Gain's New Dishwashing Liquid - Review and WINNER

Wandering around Walmart last week, I finally remembered to pick up the new Gain Dishwashing Liquid in lavender.  When I found it, I was thrilled that it was only $0.97.  At that price, just about everyone can go and try it even if you didn't win my giveaway.  So, now that I found it, bought it, and tried it, here's what I think:

Since I didn't really love the smell of the "original" Gain Dishwashing Liquid, I wasn't overly optimistic about the lavender scent either.  In fact, when I got home and opened the bottle to give it a sniff, I braced myself for disappointment.  To be fair, I am VERY scent sensitive.  I only like certain smells, and even smells I like can be too strong and offensive to me.   After the first sniff, I wasn't sold.  It smelled fine, but not great.  I  certainly didn't develop an immediate urge to wash any dishes.  Later that night, like it or not, I had to do the dishes.  (I can't stand having dishes sit in a sink overnight.)  I turned the water to hot, let it run, and squeezed a bit of the lavender Gain into the flowing water.  I was very happy with the quantity and quality of the bubbles that filled my sink.  Additionally, I was also pleased with the smell.  It was fresh, relaxing, and quite enjoyable.   The scent wasn't at all overpowering, but it was definitely strong enough to appreciate.  I don't know what it was about adding it to the water that made it smell better, but it definitely is a more pleasant smell than I got from sniffing the liquid in the bottle alone.

After a week, I still enjoy the smell of Gain's New Dishwashing Liquid in lavender.  In fact, I enjoy it enough that it has been added to my approved list of dish soaps, which is not an easy feat.   Priced well, with bountiful bubbles, and a pleasant aroma, I definitely recommend that you try Gain's New Dishwashing Liquid.  While I like the Lavender, you might just like it in the Original, Apple Mango Tango, or Citrus Splash.

Now Shirley, who likes me on facebook, has the opportunity to try it for herself.  She can even try it while wearing her new purple Gain shirt.  Enjoy!

*Disclaimer: This product review was based on using complimentary Gain product provided by P&G through MyBlogSpark. Bloggers also received Walmart gift cards and T-shirts to share with their friends at their discretion. P&G does not represent or warrant the accuracy of any statements or product claims made here, nor does it endorse any opinions expressed within this blog site.

Gain's New Dishwasing Liquid - A Pre-Review and Giveaway

I hate doing the dishes.  Seriously - it is one of my least favorite chores.  In the summer, it is too hot to be standing over a sink of steaming water.  In the winter, I get very dry cracked hands, and doing dishes certainly doesn't do me any favors.  I'm all for equality, so I don't like dishes during the spring and fall just to be fair.   Besides, the weather is so gorgeous in the spring and fall that I'd rather be outside.  For some reason sinks are made just a smidge too low for me, so doing dishes also hurts my back (though not nearly as much as it did when I was pregnant).  In fact, I'm going to share a little secret with you.  There are some days when I don't cook just so I won't have to do the dishes. Shhhh! 

So, when MyBlogSpark contacted me to do a review of Gain's new dishwashing liquid with the statement:

Now, everything you love about Gain is available for your dishes. With three refreshing scents, you can kiss the days of boring, unpleasant dishwashing goodbye! You´ll soon find yourself saying, "Honey, I´ll do the dishes tonight."

I was skeptical, but thought, "Why not!"  I'll give almost anything a try once - especially if it might make me enjoy dishes more (or even better, make my husband want to do them instead!).

I have received my package with the Gain dishwashing liquid (fresh scent) three shirts (size large) and three $5 Walmart gift cards.  I was originally planning on giving it all away, but have decided to use one $5 gift card for myself to try a different scent of Gain (after which I will provide you with my review of this new product since I think I'm more of a lavender girl).  Also, one of my good friends (and fellow dish washing despiser) will receive another of the gift cards.  However, I am saving one $5 gift card and one shirt, for you, my sometimes loyal readers.

Here's what you have to do to win (mandatory):

1. Go to Gain's website and tell me which scent you'd most like to try.  Also tell me which color shirt you'd most like to have if you win.  Be sure to leave your email address in your comment if it isn't visible on your profile.

For additional entries you can also do the following.  Be sure to leave a comment for each additional entry.

1. Follow Gain on twitter (leave your twitter name)
2. Follow me on twitter (leave your twitter name)
3. Like Gain on facebook (leave your initials)
4. Like me on facebook (leave your initials)
5. Follow me on Google Friend Connect (leave your username)
6. Tweet about this giveaway.  You may do this once daily.  Be sure to include @rmgm @Gain #myblogspark and a link to this post (leave a link to your tweet)

Details:

• Only open to US residents
• Winner will be chosen using random.org
• Giveaway ends 11:59pm ET on September 30, 2010
• Include your email address in your comment if it is not available on your profile page.  If an email address in not in the comment or on your profile page another winner will be chosen.   I will not contact you through Twitter or Facebook.
• Winner will have 48 hours to respond or another winner will be chosen.
• Prizes will be sent directly from me.  I am not responsible for prizes that are lost or damaged during shipment.  If you win a prize and do not receive it, please let me know.

*Disclaimer:  This product review was based on using complimentary Gain product provided by P&G through MyBlogSpark.  Bloggers also received Walmart gift cards and T-shirts to share with their friends at their discretion.  P&G does not prepresent or warrant the accuracy of any statements or product claims made here, nor does it endorse any opinions expressed within this blog site.