Cleaning supplies! What do you use...

[becoming]

for mopping?
for wiping down countertops?
for cleaning toilets (inside and surface)?
for cleaning bathtubs/showers?
for cleaning mirrors/windows?
for spot cleaning carpets?

Also, what kind of detergent do you use in your dishwasher and for laundry?

I'm about to be letting my housekeepers go and cleaning my own house, so the chemical cleaners are getting the boot.

Thanks for your help!

[Ruthla]

for mopping? vinegar in water
for wiping down countertops? A spray bottle filled with 2 cups water to 1 teaspoon dishwashing liquid
for cleaning toilets (inside and surface)?undiluted white vinegar
for cleaning bathtubs/showers?baking soda or Bon Ami for scrubbing, or a quick wipe down with a damp rag
for cleaning mirrors/windows? spray bottle with 1 teaspoon of white vinegar to a cup of water
for spot cleaning carpets?usually just a damp rag, sometimes with some Ivory soap on the damp rag, "rinsed" with a fresh damp rag. For vomit on carpet I use vinegar to get the smell out.

Also, what kind of detergent do you use in your dishwasher and for laundry?

I currently use 7th Generation dishwasher detergent, but before we moved (different dishwasher) I was able to use plain borax in the dishwasher with good results. I'm currently using 7th generation Laundry detergent, but in the past I've made my own detergent (coming to the conclusion it was too much effort for the money I saved) or plain baking soda in the wash, no detergent added at all. With my front-loader, I use small amounts of detergent, and found I needed just as much baking soda as I'd needed in the top loader, so it's actually cheaper to use detergent.

[kijip]

for mopping? - water and vinegar, soap to clean up sticky stuff.
for wiping down countertops? - a mixture of water, a little dish soap and some TTO (we have granite and can't use vinegar).
for cleaning toilets (inside and surface)? - vinegar
for cleaning bathtubs/showers? - vinegar
for cleaning mirrors/windows? - flat club soda
for spot cleaning carpets? - we use our steam cleaner with vinegar instead of commercial cleaners.

Also, what kind of detergent do you use in your dishwasher and for laundry?

We are rotating through the greener options on the dishwasher looking for a good fit. Right now, Ecover seems to be doing pretty well. For laundry, I use 7th Generation but want to switch to making my own.

We also use Bon Ami and baking soda for scouring sinks and the like.

[MamaPam]

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[lovesdaffodils]

for mopping? vinegar & water, with a microfiber mop
for wiping down countertops? vinegar & water in a spray bottle, sometimes with orange EO or TTO, cheap cleaning towels
for cleaning toilets (inside and surface)? same vinegar & water spray bottle
for cleaning bathtubs/showers? ditto, baking soda if they need some real scrubbing
for cleaning mirrors/windows? rubbing alcohol & newspaper
for spot cleaning carpets? n/a

Also, what kind of detergent do you use in your dishwasher and for laundry? Seventh Generation laundry detergent, Ecover dishwasher powder (and Seventh Generation liquid for hand-washing dishes)

[ekortering]

This is what I use:

Originally Posted by becoming

for mopping? Lemon scent sudsing ammonia, I think it's called Parsons
for wiping down countertops? Alternate between water with microfiber cloth and 409 (hey I have alot of it)
for cleaning toilets (inside and surface)? Inside-Lysol toilet bowl cleaner Outside-409
for cleaning bathtubs/showers?Lysol Scrubbing Bubbles-toxic, yes, but the only thing that works on my mildew
for cleaning mirrors/windows?Windex
for spot cleaning carpets?
You didn't mention cabinets, but I love to wipe them down with Murphy's Oil Soap.

Also, what kind of detergent do you use in your dishwasher and for laundry?
I use a name brand DW detergent like Cascade or Sun because the off-brand ones don't clean as well and turn the inside of my DW, peach/orange. For the laundry I use the cheapest liquid detergent (1/4 cup per large load), vinegar instead of fabric softener, and 1/8 borax with my whites and towels.

I'm about to be letting my housekeepers go and cleaning my own house, so the chemical cleaners are getting the boot.

Thanks for your help!

[annethcz]

for mopping? Method floor cleaner (from Target) with a washable mop head
for wiping down countertops? A washcloth with a squirt of dishwashing liquid
for cleaning toilets (inside and surface)? A brush and simple green. I use Bon Ami for rust spots.
for cleaning bathtubs/showers? I squeegee the shower after using every day. After bathing the kids, I immediately wipe down the tub with a washcloth (no cleaner). To do a big cleaning, I use simple green
for cleaning mirrors/windows? Restore brand glass cleaner
for spot cleaning carpets? I don't

Also, what kind of detergent do you use in your dishwasher and for laundry? Method brand (from Target) or Country Save for laundry detergent. For dishwashing detergent, I buy whatever 'natural' brand is on sale.

[pbjmama]

Originally Posted by annethcz

for mopping? Method floor cleaner (from Target) with a washable mop head
for wiping down countertops? A washcloth with a squirt of dishwashing liquid
for cleaning toilets (inside and surface)? A brush and simple green. I use Bon Ami for rust spots.
for cleaning bathtubs/showers? I squeegee the shower after using every day. After bathing the kids, I immediately wipe down the tub with a washcloth (no cleaner). To do a big cleaning, I use simple green
for cleaning mirrors/windows? Restore brand glass cleaner
for spot cleaning carpets? I don't

Also, what kind of detergent do you use in your dishwasher and for laundry? Method brand (from Target) or Country Save for laundry detergent. For dishwashing detergent, I buy whatever 'natural' brand is on sale.

Where do you buy simple green? I haven't seen it in my local grocery type stores.

[BeckC]

for mopping? vinegar and water with TTO and orange EO
for wiping down countertops? my sponge which usually has some leftover dish soap on it
for cleaning toilets (inside and surface)? vinegar, tto, and orange eo for daily maintenance (super hard water) once a week I sprinkle baking soda first then spray the vinegar mix and it foams
for cleaning bathtubs/showers? vinegar, water, tto, orange eo mixture sprayed every day. to scrub i use a baking soda paste
for cleaning mirrors/windows? vinegar, water, tto, orange eo
for spot cleaning carpets? I use what came with my capet scrubber - definately not earth friendly - I need something else
Also, what kind of detergent do you use in your dishwasher and for laundry? laundry - country save, dishwasher - seventh gen, dish soap - seventh gen

[tracyhos]

for mopping? Method's O-Mop and Method floor cleaner
for wiping down countertops? Shaklee Basic H2 All Purpose Cleaner
for cleaning toilets (inside and surface)? : Clorox Green Works toilet cleaner--- going to try Method's new toilet cleaner when the Clorox runs out
for cleaning bathtubs/showers? Method Tub & Tile cleaner
for cleaning mirrors/windows? Shaklee Basic H2 Windows & Mirrors
for spot cleaning carpets? washcloth with a little water and dish detergent

Also, what kind of detergent do you use in your dishwasher and for laundry? All Free and Clear HE

[utopia760]

for mopping? liquid sunshine (vermont soap)
for wiping down countertops? vinegar
for cleaning toilets (inside and surface)? vinegar
for cleaning bathtubs/showers? vinegar
for cleaning mirrors/windows? vinegar
for spot cleaning carpets? honestly mine just came from the cleaners