Review & Giveaway: Purex No Sort for Colors Laundry Detergent

I've been using my homemade laundry detergent for a couple years now, but Purex is my favorite detergent at the store and as a Purex Insider I get to try out and share the new products Purex rolls out - which I love!  Purex Baby and Purex Crystals are a couple of my favorites!!  Now, they have a new detergent to help simplify your laundry routine - and who doesn't need that??  It allows you to stop sorting clothes, by trapping loose dyes and reducing color bleeding accidents in your mixed color loads! 

Every once in a while I have a half a load of lights and half a load of darks left....I'd love to finish the laundry but am a little nervous to run them together.  I thought I'd give this detergent a little test, so the first load I tried this on, I put light beige sheets and dark stinky (toddler/baby...ugh!) clothes together.  I'm not going to lie, I was a little apprehensive because the boys had a lot of really dark blue in that pile.  But I took it out of the washer, and not only did it work great on the baby pee-pants smell, but I didn't notice any bleeding stains at all!  Now I'll have no excuse not to finish the laundry since it can all go in together!  ....umm, wait a minute...

Seriously....a navy blue baby outfit, dark purple pillowcase, 
beige sheets and white leggings -- all in the same load with no color bleeding at all!

*They do say it's not a miracle worker though, lol, so if you have new or strongly colored pieces of clothing (like jeans or reds...) it's recommended to do those first on their own a few times.


Now, onto my favorite part...a giveaway for you!!  Sign up here to win a FREE bottle of Purex No Sort for Colors detergent!!
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Disclosure: The Purex brand provided me with a sample of Purex No Sort for Colors detergent in exchange for a product review.  However, all the opinions expressed here are my own.

Winners Announced for the Purex Baby Laundry Detergent!

The giveaway of the Purex Baby laundry detergent has ended, so it's time to pick the winners!

My 3-year-old, Lucas, helped me out this morning.....*drumroll*

Congratulations to Julie L., Jamie B., and Angie B.!!  Emails have been sent and I'll be mailing your coupons right out!


(If you want to know what I thought of the new Purex Baby detergent, check out my review here)

Purex Baby Laundry Detergent - Review and Giveaway!

{Levi was very interested, lol!  *he's gotten so much bigger since this picture!}

*This giveaway has ended, and you can see the winners here!

I was really excited to be able to review Purex Baby - Purex's new laundry detergent for infant.  I already like the Purex line, so I was more than happy when they sent me a bottle to try on our little Levi's clothes, and 3 FREE bottles to give away to you too!  =)

Very funny timing since it was just after I asked you for your favorite tips for getting out baby stains on the Super Savings Facebook page!
*By the way, my best tip is to wash it out right away! Whatever pre-treater or detergent you use, if you've rinsed/washed it out as soon as you can after the stain has happened, you'll have much better luck getting it completely out!

I first noticed the scent was very light and fresh - not overwhelming and perfumey.  I've used a "free and clear" detergent for quite a while, since I broke out in hives because of Tide, so I'm always a little cautious when it comes to scented detergents. This one is hypoallergenic and dermatologist tested and I like that it's gentle on sensitive baby skin.

I used it on laundry for the whole family, and we really liked it -- the scent was good for all of us, it worked great at getting out all the messes (and with our crew of 8, we know how to test it, lol! ....food, dirt, and mystery stains from the older kids, baby stains from Levi...), and it was perfectly gentle for my allergy-prone skin, as well as Levi's brand new birthday suit.

Bottom line: I really liked it, and I would buy it again!
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Purex provided me with a sample of Purex Baby detergent in exchange for a product review.  However, all the opinions expressed here are mine.

FREE ebook on Amazon.com: "It's Only Natural: 200 natural cleaning product recipes to have a green, healthy and allergy free home and garden."

Amazon is offering the "It's Only Natural: 200 natural cleaning product recipes to have a green, healthy and allergy free home and garden" e-book for Kindle for FREE! 

• If you don’t have a Kindle, you can just download a free reading app from Amazon which will allow you to read this on your PC, iPad, iPhone, blackberry, android, Mac and more!
• Prices change often.....if it's still FREE the price will be listed as $0.00

"By using natural cleaning products, not only will you be saving potentially hundreds of dollars each year but it is also an environmentally sound alternative to toxic, allergy producing house hold cleaning products. These cleaning recipes will not only leave your home and garden chemical free but are safe for children, pets, friendly for those who suffer from chemical allergies and ideal for those who just want to be more environmentally conscious."

Staples: 105 Lysol Disinfecting Wipes (3 tubs) for FREE! (In-store or Online)

Get FREE Lysol Disinfecting Wipes from Staples -- up to 3 tubs!!  Through Saturday, pay $3.99 for a 35-ct. tub of Ocean Fresh scent wipes, and get $3.99 back in Staples Rewards. 

You can buy them in-store or online. If you choose to order online, shipping is free (to home or store), and you could also get cash back by going through Ebates (2%), Mr. Rebates (3%), or Shop At Home (4%).

     {{Deal Scenario ~ Staples through 2/23/13}}
Log into a cashback site like Shop at Home
Open up the Staples website
Buy 3 Lysol Wipes (Ocean Fresh, 35ct) - $3.99 ea.
Pay $11.97
Get $11.97 back in Staples Rewards
Get .48¢ cash back
Final Price = get 3 shipped for FREE + a moneymaker!

*if you're buying them in-store, you can use a coupon if you'd like (like this .50¢/2 printable coupon) to reduce the out-of-pocket cost, but remember that the amount of rewards received will be reduced to the amount actually paid.



**If you're not familiar with Staples Rewards program, here are some details.........
"Staples Rewards" - Rewards are like coupons for store credit that are issued quarterly (as long as you've earned $10 or more).  You sign up for free and are given a Rewards card, which they scan at checkout (or look up by phone number).  That's it!  No mailing or submitting necessary. 
Price eligible for Rewards is the amount paid for the purchased item(s) after application of all promotions, coupons, instant savings and Rewards redemptions.
They do expire, but my store still honors them so it's good to ask!  One membership per mailing address. They have brochures in the store, and you can sign up online.  They always offer 10% back in Rewards when you buy any ink or toner, case paper, ream paper, Copy and Print services, and $3 back in Rewards when you bring in any ink or toner to recycle (up to 10 per month).

FREE 8-load Bottle of Method Laundry Detergent! (Facebook offer)

Hurry over to Facebook to request a FREE 8-load Method Laundry Detergent Bottle. Let us know if you get one!


*Free method® laundry detergent 8-load bottle samples are limited so please sign up quickly. Limit one sample per household. Must be 18 years of age and older or age of legal majority in your state at the time of registration. Offer limited to the United States and Canada and expires 2/1/2013 or while supplies last. Please allow 4-6 weeks for delivery.

(thanks Money Saving Mom!)

FREE ebook on Amazon.com: "Out of Sight, Out of Mind: Easy Home Organization Tips and Storage Solutions for Clutter-Free Living"!

Amazon is offering the "Out of Sight, Out of Mind: Easy Home Organization Tips and Storage Solutions for Clutter-Free Living" e-book for Kindle for FREE! 

I love the idea of being organized and clutter-free (especially around the holidays!)....I already downloaded mine and am looking forward to some fresh new ideas in this ebook!  =)

• If you don’t have a Kindle, you can just download a free reading app from Amazon which will allow you to read this on your PC, iPad, iPhone, blackberry, android, Mac and more!
• Prices change often.....if it's still FREE the price will be listed as $0.00

Amazon.com: 40% off a Dyson All-Floors Vacuum - Today Only!

You can get the Dyson DC25 Ball All-Floors Upright Vacuum Cleaner for $299 on Amazon (reg. $499) -- a 40% savings!  This Gold Box deal is available today only, so head over to Amazon to order your vacuum today.

It also qualifies for FREE Super Saver Shipping, or free 2-day shipping if you’re a member of Amazon Prime.

Kohls.com: Dyson Animal Bagless Vacuum - 60% off!

Kohls.com is offering some pretty amazing Black Friday deals online right now!

• Use coupon code BLACKFRI to get 15% off your entire order
• Get FREE shipping on orders over $50
• PLUS, earn $15 Kohl’s Cash for every $50 you spend (through 11:59pm CST on November 25th, redeemable Nov. 26 - Dec. 3)! 
• AND, start by going through go through Ebates or Shop At Home to get an additional 6% cash back on your purchase!

Here's a sweet deal scenario on a Dyson DC41 Animal Bagless Vacuum for only $269.53 (reg. $700!) using those discounts above....

     {{Deal Scenario - Kohls.com}}

• Log in or sign up at Ebates or Shop At Home  (search for Kohl's and click "Shop Now")
• Add the Dyson DC41 Animal Bagless Vacuum to your cart and the price will drop to $449.98 (reg. $699.99)

- $67.50 with 15% off code (pay $382.48 + tax)
- $22.95 with 6% cash back
- $90 back in Kohl's Cash (*if you want to, add an $18 item to get another $15 in Kohl's Cash)
Final Price = $269.53 Shipped (61% off)!


*As a price comparison, this is currently listed as $549 on Amazon with great reviews!

FREE Clorox Toilet Bowl Cleaner + FREE Shipping (after cash back)!

ShopatHome.com has a great Wild freebie deal today! While supplies last – you can grab FREE Clorox Toilet Bowl Cleaner --  buy it today, and the amount you pay will be returned to you as a Shop At Home rebate within 30 days.
*limit one per ShopAtHome.com customer.

Get your deal:

• Go to Shop At Home to sign up or log in
• Do a search for "Quill.com"
• Click on "Buy Now" to open up a window that goes to Quill.com
• Add the Clorox Toilet Bowl Cleaner with Bleach to the cart priced at $3.49 (plus, anything else you buy will currently earn you 2% cash back)
• Shipping is FREE on all orders for a limited time
• You'll then get the $3.49 "WILD Cash Back Reward" in your Shop At Home account within 30 days.
• Enjoy cleaning your toilets a little more because it's free! ;)

* WILD discount good only while supplies last, No Rain Checks.  ShopAtHome.com rebate checks are mailed monthly, within 90 days of item purchase, as long as you haven't returned the product to the store, and you have a minimum balance of $20 in your ShopAtHome.com account.

Also if you are new to ShopatHome.com, you will get a $5 credit within 30 days added to your Shop at Home account as well. Once your account reaches $20 you will get a check!

Purex Laundry Detergent as low as .69¢ at Walgreens TODAY! Or .99¢ through 9/1!

Here's a super savings on Purex laundry detergent at Walgreens this week!  The first scenario is good today only (8/29), and the 2nd is good through the week!

     {{Deal Scenario - Walgreens 8/29 Only}}
Purex 2x Laundry detergent (33 loads) - $1.99
- 15% off Walgreens printable coupon (valid 8/29 only)
- $1/1 Purex printable coupon (watch video, request sample of detergent - not UltraPacks, then select coupon)
= .69¢ each!



     {{Deal Scenario - Walgreens through Sept. 1st}}
Purex 2x Laundry detergent (33 loads) - $1.99
- $1/1 Purex printable coupon (watch video, request sample of detergent - not UltraPacks, then select coupon)
= .99¢ each!

(thanks Mojo Savings!)

FREE Glade Expressions at Target with New High-Value Printable Coupons!

{thanks Totally Target!)

There are a couple great new high-value coupons available to print that will make FREE or close to free Glade products at Target!

Glade Expressions Fragrance Mist Starter Kit – $2.99
- $3.00 off when you buy any ONE Glade Expressions® Fragrance Mist Starter
= FREE!


Glade Expression Oil Diffuser – $5.99
- $5.00 off when you buy any ONE Glade Expressions® Oil Diffuser Starter
= .99¢!

FREE 2 Canisters of Clorox Wipes for Teachers!

Teachers, if you have Clorox Wipes on your back-to-school list, you can get 2 FREE canisters of Clorox Wipes!

• Sign up for Canisters for Classrooms.
• Put Clorox Disinfecting Wipes on your back-to-school list.
• Submit your list into the Canisters for Classrooms program.
• Look out for 2 FREE coupons, each good for one FREE Clorox Disinfecting Wipes canister, mailed to you at your school.

*This is available to the first 25,000 teachers who submit a qualified list.

And, if you’re a parent, you can head over HERE and get a coupon for $1/2 Clorox Wipes, while supplies last.



(thanks Money Saving Mom!)

FREE Seventh Generation Dish Liquid from Shop At Home!

Oh my goodness!  I am loving Shop at Home even more lately!  Here's another great freebie, and I think you'll want to hurry to get this FREE Seventh Generation Dish Soap!  This soap is available in 3 different scents: free and clear, lemongrass and clementine zest (currently out of stock), or lavender floral and mint.

You can buy a bottle of Seventh Generation dish soap for $3.69, and the amount you pay will be returned to you as a Shop At Home rebate within 30 days. 
If you have ShopRunner, your order will ship for free. If you aren’t a current subscriber, go here to start a free 30-day trial. Otherwise, if you don’t want to become a member, shipping is free on orders over $25.00.
*limit one per ShopAtHome.com customer.

Get your deal:

• Go to Shop At Home to sign up or log in
• Do a search for "drugstore.com"
• Click on "Buy Now" on the daily deal to open up a window that goes to Drugstore.com
• Add the Seventh Generation dish soap to the cart priced at $3.69 (plus, anything else you buy will earn you 11% cash back)
• *Please note that shipping is free with any Drugstore.com purchase of $25 or more. However, if you have a ShopRunner account or sign up for a FREE ShopRunner 30 day trial, then this item will ship for FREE (no minimum!)
• You'll then get the $3.69 "WILD Cash Back Reward" in your Shop At Home account within 30 days.
• Enjoy your free dish soap!  =)

*WILD discount good only while supplies last, No Rain Checks.  ShopAtHome.com rebate checks are mailed monthly, within 90 days of item purchase, as long as you haven't returned the product to the store, and you have a minimum balance of $20 in your ShopAtHome.com account.

DIY Homemade Dishwasher Detergent - Easy, Cheap, Works Great!

I was recently running out of dishwasher detergent and hadn't come across any great deals lately.  Not too long ago I made some more of our DIY laundry detergent (which I love!), so I thought I'd check out some recipes on Pinterest and see what I came up with for the dishwasher......and success!!

I've used it for about a month now to be sure it worked well before recommending it to you lovely readers, and I am loving it!!  It was so easy to make, and cheaper than store-bought detergent.  I got most of my inspiration from here and this is the recipe I used....

DIY Homemade Dishwashing Detergent

• 1 c. Borax
• 1 c. Washing Soda (or baking soda)
• 1/4 c. Citric Acid (often found with canning supplies)
• 1/4 c. kosher salt (I'm not sure if kosher vs. table makes a difference)

Simply mix these 4 ingredients and store in a container with a lid - done and done!  =)
To run a load, put 2 Tablespoons in the detergent compartment and add 3 drops of dish soap (like Dawn).

Also, add vinegar to your rinse agent/Jet-Dry dispenser.  *If you don't have a "rinse agent" compartment, you can just put about a 1/2 c. of vinegar into a small glass cup/bowl on your top shelf.

If you have hard water, you can double the citric acid.  The citric acid will sometimes cause it to clump, but I just left the container open and checked it every few days, breaking it up with a butter knife. After a week or so, it was fine and didn't clump anymore - YMMV.  I just give it a little shake now when I use it.

*I found the ingredients in Wal-Mart without a problem, but I included the links above to be able to buy them on Amazon in case you're not near a store, or just prefer it to show up on your doorstep.  =)

FREE Heinz Vinegar at Walmart!

I love vinegar for so many reasons!  It's already an awesome super cheap cleaner/ingredient with a thousand uses -- but getting it for FREE starting tomorrow is even better!

     {{Deal Scenario ~ Walmart}}
Heinz Vinegar (16 oz)- $1
- $1/1 manufacturers coupon from Smart Source 6/24
= FREE!

(thanks Thrifty Wifey!)

Menards Deals ~ June 3-24, 2012! Great Deals, Freebies, and Mail-In Rebates!

Here are the best deals that I see of the current mail-in rebates (MIR) and freebies that Menards is offering....
{If you're new to Menards rebates or have some questions, check out the Menards 101 post.}


"Project Days Sale" - June 3rd - 17th, 2012

Vaseline Sheer Infusion Body Lotion (6.8oz) - FREE
sale: $5
MIR: $5 (limit 5)
= FREE!

House Wash (32 oz) - FREE
sale: $6.98
MIR: $6.98 (lim. 4)
= FREE!

Microfiber Cleaning Towels (3pk) - FREE
sale $2.49
MIR: $2.49 (lim. 4)
= FREE!

Topsy Turvy Hummingbird Hangout Planter - FREE
sale: $3
MIR: $3 (lim. 3)
= FREE!

Menards t-shirt and hat - FREE (this may sound funny, but I buy the t-shirts for my husband and he gets new free Hanes tagless undershirts!)
sale: $6.99
MIR: $6.99 (lim. 4 total)
= FREE!

Mini Storage Bin - FREE
sale: .50¢
MIR: .50¢ (lim. 10)
= FREE!

9" Magnetic Torpedo Level - FREE
price: $2.89
MIR: $2.89 (lim. 2)
= FREE

Go Green Cat Pan Liner (8-15ct) - FREE
sale: $3.99
MIR: $3.99 (lim. 10)
= FREE!

Towel Bar or Toilet Paper Holder - FREE
sale: $2.50
MIR: $2.50 (lim. 50)
= FREE!

14 LED Flashlight or Battery Storage Rack (tester included) - .99¢
sale: $4.99
MIR: $4 (lim. 2 total)
= .99¢

Pre-Finished Ranch Casing (wheat oak, 1/2"x2 1/4"x7') - .99¢
sale: $6.99
MIR: $6 (lim. 40)
= .99¢

Rubber Floor Mat Set (4pc) - $4.99
sale: $14.99
MIR: $10 (lim. 2)
= $4.99

32 gallon trash can, contractor bags (42gal, 20ct), angle broom w/ dustpan, corn broom - $4.99
sale: $8.99
MIR: $4 (lim. 3 items total)
= $4.99

Deluxe Croquet Set - $19.99
sale: $27.99
MIR: $8 (lim. 2)
= $19.99

"Project Days Sale" - June 10th - 24th, 2012

Blacktop Crack Filler (10oz) - FREE
sale: $4
MIR: $4  (limit 6 tubes)
= FREE!

Hex Key Set (7pc) - FREE
sale: $2.50
MIR: $2.50 (lim. 2)
= FREE!

Folding Utility Knife - FREE
sale: $7
MIR: $7 (lim. 2)
= FREE!

9 LED Flashlight (includes batteries) - FREE
sale: $2.99
MIR: $2.99 (lim. 3)
= FREE!

Insta-Peel - FREE
sale: $5
MIR: $5 (lim. 4)
= FREE!

Hardwood Floor Finisher (8oz) - .49¢
sale: $3.49
MIR: $3 (lim. 3)
.49¢

Eyewear Cleaner and Repair Kit - .99¢
sale: $2.99
MIR: $2
= .99¢

Lubricants - .99¢
sale: $4.99
MIR: $4
= .99¢

Nut Driver Set (10pc), Jigsaw Blade Set (20pc), or Drill Bit Set (13pc) - .99¢
sale: $3.99
MIR: $3 (lim. 3 items total)
= .99¢

6-in-1 Screwdriver Set - .99¢

Strap Wrench Set (2pc) - .99¢
sale: $6.99
MIR: $6 (lim. 2)
= .99¢

Rust-Oleum 2X Spray Paint - $1.92
sale: $2.92
MIR: $1 (lim. 6)
= $1.92

Easy DIY Homemade Laundry Detergent Recipe!

A big pile of laundry was waiting for me today, but when I went to start the first load I discovered that one of the kids had used the last of the laundry soap.  "Make laundry detergent" was on my to-do list for a few weeks, but I had been putting it off -- so now was as good a time as any!

I usually use All Free and Clear, but the first time I made this I was thoroughly impressed!  It's so easy to make and extremely cheap -- about 1¢ a load (from cost breakdowns I've seen on other websites) -- compared to Tide at about 19-20¢/load from what I see on the Walmart website!

My toddler "helped me" test out the first load by wetting the bed -- "pee sheets" are some of the worst laundry loads I think.  It took out the smell beautifully and they smelled fresh and clean with just one regular cycle - no soaking or anything!  I was instantly won over.  =)


So this morning I got my supplies and helper together and whipped up another batch! 

The basic recipe:

• 1 c. Borax
• 1 c. Washing Soda (not the same as baking soda!)
• 1 bar soap, shredded (many recipes use Fels Naptha, but I've heard that it really doesn't matter, so I picked one that smelled great and was on sale)

I also added these optional ingredients:

• 1 c. Baking Soda
• 1 1/2 c. Purex Crystals (they smell amazing and soften your laundry without oil - so it doesn't ruin the wicking ability of towels and exercise apparel)

I shredded the bar of soap into a bowl with a microplane, then Emma helped me add the rest of the ingredients.
(Since then, I've also shredded it in a food processor after drying the bar on the counter for a few days.  Or if you use Ivory, you can try this cool trick in the microwave instead of shredding!)

I stirred it all together and then put it into the now empty Purex Crystals container.

I was going to use a pretty glass jar, but I thought the plastic bottle might be safer for the kids to use.

• I use 1 Tablespoon per load -- but if you have a really grubby load, you could go crazy and use 2 Tbs. for only 2¢!  ;)  (it may seem strange at first to use so little, but it has no fillers - only what it needs to do the job)
• It's important to note that this does not get sudsy -- commercial detergents have things added to make them get bubbly and "look" like they're working, but it's not the bubbles that do the cleaning 
• From my research, I've found that this works great and safely in HE (high efficiency) machines because it doesn't suds up
• I found the ingredients in the laundry aisle at WalMart (but if you want them shipped to you, I've included links to the products above to be able to buy them online also)

Pin it, share it, and let me know how you like it!   =)

FREE The Body Shop Antibacterial Hand Sanitizer from Shop at Home!

Yes!  I'm glad this one is back!  I got the same deal last month and the Satsuma antibacterial smells so good!  I love having these in my purse or diaper bag - they're especially handy to use after yard sales or thrift store shopping!

This is a great freebie and I think you'll need to hurry to get this FREE Body Shop antibacterial hand sanitizer from Shop At Home!  Right now all 6 scents were available - but hurry to choose yours, they went fast last time.

You can choose an antibacterial hand sanitizer for $2, get free shipping and your $2 will be returned to you as a Shop At Home rebate within 30 days.  I did have to pay .12¢ for tax - worth it I think.  ;)
*limit one per ShopAtHome.com customer.

Get your deal:

• Go to Shop At Home to sign up or log in
• Click on the "Web's Incredible Limited Deals" tab on the top right
• Click on "Buy Now" to open up a window that goes to The Body Shop
• Choose a 2oz. hand sanitizer priced at $2 and choose standard/ground (3-8 day) shipping to get it shipped free.
• You'll then get the $2 "WILD Cash Back Reward" in your Shop At Home account within 30 days.
• Enjoy your free hand sanitizer!  =)

*WILD discount good only while supplies last, No Rain Checks.  ShopAtHome.com rebate checks are mailed monthly, within 90 days of item purchase, as long as you haven't returned the product to the store, and you have a minimum balance of $20 in your ShopAtHome.com account.

FREE Body Shop Antibacterial Hand Sanitizer!

This is a great freebie and I think you'll need to hurry to get this FREE Body Shop antibacterial hand sanitizer from Shop At Home!  There were only 2 scents left when I just ordered mine.  I love having these in my purse or diaper bag!

You can choose an antibacterial hand sanitizer for $2, get free shipping and your $2 will be returned to you as a Shop At Home rebate within 30 days.  I did have to pay .12¢ for tax - worth it I think.  ;)
*limit one per ShopAtHome.com customer.

Get your deal:

• Go to Shop At Home to sign up or log in
• Click on the "WILD" tab on the top right
• Click on "Buy Now" to open up a window that goes to The Body Shop
• Choose a hand sanitizer priced at $2 and choose standard (3-8 day) shipping to get it shipped free.
• You'll then get the $2 "WILD Cash Back Reward" in your Shop At Home account within 30 days.
• Enjoy your free hand sanitizer!  =)

*WILD discount good only while supplies last, No Rain Checks.  ShopAtHome.com rebate checks are mailed monthly, within 90 days of item purchase, as long as you haven't returned the product to the store, and you have a minimum balance of $20 in your ShopAtHome.com account.