Cleaning products for the home

[joefuss1984]

Hello everyone, I recently had a pretty bad bout with some lung issues that could have possibly been brought on by a reaction between a steroid I was on for my back combined with using chlorinated cleaners in the bathroom with poor ventilation, or one other possibility, the doctor isn't real sure. The fact of the matter is that at this moment my lung capacity has been diminished some, but we are hoping it comes back over time. I no longer can use harsh smelling chemicals, especially chlorinated. I am looking for new cleaners to replace what I am accustomed to using and hoping to get some advice if any of you guys have used any of the newer green or natural products and how well they worked.

I will give you some detail on what I am currently using and a couple of things I have looked at.

I use Windex for my glass and mirrors.

I really like soft scrub for the stainless steel sink and shower/tub installs of my house. It however has chlorinated bleach in it.

I can still handle Pine Sol pretty good which is what I clean my hard surface floors with am open to changing to something that will also dis-infect.

For my wood furniture I was using Liquid Gold because it is made here in the US.

I was looking and noticed that J.R Watkins make what they call natural cleaners. I also noticed that Clorox makes a non-chlorinated bleach now. Has anyone tried it? I only use Clorox when I notice my whites are getting dingy.

Any advice is appreciated. Thanks!

 

[maytagbear]

METHOD, METHOD, METHOD

Method's Lavender spray cleaner is safe, AND effective.

Sorry about your health issues!

Lawrence/Maytagbear

 

[supersuds]

I'm pretty sure they make Soft Scrub without bleach. I was given a sample of it once.

For stainless steel Bar Keeper's Friend (or Zud) works well and has almost no smell.

 

[aamassther]

I've used Shaklee's Basic H for for geneal cleaning, for years. It's unscented and can be mixed in different concentrations based on your needs, from a couple of drops for windows to a couple teaspoons for degreasing. It is generally well tolerated by people with sensitivities.
Microfibre cloths are great for cleaning too, you often only need plain water.
I like BKF too, as a cleanser.
The oxi based powders, like Clorox oxi and oxi clean are generally unscented. They are milder oxidants than chlorine, so you will probably want to add them as a matter of course to your whites. They work better at maintaining whiteness, rather than whitening things that are dingy.
HTH, todd

 

[stan]

Hi Joseph

Heres a list that I hope will help.

Straight white vinegar in a spray bottle for glass, mirrors.
(A few drops of dish detergent, in a small bucket of hot water for really dirty, or outside windows. Have a separate dry cloth ready, to wipe dry, for no streaks)

Bon Ami can be used for so many things (tubs, sinks, stove top, stainless steel ect)

SOS soap pads

Bar Keepers Friend for rust, hard water stains. This is a bit more abrasive than Bon Ami.

Plain old soap and water!

Hope this helps, and hope you get better!