Initially, every time I went to Japan, I would stock up on a lot of detergents at the drugstore, from washing dishes and clothes to washing toilets, as well as cleaning sprays to wipe the glass, but after using them for a while, I realized that a lot of detergents, though incredibly effective, are corrosive, and aren't friendly enough for the skin or the products that need to be cleaned. So, I started to choose some natural cleaners that are eco-friendly and organic, gentle and non-irritating to the skin. Why emphasize on natural? Of course it is to reduce the chemical residue left on the surface of the home or clothing.
Today, I'm still recommending the cleaners I need to use based on the different spaces in my home. The following products are generally available on Taobao, Amazon, or in supermarkets, and there are a few "remedies" that I've tried myself that I hope will help you choose the right cleaner.
The kitchen is the most greasy place in a home, and it's also the most difficult to clean. Let's start with the products that remove grease and grime!
Murchison-Hume | Australia
Counter Safe All-Purpose Cleaner Multi-Purpose Countertop Cleaner
I once saw someone on Knowledge ask how to rate the brand Murchison-Hume, and is it really better than Mr. Mighty? My answer is, of course! At least the smell alone is much better than Mr. Mighty!
Murchison-Hume is an Australian brand that is quite hot in Japan, many housewives buy it and it is often seen in Japanese magazines. Founder Max Kater is a mother, because her son is allergic to most of the cleaning products on the market, she and Mr. Peter together with the research and development of the creation of this brand. Peter was originally engaged in environmental protection related work, for the detergent raw materials are natural and organic, whether it can be quickly decomposed, do not pollute the environment, etc. have their own insistence, and Max is a fashion editor, the packaging of the product, the fragrance is also very good, so this brand launched a new brand of Murchison-Hume. Max is a fashion editor and has a knack for packaging and scenting, so the brand has been very popular since its launch. Plus Max is the beginning of the son to go to the R & D design, 99% of the ingredients are natural, the scent is cosmetic grade, to avoid allergies, there are children or pets in the family can rest assured that the use.
Murchison-Hume has a wide range of products, from furniture surfaces and floors to bathrooms, kitchens, dishes, clothes, and even customized stain removal kits for travel. How to choose? The easiest thing to do is to buy this Classic Six Boxed Set, which includes a natural floor cleaner, an all-purpose countertop cleaner, a glass mirror cleaner, a boy's bathroom cleaner, an everyday wood surface and furniture cleaner and a stainless steel cleaner, a **** 6 cans, 500ml per can, a set of one year's use is more than enough, priced at around $500 RMB in Australia.
Or try buying a can of the cleaner you need most first, such as the Universal Countertop Cleaner ? Of course, you can also use it to clean lamps, walls, tables, chairs and electrical appliances, in addition to removing dust and bacteria. The original price in Australia is about 60 yuan, Japan to buy in the beginning of 100 yuan, a little cheaper than Taobao. Lane Crawford also sells.
Seventh Generation | U.S.
All Purpose Natural Cleaner powerful decontamination multifunctional cleaning liquid
Seventh Generation is not a niche high-end design brand, it is everywhere in the U.S. supermarkets, and the amount of generally large, a can of Close to 1000ml, can be used for a long time, the price is quite affordable. At first glance, you thought it was similar to the positioning of domestic products such as Lipizzaner and Mr. Mighty, in fact, people are just plain packaging, but they are all natural and organic.
It is one of the largest home environmentally friendly brands in the United States, the reason why called "Seventh Generation", because the founder believes that we need to do everything to take into account the impact of it on our children and grandchildren after the next seven generations, and therefore All products are environmentally friendly, does not contain bleaching ingredients, quite safe. It's quite safe.
I've used many of their products, from detergent to laundry detergent to glass cleaner, and the price/performance ratio is just too good to pass up! The brand has its own Tmall store, clean kitchen recommended that you buy a strong stain multi-functional cleaning liquid, 99 yuan / bottle, immediately 618 promotion to become 69 yuan, I myself also added a good shopping cart. Home with a dishwasher friends, you can try their special dishwashing powder , 69 yuan a box.
Astonish | UK
Oven & Cookware Cleaner Multi-Purpose Stain Remover
This is also the one I want to push, the strength of the stain remover industry, the multi-purpose stain remover from Astonish. I've said before that the bottom of burnt pots and pans can be turned into brand new, just rely on it! Ceramic metal can be used, a thin layer of cloth with a hundred clean cloth, no effort to gently wipe, wipe after all the accessories in the kitchen, including the cooker, range hood, etc. look like new, but also strong sterilization.
Astonish was founded by Alan Moss, the earliest he himself is a salesman of cleaning products, because of their own sales of cleaning agents are not satisfied, decided to develop a safer, not polluting the environment of the cleaning products. The Multi-Purpose Power Stain Remover was developed in a garage, using a second-hand mixing pan as an experiment, and was the brand's first product. There are lots of videos online about how amazing this product is?
In addition to this, you can also get an extra Multi-functional Sterilizing and Stain Removing Powder to eliminate odors from kitchen downspouts, which can directly target the source of bad odors and destroy hydrogen sulfide, as well as effectively remove coloring and stubborn stains caused by tea, coffee, etc., and remove dirt and scale from the bottom of hot water bottles, and so on. They have their own Tmall flagship store, a can of stain remover is $65 (carnival price of $46), stain remover plus stain remover powder set is only $96 (carnival price of $89), a set can be used for a year, very affordable.
GUMPTION |? Australia
Multi-Purpose Cleanser
and Astonish stain removal cream similar to the GUMPTION Universal Cleansing Cream, I have also been strongly amenable to faucets, tiles, kitchen sinks, hoods, etc. all can be used with sponges or cloth with the rubbing of the staining capacity of very strong, what is the Oil and water stains are all gone. There are people who take it to wipe white sneakers, the effect is amazing. Taobao can be bought, the price of 35 yuan or so.
Frosch | Germany
Baking Soda All Purpose Cleaner strong de-greasing cleaner
If you can't stand the so-called "natural citrus" "natural lemon" scent of domestic cleaners, then you can't stand it. If you can't stand the so-called "natural citrus" and "natural lemon" scents of domestic cleaners, then try Frosch's cleaning products. I initially bought it because it has a very light flavor, not pungent, and after trying it, I found that the cleaning effect is also very good. Because it's a German brand, chemical products are strictly regulated in Germany, so Frosch's cleaning products are as environmentally friendly as possible under the premise of guaranteeing the effect, they are all extracted from plants with active ingredients, containing very little or even no chemical ingredients such as preservatives, colors, and flavors. This powerful degreasing cleaner contains natural baking soda, which effectively removes grease and stubborn stains, and it's great for scrubbing hoods.
Chanteclair | Italy
Sgrassatore Marsiglia All Purpose Stain Remover Spray
In addition to Frosch, wipe the hood, you can also try to see the old Italian brand Chanteclair's All Purpose Stain Remover Spray, sprayed directly on the surface of the object, and then wipe clean with a rag, if sprayed on the stubborn stains with hot water, then with the hot water to remove the stains. For stubborn stains, use with hot water. Three flavors, yellow bottle of lemon best smell, the price is not expensive, about 30 yuan.
Kobayashi Pharmaceuticals | Japan
Sewer Deodorizing Wash Pills
Kobayashi Pharmaceuticals Pipeline Wash Pills, Taobao a lot of, there are four flavors, pink peach flavor I like the most, blue is unscented. Put it directly into the kitchen sink downpipe, half an hour later and then rinse with water, very convenient, regular use can be deodorized and deodorized.
In the last post, we also mentioned that the bathroom is dirty not only in the toilet and garbage can, but also in the shower and bathtub, so this time we recommend a cleaner not only for the toilet, but also a mildew remover for the bathtub and for cleaning the mold in the corners of the shower.
Method | USA
Bathroom Cleaner Natural Bathroom Cleaner
method home this brand in the United States can be said to be a household name, there is not too much emphasis on the design of the packaging, down-to-earth to improve the effectiveness of the cleaning, the price is also quite affordable, and often see a lot of bloggers who have already become mothers Ann Li it. The founders, Eric Ryan and Adam Lowry, a designer and a chemical engineer from Stanford University, focus on the naturalness and environmental friendliness of their products in their research and development. I first learned about this brand when a friend living abroad told me that her child's kindergarten used Method's hand sanitizer, and the child said it smelled so good that she started buying it and kept buying it back. So I started to try it, and it's really not like a detergent at all, because it's extracted from plants, and it smells very much like a body wash.
In terms of sterilization, method is also very good, they initially started from the bathroom sterilization start, has been patented herbal sterilization formula, can kill 99% of the common household bacteria. I recommend this Bathroom Cleaner, which can be used to clean bathtubs, showers, shower heads, etc. Just spray it on the surface, leave it on for about 10 minutes and then rinse it off with water, which is pretty easy to use. You can also use it to clean the sink, which is also the place where limescale and germs are most likely to accumulate. 89 yuan a bottle, available on Taobao! If you want to emphasize the sterilization effect, buy another ANTIBAC bathroom cleaner, which can also be used to wipe the toilet seat.
BONDI WASH | Australia
Glass Spray Sydney Peppermint & Rosemary
Sydney Peppermint & Rosemary Mirror Cleaning Fluid
BONDI WASH I have been recommended many times in the fifty-five flat, and I have been back to use for more than 2 years! It's a brand that I've been repurchasing and using for more than 2 years. This brand and Murchison-Hume originated in Australia, mainly natural fragrance home products. Founder Belinda Everingham is a mother of three children, she was worried about the general taste of household cleaning products pungent, the human body will cause harm, began to develop a comfortable smell, natural and effective cleaning alternatives. It's safe to say the brand's products are perfect for families with kids and pets.
Over the past year, through the promotion of many media and bloggers, BONDI WASH has gradually gained popularity in China, and there are more channels to buy it. I first contacted this brand on 10/10?HOPE, they are not only the agent of BONDI WASH, there are also many natural and organic lifestyle products, you can pay attention to their public number "1010HOPE hope that the life of the Zhi", directly to the brand's own WeChat mall to purchase.
Buy this brand without fear of stepping into the "minefield", because almost all products are good. If you're a first-time buyer, we recommend getting the Home Cleaning Experience Kit for $198 to try out the effects and smell.
Mrs. Meyer's Clean Day | USA
Toilet Bowl Cleaner Natural Bathroom Cleaner
Mrs. Meyer's Toilet Bowl Cleaner is relatively the best taste of all the toilet bowl cleaner, there are two flavors, the yellow one is a mixture of verbena and lemon, and a lavender one. Founder Thelma A. Meyer is a mother of nine and a gardening enthusiast. She noticed that her daughter had trouble tolerating the pungent smell of chemicals when she was helping to clean the aisles of her room, and decided to develop cleaners that would make it a pleasure to do housework, as if she were in her own mother's garden and enjoying it.
All the products smell and are inspired by the garden , rich in botanical ingredients and natural enzyme enzymes, natural and non-irritating. There are many product categories, from laundry detergent to toilet bowl cleaner, and an all-purpose cleaning solution for cleaning countertops and walls, which cleans well and is equally suitable for families with children and pets.
SC Johnson | U.S.
Sewer pipe unclogging agent
SC Johnson SC Johnson's Japanese version of the product I have recommended, this kitchen bathroom sewer pipe unclogging agent on the ground floor of the residence of the me is a must-have, colorless, tasteless, will not damage the pipeline, unclogging effect, but also deodorant sterilization. Many national brands, the product poured down with the water in the pipe after contact with the white smoke, cleaning must wear a mask, this is not at all worried about this.
In addition, SC Johnson's mold cleaning spray is also a lifetime push. Bathroom corners will inevitably breed mold, it is difficult to completely brush off over time, this as long as the spray on the top, wait 10 minutes or so with water on a clean. In addition to the corners, toilet, shelves, shower gel shampoo bottle bottom and so on can use it to clean, even windows and doors rubber seams of mold can also be easily removed.
Living room and bedroom cleaning is more similar, basically, dust + pest control. First is the floor cleaner, above recommended Murchison-Hume and BONDI WASH, have very good floor cleaning products . Because they are both highly concentrated formulas, you just need to pour a small capful of cleaning solution into warm water and wipe it right down. If you use a floor scrubber like I do, no problem.
BONDI WASH/Murchison-Hume Floor Cleaner
In addition to the Floor Cleaning Spray, you may also want to consider matching it with an additional can of the multi-purpose Household Cleaning Spray (Bench Spray), which can be sprayed on any non-porous surfaces in the space such as light fixtures, homes, etc., and then wiped clean with a damp cloth or sponge.
Truce | USA
?Wood Cleaner, Orange & Lemon Wood Upholstery Cleaner
Truce This cleaner is specially designed for wood furniture and is made from five simple ingredients including citrus oils, olive oils, and vinegar, which, when used, can make the surfaces of solid wood furniture shine. It creates a protective layer on the surface of the wood and prevents mold, mildew, dryness and cracks.
The brand was founded by Kandie Konomos, a professional cleaner whose skin often reacted to the chemicals in cleaning products, causing her to develop contact dermatitis. Her good friend Diann Peart has a PhD in ecology, and both realized how important it is to have a clean, non-toxic space that's safe for family members and even pets, so in 2008 they started the brand (formerly known as Herb'N Organics), which specializes in all-natural, hypoallergenic cleaning products . This cleaner is available on Amazon.
Aroma Wash | Australia
Protect Mattress Spray
Adairs is a very famous bedding brand in Australia, they have a brand called Aroma Wash, which mainly makes some cleaning products related to bedding. A year ago I recommended their mite removal spray in the public number, now that product has a new packaging? I've recommended them a year ago, but now that product has a new packaging? Well, note that a lot of their products have similar packaging and are easily confused. To the mattress, bed sheets or sofa and other surfaces repeatedly sprayed a few times, placed 10-15 minutes after the effective removal of mites.
Aroma Wash's products are all natural, pesticide-free, and can be used by families with small children or pets. They have also launched Dog Care, a series of sprays for families with dogs, which are effective in reducing dog odors, and can be sprayed on pets in their dens or near their activity areas.
There are a few simple, DIY remedies that I've tried myself.
Lemon + white vinegar
This trick is for cleaning the microwave oven, which, as mentioned in the previous post, harbors a lot of bacteria and needs to be cleaned regularly. You will need a lemon and a little white vinegar , first squeeze the juice of the lemon and pour it into water, put the bowl of water in the microwave and heat it for 3 minutes. Turn on the microwave after about 1-2 minutes and gently wipe the inside of the microwave with a damp rag, and you'll see that the stains come out. Next, mix white vinegar in a fresh bowl of clean water, soak the rag in the bowl for 2 minutes, wring it out, and wipe the inside of the microwave again. This successfully removes the stains and also achieves sterilization.
BRAGG Apple Cider Vinegar
I've been drinking this BRAGG Organic Raw Apple Cider Vinegar for a while now, but it's actually because I heard from a nutritionist friend that it's good for the stomach because it's good for the stomach, and it's good for the stomach because it's good for the stomach because it's good for the stomach. Then I realized it is also a good helper to do housework, as long as you add a little water to dilute (1:1 ratio), you can use it to clean the kitchen stove, rinse the bathtub mold, and even the faucet water stains, carpet stains can also be used to eliminate all of them. The best part is that it can help you weed control! Dilute it and pour it directly into the weed-prone areas of your flower pots to inhibit their growth. But the cost is a little high, after all, this canister to several tens of it, or keep your own drink.
Baking soda + essential oils
Baking soda is really the existence of the "oil of gold", it will be poured into the pot with water in the ratio of 1:20, the kitchen rags to throw a boil, you will find that the rags are no longer greasy. Dip a dishcloth into a small amount of baking soda water and you can easily clean tea or coffee stains out of your mug. Another trick is to put it in a nice little dish with a few drops of essential oil and put it in the corner of the bathroom or kitchen, it's a natural deodorizer . According to their own preferences to choose the flavor of essential oils, you can create your own air freshener ~
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