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Health/Wellness
Clean Well Palacinka Product Rating Guide
Clean Well All Natural Hand Sanitizer
"You know the feeling...you've been traveling, or shaking a lot of hands, or playing with the kids all day but you just don't happen to be near any soap and water! There are hand sanitizing wipes and gels on the market, but without a doubt this product is a dream come true!
Clean Well hand sanitizers are made with all-natural Ingenium which is a patented formula proven to kill 99.99% of harmful germs that can make you sick including Samonella, resistent Staph, and Listeria. The travel sized version (pictured left) is what I used, and it was a great size -- no more than 5 in" long and superlight. The spray pump is tucked away under a flip top cap which snaps closed.
The biggest plus for me was that no water is required. Wherever I needed it, I could whip this out of my bag or my jacket pocket, spray once and I was all set. What I also loved was that is dries quickly but didn't dry out my hands. It still left them soft with a nice pleasant fresh/citrus scent. My hands felt clean, soft and fresh! I am stockpiling these!" S.D.
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This product gets 4 "Palacinka Points" *
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Larabar Palacinka Product Rating Guide
(Key Lime, Cherry Pie, Pecan Pie, Lemon, Pistachio also tested)
“These bars are simply delicious! They are soft, moist, chewy, filling and full of flavor, with simple nutritious ingredients.
They have just the right amount of sweetness thanks to dates and almonds and in the case of the Larabar RawCherry Pie Bars, real cherries! So if you are like me and shy away from nutrition bars that taste like andy this is the treat for you! The Cherry Pie and Pistachio have an added crunch from the almonds, while varieties like the oh so luscious and tart Lemon and Key Lime Pie have a smoother mouth feel.
All of the bars are made up of between only 2 and 6 ingredients -- that’s right it’s not a typo! The Key Lime Pie for instance is made with Dates, Almonds, Cashews, Unsweetened Coconut and Lime Juice Concentrate -- that's it.
It’s not the lowest calorie bar (most varieties are about 190 calories), but it is totally natural, filling and really satisfying on those days when you crave something really decadent (like a big piece of real Pecan Pie a la mode!). It's a good source of fiber (18% of the RDA), gluten free, dairy free and soy free AND you get 1 serving of fruit from this bar.
These are now a staple in my home and I bring at least one of them everywhere with me now – my kids have even taken a liking to them so I can bring a few while we are out and about on the weekends until we get somewhere for a meal.
You might just get addicted, but you’ll stay healthy!” S.D.
Stay tuned for our reviews from their new healthy chocolate nutrition bar line, Larabar Jocalat, Pure Organic Chocolate Food Bar, Chocolate!
This product gets 4 "Palacinka Points" *
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Hint Water Palacinka Product Rating Guide
Hint Water - Raspberry Lime
“Since I’m such a water lover and always watching my weight, I was intrigued by this new flavored water that has no calories, no sugar, no preservatives and no artificial sweeteners. I do NOT like to use up my daily allotment of calories with drinks – I want to save those for actually healthy food!
I must say that this is a great alternative for those of you who want to drink your daily dose of healthy water but are NOT looking for intense flavor/sweetness - a ’la an energy drink. The flavor was very light but still noticeable. I clearly got a fruity scent when I drank the water, and gradually a hint of lime (for me first) and then raspberry flavor in the water.
And even with that slight hint of flavor, I couldn't tell exactly what the flavor was - whether it was pomegranate, tangerine, orange, berry or something else. But even though the expected fruity flavor essence wasn't there, this Hint Water was still refreshingly light in taste - no sugary aftertaste. It tasted just like ... water – with a refreshing twist. I really like the Hint brand, and there are plenty others to choose from - mango grapefruit, lime, pomegranate tangerine, pear, tropical punch, cucumber and strawberry kiwi. I will be stocking up on these for myself and the family too!” S.D.
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This product gets 4 "Palacinka Points" *
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Cup Couture Palacinka Product Rating Guide
The Cupcoat (seen in Cheetah)
"Anyone who is addicted to their local Starbucks or other coffee shop and race out every morning with a “tall, grande macchiato” or some such exotic tea (sound familiar?), will know that you always get a plain piece of cardboard around the cup to protect your hands from the heat.
Well, we are thrilled to have discovered this cool and stylish alternative!
It’s called the Cupcoat which replaces the cardboard sleeve and comes in many beautiful designs. My favorite was the Cheetah which protected my hands well and was nice and soft too! So many people on my commute could not stop staring and asking where I got it!
Even better -- they are superlight and fold flat so they fit in any purse or your pockets, and they are only $12 so you can buy a bunch for any coffee or tea lover or just for yourself and your changing moods from day to day." S.D.
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This product gets 4 "Palacinka Points" *
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Vitalicious Palacinka Product Rating Guide
Vitalicious Vita Muffin VitaTops in Deep Chocolate
They are very handy to keep in the freezer and pop into the microwave. You can even toast them for another flavor treat! I can't wait to try all the different flavors! Excellent product! Great trick: For a nice dessert take two VitaTops in deep chocolate and put a scoop of low fat vanilla/chocolate ice cream, or fat free vanilla yogurt in between both halves for a low calorie/low fat and tasty version of the "ice cream sandwich" YUMM!!!! SD
100 calories, 6 grams fiber, 98% fat free, 4 grams protein
These also come in many other flavors like Apple Berry Bran, Cran Bran, Banana Nut (Sugar Free!), Double Chocolate Cream, Fudgy Peanut Butter Chip and more!
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Vitalicious VitaBrownie in Chocolate with Walnuts
100 calories and 2.5g of fat, 6 grams fiber, 15 vitamins and minerals, no cholesterol
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Hershey's Reserve Cacao Palacinka Product Rating Guide
Hershey's Reserve Cacao Hazelnut in Milk Chocolate $1.29 each
"I have to say I was very impressed with this Reserve line from Hershey's as a lover of chocolate, much of it the expensive kind, this was a very good effort on their part to raise the bar on drugstore chocolate which is full of heart healthy properties from the Cacao, reasonably priced and yet very very good quality. It found the texture of this bar to be much creamier and less grainy than regular Hershey's chocolate. And they're not kidding about the premium hazelnuts, which were fresh and crunchy with a wonderful malty/nutty flavor. It's sweet but dense and satisfying. My only complaint is that it is a 1.3 ounce portion and I definitely had a desire to eat more!"
Go--> Hershey's Reserve Cacao Hazelnut in Milk Chocolate $1.29 each
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Hershey's Reserve Cacao Extra Dark Chocolate with Cacao Nibs $1.29 each
"This bar was also a pleasure and quite unique for Hershey's. It had a deep smoky scent with berries and cherries as added notes. The taste was a little bitter on the tongue at first, it has a nice melt on the tongue with some strong charcoal and woodsy elements throughout. The nibs have an excellent crunch and it's pretty good at that.
Overall, Hershey has created a high quality product. I prefer these to the Extra Dark line. The portion size is smaller than a normal candy bar, but great for those of you who need to practice a little portion control like I do! I will definitely these up as a quick, upscale treat, especially for traveling or to put in a lunch. S.D.
Go--> Hershey's Reserve Cacao Extra Dark Chocolate with Cacao Nibs $1.29 each
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Hershey's Reserve Cacao Hershey's Cacao Reserve Truffles $2.99
These are molded truffles that appear "homespun". Appearance accounts for a lot in candy and these are nice looking little chocolates. Each is an easy single bite or two very small bites. The chocolate coating is a bit sweet and has a light acidic tang to it. It's not terribly complex in the flavor area, just smooth and a bit on the smoky side with a mild dry finish. The truffle filling is also not very complex, and not as creamy as I would like but has a light salt hit in it that sets it apart from the shell.
The tin is a nice idea, an easy way to carry the little truffles without smashing them The centers were not quite as smooth and creamy as the higher end chocolates I've had in the past, but for the price I think this is a great offering from Hershey's for any chocolate lover!" S.D.
Go--> Hershey's Reserve Cacao Hershey's Cacao Reserve Truffles $2.99
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Serving size: 1 packet (0.9g)
CALORIES: 0 (0 from fat); FAT: 0g (sat. 0.5g, trans 0g); CHOL: 0mg; SODIUM: 0mg; ; CARB: 0g; PROTEIN: 0g
dextrin, sencha green tea, matcha green tea, vitamin C. Contains caffeine.
Go--> DHC Green Tea Powder
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Sprayology Palacinka Product Rating Guide
"I have tried nearly every diet and diet pill known to man and Diet Power is the first product that I have ever used that didn't leave me feeling jittery, irritable, or hungry. So far, I have lost 9 pounds with very little effort and I feel awesome! Way to go Sprayology!! Sprayology is one of those items you don't see often. Innovative, fresh and truly unique! The convenient oral spray makes Sprayology are a fantastic choice for anyone who lives a busy lifestyle but still wants to keep their weight in control! It is truly AMAZING! I actually has my doubts that it would work, but I am amazed at the results. By the afternoon I really didn't have the normal hunger pangs I usually did and could sometimes just eat half of my lunch and still feel satisfied. I've lost 7 lbs and have about 5 more to go! I am truly impressed with the product!! It's fun, effective, easy to use anywhere anytime and I love the awesome packaging!! I'm never without my Sprayology, and I take it everywhere I go..." L.D.
If Pregnant or nursing a baby, consult a health care professional before using. Keep out of the reach of children.
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Sprayology ImmunoBooster Booster
From Sprayology: The Sprayology vitamins and minerals are sprayed in your mouth - under the tongue - where their proprietary technology allows absorption directly into the body. Sprayology is able to deliver 100% of the USRDA for adults with virtually all of their ingredients. Additionally, the delivery of vitamins and minerals by a sublingual spray is convenient for people who have trouble swallowing tablets or capsules.
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This product gets 4 "Palacinka Points" *
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L'Artisan Parfumeur Palacinka Product Rating Guide
L'Artisan Parfumuer Candle - Invitation Créole
"If there was ever a candle that I could not wait to light when I came home it was this one! It was creamy, fruity and yet fresh and light due to the combination of pineapple and woods. The fragrance permeates the whole room and waifs nicely throughout my home as well (without being heavy or cloying). The burn was very clean, the glass was beautiful and the only bad thing was when I had to light it for the last time! It really does make you feel like you are on a fabulous exotic island like Madagascar… I am going to buy this one in bulk for upcoming get togethers that I will be hosting. This is also the perfect housewarming or wedding/shower gift as well!" RLB
Notes:
pineapple
citrus fruit
blond wood
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This product gets 4 "Palacinka Points" *
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Fruits & Passion Palacinka Product Rating Guide
Fruits & Passion Cucina Countertop Cleaner - Coriander and Olive Tree
"With this spray I actually didn't mind cleaning the kitchen tops so much! This is one of the best smelling kitchen cleaning products I have ever encountered. It's lemony with an essence of limes and I detect even a little mango and a grassy note like basil which keeps it fresh and streamlined, as opposed to too cloying or artificial smelling. The cleansing power was excellent as well. I used it on the small as well as big jobs and it even did well in the bathroom! What a great find. I want to try more from this Canadian line!" RLB
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This product gets 4 "Palacinka Points" *
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Hi Ball Palacinka Product Rating Guide
Tester: Multi-Ethnic (African-Irish) works as an executive in the entertainment industry.
"Each and every day for me is crazy, busy and action packed! I've always been a big water drinker, but not so crazy about the taste of coffee (which does give me a much needed pick-me-up on most mornings). This drink is the perfect solution – and has NO sugar which is great because I like to keep my sugar intake down. Just one of these super cute, retro-looking small bottles gave me a burst of energy along with multiple B vitamins and all natural herbs like Ginseng and Guarana for energy. All this with 10 calories, NO sugar, and NO carbs! My favorites were the Orange and Wild Berry. As an added plus, these can be mixed with your favorite spirits if you should so choose, but I mainly kept to drinking them straight. Great product and I plan to always have some on hand!" L.S.
*These drinks do contain Caffeine-75mg
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This product gets 4 "Palacinka Points" *
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Bobbi Brown Palacinka Product Rating Guide
"It’s no surprise that a new Chocolate Bar created by world-renound chocolatier
Using the tasting notes on the chocolate wrapper*, I really gave myself the full experience of the chocolate, which was beautifully dense and smooth, had a wonderful mouth feel and gave the essence of green tea at the same time. The smell was rich and pleasant and the sweetness was just enough to not distract from the other flavors. I recently treated some dinner guests to the chocolate recently. They all remarked the “dark milk chocolate” (as opposed to dark chocolate or milk chocolate which is the norm in American chocolate bar versions) was a really nice change of pace and had such a wonderful quality they all wanted to know where they could get it. Now you can too, don’t wait because this is a limited edition too!” RLB
*To taste and experience chocolate like a professional, follow these easy steps:
Look The piece of chocolate should have a nice, soft shine.
Listen Hold a square of chocolate up to your ear and break it in half. Darker chocolates will have a sharper snap. The sharper the snap the higher the quality.
Smell Hold the chocolate under your nose and take several quick sniffs. White chocolate will smell more like vanilla, milk chocolate will have a delicate chocolate aroma, and dark chocolates will smell stronger.
Taste Finally! Put the chocolate in (the roof) of your mouth and let it melt a little before eating it. The lighter the chocolate, the faster it will melt. This is because lighter chocolates have more cocoa butter. Observe things like texture and other flavors.
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This product gets 4 "Palacinka Points" *
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Blue No. 7 Palacinka Product Rating Guide
Blue No. 7 Sleep Eye Mask + Gel Mask Insert
Tester: African-American * Special Guest Reviewer!
“I was recently delayed for a flight and after getting home 4 hours after my scheduled landing I just needed to relax. I put the gel insert into the freezer for 10 minutes and poured a glass of wine. After retrieving the gel and inserting it into the eye mask I laid down on the couch and relaxed. Not only did the mask reduce the puffiness in my eyes it completed relaxed me, so much that 2 hours later I was asleep on the couch until the phone rang. I didn't expect to be this relaxed with the mask, but I was. It helped ease my tension headache as well. This will definitely be traveling with me every time I board a plane. In the checked luggage of course.” J.C.
Julia Coney writes about all things beautiful! Check out her blog at http://allaboutthepretty.typepad.com
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This product gets 4 "Palacinka Points" *
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Alphactif Palacinka Product Rating Guide
Alphactif Hair Nourishing Supplements
Tester: African (Nigerian) with short, relaxed dry hair. Wraps hair or used a hood dryer with a roller set once a week.
"I was skeptical at first, but now I know that a hair supplement can absolutely help the overall health and look of the hair. The Alphactif supplements are separated into green and beige pills. I took them twice a day as directed (green AM, beige PM). For some background, I recently cut my hair which was about shoulder length to a short bob which is now a little below my ears. My hair grows about 1/4 inch per month on its own. I began using these supplements about two weeks before I got my hair relaxed. The first 3 weeks of taking the vitamins, my hair grew just about an inch alone....maybe a little more. I can tell because my relaxed hair is bone straight and my new growth is very curly! This product is great. I plan to continue using it until I reach my length goal which is back to shoulder length. Each week of my testing I would check my hair to see if I noticed any additional growth. Well I am happy to say that I have noticed about an additional 1/2 of an inch in most areas and up to 1 additional inch in the front (it always grows faster for me)! After 8 weeks I also noticed a definite increase in the thickness of my hair as well, in addition to the overall strength of my hair (it didn't snap or break as much when combing or brushing either wet or dry). I highly recommend this product!" O.N.
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This product gets 4 "Palacinka Points" *
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Slim Delices Palacinka Product Rating Guide
Tester: Asian (Filipina) late 20's within 10 lbs of target weight.
"Chocolate that satisfies cravings and helps burn fat? I could not sign up for this review fast enough! I recently started an overall healthier eating plan as well as a commitment to exercise at least 3 times a week. But I felt that this could really be something to help me get over the hump of the last several lbs that were still hanging around. The flavor of the chocolates was excellent – a lovely rich dark chocolate and was truly satisfying (and sweet but not too sweet). I was also excited that we were directed to eat one of these after EACH meal! After about a week, I noticed that my overall in-between meal cravings lessened, and I also tried to cut the food intake by the second week. I found that after using the chocolates, I was in fact satisfied with the smaller portions I was eating! I never would of thought such a small piece of "chocolate" could satisfy my intense sweet cravings. I keep these in my purse and when I am faced with weak moments, I eat these instead! SlimDelices were a great treat to have around the holidays...when everyone else was stuffing themselves with pies and cake, I never felt guilty! Easy to put in a purse and keep at the office too! I felt so "European" while taking my nightly chocolate with a small glass of wine or champagne instead of my usual cookie or small piece of cake. I will continue to use these as part of my new eating lifestyle" R.G.
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This product gets 4 "Palacinka Points" *
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Cabin Cuddler Palacinka Product Rating Guide
(Product folded in travel bag, pictured left)
Tester: South Asian (Pakistani) who travels frequently on international business and pleasure.
"This is a great idea that actually came in handy for me. This blanket starts off in a small mini duffle bag (with a hand handle) and opens up to cover the entire plane seat with enough room to wrap around you. I was so nice and comfy on every flight, and quite a few people asked me what it was when I was putting it back before leaving the flight! I also like that you can choose from several colors and wash it in between uses so you are assured that it is clean (as opposed to those airline blankets that come in the plastic wrap that never smell quite right and I?m always suspicious of. Besides the Cuddlers dimensions are more than double of the standard airline blanket.
Just remember to read the little diagram about helpful hints on how to repack the blanket as well as how to lay in your chair. it will save you a little frustration and make your trip go that much smoother! - G.M.
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This product gets 3 "Palacinka Points" *
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Sundari Palacinka Product Rating Guide
SUNDÃRI is a collection of Ayurvedic inspired luxury skin care products suited to meet the needs of contemporary women, created by supermodel Christy Turlington, who is also half Columbian.
Tester: African-American works 10-12 hours days and meditates regularly.
“This is a beautiful high quality candle that has a very sophisticated scent – I can’t wait to try more Sundari candles! Amrus has a fresh, uplifting fragrance with fresh basil which also brings in a sweeter note with the mango and pepper. And the aroma fills the room only a few minutes after you've lit the candle. It’s so great to relax to at the end of the day, or for the bathroom when entertaining. The actual candle is in a lovely glass with pretty frosted glass flower etchings all around it. – So this is also a great gift idea. Another great feature of the candle is you can usually get some scent from this candle just by having it in the room – it doesn’t even have to be lit! These are fantastic, and well worth the few extra dollars.” S.D.
Go-->Sundari Scented Candle, Amrus
This product gets 4 "Palacinka Points" *
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method Palacinka Product Rating Guide
Note: method home and body products have evolved the household cleaner and other household products from toxic objects that hide under the sink to all-natural, biodegradable, and stylish counter-top accessories.
method products are: Biodegradable, Safe in the waste stream, derived from natural ingredients, such as soy, coconut and palm oils.
method products contain no: Propellants, aerosols or other harmful vapors, Phosphates, Chlorine bleach
method Aroma Pill, Vanilla + Apple
Tester: African-American, late 30’s. Owns cat and lives with husband and one child.
“There is nothing I’ve found yummier and more effective to create a welcoming atmosphere and fight nasty food odors than this aroma pill. I used mine in the kitchen. I am a big fan of Method products (see my review for the method Air Enhancer, Grapefruit + Pear above). So when I received this, I was pretty confident that it would smell nice and do its job well. After only the first day I had it plugged in, the kitchen smelled amazing. To me, the fragrance is a little subtle, (My nose detects more apple than vanilla)...and it reminds me of dipping apple slices into a caramel sauce. I love it. Another great feature is that it is refillable, so you don’t need to buy another pill unit!” T.K.
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This product gets 4"Palacinka Points" *
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method Air Enhancer, Grapefruit + Pear
Tester: African-American, late 30’s. Owns cat and lives with husband and one child.
“I don’t know what I did before this air freshener came along! First of all, most air fresheners made me almost sick from either the artificial fragrance, or the powdery-spray mist that came out of them. Then, others really didn’t fight odors at all – a complete waste. With this method air enhancer, it solves every problem I’ve ever had – the grapefruit and pear smell absolutely divine (and REAL!) – and only a few short mists are needed. After the first spray it had me sold- all the odors were completely gone, and the air in fact felt more fresh. Now I have these stocked in the linen closet at all times!” T.K.
Go--> method Air Enhancer, Grapefruit + Pear
This product gets 4"Palacinka Points" *
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method Eucalyptus + Mint Candle
"These are such a find! They smell great in the container (but very subtle), but when these burn they are even more amazing! These are soy candles and burn cleanly. The combination of the eucalyptus + mint is so nice and refreshing! I've never smelled a combination quite like this. The first scent upon lighting is the eucalyptus, which is very fragrant and filled the room quickly. Next, the mint fragrance came in and it was really wonderful. I found that this is a great candle to put in the bathroom when you are entertaining. These candles also burn forever! And yes, the packaging by renowned designer Karim Rashid is so sleek and sophisticated that you could even give a bunch of these as gifts -and at a very reasonable price!"-
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Nails/Hand Care Body Care Baby/Kids Grooming
method Bathroom Wipes, Cucumber
Tester: African-American wife and mother of two kids.
"With two kids under 10, it is no surprise that I am constantly cleaning something in the house - especially the bathroom! These are really not meant for hard core cleaning, but for touchups and spills - as well as wiping down countertops. I really love the packaging and lovely color which identifies the fragrance - and the do smell good (not chemical at all!). Another plus is that they are environmentally and animal friendly. The formulation gets rid of soap scum really well. I also use the wipes on the kitchen counter every now and then to save time. This is a really good product and I plan on having these always on hand!" M.B. Go-->method Bathroom Wipes, Cucumber
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method Dish Cubes Dishwasher Detergent, Pink Grapefruit