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We spent weeks cleaning and disinfecting counters, appliances, cabinets, and more. Our mission? Find a natural cleaning spray we could count on.
Hannah’s Picks:
Method All-Purpose Cleaner, French Lavender: bit.ly/3WUKhXd
Method Antibacterial All-Purpose Cleaner, Bamboo: bit.ly/3V37GD4
Lisa’s Picks:
Grove Collaborative Multi-Purpose Cleaner Concentrate Set: bit.ly/4by3yCn
Simplehuman Multi-Surface Cleaning Tablets, Geranium: bit.ly/4aH0X7A
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@TheOtherBill 8 месяцев назад

My biggest complaint about all cleaners is they seem to now use the cheapest unreliable plastic sprayers that often don't last long enough to even finish out the bottle. A decent plastic (glass breaks too easily, and it's slippery if you're cleaning and have wet hands) spray bottle that will last for years and hundreds of refills only costs a few bucks at your local hardware store. They are also much more comfortable to use. Fill it with whatever you want, label it with a Sharpie.

@VAwitch 8 месяцев назад

Agreed - I have several hardware-store-bought spray bottles that have withstood years & several moves. Now I'm just waiting to finish the last of my 10:1 Simple Green mix to switch to one of the eco-friendly options. Glad though, that the Method option is indeed viable from a cleaning-ability angle. When in a pinch (vs Grove or other options), they're easy to purchase at several local stores.

@akogarehouse 8 месяцев назад

you must have some amazing luck bc no hardware store level stuff lasts anywhere beyond one to a few months. the nozzles, is rly what i mean. ..everything is crap nowadays thats made to sell for a quick buck, break and buy more. i've even bought from a higher end source--Granger-and that didnt' last more than 6 months. thing built to last are exceptionally rare

@TheOtherBill 8 месяцев назад

@@akogarehouse I've had mine for several years, some more than 6. TBH I haven't purchased any recently because the old ones are still fine. Shop around, there's still quality stuff out there -- it just takes some searching and a few bucks more.

@abelromero8967 8 месяцев назад

I completely agree. Plus I like not buying more useless trash!

@jackievossebelt6362 8 месяцев назад

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@MM-yh2mi 8 месяцев назад

It would great to see a comparison of e-cloths, Norwex cloths, and other brands like Scotch microfiber, etc that you can find in big box stores.

@robertsterner2145 8 месяцев назад

I was going to say the same thing. I'd also like for them to test the claims they make about eliminating 99% of bacteria. (I do love my e-cloths, though)

@smilingsusan 8 месяцев назад

Yes please test the Norwex cleaning products and cloths

@elisebrown5157 8 месяцев назад

Yes please, especially the e-cloths. They seem to have them available for every surface, but do they really work well or last long?

@margaretwhite3111 8 месяцев назад

I use Norwex. No chemicals

@mskris4295 7 месяцев назад

⁠@@elisebrown5157i use the e-cloths and i think they work really well. Especially the glass/window and the stainless steel. Clean way better than any product I’ve ever used and i am PICKY. They also keep my toddlers busy when they “help clean”. Just water so no worry!

@joshbenda351 8 месяцев назад

As long as I am mixing up my own cleaning fluid - I can save a spray bottle and add a few drops of dish liquid, white vinegar, and get citric acid from the spice section. We also buy refills of glass cleaner in a pouch, and dilute it with vinegar and water. Handles a lot of applications.

@WastrelWay 8 месяцев назад

Bingo. I bought citric acid in bulk. And there's no need to spray, just apply it to the surface or the rag you are using. And to conquer the "leaves streaks" problem, use newspaper from your local give-away tabloid. You don't have to read it first.

@lylawaters6345 8 месяцев назад

Citric acid is less expensive in the canning section and usually in a larger container.

@christajennings3828 8 месяцев назад

@@lylawaters6345 least expensive that I've found is from a local brewing and wine making supplier. I can buy citric acid by the pound from them for less than the jar in the canning section.

@rachelmiller8323 8 месяцев назад

How about DIY all purpose cleaners? Like vinegar+water+a few drops of dish soap?

@themikeroberts 8 месяцев назад

Grows bacteria so you have to remake the formula frequently. Might as well get a concentrate like simple green or Sal Suds.

@skeletronmw 7 месяцев назад

@@themikeroberts frequently? How long does it last? I thought vinegar kills bacteria.

@wakkiwitch 4 месяца назад

@@skeletronmw Vinegar is not great at disinfecting. It only kills a few strains of bacteria. Your best bet for a disinfectant is something that is registered by the EPA as such.

@rosalie.e.morgan 8 месяцев назад

I'd love a look at fragrance free cleaning products

@lemonz1769 8 месяцев назад

Absolutely agree. I honestly can’t trust a company like method that uses such an egregious amount of cloying fragrance in their products. I usually stick with 7th generation as it’s effective and either FF or mildly scented.

@MarkHatlestad 8 месяцев назад

Mix white vinegar, water and dish soap!

@rosalie.e.morgan 8 месяцев назад

@@MarkHatlestad best unscented dish soap? (I didn't like dr bronner's as dish soap)

@rosalie.e.morgan 8 месяцев назад

@@lemonz1769 my mom used to buy 7th generation products and they never seemed to work well, but that was decades ago at this point, so hopefully they have improved. It's frustrating how much more it often costs to get unscented products.

@jillengel4124 8 месяцев назад

Whole Foods brands makes an unscented all purpose cleaner that I’ve been using for the past few years. It does a great job and I’m not left coughing like I am with scented products. The last time I got it I believe it was $4.99 - up from $3.99. Their unscented dish soap that compares to Dawn is also good.

@Rye_Toast 8 месяцев назад

A friend of mine is a biochemist and he warned me way back in the 90s not to use antibacterial products as the default, only to use them if there's a situational need like a sickness in the house or a specific cleanup job that required it like chicken juice, but otherwise to use regular cleaners for day to day stuff. His job was finding counteragents for biochemical warfare, he told me if I knew half of what he knew I would never buy anything antibacterial ever again, that was over 30 years ago.

@lylawaters6345 8 месяцев назад

Unfortunately, it is extremely difficult to find anything that isn't anti bacterial anymore.

@crabwalk7773 8 месяцев назад

Such great knowledge to share! I wish more would listen. You did not even cover the points of building up resistance to 'antimicrobial'.

@annaskov5723 8 месяцев назад

That concern is usually about stuff like triclosan, not bleach, citric acid, alcohol, etc

@toadman10 8 месяцев назад

ya 30 years ago, these products have evolved

@leewillers4621 8 месяцев назад

😮

@giennefarcais6834 8 месяцев назад

Can't imagine using any kind of strong chemicals in a microwave. Was always taught to put a bowl of water inside, turn it on for a few minutes, and it breaks down anything, just wipe it clean. For the rest of the kitchen, I love Meyers products - great scents, and they work well.

@Nails_By_Kimberlee 8 месяцев назад

Agreed on both points. Been cleaning my microwave like you for years and I'm addicted to the Mrs Meyers products

@saltycrow 7 месяцев назад

I do the bowl of water to. But I also add a quartered lemon to the bowl, giving those quarters a lil squeeze in the water. It really is great for refreshing or removing stale smells from a heavily used microwave.

@xelamercedes 3 месяца назад

I was surprised that Meyers did not make the cut. I love their scents but I think I'll switch to Grove now.

@VeronicaRonniDorval2638 8 месяцев назад

I'd love a breakdown on cost and how much you have to use of the natural cleaner compared to conventional cleaners

@TheGreektrojan 8 месяцев назад

Some home brew solutions are incredibly inefficient from a $/use context. This would be welcome indeed.

@billloveless6869 8 месяцев назад

Yes, that would be nice.

@happily_blue 5 месяцев назад

Can't speak to how much cleaner you have to use but here's the breakdown of prices: - Lysol 32fl oz @ $4, 13¢/fl oz - Method 28fl oz 4 pack @ $17, 15¢/fl oz - Grove (cleaner only) 6 vials making 16fl oz each @ $29, 30¢/fl oz - Simplehuman 12 tabs making 6fl oz each @ $13, 18¢/fl oz

@marythaxton7464 8 месяцев назад

I cannot use bleach because we're on a septic system. Can ATK look into oven cleaning & mold killing cleaners that are septic safe? Thank you!!!

@kristina1818 8 месяцев назад

Dr. Bronners Sal Suds is my go to for everything, including laundry. A little in a spray bottle, heavily diluted, perfect for everyday cleaning and smells wonderful! Love seeing everybody's go to.

@sandiludwig3018 8 месяцев назад

Same! I add a little 90% isopropyl alcohol if I need an anti bacterial. Perfect for stone countertops instead of pricy stone cleaners and does a wonderful job. I’ve even bathed my dog with Sal Suds when she rolled in something stinky!

@kristina1818 8 месяцев назад

@@sandiludwig3018 love that! Great minds think alike 😉

@themikeroberts 8 месяцев назад

@@sandiludwig3018 A little alcohol won't be antibacterial. You need 60% or more alcohol.

@juanitam1738 7 месяцев назад

8:55 I love Bronner's natural soaps. Sal Suds and Castile. Now, they are available in nonplastic refillable containers!

@forwardcandle 8 месяцев назад

I'm a big fan of Meyer's. The concentrate does come in a plastic bottle, but a little goes a long way. My concentrate bottle has been going strong for over a year.

@bookswithatwist-vanvelzerp9262 8 месяцев назад

Meyers seems to have more chemicals than they let on - which is why Method was their end choice in that part of the breakdown - I wish they had gone into more detail - as I LOVE Meyers scents --- but now realize they are just like calling eggs cage free - when the chicken is crammed into a crowed greenhouse type thing. Technically, sure .... but actually ... no better than the other crappola :)

@PPW060 8 месяцев назад

I found Meyers all-purpose spray to be quite bad at removing normal amounts of grease. Lemon verbena Smell is awesome!!. Sad the spray is so ineffective. The baking soda liquid cleaner is decent for my bathroom.

@islandgrl7346 8 месяцев назад

I like Meyer’s too, but I’m planning on just making my own vinegar and water cleaner once I’m out.

@MargaretUIUC 8 месяцев назад

I couldn't handle the fragrance of the Mrs. Meyer's brand. To me, it was just too strong and persistent.

@mi2maui 3 месяца назад

@@MargaretUIUC me either, headache, stiff neck, swollen glands, anxiety ... not healthy for me

@just-me6023 9 дней назад

Grove & Co. Is my absolute favorite multi-purpose cleaner. I've yet to find something that stuff won't tackle. In addition my husband absolutely loves it.

@jeffk433 8 месяцев назад

We have been very pleased with the Grove cleaners. The spray bottles have lasted quite a while with no issues. So nice to avoid plastics and use glass.

@patriciad.5012 8 месяцев назад

I would have appreciated a comparison with a vinegar and water solution which is the most commonly used alternative to chemical cleaners .

@keenahudson1853 8 месяцев назад

I'm using dish soap with water and a little vinegar. Works really well.

@ElaBlu3 8 месяцев назад

Same. The best eco option is homemade.

@AS-pp6ll 8 месяцев назад

I was doing this but it kept growing bacteria! Didn't keep at all sadly.

@themikeroberts 8 месяцев назад

Since soap isn't formulated for that, it doesn't have a preservative package that will work when diluted. I like simple green or Sal Suds since they're EPA Safer Choices and have dilution instructions so they should prevent microbial growth when diluted.

@keenahudson1853 8 месяцев назад

@@themikeroberts I should have said detergent. Works and lasts.

@JamieM470 7 месяцев назад

Yep. Clean My Space channel has a couple videos explaining exactly how to make very effective DIY cleaners. I've been making my own cleaners for a long time now, and I've never had a problem with bacteria, streaking, etc. They work great, they're very simple to make, they're good for the environment, and SO much less expensive than store-bought cleaners.

@nobrien1 8 месяцев назад

So how did the longer to dissolve tablets clean? That's what's important! Some of us can manage to prepare the solution the night before!

@fordhouse8b 8 месяцев назад

Go to their website. Pay the subscription fee. They are not going to give you all content for free.

@christineg6123 8 месяцев назад

Blueland was shown and she said it takes 25 mins. I use blueland cleaning products and really like the multi purpose spray and bathroom spray. One bottle lasts me months so the refill time doesn't bother me.

@PeasCorps772 8 месяцев назад

Agree that the Method sprays work very nicely-Ive been using the anti bac recently. Grove was fine, too. But for 15-16 years, the product I keep going back to for cleaning almost everything in the house has been Sal Suds by Dr Bronner, diluted in a spray bottle (the ones with the red and white sprayer that looks like a goose head last the longest), or for floors, in a bucket. It’s great for the whole kitchen, on our 80 yr old tub, tiles, wood floors, cabinets,etc.

@Whateverxo56 8 месяцев назад

Method products are toxic. They even got sued for greenwashing claims, which they had to pay out $2.5million. Pls, stay away from them. It’s best to stick to your Dr bronners. They are actually safe and non toxic. 😊

@frankrueger8538 8 месяцев назад

Thanks! As always, informative, helpful. And I do like your straightforward explanations.

@Ko1234567890S 8 месяцев назад

I just use dish soap and water or vinegar most of the time but when i do want spray cleaner i use the natural ones because i can't handle the smell of the chemical ones. I appreciate the reviews of the packaging but when i find a spray bottle i like i just wind up refilling it with whatever cleaner i like

@nancybarnett2832 8 месяцев назад

I put a little Dawn in a spray bottle and fill with water. Works great.

@robertkoreis 8 месяцев назад

+1 for vinegar and dish soap. My formulation also includes rubbing alcohol and some essential oils.

@lemonz1769 8 месяцев назад

The smell of some of the natural ones (Method and Mrs Meyers I’m looking at you) can be just as strong.

@SteveTheDog115 8 месяцев назад

I love the concept of the wax tubes of cleaner, like that is really a novel idea, sad to see they didnt work out, but i do love the thinking outside of the box on it, or bottle i suppose!

@adedow1333 8 месяцев назад

Perhaps if they used a wax-covered fabric as the wall of the tube it would work better? Like the beeswax cling-film replacement?

@asky314 8 месяцев назад

Thank you! I so appreciate your testing so I don't waste my money trying these alternative cleaners that purport to be something they are not. 🎉❤ Greatly appreciate your diligence on the his topic!

@bradsweeney8695 8 месяцев назад

Would like to have seen a comparison to a dish soap and vinegar mixture.

@akogarehouse 8 месяцев назад

i've subscribed to this idea of an eco friendly diy solution for a very long time but, only recently realized vinegar cancels out soap's soapiness, and dont quite know what to think. ..is it even useful?

@bradsweeney8695 8 месяцев назад

@@akogarehouse that has not been my experience, I find it works better adding vinegar.

@lemonz1769 8 месяцев назад

@@akogarehousethat’s only true for actual old school soap (like ivory bar soap). Dish and laundry detergent isn’t actually soap.

@CHamm7806 8 месяцев назад

Hi. Love the reviews and wide spread testing of products. Was simply green compared in this testing? Curious to see how it stacks up with all the cleaners tested.

@alexsomerslahr8359 8 месяцев назад

Loved this video. As to your comment that glass is recyclable: I know you’re in MA. In MA glass isn’t recycled- it’s crushed down and used for landfill layering. That’s because of its weight and the fact that that here in MA we have not one company making bottles out of crushed/recycled glass. Super sad. 😢

@rinnie78 8 месяцев назад

Grove offers free recycling. You let them know and they send you a prepaid packing slip and you can send the glass bottles back to them to be recycled. (Not sure about the carbon foot print vs the saved glass though…)

@mixolydia3309 7 месяцев назад

Thanks for bringing this up, I didn’t know. I do try to reuse good-quality plastic and glass containers. Also, a few google searches I did indicate that turning in eligible glass/plastic bottles for deposit is the best way to make sure those get recycled.

@ion599 8 месяцев назад

Maybe you can test dish soap diluted in water as an eco friendly option? Can you put out a video on why vinegar is not a general purpose cleaner? It's not any better at removing oil than plan water, and it's not antimicrobial at the concentrations most people suggest using it at.

@Teck24.7 8 месяцев назад

Not to be a vibe killer, but I didn't care for the Method cleaner. I always feel like I work harder compared to my Lysol Peroxide cleaner. Smells lovely though!

@snarkyswimmer 8 месяцев назад

Same! It leaves streaks and a film behind and is completely unhelpful after any splatter on the stove, so I have to use Windex afterwards. I use it to wash out the sink at the end of the day or for my kitchen table.

@katebowers8107 8 месяцев назад

😂 Absolutely the opposite for me-I liked the way method cleaned but I hated the fragrance! Odor is ~really~ subjective!

@trickycoolj 8 месяцев назад

And yet a lot of natural products (Method included!) still contain Methylisothiazolinone which is highly allergenic and causes allergic eczema/dermatitis. Surface cleaners, laundry detergent, hand soap, body wash, shampoo and conditioner... that preservative is in everything that recently went "paraben free" and just put in a horrible allergen instead. I'm allergic to so many products now including the hand soap at my work place!

@--Zenwebgoddess-- 8 месяцев назад

One thing that might be problematic for me is the tendency to drop things while I clean. The last thing I need is to drop a glass bottle in my shower and have it shatter. I do try to reduce single use plastics as much as possible, but there are places where plastic is a better solution.

@justanotherjessica 8 месяцев назад

It's also not very good for people with disabilities or certain medical issues. For example, someone who has seizures should probably not use a glass cleaning bottle.

@necrosiskoc9617 8 месяцев назад

I've never used a spray cleaner on the inside of a microwave. Just put a bowl half full of water in there and run it for 2 minutes and it steam cleans the inside and you can just wipe it out effortlessly

@creativefierce 8 месяцев назад

I’ve used Red Juice from the Clean Team for decades. Zero smell, excellent degreasing power, food safe, and sold as a liquid concentrate so it’s efficient and reasonably priced. No sexy packaging but it’s a great, effective option, especially if you have issues with strong smells.

@doriannrodriguez3149 8 месяцев назад

I like Method as an all-purpose cleaner, but recently bought Force of Nature to test as a disinfectant (vs. disinfecting wipes). I don't think it's fair to compare Force of Nature to an all-purpose cleaner. It's not. I haven't decided if it's for me and I don't think it's great at everything (as the company makes it seem), but it's done good at removing mold from my shower where I can't use bleach (I'm on a septic system). I can't get over how expensive Grove is compared to Method, but I like the reduced packaging.

@OfficialRayGonzalez 8 месяцев назад

Are all these options similar price?

@rinnie78 8 месяцев назад

Good to know my Grove cleaners are just as good!

@ketowolf 7 месяцев назад

The EXACT thing I wanted to hear was hearing an independent lab was used to test the anti microbial effectiveness of the all-natural sprays. That’s the deciding factor for me. But for the eco-friendly stuff, it’s a huge missed opportunity that you guys didn’t do the same anti-microbial tests, or at least mention if they didn’t have that ability. Regardless, great video in helping me decide :)

@Ch3tSt3adman 7 месяцев назад

We use Force of Nature and been happy with it. That said, I have two young kids, so we're essentially always cleaning something. With that as our go to cleaner for just about anything, the 2 week deadline is pretty easy to deal with. I wouldn't say it turns into "water" at 2 weeks. They just can't stand by the efficacy of the disinfectant, so I wouldn't use it to clean up after breaking down a chicken, but it's perfectly fine for cleaning windows, surfaces, etc that don't need to be disinfected. The pods are crazy cheap too. Wish they weren't plastic because it seems like a lot of waste, but as you point out, the alternatives aren't great. The pods are supposed to be recyclable, but it seems like a lot of plastic recycling is completely bs so I'm dubious about that part.

@katebowers8107 8 месяцев назад

I’m surprised you didn’t mention anything that disinfects using thymol.

@vj4195 8 месяцев назад

I’m Method all the way. Hand soap, dish soap, glass cleaner, stone cleaner, toilet bowl cleaner, shower cleaner…all Method. For disinfectant, Seventh Generation. I have the aerosol, the traditional spray, and my holy grail: the wipes. I’ve tried dozens of other cleaners over the years, including others more “eco-friendly” but I always come back to Method and Seventh Generation for the wins. Best scents, best performance, no headaches or nausea.

@Whateverxo56 8 месяцев назад

Method got sued for greenwashing claims. In which they had to pay out $2.5million. Their ratings on EWG is between D-F. F being the most toxic. Might as well stick to your usual toxic stuff instead of paying a premium for a greenwashed, and still toxic cleaners.

@SpoonDono 8 месяцев назад

It’s too bad this is America’s Test KITCHEN as I’d love to have this kind of data on bathroom cleaning products 😅

@deejayk5939 8 месяцев назад

I want to use natural cleaners, sometimes however the price is a problem and I go to traditional cleaners and feel guilty!

@eliottwiener6533 8 месяцев назад

What about buying some of the raw materials, instead of pre-prepared solutions or solute blends? Citric acid, for example, is readily available in powdered form. I would have liked to see a "from scratch" cleaner spray recipe in the video.

@kswas2784 8 месяцев назад

Agreed, we primarily use white vinegar and baking soda.

@TheIrishAlchemist205 8 месяцев назад

@@kswas2784 That just makes water, you'd be better off with water+a little dishsoap (sufactant)+a little alcohol (disinfectant).

@asdisskagen6487 8 месяцев назад

I just switched to using all homemade cleaners last year. I will confirm that they work WAY better than anything on the market. And you can find free recipes for cleaning EVERYTHING in your house using some basic ingredients like distilled water, white vinegar, washing powder, isopropyl alcohol, borax, salt, and some essential oils like thyme (for antibacterial/antifungal/antiviral properties).

@lizcademy4809 8 месяцев назад

I tried a lot of the home made cleaner recipes ... most work great, but only on a few limited types of grime or limited surfaces. For example, acid based cleaners (citric acid, vinegar) work well on water based dirt and soap scum, but do very little for heavy grease. Baking soda or dish soap work on light grease. Some formulations will harm some materials - don't use acids on marble! For a true **multi** surface cleaner, you need to look at the chemistry of the ingredients and the surfaces. A professional can create a much better product than you or I can, and they can limit themselves to only natural, eco-friendly ingredients. If you have a d-i-y recipe that works for you ... keep using it! I'm going to stick with professionally formulated cleaners ... right now, I'm using Grove. FYI: I'm a hobbyist cosmetics formulator. For my hobby, I learned enough chemistry to know that sometimes the experts really do know their stuff! I'll make my own of many things, but I'm happy to pay for things I can't make well.

@asdisskagen6487 8 месяцев назад

@@lizcademy4809 I think that the materials you are trying to clean also affect how useful homemade products are; Plastics are harder to clean than wood/stone/marble. Synthetic clothing is much harder to clean using all natural products than cotton, linen, and wool. I make all of my own cleaners and have never had an issue cleaning animal greases off surfaces. I couldn't tell you whether they would work on petroleum-based stains because I don't really have them.

@moneyballbingo 8 месяцев назад

Hannah / Lisa team vids are my favorite.

@name.terrie 8 месяцев назад

Are you guys open to testing DIY CLEANERS that are made of common ingredients? Would love to see your review and pick on those and then compare them to the Grove and Method. It would be awesome to cut down even more on "footprint". Best wishes to you folks and thanks for the content you share.

@carolyn9214 8 месяцев назад

I use citric acid for so many cleaning jobs, including opening a sluggish drain, cleaning the dishwasher, coffeepot, bathtub and shower doors. It's magic! I also use it to make my own mayo-MUCH cheaper than store bought. The recipe came in theLemi-Shine brand plain citric acid. Completely eco-friendly and no nasty fake scent! Winner!!!

@frattman 8 месяцев назад

Careful cleaning drains with acid any of your drain pipes are still steel.

@snarkyswimmer 8 месяцев назад

While I would want to work with the healthier, no bleach or ammonia options, they just don't work for me. They leave streaks and film behind. If I have splatters on the stove or the adjacent counter top, only Windex gets through the grease. Do I have extra greasy butter or oil? Doubtful. I clean up after any splatter-y cook session so it's not from buildup. However, I have an open mind so If someone wants to come over and clean my kitchen with your suggestion I'm willing to watch you work.

@ap1673 8 месяцев назад

Have you tried ECOS All Purpose Cleaner (parsley)? I love it, nothing I’ve found works like it does. No streaks on my stove top or counters. I agree, I can’t stand streaks!

@MistressOnyaCox 8 месяцев назад

😂 I just switched to white vinegar 😅 couple drops of essential oil makes fresh sent that don't linger

@eclecticexplorer7828 8 месяцев назад

"I sure don't want a cleaning spray that gives me a deadline." LOL, that is really not going to work well for me. I will definitely give Grove a try! Thanks for this video.

@lizomen9719 2 месяца назад

It's totally worth the deadline! Especially if you don't want hormone disruptors in your cleaner. I've been using it for 5 years

@martianrobber 8 месяцев назад

I’m glad ATK is looking at more eco-friendly options. I’ve often cringed at how much plastic wrap and foil is wasted with some of their cooking methods.

@alysoffoxdale 8 месяцев назад

I wish we could use Method in this household. But its scent or components affect MiL's respiration just as badly as most conventional cleansers affect mine. :-/

@theoriginalbridgetconnors 8 месяцев назад

I buy the Grove cleaners as well as their hand soap. Love them both!

@vwynnr 8 месяцев назад

Did you test Branch Basics? Their concentrate works great and depending on the dilution, you make everything from unscented glass cleaner to all purpose cleaner, bathroom cleaner, laundry detergent and even hand soap. We clean everything with it!

@laurenplavisch1464 8 месяцев назад

👏thank you for drawing attention to the carbon footprint of shipping around all that water!

@jhubanks77 8 месяцев назад

ATK is being nit-picky with one of the products. Force of Nature is a great cleaner and disinfectant, but ATK dings it for “only” having a two week shelf life. However, the amount you make per batch is basically a two week supply. Less, if you clean more frequently. And it doesn’t just “turn back into water.” It’s still a good cleaner but loses some of its disinfecting properties.

@mdvern9753 8 месяцев назад

Please do one on laundry detergent.

@XxChunkieMonkeyxX 8 месяцев назад

Hannah and Lisa, I want you to know that you are my besties in my mind. Thank you for all that you do! ⚙️

@sobewisdom 8 месяцев назад

The oil guys need better marketing. Petroleum products are essentially plant based and "natural", since almost all fossil fuels are decayed fauna. Lol😅😅

@joygernautm6641 8 месяцев назад

How about we just do the simplest thing ever. Buy a spray bottle from the dollar store, fillet, almost fully with water, add a teaspoon of Dawn dish detergent. I have been using this as an “all purpose cleaner” for years, and it literally costs pennies, and I reuse the same bottle over and over again.

@mindingmycleaningbusiness 8 месяцев назад

❤ we found Dr Bronners Sal suds and Castile soap to be the best.

@scanmead 8 месяцев назад

I will say Method glass cleaner and All-Purpose cleaner are the only ones I can use without choking, and with COPD that's sort of important. (I'd use the pink grapefruit as cologne, and yet it makes things shine.)

@caraziegel7652 8 месяцев назад

see this is what worries me about them - i've tried 2 or 3 of their hand soaps and all the scents smelled awful to me

@francinecorry633 8 месяцев назад

What about Simple Green? I buy it in half gallon jugs and mix my own,it is effective and biodegradable. Not a fan of glass, especially around children or even adults for that matter.

@wendydarling5790 8 месяцев назад

It saves money? $13/12 tablets = 2 bottles of conventional cleaner means the regular stuff is more than $6.50/ bottle. I haven't bought cleaner in a long time. Is it really that expensive?

@heatherc.9012 8 месяцев назад

Thank you for this content!! Appreciate the concern for people/the planet. 😀 Would love more content like this

@dragonfly983 8 месяцев назад

I'm interested in knowing how theses commercial cleaners compare with at home DIY options e.g. white vinegar + dish soap + water.

@radiatori5951 8 месяцев назад

We started using the Simple Human tablets about six months ago, and we’ve never run into an issue of having to wait to clean. I think that may be because we use their spray bottle, which is fairly small. (It’s also a pretty good spray bottle). In addition to all the eco friendly stuff, it saves us a space under the sink.

@TMM6900 5 месяцев назад

Awesome vid

@mantaradius5902 8 месяцев назад

We use the method all-purpose cleaner (lime+sea salt in the green bottle) and its been great for us

@graciem4638 8 месяцев назад

How do these natural/eco-friendly products stack up to a DIY solution with vinegar? Is there a solution that you can make that is a worthy competitor to the ones you tested?

@arbiehill68 8 месяцев назад

I use the Method green bottle anti-bac on everything and it does a number on my stainless sink. I have hard water and this cleaner shines it right up. The problem lately is that the nozzle trigger sticks shut when pulled for a spray. I'm about ready to try another brand because of this. I usually buy a box (6 bottles) at a time but no more.

@tectorgorch8698 8 месяцев назад

How about Simple Green? Been using that stuff for years and years.

@wallyallgood 8 месяцев назад

at $7 for two daily shower cleaner concentrate bottles (plus tax and shipping), thats almost double the cost of a bottle of method that can be found pretty much anywhere. it takes 2 concentrate bottles to make 1 method bottle equivalent. why does making moves towards a better environment always have to cost us so much more? if companies want my money, they have to figure out how to get costs down.

@elisebrown5157 8 месяцев назад

I hope you have one in the works about those laundry strips. I'd love to know if those work as well - that would be a ton of plastic (and hopefully chemicals) saved!

@apricot70 8 месяцев назад

Any thoughts on steramine tablets?

@MyFavoriteColorIsBLUE 8 месяцев назад

That's what I use

@maracorley8762 8 месяцев назад

I use that too.

@HuffleZPuffle 8 месяцев назад

This is everything I've been wanting every time I agonize over whether I can switch to a more eco-friendly cleaner (been using Method all-purpose in ATK's recommendation for years). Thanks so much, I know what I'm getting next time we need to restock cleaning supplies!

@jade36000 8 месяцев назад

We use O3Waterworks, an Aqueous Ozone Cleaner. How well do Aqueous Ozone Cleaners compare?

@Splagnate 8 месяцев назад

Make sure the recycling place accepts glass. Where I live in Florida they stopped accepting glass as it wasn’t profitable. I spoke with an attendant and that was their answer.

@clairressagoad2789 8 месяцев назад

Still I gotta wonder about good old fashioned warm water and soap or dish liquid…which I already have…

@susanpeterson9947 8 месяцев назад

Thanks for the great information, ladies!

@loistverberg900 8 месяцев назад

You pointed out that several natural products were ineffective, something you didn't say about conventional products. So with the exception of the few you liked I will go out of my way to avoid natural cleaning products.

@emkn1479 8 месяцев назад

What about higher percentage (12% for example) hydrogen peroxide? Could it serve as a base for a DIY solution? I’d love it you could formulate a basic “recipe” with percentages for a homemade cleaner, sort of like with salad dressing.

@seanwine1085 6 месяцев назад

I use a vinegar/water mixture to clean. Vinegar is a natural antimicrobial. Avoid using vinegar on marble countertops. Equal parts vinegar and water+ a Tbl of isopropyl alcohol and you have a natural and effective glass cleaner. (Don't like the smell of vinegar, soak lemon peel in your vinegar for a day or two. 7th Generation multipurpose for the bathroom. I order in bulk and keep glass spray bottles.

@barbarahurwitz9018 2 месяца назад

I use vinegar, sometimes diluted with water. My counters are spotless, and no smells. I know that I could add a few drops of dish soap but I’m happy without it. Also I’m very consistent about cleaning my kitchen and never have horrible messes. In addition, I basically prepare only vegetables so don’t have to worry about contamination from meat or chicken. 8:55

@mirandagraves1085 7 месяцев назад

Curious as to what you think about about Krud Kutter (from Rustoleum) or Simple Green, both of which claim to be sustainable and biodegradable and which I am...not really great at judging the claims of which without outside help.

@lizomen9719 2 месяца назад

Force of nature yes you have to make it and use within 2 weeks. But once you buy the machine it's only a dollar per bottle and it's actually a disinfectant. And it's marked as a one on the clean ingredient list at ewg. And I'm so disappointed. But Grove is rated a c and d when it comes to ingredients. There are still ingredients in there that can be hormone disruptors and have cancer-causing ingredients. 😮 100% recommend force of nature. I use A bottle a week.

@miriam-jeannette-castaneda Месяц назад

Did you test Citra Solv? I’ve been using it for decades. Concentrate bottle plus my own Good quality spray bottle = Clean house with pleasant citrus smell.

@meghanking2606 8 месяцев назад

I use vodka for most surfaces. I keep citrus peels in an old mayo jar and add cheap generic vodka (the stuff you find by the gallon for 7 dollars), let soak for awhile and decant into a spray bottle as needed. For glass I get concentrated vinegar from the refill store and shine using the Trader Joes Flyer. :).

@squirrelnibbler19 7 месяцев назад

My relative uses 409, it feels like cleaning with pool chemicals. Leaves streaks, I try to avoid it at all costs, or water it down to tolerate the chemicals I breathe in. But she is due hard about it! 🤷🏻‍♀️

@movingforwardLDTH 8 месяцев назад

Nope, no flower-scented cleaners for me. Unscented or maybe a very (VERY) light citrus smell (lemon, preferably).

@Artofcarissa 8 месяцев назад

I love grove co! The cleaner is great and I love that I’m not contributing to more plastic waste

@braddavis8822 8 месяцев назад

My mother and grandmother ALWAYS used either bleach and water or vinegar and water to clean there kitchens and bathrooms. And their homes wats sparkled. They always worked incredibly well and all we extremely very Cheap! I still use them. Why buy a bottle of something when you can make it fresh every time and get better or equal results..

@asdisskagen6487 8 месяцев назад

Exactly!

@WolfAngel2264 2 месяца назад

I'm not a believer of chemical = bad and natural = good, after all many natural things are toxic such as arsenic. I do wish though that more companies made lower/zero waste options. The brands that offer refills and such always seem to be in the natural category and personally my asthma reacts to strong essential oils the same way it would to bleach fumes 😅

@sussyhotdog186 8 месяцев назад

I use hydrogen peroxide in a spray bottle. It's cheap, it kills bugs and it doesn't make my apartment smell like an office building bathroom

@Garcs8 Месяц назад

The first person's voice is terrible. The end of almost every sentence was like a trailing throaty sound.

@shuntao3475 3 месяца назад

Fisrt time view.er... Um, way too much fluff and bloat. You showed nothing to convince me your choice was the right one.

@RobertLeBlancPhoto 8 месяцев назад

Which cleaner has the best combination of performance and cost/ounce?

@bethannlawrence4512 7 месяцев назад

Would you consider developing/testing homemade cleaning solutions as an alternative to store bought?

@danutagajewski3330 8 месяцев назад

I'd like to know how the natural cleaners affect pets. A lot of plant-based products and scents can be harmful to animals.

@janicelindegard6615 7 месяцев назад

I used Method for a long time until I noticed pink stains on the toilet. I was using the grapefruit scent; any solution hiding in a nook or cranny left behind pink coloring.

@GuardedDragon 8 месяцев назад

I don’t know I was raised by my cheap grandmother, water, and dish soap works wonders on everything.

@nygreenguy 8 месяцев назад

I would have never tried those tabs before, now I might give them a shot!

@jrockercutie06 8 месяцев назад

Does method clean all of the common food borne illnesses and does the all purpose clean toilets and shower and sinks with other bacteria to keep us from getting sick from our guest and children