Vaska Moving on Up!
December 2, 2009 by Karissa
Filed under Promotions & Random
VASKA, a Berkeley based producer of green, botanically based laundry care products for the commercial, institutional and consumer markets, is pleased to announce that it has introduced its green laundry chemical system to Winter Park Resort in Winter Park, Colorado (www.winterparkresort.com), an Intrawest property (www.intrawest.com), making it the first resort to wash with green chemicals.
VASKA has changed the rules of commercial laundry by introducing a plant-based ‘herbatergent’ that was honored with the EPA’s SDSI (Safer Detergents Stewardship Initiative) designation and other environmentally responsible biodegradable products that clean as effectively as traditional chemicals without damaging linens in the process. Vaska competes load for load on price and quality with traditional chemical approaches. The health of laundry workers and the local environment is a top priority, avoiding exposure to petroleum based detergents and solvents.
Michelle Petersen, Uniform Services Foreman, introduced Vaska products in the laundry facility that washes uniforms for the resort’s 2000 workers as well as the food and beverage linens for Winter Park’s four company owned restaurants. Petersen brought in Vaska to replace the previous chemical provider whose products were not cost efficient, not effective and not green.
According to Petersen, “The harsh chemicals we were using in our machines were ruining the waterproofing in the outdoor garments worn by the mountain staff. We have more than half a million dollars in high tech gear, and Vaska allows us to get these garments clean and protect our investment.”
Julia Fry, VASKA’s CEO, learned to ski at Winter Park with her family. She has wonderful memories of racing down the mountain with her siblings and cousins, and she is excited to be able to make a contribution to a resort that is a refuge for so many local outdoor enthusiasts.
“VASKA is passionate about cleaning without poisoning the planet. We need to do everything we can to preserve the environmental quality of national treasures like the Rocky Mountains.”
Vaska is also the cleaning agent for the uniforms for the San Francisco Giants.
And remember, you heard about Vaska here first!
Buy Vaska at Drugstore.com. OxBleach (no chlorine blech), herbatergent-lavenderV and unscented as well as spot remover!
Vaska Herbatergent Review and Giveaway
Thank you. Thank you. THANK. YOU.
Finally I feel like I have a laundry detergent herbatergent that cleans, smells good, feels good, and is 100% safe. All I have wanted was a safe and effective laundry detergent, but it seemed to escape me, time after time.
I used to make my own. And yes, that made me feel all Mrs. Cleaver, and yet modern and green, but it was not the most natural and well, when it boiled down it, I don’t think it was that much cheaper. I mean I am pretty much as frugalista as you can get (you can’t always tell by my reviews though, huh?).
So let me tell you about Vaska’s Herbatergent.
- Hypo-allergenic – ideal for babies and people with sensitive skin
- Safe on colors and all natural and synthetic washable fabrics
- Softens fabrics naturally
- Extends fabric life – no chemical damage, less lint
- Reduces static electricity
- Fresh, natural lavender fragrance (Light Lavender only)
- 2x concentrated
- Biodegradable
- Graywater and septic tank safe
- Formulated for high-efficiency (HE) and standard washers
- Not tested on animals
Ingredients: Plant Based Surfactants, Vegetable Conditioner, Water Soluble Degreasing Agent, Lavender Extract, Lavender Scent, Filtered Water
Herbatergent™ – A powerful botanical laundry formula that cleans without harsh chemicals. Vaska’s herbatergent uses real herbs and potent botanical cleaning agents for high performance stain removal and extreme freshness. Clothing stays brighter, lasts longer and feels softer without the chemical residues that cause skin irritation and fabric damage.
Vaska was started by Julia Fry, a fashion designer whose passion for textiles inspired her to formulate advanced botanical solutions for laundry. Vaska’s herbatergent™ uses real herbs and potent botanical cleaning agents for high performance stain removal, and extreme freshness. Clothing stays brighter, and lasts longer, and feels softer, without chemical residues that cause skin irritation and fabric damage.
Vaska’s herbatergent™ is gray water and septic tank safe. Safe for use on all natural and synthetic washable fabrics. herbatergent™ with a light lavender scent brings a garden fresh aroma to your linens.
Does Not Contain Nonylphenol ethoxylates (NPEs), chlorine, phosphates, alcohol, optical brighteners, animal products, EPA priority pollutants, or dyes.
Made in the USA
Say hello to the true eco-friendly laundry detergent, Vaska Herbatergent!
Plus Vaska has a non-chlorine: OxygenBleach, fabric softener: Herbasoft and a spot treater: Spotoff.
I do feel like I should mention that I don’t have kids, so I am not trying to get out tough stains generally. BUT unlike most detergents, it got the “man head” smell out of the pillow cases, one wash. YIPPEEE! I know yall know what scent I am talking about? The morning bed head smell that stinks up the male genders pillows. (sorry babe, love ya, and know you are super clean!)
I haven’t even been adding my normal vinegar to the rinse cycle, there is no soap residue to use it on! And sorry, but they don’t even need a fabric softener! The herbatergent works great at that too! Clothes smell clean, feel soft, and no static! True test, to come later this winter, then that air is dry though! lol
It is so gentle! It can be used on babies items! Effective, earth friendly and that gentle. I am in love with Vaska!
Purchase Vaska at Amazon
and HonestFoods. Also some select stores in the Southern California area.
So Vaska has given me 12, yes TWELVE, Vaska Herbatergents to giveaway here on Prissy Green! I am thrilled to share such an amazing product with you! To enter, visit the Vaska website and tell me something you learned there.
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Contest will conclude Sunday November 1 at 11:59pm EST. winners will be picked via Random.org and verified per rules.
