Non toxic cleaning supplies

Posted by malambrit @malambrit, 3 days ago

Hi! I am looking for non toxic cleaning supplies. Does anyone have suggestions of brands that work!! I was just about to hit the "Order" button on Melaleuca but their requirements for monthly orders is a little steep. I currently use several of the Seventh Generation products. I need a really good wood floor cleaner, natural tile cleaner, and bathroom cleaners 🙂 Thank you!

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I use a steam mop (I think current one is a Shark) with distilled water on wood floors (polyurethane finish) laminate flooring and ceramic tile. No soap, vinegar or anything, just a few extra passes on really dirty spots. Before you cringe - my wood floors are 35 years old and have only needed one refinish, the laminates are 10 years old and look like almost new. I change the washable pads out a couple times on cleaning day.
I use Krud Kutter for really heavy cleaning - very little smell, can be used full strength to greatly diluted - label says it is septic safe and biodegradable. I get it by the gallon at the big box store like Home Depot.
For general kitchen cleaning I use original Dawn, OxyClean powder, and a MrClean eraser.

Plain old vinegar, rubbing alcohol, peroxide, baking soda and washing soda also have their place. High priced "natural" cleaning products are mostly a ripoff IMHO. Just stay away from highly scented stuff, use the smallest amount possible, and clean stuff before I gets really gross, using a little "elbow grease" and rags.

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I, too, use only water to clean my wood floors. It works well with a polishing machine. My cleaning lady and I are too old to get down and scrub anymore. My linoleum bathroom floor is 55 years old and only needs some softscrub around the edges once in awhile. We use a fragrance and dye free floor cleaner on the kitchen tile with the scrubbing pads for the machine. My husband is still farming and tracks mud and manure in on his boots. He's finally learned to take them off before entering the kitchen!

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@egayle187

I, too, use only water to clean my wood floors. It works well with a polishing machine. My cleaning lady and I are too old to get down and scrub anymore. My linoleum bathroom floor is 55 years old and only needs some softscrub around the edges once in awhile. We use a fragrance and dye free floor cleaner on the kitchen tile with the scrubbing pads for the machine. My husband is still farming and tracks mud and manure in on his boots. He's finally learned to take them off before entering the kitchen!

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I forgot to mention that we are an outdoor-shoes-free household, a practice common in many parts of the world. Indoor shoes & slippers welcome. My daughter even trained her dog to wait by the door for a "paw check" and wipe if necessary before bouncing into the house. Not only does it help with the "mud and manure" on the floor, but it keeps many pollutants out of the house as well.

And here in semi-arid far South Texas, it keeps the burs and thorns out as well. In our tiny home we provide a chair and rug at the door (which is in the main room) for those who don't wish to remove footwear.

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@sueinmn

I use a steam mop (I think current one is a Shark) with distilled water on wood floors (polyurethane finish) laminate flooring and ceramic tile. No soap, vinegar or anything, just a few extra passes on really dirty spots. Before you cringe - my wood floors are 35 years old and have only needed one refinish, the laminates are 10 years old and look like almost new. I change the washable pads out a couple times on cleaning day.
I use Krud Kutter for really heavy cleaning - very little smell, can be used full strength to greatly diluted - label says it is septic safe and biodegradable. I get it by the gallon at the big box store like Home Depot.
For general kitchen cleaning I use original Dawn, OxyClean powder, and a MrClean eraser.

Plain old vinegar, rubbing alcohol, peroxide, baking soda and washing soda also have their place. High priced "natural" cleaning products are mostly a ripoff IMHO. Just stay away from highly scented stuff, use the smallest amount possible, and clean stuff before I gets really gross, using a little "elbow grease" and rags.

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Also, i spray the solution into a
paper towel so its not aerosolized. We also have a cleaning lady who deep cleans so tidying up is minimal for us. We usually leave the apt during that time.
Same with perfume, i spray a small amt into a cotton ball and dab on.

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I was a professional premium cleaner for doctors and professors for over 25 years. I have a homemade recipe that is doctor approved and I will give it to you for free. Fill half of spray bottle with vinegar and then 1/4 with rubbing alcohol and the rest with distilled water and then use a dollop, long squeeze, of Dawn dish soap or Dr Bronner's. That's it! Kills mold, bacteria, viruses. Was approved by multiple dr clients during covid.

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