Smart Parenting Awards 2023: 11 Products We Love For The Home
Home is where the heart is, and as the place where families gather, it deserves nothing but the best. This category of the Smart Parenting Awards 2023 showcases the essential items that make our living spaces safe, healthy, and comfortable.
From detergents that keep our clothes fresh, to insect killers that safeguard our loved ones from pests, and disinfectant sprays that maintain a healthy environment, these winning products were curated by Smart Parenting editors, while the Smart Parenting Village Facebook group members voted for the top brands with quality and value-for-money standards in mind.
Add these household heroes to your cart that help us in creating a warm and secure space for Filipino families to thrive.
ALL-AROUND
Disinfectant Spray: Lysol Disinfectant Spray
Cleaning the home isn't complete without Lysol Disinfectant Spray. Voted as the preferred disinfectant spray of the Smart Parenting community when it comes to quality and value for money, this is one product that I grew up using in my parents' home.
That's why I made sure to always have it in our own home, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic and flu season. The Crisp Linen scent of Lysol never fails to give me and my family the assurance that the house is free from odor-causing bacteria, mold, mildew, viruses, and more.
Lysol Disinfectant Spray 340g (Buy 1, Take 1), Php 410
Home Spray: Avon Home Sprays
Imagine walking into your home after a long day. What does the first whiff of air smell when you step inside the living room?
If the scent doesn't spark joy and freshness, then you probably haven't tried using Avon Home Sprays.
It's an easy way to freshen up any space in an instant. It comes in three refreshing scents: Jasmine and Freesia, Magnolia and Camellia, and Lily and Orchids.
These room sprays help you breathe easy and can also be used inside your car.
Avon Home Sprays 250mL, Php 219
Multi-Surface Cleaner: Tuff Multi-Surface Cleaner
"Tuff Multi-Surface Cleaner is a staple product in our household. We love it because it can help clean almost any surface area sa bahay, like the sink, windows, and mga shelves namin."
She adds, "It helps keep off crawling insects like ants. Partner na talaga siya ng buong family in keeping our house clean," says Flong Aragones, mom of three and member of the Smart Parenting Village since 2018.
Tuff Multi-Surface Cleaner 500mL, Php 194
Multi-Insect Killer: Baygon
A bottle of Baygon Multi-Insect Killer is a must-have in every home, particularly this water-based variant, which leaves no odor after spraying. It's meant to be used both inside the home and in the garden, so your house plants are safe even when exposed.
Baygon Multi-Insect Killer Water-Based 500mL, Php 413
Alcohol: Cleene Ethyl Alcohol 70%
More than ever, alcohol has become a household essential because of the pandemic. Even now, as everyone eases into the new normal, it pays to have a spray bottle handy, especially with the different variants of flu and viruses ever present in the air.
Smart Parenting editor Em Cruz says, "I always carry a small bottle of alcohol spray in my bag and am quite particular about using it as I go about my day, especially during and after the pandemic." She adds, "I like Cleene Ethyl Alcohol because it has the gentlest scent among the alcohol brands I've tried. Plus, its 70% solution gives me a sense of security, knowing that I'm protected from disease and infection. I also use it with my kids, and so far, it hasn't been as drying on our hands as other brands."
Cleene Ethyl Alcohol 70% 500mL 3s, Php 235
LAUNDRY
Laundry Detergent: Tuff Naturals Liquid Laundry Detergent
Smart Parenting Village member and mom of one Pennelope Baria swears by Tuff Naturals Liquid Laundry Detergent because it helps make laundry easier. She says, "It easily washes the dirt and sweat stains away especially on white fabrics."
She adds, "Another thing that we love most about it is it has a subtle smell that is not irritating to a family like ours who has allergic rhinitis."
Tuff Naturals Liquid Laundry Detergent 1L, Php 290
Fabric Conditioner: Surf Fabric Conditioner Blossom Fresh
Smart Parenting editor-in-chief Ronna Capili Bonifacio says it best, "Surf Fabric Conditioner Blossom Fresh is easy on the pocket, has a great smell, and my clothes come out of the wash and dryer no longer needing to be ironed! It's the ultimate hack for busy parents who would rather spend time with the kids than fuss over chores. For the home, I especially love things that work so that I can focus on the things I need to, like this one."
Surf Fabric Conditioner Blossom Fresh 25mL 12s, Php
KITCHEN
Dishwashing Liquid: Axion Dishwashing Liquid Lime/Kalamansi
What parents like Cherrie Julian, mom of one and Smart Parenting video producer, loves about Axion Dishwashing Liquid is that it does its job: cleans oily plates, pots, and pans well with a few swipes, and doesn't keep the hands dry unlike other brands. Moms are raving that when you buy this online, it's cheaper compared to buying it in groceries! This is your sign to buy their tipid packs!
Axion Dishwashing Liquid Lime/Kalamansi 250mL (Buy 2 Tipid Pack), Php 115
Distilled Water: Wilkins Distilled Water
Did you know that parents at the Smart Parenting Village not only trust Wilkins for drinking, but it is also their recommended brand to use for cleansing their newborn's skin? Moms recommend using cotton balls soaked in Wilkins Distilled Water in lieu of wet wipes!
It's what moms also say their peditrician recommend their babies age 1 year old and up to drink at home. When traveling, parents make sure to bring a gallon with them.
Wilkins Distilled Water 7L 4s, Php 345
BATHROOM
Toilet Cleanser: Mr. Muscle
Mr. Muscle is the only cleanser that touches our bathroom! From sink to toilet bowl to bathroom tiles, Smart Parenting Village moms trust this brand to take care of removing dirt and dried water with ease.
Mr. Muscle Bathroom Cleaner, Php 153
Liquid Hand Soap: Watsons Love My Skin Hand Soap
Smart Parenting deputy group publisher Iza Santos Cuyos highly recommends this hand soap at home. "The buy-one-get-one deal is a big come-on, and that the refill pack only costs P169 per piece had me loading my cart month after month. Green Tea & Apple, Honey and Milk Cream, and Lavender & Chamomile are my family's favorites."
Watsons Love My Skin Hand Soap 500mL (Buy 1, Take 1), Php 186
Watch for the announcement of Smart Parenting Awards 2023 winners in the other categories: Products we love for moms, dads, kids, and babies.
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Edited by Ronna Capili Bonifacio
Art Direction and Photography by Stephanie Ocampo
Assisted by Annycrist Marino
Video Producer: Cherrie Julian
Videographer and Editor: Rolando Pingco, Jr.
Social Media Producer: Zen Arganda
Marketing Coordinator: Hannah Marie Bilgera
Deputy Group Publisher: Iza Santos Cuyos
