Rubbermaid Review and Giveaway

-Update: Giveaway Closed-

One of the coolest things about blogging is that I sometimes get the opportunity to test products out and then tell you guys about it. I get particularly excited about items that make my life as a stay-at-home mom easier, and today's Rubbermaid product review fits the bill. Even better, Rubbermaid is offering a Giveaway for one of you...so keep reading!

If you've been a reader for long, you know that we live in a 1970s Colonial in Virginia. Older homes are pretty solid, but you can definitely run into problems as the years pass. One issue we've had is with the plumbing...we once went 9 days without water while repairmen diagnosed our issue and built a new pipe from the house to the sewer. 9 days! At one point, I had to drive to the gas station to use the restroom. {Shudder}

Something we as homeowners and parents hate to think about is when the pipes inevitably clog and (blech) the toilet backs up. Whether you have a mischievous toddler who enjoys tossing various household items into your toilet or your pipes have just had it, no one enjoys hefting one of those grimey old plungers and going to work. 

When a Rubbermaid rep contacted me to see if I would be interested in trying out the new Clean and Dry Plunger, I was in. The site notes that this product will help keep your bathroom "cleaner and more sanitary."

I was skeptical when I read about the special NeverWet™ nanotech coating on the head and pole:

•  The coating repels water and minimizes the spread of germs. 
• Water beads up and rolls off instantly (like car wax)
• Doesn't drip on your floors after use
• Maintains coating for thousands of use

The package arrived, and of course I pulled it right out and stuck it in the (clean!) toilet just to see how this magic-like coating really worked. It was hard to get a photo with clear water, but this photo from Rubbermaid is pretty much exactly what the water did...ZERO drips on my bathroom floor!

It was also small enough to fit on its own scrap of drawer liner in our tiny downstairs bath cabinet:

A few other things to note- Always hold the plunger by the handle, as the coating is affected by the natural oils in your skin. You'll find a few notes on care and storage here. You can also view a quick Rubbermaid video of the coating in action. The Clean and Dry Plunger retail for $12.99 and are available for purchase at Wal-Mart, Target, Meijer, The Home Depot, and Rubbermaid.com.

Rubbermaid is giving away 1 Clean and Dry Plunger here!

Here's how you can enter (separate comments for each entry please)*

1. (mandatory for entry) Leave me a comment and let me know why you'd like to try out the Clean and Dry Plunger.
-For extra entries-
2. "Like" Rubbermaid on Facebook
3. Tweet the Following: @rubbermaid is hosting a #Giveaway via @SerenityNowGirl! Stop by and enter to win! http://bit.ly/MJFLBE
4. Facebook this Giveaway with a link to this post.
5. "Like" Serenity Now on Facebook (or let me know if you already do)
6. Join my Weekend Bloggy Reading link party this weekend and include a link back within your post for an extra, automatic entry!

My Weekend Bloggy Reading link party will open tomorrow morning at 8 am ET. Bring your best post of the week to share!

Here's the button code for the party if you want to get a head start! Recipes, crafts, home decor, book reviews, funny stories, you name it. Come prepared to showcase your blog and find some great weekend reads.

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*Odds of winning depend on the number of entries received. Giveaway valued at $12.99. Open to US and Canadian Residents only. I received this product to review, but was not compensated by Rubbermaid. All opinions expressed are my own.*