If you had read the post where I shared some personal stuff about myself, you would already know that I don’t mind doing the cleaning – just not the part where I have to clean after everyone else’s mess. While I’m not a complete Greenie either, I do try my best to  do where I can to save the environment.

The steps I’ve taken to do that are:

• Using biodegradable and environmentally friendly laundry detergent
• Using a biodegradable solution to clean my floors
• Avoid using the dryer whenever I can – that’s usually most of the time
• Using a biodegradable solution to clean my kitchen stove and benchtops, that also reduces the amount of landfill.

Remember the JAWS Multipurpose Cleaner/Degreaser I trialled in April? You can read about how it works here. Well, I’m still using that to clean my benchtops and kitchen stove and so far I haven’t had to buy any refill cartridges yet because it has surprisingly, lasted this long! That then prompted me to buy their Bathroom Cleaner and Deodoriser, which also works the same way – Just Add Water System – hence JAWS. The bathroom cleaner comes in a purple coloured solution and thankfully does not have that killer chemical smell that most bathroom cleaners do! I’ve used it to clean the toilet and the shower. The best test is of course on the kids’ bathrooms. If it can kill the killer stench of “non-flushed” toilets, then it passes my test. And thankfully it did! The scent is a – I wouldn’t really say nice- but pleasant lavender, which I think is always great at getting rid of odours, and in this case, “wee” stench.

So, when I was asked to trial their Glass and Hard Surface Cleaner, I jumped at the chance! I live in what I would say a glass house…ok, not necessarily like those uber rich people that literally live in glass houses, but I do have LARGE glass windows and the doors that lead to my side and backyard, are all made out of LARGE glass. NOT a great thing to have when you’ve got 3 super active kids who touch EVERYTHING! I have to confess though, I have NEVER cleaned the glass on these doors and windows – except for when we first moved in because I had to do the builder’s clean MYSELF!! To me, it really is such an unnecessary task – ok fine, I really cannot be bothered, as if I don’t have enough on my plate already and who cares if the glass windows and doors aren’t 100% clean, clear and shiny. So, my husband was quite shocked when he saw me spraying and cleaning the glass doors. Yes, I would clean just to see if the thing works.

I’ve used other glass cleaners before, ages ago when I used them to clean the mirrors in my bathrooms. Hated the strong chemical smell! So I stopped and used my Enjo cloths instead. While I can go out and purchase the “super duper” Enjo glass cleaner…well…you know what they say, “Money doesn’t grow on trees”. That’s another reason why I haven’t been cleaning my windows and doors. The JAWS glass cleaner though, not surprisingly, did not have that yucky chemical smell. It’s got that glass cleaner scent without the “urgh” factor. The JAWS glass cleaner also works the same way as their other products – simply by filling some water into the bottle, then placing the cartridge through the spray tube. I didn’t have to do that as my bottle came filled with an extra cartridge, and when you do purchase it at the supermarket, the bottles come already filled too. So, what about the “clean factor”. I found that it was pretty easy to use, simply spray and wipe with a lint free cloth. Good news – no streaks! And those annoying hand prints on my glass doors are now gone too! Won’t last, I know, but, because this solution is environmentally safe, with no chemicals I can get the kids to clean them instead! Bonus! This can also be used on other hard surfaces, like granite benchtops, stainless steel, walls (ooh! have to try that!) and so many other places and things!

Now that I’ve gotten the chance to try out the JAWS cleaning solutions, it’s YOUR turn to get a chance to try all three! Yes, you thought right – a giveaway just for you. I’ve got a pack of 3 cleaning solutions – the Multipurpose Cleaner/Degreaser($6.99), the Bathroom Cleaner/Deodoriser ($6.99) and the Glass and Hard Surface Cleaner ($6.99). They each come with an extra re-fill cartridge. Once you’ve finished both what’s in the bottle already and the cartridge, simply purchase a pack of two re-fill cartridges ($5.99). And you know you’re not harming the environment because those re-fill cartridges are recyclable.

How can you win these? Simply leave a comment stating what you have done around your house so far, to do your part in saving the environment. The winner will be picked by random.org.

The rules:

• Open to Australian Residents only
• One entry per person/per household but you can have extra entries by sharing this on twitter and facebook and telling me in separate comments that you have
• Closes 9th November 2011