March into Spring Giveaway with Audra’s Eco Products!

Spring is almost here, so it’s time to get say goodbye to the cold, snowy weather and hello to warmer days full of sunshine…and spring cleaning!  Yeah, I know; for most of us, cleaning is a chore we’d love to be able to skip, so why am I so excited?  I just happen to have a line of products to show you that will make your spring cleaning safer and even a bit refreshing too!

Audra’s, formerly known as Modern Mermaids, is a line of eco-friendly, natural, non-toxic cleaning products created by Audra Conklin.  Audra, who is a Licensed Holistic Skin Care Therapist and has worked for companies like AVEDA, started her company because she wanted to educate people about the effects of toxic chemicals in the products we use and offer them safer alternatives.

Audra’s uses organic ingredients and pure essential oils for natural and effective cleaning.  Nothing harsh or toxic here!  You know how I love featuring products that have ingredient listings that I can read without needing an advanced degree in chemistry, and this is definitely one of those products.  There is not one thing on any of these labels that confuses or frightens me.  Take a look at the ingredients in the All Purpose Cleaner:

After “free”, “organic” is my favorite word, so this automatically got bonus points from me.  Just look at that list–almost sounds good enough to eat, doesn’t it?  You’ll definitely think so once you smell these cleaners.  They come in a Tingly Mint Blend that is going to make you want to clean.  Really!  I’m not usually a big fan of fragrances, but this one is definitely a winner.  I was able to try several products from the Audra’s line of home cleaners, and I’m so excited to be able to tell you about them!

All Purpose Cleaner – According to the bottle, this can be used on almost everything in your home, so that’s exactly what I’ve been doing with it.  So far, I’ve used it for everything from working wonders on my countertops to spot cleaning my kitchen floor.  (Please don’t ask me what it’s made of.  I’m clueless.)  More than anything else, I’ve used it for cleaning windows, mirrors, and glass doors because my kids just can’t resist touching them all the time.  When sticky toddler fingers meet glass, it can get messy.  You can see here how well the All Purpose Cleaner handles it:

Bathroom Cleaner – The bathroom is one of my least favorite areas to clean, and not just because that’s where we keep the toilet.  It’s a small space and even with the door and window open, I always feel like I’m being suffocated by the toxic fumes of the other cleaners I’ve used.  Now that I have Audra’s Bathroom Cleaner, I don’t have to worry about it.  It does a great job of cleaning the vanity, toilet, and tub areas, and the only thing I smell is mint.  Also, the directions on this bottle say “no gloves needed”, and I can’t tell you how much I appreciate that feature in all of Audra’s cleaning products.  It’s so nice to be able to breathe while cleaning and not have to worry about what’s getting on my skin.

Fruit & Veggie Wash – I always wash all of my produce, even it’s organic, because really, who knows who or what came into contact with it on it’s journey from birth to my kitchen?  This wash doesn’t have have any taste or smell, and you can also use it on knives, cutting boards, and other prep items!

P-U Pet Clean Up – I don’t actually have any pets, but I do have a toilet-resistent 3-year-old son, and that’s almost the same thing. ☺ We’re taking the no pants approach to potty training, and while that worked fabulously with my daughter, it’s been less than successful with my son, and I’m sorry to say we’ve had a few more accidents than we were expecting.  This spray is perfect for taking care of those little (and sometimes not so little) disasters because it cleans it right up and neutralizes any unpleasant odors.  Now I can feel a lot more confident that visitors won’t be able to detect that my son has “blessed” half the house.  I hope no one I know in real life is reading this.

Foaming Hand Soap – This is definitely foamy!  You won’t find any sulfates, parabens, or synthetic fragrances in this hand wash, but you will get soapy suds with a light, clean, minty scent.  Love this!

Audra’s home cleaners have been fantastic at getting the job done, and I have such a sense of relief knowing that I’m sparing myself and my family from the effects of toxic cleaners.  Plus, the pure essential oils of peppermint leave the house smelling so yummy!  Not only is the scent delicious, but it’s also quite refreshing and invigorating.  It seriously makes the cleaning process more enjoyable.  Yes, I have decided that I really like living in a house that is minty fresh.

So, when you’re ready to begin your spring cleaning, I’d like to ask you to stop and spend a moment thinking about the products you’re using.  Are they full of toxic chemicals that could be harmful to your family?  If the answer is yes, then you really might want to consider safer options like the ones discussed here from Audra’s.  I don’t think you’ll be disappointed.

Audra’s can be purchased at their online store and at Whole Foods, or you can contact them to find a store near you.  You can also find Audra’s on Facebook and Twitter!

Win it!  Audra’s is generously offering one of our lucky readers a chance to win a set of the same cleaning products that I reviewed!  Enter via the Rafflecopter below.  Giveaway is open to US residents who are 18 and older.  Ends 3/25/13.  Good Luck!

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Complimentary product was provided to facilitate this review. No other compensation was received. All opinions are my own.