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Oh my goodness. I have never been so excited about household cleaning products as I have since I became a parent. I am no domestic goddess, but oh, the things I have seen. It can scare even the less-than-prudent (understatement in my case much?) house keeper straight. Just the fear of the whole family coming down with a group illness is enough for me! Sometimes sharing is just not caring!!! All those missed days of work and day care. We’re already racking up the absences and winter hasn’t even kicked in properly yet! Eek.
I’m definitely not a germ-o-phobe. I’ve got no problem with a bit of dirt or some toughening of the immune system (I like to keep it real), but there’s definitely a line when it comes to toilet training or raw meat juice on the kitchen counter. Not to mention coughing and snot and…you get the idea. Ew. Scary.
Also? When the primary stay at home parent gets sick, that’s just another nightmare. I get cold sweats just thinking about it…no wait, maybe that’s cold sweats from the fact that I recently got sick for the first time in years and it SUCKS. No-one gives the stay at homer a day off! WHAT? WHERE’S MY CONTRACT? I NEED TO REVIEW IT.
So right now I am all about prevention and damage control! I can’t tell you how well timed it was that I received a great range of Dettol products at my front door when I did. Let’s just say I was starting to lose my mind a little…
Dettol Healthy Touch instant hand sanitiser.
Oh, this is so good. It comes in a handy travel sized 50ml bottle, so it fits in your handbag/nappy bag and you can take it on the plane with you if you’re travelling. I love it. I’ve used it in many different situations. Before eating in a public place (for example if you’re on the go and you’ve had to touch dubious hand rails and other such things prior to your meal). When you’ve been coughing and you’ve used your hands to cover your mouth (although they say the crook of your elbow is better I keep forgetting so the sanitiser is important!). When you’ve had to run to the loo with your toilet training child and you’ve washed your hands afterwards, but you want some extra reassurance you’re not spreading germs around.
I am sure you can think of many other instances (I have too many to list), where this is so useful.
Dettol Anti-Bacterial Surface Cleanser.
These are THE BEST. Did I mention that they come in the form of 40 wipes per container? Wipes are the best – so convenient. Anti bacterial wipes are even better! It makes a quick spot clean so easy. I was concerned they might be too strong, but they don’t contain bleach which put my mind at ease. You can use them on SO MANY THINGS:
- high chairs
- changing mats
- potties
- toys
- bench tops
- chopping boards
- fridges
- bins
- sinks
- microwaves
- toilet seats
- baths
- taps
- wash basins
- door handles
- tables
- desks
- telephone
- keyboards
You get the idea. I just love how quick it is to use these wipes. Time is everything when I have an active, sometimes grotty, demanding small human around!! I’ll admit it also appeals to the anti 50s house keeper in me. It doesn’t even feel like cleaning. Hot tip, though. Don’t absentmindedly leave the lid open. All your wipes will dry out and you’ll be very sad. Devastated.
Pro Fresh Citrus Splash pH-Balanced Shower Gel.
Until I received this product, I had NO idea that Dettol made shower gel. To wash your whole body with. It claims to protect against BO and can I tell you, this is a good thing. Especially after I just spent a few days in Sydney, in big crowds. Trust me. No-one wants to be THAT person in the airport either.
I wondered if it would make me smell like a walking spray bottle of chemicals or a hospital, but it is surprisingly innocuous. Kind of smells like a mild shampoo or conditioner, only it’s for your body. I can handle that! I don’t know for sure how great it is at eliminating body odour, because I am blessed with less smelly genes (literally – apparently it’s a Korean thing), but it certainly provides some extra reassurance!
Look at all that non-germy goodness!!! Want to know something else that’s exciting?? You can win these very products because I am hosting my first ever giveaway! How lucky are we?!
The winner will receive a package including…
Dettol Healthy Touch instant hand sanitiser.
2 x Dettol Anti-Bacterial Surface Cleanser.
Pro Fresh Citrus Splash pH-Balanced Shower Gel.
All you have to do is follow Awesomely Unprepared in some way, on my Facebook page, Twitter account or by subscribing to my blog, then answer the following question right here in the comment section (your email address will not be published):
Describe the ickiest mess you’ve had to clean up recently?
Good luck!
Giveaway terms and conditions
The contest ends at 12:00 (midnight) Thursday the 7th of May, 2015, Perth time and is only open to Australian residents (sorry overseas buddies) who are over 18 years of age.
This is a game of skill…so my favourite answer will win! My decision will be final. Entrants will have to meet requirements outlined above.
The prize will be sent out by a third party and will not be replaced in the event that it is stolen, damaged or lost.
The winner will be notified privately and announced on Facebook and on the Awesomely Unprepared blog. The winner will have 3 days to reply in order to claim the prize.
These terms and conditions are subject to change at any time.
22 Comments
Ctrl+Alt+Mum
Baked beans and hard boiled egg yolk, finger painted together all over the high chair and the toddler. That stuff dries like cement!
I love the Dettol wipes, I use them to give the high chair an extra good clean once a day, and they work wonders on the dining room table too.
KezUnprepared
Oh yeah. ROCK HARD cement!! Ever since I got the Dettol wipes I’ve been swearing by them! SO. GOOD. I even used one to clean the Little Mister’s bubble car. He’d decorated it with crayon. It actually cleaned it all off! Brilliant!
Ctrl+Alt+Mum
Baked beans and hard boiled egg yolk, finger painted together all over the high chair and the toddler. That stuff dries like cement!
I love the Dettol wipes, I use them to give the high chair an extra good clean once a day, and they work wonders on the dining room table too.
KezUnprepared
Oh yeah. ROCK HARD cement!! Ever since I got the Dettol wipes I’ve been swearing by them! SO. GOOD. I even used one to clean the Little Mister’s bubble car. He’d decorated it with crayon. It actually cleaned it all off! Brilliant!
Rosie Rockets
Poop – all over the back of the toilet when someone *ahem, me, ahem* bent forward to throw up in a bucket. My advice? ALWAYS stay seated 🙁
KezUnprepared
Ladies and gentlemen, we have a winner!!! It was just too gross (but relatable) not to win the prize! I completely respect you for the overshare, lady! Your postal details have been forwarded – let me know when you receive the products! x
Rosie Rockets
Poop – all over the back of the toilet when someone *ahem, me, ahem* bent forward to throw up in a bucket. My advice? ALWAYS stay seated 🙁
KezUnprepared
Ladies and gentlemen, we have a winner!!! It was just too gross (but relatable) not to win the prize! I completely respect you for the overshare, lady! Your postal details have been forwarded – let me know when you receive the products! x
Ling @ Ling Out Loud
Last week, Bunty pooped for her first time in the potty. So I immediately thought (like a naive first time newbie parent) that she was toilet trained so that evening, I let her run free without a nappy. BIGGEST MISTAKE EVER! She did the loveliest, juiciest, smelliest dump in her onesie and peed all over the floor to add to the mess. Lesson learnt! haha!
KezUnprepared
Haha we’ve all been there. So many false alarms! So many spills! The Dettol wipes are SO good for cleaning up after wees and poo spills! And the hand sanitiser is great for insurance after our clean up is completed! Thanks for entering 🙂
Ling @ Ling Out Loud
Last week, Bunty pooped for her first time in the potty. So I immediately thought (like a naive first time newbie parent) that she was toilet trained so that evening, I let her run free without a nappy. BIGGEST MISTAKE EVER! She did the loveliest, juiciest, smelliest dump in her onesie and peed all over the floor to add to the mess. Lesson learnt! haha!
KezUnprepared
Haha we’ve all been there. So many false alarms! So many spills! The Dettol wipes are SO good for cleaning up after wees and poo spills! And the hand sanitiser is great for insurance after our clean up is completed! Thanks for entering 🙂
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toddlersplusteemswhilelivingthedream
So many yucky situations to choose from . I would have to say the smelliest one would have to be when Miss Moo stepped in dog poop outside then walked it through the house and then sat on the lounge before I realised. Not Nice !
KezUnprepared
Oh no! I bet you smelt it first!!! x
toddlersplusteemswhilelivingthedream
So many yucky situations to choose from . I would have to say the smelliest one would have to be when Miss Moo stepped in dog poop outside then walked it through the house and then sat on the lounge before I realised. Not Nice !
KezUnprepared
Oh no! I bet you smelt it first!!! x
Elissa Arkell
My story does not involve faeces. It would almost be preferable to cleaning the filters in the dishwasher. Its not so much the smell, but more the texture and look of the months old build up of wet moldy food. Oh my goodness that was a horrible experience and as a nurse I by no means have a weak stomach!
KezUnprepared
Oh my gosh, Elissa. This came a close second to the winner. EW!!! x
Elissa Arkell
My story does not involve faeces. It would almost be preferable to cleaning the filters in the dishwasher. Its not so much the smell, but more the texture and look of the months old build up of wet moldy food. Oh my goodness that was a horrible experience and as a nurse I by no means have a weak stomach!
KezUnprepared
Oh my gosh, Elissa. This came a close second to the winner. EW!!! x