Cheesy Product Endorsement

I have had two separate "ah-ha!" moments since I've moved to London that were entirely based on my use of new (to me) products. Others may already be aware of these super useful products but I wanted to put my two cents out there for any other mums or moms, since they are available in both the UK and USA, that may be interested in them.

First product is actually a line of cleaning products. As Hubby can promise you, I do not enjoy cleaning nor do I do it frequently. I normally wouldn't pass along recommendations or gush about a cleaning product, but while using these I actually stopped mid-cleaning and stared at the bottle in my hand, amazed that little lazy old me had gotten such a fabulous result with very little effort.

The company is Ecover and they have a wide range of products. I have been using the Washing-Up Liquid, Multi-Surface Cleaner, Lime Scale Remover (totally necessary in London) and just recently switched to using their Hand Soap. All of their products are green and ecological and have pleasant, light scents.

The "ah-ha!" moment came when I finally got around to cleaning the mirrors in the master bath and realized I didn't own any glass/window cleaner, not a big surprise. So I used the Multi-Surface cleaner and suddenly it was as if I was in an Ecover commercial, it was that good. So now I am a convert and as I run out of other products such as laundry detergent, I'll be buying Ecover.

If anyone is looking for something new to try I recommend trying out this line. The product list on the US version of their site is pretty extensive, so you should be able to get the full line whether you're in the UK or USA.

The second product is Pampers ChangeMats, disposable changing pads. This is obviously a child's product and most will say they don't need disposable changing pads because most mothers have a reusable one they carry with them everywhere they go. I haven't used a disposable changing pad since Caileigh was 8 weeks old and we were traveling via air to see Grandma and PeaPaw.

I did a lot of research and finally found this product. I'm using it not for diaper changing but for potty training. Typing that out actually makes me think of pee pads used for training puppies, which I assure you is not the case. It's been the perfect purchase to protect the stroller seat from accidents. I've also used it to cover upholstered chairs in restaurants when we are eating out. I just lay the ChangeMat on top of whatever piece of furniture that I don't want Caileigh to pee on (umm so all furniture). The mats are reasonably durable so on a good potty training day I can reuse the same mat over and over.

Hubby was mighty skeptical that the ChangeMats would actually prevent puddles dripping onto the floor but I was able to unexpectedly test out the ChangeMats and their absorbency when my washing machine started to leak one morning. Even with a decent amount of water the ChangeMat didn't leak. That's all I was looking for!

While a disposable pad isn't very eco-friendly, I was in need of something light weight and portable since I would be carrying one or more around the city all day. Also, if one is soiled, it goes straight into the garbage. I felt my options were very limited due to my city living status and this was a great solution for me.

Have you ever used either of these products? Do you ever use something new and it's so amazing you can't help but tell people about it?