Thursday, April 22, 2010

Earth Day Review and Giveaway: Activeion CLOSED



Thank you to Activeion for their participation in the Goodie Goodie Gumdrops Earth Week Event!

Over the past few months, I've had the opportunity to try a vast assortment of "green" cleaners. Some were marginal but most managed to exceed my expectations. I thought I had found my newest favorites when I discovered the the greenest of them all. The king of eco-friendly. The granddaddy of eco-conscious cleaning. What if I told you that you could clean and sanitize with just tap water? Yes, I realize April Fool's was three weeks ago. Believe me, I'm not pulling your leg.

Activeion Cleaning Solutions began with an adorable chinchilla named Chili. When the inventor of Activeion technology purchased Chili as a pet for his family, he quickly learned that traditional cleaners were deadly to the sensitive creatures. So, he set out to create a way to clean his chincilla's cage without chemicals. The rest is history.

Activeion offers versatile, on-demand cleaning and sanitizing tools that activate and convert tap water into ionized water, a dirt-removing, bacteria-killing cleaner. Their all-purpose, daily-use appliances are effective, killing even the 2009 H1N1 virus. They can be used on just about anything - from mirrors, marbles, granite and stainless steel to carpet and fabric. And because it's simply ionized water, it leaves behind ZERO residue. Activeion Cleaning Solutions make chemical cleaners obsolete, reducing your ongoing cleaning expenses.

So, how exactly does the technology work?

Activeion ionators use the same technology that has been used for decades in food-processing plants, restaurants and hotels, except it has been miniaturized and made more affordable for household use.

First, a water cell applies a slight electrical charge to the tap water. Next, the charged water passes through an ion exchange membrane, creating and oxygen-rich mixture of positive and negative nano-bubbles. Lastly, the ionized water attracts dirt and lifts it from the surface, enabling it to be easily wiped away.

Here, Bill Nye the Science Guy explains the science behind Activeion:



I'm no scientist but the concept sounded pretty groovy. Almost too good to be true. When Activeion sent me the ionator HOM to review, I couldn't wait to see if it lived up to the hype.

Upon opening the package, I was intrigued by its mod design. It looked like a futuristic spray bottle out of the year 3010. Or maybe a Storm Trooper weapon. I definitely wasn't ashamed to display this on my countertop. Even more impressive was its ease of use. I had to charge the unit for several hours to activate it, but once it was fully charged, all I had to do was remove the reservoir, fill it with tap water and snap it back into the base. Squeezing the trigger releases a fine mist of ionized water and reveals a green glow to demonstrate the appliance is working correctly. (A red glow means the built-in battery needs to be recharged or that the water is not being ionized properly, in which case service is needed).




I first tried my ionator HOM on our stovetop. My husband is a messy cook, to say the least, and even chemical cleaners can struggle with the crud. But the ionator HOM cut through it with hardly any elbow grease. I was amazed at the transformation after just a good once over:



The ionator HOM also did wonders on my stainless steel and glass. Our stainless steel is notoriously troublesome to clean. Many cleaners leave streaks or need lots of buffing to get rid of prints. But I was able to receive just as good of results - if not better - with water alone. Simply amazing.





Being that I was on such a high from the fantastic results, I was on a cleaning mission and decided to tackle our hardest rooms: the bathrooms. We have well water, which equals hard water. So, we have unfortunate yellow stains in our tubs, toilets and sinks from the mineral deposits. The ionator HOM did lighten the stains slightly but even after some intense scrubbing, I wasn't able to fully remove it. In all fairness, not much besides bleach has been able to make a dent in this grime. But if I want a natural option for tub and tile, I will have to stick with Seventh Generation.



Overall, I was quite pleased with the ionator HOM. I couldn't wrap my brain around the fact that I could clean and sanitize my surfaces with only water. Unbelievable! While I was a bit disappointed that it couldn't take care of my hard water situation, I couldn't ignore its versatility. I love having one appliance that can clean most hard surfaces in addition to cloth, carpet and fabric. I've since used my ionator to clean milk stains on my couch from leaky sippy cups. I've even used it to remove grease and food stains without damaging our painted kitchen backsplash. I like that I can use this product anywhere water is safe.

The only turnoff to the ionator HOM is the initial investment. At $169, it is more steep than cheap. However, if you factor in your annual costs of cleaning supplies (all-purpose cleaner, stainless steel cleaner, window and glass cleaner, etc.), it definitely pays for itself well before its 5 year life span. Think about it: disposable wipes (Clorox/Lysol) cost about $4/tub. I know in my heyday I could go through an entire container in 2 weeks. That amounts to $96/year. On the other hand, the ionator HOM only costs about $48/annually. Not to mention the plastic you won't be sending to the landfill and the space you'll be saving under your sink. No more last-minute outings to the store when you run out of such-and-such. All you have to do is turn on your faucet for a safe, clean environment - inside and out. Priceless!

Bottom line: If you want to clean your home the safest way possible without sacrificing performance, the Activeion ionator HOM is as green as it gets. I love that I don't have to worry about Poison Control. And it's so pretty that it actually makes me want to go on a cleaning spree.

BUY IT: You can purchase the ionator HOM and other Activeion products online at Amazon.com or directly from www.activeion.com (ARV $169).

WIN IT: Activeion is generously offering one lucky reader their own ionator HOM!

MAIN COURSE (MANDATORY ENTRY): Visit Activeion and tell me something you learned about the technology or why you want the ionator HOM. 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 @Active_ion on Twitter and tweet about this contest. You can do this daily! You may use the following tweet of come up with one of your own:

Clean and sanitize your home using only H2O with the @Active_ion ionator HOM! #Win one @kris10chumley (a $169 value) http://bit.ly/bv4cR3

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

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

4.) Leave a comment on the wall of the Activeion Facebook page telling them you were sent by this blog and how you would use the ionator HOM to clean your messes. (2 entries!)

5.) Add my blog button and/or event button to your site and leave a comment with the link to where I can find it. (1 entry/each)

Giveaway will end on May 15, 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: As noted above, I received an ionator HOM from Amber with Activeion in exchange for my candid review. I was not compensated in any other way for this post. The thoughts and opinions expressed in my review and mine and mine alone. Your experience may differ.

352 comments:

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dawns41 said...

I want the Ionator because I am chronically ill and being able to have something lift up dirt so it is easily wiped off sounds Great.

dawns_horizen@yahoo.com

sustahl said...

Daily tweet

http://twitter.com/rsmstahley/status/13695432830

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cloud10277 said...

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Barbarawr said...

I would like this because my daughter is really into being green and I try very hard to go along. But it's really hard finding all that stuff to make your own green cleaners! This product would mean I could still help the environment but not be so much work for myself

Barbarawr said...

I follow both of you on twitter and tweeted http://twitter.com/bsw529/status/13727715249

Barbarawr said...

I'm a fan of Activeion on Facebook- barbara wright

Barbarawr said...

I left a comment on their wall http://www.facebook.com/pages/Activeion/112223616109?v=wall&story_fbid=443745761109&ref=mf #1

Barbarawr said...

I left a comment on their wall http://www.facebook.com/pages/Activeion/112223616109?v=wall&story_fbid=443745761109&ref=mf #2

Jenn S. said...

I learned that you can recharge the batteries every night.

Tina12312 said...

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Snowflake07 said...

tweet: http://twitter.com/SnowflakeDay/statuses/13743186093

sustahl said...

Daily tweet
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cloud10277 said...

tweet
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Jennifer Neal said...

I learned you fill your ionator HOM with regular tap water. DO NOT use distilled or purified water.

taylorbagels said...

daily tweet
http://twitter.com/electricisland/status/13756023419

Cat G. said...

tweet- http://twitter.com/racergirl1313/status/13787978307

BethW7372 said...

I want this product because I have a problem with my immune system and germs are bad, but some cleaning products make me feel sick due to the strong odors. This would be awesome to win.

Beth_W(at)ix.netcom.com

BethW7372 said...

Following your blog (as beth_w)

Beth_W(at)ix.netcom.com

BethW7372 said...

Fan of activeion on facebook (bethw737)

BethW7372 said...

Posted comment on Activeion's facebook page

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sustahl said...

Daily tweet
http://twitter.com/rsmstahley/status/13791474458

rsmstahley @ adelphia dot net

cloud10277 said...

tweet
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Amanda said...

I would love this because I hate spraying chemicals around our children! They both put things in their mouths and I would love to be able to clean most things with just water!!
winnieayala at yahoo dot com

Amanda said...

I subscribe via google reader!
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Snowflake07 said...

tweet: http://twitter.com/SnowflakeDay/statuses/13794853895

Tina12312 said...

daily tweet http://twitter.com/Tina12312/status/13795637439

sohamolina said...

http://twitter.com/sohamolina/status/13803989464

taylorbagels said...

daily tweet.. https://twitter.com/electricisland/status/13818795390

cloud10277 said...

tweet
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Cat G. said...

tweet- http://twitter.com/racergirl1313/status/13850812901

sustahl said...

Daily tweet
http://twitter.com/rsmstahley/status/13861052650
rsmstahley @ adelphia dot net

Tina12312 said...

daily tweet http://twitter.com/Tina12312/status/13861860483

idahomom said...

The ionator HOM™ and ionator EXP™ are virtually the only cleaning and sanitizing products in the world without chemical-related health warning labels.

idahomom said...

email subscriber

idahomom said...

http://twitter.com/idahomom7/status/13874215683
following both

idahomom said...

Kathy N Scott likes Activeion on facebook.

Snowflake07 said...

tweet: http://twitter.com/SnowflakeDay/statuses/13877551453

taylorbagels said...

daily tweet, https://twitter.com/electricisland/status/13888896909

heaventrees said...

I want to win the ActiveIon because I don't like chemicals overly used in our home.

heaventrees said...

I follow on Google Friend Connect. (Christie)

Anonymous said...

I would like to have it so I can clean and sanitize around the house without using chemicals.
kathyluman@gmail.com

Anonymous said...

I'm following via Google Friend Connect.

Anonymous said...

I'm an email subscriber.

Anonymous said...

I subscribe via Google Reader.

Anonymous said...

I'm following you and @Active_ion on twitter and I tweeted: http://twitter.com/kathyluman/status/13905876753

Anonymous said...

I Like Activeion on facebook (Kathy Luman)

Cat G. said...

tweet- http://twitter.com/racergirl1313/status/13913295483

stampylisa said...

i learned about how the machine activates plain tap water into ion charged tap water. This would be awesome to clean carpet spots from kitty cat oops.

stampylisa said...

i tweeted http://twitter.com/stampylisa but I don't know how to get the exact link....

stampylisa said...

I follow both you and activeion on twitter

stampylisa said...

following your blog on google dashboard

Snowflake07 said...

tweet: http://twitter.com/SnowflakeDay/statuses/13921153105

Tina12312 said...

daily tweet http://twitter.com/Tina12312/status/13924514209

sohamolina said...

http://twitter.com/sohamolina/status/13929659200

Anonymous said...

I am most excited to try this on the dust in my home.... I could really use this.

lovelyritaann said...

I Love, Love, Love that it doesn't use chemicals AND it cleans multiple surfaces - including carpet!

lovelyritaann at sbcglobal dot net

lovelyritaann said...

I follow your blog via email

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lovelyritaann said...

I subscribe via Google Reader (mizznava)

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lovelyritaann said...

I follow you and @Active_ion on Twitter @lovelyritaann
I tweeted
http://twitter.com/lovelyritaann/status/13938832250

lovelyritaann at sbcglobal dot net

sustahl said...

Daily tweet

http://twitter.com/rsmstahley/status/13938836547

rsmstahley @ adelphia dot net

lovelyritaann said...

I became a fan of Activeion on Facebook. (LovelyRita Ann)

lovelyritaann at sbcglobal dot net

lovelyritaann said...

I left a comment on their FB page Entry #1 (LovelyRita Ann)

lovelyritaann at sbcglobal dot net

lovelyritaann said...

I left a comment on their FB page Entry #2 (LovelyRita Ann)

lovelyritaann at sbcglobal dot net

taylorbagels said...

daily tweet, https://twitter.com/electricisland/status/13942418513

cloud10277 said...

tweet
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BethW7372 said...

Daily tweet May 13:

http://twitter.com/beth_w737/status/13947738707

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cloud10277 said...

tweet
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Cat G. said...

tweet- http://twitter.com/racergirl1313/status/13974933131

sustahl said...

Daily tweet

http://twitter.com/rsmstahley/status/13974923683

rsmstahley @ adelphia dot net

wildcat32 said...

daily tweet http://twitter.com/5memb/status/13975279156
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Anonymous said...

Tweet: http://twitter.com/kathyluman/status/13978079256
kathyluman@gmail.com

Jill Myrick (jsc123) said...

I love that Activeion cleans with only water so there is no need to worry about chemicals or harsh smells around my children.
Thank you so much for the chance to win.

jweezie43[at]gmail[dot]com

Jill Myrick (jsc123) said...

I am subscribed via email as jweezie43[at]gmail[dot]com.

Jill Myrick (jsc123) said...

I am subscribed via Google Reader.

jweezie43[at]gmail[dot]com

Jill Myrick (jsc123) said...

I am a fan of Activeion via Facebook as Jill Myrick.

jweezie43[at]gmail[dot]com

Tina12312 said...

daily tweet http://twitter.com/Tina12312/status/13983670772

k-team said...

I learned that the Ionator Hom kills more than 99.9% of most harmful bacteria. Sounds great! Thanks.

Unknown said...

I have 10 cats and 4 dogs so I hate using chemicals in my house. The natural products are ok but expensive. With the ActiveIon I could safely clean AND save money.
fatmeatloaf1 at gmail dot com

Unknown said...

Following you and ActiveIon on twitter and tweeted:http://twitter.com/fatmeatloaf1/status/13992197360

Unknown said...

Follow you publicly via Google Friend Connect.

Unknown said...

I would love to have this because I never use toxic chemicals in my home. Thanks.

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Snowflake07 said...

tweet: http://twitter.com/SnowflakeDay/statuses/14002663038

taylorbagels said...

daily tweet, http://twitter.com/electricisland/status/14011552899

Charlene S. said...

I have a hubby & 2 teen sons. You don't even wanna see the damage they can do to a bathtub :) This would be wonderful to have!

Charlene S. said...

Follower on GFC

Anonymous said...

Transforming
The charged water passes through an ion exchange membrane, creating an oxygen-rich mixture of positive and negative nano-bubbles.

Tylerpants said...

I'd love to win this so I can clean my house without chemicals...my son is putting everything in his mouth nowadays so I want everything to be non-toxic! tylerpants(at)gmail.com

debbie said...

I like that it uses the water to clean with. That saves me money on buying cleaning products.
twoofakind12@yahoo.com

debbie said...

I am a email subscriber.
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debbie said...

I am a gfc follower.
debbie
twoofakind12@yahoo.com

wildcat32 said...

daily tweet http://twitter.com/5memb/status/14033990538
monster6236(at)gmail(dot)com

Anne said...

I want the this so I can use less chemicals when I clean.
ajolly1456 at gmail dot com

Anne said...

I follow on google friend connect

Anne said...

I am a facebook fan (Anne Jolly) of activeion

Anne said...

I subscribe in google reader (Anne Jolly)

Snowflake07 said...

tweet: http://twitter.com/SnowflakeDay/statuses/14036477393

cloud10277 said...

tweet
http://twitter.com/cloud10277/status/14038743800
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Jennireesa/Jennifer W. said...
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Jennireesa/Jennifer W. said...

I learned that the only maintenance required is to periodically clean the internal reservoir by simply running warm water through the unit. (You can also mix a tablespoon of vinegar into a half-full reservoir to help keep it clean inside.) This is suggested once per month.

I would love to have this to clean my house because I hate the residue and fumes of chemical cleaning supplies.

Jennireesa/Jennifer W. said...

I follow your blog.

Jennireesa/Jennifer W. said...

I follow you and Active Ion on Twitter. (jennireesa)
Tweet: http://twitter.com/jennireesa/status/14039102428

moushka said...

I would like this so that I can be rid of all the chemicals and use only water....COOL!

moushka said...

Blog Follower!

moushka said...

Activeion Facebook Fan!

trixx said...

I learned the Activeion technology does not generate steam. The technology ionizes the water. It does not change the temperature of the water.

trixx said...

I follow your blog!

trixx said...

I subscribe via email.

angevege said...

The technology driving the ionator products has been used for decades in food processing plants, four-star restaurants, and large hotels.

angevege said...

RSS subscriber

Sarah Z said...

I would love this because its "green" and you save money because no more cleaners - yea!
Thanks - Sarah Z
believedreamcourage (at) gmail.com

Tina12312 said...

last tweet http://twitter.com/Tina12312/status/14050085801

thank you!

sohamolina said...

http://twitter.com/sohamolina/status/14051000363

gooeygooey said...

I hate to use any cleaning solutions at all because they'll almost always contain some sort of harsh or "nonfriendly" chemical. This is great because once the water is ionized it attracts dirt like a magnet and lifts it from the surface, enabling it to be easily wiped away---and there's no risk of chemical problems or side effects.

Highlander50 [at] paris [dot] com

Anonymous said...

I learned that when used as directed, the ionator HOM kills the 2009 Pandemic H1N1 Influenza A virus and more than 99.9% of most harmful bacteria (E. coli, VRE, Salmonella, MRSA, Pseudomonas, Staph, Listeria and E. coli 0157:H7) on nonporous hard surfaces with a 6-second spray.

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Anonymous said...

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Anonymous said...

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Anonymous said...

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Anonymous said...

facebook fan of them

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Anonymous said...

commented on their blog no.1

rich hicks

Anonymous said...

commented on their blog no.2

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Unknown said...

the EXP is larger and meant for professional use

I have a medically fragile child and worry about the effect of cleaning chemicals on her lungs.

at gmail: a midg rn

Betty C said...

I want the Activeion because after the initial investment it's almost free to use. Tap water is cheap and doesn't contaminate the earth.

Betty C said...

I subscribe via google reader.

Betty C said...

I follow both on Twitter and tweeted.

Betty C said...

I'm a fan of Activeion on Facebook.

Betty C said...

I commented on Activeion's FB wall.

Betty C said...

I commented on Activeion's FB wall. #2

susansmoaks said...

i would like to quit putting harmful chemicals in our house

susansmoaks said...

fb fan tony l smoaks

susansmoaks said...

follower

susansmoaks said...

subscriber

Brian E. said...

Thanks for the giveaway...the ionator HOM kills the 2009 Pandemic H1N1 Influenza A virus and more than 99.9% of most harmful bacteria (E. coli, VRE, Salmonella, MRSA, Pseudomonas, Staph, Listeria and E. coli 0157:H7) on nonporous hard surfaces with a 6-second spray.

senorpiero [at] yahoo [dot] com

Brian E. said...

...subscribed via RSS:

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Brian E. said...
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Brian E. said...

Following You and @Active_ion on Twitter: @brianpiero

Tweeted: http://twitter.com/brianpiero/status/14065759535

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Bakersdozen said...

I want to try this because it used no chemicals. vidomich(at)yahoo(dot)com

Brian E. said...

...fan of Activeion on Facebook: "Bryan Eason"

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Brian E. said...

...commented on the wall of the Activeion Facebook page: "Bryan Eason"

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Brian E. said...

#2 ...commented on the wall of the Activeion Facebook page: "Bryan Eason"

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sustahl said...

Daily tweet

http://twitter.com/rsmstahley/status/14067116801

Thanks for the great giveaway!

js22 said...

cleaning with just water, no chemicals - count me in!! Just think of all the money that would save! And healthier for people too - no fumes to breathe in!

Thanks for the giveaway!
email in blogger profile.

js22 said...

i follow you and @Active_ion on twitter - js22222222 .
tweet: http://twitter.com/js22222222/status/14068168061
email in blogger profile.

js22 said...

I'm a fan of Activeion on facebook-Joanne Schultz. http://www.facebook.com/js2222
email in blogger profile.

js22 said...

posted on wall of the Activeion Facebook : http://www.facebook.com/activeion?v=wall&story_fbid=446294061109&ref=mf

email in blogger profile.

taylorbagels said...

daily tweet, https://twitter.com/electricisland/status/14072932503

Jinxy and Me said...

I love that it uses no chemicals!

Jinxy and Me said...

tweet http://twitter.com/ThriftyJinxy/status/14075719198

Jinxy and Me said...

I'm subscribed to your RSS feed in my Google Reader.

cman said...

I'd love it because i'm looking for new ways to clean.

tina reynolds said...

I love it is free of harsh chemicals I am trying to be able to clean chemical free with my little ones eaglesforjack@gmail.com

tina reynolds said...

I follow on gfc

tina reynolds said...

I subscribe to your blog

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