Friday, March 5, 2010

Review and Giveaway: Dropps CLOSED



We may only be a family of three but we sure do go through some laundry. Nate typically has two outfit changes a day after smearing food, dirt and who-knows-what all over himself (he's a big boy now and refuses to wear a bib at mealtime). My husband also goes through two wardrobe changes per day, as he opts for more casual gear after work. And if I get messy while cleaning or running errands, I too will change. Before you know it, there's a mountain of laundry to do and my whole weekend is spent washing, drying, folding and putting away.

My husband and I are guilty of buying the huge wholesale jugs of detergent. Cost-effective they may be but green, they are not. In our search to find a detergent that leaves less of a footprint, I came upon Dropps.

Dropps are convenient, pre-measured laundry pacs that are 6x concentrated so they are tough on dirt but gentle on your garments. They can be used on all colors (whites, lights and darks), all types of fabrics (silk, wool, cotton, etc.), with all washers (HE compatible) and at all temperatures (cold, warm or hot). They dissolve instantly in water, just like a breath strip does in your mouth. No mess. No waste. Just Dropp in and go!



Not only are Dropps good for the environment because they use less packaging, but the formula is phosphate-free, enzyme-free and biodegradable. Plus, they're safe for septic tanks and gray water systems. Need more convincing? All Dropps products are approved by the EPA’s Design for the Environment (DfE) program. How's that for eco-conscious?

Dropps was kind enough to send me samples of all 3 of their products: Fresh Scent, Scent & Dye Free and Dropps Baby.



It's so funny because when I first went to test out my Dropps, I found this in the laundry room, courtesy of my husband:



GRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR!!!!

Bless him for doing his own laundry but I hate the spills and stains from his messy measuring and neglect. I couldn't open the Dropps package fast enough. It was hard to believe a pac so small could get my whole load of clothes clean.



But it did! Nate's shirts covered with stiff drool stains and dried-on milk and cheese came out sparkling clean. And there was no evidence to wipe up afterward. Ah! All three products were great but I think my favorite was the scent and dye free version. Nate has eczema so I often have to wash his clothes seperately with a less harsh detergent. Now I can wash our clothes all together with no worries about redness or irritation.

I think Dropps would be an awesome solution for those who live in apartments without an in-unit washer and dryer. From personal experience, I know that lugging a container of detergent along with a basket full of clothes is a royal pain in the rear. They'd be a great practical gift to include in a care package to a college student, or to take along on your family vacations or business travels.

The only disadvantage is the price. If you're like me and you run larger loads of laundry, you'll need 2 Dropps per load. And with a 20-pack running $7, it would equate to $.70 per load. That's much more of a splurge than I'm used to. So, while they are ultra-convenient and clean well, I won't be able to completely replace my old detergent with Dropps.

Bottom line: Dropps are big power in a small package. They are pricey but they are compact, extremely easy to use and no-fuss. They reduce waste and do their part for the environment but are also kind to sensitive skin.

BUY IT: Dropps are available at Target, Walmart, Babies R Us, CVS, Sam's Club and online at Diapers.com, Drugstore.com, Amazon.com and at www.dropps.com (ARV $7/ 20-load pouch). Use their handy dandy store locator to find the retailer nearest you!

DELICIOUS DISCOUNT: Gotta get some Dropps? Get 15% off your order by using the coupon code GOODIE15 at checkout. But hurry, this offer ends on March 20, 2010!

WIN IT: Dropps is generously donating a 3-month supply of detergent to one lucky reader!

MAIN COURSE (MANDATORY ENTRY): Visit Dropps and tell me what you like most about them compared to the detergent you're using now. Remember to please leave your email address in your comment if it isn't visible on your profile to prevent disqualification!

SUGAR ON TOP (BONUS ENTRIES): To maximize your chances of winning, you may do any or all of the following. Be sure to complete the above mandatory entry or your bonus entries will not count! Remember to leave one comment per entry.

1.) Follow my blog and/or subscribe via reader or email. If you already follow and/or subscribe, that counts! (1 entry each)

2.) Follow me and Dropps on Twitter and tweet about this contest. You can do this daily! You may use the tweet below or come up with one of your own:

RT @kris10chumley: Simplify and "green" your laundry routine with @droppslaundry! Win a 3-month supply http://bit.ly/dCsPJZ


Just leave me a comment with your tweet link. (1 entry
max per day)

3.) Become a fan of Dropps on Facebook. (1 entry)

4.) Add my blog button and leave a comment with the link to where I can find it. (1 entry)

Giveaway will end on March 20, 2010 at 11:59pm EST. Open to U.S. only. Winners will be chosen via Random.org and will have 48 hours to respond to congratulatory email or prize will be forfeited and another winner will be chosen.

Disclaimer: I received 3 2-packs of Dropps from Remy at Dropps to facilitate my candid review. I was in no other way compensated for this post. The thoughts and feelings expressed in this review are solely mine. Your experience may differ.

194 comments:

Aimee said...

I like that they are already pre-measured & youcan just toss them in. My little girl can help with laundry that way.

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ms mel said...

I like that their product is 6 times more concentrated than what I'm currently using now, and thank you for the chance!

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sohamolina said...

The difference between Droppd and detergent is:
Lots of suds leave behind lots of residue, right there on your “clean” clothes.
We’ve designed a deep-cleaning detergent that gets down and dirty on your
laundry without a lot of hullabaloo.
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Benita said...

I like that they are premeasured into pouches and you just throw one pouch in each small to medium load of laundry. There's no mess.

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Terra Heck said...

I like that the Dropps formula is enzyme-free and contains no harsh cleansing agents. I have sensitive skin, so I like that these would not irritate it. Thanks.
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Jolee said...

I like the environmentally friendly aspects of their products. joleehamlin@comcast.net

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4tmama said...

Love the pre-measured!! Easier for me w ailments
for dh & kids to do!!

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Beverly said...

I like that its premeasured, just drop it in.
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MOMFOREVERANDEVER said...

like that its toss in and forget it- have a friend load and like the convenience

Anonymous said...

I love that they're premeasured and require no effort on my part :) *Thanks* for the giveaway!
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Anonymous said...

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Leenburke said...

I love that it's more eco friendly than my current method!
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Leenburke said...

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Leenburke said...

I"m a current email subscriber
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Leenburke said...

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Leenburke said...

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sohamolina said...

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Unknown said...

i like that it won't make a mess like my current era

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llinda29 said...

I like the conveniance of pre measured amount

cstironkat said...

I like that the kids can do their own laundry. They won't have to measure anything and I won't have to worry about spills and messes.

Bebemiqui said...

It requires so much less thinking than my current detergent. I love not thinking ;0)
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Lo said...

I'm an apartment dweller, so as you said, I love the light packaging. I also like that the packaging is ecological and safe for my kids.

Lo said...

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Wehaf said...

I love the convenience factor - my sister lives in a dorm and having to just bring along one pack instead of a giant, heavy bottle of detergent would be a huge plus.

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Jessica said...

I love that it is pre measured. Whenever my husband does laundry he puts a whole extra cap full in to make sure its enough. This would definitely cut down on the waste!
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Jessica said...

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Jessica said...

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Jessica said...

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Anonymous said...

I like that it'se nzyme free, and that it's pre measured and will make less mess!
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sohamolina said...

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Diane said...

I like that they are pre measured and i dont have to worry about pouring out detergent and i dont have to lug bottles down the hall to the laundry room (im in an apartment building and 4 of us share a laundry room)

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aledol said...

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Karen P said...

I like that they work with any laundry... ie all colors, temps, etc

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Kim said...

I love that they come in dye-free!

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clynsg said...

The best thing is that they are pre-measured--I keep a couple of cups on my washing machine to measure my current detergent, but the cats keep knocking them off.

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Sandon and Othea said...

I like they are premeasured. My husband uses way too much detergent, so this would make it easier.

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Alicia said...

I hate measuring out detergent & spilling it all down the front of the washer. Pre-measured convenience all the way!

Thanks for the giveaway >^..^<

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Kim said...

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Anonymous said...

I love that dropps works with all colors,fabrics,washers, and temperatures.

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sohamolina said...

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Unknown said...

I like that they have scent free!


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Jennifer T. said...

I love that they are self-contained packages. I had a drip from the neck of my detergent bottle that lays on its side. The mess dripped down the wall.

Jennifer T. said...

I'm an e-mail subscriber.

Jennifer T. said...

I follow through Google Friend Connect.

Jennifer T. said...

I'm a facebook fan of Dropps under username Jennie Tilson.

sohamolina said...

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Kim said...

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Judy B. said...

I like the convenience of the product the best given that it cleans as well as the detergent I am using now.

Judy B. said...

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Diane said...

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Kim said...

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mim said...

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i like the way they work on any fabric, and the convenience factor--like, for an extended stay at my dad's, i could bring one or two of the scent-free or baby version and be able to do my own laundry there while using a detergent that won't irritate or leave a strong smell!

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Diane said...

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Anonymous said...

I love how small they are and that the packaging takes up much less space. The detergent I use now is so bulky and makes a mess when used.

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Anonymous said...

I love that they are premeasured packs. You have no idea how much I spill the powdered detergent that I use now!

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Kim said...

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jennem said...

I like the individual premeasured packs.
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Unknown said...

I like that it is enzyme free and gentle on clothing. Thanks.

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Teresa said...

I like that it is premeasured.
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Unknown said...

I love that they are premeasured and they make a baby detergent!!

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Janette said...

I love that you don't have to pick up a heavy container and proceed to spill liquid detergent on your your hands and the outside of the washer!
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Rachel McGuire said...

well I use method soap right now, it has a pump instead of cup. it's better than having to poor into a cup, just 4 pumps and im on my way. However, it can still get messy. The dropps would ideal. And much cleaner.

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Unknown said...

They're a green product and better for the envronment. Cool.

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Stacy said...

I like that they're pre-measured and come scented or dye-free & unscented.

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susan1215 said...

I love that they are premeasured and easy to use

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Tylerpants said...

I like that they work even in cold water and for all colors! The powder detergent I use now doesn't fully dissolve in cold water. tylerpants(at)gmail.com

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sachidewey said...

I love that I don't have to do any measuring.

angie lilly said...

I already use all eco-friendly laundry products, so I am used to spending more. I also already am used to using packets to do my dishwasher loads and love it. I think that would be GREAT for the laundry too. I am always spilling my detergent on my hands and this would kill that issue!
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trixx said...

I love that they're in convenient little pacs so I don't have to lug my bottles of detergent to the laundromat!

trixx said...

I'm an email subscriber

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Scott said...

I like that there is no waste. You can measure accurately and use just one or two depending on load size. Nothing running down the side or overfilled caps!
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Betty C said...

I like that you can use the same detergent for all types of clothing. In the long run I think that would save me time and money.

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Pamela S said...

In addition to the environmental advantages, I also like that they're "Pre-measured for foolproof laundry-doing, the dissolvable pacs waste nothing. Perfect for busy
moms, dorm-dwellers, and anyone else who can’t be bothered measuring, pouring and weightlifting the big-bottle brands."

I have a HE washer and my husband ALWAYS puts too much detergent in and we get that musky smell. With this he couldn't pour too much. Plus I have a college daughter and these would be PERFECT for sending a few with her instead of a huge bottle.

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Brian E. said...

Thanks for the giveaway...On the occasions we have used Dropps at home & while traveling I have appreciated Dropps unique features: the enzyme-free formula is gentler on fabrics because it doesn't have extra ingredients in it to leave a residue on the fabric after washing, as a result I have found that the clothes "rinse" well and seldom need a softener sheet in the dryer i.e. works great on towels without any softener.

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arla said...

I like that there's nothing to measure, so convenient!
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Kathy P said...

i love that there is no measuring just pop one in and your done and they are better fot the environment

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Kristie said...

I like that they are already measured out! :-)

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Unknown said...

I like the convenience. They are pre-measured. Just toss and wash. garrettsambo@aol.com

goodwitchglinda said...

The detergent I use now comes with a cup that has no lines for measurement, which I find weird and annoying. Dropps uses one packet for any size load. I love that! goodwitchglinda at gmail dot com

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cman said...

They come in pre-measured packs :)

Lisa Garner said...

I love that dropps are enzyme-free formula which are better for cloth diapers and baby clothes than my regular detergent.
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I'm already an email subscriber. Thanks!
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lilyk said...

I like how Dropps is pre-measured.

Donna said...

They would be much more convenient and not as messy.
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lilyk said...

I subscribed by email.

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I became a fan of Dropps on Facebook.

tina reynolds said...

I love the toss and go part its mess free thanks for the chance to win eaglesforjack@gmail.com

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