Household cleaning products

Everyone is trying to keep their housing clean. In this, of course, home cleaning products help us. There are now many different types of such products on the market. We are offered both conservative and environmentally friendly products, and we will not forget about natural, popular helpers. In this article you will learn about all types of home cleaning products, about well-known brands, about the benefits and dangers in using each.

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Kitchen Cleaners

Probably, this room more often than others needs cleaning and, accordingly, in a variety of means. After all, here you need to put in order both the dishes, and the stove, and the entire surface near the working area, floor, etc.

Most of all, kitchen utensils require attention. To care for her, there are many types of funds:

• synthetic;
• alternative, environmentally friendly;
• folk.

Popular Dishwashing Detergents

For daily care of dishes, liquid detergents are suitable. They remove grease and leave no scratches or marks due to their soft texture. Here are the most popular ones:

• “Fairy”;
• “AOS”;
• “Biolan”;
• “Cinderella” gel balm.

For more serious contaminants, such as soot, rust on dishes, etc., powdered detergents are more suitable. During use, the characteristics of the material from which the dishes are made should be taken into account, since the abrasive structure can damage the surface. The most used powdered products in everyday life:

• “Pemolux”;
• “Cinderella” cleaning powder;
• “Eilfix”.

Important! Most of them have a protective component that protects your hands from unwanted negative effects. But, nevertheless, they are considered synthetic, which means they cannot be called absolutely safe and harmless, although they do their job well.

Alternative detergents

A lot of alternative products have appeared on the market, which are not inferior in quality to the impact on synthetic pollution. However, they are considered environmentally friendly and safe cleaners. Some of them can even handle children's dishes. Here are some of them:

• “Baby Speci”. This tool does not cause allergies and is suitable for the care of even children's dishes;
• “Ecover”. A remedy based on purely plant and mineral resources.
• “AlmaWin”. The ingredients used are declared environmentally friendly, natural and easily decomposed. They do not contain phosphates, petroleum products, chlorine and genetically modified enzymes.
• “KIILTO”. The department for the development of household chemicals is studying more reliable and environmentally friendly raw materials. They produce products that are safe for health and the environment.

Important! The only negative of such products is their pricing policy. But is it possible to save on health and time.

Folk dishwashing detergents

They are available in every home, and it is not necessary to specifically purchase them. Usually they are used in cooking, which means that they are absolutely harmless to your body. Less - require a little more time to remove contaminants. Here are these tools and their features of impact on pollution:

• Mustard. Perfectly copes with fat and fatty deposits.
• Soda.A natural abrasive product that can remove heavy old dirt and even traces of soot, persistent rust, and lime deposits. An additional effect is disinfection and prevention of the development of pathogenic bacteria.
• Vinegar. Can remove scale, limescale. Kills mold and fungus. It has deodorizing properties.
• Lemon or citric acid in powder. Removes traces of rust from dishes. Polishes table silver and restores the shine to glassware. In addition, it has an antibacterial effect.
• Laundry soap. Removes grease, bacteria and is suitable for daily use.
• Flaxseed oil. Polishes pottery.

Important! The whole charm of these tools is that they can be used not only when cleaning dishes, but also when restoring order throughout the house.

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Tile Cleaners

If you want your tile to never be coated with lime in the bathroom and not grease in the kitchen, take care of these areas in your home every day. For care, such remedies are perfect:

• "Mister proper". It copes well with novice calcareous deposits and is easy to use.
• “Amway”. It produces high-quality environmentally friendly products for cleaning the entire house.
• Emulsion “Atlas Delfin”. It gives the old matte tiles a fresh look, and unglazed it gives shine.
• All folk remedies for washing dishes.

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Floor cleaners

Since the floors are covered with different materials, their care products are different:

• For washing wooden and parquet floors, “Pronto” is very suitable.
• For tiles on the floor - “Fila PS / 87”.
• For linoleum get “Linoli”. Although for daily care it can be washed with plain clean water.
• A universal remedy for all types of coatings is “Help”.

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Glass and mirror cleaning products

The main feature of such surfaces is that they should shine with cleanliness. Tools should be non-abrasive and give a radiance. Among effective tools, it is worth noting such:

• "Mister Muscle". Convenient packaging. Application by spraying, which allows you to process a large surface area.
• “Help” for washing windows. The same ease of use. Leaves no stains.
• “Glass”. Domestic production. It is an effective analogue of previous funds, but at a more affordable price.

As for alternative, folk remedies, they are suitable for such work:

• A solution of vinegar. It handles tarnished glass and mirrors well.
• Salt. Gives extra shine.
• Alcohol. Diluted with water and remove the dirt without any problems.
• Newsprint. It is capable of rubbing reflective surfaces to shine, since there is lead in the printing ink, which gives a special shine. In addition, using this paper can be washed with plain water.
• A piece of chalk. An old tool for removing old pollution from mirrors and glasses.
• Ammonia. It is able to restore the purity of windows and does not give stains when used correctly in the form of a solution with water.

Important! Some housewives combine store and folk cleaning products, but this is not necessary.

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Carpet and Upholstery Cleaners

The materials used to make both are usually identical (except for upholstered furniture with leather or leatherette cover). Therefore, one means. In stores you will be offered the following options:

• “Vanish.” It is sold with a special brush for cleaning efficiency.
• “Flat”. Sold in a convenient spray bottle and has a citrus flavor.
• "Cinderella". It can be sold in economical packaging, for single use.

Folk remedies for cleaning such products:

• Salt. Absorbs dirt from a cloth surface.
• Ammonia. It removes especially dangerous stains from juices and wine.
• A solution of glycerin. Able to remove dark stains of tea and coffee.
• Also capable of tidying up your carpet and upholstered furniture is your shampoo.

To tidy upholstered furniture made of genuine and artificial leather, you will need such tools:

• “Super skin.” A product designed specifically for this material, given its structure.
• “PROFOAM 2000”. Valid for 10s. Removes stubborn dirt, even glue.

As for folk remedies, then you will come in handy:

• Citric acid or lemon. Do not harm the structure of the material.
• Alcohol-containing liquids. Gently cleanse any dirt.

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Toilet cleaners

A rather common problem of the bathroom is the formation of rust and lime deposits due to the constant exposure to tap water, which is far from perfect in quality. That is why it is necessary to use special chemistry to maintain the whiteness and safety of the toilet for all households. In this fight you will be helped:

• Cilit Bang. It copes well with all types of contaminants and provides a disinfectant.
• Domestos. The most popular option among consumers. Sold in the form of concentrated gels in a container with a dispenser. Additionally, it is worth noting the variety of smells.
• Dressing duckling. A cheaper analogue of the previous version, which is not very inferior in quality.
• Amway. A special concentrate for preparing a solution for processing the toilet will cost you dearly. Its effectiveness is slightly lower, but this tool is included in the group of environmentally friendly and safe products.

You can clean the toilet and folk remedies. Some of them quickly remove even strong plaque, if used correctly. These include:

• soda;
• Coca Cola;
• ammonia;
• vinegar.

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Air fresheners

After applying some products or just for freshness in the room, it is useful to use fresheners. In stores you can purchase these:

• Glade. This type of freshener has a large selection of aromas.
• “Mouth”. It is easily sprayed and stored long enough in the room.

Folk "fresheners". Here you can purchase any essential oil and aroma lamp. A long, natural and healthy aroma is guaranteed.

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Useful Tips

A few words about the safe use and storage of chemical detergents:

• keep in a cool place;
• only in places inaccessible to children;
• strictly monitor the expiration date and get rid of expired funds;
• keep away from fire;
• using chemicals, ventilate the premises well;
• thoroughly rinse off surfaces after cleaning;
• use gloves, and sometimes respirators.

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After reviewing this article, decide for yourself whether you prefer chemical or natural. Both of them allow you to get a good result, but household chemicals often cope with all the dirt a little faster and does not require intense friction.