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pretty privy- week 4

by sarah, February 25, 2010

 

ever wonder what the bathrooms of the method co-founders look like? what about the real-life w.c.'s of other people against dirty? well, we want to show you in our weekly “pretty privy” post!


suzanne, our lovely fragrance director, is the queen of this stunning loo. wonder if the color of our new hand wash was inspired by her beautiful boudoir?  suzanne has been a person against dirty for 4 years. take a peek at how she keeps her privy pretty.


method- favorite method bathroom product and why?
suzanne-  eucalyptus mint scrub fragrance because the eucalyptus is so true and reminds me of growing up near orange groves lined by eucalyptus trees


method- bathroom cleaning tip your mama taught you?
suzanne- clean your bathroom every day…you never know who might stop by unexpectedly


method- soap or shaving cream?
suzanne- shaving gel for sure- a girl needs smooth legs!


method- bath or shower?
suzanne-  I love a hot bath after a good workout…but when pressed for time- a steaming hot shower feels great too!


method- be honest, do you take calls in the bathroom?
suzanne- never!

if you have a stylish powder room - or just a WC you’re particularly proud of - we would love to see it! submit your pic* to info@methodhome.com if you're selected, we’ll send you a loo crew kit.
 
*remember these “picture privy” tips: we will need a high res photo: turn on the lights, open the windows, avoid a flash, and have fun!

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pretty privy- week 3

by sarah, February 18, 2010

 

ever wonder what the bathrooms of the method co-founders look like? what about the real-life w.c.'s of other people against dirty? well, we want to show you in our weekly “pretty privy” post!


meet whitney, one-half the brains (and beauty) behind the fabulous blog rookie moms and co-author of the Rookie Moms Handbook. she is also a proud method “person against dirty.” take a look below at how she keeps her privy pretty.

method- favorite method bathroom product and why?
whitney- i use all-surface wipes when the toilet bowl is a victim of my 5-year old son's poor aim.  i feel good about keeping them in the cupboards that my kids    can access because they are not laden with harsh chemicals. and pink grapefruit scent? it smells fresh, not institutional.

 


method- bathroom cleaning tip your mama taught you?

whitney- elbow grease! you can't clean a tub without it.


method- bidet or biwhat?

whitney- biwhat!  seriously, how do you get dry after you do that? is there a towel hanging by the toilet? does the next person who visits the bathroom know what you just used that towel for?


method- bath or shower?

whitney- shower.  baths are nice for vacations, but a shower is a daily wake-up ritual that i require to get started.


method - be honest, do you take calls in the bathroom?

whitney- for sure i did while growing up, but these days, i try to set limits on how much multi-tasking i'm willing to do.


 


 

 

 


if you have a stylish powder room - or just a WC you’re particularly proud of - we would love to see it! submit your pic* to info@methodhome.com if you're selected, we’ll email you a quick questionnaire to fill out.
 
*remember these privy picture tips - we will need a hi-res photo. turn on the lights, open the windows, avoid a flash, and have fun!



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what’s so smart about laundry?

by annab, February 16, 2010

 

 

one of our unsung heroes here at method is fred. fred works on our formulations team, and not to brag or anything, but in his life before method, he developed the first oxiclean® liquid! we are lucky enough to have fred on our team now, and for the past year, he has focused solely on creating the stellar formula for our new laundry detergent. i sat down to pick his brain about what makes our formula better than the rest.

Q- hi fred! Method laundry detergent is here. how excited are you?
A- this project is the coolest thing i’ve ever worked on. now that  this ultra-concentrated detergent has rolled out, it seems the “ultra” theme keeps coming up - i’m ultra pleased that we’ve managed to make laundry ”handy”. the pump is ultra easy, just one hand to use. it’s ultra portable for folks on the go (even if it’s to your mom’s or the ’mat). we’re starting to see people blogging about how they have discovered that method laundry detergent eliminates the need for an extra product for those tough spots and stains. ultra effective! seriously, we’ve heard about grass, garage greases and oils, blood, ink and marker, and that’s just NOT your typical foodie stuff. so give it a go as your pre-treat strategy as well. what can method laundry detergent do for you today?

making life easier and greener, like that, gives me and all of us here at method the ultra satisfaction.

Q- what is so much “SMARTER” about method laundry detergent?
A- there are a whole lot of smart ideas in there, but i think my favorite is that the formula is more efficient at how it approaches the fabric and soil. it gets more work out of less material. so that means super clean clothes with less product than conventional 2x detergents. minimizing the requirement at the washing machine level has translated into minimization all along the packaging and supply line. less packaging, less energy into raw material and manufacture, less fuel and shipping, all equals less waste!

Q – what does ‘ultra concentrated’ mean?
A –it’s 8x!!!  our formula is 4x more concentrated than traditional 2x, and 8x more concentrated than old 1x formulations.

Q – how’d you make it so concentrated?
A – it wasn’t easy! quite a few man-years of development have gone into just investigating material functionalities and compatibilities for method® laundry detergent with smartclean™ technology. this detergent is pushing the limits of concentration, and that’s about all i can say here. the rest is covered in our patent application.

Q – how is it that such a little bit works?  and why does it work so well?
A – we redesigned laundry detergent so it works in a whole new way. getting your clothes clean requires cleaning agents (aka surfactants). surfactants bond to dirt and stains in the wash, lifting them up to be carried away by water.

traditional detergent’s cleaning agents are on the inside in little balls and water is on the outside. for those cleaning agents to work, the cells have to break open to release the surfactants, which requires agitation and time… and is a little hit-or-miss…. not all surfactants break through which means you use (and waste) more detergent than you really need.
                                                
our smartclean technology™ formula is designed to be inside-out with cleaning agents outside, water inside. this allows cleaning agents to get to work right away – once released into the wash, they’re like magnets immediately drawn to dirt and stains. and unlike traditional detergent, more of our cleaning agents are used. that’s why you can use so much less and still get a great clean!

Q- so now that you have revolutionized laundry what are your next plans fred?
A- it’s safe to say you’ll be seeing more news from method in the laundry aisle. stay tuned!

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pretty privy - week 2

by sarah, February 11, 2010

 

ever wonder what the bathrooms of the method co-founders look like? what about our fabulous eco –lifestyle expert, danny seo? well, we want to show you in our weekly “pretty privy” post!

this isn’t just any stylish wash room, this is eco lifestyle expert danny seo’s dapper john. danny resides in pennsylvania and has been a person against dirty since the beginning. check out his super eco chic boudoir!

method: favorite method bathroom product and why?
 
danny:  i know everyone is obsessed with the shower spray, but I really love le scrub. i'm all about elbow grease cleaning. i like the marble dust as a mild abrasive because i feel like i'm scrubbing away all those water stains, drops of toothpaste and grime. i also love the little insert on the top of the bottle where i can store the sponge.

method: bathroom cleaning tip your mama taught you?
 
danny: not sure this is a cleaning tip, but i always remember as a child when the cold water was running down the drain as i waited for it warm up to shower, she would have  me fill up a watering can as to not waste water. after i showered, it was my job to walk around the house and make sure all the houseplants got a drink of water.  


method: to pass the time- sudoku or crossword puzzle?
 
danny: i'm a vegetarian.  i don't need to waste time for things like that if you know what i mean.

method: bath or shower?
 
danny: shower everyday, and i'll take a bath if i'm feeling ill or it's just really, really cold outside. for people who feel guilty taking baths because it uses more water than a shower, here's my tip: give the dog a bath when you're done. the soapy water is just fine for him.

method: be honest, do you take calls in the bathroom?
 
danny: i do everything via email from my house, so--yes--i will reply on my blackberry.


if you have a stylish powder room - or just a WC you’re particularly proud of - we would love to see it! submit your pic* to info@methodhome.com if you're selected, we’ll email you a quick questionnaire to fill out.
 
*remember these “picture privy” tips: we will need a high res photo: turn on the lights, open the windows, avoid a flash, and have fun!

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hand wash ambush

by annab, February 9, 2010

 

with all this laundry detergent talk,  you might not have realized that we have another new super star product on shelves.  it’s our moisturizing hand wash! to tell you the truth, we were so excited about our laundry detergent, we didn’t have a chance to announce moisturizing yet.  luckily method lust and the dieline spotted it and did their own write ups. nice eagle eye guys!


this little ‘bean’ will look adorable by your sink and will naturally soften and clean your hands.  what else would you expect from us?  we use natural ingredients like aloe, honey and plant-based moisturizers to soften and hydrate your hands.


it comes in two new scents: cucumber + aloe and coconut cream + honey. yum.  makes  me want to wash my hands right now.


as always, our moisturizing hand wash contains no dirty ingredients like triclosan or EDTA or animal by- products. the formula is biodegradable and the packaging recyclable.  and of course we would never test on animals.


want to try it out? sign up to become a person against dirty in the next 24 hours (starting...now 1:03pm) and i will email you a code for a free bottle of our new moisturizing hand wash when you purchase any other method products from www.methodhome.com. valid for usa and canada. **announcement free hand wash reward is now CLOSED, you can still sign up to be a person against dirty to potentially recieve samples and other goodies. 


ps. this is for new people against dirty.  if you are already a person against dirty look in your inboxes for a special somethin'-somethin' soon and get your friends to sign up!

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stars, stripes and soap

by rachel, February 5, 2010


remember allyson, our fashionable in-house counsel? she and ryan, our resident toxicologist, have been hard at work building out method’s government affairs program. after all, we believe that businesses have the power to change the world, and one way of doing that is by influencing government policies in areas that align with our company values. see what allyson has to say about hosting a political vip this week:

people against dirty suited up in our best red, white & blue for method’s very first congressional visit!  we were honored to host rep. steve israel from new york – the very same congressman who authored the household product labeling act (H.R. 3057) – at the method office in san francisco earlier this week.  we believe that everyone should be able to see what ingredients are in the cleaning products they use – that’s why we disclose all ingredients both on our products and on our web site.  we strongly support congressman israel’s efforts to make this the standard for all companies. (if you agree, click here to send a quick letter to your peeps in washington asking for their support.)  thanks for your visit, congressman israel!

p.s. we noticed that you “accidentally” left behind the pair of patriotic sunglasses we gave you…..

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pretty privy- week 1

by sarah, February 4, 2010

 

 

ever wonder what the bathrooms of the method co-founders look like?  what about our fabulous eco –lifestyle expert, danny seo?  well, we want to show you in our weekly “pretty privy” post!

when we decided to start featuring bathrooms on the blog, i immediately thought of my parents' fabulously chic powder room. my proud parents hail from Colorado and have been people against dirty for two years.  (did i forget to mention, i just celebrated my two year anniversary with method?). here’s what my mom, sally had to say about her boudoir.
 
method: what’s your favorite method bathroom product and why?
 
sally: i adore the tub and tile cleaner; it does an amazing job and is safe for any surface! I use this product on everything. EVERYTHING

method: bathroom cleaning tip your mama taught you?
 
sally: always wipe hair out of the sink or tub--not for hygiene sake but because of the ick factor!

method: to pass the time- sudoku or crossword puzzle?
 
sally: new york times book of easy crossword puzzles!

method: bath or shower?
 
sally: long hot baths with a cup of lavender epsom salts

method: do you take calls while in the loo?
 
sally: absolutely not! (the other person can ALWAYS tell when you're on the pot--even if you think they can't! trust me.)


 


if you have a stylish powder room - or just a WC you’re particularly proud of - we would love to see it! submit your pic* to info@methodhome.com if you're selected, we’ll email you a quick questionnaire to fill out.
 
*remember these “picture privy” tips: we will need a high res photo: turn on the lights, open the windows, avoid a flash, and have fun!”  

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loo crew

by annab, February 2, 2010

there’s nothing worse than a dirty bathroom, right? fuzzy floors, murky mirrors and grody grout…oh my!  


here at method, we have decided to do something about the bathroom filth. so we’re dedicating the months of february + march to the loo and its general beautification.  speaking of beautification, bathroom sounds crass, so we’ll be pulling a queen elizabeth and calling it either “loo” or “privy.”


what you can expect to see:


-    weekly blog posts highlighting “pretty privys.” do you have a pretty privy? email info@methodhome.com with 4-5 pictures* highlighting the design, cleanliness and originality of your privy.


-    weekly facebook contests will occur every wednesday. you will have 24 hours to answer a question correctly to win goodies from www.methodhome.com. facebook fan us to participate!


-    weekly twitter contests will occur ever friday. again, you will have 24 hours to answer a question correctly to win goodies from www.methodhome.com. follow us on twitter to participate and make sure to hashtag your answer with #loocrew.

let’s get this potty started. cheerio!


*picture tips- we will need a well-lit high res photo, so turn on the lights, open the windows, avoid a flash and have fun!

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