For Homecare Products, #VotePC2019.

It was way back in 2004 when I first became acquainted with the brand 'Personal Collection'. One of my colleagues from my previous job was a registered dealer, and she would often bring brochures and product samples, and encourage us to try their products. I remember how she would wheedle us into buying the toilet bowl cleanser, but I was more interested in lipsticks and body lotions back then.

Recently, I have been reintroduced to Personal Collection and surprise, surprise! The toilet bowl cleanser that my colleague used to promote and sell aggressively is still in existence! Turns out, this was Personal's Collection pioneer product, and is still one of the brand's bestsellers. Talk about steadfast and being able to stand the test of time!

Homecare products from Personal Collection.

Tuff TBC is a toilet bowl cleanser formulated for maximum cleansing and disinfecting. Its Killer Virex Formula guarantees 99.99% percent protection from disease-causing germs and bacteria.
A versatile product, Tuff TBC can also be used in other areas of the bathroom such as the walls, the floor, the shower area, and the sink. It comes in a sleek and innovative bottle, and is available in Lemon and Classic Fresh scents.

Tuff TBC (1 liter), Php 285.

More than 15 years in the business, Personal Collection now has a wider and more impressive range of homecare products. These include laundry detergents, fabric softeners, dishwashing liquids, and insect repellents.

Sof & Mmmmm Concentrated Fabric Conditioner (1 liter), Php 285.
Tuff PLD (800 grams), Php 179.

Tuff PLD is a powder laundry detergent which removes tough stains, restores dingy whites, and protects colors from fading over time. It now comes in the same floral scent as the Sof & Mmmmm Eternity Fabric Conditioner, which makes your clothes smell fresh and fragrant. One other thing that I like about Tuff PLD is how gentle it is on the skin. I used it to handwash my underwear (because I'm old school like that) and thankfully, my hands did not feel itchy afterwards. Now that's tough and gentle at the same time.

Sof & Mmmmm Fabric Conditioner.

On the other hand, the Sof & Mmmmm Fabric Conditioner not only softens fabrics it also protects it from stretching and fading. It reduces wrinkles on clothes, which makes them easier to fold. You can even skip ironing for cotton tees and polyester fabrics. 

Infused with Perfumed Micro Crystals, this fabric conditioner has a long-lasting, luxurious floral fragrance. The scent may seem overpowering at first, but the strong smell becomes gentle when mixed with water and used on clothes. Our clothes smell exceptionally fresh and wonderful after soaking them in Sof & Mmmmm Fabric Conditioner and drying them out in the sun.

Tuff DWL (270 mL0, Php 99.

Now for the kitchen, Personal Collection has the Tuff DWL, the country's 'most powerful direct selling dishwashing liquid brand'.  With its Germex Formula, this product kills 99.9% of germs, takes away the remaining soap from your dishes, and leaves it with a subtle scent of lime. It's quite concentrated, so a small drop goes a long way. It easily cuts through grease, and makes your dishes squeaky clean. Tuff DWL is very economical, which is a come-on for us budget-conscious moms. 

Target Multi-insect Killer (600 mL), Php 329.

Insect issues? Personal Collection also has a solution for that and it's called Target - an aerosol spray that effectively kills both crawling and flying insects. This CFC-free (chlorofluorocarbon) multi-insect killer eliminates insects fast and leaves no offensive, chemical-laden odor in the air, making it the better alternative for asthmatics like me.

So overall, what makes Personal Collection a great choice for homecare products? To put it simply, they're cost-effective, and they get the job done. They're the same traits that make a great leader, aside from being honest, trustworthy, and diligent.

And when you vote tomorrow (because it's Mid-term Elections here in the Philippines), I hope you vote wisely and vote for those who put the people's interests above everything else. You can never, ever go wrong with someone who puts service above self.

To know more about Personal Collection, visit their official pages:
Website: https://www.personalcollection.com.ph/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pcdsiofficial
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pcdsiofficial/

Spotlight | TupperClean Laundrymate Powder Detergent + Soft N Clean Fabric Softener.

First weekend of the year!
And like any ordinary weekend, I'm spending mine doing the laundry - one of the household chores (aside from cooking and grocery shopping) that I actually enjoy. I find the entire process of washing dirty clothes - from sorting to folding - a very therapeutic activity, and for me, the sight of an empty laundry basket brings nothing but sheer unadulterated pleasure.

Consequently, this has made me quite finicky with laundry products. For laundry detergents, it has to be tough on stains, gentle on clothes, and even gentler on hands - because I'm old school and prefer scrubbing the whites and washing undergarments by hand, haha.

TupperClean from Tupperware Brands.

Just recently, I have been introduced to TupperClean - Tupperware Brands' line of home care products which includes detergents, fabric softeners, air fresheners, toilet bowl cleaners, and dishwashing pastes. I had the opportunity to try and test their laundry products, and I must say, I had a kick out of it over the weekend.

TupperClean LaundryMate Powder Detergent, Php 299.

The TupperClean LaundryMate, for one, easily met my standards. It's a powder detergent formulated with natural enzymes that cuts through stains and lifts away dirt from your clothes. I used this for soaking and scrubbing the whites, and I had no difficulty (read: no heavy scrubbing) in removing the collar stains on Yue's school uniforms. This detergent is gentle on the skin too, as my hands did not feel dry or itchy after scrubbing the whites by hand.

Comes with a 40-gram scoop inside.

I like how sudsy this detergent is, and how it easily dissolves in water. It also has a clean, fresh scent -the kind that you get when you walk inside or pass by a laundromat. You get 400 grams of product with every box of TupperClean LaundryMate Powder Detergent, together with a reusable plastic scoop.

TupperClean Soft N Clean Fabric Softener, Php 299 each.

Now when it comes to laundry care, fabric conditioners/softeners are like icing to cake. I love how they lock the fragrance onto your clothes and make fabrics soft and smooth. However, since the conditioner/softener is what into contact with the garments last, its compatibility with the skin is a big factor me, most especially with my son's clothes. 

Thankfully, these Soft N Clean Fabric Softeners are hypoallergenic, and they do a good job of 'softening' the fabrics and making them 'fluffier' and easier to iron. They also leave a nice, long-lasting fresh scent on clothes, though I find the Lilac Fresh Scent more to my liking. I also like the Lilac's consistency better than the Classic Clean variant, as the latter seemed to have coagulated inside the bottle.

Lilac Fresh variant.

Classic Clean variant.

Maybe because the Lilac Fresh variant was manufactured just recently while the Classic Clean variant goes way back to 2016?

Lilac Fresh variant, manufactured September 2017.

Classic Clean variant, manufactured July 2016.

Each bottle of Soft N Clean contains 500 mL of product. You can use the cap to dispense the liquid on to your laundry, and one full cap is good for a small to medium-sized load on your washing machine. 

TupperClean products are available at Tupperware Brands' business centers nationwide. You can also place your orders through Tupperware Brands' dealers in your area.