Mindful Momma Giveaway: Dropps Laundry Detergent

Boy, oh boy - this is a BIG one!! 

But first I have to tell you a really embarrassing story.  I heard about Dropps awhile back from Design Mom and I quickly went online and ordered myself a free sample (I paid $1.94 for shipping).  It was the middle of the holiday season and I had a lot going on so the samples sat around for awhile.  When I finally I got around to using them, I found it odd that I needed a scissors to open up the teeny, tiny little packet and even odder as I squeezed the small amount of liquid into the detergent dispenser.  I started the load and went upstairs to find an email from the Dropps company asking me to review their product on my blog.  I clicked through to the website to find out more about the strange packaging and much to my embarrassment I discover that THE PACKET IS DROPPED DIRECTLY INSIDE THE WASHING MACHINE!!!  Duh, that's why they call them Dropps!  Clearly, I hadn't been paying attention when I first read about the product.  Frazzled Mom Syndrome or what???

If you're not familiar with Dropps, let me quickly tell you a little bit about them.  Like I said, they are tiny little liquid laundry pacs that you put DIRECTLY INTO THE WASHING MACHINE!!  They are low-sudsing so they work for both standard and HE washers.  And the packet dissolves completely in the wash (like a Listerine breath strip I was told) leaving no reside behind.  Now that's convenient!

But the even bigger benefit that Dropps brings to the table (or the laundry room, I should say) is that it is eco-friendly...and in more than one way.

The packaging is...

• Lightweight - a 20 load package weighs only 10 oz!!  Compared to the usual large plastic jugs this means less fuel used for transportation and lower carbon emissions created.
• 100% recyclable - PETE plastic

And the product is...

• A highly concentrated formula made without water (vs. traditional detergents that are 75% water)
• Biodegradable
• Enzyme-free (which means it won't fade your bright colors)
• Extra gentle - safe for babies and those with sensitive skin
• Phosphate-free (most laundry detergents already are)
• Good for any water temp (go COLD to save energy)

And if all that didn't convince you, how about a chance to win A YEAR'S SUPPLY OF DROPPS!!!  That is 12 20-load packs!! (do we really do 240 loads a year?  yeah, I guess we do.)  You pick your choice of Fresh Scent or Clear & Fragrance Free. 

To win, please leave a comment on this post stating why you would like to try Dropps.  The contest will run through Wednesday, January 16th at 12:00 midnight (One entry per person please and you must have a U.S. shipping address.) and I will post the winner on Thursday, January 17th. 

Comments

[Monica]

I want to win because I probably couldn't afford them if not for the "free" sopportunity. Trying to be green without much money(ha!)... Monica

[Allison]

I would love to win one because it would be super-convenient and I'm gradually trying to go green with our household products!

[Darci]

I'd love to try them and compare them to my homemade "green and frugal" laundry detergent. I could go back to saving a lot of time and energy.

[Lana]

I usually use green products to clean aroufn the house, but never tries a green detergent. I'm very anxious to try!!!:)

[Julie M]

I would love to be more green and to save money at the same time!

[Naomi]

I'm actually on my second package of Dropps and I really like them! But it would be great to get them for free, obviously...

[Cocoa]

Why do I need Dropps?

7 Children + 1 Husband + 1 farm = 5 loads of laundry a day!

Any other questions?

:D

[Heather]

I would love to win so that I no longer have to try to juggle baby and the heavy detergent bottle! These would help out a lot...not to mention they are so much better for the environment...a true plus! Thanks for entering me!

[Marcia]

We have been taking the steps to be a little more green and we haven't tried the detergents yet. Maybe this would convince me of how wonderful they are!

[Cindi Hoppes]

Hi, I really love to use the little packets in my dishwasher. I would like to try them in my washer! Anything that can make a chore more green for our environment is a great thing! Thanks,Cindi

[April]

Anything that reduces for the environment is on my list of goodies!

[Tonya Allen]

I like them because they have the hypoallergenic with no dyes that even the baby in our family can have their clothes washed in.

[Linda SS]

Great giveaway. Of course I want to go green, but I'd also love a clean laundry room without all the powder residue! Sounds great:)

[Patti]

I just started using these with my front loader and love them! A years would be a dream!

[Lisa O]

This sounds like a great, mess-free concept. I have rheumatoid arthritis in my hands and fingers and lifting/maneuvering the big bottles of detergent can be a true pain! I'd love to try these.

Thanks!

[lace]

These look great! I think I tend to over use washing detergent. I think the more soap the better clean which I actually think is probably wrong. It probably is the more soap you use the soap doesn't rinse out but for some reason I still tend to overfill the soap.

These would be perfect. No measuring!

Not to mention how much easier it would be to wash clothes with children hanging off of you.

[Katie]

I really want to win this because it just kills me every time I have to throw away an empty laundry soap bottle. Dropps are such a great idea!

[fan]

I would like to go green and this sounds like a great way to start no mess no thought outs.

[Sarah]

Who wants free laundry soap? Me!!!!!!!!

[tuesday]

We are trying to be more green and this would help us out, easy and green, what could be better?!

[Cathy]

It intrigues me that so little can do so much...I would like to prove it to myself and reduce my carbon footprint....

[Erin M in MO]

I would love to try Dropps for the convenience of just dropping a packet into the washer. We do a lot of laundry at my house and I'd love to make less effort for myself and for the machine! ;-)

[Jenna]

I'd so love this because it sounds convenient and eco-friendly-- what a combo!

[Heather]

I would LOVE to try the Free variety because my 3 kids have mild eczema and I do tons of laundry! Less packaging and easy detergent packs are appealing.

[MamaChristy]

This is SO COOL. I haven't been able to find Dropps locally yet and we do MORE than 240 loads of laundry a year. I'd love for you to make me a convert!