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Shaklee Review, and a Giveaway!

*This giveaway is now closed*

I am SUPER excited about this review AND giveaway, because it has changed my life and I know it can change yours too.  I was so excited when Bonnie from Donahue Wellness asked me if I would like to review some Shaklee Get Clean products.  She is a sponsor on my site because I totally believe in the product she sells.  The review I am about to give is 100% my opinion.  And to be honest, I had never heard of Shaklee until I started seeing them all over blogs, and each time Bonnie would talk about Shaklee on her blog, House of Grace, I was intrigued.  And Shaklee has been around over 50 years now!  Helloooo, where have I been??

Shaklee sells nutrition, weight, beauty, and household items.  They are all natural products, and the household products contain NO toxins, which is very important to me with a little toddler running around.  I am very proud to say I am a “green” cleaner now. :)  I would always do my cleaning with some sort of cleaner that contained bleach, therefore I’d have to clean during naps or when my daughter went to bed.  But now, I can freely clean at any time of the day and not worry about her inhaling harmful fumes or getting something toxic in her mouth.  It’s really refreshing. And don’t think that because a cleaner doesn’t have bleach it doesn’t work.  Trust me, Shaklee works!

Bonnie sent me several items to review and I love them all. Seriously.  The Basic H2 is a powerful cleaning concentrate that you can use to clean anything.  It’s so easy to use and a bottle of this will last FOREVER.  You use the Basic H2 to mix your bottles of cleaner for regular all-purpose cleaning, degreasing, and window cleaner.  Bonnie sent me 3 different empty bottles for these that you can find here.  So cute, you must have them. :)  Although I love ALL of the Get Clean products, I think my favorite product so far is the Scour Off heavy duty paste.  I’ll show you the transformation in a bit with that little miracle in a jar.  I also used the dish wash concentrate and the dishwasher automatic concentrate and both got our dishes extremely clean and sparkly.  And what a great feeling knowing that no toxic chemicals are getting all over our dishes and silverware!  Woohooo!

Let me get to my review now and then the giveaway.  *WARNING* The pictures you will see in my review are totally and utterly disgusting.  I promise I do clean our home.  So please don’t stop reading my blog because you think we are filthy pigs.  Thanks.

So first up let me show you our kitchen sink before…

And after using Basic H2 for all-purpose cleaning…

What a difference right?  All of those hard water spots came right up with no problem. It looks like I polished the sink or something, but I didn’t.

This is the bottle of the Basic H2 concentrate that you dilute with water.

Now the microwave.  Please don’t judge.  Before…

And after.

I used the degreaser (Basic H2 mixed with water) to clean the microwave and it was awesome.  Didn’t even have to scrub anything.

Now the stove.  I also used the degreaser for this and it worked like a charm!  My before is so gross, I apologize.  I think people secretly get a satisfaction of seeing other people with dirty things in their house.  It reminds them they are normal right?

Umm yea.

And after.

Ta-da!  So fun.  I really was enjoying cleaning.  I don’t really mind it to begin with, but when you get something new and so simple to use, and don’t have to read a thousand instructions and warnings, it’s a breath of fresh air to clean.  You clean with a little pep in your step. :)

Okay, I saved my favorite for last.  My oven.  Gosh, how embarrassing this is.  I know it’s horrific.  I really didn’t know how bad the door was.  But the positive side is that it shows you that I actually cook right? :)

Before…

EWWWW!!!

And to clean the oven, I used the Scour Off Heavy Duty Paste.  This stuff is incredible and I believe it will clean anything! Here’s the after.

Ahh, it’s like having a new oven!  The trick to using the paste is to make sure you use it with enough water on your sponge like it says…

Then it’s perfect. :)

I also am in LOVE with the window and mirror cleaner and the microfiber cloth.  NO STREAKS at all!  It’s amazing. And again, you just use your Basic H2 again and mix the right amount with 16oz of water .  So cool!

I hope y’all are still with me.  I know this is a lengthy review, but it’s a lot of important information I am trying to share with you about the Get Clean products.  It really can be life changing for you and your family.

Now I know I showed you everything that I cleaned in our kitchen, but these products aren’t just for the kitchen.  They are to replace basically every cleaner you use for your entire house. I have cleaned our bathrooms, cabinets, and dusted the entire house using these products.  Love them!

There is a Get Clean starter kit that is fabulous, and you can even become a member of Shaklee here.  With the membership you will get 15% off every order you place through Bonnie’s website.  Yea!!  And if you email Bonnie (donahuewellness@hotmail.com), you will get a new member special so don’t forget to do that!

Okay, NOW for the giveaway!

Bonnie is graciously offering 10, yes TEN readers a sample of the Basic H2!  Each sample will make 2 bottles of powerful cleaner when diluted with 16oz of water.  That’s a lot of cleaning you can accomplish.

To enter to win you can do the following (remember the more times you enter, the better your chances are):

1. Leave a comment and let me know you have a dirty oven or microwave also. ;)

2. Visit Bonnie’s Shaklee site and let us know which cleaning product you would love to try.

3. Become a follower of Bonnie’s blog, or if you already follow let me know.

4. Become a follower of my blog, and if you already follow let me know.

Don’t forget to leave a separate comment for each thing you do.  I will run this giveaway through Saturday, October 9, 2010 and will announce the 10 lucky winners then.

Thank you everyone!  Good luck and happy cleaning! :)

*This giveaway is now closed*

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Comments

  1. Birgit says

    Ohhh, now I love the look of your cleaning accomplishment! And yes, my microwave looks like that … and worse *insert embarrassed smiley*

  5. Johanna says

    Okay, so I don’t want to enter the giveaway because I already have a bottle of Basic H2 (and all the other stuff) and I LOVE IT!!!! I just wanted to help nudge the rest of you along that this stuff is for real, and everything DecorChick has to say is true, and then some. Also, H2 is AWESOME on wood floors! It doesn’t leave any residue behind. I love the laundry products too! Shaklee is amazing, and you should take advantage of the giveaway offer and enter to win! DecorChick doesn’t know me, so you can be assured that my opinion is totally independent, but completely agreeable with her!

  10. Katie R says

    I have a dirty microwave, sink, oven, floor, bathroom(s)… The list goes on! I’ve never heard of Shaklee either and am always excited to hear about other green cleaning products (I’m super sensitive to smells of commercial cleaners).

  12. Laura M. says

    I have a dirty oven! and sink actually. I’ve been wanting to try these out for some time, I hope I win!

  13. Larissa says

    Oh, boy do we need this! We moved here to a place with an unconscionably filthy fridge. We’re not keeping anything ’til we scour it!

  16. Lauren says

    My husband and I just bought a new house, and I swear the old homeowners never cleaned ANYTHING in the 5 years they lived there… this product would be perfect to clean all of my kitchen appliances before we move in!!

  22. Summer Lee says

    Oh, my microwave. Love/hate relationship right there. I do my best, but, as long as Chef Boyardee is in existance, my microwave will be a mess!

  28. Sayard says

    Don’t worry, my oven, microwave AND sink are all dirtier than yours but I LOVE how easily these products seem to clean them right up!! It’s amazing!! Especially the hard water spots, nothing seems to get my sink clean!

  29. Sayard says

    I’d LOVE to try everything bust specifically the H2 and the paste that cleaned your oven so well!

  36. DriftwoodGirl says

    Our dirty oven is the hardest thing for me to clean. Would love to try the heavy duty scour off paste. Right now I use Easy Off and my toddler and I escape outside for a few hours to avoid the nasty fumes.

  37. Shannon says

    I have a very dirty oven, I am embarrassed to say that I haven’t cleaned it. I did line it with foil, but I would love to try this stuff.

  40. Annie says

    Wowww, I need that! Our apartment is so old and gross, everything really needs a good scrubbing.

  43. Amanda says

    I am already a loyal follower of yours. We’re moving into our first home on Friday, and I have been studying all of your awesome ideas. And I’m now a follower of Bonnie’s!

  48. Sarah says

    My microwave is always dirty. I need a secret spy camera so i can catch my husband splattering on purpose, because I don’t understand it. LOL.

  53. ChrisE says

    Dirty oven, you bet?! I don’t know if I’ve ever cleaned that thing!! (no, I’m not telling how long we’ve lived in this house.)

  57. Jamie M. says

    My oven is GROSS, I am thinking I NEED some of the cleaner so I can actually open it without looking away because I am ashamed.

  60. Jhenna says

    My microwave and oven probably look worse then yours (very embarassed to admit that) But when you don’t really stare at the inside for a long period of time then you don’t really notice it :)

  62. Jhenna says

    I would really like to try Fresh Laundry Detergent & The Soft Fabric Softner, along with everything else for your household :)

  70. April in CT says

    I’ve been wanting to try the Basic H2 and the Scour Off Paste for quite a while now. I’ve only put it off because I have some cleaners I need to use up, but I’m thinking I should dispose of those via our local haz waste facility and go ahead and replace all my cleaners with more green options. Exciting give away!!

  84. Cheri M. says

    I would love to try a sample. I am staring at some dirty windows that really need some TLC. Thanks for the chance.

  86. Cheri M. says

    I looked at Bonnie’s site, and the heavy duty paste is what I really would like to try. I have heard great things about it!

  90. Nicole@FarmgirlChaos says

    My oven is a mess! I had a spill in there, and haven’t had time to clean it since. The only time I think about it is when I turn the oven on and the burn smell makes itself known. Not fun.

  98. Shannon says

    Awesome! I was just cleaning my sink this weekend and thought it was just blah. I can’t get it to shine anymore! This cleaner looks great!

  100. Meredith says

    My STOVETOP/OVEN & MICROWAVE are horrible!!! But my kitchen is literally the size of a closet with absolutely no maneuverability for a good scrub down. SOO HARD to keep it clean!!!

  106. Robbie says

    I have a dirty oven. I have been debating on buying the Scour Off Paste. I figure if it could clean my oven like the testimonies I have seen. I would buy the rest of the products.

  114. Candice says

    My daughter came home and made 3 apple pies. They ran over in my oven. It needs cleaning!

  115. Christina P. says

    I have a new range so I’m okay there but I have a tub with some calcium marks from the hard water that I would love to try to remove.

  117. Christina P. says

    I would love to try the Basic H2 cleaner; with three little ones around the house I’m excited to try a less chemical based option.

  122. Jenny says

    Um, yes, I have a dirty stove. It drives me crazy!

    I LOVE Shaklee stuff and have been using Basic H forever!! I still have some leftover, so I haven’t tried Basic H2, yet.

  129. MadAboutPets says

    Holy cow, I cannot believe how well that got rid of the hard water spots! I need that stuff for my stainless steel sink; it looks like a total mess.

    For my carpet, I like to use Clean+Green products. We have cats and they barf a lot; this seems to do the job :) I’m doing a giveaway if anyone would like to enter and give the products a try: http://madpets.blogspot.com/2010/10/cleangreen-dog-cat-carpet-upholstery.html

    Great post and great giveaway–love this blog :) :)

  133. Dani Covarrubias says

    Hi,

    I couldn’t wait to comment on your blog. I really want to try Shaklee Basic H. I just discovered Bonnie’s blog, House of Grace and her house sparkles. I’m a bit of a clean freak and I’m in search of a cleaner that really cleans without any harsh fumes.

    Thanks,
    Dani

    ps. My oven looks like yours did.

  141. Kathy says

    Great give away and who doesn’t have a dirty stove at some times but I can tell you that the sour off really works _I would love to win the Basic H though

  154. Casey says

    I have a stainless steel sink that I’d love to bring back to life. Also, an oven that could use a cleaning. : )

  159. Donna Hollingsworth says

    I have been a follower of your blog for a while and I really enjoy it!!! Great job!!

  160. Donna Hollingsworth says

    I hate to admit it, but my gas cook top is really gross and near impossible to scrub clean. I would love to use something that could clean it right up!!!

  162. Kathy says

    I want to use the paste on my oven so bad. It doesn’t matter what I use on the top it is always dirty.

  169. shellshok says

    I want to try the scour off. I have a military issued glass cook top & that thing wasn’t clean when we moved it & now it’s like impossible.

  180. Angela Fowler-Wells says

    I would like to try the Scour Off Heavy Duty paste. I need to clean my oven!

  187. Judy says

    I am now a follower of your blog. I would love to try the Basic H2 for cleaning around my home. AND my microwave is indecently dirty!

    Judy

  190. alamama says

    I have a dirty microwave, stove and grill! BUT we cleaned our frig today!

    Thanks for the chance!

  195. Anne says

    I just started following the House of Grace blog…looking forward to reading it on a regular basis.

  196. Anne says

    I’m joining the bandwagon…I’d love to try the Scour Off Heavy Duty paste for my dirty oven!

  200. Annie says

    I don’t have a blog; but, I ordered some of the products from Bonnie a short while ago, and I love them all. I feel better using them, knowing there are not so many harmful chemicals around my family too.

  201. Ashley says

    I have a messy microwave because we currently live with my parents while we are waiting to close on our house. So you can imagine not one but two men using a microwave without putting paper towel over the top of their food. =-)

  203. Ashley says

    I just recently started following Bonnie’s blog at House of Grace and LOVE it. She making me so motivated to move in and clean clean clean our new home.

  215. Ashley says

    Like I said before I just recently started following House of Grace and have been debating about whether or not to order Shaklee products. I would love to win this giveaway to test out the product before placing an order. I think the products I would like to try and really like are the scour paste and Basic H solution. Thanks for reviewing this product it only make me want it more! =)

  216. Kelli says

    I already use the Shaklee products..love them!

    I do follow your blog.

    And I’d looooove me some more Shaklee products.

  224. Eppu says

    Ooh. Impressive! I’d try the Basic H2 and the super-duper scouring pad. (Our oven could use some tough love!)

  225. Jill says

    I totally have a dirty oven right now. I spilled the casserole that we had for dinner last night and had to spoon it back into the dish. :/

  227. Jennifer Jensen says

    I would love to win. I too am intrigued by Bonnie’s post. I just cleaned my oven with some product that worked after sitting all night and about killed me off from fumes. Would love to try these products!

  231. Jennifer Jensen says

    I want to try the DISH WASH AUTOMATIC CONCENTRATE. My dishes are NOT getting cleaned lately, especially my glasses.

  234. Kari A. says

    I have a dirty oven AND microwave…unless my inlaws are about to come visit – then it becomes spic and span! :)

  241. Jessica says

    I would LOVE to see my oven and my cook top as clean as they used to be! Thanks for a great giveaway!

  242. vikki says

    Yes of course I have a dirty microwave, I have a husband. :-} anyway would love to try any or all of these products!

  244. vikki says

    the product I would most like to try is the scour off heavy duty paste. Would love to try it on my oven!!

  245. Lara says

    I have wanted to try these products for a while! Thank you for the opportunity! My stove top just will not come clean! I have high hopes for this cleaner.

  250. Laura says

    My oven and microwave resemble your before pictures! I have been meaning to clean them but just don’t have the motivation to spend a whole afternoon with my head inside them both.

  251. Kristi Pittman says

    We moved in June, and I desperately need the Shaklee intervention. I need the H2 and the scouring paste. Thanks for suggesting Bonnies’ blog. Now I’m a subscriber to both of you!

  257. Monica says

    My stove and microwave are both in desperate need of cleaning! I just keep ignoring it because its going to take some grunt work… hopefully these products work like you say they do! :)

  261. Iris Williams says

    Dirty is not the word for our ovens (we have the stacking double oven) and both are hideous. The microwave fairs a little better, but dirty nonetheless. I would love to try the Basic H2. Thanks for the opportunity!

  262. Brandi says

    I would LOVE to try the H2. I’m sick of having 30 cleaners for every different surface I clean. I’d love to try it on my wood floors. The cleaner I use always leaves a gross residue on them and my oven, let’s NOT even go there! Oh, and I’m a follower and a fan of your blog :)

  264. Iris Williams says

    I visited the Shaklee site and would love to try any of the products in the Get Clean Healthy Home pack…all seem to be a great value and I am ready to make the switch to cleaning with environmentally friendly organic products. Thanks! I particularly love the spray bottle with the butterfly on it – not sure which product it is, but I love the packaging! :-)

  267. Iris Williams says

    I have been a follower of your blog for several weeks now…enjoy reading your posts! Have a blessed day! I hope I am a lucky winner of the Basic H2 giveaway!

  269. Adrian says

    My oven needs this BAD— it has been in need of some TLC for a while now!! Thanks for the chance!!

  271. Traci says

    forgot to add — the H2 sounds like da best :) … now I will figure out how to do the “following” thing… thanks for the chance!

  277. Tanya says

    I’d love the try the Basic H. After seeing the samples of what it can do, I’d love to see if it can tackle the messes my boys love to make!

  289. Courtney says

    I am all about the oven cleaner and the basic cleaner. My sink looks just like your before picture no matter how many times I clean it.

  290. Edith says

    I hate to tell you this, but your “dirty” isn’t. It’s NORMAL. It pretty much looks my “every day”.

  297. Melanie says

    I hate to say (and don’t hate me for it) but my microwave & stove are clean. I just can’t stand anything in the microwave so I wipe it out a lot. I would love to be able to clean the oven that well though:)

  315. Alyson Allen says

    i have a grossly dirty oven/microwave too. i feel like i’m constantly cleaning those things and they still look horrible.

  319. Alyson Allen says

    i am *all about* non-toxic/natural/etc… so i LOVE all of these products! i would love to buy every single thing, if i could. for now (besides the basic h2), i’d love the fabric softener because the one i’m using now is definitely not good for me i’m sure!

  327. Christina Smith says

    Oh how dirty is my oven and microwave. Imagine a rented apartment where I have no confidence that my oven has ever shown since it was installed back in 1970! Please please please pick me! I would love to prove to my skeptical husband that going green works…and if it changes our oven I know I’ll have him hook, line, and sinker!

  328. Christina Smith says

    I just became a follower of your blog today! I found you through another blog I follow in hopes of frugal, gorgeous decorating!

  329. Rivka says

    My microwave is actually pretty good. I always use a cover. But my oven, that’s a different story. Would love to try that stuff. I usually never enter for giveaways but I love trying cleaning products. BTW how does it smell?

  332. Rivka says

    I just went over to House of Grace and became a follower via google reader. I HOPE I win would love to try this product.

  345. Jennifer H says

    Yes I have a dirty microwave and a filthy oven. I would really love to try Shaklee because I don’t have a self cleaning oven and the traditional oven cleaners have a really bad odor (can’t be healthy for myself or family.) So yes my oven is dirty (filthy) because I can’t stand the smell of cleaning it.

  347. Jennifer H says

    I am now a follower of House of Grace. I checked out Bonnie’s blog and can’t wait to try her cleaning tips and I love her decorating style.

  348. Jennifer H says

    I visited Bonnie’s Shaklee site and would love to try the oven paste, or basic H2 to see if this stuff really works. I didn’t know much about Shaklee and looked at Bonnie’s favorites and I love anything that can remove stains from laundry. I believe it was called a laundry booster. With twin thirteen year old boys, I am constantly dealing with grass stains and every stain imaginable. I know you said one thing and I couldn’t pick.

  349. Kim B says

    Ha ha ha – as much as I hate to admit it – my mircrowave and oven are not as clean as I would like for them to be. I swear I don’t know how microwaves get so freakin’ grungy. They are my two least favorite appliances to have to clean. Yuck, yuck, yuck! So know that you are not alone in the dirty appliance department!

  350. Kim B says

    I am now a proud follower of Bonnie’s blog. Gosh, I have so many I follow now – thanks to you! LOL – it’s all good.

  351. Kim B says

    I just visited Bonnie’s website. WOW – these products are very interesting. I would love to see just how wonderful they work for myself. I have a 12yo boy that seems to have a reaction to just about everything (he’s had a rash for months now, that we can’t seem to make go away. I’ve changed everything). I’m thinking that maybe these products would be a help.

    But….seriously? You want me to pick one? Just one?

    I guess I would have to pick the laundry concentrate, although I would like to eventually try all of them. I’m all about not using chemicals, I swear they are slowly killing all of us – one way or another.

  352. Kim B says

    Of course I follow your blog…Now I admit, sometimes I get so caught up in reading, that I lose track of time. I have a tendency of checking out all of your links. Matter of fact – some days I’m attached to my computer thanks to you. LOL – keep up the great work and throwing new and great things at us. Your husband must be very proud of you!!! :-)

  354. Diana says

    I also hadn’t heard of Shaklee before either. I can manage to keep my microwave pretty clean but my oven is a different story. I also have a toddler around and I have been hesitant to try any of the oven cleaners because of the fumes. This may just be the thing to try!
    I’d love to try the basic H!!

  361. Amber O. says

    I just used the steamed lemon juice trick to clean my microwave, but my oven (especially the door) is naaaaaasty! I wish it looks like yours does now!

  362. Amber O. says

    Keeping in tune with my above comment, I’d really like to give the scour-off paste a whirl.

  364. Ashley says

    Oh man, my husband and I moved into a VERY OLD and DIRTY house and we still have areas to deep clean before we begin our renovations. This looks like it would be great!!

  368. Angie says

    I just became a follower of your blog. I have followed you for a while but just now signed up to follow! You inspire me!

  369. kim matheny says

    Ok, this stuff looks awesome, would love to try it out on my filthy oven!! Also I am a follower of your blog and LOVE it-thanks!!

  375. julie says

    of course i would love to have a sample of that wonderful product but for some odd reason ( maybe age) i cant figure out how to do all that stuff..if anyone want to hold my hand and tell me how i would love them forever….

  378. Tricia says

    I have a dirty microwave too! :) I have a toddler and I have been attempting to go chemical free with my cleaning supplies.

  382. Marin D says

    Oh my gosh. My oven is horrible and I have stainless steel appliance and a 4 and 2 year old. Need I go any further? LOL. You are not alone. It is funny because when I was scrolling through the pictures I was thinking, man I am not brave enough to admit what my oven looks like. LOL! :)

  383. Julie Wise says

    Boy do I have a dirty microwave right now!!! Yuck, I’m putting it on my to do list.

  384. Melissa :) says

    Ok, I’m fixing to take the plunge! I have heard such good things about Shaklee, I’m anxious to try it. I’m interested in many products, but probably the wipes and the Basic. :)

  387. Lauren says

    I think that I’m following you using Friend Connect…technology is not one of my strengths. I read your blog on Google Reader though.

  394. Heather says

    My oven is awful, I think I’ve only cleaned it once by hand, and I’m terrified of the self clean feature which makes all of our surrounding cabinets hot.

  395. Heather says

    I’m intrigued by the H2 and scour off. I try to use natural healthy products but find that they don’t always work as wel. I’d love to try them on my shower and hard water stains!!

  403. Lindsay says

    I’ve seen so many reviews for this and definitely want to give it a try. My oven is repulsive. It’s really old and has been in the apartment for so long that I’m not sure cleaning it will even work. Would love to give it a try with this though!

  404. Rhonda says

    I would love to try the Scour Off! I’ve really wanted to try out these products! Thanks!

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