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Thursday, May 6, 2010

HSMG Best Packaging Award 2010

The CL3AN CUBE is a simple product that I've had in my mind for a pretty long time.  We finally made the soap a few months ago and I found the rustic stone tile at Home Depot.  Perfect.  But I decided to make the whole package come to life at the very last minute for the Handcrafted Soap Makers Guild Soaper's Showcase competition in Denver a few days ago.  And guess what?  I actually won the best packaging award!  Sweet!!!

The CL3AN CUBE is a gentle, eco-friendly, multi-purpose household soap that can be used for dishes, laundry, floors, and countertops, as well as body, face, hair....just about anywhere.  The 3 indicates that it promotes a clean "body-home-world" and the lemony basil scent is super fresh and uplifting.

So what do you think?  At $15 for the set (the soap weighs a whopping 8.4 oz!) is this a product that might find it's way into your home?  Why or why not? 

psst.....Everybody who answers these 2 questions on my blog before Mon. May 10  will be entered into a drawing to win their very own CL3AN CUBE.  Now what are you waiting for?  Why or why not?

22 comments:

Thom Trash said...

This needs to find it's way into every home. What a great way to reduce the clutter in your home! Imagine looking under your kitchen sink and all of those wasteful plastic bottles and harmful chemicals are replaced with a beautiful clean cube. I have already removed my shampoo, body wash and shaving cream and replaced it with a wild soap bar... Now it's time for under my sink to get a makeover. Great product idea!

Unknown said...

I have to agree Thom. All those plastic bottles....who needs em?

Flora Samuelson said...

I'd definately think it will find a way in my home! I have severe alopecia and shampoos are just harsh. Also, having a small baby this past winter I wash my hands ALOT ( swine flu scare!) and now they look ten years older than the rest of my body! Also, the packaging would be cool to see in person, never seen anything like it before! Congrats on your award!

Liz Pey said...

This reminds me of the bar soaps we had in West Africa when I was a kid - we used it for everything - laundry, body, dogs, you name it. It was even the same color. YES, definitely interested in healthy-for-you soap that is multi-functional! Love the packaging!!! Go get'em!

Unknown said...

This is the ultimate in a multi-purpose soap. I can defintely use this in my home. As a busy mom I am always making sure I have soap for our bodies, hair, cleaners for the bathroom and laundry. This would simplify all of that and its cleaner and greener too boot! Way to go! I just had a conversation with someone who told me that when they were younger, their mother made soap and they used it as a total household soap too. So you've definitely got a great product. Cant wait to try it.

cherrychnagan said...

I would buy this soap for my home and try it in the bathroom and kitchen. The packaging is nice, simple, says what it should. The pricing seems fine, too. Hope you're successful with this product.

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Anonymous said...

I can see one of these making its way into my home, especially at that awesome price! The only downfall, which is also a positive, is the size. It would be tough to keep in the shower, but it would be nice to have it all in one place. Can't wait to try it!

mcsheltie said...

Love the packaging. It would make an excellent gift. But I would have trouble parting with it as it would look great by any of our sinks. Mucho multi-purpose for me. I can bathe and clean the tub at the same time. And I only use non-toxic products around the animals.

Pat Manley said...

What's not to like? Another awesome "3R" idea from A Wild Soap Bar!
Reduce - no waste with this bar. Reuse - works for everything! Recycle - Use enough of them and tile a wall! Great idea!

The Greater Green said...

Brilliant! I love the packaging-less design: with the soap having multiple purposes, it cuts down on at least a few plastic bottles. Very stylish rustic stone tile makes storing the soap on your counter a breeze, and I think lemony basil scent sounds fantastic. This just might be a product that makes it into our home as well as our store! Also think it would be fantastic in our VW camper...:)

Unknown said...

I loved this soap when I saw it at the conference! It smells WONDERFUL and I like that it is so versatile. What a great way to clean your home and body while reducing waste and clutter. Plus, the packaging is very cute!

Anonymous said...

Excellent packaging! I could use 4 or 5 of these in my home. Not only would I have a chance to try the soap bartender's soap I'm always reading about, but I would also have a coaster set. Love it!

Unknown said...

Ditch your plastic bottles, tile a wall, get a new coaster set....wow, these are all fantastic ideas. Thanks for your feedback. And keep it coming! One lucky person will win their very own CL3AN CUBE on Monday.

T.A. Helton said...

This set would be right, not only for my home, but the perfect gift to give for home-warmings, birthdays, and hostess thank-yous. I love the fact that it's not too cutesy...great for any guy! And they wouldn't be embarrassed to show it off in their own bathroom or kitchen. The size is just right to use as a utilitarian soap...or to be able to cut in half and keep either in your laundry room or the shop outside to get all the grit and grime off your hands. Love to try this soap!

Hill Country Haiku said...

I'd like to see pics of the other entries in the Best Packaging Category. How bout bringing me a block of your CL3AN as a consolation prize?

Anonymous said...

If there is anyone that can put together and all in one product and it does what you say it will do it is you Maggie. I will definately order for my customers and my household will be sporting this new product. Way to go woman....thanks for all the awesome product you pass on to all of us...

Unknown said...

Thanks so much to everyone who took the time to comment on our new CL3AN CUBE. I can't tell you how helpful this is. And because I value your opinions that much, I'm going to give EVERYBODY who commented before me here a free sample!

That's right, all 14 of you please send your name and mailing address to awildsoapbar@gmail.com and I will personally send you your very own CL3AN CUBE. I only ask that you email me your honest feedback after using it for a while. Don't candy coat it either, I want to know what you really think.

So far I've grated it up in the washer for laundry, used a dish scrubber brush to wash dishes with it, and used it to wash my body, my hair, and my dog. I want to know what YOU do with it and how it worked for YOU. Remember, it doesn't have any artificial foam boosters or other harmful synthetic chemicals in it, so it might be a little different than the store bought stuff you're used to. I think that's a good thing. :o)

Thanks again for your participation. Now send me those addresses!

Unknown said...

Ooooooo....i was outta town so bummer i didn't get to comment but this is wonderful! i used to use some multi purpose liquid cleaner from shaklee but you still had the bottles and it wasn't as multi-purpose as this. the multi-purpose saves on shipping costs and supplies (boxes). Will for sure order next time. : )
~renee n.

Unknown said...

I have privately emailed everyone I could about getting me your mailing address so I can send you your free CUBE soap (thanks to those who responded), but several of you do not have any way for me to contact you. If you commented on this blog post, you won a FREE CL3AN CUBE! Please email your name and mailing address to awildsoapbar@gmail.com today so I can send you your prize. This is the last notice you will get. I tried. :o)

cherrychnagan said...

Hi Maggie<
Can't wait to receive the sample. How generous of you! Will comment further after I use the soap.
Cheryl

Anonymous said...

Oh darn! I checked back and it wouldn't load comments for me. Using the phone for Internet SUCKS! Anyway, congrats to those who got the cube!

What I'm curious about- how do you use it for dishwashing liquid! Can you post the answer on facebook? Half this page isn't showing up for me either