Thursday, January 15, 2009

SKOY

This giveaway is now closed with 292 comments. Thank you to all who entered. Congratulations to the lucky winners ~ Chelsey, Kaycee, and The Dreamer!


Let me tell you about a product that everyone should have in their kitchens - SKOY cloths. My family stopped using paper towels a long time ago. I hated the fact that I was wasting so much throughout the week, but I'm so thrilled I have my SKOY cloths. They are highly absorbent, won't rip like paper towels and work even better than a microfiber cloth.

I use my SKOY cloths on all the hard surfaces in my kitchen. You can even use these for your car, bathroom, office, etc. It cleans my countertop and tables with ease. I'm tend to be a clean freak so these surpass my sponges and rags. I love the feel of them and will be purchasing these as gifts for friends. Once you've tried one, you understand how great these are!

Here is some information taken from their website:

What is the difference between SKOY and a microfiber cloth?

"The biggest difference is that SKOY is made from natural materials and is 100% biodegradable, while microfiber cloths are made from synthetic materials (see Wikipedia). In other words, SKOY is more earth-friendly. Our experience also show that a SKOY cloth absorbs liquids better than a microfiber cloths and as such is superior for kitchen use. Finally, we think that SKOY feels better in your hand when using it. Let us know what you think on our feedback page."

How is SKOY a greener cleaning solution than paper towels, both end up on the landfill and both are biodegradable?

"It is true that both SKOY and paper towels end up on the landfill (unless you have a compost) and that both are biodegradable. However, there is a big and important difference — a paper towel you can only use once, while a SKOY can be used over and over again. In an average household, each SKOY cloth saves 15 rolls of paper towels!"

What is SKOY made out of?

"SKOY is made from a unique blend of natural cotton and cellulose from wood."

Start cleaning the SKOY way! SKOY would like to offer THREE lucky readers a 4-Pack each!

To enter this eco-friendly GIVEAWAY, please tell me what you love about SKOY. Click "comments" below this posting and leave a message as your entry. It's that simple! Be sure to leave your email address so I can contact you if you're the lucky winner. You do not need to have a Google account to comment. You may do so with just your name. Click here to visit their website.

For more entries, you can:

  • Subscribe to my blog via email or to my posts via feed (located on the right hand side of this blog) and let me know you did - be the first to know about these fantastic giveaways!
  • Blog about this giveaway (Facebook, Twitter, etc.) and let me know the address so I can find it
  • Vote for me on the Dottie Awards for Best Breakthrough Performance or any other category for that matter (button to nominate is on the right hand side of my blog) - be sure to leave the link: Susannah from The Funky Monkey http://susannahbananaboutique.blogspot.com/
  • Tell me who these will be for
  • Tell me something else about SKOY
  • Add my button to your blog/site - be sure to leave the address so I can find it
  • Email two people about this giveaway and CC me: susannahbananaATliveDOTcom

**This giveaway ends on January 22nd and is open to U.S. and CANADIAN residents.**Be sure to leave a separate comment for each entry.**The winner will be announced on January 23rd.

292 comments:

  1. I like the fact the product is made from natural materials.

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  2. It is re-usable and earth friendly!

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  3. These would be for me and my kitchen!

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  4. Skoy is two stay-at-home moms living in Encinitas, California.

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  5. I love that it is reusable! I too am getting tired of (and concerned about) using so many paper towels when I clean!

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  6. I have your button
    http://ourjacobsenfamily.blogspot.com

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  7. These would be for us, although with the 4 pack, I could pass a few onto my mother (who cleans houses!).

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  8. I subscribe

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  9. I love that they are reusable- we need to do what we can

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  10. I like that these can be reused over and over and that they are made from natural materials.

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  11. I like that these are reusable.

    John

    asfiled AT earthlink DOT net

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  12. We would use these at our own house.

    John

    asfiled AT earthlink DOT net

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  13. Button is up!

    www.thebabblingbrooks.typepad.com

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  14. I would definitely keep these for myself!

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  15. I know that our family uses way too many paper towels! On the Skoy site I see where using one of their reusable towels equals the average family using 15 rolls of paper towels. Amazing. Please add my name to your drawing. Many thanks, Cindi
    jchoppes[at]hotmail[dot]com

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  16. I am a subscriber to your site!
    Cindi
    jchoppes[at]hotmail[dot]com

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  17. I really like the bright color choices and the flower design on them. I read where they are coming out with new designs in this new year. Thanks.....Cindi
    jchoppes[at]hotmail[dot]com

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  18. I love that you can use it over and over again.

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  19. I voted ~ I just love your site.

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  20. These would be for our home.

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  21. Its biodegradable- as you discussed- and thats my favorite part!!!

    kayceewilliams at gmail dot com

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  22. They are for me and my hubby (the cook in the family!)

    kayceewilliams at gmail dot com

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  23. They were made by two moms- the best inventors of them all!

    kayceewilliams at gmail dot com

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  24. I voted for you as well!

    kayceewilliams at gmail dot com

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  25. I am a subscriber.

    kayceewilliams at gmail dot com

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  26. another awsome giveaway! how nice of you!!


    i love the 4-pack: White with flower print. very pretty design.
    also i love that earth friendly, everyone needs to do there part to help make this a safe place to live.
    mommy2skie@yahoo.com

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  27. i learned It dries quickly, so it is not a breeding ground for bacteria.
    i love that. i hate it when my sponge stinks!!
    mommy2skie@yahoo.com

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  28. this would be for me. i would so keep this. thank you.
    mommy2skie@yahoo.com

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  29. subscribed.
    mommy2skie@yahoo.com

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  30. following you.
    mommy2skie@yahoo.com

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  31. got your button.
    mommy2skie@yahoo.com

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  32. I love that the clothes are made using renewable raw materials and cotton.

    chrissoolee@yahoo.com

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  33. I am a subscriber!

    chrissoolee@yahoo.com

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  34. These would be for our house. My husband LOVES microfiber and it would be nice to have something that is more earth friendly.

    chrissoolee@yahoo.com

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  35. Skoj (pronounced Skoy) is a Swedish word that means: “just for fun”!

    chrissoolee@yahoo.com

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  36. They would save me from using paper towels which is not eco-friendly.

    knittingmomof3 (AT) gmail (DOT) com

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  37. I am an email subscriber.

    knittingmomof3 (AT) gmail (DOT) com

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  38. It can hold 15x it's weight. Wow.
    alsdgravenhof@hotmail.com

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  39. I voted for you! I hope you win!

    knittingmomof3 (AT) gmail (DOT) com

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  40. I am a subscriber.
    alsdgravenhof@hotmail.com

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  41. We would use them in our home.

    knittingmomof3 (AT) gmail (DOT) com

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  42. I will be using this myself.
    alsdgravenhof@hotmail.com

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  43. They are made from natural materials, so good for the planet.

    knittingmomof3 (AT) gmail (DOT) com

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  44. It is diswasher and washing machine safe.
    alsdgravenhof@hotmail.com

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  45. Your button is on my blog: http://www.rundpinne.blogspot.com

    knittingmomof3 (AT) gmail (DOT) com

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  46. I like that SKOY is reusable and washable it can last a very long time

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  47. these would be for me, I clean everything all the time as a stay at home Mom

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  48. I like that they are made from natural materials and are biodegradable.

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  49. I would keep these for myself

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  50. I also like their Happeez clipper 3 pack

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  51. I love that they are reusable and also biodegradable

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  52. I'd love to use these in my kitchen, I've been looking for a good alternative cleaning cloth

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  53. I like that SKOY was started my two stay at home moms in CA!

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  54. I like that they are reusable. I use way too many paper towels

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  55. dmlxray@yahoo.comJanuary 16, 2009 7:16 AM

    i luv that you can keep it clean and germ free

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  56. dmlxray@yahoo.comJanuary 16, 2009 7:17 AM

    i subscribe

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  57. I love that it's durable, reusable and biodegradable. Plus, it's natural!

    thanks

    addeviant006 at gmail dot com

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  58. i like that it's biodegradeable.

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  59. This would be for me to use to clean up after my toddler. He's messy!

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  60. I love that this is a "green" product... I don't like buying paper towels b/c I can't stand wasting and using something that will end up in a land fill... we use napkins for pretty much everything, but I would def. use these!

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  61. I'd keep these for my family and my kitchen:)

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  62. SKOY products were created by two stay-at-home moms living in Encinitas, California. They were, like me, digusted by the # of paper towels being wasted and created SKOY!

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  63. Your button's on my blog!
    http://britzy.wordpress.com/

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  64. I voted for you.
    alsdgravenhof@hotmail.com

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  65. We only use microfiber cloths to clean, but these are better and are biodegradable- I would love to make the switch!

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  66. They would be for me to clean with

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  67. They are dishwasher and washer/dryer safe and dry quickly so they don't grow bacteria

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  68. I would love these for our kitchen. I am always looking for things that are more earth friendly :)

    chopf712@yahoo.com

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  69. I like the fact that it is microwave, dishwasher and washer/dryer safe to clean it

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  70. They come in nice colors and are available at a retailer in my state!

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  71. I have you button on my sidebar
    http://adaywithtwo.blogspot.com/

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  72. I like that they dry quickly - no stink!

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  73. These would be for my family.

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  74. I sooo love that they are natural AND 100% biodegradable.

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  75. Definitely for me, but I might be generous enough to give my mom 1, but only 1...lol.

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  76. Skoy was started by 2 stay-at-home moms!

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  77. Button on my sidebar!

    http://confessions-stayathomemom.blogspot.com

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  78. I like that they are reusable. thanks.

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  79. I love that it's green and reusable!

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  80. These will be for me to use around our house

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  81. Skoy was created by 2 stay at home moms in California.

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  82. I love how it is reusable--we are really trying to be more of a green family and these would be a great addition to our house

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  83. I voted for you for breakthrough performance

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  84. Got your button on my blog http://tinyurl.com/5t9lye

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  85. These would be for me and I will also share a couple with my sister

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  86. Skoy cloths are easy to clean as they can be put in the dishwasher or washer/dryer

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  87. I think the best thing about them would be the ability to wash them and use them again and again.

    clynsg at yahoo.com

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  88. I am a subscriber.

    clynsg at yahoo.com

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  89. I love the fact I can use them over and over. Will save on paper towels.

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  90. I would certainly use them myself, but would probably at least show them to my daughters so they could decide if they wanted to try them.

    clynsg at yahoo.com

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  91. I learned the word means just for fun in Swedish.

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  92. They are the product of 2 stay at home moms from CA.

    clynsg at yahoo.com

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  93. How awesome I hate the smell that my cloths and sponges get!! Great item! summrob1@aol.com

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  94. I am a subscriber! summrob1@aol.com

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  95. I have your button! summrob1@aol.com

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  96. I love the fact you can reuse these

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  97. This product would be mine - all mine

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  98. I think I love everything about these. Replacing paper towels is huge to me, made from natural materials is also very important.
    jeanilynne at gmail dot com

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  99. I am an email subscriber
    jeanilynne at gmail dot com

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  100. blogged this giveaway here:
    http://bloggyfinds.blogspot.com/
    jeanilynne at gmail dot com

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  101. twittered this giveaway - bloggyfinds
    (jeanilynne at gmail dot com)

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  102. I voted for you for breakthrough performance
    jeanilynne at gmail dot com

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  103. I definitely will be the one using these.
    jeanilynne at gmail dot com

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  104. Skoy cloths are clorine-free and they used water based colors and inks.
    jeanilynne at gmail dot com

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  105. your button is on my sidebar here:
    http://bloggyfinds.blogspot.com
    (jeanilynne at gmail dot com)

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  106. saves 15 rolls of paper towels! My husband loves his paper towels and maybe these would break his habit

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  107. I love that they are reusable and 100% BIODEGRADABLE! That's awesome!

    treflea4 at gmail dot com

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  108. I'm a suscriber.

    treflea4 at gmail dot com

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  109. I would split these between me and my mom.

    treflea4 at gmail dot com

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  110. They got their business' name from the word Skoj (pronounced Skoy), which is a Swedish word that means: “just for fun”!

    treflea4 at gmail dot com

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  111. Thanks for the giveaway! I need some re-usable towels in my kitchen.

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  112. These would be used in my home.

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  113. I like that Skoy was started by two stay at home moms.

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  114. I like that they are more absorbent than microfiber cloths and are not synthetic!

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  115. I have your banner on my blog.

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  116. please enter me right on in for a set thay are realy grate i have well a set that well right now are in the wash being clean i had them now for i say abt 7 mo's and well any time thay get to funky i just pop them in the wash to get clean and well thay are just to grate

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  117. I LOVE that you can clean them in the dishwasher!

    chani.adams(at)gmail.com

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  118. I subscribe.

    chani.adams(at)gmail.com

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  119. These would be for me!

    chani.adams(at)gmail.com

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  120. It's quickly compostable!

    chani.adams(at)gmail.com

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  121. i like that they are made of natural materials versus the microfiber cloths. thanks for the info.


    barbaraeford@yahoo.com

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  122. these would absolutely be for me


    barbaraeford@yahoo.com

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  123. i am a subscriber


    barbaraeford@yahoo.com

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  124. i love that they are good for the environment

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  125. http://twitter.com/valerie2350/status/1125248886

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  126. button
    http://sweeps4bloggers.blogspot.com/

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  127. I love that they are re-usable!

    elissa at huebert dot org

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  128. These would be for me and my kitchen.

    elissa at huebert dot org

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  129. Subscriber!
    elissa at huebert dot org

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  130. I also learned that it dries quickly, so it is not a breeding ground for bacteria.

    elissa at huebert dot org

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  131. i LOVE that its earth friendly in so many ways!

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  132. I like that it is dishwasher and washer/dryer safe. Great way to keeps germs away!

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  133. If I win, these will be used in my kitchen!

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  134. I like that it is biodegradeable.

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  135. I love that they can be used so many times.

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  136. I have been looking for a way to reduce our paper towel usage. I love the fact that this will help me do that and that it is completely biodegradable.

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  137. I like that these save so much on disposable paper towels, yet don't get yucky like the cloth towels that don't always come clean in the laundry the way I would like them to.

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  138. These would be for my entire family.

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  139. I've never seen these before but they look great! I think my favorite "feature" would be that the SKOY cloth has an absorption factor of 15x its own weight...WOW!!!

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  140. I love that I can usse them more than once.

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  141. I blogged about this on my Fantastic Friday blog giveaway list at http://sarahspeakssavvysahmreviews.blogspot.com/2009/01/fantastic-friday_16.html

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  142. I love that one cloth replces 15 rolls of papertowel and more absorbent than microfiber!

    aandsrempel@yahoo.ca

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  143. i have your button on my sidebar

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  144. I love the fact that SKOY cloths are dishwasher and washer and dryer safe! They are easy to keep clean and then re-use!

    Nancy
    allibrary at (aol ) dot (com)

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  145. I'm a subscriber - thank you!

    Nancy
    allibrary at (aol ) dot (com)

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  146. I voted for you in the Dotties - good luck!

    Nancy
    allibrary at (aol ) dot (com)

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  147. These would be for me (and my DH) to clean our home. Yes, he cleans too :) !

    Nancy
    allibrary at (aol ) dot (com)

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  148. I am also impressed that a SKOY cloth can absorb up to 15 times its own weight in liquid!

    Nancy
    allibrary at (aol ) dot (com)

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  149. I love the fact they are reusable, save time and waste by not using so many papertowels. uheeter at comcast.net

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  150. I also love the fact that they are not a breeding ground for bacteria -- that's why I don't like to use sponges or regular washcloths. uheeter at comcast.net

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  151. These would be for our family - maybe the design would make it more fun for the kids to help clean up more:) uheeter at comcast.net

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  152. I'm a subscriber, uheeter at comcast.net

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  153. I voted for you! uheeter at comcast.net

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  154. I like how absorbant they are (I'm used to using rags).

    ikkinlala AT yahoo DOT ca

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  155. kathemc(at)gmail(dot)comJanuary 17, 2009 9:00 AM

    I love their absorbency -- not all cloths are as absorbent (much less more absorbent) than paper towels!

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  156. kathemc(at)gmail(dot)comJanuary 17, 2009 9:00 AM

    subscriber

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  157. kathemc(at)gmail(dot)comJanuary 17, 2009 9:00 AM

    For me, for use throughout the house!

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  158. kathemc(at)gmail(dot)comJanuary 17, 2009 9:02 AM

    I love that Skoj (pronounced Skoy) is a Swedish word that means: “just for fun”!

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  159. I like that I can reuse these plus I can microwave the SKOY cloth regularly (kills germs). It is also dishwasher and washer/dryer safe.

    priscillawallace at sbcglobal dot net

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  160. I subscribe by email

    priscillawallace at sbcglobal dot net

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  161. I will use these in our home. I may share with my mil.

    priscillawallace at sbcglobal dot net

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  162. something else, SKOY cloth is a chlorine-free product using water-based colors and inks.

    priscillawallace at sbcglobal dot net

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