Black Diamond Floor Cleaning System-Gratitude Giveaway #2

Believe it or not, after I posted about this table,

I received a comment (I like those, by the way), from a reader who wanted to know how I kept my floors so clean.  I never really answered her, because the the truthful answer I wanted to give was…careful photo editing!  In fact, since this post, pregnancy woes began, and things have gotten dirtier and dirtier.  I’m wondering if the people at Black Diamond have been spying on me, and know this, because they approached me about trying out their new floor cleaning system.  When they said they had some to share with my readers, I said “great”!  We are probably all stressing a little bit about the condition of our homes during the holidays and want to be able to have things ready for company.  (Except I still need help with my clutter, bathrooms, and laundry.  Anyone???)

This is what my floor usually looks like…yikes!

This floor systems is ideally designed for wood and laminate floors.  I told the Black Diamond folks, that I only have tile, so they were kind enough to include some grout cleaner, and some granite cleaner, for my massive kitchen island.  Both of which work nicely.  All of the products are supposed to be “safe” (alcohol and ammonia free) which is great, since I have so many young “helpers.”  I also like that most of the products don’t have to be rinsed off.  That is a huge time saver!  If you want to see the floor system in action, you can watch a funny video, here.

I did try the cleaner out on my tile floors (even though it is designed for wood and laminate).  I’m guessing that it might not be the best for the grout, but I used it to spot clean my tile, and it worked really well!  (Side note for the friendly reader who thinks I have clean floors:  The one thing we have tried to do, is be careful about using a lot of regular cleaners in the grout, they seem to attract dirt.  We often just mop with water, or vinegar….that is when we actually mop).  It was great for those crusty spots that mysteriously appear around my daughter’s high chair, that don’t usually come off with out some elbow grease.

The mop/broom device, is really smooth and easy to use.  I like using it as a dry mop, too.  It gets all the dust and stuff that you don’t always get with a broom (then I just get the broom and dustpan to sweep up the pile at the end).  The pads are removable and machine washable.  A few years ago, everyone was excited about the disposable pads in cleaning systems, but not only do these work better, and are better for the environment, I love that I don’t have to keep investing in more product – something that commercial janitorial service companies use.  That held me back when I tried other swiffer-type systems.  This also glides much more smoothly than those did.

If I have one complaint, it is with the packaging.  It’s clamshell case comes with what looked to be a brilliant idea…only it didn’t work.  It has perforation, where you are supposed to be able to tear the plastic open.  Only mine wouldn’t tear at the perforation.  Just everywhere else (I think I eventually had to wait for my husband and his knife).  And don’t ignore the warning about sharp edges when opened.  My fingers can attest to that.

So, once you get in the package, I’m sure you are going to love your WOW!  Wood floor cleaning system from Black Diamond!  And, not one, but TWO of you are going to get your very own to try out for FREE!  If you don’t want to wait for our giveaway to end, you can find a Wal-Mart near you that carries these products.  Don’t forget to download the $2 off coupon here.

So here are the details of the giveaway:

This giveaway is open to anyone in the US.  I’m giving you lots of chances to enter.  Please leave a separate comment for each entry and make sure your email is in your profile or in your comment.  Thanks!

1st entry-Tell me what housework you need the most help with through this holiday season.

Additional entries–

• Follow my blog  (I’m almost at 400 followers), or tell me if you are already following.
• Follow me on Twitter, and tweet anything (kind or informative) to me @myinsanity.
• Follow me on Facebook.
• Follow Black Diamond on Twitter.
• Follow Black Diamond on Facebook.

That means you can enter to win up to 6 times, and remember, 2 winners will be chosen!  Because of the craziness of this holiday week, I am going to let all of the Gratitude Giveaways run until midnight, on Monday Nov. 30.  Then on my b-day (Dec. 1), I will announce all of the winners.

Don’t forget about the other giveaways, and remember my Big-Hearted Holiday Project.  I still need lots of donations, if I am going to be able to do much for these families this Christmas.  Thanks for your support!