Mr. Clean Mr. Clean

I have been obsessed with cleaning ever since Amber and I were 8 years old and invented a cleaning product named "Clean Clang." We mixed together every liquid in my house (including orange juice, hair conditioner and toothpaste) and developed an 'amazing' cleaning product. We were so enthusiastic about the product that we made up a jingle for it and cleaned my entire house with it. You would think that my parents would be grateful for the free house cleaning with an exclusive new product, but apparently the ingredients we used were not the best for cleaning.... whatever!

Fast forward to today and I've found another great product (thanks mom!). It's called "Mr. Clean Magic Eraser." It's a sponge that you dampen and you can clean your walls and much much more. When we moved into our townhouse in Denver, there were scuff marks all over the walls. I was so annoyed that the house wasn't spick and span! My mom recommended the magic eraser because it doesn't take the paint off walls. I used the eraser to take off one spot that was really annoying me and it worked so easily and so well that I went through the entire house cleaning the walls - it made all the difference in the world. You can use this all over the house - it's super fun! Yes, I said fun!

The Laundress to the Rescue!

I didn't think that so early in my blogging 'life' I would talk about a company more than once, but I have to say that The Laundress saved us the other night!  'A' and I took my girlfriends from San Francisco to "Zach's Cabin", a fantastic restaurant above the Ritz-Carlton in Bachelor's Gulch (you can only get there by skiing in or taking a snow CAT!).  The girls were toasting us for hosting them in Vail and I guess 'A' got so excited that he knocked a huge glass of red wine down the entire front of himself!  He handled it really well, but all I could think was "goodbye to your favorite jeans and your Tom Ford shirt."  He couldn't even run home to change because we were on the top of a mountain!  After a few hours we got home and I grabbed his clothes and The Laundress "Stain Solution" and went right to work on them.   To my utter surprise, ALL of the wine came out of everything.  I just couldn't believe it.  This stuff is magic and saved some of 'A's' favorite things and I'm grateful that the product doesn't have all these harmful toxins in it (so I didn't even need a gas mask!).   

I bet 'A' is glad that I asked for "The Ultimate Cleaning Bucket" from The Laundress for Valentine's Day - I have all the flowers and jewelry I need - THIS was the luxurious gift I wanted!  I think he's a converted customer now too.

Squeaky Clean

Most people know me as someone who prefers to clean with natural products whenever possible. I don't like stinky chemicals and I grew up in a natural home.  With that said, there are two things I need my chemicals for - my dishwasher and my mirrors.  After trying every natural product known to man for my mirrors (yes, vinegar and everything), I discovered "Windex Glass and Surface Wipes".  These are better than the spray because they leave no lint from the wipe and leave no streaks, making me so happy when I'm examining my pores in the mirror!  These are these are the little details in life that make my day.  A nice glass of wine and some Windex wipes and I'm set.    

Also, I always wear gloves when cleaning - protect your gorgeous hands and expensive manicure!

Lavish Laundry

Of course my first 'real' entry has to be about something as exciting as laundry (really hooks the audience).  Working for California Closets for over 6 years,  I learned a lot about caring for and preserving your belongings.  Caring for your clothing is as important as organizing it!  My belief around clothing is to buy great quality and take really good care of it.  Nothing makes me more upset than wasting money on clothes that fall apart.  I would rather spend $400 on a dress that lasts years, than $50 on something I can only wear a couple of times - my style is more classic with an edge, less trendy (I need to mention, though, that the best t-shirt on the market is the "My Favorite T" from the GAP.  They're about $2o and better than anything else out there - expensive or cheap).  

Back to laundry.  The best laundry detergent I have ever used is from a small company called "The Laundress."  The company was started by two friends who had years of experience in the textile and fashion world.  They created a luxury fabric care line that helps to preserve all types of fabric, saves trips to the dry cleaner, is good for you and the environment, and has 4 different fragrance lines that smell divine.  I love the whole line, but if I had to chose I would buy the "Delicate Wash", "Darks Detergent", "Fabric Fresh", and "Wool & Cashmere Shampoo"....it's really hard to choose because every product is amazing.   

If you are used to grocery store bought detergent, the prices will shock you, but I justify this luxury by thinking about how long my clothing will look fabulous and the dry cleaning bills I won't have - plus, the products are concentrated.  You can find this line in some high-end home and beauty boutiques, but I think it's easiest to buy from their website.  Be sure to check out their whole website - I think it's amazing.  I love the "Things We Love" posts...such a great idea for any business website.  

Check out the products and let me know what you think.  

Funny Note: When my boyfriend and I were discussing Valentine's Day, I said I didn't want anything because I would rather save for travel or for something in our newly remodeled house later in the year... but then I decided to ask him for some detergent from The Laundress.  I'm not kidding.  I'm such a romantic.