Have you tried any of these zero waste laundry products???
@amyprusinski5655
4 жыл бұрын
Ive been using dropps for a while and I don't love them. The laundry just isn't as "fresh" as I want it to be. I even tried the scent boosters and they don't smell like anything. SO thats why I am here.
@Make-Asylums-Great-Again
4 жыл бұрын
Trump 2020?
@ParadymShiftVegan
4 жыл бұрын
Not yet, but I'm about to! No more Dr. Bronners and their recycled petro containers! 😁 crazy excited for the eco Nuts, that's right up my alley 🙃 I just found your channel and 20 seconds into my first video I know this was the place for me ♥️ instantly got a sub (: edit typo
@ParadymShiftVegan
4 жыл бұрын
Got you on bell Kristen! ✌️😸 eskeddit
@StrollingThroughLife
4 жыл бұрын
ParadymShift Music Yay!
@bonniea8189
5 жыл бұрын
For your athletic wear, use white vinegar in the rinse cycle to get that sweat smell out. That "fresh" smell you mentioned is meaningless tho. It's just an added scent and it might be masking smells that would let you know that the clothes aren't entirely clean.
@SharonRaeRyan
4 жыл бұрын
Straight to consumer shipping is sometimes better as far as fossil fuel use. You go from factory to consumer instead of factory to store then in your car to home. I'm sure this isn't always the case, but often the online shopping option has a smaller carbon footprint! ☺
@StrollingThroughLife
4 жыл бұрын
Sharon Rae Ryan Yes, that’s great! 😊
@jessicagibson1995
3 жыл бұрын
Dropps is also carbon-neutral shipping. I've been using them for about a year and I'm really happy with them.
@clcnj5365
3 жыл бұрын
“Natural” means Diddley squat! Thank you for informing people.
@StrollingThroughLife
3 жыл бұрын
CL CNJ Lol of course! 😊
@nsbioy
3 жыл бұрын
Petroleum is also natural
@tiredapplestar
5 жыл бұрын
I’ve been using soap nuts for over a year, and I’m very happy with them. However, they’re not the best when it comes to stain fighting. If I get a spot on something, I use bar soap as a spot treatment and seems to take care of most stains as long as you don’t let them set.
@StrollingThroughLife
5 жыл бұрын
tiredapplestar That’s great!! I’ll have to try a bar of soap as a spot treatment. Thanks for the tip! 😊👍
@joydavey6971
2 жыл бұрын
what i noticed is to use a good amount of soapnuts in a small loads. this way, the washing creates more friction when there are plenty of water with less clothes. the more friction, the better cleaning seem to be
@hemrainsford6920
4 жыл бұрын
I love Dropps! I've had no issues with their service or the products I've bought. I bought the fresh scent first, then the sensitive skin, I added scent boosters and I love each one of them. They do the job for me.
@StrollingThroughLife
4 жыл бұрын
Awesome!! I’m actually working on a video comparing all of Dropps’ detergents!
@TehCookieNinja
5 жыл бұрын
Had a rough start with Dropps but they've really came through with their customer service. I gotta say using the small load pods is gonna save me tons of money
@StrollingThroughLife
5 жыл бұрын
J M It’s good to hear it got worked out. I definitely want to order those small load pods next time!! Thanks for watching! 😊
@loreenabradley
4 жыл бұрын
I'm team soap nuts. I have sensitive skin and I'm allergic to a lot of the detergents because of their scents. Eco nuts get my clothes clean and they make my bedding super soft! I love that they can be reused and composted, and I can purchase them zero waste at my local bulk shop for super cheap. I still use unscented Tide for really dirty stuff like my boyfriend's work clothes, but the soap nuts are definitely a favourite in my household! You can even boil down your used ones to use as soap or cleaner!
@StrollingThroughLife
4 жыл бұрын
Soap nuts are a great option!! I’ve never heard of boiling them down! I’ll have to try making them into a soap!! Thanks for watching! 😊🌏
@darrinsiberia
4 жыл бұрын
Cora balls should not be cleaned for them to work. As they gather hairs their effectiveness increases. It takes them like 10 washes before they start to work. So between 10 and 30 washes is when they work then clean.
@StrollingThroughLife
4 жыл бұрын
Darrin Nelson Thanks for the tip!
@hynnow18
3 жыл бұрын
Ohhh this helps a lot! I had given up on the Cora Ball since it was not picking up anything. By hairs, you mean the ones on our heads or synthetic hairs from the clothing?
@beccakurtz4581
3 жыл бұрын
You should definitely look into Earthbreeze laundry detergent sheets! They come in cardboard envelopes and make my laundry so clean without heavy fragrances. I got a "year supply" (will probably take us more than a year to use!) that came in a small box and fits nicely on a small shelf! I also have sensitive skin, and it is amazing for sensitive skin! I got the unscented, and my laundry smells faintly fresh after each load. Also, it is super affordable if you buy in bulk!
@StrollingThroughLife
3 жыл бұрын
Becca Kurtz I actually have a review of them on my channel! 😊
@shewearsfunnyhat
4 жыл бұрын
Eco nuts are not fully green. They have to be imported from India. The eco nuts are no longer affordable for the people in India. So, they have to use a chemical detergent. The chemicals from the detergent go into the rivers and pollute their drinking supply.
@StrollingThroughLife
4 жыл бұрын
shewearsfunnyhat Thanks. I’ll have to do more research.
@MalitaJones
4 жыл бұрын
shewearsfunnyhat well the zero waste shop wasn’t zero waste - did you see all the plastic LOL we really should be saying minimal waste - nothing is zero waste
@lynndollarhide6887
3 жыл бұрын
A lot of shipping going on there. You need to buy a detergent made in your own country.
@rebeccamartin1858
4 жыл бұрын
Unfortunately, "soap nuts" are pretty bad for your washing machine and over time do not effectively clean your clothing. You need a true detergent to lift dirt and oils and then rinse clean. Anything soap based (or soap like) will not be effective in the long run. For that reason, I'm switching to drops when I finish my cardboard box of powder detergent. In regards to the guppy bag, I see it being the most effective but it seems like you would need to own more than 1 so that your clothes are not cramped in the bag and can get clean. I'm going to look in to the more permanent filter you mentioned because I can't just get rid of my recycled plastic based clothing.
@StrollingThroughLife
4 жыл бұрын
Danielle Lathan Interesting! I’ll have to do more research on it. I do love Dropps though! I think overall, a filter attachment is probably best. But for now, I’m sticking to the Cora Ball and the Guppyfriend bag. 😊 Thanks for watching!
@LifeLostSoul
5 жыл бұрын
Have you looked into the filtrol 160 for microfibers? Apparently the Cora ball doesn't catch very many fibers at all in comparison to the filter style ones like the guppy bag or the filtrol 160.
@StrollingThroughLife
5 жыл бұрын
LifeLostSoul I’ve heard of Fitrol recently! I definitely need to look into it! Thanks for the suggestion. 😊
@bonniea8189
5 жыл бұрын
That's exactly why I came to this video - wanted to know how much the Cora ball actually caught because I saw a head to head that Filtrol posted and Cora ball didn't appear to do well.
@fourthgirl
4 жыл бұрын
Just found another use for Dropps. Bored last weekend, I began cleaning the whites of my sneakers. I hadn't cleaned them...ever and one pair is 5 years old. I took one pod, cereal bowl, rough rag. Fill bowl with warm water, let a pod soften in the water and pop to open. Wet the rage with detergent and water and begin scrubbing. Wipe with clean water. My shoes look awesome!
@StrollingThroughLife
4 жыл бұрын
Fourthgirl That’s a great idea!! That’s awesome that it worked so well!!😊
@fourthgirl
4 жыл бұрын
I use cold water and Dropps without the bag. Works fine.
@StrollingThroughLife
4 жыл бұрын
Good to know! I’ll have to try it out without the bag. 😊👍
@willowrain333
4 жыл бұрын
I do as well. I bought them to teach my kido how to do laundry. Liquids tend to not last long lol
@NaturallyMermaid
5 жыл бұрын
Wow! Thanks for sharing this video! I think Dropps would be the best option for me at this point. Totes going to try them now.
@StrollingThroughLife
5 жыл бұрын
Naturally Mermaid Yay!! Let me know what you think when you try them! 😊👍
@kathyd7506
4 жыл бұрын
Just got my dropps and the scent booster dropps because I do like a good scent. So far, so good. I still have a large box of powder so I will use that for either really big or really small loads, but looking forward to a longer test period. Also got the dish tabs and the first load did well. We don't really rinse dishes first and seemed to do fine. Really wish they had hand soap options as well.
@kathyd7506
4 жыл бұрын
But really wish places like Target had refills for their Method stuff. I suggested that to Method a while back. Even if there were fewer options for shampoo, cleaning, etc I think a lot of people would do refills at Target.
@StrollingThroughLife
4 жыл бұрын
Kathy DiPaola It’s great to hear that you like them so far! I love the dish pods as well! I do agree with you. If they sold them at a big store like Target, a lot more people would be using them. Thanks for watching! 😊
@julesherman6802
2 жыл бұрын
I used the eco nuts when I was living in Indonesia. They called it Lerak and it works so well especially if you have a very sensitive skin. The Indonesian has been using Lerak since a long time ago especially in Java island and mostly they use it for their batik sarong because the lerak keep the color from fading. We spray a mild laundry perfume when we were ironing the cloth since the lerak has no scent.
@MrRezillo
4 жыл бұрын
Mega thanks! This was really helpful. I just found out the problems with microfiber cloths, which I've been using for general cleaning. I will be using some of the products you reviewed. I appreciate your efforts!
@StrollingThroughLife
4 жыл бұрын
bixntram I’m glad this helped! Thanks so much for watching!! 😊
@joydavey6971
2 жыл бұрын
I like the econuts. it cleans well and i can pretty much use it for anything like shampoo, body wash and its great on cleaning windows. no streaks.
@rogerbutchbouchard8019
3 жыл бұрын
Great post, very well done!
@bonniea8189
5 жыл бұрын
Very disappointed you didn't show how much the Cora ball caught. I've seen other videos that lead me to believe it doesn't work very well.
@samanthawoods615
3 жыл бұрын
We cloth diaper and I use the Biokleen Premium plus powder. We don't have access to a refill shop, but we order the powder on line. I like the detergent a lot, but I hate that it comes in a plastic bag inside of a cardboard box 🤦🏾♀️ we can't recycle plastic bags where I live for some reason so double sucks.
@StrollingThroughLife
3 жыл бұрын
Samantha Woods Nice! Biokleen products work well! Ah that’s a bummer. Sometimes you can’t get rid of all plastic, and you just have to do what ya can. I’m glad you found a product that’s working well for you!! Thanks for watching the video! 😊
@margaretepimentel9582
4 жыл бұрын
Background music is very distracting and too loud
@StrollingThroughLife
4 жыл бұрын
Margarete Pimentel Thank you for your input.
@MissMaryLu
5 жыл бұрын
This was so, so helpful! I need to get me some soap nuts STAT
@MissMaryLu
5 жыл бұрын
Also because I can't use any scented detergent! 😁
@StrollingThroughLife
5 жыл бұрын
Miss Mary Lu I’m glad!!! Yes, let me know what you think once you try them! 👍
@TH-eb5ro
3 жыл бұрын
Especially in shared facilities use for sensitive skin in consideration of others/pets. Of course why wouldn't you want to also be as gentle as possible on your own skin. Also use minimal product. We actually have to have the pipes cleaned out due to excess product. I'm not sure how the blue thing would catch the microfibers. Pre Dropps and now we spray pits and stains with vinegar. I soaked the nuts in a small container of water and used the water. Didn't stick with them. Clean clothing shouldn't smell with anything. I do still DIY my powered detergent and make it into a liquid for stain removing. How do you know the ball is working? How often would people clean the filters?
@LaurenHammes
4 жыл бұрын
Please review the Laundry Paste Bar. I can’t find a review of it anywhere
@StrollingThroughLife
4 жыл бұрын
Lauren H I haven’t heard of it. I’ll have to check it out. Thanks for the suggestion!
@stephaniecurrslife6301
4 жыл бұрын
Curious to see what one would work better with stains.
@darkmoonbeauty
4 жыл бұрын
Yes that’s what I’m wondering!
@StrollingThroughLife
3 жыл бұрын
Goals for a better life 2.0 I’ll keep that in mind for my next review videos! I’m working on a full Dropps review that’ll be up in the next week or so. I’ll be addressing stains in it. 😊
@user-zs7kb6ns8z
4 жыл бұрын
This looks like a great video but it is really difficult to listen with the music in the background.
@StrollingThroughLife
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks! This video is about a year old, so I hope my editing has improved since then! 😊
@notyourbusiness4194
5 жыл бұрын
You know... I’m probably gonna sound crazy... but.... I do wonder what kind of plant the EcoNuts come from. I live on an island that has lots of invasive species that are battling our Native species and cause some big issues. So again I wonder how safe it is for the environment? Is it fine in just your own compost? Is it not? I have no clue haha
@StrollingThroughLife
5 жыл бұрын
Slvr b1t3s Hi! Those are great questions! The Eco Nuts are actually a berry shell which contains saponin (a natural cleaning agent). They’re grown on trees in the Himalayas organically. Insects don’t like saponin so there’s no need for pesticides! They also are sustainably harvested through this brand and the workers do get fair wages! They can be composted in your own backyard compost. They’re definitely the gentlest and most natural out of the bunch. I hope that answered your questions! 😊
@rebeccamartin1858
4 жыл бұрын
Truthfully, the "soap" these nuts produce is actually bad for washing machines
@Durtsche
4 жыл бұрын
@@rebeccamartin1858 Can you explain more Danielle? What about it is bad for the washing machine? Does it clog something? NOt good for the washing drum? Thanks for helping clarify.
@shalae96
4 жыл бұрын
Eco egg is what I use it awesome . And last 3 years
@StrollingThroughLife
4 жыл бұрын
Shalae Majenta That’s great you found something that works for you!
@karasmelser9948
4 жыл бұрын
With your shirts, could that be due to deodorant build up holding the odor? Great reviews BTW! I am looking for zero plastic laundry products and found your channel. -Kara
@StrollingThroughLife
4 жыл бұрын
Kara Smelser It could be! I definitely used a bit too much deodorant back then! I’ll be doing a laundry video soon so stay tuned. 😊 Thanks so much!! There are definitely great plastic free options out there 😃 I’m so glad you found my channel! Thanks for watching!!
@nguyenvmy
5 жыл бұрын
I’m so glad I found your channel! If you are going to buy the Girlfriend Collective microfiber filter can you please do a review on it? I’m wondering if I should buy that or the Filtrol filter. Filtrol is more expensive but it seems to work according to videos and ratings I’ve seen. Tbh, the bag and coraball seems to be a lot of work and doesn’t catch as much as a filter would. I’d appreciate a video on this! 💚
@StrollingThroughLife
5 жыл бұрын
My Nguyen Yay! I’m so glad you like the channel! 😊 I’m not sure if I will be buying it. But if I do, I’ll make a review! I’ll let you know! 😊👍
@dellerwin1
3 жыл бұрын
Great info. Some say guppybag prevents thorough cleaning. Thanks.
@LaciElements08
3 жыл бұрын
Since this video have you tried the laundry soap called Sheets? If so what did you think?
@StrollingThroughLife
3 жыл бұрын
I’ve tried TruEarth! They make laundry detergent strips and they’re great! I haven’t tried a brand called Sheets. I’ll have to look them up!
@breakdance92
5 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the video! Sadly I got ads for plastic bags on this video from Hefty! lol
@StrollingThroughLife
5 жыл бұрын
moniwi Of course! Hope you liked it! 😊 Ah, darn... unfortunately, I can’t control which ads pop up. Haha 👎🙃
@ParadymShiftVegan
4 жыл бұрын
Hey Kristen, just found your channel and I LOVE what you got going here!! Quick question, do you by chance know if the Eco Nuts are grown with Veganic farming? Almost all organic products use manure purchased from the animal ag industry (which cuts down their costs and takes responsibility off of their hands) to grow because of restriction. Hope to hear from ya! I'm so excited to explore more of your content ^-^
@StrollingThroughLife
4 жыл бұрын
ParadymShift Music Hey! I would reach out to Eco Nuts to double check. Thanks for the support!
@ShayBabae
4 жыл бұрын
lol BRUTALLY HONEST = "I'm not picky... It's really going to be up to you" well thanks
@akumanightthorn
4 жыл бұрын
I’ve been using dropps and they’re kind of disappointing to me, it’s a good product but even with the softener and scent booster pods my laundry comes out with no lasting scent, which I pretty much require to feel clean.
@StrollingThroughLife
4 жыл бұрын
Akuma Nightthorn That’s a bummer! I personally don’t like strong scents for my laundry. So I really like them. Hopefully you can find something that works for you! 😊
@rebeccamartin1858
4 жыл бұрын
That sounds more like a personal thing you need to work through. Clean laundry shouldn't have a scent. If scents are left behind, other things surely are left behind as well, meaning it's not clean. If you really feel like you need scent, I occasionally put lemongrass oil on wool dryer balls or an old cotton cloth and toss it in with the clothes in the dryer.
@akumanightthorn
4 жыл бұрын
Danielle Lathan I pretty clearly stated that it’s a good product and that I just prefer more scent.
@lynndollarhide6887
3 жыл бұрын
@@rebeccamartin1858 a “personal thing that you need to work through” would also include using a dryer. Hmm...
@tracycordova7088
4 жыл бұрын
Awesome as a Influencer I would love to try these...
@johannachan9685
3 жыл бұрын
I feel like the cora ball isn’t as good as the guppyfriend bag, personally.
@emmafoley8987
4 жыл бұрын
For a boost in loads with stinky clothing, we just throw in some borax. Cheap, easy to find, and usually just packaged in cardboard.
@StrollingThroughLife
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the tip. I'll keep that in mind 😊
@victoriamuir8988
3 жыл бұрын
Put clean, dry, stinky clothes in the freezer for at least 24 hours. It kills the bacteria that causes odor.
@Dennise_Who
5 жыл бұрын
I wonder it putting the Cora Ball in a regular lingerie bag would help?
@StrollingThroughLife
5 жыл бұрын
DixieAmazon Maybe! I’ll probably just put the jeans in the bag next time. 😊👍
@Qusin111
3 жыл бұрын
tide already did this
@darrinsiberia
4 жыл бұрын
should be titled "scrolling through life" (ie. facebook)
@ilaris781
4 жыл бұрын
music is distracting. loved the video otherwise. Ty
@StrollingThroughLife
4 жыл бұрын
This video is a year old, so I hope my editing has improved since then! 😊 Thanks!
@abbeyna01
3 жыл бұрын
Refill shop??? Zero waste shop? I’ve never even heard of these types of stores.
@thomashorton4435
5 жыл бұрын
More actual review and less cutsey chatting would be nice.
@FrankGutowski-ls8jt
5 жыл бұрын
Right. This is mostly a waste of time. Good for those with lots of time on their hands...
@jewelweed6880
4 жыл бұрын
It's a KZitem thing, I think. Like the background music. I could do without so much of that in KZitem videos, but I think the gurus advise using it.
@FrankGutowski-ls8jt
5 жыл бұрын
Google: EWG is not science. They’re a lobbyist for natural product companies.👎
@StrollingThroughLife
5 жыл бұрын
Frank Gutowski I think they have great guides to inform my buying decisions. Not all “natural” products are as great as they advertise. It helps me inform my decisions. I use natural products because I try to use things that are environmentally friendly and better for my health.
@FrankGutowski-ls8jt
5 жыл бұрын
Strolling Through Life Fine. I watched 2:57 of this, up to the endorsement of EWG. I may return someday to watch the remainder... I’ve become interested in marketers who’ve concocted $-grab products based on fear mongering and consumers’ scientific illiteracy about alleged unhealthy (or toxic!) consumer products, as well as ‘miracle’ cures and assorted natural product, folk mediciney, home remedies. Consumers are easy prey!
@jewelweed6880
4 жыл бұрын
Lobbyists aren't necessarily lying, though. The opposite of lobbyists aren't necessarily 100% truthful, either. I think EVERYONE has their own agenda and we do need to remember that and keep a questioning mind. Seems to me that just because someone has an agenda, it doesn't doesn't mean it's bad. Again, keep a questioning mind.
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