BONUS PRIZE PACK: PC Home and PC Green March 27, 2009

It’s getting easier to find green cleaning supplies but just a few years ago, that wasn’t the case. I grew up on a lake and now have a cottage near one so I’ve always done my best to rid my wash water of phosphates and keep other nasties out of the water system.

One place I could always find what I needed was Superstore and the aisle featuring the PC Green brand. Believe it or not, the brand has been around for 20 years and it’s still leading the way by bringing shoppers those greener alternatives that we are all seeking these days (we are, aren’t we?).

Along with the top drawer PC Green line, Superstore also has the PC Home line of very contemporary cleaning tools (they are hip!). Now you might argue that no one really cares what a scrub brush looks like as long as it gets the job done. Fair argument. But for me, stylish tools makes the work a little less painful, and PC Home is always big on style, easy on the pocketbook and hard working to boot! Plus my mom will be impressed that I actually own cleaning tools.

WIN! WIN! WIN!

This is our last prize pack of Spring Cleaning Week and it’s a doozie.

- PC Green toilet bowl cleaner
- PC Green Multi Purpose Cleaning Putty
- PC Green All-Purpose Cleaner
- PC Green 4-in-1 Phosphate-free Dishwasher Detergent
- PC Cleaning Caddy
- PC Microfiber Kitchen Cloths
- PC Bowl Brush & Holder Set
- PC Two Piece Clean-up Kit
- PC Palm Brush
- PC Dish Brush

To enter, send an e-mail to shel@shelzolkewich with the subject line GREEN

Contest ends Saturday, March 28 at noon.

WIN DURING SPRING CLEANING WEEK: Affresh Washing Machine Cleaner March 27, 2009

You’re just back from the monster truck derby. Covered in mud. Stand by the washing machine, peel off those duds and drop them in. The machine will take care of the rest. Oh thank goodness we don’t have to head down to the river with a washboard in hand to take care of this mess.

Washing machines work all year round to keep your clothes looking their best. Now the washer needs to be cleaned. This may seem like an odd chore to add to your list but it’s especially important with the new high efficiency (HE) machines.

HE washers use less water and seal more tightly than older, less-efficient appliances. As a result, they are more prone to odour-causing residue, mold and mildew stains. Affresh Washer Cleaner to the rescue! Simply drop in a puck and run the machine through a regular cycle. Now your machine is ready for those snow white sheets.

WIN! WIN! WIN!

TODAY’S PRIZE PACK VALUE $125

1 Year supply of Affresh™ Washer Cleaner

Laundry Basket

Wooden Hangers
Four large towels

TO WIN, SEND AN E-MAIL WITH THE SUBJECT LINE AFFRESH TO

shel@shelzolkewich.com

Enter TODAY! Contest ends March 27 (TODAY) at midnight.

WIN DURING SPRING CLEANING WEEK: Blue Planet Cleaning Supplies March 26, 2009

This line of cleaners from Canadian Tire has everything going for it including being biodegradable and
non-toxic. It doesn’t have any artificial fragrances.

1. It works like a charm. I started my spring cleaning on the weekend and couldn’t help but be impressed with the bathroom cleaner in particular. The scent is marvelously fresh with no chemical traces.
2. The price is right. The dish washing liquid is $2.49 and the laundry detergent is $6.99. All the other products fall in this range.
3. The packaging is beautiful. Okay, I know that doesn’t mean a whole bunch when it comes to getting your toilet sparkling clean but at least I can get inspired to clean when the bottle is pretty (and made from 100 per cent post-consumer waste).

WIN! WIN! WIN!

TODAY’S PRIZE PACK Includes a selection of Blue Planet cleaners for laundry, dishes, bathrooms and kitchens.

TO WIN, SEND AN E-MAIL WITH THE SUBJECT LINE BLUE PLANET TO

shel@shelzolkewich.com

Enter TODAY! More great prizes all week long. Contest ends March 27 at noon.

WIN DURING SPRING CLEANING WEEK: Febreze Destinations March 25, 2009

If that tropical vacation seems like it happened a lifetime ago, it might be time for a little reminder. Febreze Destinations helps bring a little bit of paradise home. The new line of home fragrance products features exotic scents with even more exotic sounding names: there’s Moroccan Bazaar, Brazilian Carnaval and Hawaiian Aloha. Where’s my pina colada?

WIN! WIN! WIN!

TODAY’S PRIZE PACK VALUE $100

- Febreze Air Effects in Moroccan Bazaar, Brazilian Carnaval and Hawaiian Aloha
- Febreze Candles in Brazilian Carnaval and Hawaiian Aloha
- Febreze NOTICEables Starter Kit
- Febreze NOTICEables Single Refills in Moroccan Bazaar and Hawaiian Aloha
- A stylish carry-on bag

TO WIN, SEND AN E-MAIL WITH THE SUBJECT LINE FEBREZE TO

shel@shelzolkewich.com

Enter TODAY! More great prizes all week long. Contest ends March 27 at noon.

SPRING CLEANING WEEK: Never Lose Suction March 23, 2009

I finally bit the bullet and ordered a Dyson. It will arrive in a couple of weeks but I’m convinced it will be like no other vacuum I have ever owned. I’ve watched the You Tube videos. The fact that it will never lose suction is a big plus. I’ve been a sucker over the last 10 years, buying upright vacuums for $200 a piece that are now parked in the garage. I keep hoping someday they will miraculously start sucking again. This new DC25 Animal has the ball technology, you know, the neat feature where you can scoot around table legs without a collision and the subsequent swearing. The price of this model adds up to at least three of those suckless models in the garage. It’s time to buy big and be done with it. $699 at Sears, The Bay and Future Shop.

(Sorry, no prize pack on this baby. A new prize gets posted tomorrow.)

WIN DURING SPRING CLEANING WEEK: Can’t Beat Clorox March 23, 2009

After you’ve cleaned your house with a bit of bleach, you know it’s really clean. Here are a few new uses for this tried and true cleaner.

• Lengthen the lifespan of fresh cut flowers by adding 6 to 7 drops of bleach into a litre of water. Cut off the stems first to expose a fresh surface.
• Clean cutting boards and countertops by scrubbing the surfaces with a brush dipped in a solution of 1 teaspoon of bleach diluted in two litres of water.
• Polish and brighten glassware with a mixture of one quarter cup of bleach and one cup of warm, water.

As promised, we kick off spring cleaning week with a fabulous prize pack from our friends at Clorox.

TODAY’S PRIZE PACK VALUE $75

-laundry hamper
-Ultra Javex bleach by Clorox
-4 white bath towels
-Javex Fibre Guard (Lavender Scent)
-Javex 2 Stain Fighter and Colour Booster

TO WIN, SEND AND E-MAIL WITH THE SUBJECT LINE CLOROX TO

shel@shelzolkewich.com

Enter TODAY! More great prizes all week long. Contest ends March 27 at noon.

WIN ALL WEEK LONG! March 20, 2009

Do you have the urge? I’m not a clean freak but spring definitely puts me in the mood for a little bit of tidying up. I’ve already tackled my sock drawer and feel positively de-cluttered. I’ll be dedicating all next week to spring cleaning, letting you know about some of the best products to get the job done. Best of all, we’ll be offering a prize EVERY DAY! And these aren’t little prizes. Most are worth around $100 so check out Shinypackages.wordpress.com every day next week. Ever the contest every day. Free is good. Clean up your act. Put a spring in your step. Have you had enough puns for the day?