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08/06/2008

Mild laundry detergent for babies

Formulated especially for baby’s delicate and sensitive skin, Cycles is the fastest-growing hypoallergenic and baby-safe laundry detergent in the country today. Regular detergents have harsh chemicals such as dyes, bleaches, enzymes, optical brighteners and fabric softeners. Cycles is free of those harsh chemicals. Based on the laboratory patch test conducted on babies by SGS, the world’s leading inspection, verification, testing and certification company, it was verified that Cycles Mild Laundry Detergent for Babies is indeed hypoallergenic and safe on baby’s sensitive skin.

This is why Lea Salonga, multi-awarded international singer, Broadway actress and mom, has chosen to be Cycles’ brand ambassador. She not only uses Cycles for washing all of daughter Nicole’s clothes, blankets for her crib and everything that touches her skin, Lea admits that Nicole’s skin is very sensitive and really prone to irritations. Even before she endorsed Cycles, she had already been using it as her baby’s laundry detergent. The powder form is best for soaking and hand washing. The liquid form is best for machine washing. Both are capable of removing tough stains.

Now available nationwide, Cycles is sold at major supermarkets, groceries, retail outlets and leading baby specialty stores. It is now widely distributed in Indonesia, Maldives, Dubai, and soon in Thailand and Singapore. For more information, call 3762283, visit www.cyclesbaby.com or e-mail customercare@cyclesbaby.com.

Wilcon goes the extra mile for customers

It’s an exciting time for building and design enthusiasts. Wilcon Builders’ Depot, the “build anything, we have everything” hardware center for homebuilders, is going that extra mile to serve their customers by having exclusive product presentations for top brands available at their stores. Shoppers can get tips and hands-on information on the usage, features and benefits of the houseware items, Thursdays to Saturdays until October 2008.

The product demos highlight Boysen Paints, Kohler Shower heads and waterless urinals, ABC, American Standard, Matimco, Mariwasa tiles, Royal Tern, Evergreen, HCG, NKD, Hornitex, Kuysen, Hafele, Black and Decker, Firefly, Co Ban Kiat, Carlson and Limson.

Wilcon started from humble beginnings as a small hardware store in Quezon City. At the core of its commitment is service to its customers by providing excellent quality materials at reasonable prices. Wilcon houses several known local and international brands that fit any budget.

Wilcon also has its ongoing Wheels and Bills raffle promo. Every P1,000 cash or card purchase in a single receipt entitles customer to a raffle coupon. The promo ends on Dec. 31. For inquiries, call 6348387.

Cook in style with Kinox Vienti

If you’ve been looking for the perfect cookware, look no further. Since 1949, Kinox has been bringing quality to the kitchen with their renowned stainless steel kitchenware. Its latest cookware is the Vienti collection. Sculpted from premium stainless steel, the Kinox Vienti collection brings elegance and functionality in any kitchen through designs that are compatible for all cooking needs. Remarkably secure and comfortable to hold, handles are ergonomically designed for comfortable handling. Crafted of die-cast stainless steel, it stays cool during long and continuous period of stove-top cooking; grooves in the handles also add greater stability for easy lifting.

Limited counter space? The space saving lid-rest allows for convenience in cooking. Spilled sauces and soup is no longer a problem. The rims of the saucepans, casseroles and stockpots are angled for trouble-free pouring to avoid counter mess and food wastage. It’s also a cookware-bake ware-serving dish rolled into one. Whether oven or grill, you can transfer from stove-top cooking to oven-baking, and even straight to the dinner table to serve.

Siomais and siopaos will certainly fare better with the steamer; the steam-hole patterns facilitate fast, thorough, and even steaming. Designed to be used with the casserole, its perfect fit allows for effective steaming. The multi-cooker is also perfect for cooking, blanching and straining all types of pasta, noodles, vegetables, homemade stocks and broths, and fits perfectly with the stockpot.

Safety in cooking is a must. Remain unharmed when cooking in high temperatures without opening the lids — the clear glass allows you to look at the progress of your dish, while the directional vents divert the steam away efficiently to prevent food from boiling over and spilling.

For the health buffs, reduce oil in cooking fried and stir-fried dishes with the Knox Vienti fry pans superior non-stick surface; its non-stick coating technology comes from Teflon Platinum Pro by Dupont, the original experts in non-stick.

No need to worry though that you’ll wear out your favorite pot or pan; the Kinox Vienti cookware is long-lasting even with frequent use and washing and is free from scraping and de-lamination. The aluminum disk is encapsulated by a protective layer of stainless steel and impact-bonded with a force of 1,600 tons to ensure durability, even against extreme temperatures. Also, the Teflon-coated fry pans mid-surface technology provides superior fortification against abrasions, ensuring lasting non-stick performance.

The Kinox Vienti collection includes saucepans, casserole pots, stockpots, fry pans, steamers, strainer lids and multi-cookers. Each piece of cookware is crafted with utmost dedication to quality and style. Its sleek and lustrous designs and high-grade stainless steel from Germany makes it a beautiful addition in the kitchen. Stylish and functional, Kinox once again brings cookware to new and glorious heights of cooking.