Eco-Friendly Fresh Wave Additive Helps Front Loading Washers and Solves Pet Odors (Giveaway)

by La Jolla Mom on March 1, 2010

in Going Green, Keeping it Clean, Reviews and Giveaways

You all have heard my grumblings about the mold in my front loading LG washer. The people at Fresh Wave heard too. They sent me a bottle of Odor Neutralizing Fresh Wave Multi Purpose Additive to see if it might help. I know that others are having similar problems based on the response that post still receives.

I was expecting Fresh Wave to just be a laundry additive, but it actually is multi-purpose. You can use it in a carpet cleaner, humidifier, for kid and pet accidents and basically anything else you can think of that might need an odor neutralizer. Some people report great success with masking kitty litter box odors.

How it works: Utilizing extracts of lime, pine needle, aniseed, clove and cedar wood, the Fresh Wave Laundry Additive is biodegradable and non-toxic. The malodor molecules are absorbed and then broken down by the plant extracts – so the odor is completely eliminated (rather than masked with a chemical or fragrance). It smells nice.

Does it work: I put a cap full in several loads of laundry. If you read my front loading washer post, you know that my washer is almost beyond repair. After using Fresh Wave in several loads of laundry, my washer smells much better. La Jolla Dad just caught me sticking my head in it and sniffing….again…just to make sure. My clothes smell great too. Fresh Wave doesn’t, nor is supposed to, rid the washer of mildew. It just helps with the smell. Even after using Affresh High Efficiency Washer Cleaner
or bleach, sometimes my washer still smells funky even though I’ve attempted to remove every single bit of mold.

I would say that if you use Fresh Wave, don’t forget to wipe down the washer or ease up on mold patrol. You might forget, because there’s less smell there to remind you! We’re getting a dog in the summer, and I would definitely think keeping some of this on hand will be useful then. A 32oz bottle of the Fresh Wave Multi Purpose Additive retails for $15.95. Fresh Wave makes other products pictured below. I laughed when I saw the Stinky Dorm Kit. Based on my college dorm experience, there is definitely a market for that!

GIVEAWAY:

The people at Fresh Wave are giving away a bottle of Odor Neutralizing Fresh Wave Multi Purpose Additive to TWO lucky La Jolla Mom readers.

***To enter, leave a comment telling me how you’d use this product or any other Fresh Wave products.***

You may view the other products at www.fresh-wave.com. Once you make your initial entry, you qualify for bonus entries. Leave a separate comment for each bonus entry:

1. Follow me on Twitter: @lajollamom
2. Follow Fresh Wave on Twitter: @fresh_wave
3. Subscribe to La Jolla Mom via RSS or Google Friend Connect
4. Tweet about this giveaway. You can use the green Tweet Meme button at the bottom of the post or cut and paste this - Fresh Wave Multi-Purpose Additive helps eliminate washer mildew & pet odors. Win a bottle here http://bit.ly/dzVr2d @lajollamom @fresh_wave
5. Vote La Jolla Mom San Diego Best in Lifestyle Blog here. Click up arrow until it turns green. VERY much appreciated. It only takes a second.

The TWO winners will be chosen by Random.org after 8pm PST on Monday, March 15. The more entries you have, the higher your chances of winning. Thanks to Fresh Wave for making this giveaway possible!

Tagged as: Eco Friendly, Fresh Wave Multi Purpose Additive, Front Loading Washer, Giveaways, Going Green, Laundry

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{ 92 comments }

1 Lynn from For Love or Funny Twitter: forloveorfunny March 1, 2010 at 10:48 am: I had no idea that front loading washers got stinky… this is good to know, as my ancient washer is starting to make funny noises.
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2 Jamie Twitter: blessedsoandso March 1, 2010 at 1:10 pm: I also had no idea about stinky front loading washers – my mom just bought one a bit ago – if I won, I would give this product to her so she’d be ready to go when the stink came!
3 Mandie March 1, 2010 at 8:33 pm: My washer gts funky sometimes. I currently use bleach but I’d rather not.
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4 Karen Pochodowicz March 1, 2010 at 11:41 pm: I would use it when I wash my dog beds.
5 Pet odor cleaner March 2, 2010 at 12:13 am: It is really mutli-purpose! It simply works.
6 Kristi C March 2, 2010 at 6:29 am: I would use this product to clean my washing machine and the new puppy’s accidents.
7 michelle d March 2, 2010 at 9:25 am: I would LOVE to try this product I have 2 small dogs and I can never find a friendly product that can clean up messes and help odor. I would also give it a whirl in the car to see if that helps with freshening it up!
8 Deborah Wellenstein March 2, 2010 at 10:58 am: I need this for my front-loading washer, too! Thanks!
9 Natalie Twitter: nataliewardel March 2, 2010 at 11:34 am: I would definitely use this for pet odor and laundry!
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10 Natalie Twitter: nataliewardel March 2, 2010 at 11:34 am: Of course I follow you on Twitter!
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11 Mellissa C March 2, 2010 at 1:09 pm: I could use this to clean my washing machine.
12 Cynthia C March 3, 2010 at 8:51 am: I would use it in my washing machine and my carpet shampooer.
13 Jennifer H March 4, 2010 at 5:54 am: I have a stinky front loader and have to keep my door open so it doesn’t stink. So I’d love to win this!
14 Jennifer H March 4, 2010 at 5:55 am: new google follower
15 Jennifer H March 4, 2010 at 5:56 am: Fb fan of Fresh wave. They sent me to you!
16 Jennifer H March 4, 2010 at 5:57 am: voted for you! Thanx for telling me I had to click until green, I was wondering what was going on…
17 Shannon March 4, 2010 at 7:07 am: I love the Fresh Wave Products especially the crystals! I have them under my kitchen sink where the garbage & compost is kept. It’s so nice to open up the cupboard doors and have a fresh scent rather than the disgusting smell of rotting food.
I’m excited about this new product that Fresh Wave has out. I find that the rubber part of my front-loading washer gives off an awful scent after awhile. It’ll be nice to see that gone. As well we have a seven month old puppy who hasn’t quite learned that the inside of the condo isn’t her toilet. lol So we can say bye bye to stinky puppy smells.
18 Kristel R. Twitter: KristelPippi March 4, 2010 at 8:15 am: I LOVE FreshWave products! My aunt first introduced me to them and they’re great for neutralizing pet odors in the home I would love to try the multi-purpose product.
19 Melissa Sparks March 4, 2010 at 10:13 am: I would use it in my laundry to give it a yummy scent!
20 Stephanie March 4, 2010 at 1:18 pm: I would use this with our stinky towels.
21 Ginger Scharnhorst March 4, 2010 at 1:32 pm: I would use this for stinky laundry and for stinky smells in my carpet!
22 Megan March 4, 2010 at 8:48 pm: I haven’t yet used the multi-purpose liquid, but I love to use the pearls in smelly tennis shoes and the crystals in the closet where crawl space access panel is located, especially with all the CA rain we’ve been getting! Can’t seem to get rid of the musty smell during these months, but crystals and spray definitely help. May try the liquid in my carpet cleaner — great idea!
23 Kristina Twitter: 3kiddoeunder4 March 4, 2010 at 8:49 pm: I would use this with my icky yucky towels! I love Fresh-Wave! Aren’t they a great company?
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24 Lauren March 8, 2010 at 8:56 pm: When I bought my washing machine last summer, my mom told me to get a top-loading and not a front-loading machine because of the smell. Now, a year later, I see what she meant I would definitely use this product to freshen up the smell!!!!!
25 Samantha Pruitt March 9, 2010 at 2:43 am: i’d probably put the crystals in the bathroom for obvious reasons, haha
26 Samantha Pruitt March 9, 2010 at 2:44 am: following you on twitter!
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27 Ashley Elaine March 9, 2010 at 12:27 pm: I have 3 dogs so this would be used on my carpets. I am always trying new products to get rid of all the odors.
28 Ashley Elaine March 9, 2010 at 12:29 pm: follow on twitter @Ashbug622
29 Ashley Elaine March 9, 2010 at 12:30 pm: Follow Fresh Wave on Twitter @Ashbug622
30 Ashley Elaine March 9, 2010 at 12:32 pm: http://twitter.com/ashbug622/status/10234407827
31 Ashley Elaine March 9, 2010 at 12:34 pm: Voted for La Jolla Mom San Diego Best in Lifestyle Blog, I kept clicking until the arrow was green. Good Luck!
32 Sarah Coulsey March 9, 2010 at 9:58 pm: I would use it to help rid of pet odors. My Sisters dogs have accidents. I cant get that smell out.
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33 Sarah Coulsey March 9, 2010 at 9:59 pm: I am a google follower
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34 Bryanna P. March 10, 2010 at 12:05 pm: Awesome blog and thanks for the giveaway!….would LOVE to win this!…. =]
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35 angie Twitter: fotomacro March 11, 2010 at 11:27 am: I will use it when cleaning my cats’ bedding! They get so funky! LOL
36 angie Twitter: fotomacro March 11, 2010 at 11:28 am: I follow you on Twitter as FotoMacro.
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37 angie Twitter: fotomacro March 11, 2010 at 11:28 am: I follow them on Twitter as FotoMacro.
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38 angie Twitter: fotomacro March 11, 2010 at 11:28 am: I follow you via google.
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39 angie Twitter: fotomacro March 11, 2010 at 11:30 am: I subscribe via google reader.
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40 angie Twitter: fotomacro March 11, 2010 at 11:30 am: I tweeted this giveaway here: http://twitter.com/FotoMacro/status/10333878639
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41 angie Twitter: fotomacro March 11, 2010 at 11:30 am: I voted for you!
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42 scott Twitter: repurrpussed March 11, 2010 at 1:44 pm: I have nine cats…seriously…house cats…and two of them have medical issues that cause them to pee in corners. I keep towels in the corners to protect the floors and would use this stuff to wash those towels in.
43 scott Twitter: repurrpussed March 11, 2010 at 1:45 pm: follow on twitter under repurrpussed
44 scott Twitter: repurrpussed March 11, 2010 at 1:45 pm: follow them on twitter under repurrpussed
45 scott Twitter: repurrpussed March 11, 2010 at 1:45 pm: follow w/google
46 scott Twitter: repurrpussed March 11, 2010 at 1:46 pm: subscribe w/google reader
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48 scott Twitter: repurrpussed March 11, 2010 at 1:47 pm: getting your emails
49 Ashley March 11, 2010 at 9:46 pm: i would love to put this in my carpet cleaner! my house could use an odor boost!
50 Jessica P. March 12, 2010 at 10:26 am: I would use this as a carpet cleaner…
51 Ali @PickleSugarPlum March 12, 2010 at 3:54 pm: I would use this product to shampoo my carpets! I have 2 potty-training toddlers AND a kitty who occasionally forgets that she is potty-trained already. I guess Monkey-See-Monkey-Do applies to pets, too!
This would also be an essential part of my laundry routine, with my front-loading washer…not to mention all the potty-training “accident” clothing and rags used to clean up said “accidents”.
I could also see using it to wash out my diaper pails, trash cans and litter box, and occasionally, my garbage disposal and refrigerator!
REALLY, the list could go on and on and on!
52 Ali @PickleSugarPlum March 12, 2010 at 3:56 pm: Following LaJollaMom on Twitter!
53 Ali @PickleSugarPlum March 12, 2010 at 3:56 pm: Following FreshWave on Twitter!
54 Ali @PickleSugarPlum March 12, 2010 at 3:57 pm: Blog Follower via GFC!
55 Ali @PickleSugarPlum March 12, 2010 at 3:58 pm: http://twitter.com/PickleSugarPlum/status/10394221744
56 Ali @PickleSugarPlum March 12, 2010 at 3:59 pm: VOTED…(a long time ago, but glad it counts here! )
57 Jaque March 13, 2010 at 5:41 pm: I have a top loading washer that needs a bit of deordorizing….this would certainly help improve the laundry room ambiance!
Thank you.
58 shawna March 14, 2010 at 1:38 pm: I would use it in our washing machince
59 colleen March 14, 2010 at 9:43 pm: I’d love to try this on my carpets to get rid of the pet odors. Thanks.
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60 Jennifer M March 15, 2010 at 8:44 am: My elderly cat has accidents. I’d use this during clean-up!
61 Happi Shopr Twitter: http://chisumscrew.blogspot.com/ March 15, 2010 at 11:09 am: I would use it in our washer and on our dogs’ beds.
62 kasey March 15, 2010 at 1:30 pm: I’d use it in my washer (which has started to smell weird!) and my basement, which just flooded. And I’m telling my friend, who i think woudl love this for her kitty box.
63 kasey March 15, 2010 at 1:39 pm: I just followed you on Twitter – karmellas
64 kasey March 15, 2010 at 1:40 pm: and I just voted for you
65 kathy pease March 15, 2010 at 2:00 pm: i would use some in my mop bucket my mop smells pretty funky
66 kathy pease March 15, 2010 at 2:01 pm: following you on twitter klp1965
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69 kathy pease March 15, 2010 at 2:05 pm: voted for you i clicked the arrow but i didnt sign up or anything hope it still counts
70 Gianna March 15, 2010 at 3:30 pm: I’d put it in my stinky washer.
71 Dina Twitter: aitmama March 15, 2010 at 3:40 pm: I would use the candles to eliminate food odors, and the additive to wash my car floor mats.
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72 Jan March 15, 2010 at 4:04 pm: I would definitely use it to prevent pet odor — I have a dog and a cat!
73 Dina Twitter: aitmama March 15, 2010 at 4:17 pm: Follow you on Twitter: @aitmama
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74 Dina Twitter: aitmama March 15, 2010 at 4:17 pm: Follow Fresh Wave on Twitter
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75 tina reynolds Twitter: eaglesforjack March 15, 2010 at 4:31 pm: I would use it for pet odors for sure thanks for the chance to win eaglesforjack@gmail.com
76 tina reynolds Twitter: eaglesforjack March 15, 2010 at 4:32 pm: i follow on google friend connect
77 Dina Twitter: aitmama March 15, 2010 at 4:35 pm: Subscribe to La Jolla Mom via Google Friend Connect
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79 Dina Twitter: aitmama March 15, 2010 at 4:56 pm: Voted La Jolla Mom San Diego Best in Lifestyle Blog
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80 Brian E. March 15, 2010 at 5:12 pm: Thanks for the giveaway… I’d like to try this out on some smelly sporting goods equipment bags, running shoes, & running shorts !!!
81 Brian E. March 15, 2010 at 5:13 pm: Following you via Twitter: @brianpiero
82 Brian E. March 15, 2010 at 5:14 pm: Follow Fresh Wave on Twitter: @brianpiero
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84 Sheila B March 15, 2010 at 6:07 pm: My 13 yr old fur baby is suddenly having issues with forgetting where he is supposed to do his business (outside!) and not on the carpet or bathroom floor.I am constantly batteling odors and feel like my house stinks.Its to the point I hate for anyone to drop by. So I would use it to wash the throw rugs and towels and bedding esp. the dust ruffle.
85 Sheila B March 15, 2010 at 6:08 pm: Twitter following as SheilaBran
86 Sheila B March 15, 2010 at 6:09 pm: Twitter following fresh_wave as SheilaBran
87 Sheila B March 15, 2010 at 6:10 pm: Google Friend following
88 Sheila B March 15, 2010 at 6:12 pm: Tweet-http://twitter.com/SheilaBran/status/10545094669
89 Sheila B March 15, 2010 at 6:13 pm: Voted.
90 Donna K Twitter: donnak4 March 15, 2010 at 7:59 pm: I need it to help my laundry.
91 Donna K Twitter: donnak4 March 15, 2010 at 8:01 pm: I follow you on twitter.(donnak4)
92 Donna K Twitter: donnak4 March 15, 2010 at 8:01 pm: I follow them on twitter.(donnak4)