I've been inspired by the 'are you a good housewife' thread and have decided to up my game (really, anything would be an improvement, ha).
What are your must have cleaning products? I'll stock up my shelves and turn into Cinders 
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The Clorox toilet cleaning wand! I can never live without this again.
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@littlek: ha ha! Indeed! Not possible at the moment though, sadly. One day though!
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- i use a 50/50 solution of vinegar + water to clean most things
- biokleen's bac-out gets the smell/stains out of everything
- dr bronner's castile soap to make foaming hand soap and to clean just about everything
- super washing soda + citric acid = diy dishwashing detergent
- soap nuts for laundrythat's what we use just about daily!
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Vinegar!! I use it on most everything, trying to get away from other stuff with LO now, and a dog who licks the floor, lol.
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@Mrs. Bee: What is a soap nut? I've been wanting to try your dishwasher soap recipe too!
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Clorox/Lysol wipes. I have a chicken thing so I NEED that.
@Mrs. Bee: what do you clean with the vinegar solution and is that the foaming hand soap recipe you posted on the blog?
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A thin, stiff bristled brush (a grout brush) for cleaning between tiles and around taps in the bathroom.
Anti bacterial floor wipes - they're large thick wipes that you can clean your kitchen/bathroom/any floor with when you don't have time to get the mop out!
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I try to only clean with water actually! I use Norwex cloths, but there is a simalar cloth called eCloths. They are a very high quality microfiber cloth that picks up all the germs, and that way there is no need to even use cleaning solutions!
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@Bao: YES! I can't clean the toilet without them. I almost get a weird satisfaction out of using them because they're so easy!
My others would be vinegar and baking soda. I can clean pretty much anything with those two items. Cheap, easy, no crazy chemicals. I switched to avoid excess chemicals, but I noticed that vinegar and baking soda do a better job in most cases! When I clean with vinegar I do 50/50 vinegar/water, and when I clean with baking soda I just add enough water to make a paste.
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@grizz: Haha I know, it makes cleaning the toilet a little less annoying.
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@Bao: there's a post about it on the blog! they're berries you use to do your laundry!
@regberadaisy: i clean everything with vinegar -- cabinets, toys, floors, counters, laundry, microwave, dishwasher.... everything!
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@Mrs. Bee: How did I miss that?? Going to find it now, thanks!
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I love microfiber cleaning cloths, I get a huge pack from Costco and pretty much use them for cleaning, drying, etc.
I also like bleach, it's old school and I know it's not the best thing to use, but I can't get on board with vinegar for some things.
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@grizz: Same!!! Sometimes I'll add a little lemon to the vinegar so the smell isn't so strong but otherwise that's all we use! I also prefer reusing our old newborn prefolds as hand towels!
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I absolutely live for Mrs. Myers Basil All-Purpose cleaner. The scent is so fresh and crisp that just a few spritzes on the counters help everything to feel cleaner and calmer in moments.
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I love cheap washcloths for cleaning. I use them to clean spots on the carpet, mop the floors, clean the sink/tub, everything I can. As far as products, I love these:
- Method Wood floor cleaner
- Method laundry detergent/fabric softener spray
- Vinegar/soap/water mix for tile, counters
- Straight vinegar for windows and walls, and in a pinch I'll spray straight vinegar in the toilet to clean it quickly.
- Seventh Generation dish soap (the free and clear kind) -
I'm in love with the pledge dusting cloths/swiffer style cloths. They pick up and hold onto dust like nothing else. I don't bother with the swiffer duster that has a wand, just stick to the flat sheets and you can pick up so much crud!
I also LOVE Mr. Clean magic erasers. They clean porceline and finely textured surfaces (like the fridge/fridge handle) really well. You can use them with whatever cleaning solution you like - commercial or home made... because vinegar and baking soda are actually chemicals, too -
My cleaning lady.
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@evansjamie: I need to get some cheap wash cloths, what a great idea! I always use paper towel and hate wasting so much.
ETA: I've been wanting to try that dish soap, so you love it?
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@Bao: I like it. We have it at work, and I'm just waiting for my bottle of Mrs. Meyers to run out at home so I can get this. I'm sensitive to a lot of chemicals, so I like that it doesn't have an over the top smell like the Mrs. Meyers does, which smells strongly like laundry detergent.
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@evansjamie: good to know!
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@Bao: I LOVE my clorox disinfecting wipes. So easy to use and does a great job!!
vinegar and baking soda are my other two must have cleaning products.
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@mossyslane: Mmmm I love Mrs Myers stuff. The basil scent is my favorite!
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@grizz: I'll have to sniff the basil scent! Right now I have the lemon verbena soap, and the scent is so strong (and was to me before I was pregnant). I love the geranium scent, but my stores don't carry it anymore.
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- Clorox Green Works natural wipes
- Mr. Clean Magic Eraser
- Swiffer dusting cloths
- Vinegar/water mixture (if you want to make this smell better, save the rinds from your citrus fruits - oranges, lemons, etc - and soak them in a large container of the water and vinegar mixture for several days, then transfer to a spray bottle. Voila, citrus cleaner!) -
Same as @Mrs. Bee: I use vinegar and water for most everything!
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Looks like I'm in good company, I use vinegar and water for just about everything! Thanks for the tip on making it smell nicer, @IRunForFun: DH will definitely appreciate that.
I'll also second the Mr Clean Magic Erasers. My favorite thing ever- it's never failed me!
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@Mrs. Bee: @Beebug: does it make everything smell of vinegar? Do you use white vinegar? I like the sound of more natural products. Oh and I guess it doesn't kill germs though... do you use anything over the top?
Thanks loads for the tips, everyone, they're great! My transformation to Cinderella is almost complete : ) Now I just need to get off my butt and buy this stuff!
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@travelgirl1: Vinegar is actually 5% acetic acid and has been proven to kill bacteria and viruses. I read an article once that said it can kill off cold/flu viruses, but isn't as effective with food borne bacteria. So basically it's a good general disinfectant, but if you've had raw meat on a surface, you'd want to use something stronger.
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@IRunForFun: Great, thanks so much! I love your citrus tip too : )
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- Bar Keeper's Friend
- Clorox Wipes
- Mr. Clean Magic Eraser
- Vinegar
- Weiman Stainless Steel Cleaner -
@travelgirl1: You're welcome!
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