Wednesday, June 4, 2014

Review: Skoy Cloth & Skoy Scrubs



Some facts about Skoy Clothes taken from the Skoy Cloth's website:

How we got our name

Looking for a name proved challenging.  After looking for a  long time, we found a word that is the philosophy of our business.  Skoj (pronounced Skoy) is a Swedish word that means: “just for fun”! What a perfect word for our business.  In other words, we wanted a business that we could have fun doing and at the same time would bring fun to the kitchen. With really cool designs we think we have accomplished this, while still doing our part to take care of the Earth.

About our factory

Our factory is aware of the responsibility for handling its resources carefully. We use renewable raw materials such as cellulose (derived from wood), and cotton to produce our SKOY cloths. Our factory has invested heavily in developing and implementing an integrated environmental recycling and disposal facility in which the economical use of energy and water is first and foremost. Production by-products are purified and recycled as far as possible within the process. Regeneration baths are returned to production by an evaporation process. Wastewater is treated at the site's biological wastewater purification plants. This environmental concept is at the vanguard of operations-related environmental policy and has resulted in our factory becoming a reference company throughout the industry. 

Skoy Cloth
  • 100% biodegradable  •
  • Absorbent  •
  • Re-usable  •
  • European-made  •
  • Compostable  •
  • Multi-use  •
  • Unique designs and fun colors!
The Skoy Cloth is an innovative cloth that comes in an array of colors and designs and takes the place of your paper towels, sponges, rags, dishcloths and more.
It is a European made product and 100% biodegradable when properly composted because it is made from a natural cotton and wood-based cellulose pulp. The Skoy Cloth is a chlorine-free, unbleached, and non-GMO product using water-based colors and inks. After an independent composting test, Skoy Cloth broke down completely within 5 weeks.
The Skoy Cloth is a durable product due to the reusability factor and can last months. Using a Skoy Cloth is equivalent to using 15 rolls of paper towels in an average home. With the high cost of paper towels, as much as $2 per roll, Skoy Cloth is the obvious choice for your wallet and the environment.
The Skoy Cloth has an absorption factor of 15x its own weight. As a result, producing the most superior cloth product available. Imagine using 15 sheets of good-quality paper towels at once… This is how a wet Skoy Cloth will feel in your hand.
The Skoy Cloth is long-lasting because of the wash-ability feature. It dries quickly, so it is not a breeding ground for bacteria. Have you ever used your sponge, then smelled your hand and it reeked of horrible bacteria? That will never happen again if you microwave your Skoy Cloth regularly. It is also dishwasher and washer/dryer safe. Cleaning your Skoy Cloth will keep it healthy and germ-free.
Our factory is aware of the responsibility for handling its resources carefully. We use renewable raw materials such as cellulose (derived from wood), and cotton to produce our Skoy cloths.  Our factory has invested heavily in developing and implementing an integrated environmental recycling and disposal facility in which the economical use of energy and water is first and foremost. Production by-products are purified and recycled as far as possible within the process. Regeneration baths are returned to production by an evaporation process. Wastewater is treated at the site’s biological wastewater purification plants. This environmental concept is at the vanguard of operations-related environmental policy and has resulted in our factory becoming a reference company throughout the industry.


The cool and unique designs will make cleaning fun!

Skoy Scrub
  •  Reusable and long lasting  •
  •  Replaces traditional scouring pads  •
  •  Easy to clean  •
  •  Safe on most surfaces  •
  •  Fun colors and designs  •

The Skoy Scrub is a new concept in kitchen scouring pads. This reusable scrub made in Europe from cotton and a food grade non-toxic hardener outlasts traditional scrubbers and in turn saves money and controls waste. The Skoy Scrub comes in a variety of colors and designs which adds fun as well as function to any kitchen. These scrubs will replace the old green scouring pads or scrub sponges. The Skoy Scrub is not limited to the kitchen and works well on most surfaces. The scrubber is easily cleaned on the top rack of the dishwasher.

The Skoy Scrub comes in fun colors and designs adding fun as well as function to the kitchen.



The Truth's Thoughts:
Skoy is a cute cloth that is 100% biodegradable, long lasting. It can take the place of 15 rolls of paper towels - that is some that I like because I spend to much money on paper towels.  When I first got my cloths, I thought they was cute and loved the fact of how brightly colored they were. My husband and I both looked at each other said there is no way that this cloth won't fall apart on the first use. Well it have been well over a week since I first used one and it is still bright and whole as the day I got them. To me these are a must have in any kitchen or house hold. They are easy to clean and keep their color very well. I use mine in the kitchen to clean up after my two boys eat because they seem to get more food on the floor or my table then I think they get in their mouth. Also, I have a flat top stove and have been looking for a way to clean it with out the product falling apart. With the Skoy cloth I don't have to worry about that at all and I love that fact. And the Skoy Scrubs work wonders on that stuck on food. I love to use them and love the fact that they last for a long time. This would make a great gift for any house wife or single mom.

Disclaimer: No compensation was received for this post. I was provided a sample of each product for my review purposes only. All opinions are 100% my own. Photobucket

Review & Giveaway: Zipz Shoes

A little bit about Zipz Shoes taken from their website:
We know a zipper is simple, but the idea of a zipper within a shoe, in a circular design, may be new to some. Please download our simple instructional PDF and get busy zippin'. A. DESIGN. Choose your favorite COVERS, in zipalicious gallery of styles, design, and colors.  B. ZIPZ. Choose your SOUL, the heart of our ZIPZ® Shoe, then combine the COVERS + SOULS for complete feet satisfaction. C. LOVE. Spread the ZIPZ® love by celebrating your fantastic discovery of ZIPZ® with others.  




The First True Interchangeable Shoe
ZIPZ® Switch. Our inventive, patented ZIPZ technology, in both design and utility, allows one to change their shoe looks as fast as one might change their mind. Our stylish and removable COVERS, along with our durable, flexible SOULS, are available in ZIPALI-
CIOUS choice of colors, designs, and styles. ZIPZ® are comfortable, fun, funky fashion for your feet.




The Truth's Thoughts:
I really was in a big "WOW" moment when I came across a chance to review these shoes. I have never seen anything like them before and was so ready to do this one. They are really cool how the tops of the shoes unzip from the sole, this is so you can change the style of the shoe a long with your clothes. You will always be able to make your shoes match your outfits with these shoe. The best part is you don't have to have 50 different pairs of shoes taken up space you don't have in the first place. Buy one pair of the Zipz Shoes then but different tips. DESIGN~ZIP~LOVE!!!!!! What a great motto or saying to go with these shoes. Always remember that saying when looking over their website. You can get high top, low top, or just slip on shoes. There is a shoes style and design to fit anyone from all ages both young and old.
Here some picture of my Zipz Shoes:

One completed pair of Zipz Shoes including both “Cover” and outsole.  8 Ounce Canvas, Durable YKK Zippers, Foot Arch Support System, Extra Padded Footbed, Soft, pliable Rubber soul with hand –tooled construction.  Match future purchases of Zipz “Covers” to your same size outsoles.