Is It Worth It? Trying Zero Waste | Blueland First Impression & Review

[@tiffanymcnerlin157]

Have you tried Blueland? Lmk your thoughts ♡ UPDATE 1/22/2021: 1. I added timestamps in the description since this is a longer video. Hopefully this will help you navigate around, especially if you just want to watch specific segments. 2. I have repurchased the hand and dish soaps from Blueland in bulk. I really do enjoy both of these products still to this day. The laundry tabs I only use for hand-washing purposes and wouldn't repurchase. If anyone has an alternative to a reliable laundry product then please lmk. That is still something I'm on the lookout for. I'm more than halfway through the multi-surface cleaner, and the bottle is still intact. I've read from many of you, including some friends, that the bottle has cracked/broken on them. I'm sorry you had to deal with that :( I read on a Reddit group that some people save old cleaning bottles when they're empty, and just purchase the cleaning tabs from Blueland. I think once my bottle breaks (bc it seems like an impending doom at this point lmfao) then I think I'll just repurpose an old bottle to do the job. Happy cleaning folks! Stay safe.

[@2020Dumpsterfire]

I know it’s been 3 years but if you’re still looking for a laundry alternative I really recommend meliora unscented and their oxygen booster. I also have sensitive skin and I won’t use anything else, would say put it in some warm water first just to help dissolve it but my mom washes with it on cold no problem. I only really use Blueland hand soap, I’ve tried their dish washer pods and those are trash, chalky residue build up all on my dishes.

[@mykdoesstuff]

Thanks for sharing! Couple months in on my plastic reduction goal. I've been doing 2 tablets for my laundry with a large load and noticed they come out clean. I think they recommend 2 tablets for medium to large sized loads. I use dropps with blueland for their fabric softener & oxy boost products. Fabric softener has the scents that help the laundry smell clean Also noticed that the dish soap is AWESOME at cleaning stale shaker cups (even better than dawn)

[@tiffanymcnerlin157]

Thank you for watching! I love their dish soap too! :D In retrospect, I should have used two tablets per load as well, especially since I have very hard water. But Dropps is a brand I use too! I actually just filmed a video today reviewing their new active wash laundry pods haha

[@jenniferzevia317]

also add borax and washing soda..They come in paper/cardboard packaging & make a big difference, they will nicely compliment the tablets from blue land.! and super huge kudo's for caring about the environment!

[@BrightStar717]

This was a very thoughtful and detailed review. Really great job on this. Thank you for this info :)

[@tiffanymcnerlin157]

Thank you for watching! ☺️

[@EK-rz2xp]

Thanks for showing the diff temps for the laundry pods! I also just got one of the multipurpose spray bottles and its so disappointing because it leaks from the tip and I've only shaken it a little while waiting for the pod to dissolve.

[@tiffanymcnerlin157]

Thank you for watching! The leaky bottle on my hand soap isn't a problem for me anymore b/c it doesn't get moved often. However, I can see how that would be a big issue for the cleaning bottles :(

[@missyoobini]

This is such a detailed and helpful review!! Thank you so much!

[@tiffanymcnerlin157]

Thank you for watching! 😃☺️

[@lesliem.6147]

hi! i just found you, but love your clear descriptions, conscientious “big picture” look at products and lovable vibes. keep it up! (will definitely be trying out the blueland hand soap and dishwasher products thanks to your review).

[@tiffanymcnerlin157]

Hey! That's great! These are the products I still repeatedly purchase from them. Thank you for the kind words :)

[@poopyrose8180]

Great review!! I'm thinking of trying the hand soap, but I'll be getting a different dispenser I found on Etsy

[@tiffanymcnerlin157]

Thank you! Yes, I would definitely recommend the hand soaps. I've purchased the refills and like all the scents. Buying a different dispenser is a great idea since the Blueland one sometimes leaks. I need one more so I'll look into that too ☺️🙏🏼

[@marcoslopez9582]

My BF just bought me a blueland set and yes… I SHAKED THE BOTTLE 😂… wish I would’ve seen this video first. Great Review btw… I also like how the company is very upfront with its products capabilities to sanitize/desinfect. So far love the hand soap and spray cleaners

[@reaganneely6799]

Just wanted to say that I found this video really helpful! Thanks!!

[@tiffanymcnerlin157]

Thank you for watching! ☺️✌

[@diakent5807]

I love blue land. The soap is great but the cleaner bottles are going to break at the fill line. The spray nozzle is gonna crap out and leak too. I've gone through 3 bottles. I still use the cleaner I just recycle a different bottle and put it in there with water. It's pretty good multisurface cleaner but I dont think the bathroom one cleans well enough for my liking.

[@tiffanymcnerlin157]

I love the hand soap and dish soap. Actually repurchased those in bulk! The multi-surface bottle hasn't broken on me yet *fingers crossed lol* (halfway through) but I have heard from many people that it breaks easily. Sorry you had to go through so many bottles :( I didn't purchase the bathroom cleaner bc, like you said, I heard it isn't that great.

[@kathym6969]

Contact them and they will replace the broken bottle. I had the same issue breaking at the fill line.

[@diakent5807]

@@kathym6969 i have twice and they replaced it each time but the point is to create less waste so i dont want a bottle i have to keep replacing.

[@kathym6969]

@@diakent5807 ..they told me it seemed to be a design flaw..they have new bottles..let's see! Hope you get better ones

[@nancya4998]

They came out with new bottles that don’t have the seam around the top. I got one recently. So far, so good.

[@samanthaberry4933]

This was very helpful! Thanks so much! I am in the beginning of my goal to reduce our household waste. I have ordered the Blueland products and am waiting for them to arrive. Did you ever find a better alternative for laundry detergent?

[@GCAT01Living]

Thank you so much for the review! I really like that you show using each of the products too!

[@georgette-fe6bl]

I've also had problems with the bottles...the bottles and pumps are not "forever" as advertised ..I've had to replace my hand soap pump 2 times- they are plastic and when they break, they contribute to the plastic problem.

[@bennyton2560]

nice when they break their promises themselves. that plump looks plastic

[@whoahanant]

I keep getting ads for it and I finally decided to look into it cause I'm constantly annoyed at the amount of plastic bottles that just get wasted every time. I try to use the spray or other bottles for something but you can only have so many bottles used for something else lol. I wonder if they were to change their laundry tabs to powder they might work better in cold washes? I wouldn't mind buying the tabs and just crushing them into a new container if that works but it could be a good idea for them to do since powder could work the same in warm and cold washes if it worked.

[@m.e.kitson2188]

It's not really the suds that cleans the problem is we are used to chemical smells so all you can smell is the actual fabric ...it understandable we have been taught that way

[@andreag490]

Thanks for your honest review. I really appreciate it!

[@iluvubb247]

The spray bottles were leaking from the tip after the first fill. They also seemed a bit flimsy. Let’s see how long they’re going to last me. The spray is not very good either, it needs improvement. Everything else seems to be good! I’m happy with everything I have ordered so far. I love their tins!

[@goose7574]

Thank you so much for doing this video. I was thinking of getting the entire package, but I'm going to stick with my Tide for sure. I live in the country, have a dog and an 8 year old, so getting things clean (and also smelling nice- I'm somebody who likes a scent), is really important. I have started incorporating distilled vinegar with my cleaning (like cleaning my shower glass specifically, using blue Dawn and distilled vinegar mixed with water, makes an awesome cleaner for showers, but I HATE the smell of vinegar, so I wouldn't want to use it everywhere). Have you tried Meyers cleaners before? I was personally shocked with their multi surface cleaner, and just curious if you've used it and could compare this one, to that one. And if you haven't tried it before, and want to try something different, try it. I hate to say, I wasn't much of a "natural" cleaner person. Just stuck in my ways I guess, and also how I was raised, in the 80's Haha! Anyhoo, just FYI the Meyers Basil scent, smells good (nothing like actual basil, hahaha!). Kind of a mix between floral & soap, I think. They have a lavender, but I really can't do lavender, because it gives me a Headache. I've also heard that the Lemon Verbena smells good, but I live in a small town and it's always gone, so I haven't tried it.

[@tiffanymcnerlin157]

Thank you for watching! Yea I'm using Tide as well b/c it's the best at cleaning clothes. Still on the lookout for a more sustainable option. I have tried Meyer's before, but not their multi surface cleaner. I like their soaps! Nothing compares to Dawn in cleaning power, but Meyer's is still nice. I'm just trying to cut out single-use plastics so that's why I've enjoyed Blueland so far (with the exception of the laundry tabs haha).

[@goose7574]

Thanks again for doing this video. Like you said, the bottles like really pretty, and that's whst initially drew me in. I also like how they are labeled, and aren't your typical store bottles. I'm actually thinking of just buying the package with the 3 bottles, and the dish concentrate. Then I can try those things one, and go from there. Worst case scenario, I can reuse the "pretty" bottles with my Windex, Meyers Counter cleaner, and 409 for the bath. Are you still using these products? Can I ask what you used before? For your regular cleaning? Countertops/glass, etc. I usually use 409, Windex, a toilet bowl cleaner (a more bleach scented one in the funky shaped toilet bottle), a liquid dishwasher cleaner, liquid Tide, liquid fabric softener (Downy). Sorry to ask so many questions. Thanks for any input!

[@tiffanymcnerlin157]

The questions don't bother me so you're good! lol I did post a recent update to these products up above in my "pinned" comment. I repurchased the hand and dish soaps. I haven't tried the dishwasher concentrate but that is up next once I run out of my current stash. I'm going to try Blueland's product b/c I hear great things. The multi surface cleaner is great and I use it on normal kitchen countertops/stove/tables/etc, but not on tough stuff. I really haven't had the chance for that. A lot of people say the bottles break easily so keep that in mind. Mine hasn't broken yet, but it worries me haha some people just buys the tabs and repurpose their old cleaning bottles instead. I still use Windex b/c the bottle has lasted forever! It will be years before I need to purchase a glass cleaner, but will look for sustainable options when that time arises. I typically use a bleach product when cleaning the bathroom just to make sure everything is disinfected. In terms of household products, I'm on the lookout for plastic-free bathroom cleaners (that have strong cleaning power) and laundry cleaning options.

[@ReallyRayven]

I just bought Blueland’s line and I wasn’t in love with a few of the products. I noticed the laundry tabs made my clothes rough and stiff... which was super weird.

[@tiffanymcnerlin157]

Yea I still haven't used all of my laundry tablets :( they don't work for my washing machine (cold + hard water), so I just use them whenever I need to hand-wash some pieces. Overall, they're just not worth it. I have repurchased the hand and dish soap though, and I would like to test their dishwasher tablets in the future. Have you tried those by any chance?

[@ReallyRayven]

@@tiffanymcnerlin157 I LOVE the dishwasher tablets! That I will definitely repurchase since the tin it comes with is nice and inconspicuous too. I realized hand soaps can be diluted to make foaming soap as long as you have that specific pump, so I probably won't get that or the sprays again. Sad when I wanted to really love their products

[@jenniferzevia317]

i think the laundry soap is great it just helps alot & very nicely compliments adding borax and washing soda with it....and you are still going plastic free.

[@Drebe73]

I’m disappointed with the foaming hand soap. Takes 8 pumps to get any lather and I don’t feel like it even breaks down dirt or oil. Really wanted to love it.

[@tiffanymcnerlin157]

Oh dang I'm sorry 😧 I only need two pumps for a normal amount of lather. Do you think the product/dispenser might be faulty or something?

[@ronisueschannel2814]

@@tiffanymcnerlin157 I wonder if having harder water makes it less foamy?

[@tiffanymcnerlin157]

@@ronisueschannel2814 it does. I've come to realize this and have since had to use more laundry product due to it 🤷‍♀️🥴

[@corym.m.3084]

Or just dissolve the laundry tablets in a cup of water first and throw it in before washing. It’s really not that complicated

[@integrity7x70]

Nothing beats dawn

[@luz5897]

Have you tried or heard of dropps laundry detergent pods? Great company and easy to use!

[@tiffanymcnerlin157]

Yes, I have! I actually plan on trying that brand next. I keep getting their ads so I'm tempted haha

[@lisarichardson6307]

I wasn’t happy with the bottles so I use empty method bottles and they hold up great

[@lseh]

I recently found out, via an appliance repair person, that pods like Tide pods, are really bad for machines.

[@tiffanymcnerlin157]

Oh that's interesting. Did that person say why? Thank you!

[@lseh]

@@tiffanymcnerlin157 the casing doesn’t always break down I think? I’ll try to find the post for you.

[@lseh]

Here is her TiKTok video. They can be used but you need to regularly clean the machine to prevent it getting gunned up. vm.tiktok.com/ZMd47PeXS/ She also has a video on no suds in washer machines. vm.tiktok.com/ZMd4WwuXt/ Stinky smell laundry vm.tiktok.com/ZMd478Hhd/ Either way, I agree, it didn’t look like your mat got clean with the tablets. Just thought I’d pass on her account to you as you may enjoy her content. 🙂

[@tiffanymcnerlin157]

Thank you! Sorry I didn't see the notification until just now. I'll definitely check the links out ☺️🙏

[@tiffanymcnerlin157]

I also think traditional pods used by big laundry corps are made from a thin layer of plastic (if I'm not mistaken). So they don't fully dissolve and just get washed into our waterways. I wonder how repair techs feel about the more eco-friendly pods 🤔

[@LookTheresJosh]

I work at Blueland and we get endless emails on broken bottles and defective pumps/nozzles. Don’t buy it cause it’s so expensive plus the material is cheap

[@tiffanymcnerlin157]

Good to know. Thanks! I only bought one bottle, and it hasn't broken yet, but I hear they break often. I just repurpose old cleaning bottles now and that works out fine 👍

[@Divani524]

I have used it for more than a year and so far I ok. I love the hand soap I have one in each bathroom and planing on using it for Christmas gifts. We use the laundry and dish detergent love both.

[@douglasgallardojr4759]

If you work there, don't undermine your employer.

[@akhazaey6501]

Hi Dear. please help me. I use Blueland hand foam soap tablets, But when the prepared solution is placed at a temperature lower than 10 degrees Celsius, it freezes and becomes scaly. Why?

[@Nanitamochi]

Gotta love that intro

[@kimetsitty4680]

Did the dish soap powder make you cough?

[@tiffanymcnerlin157]

Hey! Yes, it did but only recently. I'm going to be making a pt2 to this video and will be mentioning that bc people shouldn't be breathing that kind of stuff in. The only way I combat the dust is to pour the powder as close to the dish as possible and at a slow pace.

[@laza8675]

i would have tried 2 tablets when washing clothes, and disolve it beforehand

[@zeuslgn]

You remind me of Jessie Ennis on Mythic Quest. 😊

[@freedom4063]

I tried a diffrent brand . Says 15 min but its been 1 hour now and still not finish dissolving lmaao

[@douglasgallardojr4759]

The products work better if you use distilled or similar water. Hard water will cause the soap to lose its effectiveness.

[@tiffanymcnerlin157]

While this is true, not everyone has access to distilled water

[@douglasgallardojr4759]

@@tiffanymcnerlin157 They sell it at the grocery store for less than a dollar. Everyone who has access to a grocery store has access to distilled water.

[@tiffanymcnerlin157]

@@douglasgallardojr4759 and what kind of container does that come in?

[@douglasgallardojr4759]

@@tiffanymcnerlin157 Sure, that's valid, but it didn't negate the fact that it's available. It's possible to obtain distilled water through other methods as well, including boiling it yourself. The point is that the products work best with clean water. No need to argue the facts.

[@tiffanymcnerlin157]

@@douglasgallardojr4759 I used filtered water with these products, apart from the water used in my dishwasher and washing machine

[@alexandracorbett6658]

This is not worth it. Pretty much Blueland is an example of greenwashing. The dishsoap pouches say "compostable" on the side but they aren't. They have plastic on the inside. So dumb. I can't believe I wasted money on this. I am just trying to buy soap in paper.

[@animation01boy]

I like your vibe

[@wc3415]

It already exists, it’s called a bar of soap. And a bar of soap is 10x cheaper

[@tiffanymcnerlin157]

Ok

[@Divani524]

The only different is that the foam last longer than the bar and doesn’t accumulate bacteria.