Tropical Traditions Oxygen Bleach Review & Giveaway Ends 10/31/11 at 7 PM EST

People have been using chlorine bleach in their laundries since the end of the 18th century. While these products work very well in whitening clothes, chlorine bleaches do have a negative effect upon the environment because of their chemistry. Care must be taken in using chlorine bleach as it is toxic to humans, animals, and plants.* Also, we all have experienced destroying a colored article of clothing because chlorine bleach was accidentally spilled on it.

Tropical Traditions Oxygen Bleach is a safe and effective alternative to chlorine based products and it can be used in many applications in and around the home. It is based on sodium percarbonate which uses oxygen for destaining and deodorizing. Oxygen Bleach is safe to use at all temperatures, on most washable fabrics, and all colors, in hard or soft water, and is compatible with other household cleaners. Also, it produces no harmful by-products which negatively affect the environment. Unlike chlorine bleach, which can merely cover up a stain, Tropical Traditions Oxygen Bleach attacks and breaks down organic stains to totally remove them from the garment.

Uses and Instructions

Laundry

• In the laundry Oxygen Bleach is used to destain, deodorize, and whiten. It is very effective as a laundry presoak for heavily stained articles. For light soils add 1 ounce of Oxygen Bleach with your laundry detergent per load. For moderate soils use 2 ounces and for heavily soiled articles use 4 ounces.
• To whiten and deodorize diapers add 4-6 ounces of Oxygen Bleach into the soak cycle. Soak in hot water for at least 30 minutes, or overnight, then complete wash cycle.
• For whitening old linens and yellowed window shears, deodorizing and cleaning tennis shoes, or to get rid of yellow armpit stains on shirts: soak in 2 ounces of Oxygen Bleach per gallon of water for at least one hour, or overnight, then rinse.

Kitchen

• For stained plastic ware, dishes, dish rags and dish towels add 1-2 ounces of Oxygen Bleach to the container to be cleaned or to the dishwater and soak for at least 15 minutes.
• To keep your drains and disposals clear and smelling fresh add 1 ounce of Oxygen Bleach in 8 ounces of hot water and allow solution to sit in drain overnight.

Bathroom

• For septic systems add 4 ounces of Oxygen Bleach to toilet and flush into the septic system twice a week.
• For toilets add 3 ounces of Oxygen Bleach, wait 15 minutes then scrub.
• For shower curtains soak in one ounce of Oxygen Bleach per gallon of hot water; for mildew stains soak overnight.
• For bathtub and shower use make a paste of Oxygen Bleach with hot water, scrub with a cloth or sponge, wait 15 minutes then rinse or use.

Yard

• For deodorizing garbage cans add 1/2 ounce of Oxygen Bleach per gallon of water and let soak.
• For lawn furniture add 2 ounces of Oxygen Bleach to hot water, scrub, wait 15 minutes, then rinse.
• For all weather carpeting add 4 ounces of Oxygen Bleach to a gallon of warm water scrub with a stiff broom, wait 20 minutes then rinse.

Household

• To destain and deodorize carpets add one ounce of Oxygen Bleach per gallon of carpet shampoo prior to cleaning.
• To remove mold and mildew from carpeting add 2-4 ounces of Oxygen Bleach per gallon of hot water, apply generously to stain, wait 10 minutes, then vacuum with extractor.
• For acoustic tiles add 6 ounces of Oxygen Bleach per gallon of hot water, spray on tiles, wait 15 minutes then rinse.
• For mops add 3 ounces of Oxygen Bleach to a gallon of hot water, soak overnight then rinse.
• For mildew removal or to clean baseboards or basement floors after water damage from flooding add 4 ounces of Oxygen Bleach to a gallon of hot water, scrub surface, wait 30 minutes then rinse. Oxygen Bleach is safe for use in a closed environment.
• To clean and deodorize cat litter boxes soak them in 3 ounces of Oxygen Bleach per gallon of water for 20 minutes then rinse.
• For urine, feces, or vomit stains on carpets or upholstery, add one teaspoon of Oxygen Bleach to 8 ounces of water, wipe onto stain, wait 10 minutes then rinse.

Camping

• To clean and deodorize coolers add 2 ounces of Oxygen Bleach per gallon of hot water, soak for 20 minutes, then rinse.
• For boat sails, cushions, ropes, camping gear, tents, tarps, etc. add 4 of Oxygen Bleach ounces per gallon of hot water soak for 30 minutes then rinse.

Wood Decks

• Oxygen Bleach is excellent for cleaning and restoring wood decks. It removes organic stains from leaf stains to BBQ grease, removes mold and mildew as well as sun faded and discolored wood layers. Makes your deck look almost new!!! It doesn’t harm your plants, grass, or landscaping in any way!
• To clean your deck first remove any loose soils or other matter. Dissolve 6 ounces of Oxygen Bleach Destainer and Deodorizer in a gallon of hot water (generally takes about 5 minutes). Apply to wet deck.
• For railings a hand pump sprayer does a really excellent job. Wait 10-15 minutes. Scrub with a stiff broom or brush, then rinse. Oxygen Bleach is not suitable for use with silk or wool.

Review:

I have been using the Tropical Traditions Oxygen Bleach for the past week or so.  I love that it works on all my clothes, not just whites.  I just put it in the washer with the detergent and it does the job.  I love how clean my clothes smell, feel and look.  This is just the product I have been looking for.  It works wonderfully with the detergent that I have from Tropical Traditions as well.  I would recommend these products to anyone looking for a natural alternative to the laundry products they normally use.

I plan on using this to deodorize our garbage cans also.  After reading the uses, I intend to use it on several other items.  It's not just for laundry.  I am so excited to see if hubby wants to use it in the pressure washer for the deck and the siding.  If you would like to win your very own just enter the giveaway below.

Giveaway: (you must publicly follow Let's Eat 2 Day on google friend connect to enter, leave a separate comment for each entry you complete, put your email address in your comment if it's not visible on your blogger profile, no po boxes, contiguous usa only please)

1.  Sign up for Tropical Traditions newsletter, leave a comment here with your email you used for the newsletter.

2.  Like Tropical Traditions on facebook, leave a comment letting me know you do with your facebook name.

3.  Like Let's Eat 2 Day on facebook, leave a comment letting me know you do with your facebook name.

4.  Follow Tropical Traditions on twitter, leave a comment with your twitter name letting me know you did.

5.  Follow me on twitter, leave a comment letting me know you did with your twitter name.

You can enter up to 5 times.  Giveaway ends 10/31/11 at 7 PM EST.  I will use random.org to select the winner and notify them via email.  Winner will have 72 hours to respond to my email or I will have to select another winner.  Contiguous US only, no PO Boxes.

Thank you for reading and participating.

Winner selected and emailed:

Donna said... 78

I liked you on FB.(Donna Kozar) donna444444@yahoo.com

October 31, 2011 3:46 PM

Tropical Traditions Coconut Flakes Review & Giveaway Ends 10/06/11 at 7 PM EST

Tropical Traditions does not disappoint.  I received a gallon of organic coconut flakes to review and they have also offered one to giveaway.

Tropical Traditions 100% natural Shredded Coconut, Coconut Flakes, and Coconut Chips are made from organic dried coconuts in the Philippines that are grown with no fertilizers or pesticides. This premium dried coconut contains no additives or preservatives, and is not sweetened. Unlike most dried coconut on the market, our dried coconut products are not treated with sulfites to keep them white. They are a great addition to recipes and baking, or just for snacks! Note: The Shredded Coconut is a very small cut, suitable for baking, such as making macaroons. The Coconut Flakes are a larger shredded coconut cut, perfect for garnishing or toppings, such as the top of a coconut cream pie. The Coconut Chips are a much larger cut that can be used as a snack food. You can mix them with nuts and dried fruit, for example.

My family and I have really enjoyed these organic coconut flakes in everything we have tried them in.  I tried the coconut milk this morning.  I put some flakes and water into the blender and had coconut milk, it was delicious.   I also tried the macaroons.  I brought them to work and everyone just loved them.  I am very impressed with the quality of the products at Tropical Traditions.  I always love them more than I expect to.  If you would like to win a gallon of organic coconut flakes enter the giveaway below.


Giveaway: (you must publicly follow my blog to enter any giveaway, leave your email address in your comment if it's not visible on your blogger profile, leave a separate comment for each entry you complete, contiguous US only, no PO Boxes)

1.  Sign up for the Tropical Traditions newsletter, leave a comment here with your email you used for the newsletter.

2.  Like Tropical Traditions on facebook, leave a comment letting me know you do with your facebook name.

3.  Like Let's Eat 2 Day on facebook, leave a comment letting me know you do with your facebook name.

4.  Follow Tropical Traditions on twitter, leave a comment with your twitter name letting me know you did.

5.  Follow me on twitter, leave a comment letting me know you did with your twitter name.

You can enter up to 5 times.  Giveaway ends 10/06/11 at 7 PM EST.  I will use random.org to select the winner and notify them via email.  Winner will have 72 hours to respond to my email or I will have to select another winner.  Thank you for reading and participating.

Winner selected and emailed, they have 72 hours to get back to me with their mailing address and phone number.

Thanks for participating.

ruslady said... 34

Like Let's Eat 2 Day on facebook (gala ya) galyettina at yahoo dot com

October 5, 2011 7:56 AM

Tropical Traditions Powdered Laundry Detergent Review & Giveaway Ends 9/16/11 at 7 PM EST

Tropical Traditions sent me Powdered Laundry Detergent to review.  I love everything that I have tried so far from Tropical Traditions.  Their products are quality and definitely worth checking into.  If you haven't tried them you really should.  Tropical Traditions has amazing organic products.  The powdered detergent is no exception.  I tried this with my whites first.  I loved how clean my clothes got.  I am really impressed with the powdered laundry detergent.  I normally use liquid detergent because I find it easier to use, but after using this powdered detergent I may have to switch completely.

Tropical Traditions Powdered Laundry Detergent cleans and removes stains from your laundry with the power of Oxygen Bleach Destainer and Deodorizer. Powdered Laundry Detergent is safe and effective at ALL temperatures on whites, permanent press, bright colors, pastels, prints, and delicates in hard or soft water. (Not suitable for Silk or Wool) Tropical Traditions Powdered Laundry Detergent is non-toxic, environmentally safe and contains no phosphates. Powdered Laundry Detergent cleans and safely bleaches your clothes with the added power of Oxygen Bleach Destainer and Deodorizer.

With our Laundry Detergent there are no harmful by-products upon decomposition. Powdered Laundry Detergent dissolves as completely as liquid detergents and rinses away completely leaving no residue in your clothes.

Powdered Laundry Detergent costs less to use than commercial liquid detergents and costs no more to use than commercial powdered household laundry detergents. Powdered Laundry Detergent contains no dyes, perfumes, fillers or phosphates. Compare our Laundry Detergent to your normal laundry detergent and you’ll see the difference!

Powdered Laundry Detergent can be used with Oxygen Bleach Destainer and Deodorizer to provide optimum cleaning and stain removal!

General Use Directions:

Begin filling washer with water, add Powdered Laundry Detergent, then add laundry.

• For regular size washers and normally soiled loads use 1/4 cup (2 oz) of detergent.
• For large size washers add 1/2 cup (4 oz) of detergent.
• For heavily soiled loads add 1/2 cup (4 oz) of detergent and 1/4 to 1/2 cup (2-4 oz) of Oxygen Bleach
• For extra cleaning and stain removal power use Oxygen Bleach as a pre-soak or add 2-4 ounces of Oxygen Bleach to 1/4 cup of our Laundry Detergent per load!!

Note: For front-loading machines use half the amount that is called for with top loading washing machines. For front loading washers and normally soiled loads, use 1/8 cup (1 oz) of Powdered Laundry Detergent.

Would you like to win the powdered laundry detergent that I received to review?  Just enter the giveaway below.

Giveaway: (you must follow my blog publicly on google friend connect to enter, leave your email address in your comment if it's not visible in your blogger profile, leave a separate comment for each entry you choose to complete, no mandatory entry)

1.  Sign up for Tropical Traditions newsletter, leave a comment here with your email you used for the newsletter.

2.  Like Tropical Traditions on facebook, leave a comment letting me know you do with your facebook name.

3.  Like Let's Eat 2 Day on facebook, leave a comment letting me know you do with your facebook name.

4.  Follow Tropical Traditions on twitter, leave a comment with your twitter name letting me know you did.

5.  Follow me on twitter, leave a comment letting me know you did with your twitter name.

You can enter up to 5 times.  Giveaway ends 9/16/11 at 7 PM EST.  I will use random.org to select the winner and notify them via email.  Winner will have 72 hours to respond to my email or I will have to select another winner.  Contiguous US only, no PO Boxes.

Thank you for reading and participating.

winner selected and emailed, congrats to:

~dab said... 79

I already Like Tropical Traditions on facebook (simplydab, Donna B*****)

September 15, 2011 6:35 PM

Tropical Traditions Shredded Coconut Review & Giveaway Ends 8/21/11 at 7 PM EST

Review:

I received some Shredded Coconut to sample and review from Tropical Traditions.  Tropical Traditions 100% natural Shredded Coconut is made from organic dried coconuts in the Philippines that are grown with no fertilizers or pesticides. This premium dried coconut contains no additives or preservatives, and is not sweetened. Unlike most dried coconut on the market, our dried coconut products are not treated with sulfites to keep them white. They are a great addition to recipes and baking, or just for snacks! Note: The Shredded Coconut is a very small cut, suitable for baking, such as making macaroons. The Coconut Flakes are a larger shredded coconut cut, perfect for garnishing or toppings, such as the top of a coconut cream pie. The Coconut Chips are a much larger cut that can be used as a snack food. You can mix them with nuts and dried fruit, for example.

As soon as we got it in the mail we opened it and tried it.  It's very good.  You can tell that it's much better than the shredded coconut we have had in the past.  I plan on making this recipe with it this weekend.

Creamy Coconut Oatmeal

Makes 2 generous servings or 3 smaller servings.

• 1 cup milk
• 3/4 cup water
• 1/3 – 1/2 cup unsweetened organic shredded coconut
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 1 + tablespoon virgin coconut oil
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
• 1 cup quick cooking oats*
• 2 tablespoons organic coconut cream concentrate

Combine milk, water, shredded coconut, butter and coconut oil in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium heat. Add oats and vanilla; turn heat down slightly and simmer for one minute, stirring occasionally.
Remove from heat, add coconut cream concentrate, and cover. Let sit for 3 minutes. Remove lid, stir well and serve.
Top individual servings with your choice of toppings. Ex: maple syrup, slivered almonds, and just a little touch of heavy cream or some additional milk. This is also good with chopped dates.
This oatmeal makes a fast and filling breakfast, particularly if served with some fresh fruit on the side.
*Note: You may also use regular rolled oats for this recipe. Simply increase the amount of liquid used and add the coconut and vanilla after the oats are cooked through.

Doesn't that sound delicious?  I can't wait to try it.  This is a lot of shredded coconut so we are going to make some other coconut recipes with it next week too.  I can't wait to try it a bunch of different ways.  If you would like to enter to win your own Tropical Traditions Shredded Coconut just enter the giveaway below.

Giveaway: (you must be a public follower of my blog to enter, leave your email in your comment if it's not visible on your blogger profile, leave a separate comment for each entry you complete)


1.  Go to Tropical Traditions and come back and leave a comment letting me know another item you want to try from their website.


2.  Sign up for their newsletter, leave a comment letting me know you subscribe to their newsletter.


3.  Email subscribers to Let's Eat 2 Day get an extra entry, just leave a comment letting me know that you are an email subscriber.


4.  Like Tropical Traditions on facebook, leave a comment letting me know you did and your facebook name.


5.  Like Let's Eat 2 Day on facebook, leave a comment with your facebook name letting me know you did.


You can enter up to five times.  Giveaway ends 8/21/11 at 7 PM EST.  I will use random.org to select a winner.  I will notify the winner via email, winner will have 72 hours to respond to the email with their mailing address if they do not respond in time, I will have to choose another winner.  No PO Boxes, contiguous US only, please.

Kylie said... 38

I'm a GFC follower and I'd love to try their coconut cream concentrate. kcarlson1152[at]hotmail.com

August 20, 2011 12:17 PM

 Congrats to Kylie.  I have emailed you and you have 72 hours to respond with your shipping address.

Thanks to all who follow and participate!

Tropical Traditions Coconut Peanut Butter Review & Giveaway Ends 7/31/11 EST 7 PM

Review

Organic Coconut Peanut Butter Tropical Traditions Organic Coconut Peanut Butter is made from organic peanuts and organic coconut. Two ingredients: nothing else! No fillers, no binders, no sweeteners, and no preservatives. The peanuts are 100% organic Valencia peanuts grown organically by family farmers in New Mexico and Texas. Grown in the dry climate of the southwestern United States, these peanuts are certified organic and free from aflatoxins. The dried coconut is certified organic coconut meat from the Philippines from coconuts that are grown with no fertilizers or pesticides. This premium dried coconut contains no additives or preservatives, and is not sweetened. Unlike most dried coconut on the market, our dried coconut products are not treated with sulfites to keep them white. Together, these premium organic roasted peanuts and the premium organic dried coconut are ground together to make a delicious and nutritious spread!

I received a jar of Organic Coconut Peanut Butter to sample and review.  This is the second time I have had the pleasure of working with Tropical Traditions.  They are an amazing company.  I used the peanut butter to make the Chewy Peanut Butter Coconut Granola Bars.

• 1 cup whole sugar, less to taste
• 2/3 cup peanut butter (or part or all coconut peanut butter)
• 1/2 cup honey
• 1/2 cup (1 stick) butter, melted
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 3 cups thick rolled oats
• 1/3 cup Tropical Traditions organic coconut flour
• 1/2 cup organic flaked or shredded coconut
• 1/2 cup organic sunflower seeds
• 1/2 cup organic raisins
• 2 teaspoons organic sesame seeds
• 1 cup chocolate chips, optional

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.

Combine sugar, peanut butter, honey, butter and vanilla in a large bowl until well combined.

Stir in remaining ingredients until well combine. Mixture will be like very wet granola. Press into a Texas sheet pan* greased with palm shortening or coconut oil.

Bake 20 - 25 minutes or until edges are nicely browned. Run a thin butter knife along the edges and cut while still warm. Let cool in the pan before removing. Bars will be fragile while hot but will firm up as they cool. Enjoy!

This recipe is quick and easy.  We really enjoyed these granola bars.

Tropical Traditions has offered a jar of Organic Coconut Peanut Butter for a winner from my blog as well.  If you would like to enter see the giveaway below for instructions.

Giveaway (you must follow my blog publicly to enter, put your email address in your comment if it's not visible on your blogger profile, leave a separate comment for each entry you complete.)

Mandatory Entry:
Go to Tropical Traditions and sign up for their newsletter.

Extra Entries:

Like Tropical Traditions on facebook, leave a comment letting me know you like them with your facebook name. 

Like Let's Eat 2 Day on facebook, leave a comment letting me know you like me on facebook with your facebook name.

Follow Tropical Traditions on twitter, leave a comment with your twitter name letting me know you follow them on twitter.

Follow me on twitter, leave a comment with your twitter name and let me know you follow me on twitter.

Email subscribers to Let's Eat 2 Day get an extra entry, leave a comment that you are an email subscriber.

You can enter up to six times.  I will select a winner using random.org after the giveaway ends at 7 PM EST on 7/31/11.  I will notify the winner via email and they will have 72 hours to respond to that email with their mailing address and phone number.  If I do not get a response in time, I will select another winner using random.org.

I received a sample to review.  The opinions expressed above are mine.  I was not paid for this post.

Thank you for reading and participating.

cheryloo said... 38

Follow tropical traditions on twitter @cherylcasperson

July 29, 2011 2:19 PM  

 

Winner selected and emailed.  Winner has 72 hours to respond to my email.

 

Tropical Traditions Coconut Oil Review & Giveaway Ends 7/1/11 at 7:00 PM EST

Recently I received a box from Tropical Traditions.  It contained a Gold Label Virgin Coconut Oil Certified Organic 1 Quart (32 FL. oz.) glass jar.

Characteristics of Our Gold Label^TM Virgin Coconut Oil

This Tropical Traditions Gold Label Virgin Coconut Oil is a truly unrefined coconut oil. This coconut oil is made on Mt. Banahaw and surrounding areas from organic coconuts. Coconuts are used fresh (within 24-48 hours of harvest) from small family farms on Mt. Banahaw and other rural places in Quezon Province, the coconut capital of the Philippines. Only the highest quality coconuts are hand-picked from each harvest. The volcanic soil of Mt. Banahaw makes these organic coconuts some of the most nutritionally rich coconuts in the world! Testing done in independent laboratories reveals higher levels of phenolic antioxidants than other coconut oils. The fresh coconut meat is shredded (wet milled), and then cold-pressed using the water from inside the coconuts to make coconut milk. The milk is then allowed to sit for about half a day, while the oil naturally separates from the heavier water. The oil is then filtered from the curds (coconut solids). No chemical or high-heat treatment is used, and this oil contains no trans fatty acids. We do NOT mass produce this oil. It is made by families who are coconut farmers using old-fashioned traditional methods that have been used in the Philippines for hundreds of years. Our coconut trees and family producers are certified organic according to strict USDA standards. The families who produce the oil are also trained according to GMP (Good Manufacturing Practice) standards and re-certified each year. This high-grade Virgin Coconut Oil has a long shelf life due to the high antioxidant properties. The Gold Label Standard is our highest standard for Virgin Coconut Oil. Read more.

I used the Virgin Coconut Oil to make a chicken stir fry.  This Virgin Coconut Oil is amazing.  It smells great.  I love how it heats up and cooks.  I  really never even knew about coconut oil before.  I will use this from now on, it is much more stable than other vegetable oils.  I am very impressed with the quality of customer service that I received from Tropical Traditions.  They have sponsored a giveaway for the same quart of virgin coconut oil that I received.

If you can't wait to try it out, you can buy it here:

<a href="http://tinyurl.com/63zu6cj"><img src="http://www.tropicaltraditions.com/image/products/thumb-gold_32oz.jpg" align="right" border="0" style="float: left;margin: 4px;">32-oz. - Gold Label Virgin Coconut Oil - 1 quart</a>

Giveaway

Mandatory Entry:

You must be a follower on my blog to enter.  Go to Tropical Traditions and choose another item that you would like to try.  Come back here and post a comment with that product and your email if it's not visible on your blogger profile.

Extra Entries:

Sign up for their newsletter, come back and leave a comment that you subscribe to their newsletter and the email that you subscribe with.

Check out their coconut recipes section and tell me a recipe that you want to try.  Leave a comment with the link to the recipe.

Like my facebook fan page for another entry, leave a comment with your facebook name.

There is a total of four possible entries.  The mandatory entry must be completed in order to enter.

Giveaways ends on July 1st, 2011 at 7:00 PM EST.  I will use random.org to select the winner from all eligible entries.  I will email the winner and give them 72 hours to get back to me with their mailing address.  If I do not hear back in time I will have to choose another winner.  The prize will only be shipped within the USA. 

Thank you for reading and thank you for participating.

Tropical Traditions sent me the product to review and will provide the same product to the winner.  The opinions expressed are mine.

BethElderton said... 11

I get the Tropical Traditions newsletter bethelderton59 at gmail dot com

June 24, 2011 12:25 AM  

 

winner selected and emailed! 

 

Thanks for participating!