NON TOXIC CLEANING PRODUCTS: Is Method Glass Cleaner Healthier Than Windex?

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Hi Everyone! Today I have a video about non toxic cleaning products. I am sharing how to find healthy cleaners for your household. I specifically wanted to know if Windex was better than Method glass cleaner and I did some research that I wanted to share with you. I found a great resource (link below) so that you can do your own researching about the conventional cleaners or "natural" cleaners you may be curious about in terms of their toxicity, whether or not they are eco friendly, chemical-free and holistic etc. I was surprised to learn what I did and I hope you enjoy!
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Environmental Working Group: www.ewg.org/
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@LauraHoyda 5 лет назад

What are your favourite non-toxic cleaners? I'd love to know!

@kaylacoste 5 лет назад

Laura Hoyda Thieves Cleaner with Young Living, Hands DOWN! Never switching to a new brand. It smells sooo good & has so much science behind it that it works amazing.

@lauram8973 5 лет назад

I use microfiber cloth with water for a glass cleaner. It works well and no chemicals.

@FrankGutowski-ls8jt 4 года назад

Kayla Coste Avoid inhalation of toxic fumes from essential oils. They’re loaded with harmful VOCs!!!

@malcolmdenver8328 3 года назад

a trick : watch series on Flixzone. Been using them for watching a lot of movies recently.

@annaleejane2367 5 лет назад

Great video Laura. Thanks for sharing!!I’ve used Method for a while and just this month decided to take a leap and make my own spray cleaner - 50/50 mix of vinegar with 15 drops of lemon essential oil and 15 drops lavender essential oil. Works a treat! Sounds silly but I also like the simplicity of using a plain glass spray bottle. It sits on my bench and is ready to roll.... much nicer decor than a brightly branded bottle (ocd much?!? 🙈)

@LauraHoyda 5 лет назад

That sounds amazing! You’re right the branded bottle is way less cool than a nice glass one. Good for you!

@FrankGutowski-ls8jt 4 года назад

Are you crazy? You’re inhaling toxic fumes from essential oils? Really? scripps.ucsd.edu/biblio/volatile-chemical-emissions-essential-oils

@FrankGutowski-ls8jt 4 года назад

Oh my. She’s done research but doesn’t know the definition of toxin. Google EWG is not science. It’s a lobbyist for natural product companies. Oh well, this is YT after all...

@jessicabrown7353 5 лет назад

The irony is that SC Johnson owns Method too. Interesting how different brands under one corporation are marketed so differently!

@LauraHoyda 5 лет назад

What??!! It says this no where on the Method packaging, I had no clue!

@jessicabrown7353 5 лет назад

They bought them in late 2017. Personally that doesn't bother me and I still use and love many Method products.😊

@maradibb7838 5 лет назад

SC Johnson owns Windex, Method, Mrs. Meyer's, Babyganics and many other brands.

@FrankGutowski-ls8jt 4 года назад

Laura Hoyda Sounds like you have no idea how corporations operate. Maybe try doing more research before posting stuff like this. It’s clear you’re relying on viewers’ comments for your research.

@katelynryan7518 5 лет назад

I actually use water and micro fiber cloths to clean most things, actually cleans better than our toxin cleaners. My appliances in my kitchen are way cleaner than using stainless steel cleaner and it’s just water. I used to think Method and Mrs Meyers was great, it’s all about marketing. Besides bathroom cleaning products I don’t buy much. Thanks for sharing!

@LauraHoyda 5 лет назад

That sounds awesome! Do you use Norwex cloths or special ones?

@katelynryan7518 5 лет назад

Laura Hoyda I have some Norwex, how I started. I love the Maker’s Cleaning ones, from a YT channel, she sells bundles. I have some random ones too. I no longer by wood furniture polish, stainless steel cleaner, leather cleaner, etc. amazed at how well they clean! Even work sometimes on my windows with the right cloth.

@LauraHoyda 5 лет назад

That's amazing! I saw Melissa's bundles and I keep wanting to try them...maybe I should bite the bullet!

@katelynryan7518 5 лет назад

Laura Hoyda those are the ones! I am not a fan of the dish towels, LOVE her cleaning ones. The purple ones I use for everything and then green or blue for computer screens and glass. I love Norwex’s Blue hand mitten, awesome for blinds and window screens, never knew how dirty my window screens were 😊 Hooked on water and micro fiber cloths.

@sallycroft2191 5 лет назад

Thanks for all the information, I will be checking out the website and app. A couple of days ago I was going to check out the method laundry soap and fabric softner, but I put it back after I read all the ingredients. What I appreciate you, is you go the extra mile, and check out products before you use or reccomend. Thank you

@LauraHoyda 5 лет назад

Thank you Sally! I’m going to be looking into better detergents too...let me know if you find a good one!

@amasion2882 4 года назад

I am hypersensitive to odors and fragrances and Windex Window Cleaner is unbearable. I tried the Windex Vinegar formula and found it equally bad. The ammonia odor is harsh, lingering (more than a day post use) and gives me teary-eyed headaches. Not the best motivation to clean regularly. I recently began using Method products and have no side effects. The fragrances dissipate quickly. It might not be a perfect product but it’s made regular housecleaning bearable. I doubt there’s a truly perfect non-toxic cleaning product (except possibly soap, which can’t be used on some surfaces.). Vinegar smells terrible and although it’s not nearly so bad as ammonia or bleach, it’s still not pleasant.

@julesm9498 5 лет назад

I always thought that method was supposed to be eco friendly, that is how they advertise themselves here in the UK. I think trying to find healthy cleaning agents is a great endeavour. Everything has so many chemicals in it and its hard to get something natural but efficient. Great vlog.

@LauraHoyda 5 лет назад

Thanks Jules! I agree. That is how it's marketed here too. I think it is better than some conventional cleaners and I think it's great that they share the ingredients on the bottle, especially if they do not have to!

@FrankGutowski-ls8jt 4 года назад

Natural isn’t safe. EOs are loaded with toxic substances. Avoid inhalation!!! scripps.ucsd.edu/biblio/volatile-chemical-emissions-essential-oils

@Manyshapes 5 лет назад

My grandma kept an immaculate home. She used a dusting cloth to dust. No wipes no sprays. Also unless the floor is greasy we mop it with water.

@LauraHoyda 5 лет назад

So interesting! Good for you. The less chemicals the better, I am sure.

@kingstonxenachante2874 5 лет назад

Thanks so much! I’ve been a big Method fan for a long time and looking forward to checking out the “A” cleaning products😊

@LauraHoyda 5 лет назад

Hope you find some good ones!

@MissStephieTing 5 лет назад

Thank you for researching and sharing your findings with us! I love vinegar and water lol I find the smell goes away pretty quickly. You could also add essential oils. I don't understand why they put colorants in these products. It must be some marketing thing. 🙄

@LauraHoyda 5 лет назад

Honestly! What are you favourite oils?

@MissStephieTing 5 лет назад

@@LauraHoyda lavender & patchouli 😘 mint can be nice too. I often buy already mixed oils from amazon.

@FrankGutowski-ls8jt 4 года назад

Oh no!!! Essential oils contain toxic VOCs!!! If you value your health avoid inhalation of toxic fumes from essential oils!!!! scripps.ucsd.edu/biblio/volatile-chemical-emissions-essential-oils

@KG-qm4wl 5 лет назад

I was so happy to see this! I wouldn't use the "think dirty" app they are partnered with some brands so biased and have been known to take payment to up brands ratings. Plus a lot of ads when I had it. That's why I stopping using it myself. That website sounds really great you talked about and I'm going to check it out!

@LauraHoyda 5 лет назад

Thank you for this Kaitlyn! I didn’t look into the app too much so I wouldn’t have known that! Great information!

@KG-qm4wl 5 лет назад

@@LauraHoyda I had no idea too until I was in a facebook cleaning group. If your not in one you should for sure have a look so many great tips! But that’s where I heard about it and checked into and it was true. It could be different now I guess. I’m really glad you made this video really real and helpful.

@FrankGutowski-ls8jt 4 года назад

Google EWG is not science.

@EmmaAppleBerry 5 лет назад

Any essential oil and hot water should work. Well not any essential oil but you get me find what works for the task and wont hurt whatever youre cleaning and what smell you like or is neutral enough and go with it. If you have anything that is actually dirty dirty not just not squeaky clean then use a scrubbing brush after putting some bicarb over the spill or whatever and you can put some lemon juice or diluted essential oil like the water soluable kind in hot water then dip a scrubbing brush like a proper heavy duty one think cinderella and scrub at it. Then once the smell stain whatever is gone you can wipe it up and go over it with your usual hot wet clean cloth thatd use use on the rest of the floors or whatever. Like linseed oil is a great way to polish oil whatever wooden furniture without crappy chemicals or strong odours uou do this after making sure its free of dust and just wiping it down then before bed you really rub in the oil like massage it into the wood (look into what types of wood you have and if they have varnish etc some are better with super old recipes that say victorians used but yeah linseed oil then just let it absorb and dry overnight... if you can switch out plastics for glass or galvanised steel or wood instead of plastic so its more of lifelong thing and natural materials it looks a lot nicer as well. And when you have like all the same sort of materials then you can clean and sut etc with the same products and solutions and dont have to switch constantly if you do switch to wood etc over plastic make sure to get local or at least native to your country or area stuff if you can im slowly but surely switching over everything i can just trying to bwtter for myself the environment my pocket etc. Ive even started learning things like self sufficency like making my own clothes out of local 100 pecernt cotton or linen instead of plastic mixes...

@LauraHoyda 5 лет назад

Sounds like you are on a good path! Thank you for taking the time to share all of this! I will likely play around with making my own cleaners so this is great!

@EmmaAppleBerry 5 лет назад

@@LauraHoyda try researching minimalist cleaning/habits youll find it overlaps or is natural or traditional cleaning that has the basic principles without all the packaging chemically added nonsense etc. Farmhouse on boone is great i know she makes her own cleaning stuff as well.

@LauraHoyda 5 лет назад

Farmhouse on Boone is great! Thank you!!

@FrankGutowski-ls8jt 4 года назад

Essential oils contain toxic substances...VOCs. Avoid inhaling fumes from EOs!!!! scripps.ucsd.edu/biblio/volatile-chemical-emissions-essential-oils

@lara8002 5 лет назад

I'm using Tupperware towel for glass and windows and just wipe them with hot water, you can also use dry towel after, but on mirrors I don't. I love the smell of glass cleaners but decided to totally replace them ☺️☺️

@LauraHoyda 5 лет назад

Great idea!

@missmisschelle 2 года назад

Thank you for sharing this!!! I never really thought about digging deep into the ingredients of cleaners (I focused more on food ingredients), but this video helps me be more aware :)

@donnav 5 лет назад

I use Pink Solution for just about everything. Super non-toxic and eco-friendly. If you like a scent you can add some essential oils to the mix as well. Check it out.

@LauraHoyda 5 лет назад

I have this but I don’t know exactly how to use it. I’ll have to look it up! Thanks Donna!

@donnav 5 лет назад

You use the stock “solution” to make up a heavy and a light mix. Between both you can pretty much clean anything in your house including laundry. I have been using it for almost two years now. You can get rid of so many specialty cleaners so it really simplifies things. And it does a pretty decent job. There’s more info on their website too if you’re interested

@donnav 5 лет назад

I also use vinegar and baking soda.

@misskrys9532 5 лет назад

I use this brand called earth choice and for mirrors I use water and newspaper.

@LauraHoyda 5 лет назад

Awesome! I’ll check it out!

@Angelsscreendiary 5 лет назад

This is great info Laura thanks for that. I am a cleaning nerd and though I like products that do the job I am also concerned for our health my daughter has eczema and I always look for triggers. Also can I mention you look especially pretty in this video.

@LauraHoyda 5 лет назад

Oh thank you so much girl. Bellamy has eczema too and it's so hard to know what to do. One thing that has helped is to do an extra rinse on the laundry and use just a little of a really gentle detergent.

@jinh357 5 лет назад

Awesome video!

@LauraHoyda 5 лет назад

Thank you so much!

@jinh357 5 лет назад

Laura Hoyda The Thing is that live in Vancouver too but more in the Downtown Chinatown area, where Costco is!

@LauraHoyda 5 лет назад

@@jinh357 Amazing! We're neighbours!

@inthedark334 4 года назад

for you

@kelleycleansitall4970 5 лет назад

I love Shaklee Basic H2. It’s a concentrate. Organic and fragrance free. Truly all purpose cleaner!

@LauraHoyda 5 лет назад

Ooh I'm going to have to look for this!

@kelleycleansitall4970 5 лет назад

Laura Hoyda go to shaklee.com Also, you dilute it yourself and it lasts for so long. Be sure to get the spray bottle kit with the Basic H 2. It has instructions on each and they’re soooo cute. If you buy the concentrate and only used it to clean glass (diluted of course) it makes over 5,000 bottles of glass cleaner alone!! All of their products are safer and great quality! I use my Basic H2 to dust, clean glass, clean counters, etc. I trust it on my high def tv screens and wood.

@dianebeckett7494 5 лет назад

3 of the best glass and window cleaners are 50 /50 mix vinegar and water or 50 /50 mix vodka and water but best streak free finish of all is plain water with a couple of teaspoons of baby shampoo in a spray bottle ...tried all the commercial window cleaners including Method and all leave streaks and smell toxic.

@LauraHoyda 5 лет назад

Thank you so much!

@maleaann 5 лет назад

I'm wondering if the ingredients aren't listed on your bottle of Windex because of different Canadian regulations vs US regarding labeling? It doesn't surprise me that the ingredients lists don't all match up from source to source. I have severe dairy allergy and encounter this a lot due to labeling issues. In the US, a product lacking in the dairy sugar lactose can be labeled as non-dairy even though it is the protein that makes it "dairy" and not the sugar. Ugh! I prefer to just use vinegar and water with newspaper or a rag on my windows and mirrors. If you think about it, your don't really need to *disinfect* those areas so much as just clean them to look presentable -- you don't eat off of your windows and mirrors, right? :) I *LOVE* the Environmental Working Group! It's one of my favorite resources!

@maleaann 5 лет назад

Haha...I didn't get to the end of your video before my comment! :) Hehehehe... Do you still smell the vinegar after it's dried??? I don't like the smell either, but after it dries, I don't smell it so I don't mind.

@LauraHoyda 5 лет назад

Thank you Malea! Yes I’m sure the bottling has to do with regulations. That is so frustrating re: your allergies! Totally misrepresentative