Giveaway--two must-haves for knitwear: the Gleener and Eucalan
June 14, 2017
I have a great giveaway this week that includes my two much-loved must-have products for knitwear care: the Gleener Ultimate Fuzz Remover and Eucalan Delicate Wash. I couldn't live without these two products and highly recommend both.
I first discovered the Gleener ultimate fuzz remover a few years ago when I was searching for the BEST pill remover for my hand knits. I had purchased so many useless pill remover gizmos over the years and found that they either simply left the pills behind, and/or left my fabric ratty and ruined. This is the only pill remover that actually works--and it works quickly and easily--and it leaves your fabric in beautiful shape! Now, a word on pills: Pills are common and even the finest fibers will pill. Pilling occurs when the everyday friction of wearing a garment causes the shorter fibers to loosen and join together to form a tiny ball. Expect the first few wearings of a new sweater to get pills, especially under the arms and at the cuffs. As soon as these shorter fibers are gone, your sweater will pill less and less. Pills are easily removed with a few swipes of the Gleener.
I discovered Eucalan when my local yarn store owner assured me that I'd love it. She was right! I was absolutely intrigued by the "no rinse" promise and it's absolutely true. With only gentle hand agitation and no rinsing, my sweaters come out spotlessly clean with a fresh scent, and a little goes a long way.
I wash and groom my knits as necessary, but I always wash, de-pill and repair each sweater before I pack them away for the season. I just finished that Herculean task of putting away my winter knits and replaced them with my summer sweaters. To be honest, this takes me a few weeks as I have so many sweaters, but I feel great when it's behind me because I know that only clean sweaters await me next fall. If I spend my time on knitting and my money on fine yarn I feel like I owe it to myself. But the biggest reason I take such good care of my garments is this: even a little grime or body oil attracts //shudder// moths. It's true.
How I hand wash my hand-knits: Add Eucalan to a tub filled with room temperature water. Soak garment for 15 minutes, then squeeze and agitate garment gently with your hands for a few minutes. Cup garment in both hands and lift from tub, (no need to rinse!) then gently squeeze out excess water. Lay flat on a heavy absorbent cotton towel and roll them together to remove even more water. Do not twist or ring. On a new towel, pat your garment to shape and dry out of the sun. When dry, use the Gleener to remove any pills and to revive bloom to fabric if necessary.
If your local yarn store doesn't carry Eucalan or the Gleener, ask for them! Also, in the US, you can find both products at Target, Bed, Bath and Beyond and many other popular stores. Search for Eucalan retailers here and Gleener retailers here.
Now for the giveaway! Two will win! I'll pick two commenters, one from my blog and one from Facebook. Each will receive a Gleener On The Go and a gift bag of full-wash size pods of Eucalan in each of their lovely fragrances. You can comment in both forums. When leaving a comment here on the blog, please add your Ravelry name (preferred) or email address. This is open to my international readers too. I'll come back next week to announce the winners. Good luck!
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When the weather is fine my shady patio is the perfect spot to dry my sweaters. This time of year I practically have an assembly line going, doing 4 at a time on most days! |
61 Comments
Thank you for the chance to win all of these great products.
ReplyDeleteGreat products. Thanks for the reviews. Rav:whidbeyjeannie
ReplyDeleteWhat a great giveaway
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Eucalan is the best! Can never have enough gadgets, especially a defuzzer! Rav: laminitagirl
ReplyDeleteOoh I could so use these! All my chunky knits pill like crazy after washing. Have you tried Eucalan in the washing machine..?
ReplyDeleteRav name is IamSnowfox ;)
Thank you for this opportunity! Would love to win! Kelloucc@gmail.com Rav: crescentbeach
ReplyDeleteWow, what an awesome giveaway! I've been wanting to try out the Gleener...and I already use Eucalan!
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ReplyDeleteCool stuff...love Eucalan!
ReplyDeleteREV: kchawki90
Love both these products. Would love to win. Thanks. R
ReplyDeleteRav: GailMen
When I clicked on the "Buy" button, then United States, my state (Wyoming) was not even listed. So, I would love to win because there are no stores near me that carry this product and I have heard wonderful reviews. Rav name: runflyski
ReplyDeleteAs I mentioned on facebook I have really been wanting a gleener. I've been using a scissors and would like to change this bad habit! I love Eucalan, but have only ever used the original scent. You have the best giveaways, my fingers are crossed! I'm Ginni on Rav, as you know! :)
ReplyDeleteWould love to win the gleener...lots of handknits that need attention AND can never have too much Eucalan, the only way to keep handknits fresh!
ReplyDeleteLynda F.
Hi Kristen, How do you store your sweaters? I put mine in a plastic tub (probably not the best thing). What about cedar? Would love a gleener!
ReplyDeleteI have my mother's cedar "hope" chest from the 40s. I store my out-of-seasons sweaters in it. It sits at the foot of my bed, and to be honest, I used to think it was such a silly, old-fashioned piece of furniture but now I treasure it beyond words.
DeleteI'd love to pamper my knits with these two products! Rav amchart
ReplyDeleteThank you for the great giveaway :D Rav name: Ohlalalaine
ReplyDeleteThe gleener sounds wonderful! Ravelry: basketchicken
ReplyDeleteI would love this! I've always wondered if the gleaner was as good as advertised.
ReplyDeletewahoomerryf on Ravelry
I have been doing a ton of research on wool washes recently and looking to sample. This would be perfect. Fingers crossed.
ReplyDeleteI love Eucalan and can never have too much. I've been thinking about getting a gleener.
ReplyDeleteRav: tuliplynn
Thank you for your wonderful reviews!
ReplyDeleteTktl on Ravelry
I should really follow your example and wash everything. It feels like a huge task, but I do want all my sweaters to hold up and smell lovely. I've never tried eucalan, but would love to!
ReplyDeleteilo on ravelry
Would like to try these things, all new for me. kris644 on ravelry
ReplyDeleteLove your blog--thanks for the giveaway! Carol, ceejay on Rav
ReplyDeleteGreat information. Thanks
ReplyDeleteI too have tried many pill removers 😳 It would be great to at last have possession of one that works. Judyanngee on Ravelry Thank you 👍😁.
ReplyDeleteI'm knitting the Breathing Space sweater and need both the Gleaner and the Euclean to care for it.
ReplyDeletesparky136 on Ravelry
Both great prizes, pcollingwood on Ravelry
ReplyDeleteI'd love to try the Gleaner as I have many hand knits that need attention. I already use and love Eucalan! lindarumsey on Ravelry
ReplyDeleteThank you for offering such a great giveaway. My old pilling device is not working that well nowadays... wwild on Ravelry.
ReplyDeleteWhat a great giveaway! I'd love to win. AnneBeanVA on Ravelry.
ReplyDeleteThank you for offering this give-away, Kristen. I love Eucalan, and have wanted to try the Gleener. Those pills have discouraged me from wearing some items and other products just don't seem to work the way I would like them to. I'm Venice1093 on Ravelry.
ReplyDeleteI think my life needs the Gleaner! Nice gifts...I would love to win. I am snaysner on Ravelry.
ReplyDeleteThis is a wonderfully timed post. I have moved into an old house with my trove of fair isle knits and have already seen a moth fly by. I almost fainted. I've never afforded nice wool-wash products for my 'art' because I am a fool but realize that it would be so preferable to rinsing and rinsing. I recently ditched a favorite sweater because I could not cope with the pilling. Like you, I have tried 'depilling' but not found the right tool. I do appreciate your recommendations as will as your art and design sensibilities. :)) I am Ninnn on R. {I've never used the message feature, but now I will be looking forward to yours. heh heh}
ReplyDeleteI absolutely love Eucalan and would be excited to win that. I was unaware the had different fragrances. My Ravelry name is klcowan1
ReplyDeleteI've been thinking of a gleener lately and would love to try it. Thanks for the generous giveaway! Rav - pygmina
ReplyDeleteThank you for this awesome giveaway. Gleener has been on my wish list and I would like to try Eucalan too. My Ravelry name is Browniemom.
ReplyDeleteI could use a Gleener on my knit items. Thanks for hosting the contest. knittingdancer on Raverly
ReplyDeleteI would love to get my hands on a Gleener. I'm going to put it on my wish list. I already love Eucalan.
ReplyDeleteLmecoll on Ravelry
This would be so fun to win!!
ReplyDeleteI LOVE the Gleener and would share this with my sister!
ReplyDeleteRav: caryleej
Hi there - I have tried a few pill removers as well, from the old school fabric shaver to a pumice stone that just shreds all fabric! I too have been eyeballing a gleaner! Thank you for the offer! nellsbells77 on Rav
ReplyDeleteWould love the chance to win one of these. I love using eucalan 😀
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DeleteHope I win!! Thank you for the chance to win.
I need, need the gleaner! I have been looking for a good way to depill some much loved sweaters! And you can never have enough Eucalan!
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Rav: gabyj Love these!!!
ReplyDeleteHi Kristen, I have been following your blog for quite a while now. I love all that you do. Would love to win this prize as I haven't tried either product yet. My ravelry name is vcomba. Thankyou.....Valerie
ReplyDeleteThank you for the giveaway and the blocking advice. Never tried wool wash. Ravelry name Moppyamanda
ReplyDeleteKristen, Thank you for the chance to enter the giveaway. Ravelry name is warbler01.
ReplyDeleteLove the recommendations! Ravelry name is Kiyo57. Many thanks!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the opportunity to try these products.
ReplyDeleteMy Ravelry name is Suston
I would love to try these products! My RAV name is vertibo
ReplyDeleteI love Eucalan and would love to try the Gleener. Like you, I have tried lots of pill removers, but none have really been great. My Ravelry name is marthalou. Thanks!
ReplyDeleteThis is a great give away. patsalada@comcast.net
ReplyDeleteWould love to win this great prize. I have an embroidery that I need to wash and need something very delicate. Rav Godiva.
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for offering these :) I love working with wool, specifically felted knitting!
ReplyDeleteTwo great ways to keep your hand knits looking their best: Rav: lifeandyarn
ReplyDeletePills are annoying (but inevitable) and this looks like the best way to get rid of them w/o harming our precious knits!
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