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Vamoosh have proudly partnered with Support Dogs

Vamoosh have proudly partnered with Support Dogs

Vamoosh have partnered with Sheffield based charity Support Dogs UK in order to raise awareness and show continuous support for the charity.

What they do...

Support Dogs is a national charity dedicated to saving and improving the lives of children and adults with various challenging medical conditions. They provide, train and support specialist assistance dogs to achieve this.

Support Dogs specialise in three specific programmes:

  • Autism assistance dogs for autistic children. The dogs are trained to provide safety for the child and reduce stress in social environments. 
  • Seizure alert dogs for people with epilepsy. Our dogs are trained to provide a 100% reliable, potentially life saving alert up to 1 hour before an epileptic seizure. This enables the client to find safety and be in control over their seizure, allowing a much more independent life.
  • Disability assistance dogs for people with physical disabilities. The client’s own pet dog is trained to perform tasks which are specifically tailored to their individual needs, providing them with greater independence and safety.

Established in 1992, Support Dogs works across England, Scotland and Wales and provides all its services entirely free of charge to those in need of them. However, the charity relies solely on voluntary donations and receives no government funding.

Our Managing Director Tom Abbey visited the Sheffield headquarters alongside our Marketing Manager Gemma Kitchen. Support Dogs Corporate Partnerships Manager Chris Daykin said, "We are so grateful for this wonderful gesture of support from Vamoosh. We are completely reliant on voluntary donations and therefore a significant contribution like this is more important than ever to us given the impact of the current economic situation. We’re excited for what we have planned for our partnership and look forward to changing lives together for those affected by epilepsy, autism and disability."

Click on the logo below to head over to the Support Dogs website to find out more or donate! 

 

NEW DISHWASHER CLEANER NOW AVAILABLE IN B&M AND ON AMAZON

NEW DISHWASHER CLEANER NOW AVAILABLE IN B&M AND ON AMAZON

NEW Vamoosh Dishwasher cleaner dishwasher deep cleans your machine whilst using 90% LESS PLASTIC than the leading brands.

Vamoosh uses a unique white pouch that sits on the top rack of your dishwasher and leaves your appliance feeling spic-and-span. Its powerful 6-in-1 action not only hygienically cleans the hidden parts of your machine, it also eliminates limescale and extends the machines life. Vamoosh understand the importance of properly cleaning the things that clean for you. 


Managing director Tom Abbey says: “It’s exciting to be part of true innovation and create products that are unique in solving everyday cleaning problems. With the cost of living and environmental pressures it has been important for us to develop this product to not only extend the life of expensive appliances but also with environmentally conscious packaging.”

 PUT IT TO THE ZEST...

If you want to give your dishwasher a lemony fresh start then you can put it to the test and find our product in B&M stores. However, if you don't trust yourself walking into B&M and trying not to purchase EVERYTHING on the shelf, then you can also find us on Amazon. Just search for Vamoosh Dishwasher Cleaner and you will spot us.

Let us know if you find us in store and have the chance to try us out. Tag @vamooshcleans to feature on our social media page!

 

 

 

NEW PRODUCT ALERT! Vamoosh Dishwasher Cleaner

NEW PRODUCT ALERT! Vamoosh Dishwasher Cleaner

Vamoosh have come to transform another one of your home appliances!

     What does Vamoosh Dishwasher Cleaner do? 

Vamoosh Dishwasher cleaner gives your dishwasher a really deep clean and uses 90% LESS PLASTIC than the leading brands. Vamoosh use's a pouch that sits on the top rack of your dishwasher and leaves your appliance sparkling clean with a lemony citrus scent. With its 6-in-1 action you can kiss the limescale goodbye (please don't actually kiss the limescale).  

 

Say Vamoosh to the dirt in your dishwasher!

Not only does Vamoosh Dishwasher cleaner remove the limescale from the machine. It removes bad smells, grease and grime. Vamoosh also hygienically tackles the hidden parts of your dishwasher that you can't see. If your machine is covered with dirt and limescale, it will take more time & energy to clean properly. In order to maximize your dishwasher's efficiency, Vamoosh recommend to use regularly for optimal machine performance.
 

 

 A confetti cannon welcome...

It was all hands on deck for Team Vamoosh when awaiting the arrival of the brand new product into our Barnsley warehouse. Confetti cannons were purchased for the special occasion and we are still cleaning up the mess now! Get a free sample of Vamoosh dishwasher cleaner when purchasing any of our products from our website by clicking on the image below.

 

My first month in marketing at Vamoosh

My first month in marketing at Vamoosh

Wow! I cannot believe I have been a team member of Vamoosh for a month, and what a crazy month it has been. Talk about getting stuck in and wasting no time…

I had just graduated Aston University and was pulling pints in the Sheffield pub I worked at. On my dinner break I decided to browse the LinkedIn applications page and stumbled across Cares Laboratory and WOW AM I GLAD I DID!

From day one I knew it felt right, even from the initial interview. It was clear that the company ethos and values aligned with mine. As I have two dogs myself, I appreciated the products and their technology from a consumer perspective. Although I was very nervous, I came out of my interviews smiling and feeling excited and that hasn’t changed. When I leave our Barnsley warehouse/office I feel excited for things I will learn and experience in the near future with Vamoosh.

The Clean and Tidy Show 

Three of team Vamoosh (including me) visited the Excel Centre in London for The Clean and Tidy show 2 weeks ago. As a newbie to the cleaning industry and with it being 2 weeks into my Vamoosh Junior Brand Manger role, I had no idea what to expect or just how crazy it was going to be. The experience was unforgettable and I’m still not over it. Meeting so many wonderful individuals and getting to chat to everyone about their passions and lifestyle was a great experience. 

I also met Stacey Solomon who I used to vote for using my pocket money as a child when she was on the X Factor and again on I'm A Celebrity! I completely froze and couldn't speak, even though I had thought about what I was going to say to her. Meeting Mrs Hinch and Lynsey Queen of Clean was also very surreal.

 

 The Vamoosh Team 

Emphasis on the word team. I didn’t expect to have as much freedom and such an input so fast within the company. Everyone values my opinion, and my boss genuinely wants to hear it. I was somewhat surprised at this at first as I expected a natural hierarchical environment based on previous experience. I have been given full responsibility of our Social Media straight away, going off my outlook and opinions. 

My favourite thing about working at Vamoosh is the amazing team, as it’s a small business the office is a very nice environment to be in. People of all ages chatting throughout the day about everything and anything. Lots of giggles and chocolate and everyone makes a cracking cuppa! I already feel as though I have learnt a lot from everybody and its only been a month, I'm looking forward to my Vamoosh journey and continuing to grow within myself and the company. 

 

 

The Clean & Tidy Home Show

The Clean & Tidy Home Show

WOW! We're still on a high from the amazing weekend we just spent at The inaugural Clean & Tidy Home Show at ExCel London.

Vamoosh stand Clean & Tidy Show
Three members of our marketing team represented Vamoosh over the weekend, with our bright and bold stand in the centre of the exhibition hall (easy to hunt down with our signature turquoise colour scheme!)  

The show offered a fabulous opportunity for members of the public to discover new tips, tricks and hacks for cleaning, tidying and organising from experts within the home-tidying space plus to meet many of the faces behind the cleaning instagram accounts we all know and love, including some of the big names in cleaning and tidying such as Lynsey Queen of Clean, Mrs Hinch and Stacey Solomon...

Lynsey Queen of Clean

Lynsey Queen of Clean

We have enjoyed getting to know Lynsey very well over the years, in fact our friendship goes back almost 5 years to when we launched Vamoosh Pet Hair Dissolver. She has always been so supportive of our brand and a huge advocate of our products, which she uses regularly. 

We were delighted when she recommended using Vamoosh on the Main Stage at the event and also when she came to find us for a catch up and a coffee (and the now obligatory 'Vamoosh shake'!) 

Lynsey had a special 30 minute slot hosted by ITV's Georgina Burnett on the Main Stage at the event, talking about her best cleaning tips and tricks and answering a raft of questions from the audience (there really is NOTHING that Lynsey can't answer when it comes to questions about cleaning.)

Meeting Mrs Hinch & Stacey Solomon...

Another big highlight for us was to meet 'in person' the lovely Mrs Hinch and Stacey Solomon. The two friends (and huge influencers with a combined reach of over 10 million followers) unexpectedly turned up for a Sunday afternoon wander round the show - much to the surprise and delight of the attendees!  As many of you will know, we have worked with Mrs Hinch for a number of years to promote our Vamoosh Pet Hair Dissolver.  Mrs Hinch is a genuine user of Vamoosh which she uses to wash her dog Henry's bedding and whilst we've enjoyed working together virtually, we've never had the chance to meet her 'in the flesh' before, so we were over the moon when she made a beeline for our stand and came to say hello! 

Mrs Hinch and the Vamoosh team

So what we she like? As everyone always says, she was a really lovely lady! Very genuine, very smiley... and a lot taller than any of us imagined her to be!! She even told us she'd just stocked up on another 4 boxes of Vamoosh! 

Another highlight (especially for our social media manager Evie who is a huge fan!) was to meet Stacey Solomon.  Stacey was at the Show to support her sister, Jem, who runs the very popular 'Label Lady' business which sells beautifully aesthetic labels for home organisation (check her instagram here). From the smile on Evie's face, you can see she was absolutely buzzing to have met Stacey.  

Stacey Solomon and Vamoosh

And the pièce de resistance...? 

Whilst it was lovely to meet some of the 'bigger' influencers in the cleaning space, we all agreed that the best bit of the weekend was catching up with the cleaning and organising community: people we've spoken to or connected with on social media over the last 5 years since we launched our brand. They are the friendliest, nicest people you'll ever meet and the reason why the cleaning community is such a supportive space.  

Equally, the Clean and Tidy Home Show events team were incredibly organised, supportive and approachable.... and the event was such a success they have already launched the date for next year... the 14th-15th October 2023.  Find out more here. 

Happy faces (and achy feet!) but a true sense of community...

Having spent 2 solid days on our feet, we may have come away with a few aches and pains (not least from the muscles in our cheeks from smiling so much) but our hearts are full with the knowledge that the cleaning community is one of the most supportive groups we've ever had the chance to be involved in and no matter how big or small the influencer or the brand is, everyone is happy to support each other.... and at the end of the day, that's what it's all about isn't it?  

 

Guess the hair competition!

Guess the hair competition!

Over the weekend of the Clean & Tidy Show, we ran a (slightly icky) competition to guess the weight of some dog hair in a jar.

We had lots of entries, some very close, some a loooong way out but we are excited to announce that the winner is....

Charlotte Greedy! 

Charlotte guessed the weight of 166 grams which was the closest of all the guesses.

Here's a pic of the hair being weighed (with the scales set at zero after the jar and lid had been placed on the scales....). 

 

Well done to Charlotte and a huge thank you to everyone who entered. More than anything, it was lovely to meet you all on the stand and get the chance to chat to you about all things pet hair and cleaning!