Recently I've been asked about what I use to clean the house. I worked as a professional house cleaner and had to use a lot of bleach and commercial chemical cleaners. Personally, I don't like them. Also, I have extremely sensitive skin so I'm extra picky about what I'll use.
My Favorite Cleaning Supplies
Anyone that has ever visited will know that I love Method Cleaning Supplies, I have their Gel Hand Soap in every bathroom, in the kitchen I have their Kitchen Gel Hand Wash in Lemongrass and their Dish Pump in Clementine by my sink.
Their Bathroom Cleaner is the only thing I've found actually gets my bathtub clean without 20 minutes of scrubbing, I simply spray it, walk away for 5-10 minutes, then come back and scrub lightly with a Scrubbing Pad (generic Magic Eraser) and my tub is spotless and white again! It even cuts through the nasty soap scum that builds up from KC's bar soap!
We have a lot of wood in our house, some is sealed, some isn't, some pieces are antiques and others are things we've made with leftover scrap wood, the only thing I will use to dust and polish them is Method Wood for Good Polish, not only does it smell like almonds, but it leaves our furniture looking clean without any buildup!
I also use their All Purpose Cleaner, I love the Pink Grapefruit, to clean our kitchen counters, walls, outside furniture, and just about everything else!
Not only do the Method products work well, and smell delicious, I also love the company, here's a little bit about their products and company:
- Plant Friendly
- Non-Toxic Ingredients
- Bottles are 100% Post-Consumer Recycled Plastic
- Pet Safe
- Biodegradeable
- Multiple Plant Derived Ingredients
I can use all of their products without wearing gloves, which is very rare for me! I feel safe using all of their products around my kids and kitty, and I don't have to worry what I'm breathing in!
That said, I'm not a fan of their glass cleaner, it just didn't seem to work as well as the Sprayway Glass Cleaner I used when I was cleaning professionally. It's ammonia free, and doesn't leave any streaks, plus it's usually between $2-$3 a can and lasts for quite a while. I also use this on our stainless steel appliances, it gets rid of any fingerprints or food smears, and makes them look like they did when we first got them!
For the inside of my toilets I use vinegar and baking soda, I just pour in a bit of each, let it sit 10 minutes, and then use my toilet brush to scrub.
In our kitchen and upstairs bathroom we have luxury vinyl plank floors (peel and stick vinyl flooring that looks like wood.) I always mop on my hands and knees and just use a simple mixture of hot water, a bit of dish soap, and some hydrogen peroxide (to keep them looking shiny.) It gets the floors nice and clean, doesn't leave a film, or feel sticky, and I always have everything I need on hand!
These products are what work for me and my household, they might not work for everyone. If you have products you love let me know in the comments, I'm always looking to try new things!
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What would you use on wood floors? I use vinegar....
ReplyDeleteI am so sorry, I thought I had replied to this a long time ago! Wood floors I use vinegar and water, and prefer to wash on my hands and knees.
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