The right cleaning product can work wonders for your home, health, and mood.
It may be tempting to use a super-strong chemical to get the job done, but doing so risks harming your health, the environment, the climate, and even the surfaces you are trying to clean.
With just a little bit of thought, most cleaning tasks can be solved without unnecessary chemicals. Here are six cleaning products that do the job without a single warning symbol.
1. Kitchen soap in a pump bottle.
This kitchen soap in a pump bottle is unscented and can be used for tough grime, even in food preparation areas. Pans, pots, baking trays—apply the soap, let it sit, and most of the dirt will come off effortlessly.
2. Soap spray.
Everything that is sprayed becomes airborne to some extent, and you end up inhaling it. That’s why it’s important to use cleaning sprays that are gentle on both you and the environment. Soap spray works great for greasy surfaces behind the stove, kitchen counters, and almost everything else—just avoid surfaces painted with linseed oil paint.
3. Window cleaner. Västerbottenssåpa’s window cleaner, made with soap and ethanol, leaves all surfaces sparkling. Just spray and wipe.
4. Copper scrubber. Copper is an interesting material—it doesn’t scratch surfaces when used with water but is still as effective as a steel wool pad. It saves the day in really tough cleaning situations.
5. Scrub brush. A simple, classic scrub brush is so underrated. You’ll often find tips online suggesting you save old toothbrushes to clean grout, for example. But why? Use a proper scrub brush and clean the entire surface at once—much faster and much easier.
6. Glass scraper. Oven glass, baking trays with burnt sugar, and more—apply soap, add a little water, and let time do the work. Soon, the dirt will loosen, but if it’s really burnt on, you may need to use the scraper to remove everything that the soap and time have softened.
Questions & Answers
1. Why is the kitchen soap unscented?
Answer: Do you really need scented drinking glasses, cutlery, or cutting boards?
2. What is the difference between soap spray and soap in a pump bottle?
Answer: Soap in a pump bottle is more concentrated.
3. Why do you need a glass scraper?
Answer: It can be useful for oven glass or badly burnt baking trays, for example.
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