It's Friday movie night..but since I fell off this week- figured it was time to knock out a post. Most of it is done- I'm just adding the last little bit of stuff that I have been using to clean up. I like reviewing cleaning stuff althoughI'm sure it's not the most exciting post to read- but we all have to clean and may as well try things and find the best stuff for the job.
Ariel Universal Laundry Powder
I prefer powder detergent. I think they work better and bonus they come in cardboard packaging which means no plastic which is kinder to the environment. I think this works well. The tests is always the kitchen towels with no added oxi. And it worked pretty well all by itself. Works well on all other clothes too. Not too strongly scented- I don't notice the scent sticking to my clothes much after they are dry.
7th Generation- I don't love this brand. There was a time my Mom kept the All Purpose Cleaner in house. I hated it because it didn't work well...and it also doesn't smell that great. This is supposed to be biodegradable, better for the earth...plant based. All the dazzle dazzle...but I find it to be watered down and not that effective on grease. I also don't really notice the scent much. The scent I have is the Clementine Zest and Lemongrass. It's so lightly scented you barely notice it. I will probably try the rest of the scents and update here as I go but mostly I'm not very impressed.
Recently I bought the Lavender Mint one- still dismal dishwashing results but it smells so good it made me make my own rollerball with the same mix of oils.
The only problem I noticed- it is rough on my hands/nails. I started having issues with my nails breaking off and my skin becoming really dry and peeling.
Dawn Platinum Foam- Dawn Platinum is the best dish detergent. I also really like the spray. I'm not so sure about the foam. It is definitely concentrated and it does clean the dishes-grease. I just don't think I like this form. It constantly leaks and leaves soap on the counters and I just don't feel it's as versatile as the liquid or the spray. I don't think I would buy it again but it was cool to try.
Lysol Lime and Rust Toilet Cleaner
This stuff is sometimes sold out...I had a hard time picking it up. Or maybe it was just the timing of when I was going to the store. Anyway...I usually just use dish soap or whatever I have on hand but this is a good thing to have on hand to really clean the toilet. I feel like if you let it sit it just dissolves whatever and gets the toilet sparkling clean. Also, it doesn't smell horrible. It has a light mint/toothpaste smell. Only thing- read the directions before starting. You aren't supposed to close the bowl or let it sit longer than 10 minutes. I am definitely guilty of doing both those things. Whoops!
Plant Therapy Citrus Burst Multi-Surface Cleaner
The price on these have really increased I just noticed. When I bought it, the price was 8.99 for two. Which means about 4.50 per bottle of cleaner. Now you are paying about six which is kinda high for a refill product. I love that it minimizes plastic- you can easily recycle the glass so much better for the planet. It also smells really nice- like a really bright citrus cleaner that does not at all smell like a cleaner. Smells like something I would spray around to freshen up my home or diffuse. It works well but I don't think it gets things as clean as Method. And I do feel like things get dirtier quicker than if I used something else. I think I would just stick to DIY cleaners over this- but I wouldn't be opposed to trying the other scents. Also wanted to mention I can go through a bottle of this super quickly...maybe it's not concentrated enough?
Dawn is the best dish detergent- but Palmolive is second best. I think it smells much better than Dawn and is more gentle on my hands/nails. It's a classic. I have been trying all the different dish soaps- I find it's the most versatile cleaning thing you can buy. It can clean dishes or anything else. You can use it to make all purpose cleaners etc. I would buy this one again. I like it. Probably not as great as Dawn...but I like it.
Persil Universal Pods
I think Persil is one of the best detergents. I like these better than the Arial. I think they make clothes fresher and remove more stains. I don't think Pods are the most versatile (can't adjust the amount you use per load). and not sure of the little container really dissolves and it earth friendly. I tried to research it but just ended up even more confused. I do like these though ..and would pick them up again. Probably in the economical size because the smaller the package you get the more expensive these are per pod.
Clorox Scentiva Lavender and Jasmine Toilet Bowl Cleaner
This is probably the best smelling toilet bowl cleaner you can buy. It's like a spa day for the toilet. Bonus- it actually works too. I had another toilet bowl cleaner that was supposed to be Jasmin and it smells ok but did not clean anything. Clorox tends to be a pretty good brand though. Would definitely pick this up again. There are a few other scents/brands I want to try before I do that though.
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