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Title: Super Scrubbies (pot scrubbers) for Thermomix Kitchens
Post by: fundj&e on August 17, 2012, 03:30:32 am

a new product from helene

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=daiUFMDJyRQ&feature=youtu.be
Title: Re: Super Scrubbies (pot scrubbers) for Thermomix Kitchens
Post by: ElleG on August 17, 2012, 04:16:18 am
Bought some  ;D
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Post by: obbie on August 17, 2012, 04:19:46 am
Looks a great product.. :)
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Post by: Yvette on August 17, 2012, 04:59:21 am
Looks good, so would you use cleaning product with it? Or just the wipe. Also I wonder how they clean, would stains like curry, tumerice etc wash out or not?
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Post by: dede on August 17, 2012, 05:13:51 am
Excellent, was waiting to see what she had next before I ordered another spatula and brush set :)
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Post by: mcmich on August 17, 2012, 07:40:31 am
I've just ordered some too.
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Post by: courton on August 17, 2012, 07:41:29 am
My link keeps crashing on my iPad! :-)) ???
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Post by: CreamPuff63 on August 17, 2012, 07:52:03 am
wow, they look good too
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Post by: cookie1 on August 17, 2012, 08:25:36 am
Would you believe I have tried to look at this twice and both times the phone rang. I am going to wait until someone else is inside the house so I can watch it uninterrupted.

One phone call was from my brother in a small village east of Canberra. He wanted to gloat-it was snowing. :) :)
Title: Re: Super Scrubbies (pot scrubbers) for Thermomix Kitchens
Post by: fundj&e on August 17, 2012, 08:30:09 am
the news said it was going to snow in syd today , nothing yet
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Post by: mcmich on August 17, 2012, 08:34:10 am
It sure is windy though.
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Post by: fundj&e on August 17, 2012, 08:36:02 am
no wind here Mich
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Post by: Cornish Cream on August 17, 2012, 08:37:17 am
Bought some ;D
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Post by: jeninwa on August 17, 2012, 09:01:12 am
These look really good, might have to order some.
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Post by: mcmich on August 17, 2012, 09:28:14 am
With the large one, I'm going to sew a cake of soap into it and hang it around the graden tap so DH and I can wash our hands after gardening, fishing, etc.
Title: Re: Super Scrubbies (pot scrubbers) for Thermomix Kitchens
Post by: jeninwa on August 17, 2012, 09:34:08 am
With the large one, I'm going to sew a cake of soap into it and hang it around the graden tap so DH and I can wash our hands after gardening, fishing, etc.

What a great idea.
Title: Re: Super Scrubbies (pot scrubbers) for Thermomix Kitchens
Post by: Merrilyn on August 19, 2012, 11:22:16 am
Brilliant idea.  I'm ordering mine now.
Title: Re: Super Scrubbies (pot scrubbers) for Thermomix Kitchens
Post by: dede on August 20, 2012, 06:25:48 am
Just ordered mine, I have the spatulas but never got the brushes as they were not available at the time. Now I get the scrubbies as well :D
Title: Re: Super Scrubbies (pot scrubbers) for Thermomix Kitchens
Post by: Frozzie on August 24, 2012, 05:02:56 pm
I bought sme of these and soe more spatulas.. 😄
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Post by: Cuilidh on August 24, 2012, 09:31:48 pm
I have also put an order in for the scrubbies, spatula and brush kit.  Looking forward to their arrival.
Title: Re: Super Scrubbies (pot scrubbers) for Thermomix Kitchens
Post by: dede on August 24, 2012, 10:16:13 pm
I bought sme of these and soe more spatulas.. 😄

Are they being sent to Australia Frozzie? Another package for your Dad to collect :D
Title: Re: Super Scrubbies (pot scrubbers) for Thermomix Kitchens
Post by: CreamPuff63 on August 25, 2012, 01:35:52 am
well we were very lucky to get a scrubbie for our goodie bag so we have a sneak preview! Thank you so much Helena, everyone was so stoked to receive one and really appreciated your kind gesture  :-* :-* :-* (it was a lovely surprise)
 
Title: Re: Super Scrubbies (pot scrubbers) for Thermomix Kitchens
Post by: Cuilidh on August 25, 2012, 02:16:30 am
Helena, a translation for stoked is "absolutely overjoyed".
Title: Re: Super Scrubbies (pot scrubbers) for Thermomix Kitchens
Post by: Frozzie on August 25, 2012, 10:54:51 am
I bought sme of these and soe more spatulas.. 😄

Are they being sent to Australia Frozzie? Another package for your Dad to collect :D

No couldnt wait until oz to try them so got this parcel sent to france. 😁😁.....will be ordering oth stuff later and teninas books again for mum but as its express will do that much closer to the date if hey are in stock if not intil then she can use mine..
Title: Re: Super Scrubbies (pot scrubbers) for Thermomix Kitchens
Post by: gertbysea on August 29, 2012, 10:43:37 am
The scrubbie is success. I used it on my heels . Great! I have a  large plastic  bath and  OMG did it clean it in  one sweep plus i cleaned spa jets and they came up,shiny. Must order  some more as I want one in every sink. This crazy house has 7  would you believe?   I even used it on  a screen.  Magic .

Love my scrubbie.

Gert
Title: Re: Super Scrubbies (pot scrubbers) for Thermomix Kitchens
Post by: Cornish Cream on August 29, 2012, 11:05:27 am
Gert how long did your scrubbies take to get to you in this post?Mine were dispatched on the 17th August but still no show :-\ I'm getting a bit worried :'( Helene must be on a tight profit, I would hate to think mine have been stolen :o
Title: Re: Super Scrubbies (pot scrubbers) for Thermomix Kitchens
Post by: Cornish Cream on August 29, 2012, 11:12:25 am
Gert how long did your scrubbies take to get to you in this post?Mine were dispatched on the 17th August but still no show :-\ I'm getting a bit worried :'( Helene must be on a tight profit, I would hate to think mine have been stolen :o
Sorry Gert I'm being stupid as I now realize that it was a gift in your goodie bag :-)) :-)) But if anyone has received their parcel from Hekene I would be interested to know how long it did take to get to them.
Title: Re: Super Scrubbies (pot scrubbers) for Thermomix Kitchens
Post by: gertbysea on August 29, 2012, 11:14:01 am
I got mine in the goodie  bag .

Yeah I would say she would have worked out  postage and  price pretty close. I doubt she is making a fortune. I wouldn't worry at all. They will come. Depends on how good your postage service is. It has to go through customs as well.
You will be thrilled  when you get them. 

Gert

Title: Re: Super Scrubbies (pot scrubbers) for Thermomix Kitchens
Post by: Yvette on August 29, 2012, 11:28:54 am
Gert did you use any detergents or cleaning stuff or just the scrubbie and water?
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Post by: Cornish Cream on August 29, 2012, 11:32:36 am
I got mine in the goodie  bag .

Yeah I would say she would have worked out  postage and  price pretty close. I doubt she is making a fortune. I wouldn't worry at all. They will come. Depends on how good your postage service is. It has to go through customs as well.
You will be thrilled  when you get them. 

Gert


Normally our post is pretty good as my spatulas and brushes came within a week.We did have a bank holiday this Monday so maybe it's got stuck in the backlog of parcels. :)
Title: Re: Super Scrubbies (pot scrubbers) for Thermomix Kitchens
Post by: gertbysea on August 29, 2012, 11:53:46 am
Gert did you use any detergents or cleaning stuff or just the scrubbie and water?

I do not have even one cleaning product  in my house. Water and or viinegar  is all you will find here.  I do have gumption  and enjo marble beads which I rarely use .  I cannot stand the stink. My cleaner  approves.  Oh waiti do use the cheap Domestos sometimes.

Gert
Title: Re: Super Scrubbies (pot scrubbers) for Thermomix Kitchens
Post by: mcmich on August 29, 2012, 01:59:50 pm
Gert how long did your scrubbies take to get to you in this post?Mine were dispatched on the 17th August but still no show :-\ I'm getting a bit worried :'( Helene must be on a tight profit, I would hate to think mine have been stolen :o
Sorry Gert I'm being stupid as I now realize that it was a gift in your goodie bag :-)) :-)) But if anyone has received their parcel from Hekene I would be interested to know how long it did take to get to them.
It takes 8 days to regional NSW, Australia.
Title: Re: Super Scrubbies (pot scrubbers) for Thermomix Kitchens
Post by: Cornish Cream on August 29, 2012, 04:07:00 pm
Gert how long did your scrubbies take to get to you in this post?Mine were dispatched on the 17th August but still no show :-\ I'm getting a bit worried :'( Helene must be on a tight profit, I would hate to think mine have been stolen :o
Sorry Gert I'm being stupid as I now realize that it was a gift in your goodie bag :-)) :-)) But if anyone has received their parcel from Hekene I would be interested to know how long it did take to get to them.
It takes 8 days to regional NSW, Australia.
Thanks Michele.I will give it a few more days to see if they arrive :)
Title: Re: Super Scrubbies (pot scrubbers) for Thermomix Kitchens
Post by: Yvette on August 29, 2012, 11:44:02 pm
Ok Gert thanks so that's a no then you just used the scrubbie?
Title: Re: Super Scrubbies (pot scrubbers) for Thermomix Kitchens
Post by: gertbysea on August 30, 2012, 12:26:34 am
I just cleaned my oven racks with my scrubby. It fits aroun the bits
 

You don't need any "stuff".

Gert
Title: Re: Super Scrubbies (pot scrubbers) for Thermomix Kitchens
Post by: Yvette on August 30, 2012, 12:30:41 am
Cool can't wait to get some Gert keep telling us what you do with them please, as only the lucky ones from the retreat have theirs yet, maybe we should start a new topic, what jobs we are doing with our scrubbies
Title: Re: Super Scrubbies (pot scrubbers) for Thermomix Kitchens
Post by: mcmich on August 30, 2012, 12:44:18 am
Posted your scrubbies this morning Yvette.
The scrubbies made my llaundry tub sparkle, I used a bit of gumption with it.
Title: Re: Super Scrubbies (pot scrubbers) for Thermomix Kitchens
Post by: jeninwa on August 30, 2012, 12:48:34 am
Loving my scrubby that I was given at the weekend, thanks so much.
I am going to order more also need more spatulas as I gave my spare away.
Title: Re: Super Scrubbies (pot scrubbers) for Thermomix Kitchens
Post by: Wonder on August 30, 2012, 12:51:30 am
Got notified this morning that our scrubbies have been posted, now the wait to see how long they take to get to us in Melbourne. I'm sharing a pack with a few others so we can all join in.
Title: Re: Super Scrubbies (pot scrubbers) for Thermomix Kitchens
Post by: gertbysea on August 30, 2012, 12:59:32 am
Lovely idea Wonder. 

I need another couple of spatulas too. Seems I need one in every drawer and I am thinking Christmas  presents.  Gifts that look good , are unique, and keep on giving.

Gert
Title: Re: Super Scrubbies (pot scrubbers) for Thermomix Kitchens
Post by: Yvette on August 30, 2012, 01:04:49 am
Thanks Michele pm me and let me know how much I owe you and how to pay can't wait to see them  :o
Title: Re: Super Scrubbies (pot scrubbers) for Thermomix Kitchens
Post by: gertbysea on August 30, 2012, 01:10:19 am
I finally went out to the garage to clean the bird poop off the windscreen. For those who drove to the MR you will find it very useful.

Itt rinses easily. I am loving it. Thanks  Helene. You just get working on those orders. No playing with your THERMOTHINGY.

Gert
Title: Re: Super Scrubbies (pot scrubbers) for Thermomix Kitchens
Post by: Frozzie on August 30, 2012, 07:34:07 am
Ok just had to come on and post about these.. Ordered these about a week go now and they rrived very quickly like in only a couple of days.. I know helene has no control over the post but she is very quick at getting them out.. Got a shock to see them arrive so quickly!!

THESE SCRUBBIES ARE FABULOUS!!  For me better than the little brushies and super spatula although great also these scrubbies for me top them all.. I only have the two i got in the kit but will be ordering the bulk pack soon as i can see a use for them all over the house...

Just SCRUBBULOUS!! 😄😄
Title: Re: Super Scrubbies (pot scrubbers) for Thermomix Kitchens
Post by: Cuilidh on August 30, 2012, 08:33:24 am

Just SCRUBBULOUS!!

Love that word!
Title: Re: Super Scrubbies (pot scrubbers) for Thermomix Kitchens
Post by: dede on August 30, 2012, 08:48:09 am
Got my scrubbie, spatulas and brush kit today. Gave my sister one of each as I already have 2 other spatulas :D
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Post by: ThermomixBlogger on August 30, 2012, 09:19:34 am
LOL Frozzie, I love your new word! :-* SCRUBBULOUS it is! ;D

It's past 1 am here now :o and I was heading for bed but my ears started ringing so I hopped onto the forum and here you are, all talking SCRUBTALK.  :D

To those who received samples at Forumfest,you are most welcome :) it was an absolute pleasure to share them with you this way and send scrubbies and stickers when I couldn't be there myself. So glad you are enjoying them.

I have to say it was a bit of a 'leap of faith', deciding to offer these in the shop and then do a video about them as they are something so 'common' at my house. I wasn't at all sure that their 'practicality' would translate across the distance, even with help of video. As those of you who now have them in hand already know, they are small, and somewhat um.. 'rustic' ... complete with little imperfections... but very effective! But as I said on the video... people do get 'passionate' about them and often can not return to their former ways once they've tried these. Of course they won't be for everyone, but for some of us, they are SCRUBBULOUS!

A few emails have come in from people asking if I can do smaller kits with fewer scrubbies. The reality is that there is not much money to be made from scrubbies, as the shipping cost is greater than the value of the scrubbies unless you order a bunch -- Hence the bulk pack.

When it occurred to me that some people may take a serious liking to these I realized that I should offer a bulk pack which also lets me put a couple of large ones in. (Trust me, once you try the large, you'll always want to have both sizes on hand!)

The main reason I've added these to the store is not to profit, but to share the tools that work best for me. I thought that by adding two to the Thermo Lover's kit, it would 'round out' the kit and provide all my fave tools in one packet. It's really heartwarming to realize that people trust my opinion enough to order these kits and thankfully, seem to concur --  that these tools are a good fit for our Thermokitchens.

I've heard all kinds of reports regarding arrivals times. The post office has been surprisingly wonderful recently and most see parcels within 1-3 weeks. Love MCMich's idea, and Gretchen's, and and and. Thank you all, for your enthusiasm!

ps - and why do you think I'm still up at 1:30 am??? Packing scrubbies for you of course  :-* ;) :-*
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Post by: Wonder on August 30, 2012, 10:47:32 am
Thanks Helene, a few of us have got around the bulk pack by sharing. Can't wait to get them and give them a try and you never know I might regret sharing my bulk pack!
Title: Re: Super Scrubbies (pot scrubbers) for Thermomix Kitchens
Post by: Yvette on August 31, 2012, 01:16:45 am
Michele just received my scrubbies thank you very excited to try them on the weekend, don't forget to pm me the amount I owe you  :-))
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Post by: judydawn on August 31, 2012, 01:28:28 am
I'll be putting an order in late next week once I have changed providers so that my email address will be correct.  I have so many people I can give one to and I want one for every wet room in the house.
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Post by: Yvette on August 31, 2012, 01:30:55 am
That's good Judy they feel quite rough not what I was expecting will give them a good workout this weekend.
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Post by: judydawn on August 31, 2012, 01:35:54 am
Yes some reviews would be nice and also what different ideas people have been using them for.  Gretchen has given a few variables, sometimes we don't think outside the square.
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Post by: Yvette on August 31, 2012, 01:41:28 am
Yes true Judy that's why I thought it would be good to have a new topic HOW YOU ARE USING YOUR SCRUBBIE
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Post by: judydawn on August 31, 2012, 01:44:52 am
Good idea, someone who has used theirs on different jobs may like to start the thread.  Gretchen?
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Post by: Yvette on August 31, 2012, 01:48:48 am
Yes Gretchen or I will start one next week after I have used mine  ;)
Title: Re: Super Scrubbies (pot scrubbers) for Thermomix Kitchens
Post by: Cuilidh on August 31, 2012, 06:43:56 am
The kit of spatulas, brushes and scrubbies I ordered last Friday arrived safe and sound today.  Looking forward to trying everything out this weekend.

Helene is doing a wonderful job of despatching her orders as soon as she gets them (no wonder she was so shattered when you visited her earlier this week Gert!).
Title: Re: Super Scrubbies (pot scrubbers) for Thermomix Kitchens
Post by: gertbysea on August 31, 2012, 06:55:07 am
The kit of spatulas, brushes and scrubbies I ordered last Friday arrived safe and sound today.  Looking forward to trying everything out this weekend.

Helene is doing a wonderful job of despatching her orders as soon as she gets them (no wonder she was so shattered when you visited her earlier this week Gert!).

We do not want to bother her while she is busy do we!

Gert
Title: Re: Super Scrubbies (pot scrubbers) for Thermomix Kitchens
Post by: Cornish Cream on August 31, 2012, 11:49:57 am
I had to collect my scrubbies from the sorting office of the post office today as Her Majesty's Revenue and Customs stung me for £5.37 and the Post Office charged me a £8 handling charge.The guy behind the counter said try to keep parcels  to the cost of £18 or $30.
All unpacked and they do look good ;D Thanks Helene :-*
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Post by: jeninwa on August 31, 2012, 12:59:27 pm
Boy they know how to charge over there CC, 8 pound handling fee, what a rip off, I think here in Aus. if the parcel is over $100.00 we have to pay customs, but no handling fee. Please correct me if I am wrong.
Title: Re: Super Scrubbies (pot scrubbers) for Thermomix Kitchens
Post by: Cornish Cream on August 31, 2012, 01:12:45 pm
Boy they know how to charge over there CC, 8 pound handling fee, what a rip off, I think here in Aus. if the parcel is over $100.00 we have to pay customs, but no handling fee. Please correct me if I am wrong.
I agree Jen, the £8 handling fee is outrageous.
Title: Re: Super Scrubbies (pot scrubbers) for Thermomix Kitchens
Post by: judydawn on August 31, 2012, 01:17:36 pm
Made for an expensive parcel CC.  Did you have to pay anything when I sent you that large recipe book?
Title: Re: Super Scrubbies (pot scrubbers) for Thermomix Kitchens
Post by: Cornish Cream on August 31, 2012, 01:22:00 pm
Made for an expensive parcel CC.  Did you have to pay anything when I sent you that large recipe book?
I was just unfortunate that the scrubbies got caught as I have never had it happen to any parcel from overseas before.The book you sent me sailed through ;) :)
Title: Re: Super Scrubbies (pot scrubbers) for Thermomix Kitchens
Post by: Cuilidh on August 31, 2012, 09:19:59 pm
Generally, here in Australia, if your package has a value of is less than $1,000 it should come through without any problems.  There may be the odd time when something will get stopped, particualrly by Quarantine if they feel the package contains plant or animal matter, so our scrubbies should come through without any problems.
Title: Re: Super Scrubbies (pot scrubbers) for Thermomix Kitchens
Post by: Swanscook on September 06, 2012, 11:10:22 am
Mine came in exactly a week.
They feel quite rough and worked well on a callous on my foot. Has anyone used them on the TM? I assume they are safe and won't scratch it  - I haven't tried one yet as I am paranoid about damaging it and would love a report from someone who has used it.
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Post by: gertbysea on September 06, 2012, 11:31:02 am
Fine on the THERMOTHINGY

Gert
Title: Re: Super Scrubbies (pot scrubbers) for Thermomix Kitchens
Post by: cookie1 on September 06, 2012, 11:59:55 am
I love mine, it is so useful for everything. Even DH remarked on how good it is. (he washes and I dry the dishes.)
Title: Re: Super Scrubbies (pot scrubbers) for Thermomix Kitchens
Post by: Cuilidh on September 06, 2012, 12:09:03 pm
My TMX  bowl had a black accumulation along the leading edge of the 'ribs' on the sides of the jug and Chookie thought this was due to the water in rural Victoria.  I had tried all sorts of things to clean the marks off, all to no avail, then I ran a scrubbie around it at the weekend and it looks like the marks have now all come off (I was so astounded I just put the jug away without double checking, but I think they have gone, much to my relief!).
Title: Re: Super Scrubbies (pot scrubbers) for Thermomix Kitchens
Post by: Swanscook on September 06, 2012, 11:02:21 pm
Thanks for the replies. Sounds like they are fine for the TM.
I am going to give a couple to both my daughters as well and wanted to be sure their TMs wouldn't be scratched.
I didn't read the instructions thoroughly and thought it was for skin (and not just callouses or rough skin). So I just "tested" it on my arm and now I have red graze marks along it!
Title: Re: Super Scrubbies (pot scrubbers) for Thermomix Kitchens
Post by: gertbysea on September 07, 2012, 12:17:17 am
Thanks for the replies. Sounds like they are fine for the TM.
I am going to give a couple to both my daughters as well and wanted to be sure their TMs wouldn't be scratched.
I didn't read the instructions thoroughly and thought it was for skin (and not just callouses or rough skin). So I just "tested" it on my arm and now I have red graze marks along it!

Oops. Did it take the hair off.

Gert
Title: Re: Super Scrubbies (pot scrubbers) for Thermomix Kitchens
Post by: Yvette on September 07, 2012, 12:30:50 am
WARNING do not rub to hard on skin I nearly had a disaster too
Title: Re: Super Scrubbies (pot scrubbers) for Thermomix Kitchens
Post by: Cuilidh on September 07, 2012, 12:43:08 am
The are pretty abrasive pads so care should always be taken.  I found I needed to wear gloves to protect my hands when using them to scrub around the kitchen / bathroom.