fabric care

Discover the #Plusabilities of the new Tide Plus Collection and Donate to Goodwill through the Tide Truck

May 21, 2014 by Kathryn 42 Comments

Spring cleaning is in full swing for many right now and this spring, the new Tide Plus collection is here to help me discover the #Plusabilities of all its different detergents and get through the cleaning a little easier! With six varieties of Tide Plus laundry detergent for all my various household needs, there’s no job I can’t tackle when doing my cleaning! Check out this handy Tide Plusabilities infographic to see how Tide Plus detergents can help you power through your spring chores!

The new Tide Plus collection is available in adorable mini bottles good for washing five loads of laundry so that busy families can test one or two without buying a large bottle. These “cuties” are a perfect way to find your perfect Tide! The Tide Plus collection includes Tide Plus A Touch of Downy for added fabric softening, Tide Plus Febreze Sport to help eliminate tough odours, Tide Plus Coldwater Clean to help save energy and the environment, Tide Plus Bleach Alternative for brighter whites, Tide Plus Febreze Freshness for long-lasting great scent and Tide Plus Ultra Stain Release for deep-down removal of the toughest stains. [Read more…]

Caring for Clothes-Behind the Scenes at the P&G Fabric Care Facility in Cincinnati

March 27, 2014 by Kathryn 22 Comments

There is nothing I love more than seeing behind the scenes, whether it’s at a concert or a factory. It’s one of the most educational experiences imaginable and recently I had the chance to tour the P&G Fabric Care facility in Cincinnati and learn more about the development, research and testing that go into beloved P&G products including Tide, Downy and Bounce.

When it comes to product development, P&G pulls out all the stops. Once a product is created, the research and testing that goes into it helps to ensure that it performs as expected is nothing short of phenomenal. We started our tour by learning about the torture tests that are done on fabrics so that people can see the difference in the products for themselves.

My personal favourite test was a comparison of three white designer shirts. One was washed ten times in a leading detergent. One was washed ten times in Tide+ Bleach Alternative. And one was washed ten times in the leading detergent and then five more times with the Tide detergent. The difference between the first and second shirts was obvious; the shirt washed in Tide looked like new while the other shirt had yellowed and showed discolouration around the seams and pockets. [Read more…]

Five Tips for a Better Night’s Sleep from the National Sleep Foundation and P&G

March 11, 2014 by Kathryn 123 Comments

A good night’s sleep is something that is simultaneously essential and elusive for so many parents. Whether we’re struggling to get our children to sleep or trying to get a proper night’s rest ourselves, we tend to have problems getting the sleep we need.

Recently I flew to Cincinnati for a very special P&G All Access Day on the Science of Sleep and it was absolutely fascinating. If you’ve ever struggled with getting a proper night’s sleep, these five tips from the National Sleep Foundation are a great way to start developing proper sleep habits.

1) Create A Routine

It’s not just children that benefit from a bedtime routine! Creating a ritual that’s performed every night before bed, whether it’s taking a warm bath or sipping a cup of herbal tea, is a great way to train the body to start winding down and preparing for sleep.

Find a routine that works for you and remember that it doesn’t need to be complicated. Even fifteen minutes every night with a good book can be a great relaxing end to the day before bed. [Read more…]