Cottonelle Fresh Care Flushable Cleansing Cloths

Disclaimer: I received a free sample of Cottonelle Fresh Care Flushable Cleansing Cloths via Crowdtap. Opinions expressed are my own.

I have kids so I understand the vital importance of having wipes on hand for, uh, unexpected bathroom emergencies. Since my youngest child recently potty trained and no longer uses diapers or Pull-Ups, I didn't realize how dependent we'd become on having wipes handy at all times until a recent potty accident with my 6-year old re-opened my eyes. How does anyone make it without pre-moistened wipes?! Sure, I could wet down some toilet paper, but a) we're living under serious drought restrictions and b) the TP falls apart almost every time!

So yeah. You could say I'm a fan of the Cottonelle Wipes. Why?

The Pros.

1. They smell surprisingly good. I wasn't expecting the light, fresh scent. It's not overwhelming; just pleasant and clean.
2. They're actually moist (at least, they are when you first put them in the dispenser). A lot of wipes aren't seem to lose their moisture before the package is even open. Not so here.
3. They're great for little, uh, clean-ups. Everyone has a need for these now and again, whether or not we want to admit it.
4. The dispenser rocks. They're easy to insert. I had a wee bit of trouble with them sliding back into the dispenser at times, but it was easy to just stick my fingers inside the rubber top and pull the next sheet on out.
5. They're a nice, reasonable size. Think a little larger than a few squares of toilet paper. Not huge, not tiny.
6. They're refreshing. Seriously. Try it. Aaaahhhh.

The Cons.

1. They're not free. I got mine to try out for free, but the dispenser with 42 cloths --a starter kit that works well for any bathroom surface-- runs about $5 at Target. (Yeah, I'm stretching a bit. I like these so it's hard to come up with cons!)
2. They don't do well with persistent rubbing. I used a few of these to wipe off my kids' feet after a fruit-picking excursion at a local orchard. After about five wipes, they tore down the middle. I doubt anyone would ever rub his or her bum quite as vigorously as I rubbed their little feeties (because man alive, they were dirty!), but just something I thought I'd throw out there.

All in all, I recommend these. They make a great addition to any bathroom.

Kleenex Brand On-the-Go Packs

Disclaimer: I received a free sample of Kleenex On-the-Go Packs to try out as a member of CrowdTap. All opinions expressed are my own.

I like Kleenex brand tissues. If I took a trip in the way-back machine to visit my childhood, I'd probably find my younger self wiping my schnoz with them. So I was pleased to get the chance to try the brand's next generation item, so to speak.

But that's neither here nor there when it comes to my current purposes. So I'll dive on in.

The Pros.

1 - The tissues still rock. Soft and smooth yet strong and they feel good against the nose.
2 - The packages are super cute. Mine (see photo) is a bright, bold floral print. A big style upgrade over the old crinkly clear plastic versions.
3 - The packages are surprisingly strong. No more wimpy plastic. Nope. This things are thicker, smoother plastic. And even better, they don't offend my often texture-sensitive fingertips.
4 - Yet more on the package! They open up and then actually close again with little to no effort, thanks to a strip of surprisingly effective sticky stuff! Score.

The Cons.

1 - There are only 10 lonely tissues in each pack. That's not many. I'd like a few more.
2 - The price tag. Generic tissues are still cheaper. The packages aren't as cool, but we are still talking about things we use to wipe away boogers.

All in all, I recommend these, especially if you can find a good coupon to bring the price down a bit. Quality is quality, and if you like quality, Kleenex is where it's at.