Taking Vileda for a spin: Easy Wring Spin Mop and Bucket System Review

I received a very large package recently in the mail, and to my surprise, it was the Vileda Easy Wring Spin Mop and Bucket System! I have been wanting to try this out for a while now, so it was like Vileda had peeked into our house and knew that our floors were definitely needing some TLC. 

*Please note that I received this complimentary product, in exchange for an honest review. 

To start off, we squeezed a little bit of dish-washing soap and filled the rest of the bucket up with water.

The design of the bucket is great. It has a built-in wringer that allows for hands-free wringing and the foot petal controls the level of moisture. Oh and don't worry, there is also a splash guard, so you don't get splashed!  

So now the mop head is interesting with its triangular head design. It gets into the nooks and crannies. The telescopic handle is very handy too, whether you want to adjust the height or extend your reach to a specific area in your home. One thing, when you are adjusting the handle, make sure to give it a little twist when you are ready to use it, otherwise the position won't hold. Another bonus is that the microfibre head is perfect to throw into the washer!

The only issue was that a strand of the mop actually fell off while cleaning (as you can see towards the end of the video with Bill mopping the stairs!) We had a good laugh about it, but hopefully that will not be a regular occurrence.

We tried the mop on our laminate tile floor in the kitchen, which worked well, and we also cleaned the living room/dining room area, which has a parkay type of flooring. I always like to test a small section first before, just in case! Plus, I tend to take a regular broom to sweep up any debris, or food crumbs first, since sometimes a mop itself really won't pick everything up, no matter what material it is made from.

There were no streaks and the floor was left clean and shiny.  The Vileda mop claims it is also suitable for wood, tile, laminate and linoleum flooring.

Short little video of my fiancé, Bill, mopping up the floors! ;)

Overall, cleaning the floors was a lot easier than just using a regular mop. Why? Mainly because of the nifty foot petal that allows for hands-free wringing! This is really a great feature. So if you are in the market for something that will make your cleaning regime a little bit easier, I would recommend the Vileda Easy Wring Spin Mop and Bucket System. With the holidays coming up, it would definitely make a great gift too!

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SKIN-tastic: La Roche Posay Ultra Micellar Water for Dry/Reactive Skin

La Roche Posay’s Ultra Micellar Water for Dry/Reactive Skin
Photo by Melissa F. Arditti

La Roche Posay’s Ultra Micellar Water for Dry/Reactive Skin is probably the best product out there on the market right now due to its gentle formula. I #gotitfree from ChickAdvisor for providing an honest product review.

This is a great makeup remover. After soaking a cotton pad (you may need a couple of them if you’re removing a full face of makeup) with the Micellar Water, you can definitely see the amount of makeup that comes off right away without using much pressure at all. My skin was left feeling very refreshed, hydrated and moisturized, probably because of the high amount of glycerin. It also felt so soft and smooth, almost as if I did an exfoliating mask. I'm not really sure about the anti-redness claim since my complexion is naturally rosy at times, but I did notice a reduction in that awkward tightness feel, which was positive.

400 ML seems like a generous amount and not badly priced. You can also opt out for smaller sizes which would be great if you’re travelling. The only extra cost would be the cotton pads. I would have liked if this product could be used like a cleanser with my hands, but a small price to pay for an effective makeup remover like this one.

I’ve been using this all week long and it seems to be working very well. I would say this is a great addition to my skincare routine. I wouldn't toss out my cleanser just yet though because on the days where I don't wear a lot of makeup, I wouldn't reach for the Micellar Water, as I think it is more suitable for the purpose of what it states as a "makeup remover."