Last March I gave you a list of 7 cleaners you absolutely must have.
And while I have been loyal to those products for years, my preferences have changed in a few ways.
A new feature this year, is my list of products to avoid. One in particular really frustrated me, and thanks to them, I was provoked to create such a list.
Disagree with one of my choices? Let me know in the comments below! I'm always on the lookout for new products!
To be honest, you'll see another preference for Greased Lightning during this list. It quickly became one of my faves, and truly cleans almost anything to perfection.
When cleaning your walls, take a wet rag, spritz a little Greased Lightning on it, and go to town.
A fairly new product, Flushy blows the competition away. It's a probiotic cleaner that does exactly what it needs to, safely. Not only does it easily help you clean your porcelain throne, but it also keeps it clean for weeks after. Love this stuff!
Yep, I am definitely copying this from last year's list. I can't imagine this stuff will ever fall off my list. Tilex bathroom cleaner. I know it's for the bathroom - but I find myself using it in the kitchen more often than the bathroom. It actually happened on accident really - I thought I was using a different spray, and then noticed when it worked so much better!
I use it on my counters, the stove (MAGIC!), and even the tile floors. It's insane how it works. If I spray it on my counter - covered in coffee spills and drips - you can actually see the brown coffee stain rise up to the top of the bubbles. And then it wipes right off - just like that. No scrubbing - just a simple swipe with a paper towel and it's gone!
Another returning contender: Clorox wipes are a must for any cleaning! I use them mostly in my bathroom for the toilet & the sink. I also use them for everything else too! My desk, the dining room table, the counter tops in the kitchen for a quick-clean. They work great, smell great, are quick and easy to use, and useful for almost any type of surface.
While last year I stated that Pine Sol, while still the best, wasn't meeting up to my standards, I can say I officially love this stuff. I seem to come across no issues with hardwood cleaning now, and Pine Sol gives an instantaneous shine!
Wood polishers don't cut it, at least the ones I have tried. This LA's Totally Awesome Orange Cleaner is the bee's knees though. Found at the Dollar Tree, yep - it only costs $1, this stuff works great! I definitely love using it on my woods - it gives it a super nice shine and smells great!
And here, my friends, are products to avoid:
The Magic Eraser. I used to love it. I used to rave about it. But after the mess it made on my walls, I will never ever again recommend this product. Unless you're looking for a headache, leave it on the shelf.
LA's Totally Awesome Calcium, Lime, and Rust Cleaner. Guess what this stuff doesn't do? Clean calcium, lime, or rust. And considering all of the precautions listed on the bottle, it's not worth it.
Mop and Shine. Want your floors to look filmy? Then this is the product for you!
This post was not endorsed by any of the above mentioned products. Just passing along my personal preferences.
And while I have been loyal to those products for years, my preferences have changed in a few ways.
A new feature this year, is my list of products to avoid. One in particular really frustrated me, and thanks to them, I was provoked to create such a list.
Disagree with one of my choices? Let me know in the comments below! I'm always on the lookout for new products!
For your walls
When cleaning your walls, take a wet rag, spritz a little Greased Lightning on it, and go to town.
For your toilet
For the Bathroom (but I love to use it in my kitchen!)
I use it on my counters, the stove (MAGIC!), and even the tile floors. It's insane how it works. If I spray it on my counter - covered in coffee spills and drips - you can actually see the brown coffee stain rise up to the top of the bubbles. And then it wipes right off - just like that. No scrubbing - just a simple swipe with a paper towel and it's gone!
For carpet stains
Greased Lightning to the rescue again. I cannot stress enough how amazing this stuff is. A quick blot on the carpet, and stains instantly disappear. By far the best carpet cleaner ever.
For Windows, glass, and mirrors
While last year I recommended Windex (which, if you must use a cleaner, this is it), I have a whole different approach this year. This actually doesn't involve cleaner, just water. You can read about it here: Newspaper and water: The perfect combo for perfect glass and mirrors
For quick clean-ups & disinfecting (This is a must for my bathroom)
For hardwood floors
While last year I stated that Pine Sol, while still the best, wasn't meeting up to my standards, I can say I officially love this stuff. I seem to come across no issues with hardwood cleaning now, and Pine Sol gives an instantaneous shine!
In the shower
This is a new addition to my cleaning supplies. I needed a clean tub and shower, and a good product to take care of it. I found this at Rite Aid, and while it was a gamble, it worked out for the best. I had never heard of Kaboom before, but I'm glad I took the purchase risk!
For wood
Wood polishers don't cut it, at least the ones I have tried. This LA's Totally Awesome Orange Cleaner is the bee's knees though. Found at the Dollar Tree, yep - it only costs $1, this stuff works great! I definitely love using it on my woods - it gives it a super nice shine and smells great!
And here, my friends, are products to avoid:
LA's Totally Awesome Calcium, Lime, and Rust Cleaner. Guess what this stuff doesn't do? Clean calcium, lime, or rust. And considering all of the precautions listed on the bottle, it's not worth it.
So what products do you love? What do you hate? I would love to know!
This post was not endorsed by any of the above mentioned products. Just passing along my personal preferences.
