect.

terri142 said...

tweet!

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Idaho Jill said...

rt2, thanks! http://twitter.com/idahojill/status/9987724358

Janette said...

Charlie's Soap can be used along with bleach.
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Janette said...

Following you on Twitter @jsoldham
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Janette said...

Subscribed via feed
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Janette said...

Following publicly
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Andrea Kruse said...

Tweet!
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WendyOtt said...

Posted a tweet @WendyLoreen about this giveaway today (3/4) :)
http://twitter.com/WendyLoreen/status/10008540364
ott.wendy@gmail.com

SolDucky said...

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.

SolDucky said...

Charlie's soap facebook fan sarah linette

SolDucky said...

Twitter follower soluckyducky

SolDucky said...

Facebook fan sarah linette

SolDucky said...

feedburner subscriber

SolDucky said...

google friend follower

taylorbagels said...

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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taylorbagels said...

Subscribed by email

taylorbagels said...

I am a google friend connect follower.

ashley said...

http://twitter.com/ameganck/statuses/10014690512
today's tweet #1
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ashley said...

entered the jelly bean giveaway
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ashley said...

entered the petuna pickle bottom giveaway (and posted comments)
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ashley said...

today's tweet #2
http://twitter.com/ameganck/statuses/10014766420

Andrea Kruse said...

TWeet!
http://twitter.com/notimeMom/status/10019105637
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Debbie said...

tweet
http://twitter.com/MSU_MOM_TO_2/status/10023078322
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Idaho Jill said...

rt, thanks! http://twitter.com/idahojill/status/10034055353

ladcraig said...

I learned that Charlie's Soap also makes an all-purpose cleaner.

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ladcraig said...

Charlie's Soap FB fan (L. Craig)

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ladcraig said...

La Petit Owlet Facebook fan (L. Craig)

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ladcraig said...

e-mail subscriber

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ladcraig said...

#1 added your adorable button here:

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ladcraig said...

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susan1215 said...

I learned that Charlie's Soap is biodegrageable

Anonymous said...

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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Anonymous said...

fan of Charlie's Soap on Facebook (matthew wood)

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Anonymous said...

follow you on twitter @matt4melis

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Anonymous said...

Subscribe to Le Petit Owlet via Feedburner

matt4melis at hotmail dot com

Anonymous said...

follow you publicly on Google Friend Connect

matt4melis at hotmail dot com

Anonymous said...

tweet

http://twitter.com/matt4melis/status/10041624341

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Anonymous said...

tweet 2

http://twitter.com/matt4melis/status/10041652243

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Idaho Jill said...

last rt, thanks! http://twitter.com/idahojill/status/10043326474

trixx said...

I learned that you can use Charlie’s Soap All-Purpose in carpet cleaners, but with half the amount. Good to know!

trixx said...

I follow your blog via Google Friends Connect!

trixx said...

I subscribe via email.

Brian E. said...

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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Brian E. said...

Follow @lepetitowlet on Twitter: @brianpiero

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Brian E. said...

Tweeted: http://twitter.com/brianpiero/status/10053761992

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Jinxy and Me said...

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.

Jinxy and Me said...

I'm following you on Twitter (I'm @ThriftyJinxy).

Jinxy and Me said...

I'm following your blog in Google Friend Connect.

Brian E. said...

...fan of Charlie's Soap on Facebook: "Bryan Eason"

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Brandi said...

The company was started with just $200!

brandi.westmoreland(at)gmail(dot)com

Tylerpants said...

I'm a follower. tylerpants{at}gmail.com

Maja said...

I learned that with $200, Charlie and Ron officially started their little soap company.

Maja said...

subscriber

Maja said...

follower

Kathy P said...

# 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.

Kathy P said...

cs fan on facebook kathylpease

Kathy P said...

your fan on facebook kathylpease

Kathy P said...

following you on twitter klp1965

Kathy P said...

Google Friend klp1965

Kathy P said...

http://twitter.com/klp1965/status/10058878593

Betty C said...

I learned you only need 1 TABLESPOON of laundry powder per large washload.

Betty C said...

I'm a fan of Charlie's soap on Facebook.

WendyOtt said...

Posted a tweet @WendyLoreen about this giveaway today (3/5) :)
http://twitter.com/WendyLoreen/status/10059877111
ott.wendy@gmail.com

Sand said...

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.

cman said...

Charlie's soap is residue free.

Charlene Kuser said...

I learned it is made with Green
River washing soda

CharlieGurl57@aol.com

Charlene Kuser said...

Fan of Charlie's Soap on Facebook
(Charlene Kuser)

CharlieGurl57@aol.com

Charlene Kuser said...

Fan of Le Petit Owlet Blog on Facebook (Charlene Kuser)

CharlieGurl57@aol.com

Charlene Kuser said...

Following lepetitowlet on Twitter
(Swtlilchick)

CharlieGurl57@aol.com

Charlene Kuser said...

Subscriber via email

CharlieGurl57@aol.com

Donna said...

I learned their "2.64 lbs. bag of laundry powder can do up to 80 full wash loads.
donna444444@yahoo.com

Charlene Kuser said...

Following you on google friend
(Charlene)

CharlieGurl57@aol.com

Donna said...

subscriber
donna444444@yahoo.com

Donna said...

follower
donna444444@yahoo.com

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