Friday, February 11, 2011

Skoy Cloth: Review and Giveaway (Expired)

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Congrats to Vicki D! She is the lucky winner of the Skoy Cloth giveaway!

As you all know, our blog is dedicated to helping you save money. We also like to encourage others to "go green" when possible. It's not always an easy thing to do as going green usually means spending green (aka...cash). It doesn't have to be expensive though. There are small changes that all of us can make, to help better our lives and better the earth.

Today's "going green and being frugal" tip, is to use reusable cloth. For some that's cloth diapers, and for others that's family cloth. What you may not be aware of, is Skoy Cloth. Until recently, I wasn't even aware of such a great product. I'm thrilled to say that I have now found an inexpensive and effective way to save money and reduce waste.

Skoy Cloths are like paper towels but look more like cloth! They're 100% biodegradable, absorbent and re-usable! They can be used as a washcloth, paper towel or even a sponge! How cool it that?! So many uses for 1 simple (but wonderful) product. Tip: Using a Skoy Cloth is equivalent to using 15 rolls of paper towels, in an average home!! Best of all, they're dishwasher and washer/dryer safe! You can can clean them and then stick them in the dryer (or even the microwave).

I put these cloths to the test to see how strong they really are. Let me just say that my house ends up in shambles as I am a mother of 5. You can imagine the messes I have to clean and just how bad they can get. For my "test", I decided to find a spot on my counter that has some sort of unidentifiable clear (yet hard) substance.

My sponge was useless so I gave the Skoy Cloth a try. See that icky mess? It didn't stand a chance. Now, I'll admit that I was a tad skeptical at first, but when that stuck on gunk came off, without me having to break a sweat....I was sold!

See for yourself. The photo below is of the same spot, after wiping over that nasty area. It's clean, it shines, and the Skoy Cloth still looks brand new! Keep in mind, I had not used ANY chemicals, or even soap. All I used was water and the cloth. That's it! Obviously I sanitized the area AFTER taking this photo as there was no telling what that funky mess was (LOL) but I waited to do that until the photos were done so you could see the true power of these cloths!



When I was done wiping down my counter tops, it was time to rinse them clean. This part was a little scary. As strong as they are, I was afraid it would melt in my hand like a regular paper towel would. Again, I was proven wrong. It felt like I was rinsing off a washcloth. I was even able to wring it out. Here's a little secret. I tugged and pulled in an effort to tear it apart. I was curious if they were truly as durable as they seemed. I gave it my all but was unsuccessful. Not so much as a loose fiber!


I can honestly say that I am a fan! I always hated sinking money into paper towels, just to toss them in the trash. It feels like wasted money, and it's not very eco-friendly as tree's are being chopped down, just so you can wipe up a mess. There are better (and cheaper) ways to clean, and this is one of them.

Like what you see? How about winning your very own 4 pack of Skoy Cloths?


Here's how to enter:


You must first complete the mandatory entry in order to be eligible. After you have done so, you can do as many of the bonus entries as you'd like. These are optional but greatly increase your chances of winning. Be sure to leave a separate comment for each entry. For instance.. following us via Networked Blogs will get you 3 additional entries. If you choose to do that entry, you need to post 3 separate comments, stating you have done so. If you only post once, you're losing out on the 2 additional entries you would get for being a follower. Also, be sure to include your email address with every comment! Without your email address, we are unable to contact you if you win, and we'll have to select another winner.


Mandatory Entry 

  • "Like" Skoy on Facebook and let them know you entered to win a 4 Pack of Skoy Cloths on www.thedailygoodiebag.com 


Bonus Entries


Giveaway ends February 18th at 11:59pm (est). Winner will be randomly selected and notified, the following day. Winner has 48 hours to respond or a new winner will be drawn. This particular contest is only open to residents of the US.

The Daily Goodie Bag received a 4 pack of Skoy Cloths for the purpose of this review. No other compensation was received. The opinions stated above are that of our own and were in no way influenced.

157 comments:

  1. I "Like" Skoy on Facebook and let them know I entered to win a 4 Pack of Skoy Cloths on www.thedailygoodiebag.com

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  4. On the Skoy website I learned that they offer fundraising, and schools get to keep 40%!
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  8. I learned that Skoy is a swedish word that means "just for fun"
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  9. i already liked them on facebook and i told them what you said
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  10. I liked on facebook.

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  14. I "liked Skoy on Facebook and would like the chance to win a a 4 pack of Skoy Cloths.

    The seem very eco friendly, I have never heard of these and would be very interested in using these.....can't believe how cute they are and they are reusable very talented to come up with these. Monirosa7@att.net

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  15. I like you on FB already

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  19. I learned that the Skoy cloth is based of a cloth one of the inventors found in Europe!
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  30. I liked Skoy on Facebook, following Daily Goodie Bag on Twitter & other blogs....I also learned that Skoy cloths would be an awesome exchange for pricey paper towels!!! My family goes thru them like water! The fact that they are eco-friendly is a boost too! Thanks for another great giveaway link!

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  55. "Like" Skoy on Facebook and let them know you entered to win a 4 Pack of Skoy Cloths on www.thedailygoodiebag.com

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  61. I am a fan of Skoy now on facebook, and I commented on the giveaway

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  62. I signed up @shop it to me with cloun@att.net email addy

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  63. I learned the cloth is completely biodegradable in 5 weeks during an independent decomposition test. Wow that's awesome! Also like on FB and posted message for entry. Thanks kristi_Kaye at sbcglobal dot net

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  66. I learned that the Skoy can be microwaved (when wet) to disinfect! tauniawelch@hotmail.com

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  67. I voted at "We're on the Fence" (entry #1) tauniawelch@hotmail.com

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  75. On the website I learned they're dishwasher safe.

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  90. i liked skoy on facebook - mandatory entry
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  104. I liked skoy on fb and told them I entered

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  107. i follow on twitter @keltom2
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  108. i liked skoy cloth on facebook as Brittany Doerfler and left them a comment saying i entered to win a 4 Pack of Skoy Cloths on www.thedailygoodiebag.com

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  110. i like the daily goodie bag on facebook as Brittany Doerfler

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  111. i follow on twitter @keltom2
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  112. visited skoy's website and learned that they are 100% biodegradable

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  114. #2 i follow the daily goodie bag on twitter as texsmommy89

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  115. #1 tweeted
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  116. I tweeted about the give away.
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  117. #2 tweeted
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  118. I tweeted about the give away.
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  119. #1 voted for you at we're on the fence

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  120. #2 voted for you at we're on the fence

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  121. I visited the Skoy website and learned
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  122. #1 i follow you on Networked Blogs as Brittany Doerfler

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  123. #2 i follow you on Networked Blogs as Brittany Doerfler

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  125. #3 i follow you on Networked Blogs as Brittany Doerfler

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  126. Hi!
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  127. entry 1of 2
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  129. entry 2of 2
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  130. #2 signed up to Shop It to Me with the email brittany_doerfler@yahoo.com

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  132. I liked Skoy on facebook and told them I entered.

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  133. #4 signed up to Shop It to Me with the email brittany_doerfler@yahoo.com

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  134. I visited skoy's website and learned that they are 100% biodegradable.

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  136. entry 1of3
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  139. I signed up for Shop it to me with vickidupree@gmail.com
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  140. entry 3of3
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  141. I follow @DailyGoodieBag on twitter! @sevendaytrial

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  143. I follow @DailyGoodieBag on twitter! #2, @sevendaytrial

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