Are Natural Cleaning Sprays Worth Buying?

Are Natural Cleaning Sprays Worth Buying? | Gear Heads

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4 ай бұрын

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 4 ай бұрын

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 4 ай бұрын

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 4 ай бұрын

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 4 ай бұрын

@@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 4 ай бұрын

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

@jackievossebelt6362 4 ай бұрын

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@MM-yh2mi 4 ай бұрын

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 4 ай бұрын

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 4 ай бұрын

Yes please test the Norwex cleaning products and cloths

@elisebrown5157 3 ай бұрын

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 3 ай бұрын

I use Norwex. No chemicals

@mskris4295 3 ай бұрын

⁠@@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!

@mindingmycleaningbusiness 4 ай бұрын

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

@Rye_Toast 4 ай бұрын

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 4 ай бұрын

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

@crabwalk7773 4 ай бұрын

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

@annaskov5723 4 ай бұрын

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

@toadman10 4 ай бұрын

ya 30 years ago, these products have evolved

@leewillers4621 4 ай бұрын

😮

@keenahudson1853 4 ай бұрын

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

@ElaBlu3 4 ай бұрын

Same. The best eco option is homemade.

@AS-pp6ll 3 ай бұрын

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

@themikeroberts 3 ай бұрын

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 3 ай бұрын

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

@JamieM470 3 ай бұрын

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.

@giennefarcais6834 4 ай бұрын

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 4 ай бұрын

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

@saltycrow 3 ай бұрын

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.

@medina__anidem 2 ай бұрын

I cringe when I see chemicals natural or not in microwave

@kristina1818 4 ай бұрын

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 4 ай бұрын

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 4 ай бұрын

@@sandiludwig3018 love that! Great minds think alike 😉

@themikeroberts 3 ай бұрын

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

@juanitam1738 3 ай бұрын

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

@PeasCorps772 4 ай бұрын

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 3 ай бұрын

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. 😊

@jeffk433 4 ай бұрын

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.

@rachelmiller8323 4 ай бұрын

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

@themikeroberts 3 ай бұрын

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

@skeletronmw 3 ай бұрын

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

@forwardcandle 4 ай бұрын

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 4 ай бұрын

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 4 ай бұрын

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 4 ай бұрын

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

@MargaretUIUC 4 ай бұрын

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

@medina__anidem 2 ай бұрын

Especially if you use Continuous Spray Bottle it’s heaven

@VeronicaRonniDorval2638 4 ай бұрын

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

@TheGreektrojan 4 ай бұрын

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

@billloveless6869 4 ай бұрын

Yes, that would be nice.

@happily_blue Ай бұрын

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

@rosalie.e.morgan 4 ай бұрын

I'd love a look at fragrance free cleaning products

@lemonz1769 4 ай бұрын

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 4 ай бұрын

Mix white vinegar, water and dish soap!

@rosalie.e.morgan 4 ай бұрын

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

@rosalie.e.morgan 4 ай бұрын

@@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 4 ай бұрын

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.

@vj4195 4 ай бұрын

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 3 ай бұрын

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.

@joshbenda351 4 ай бұрын

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 4 ай бұрын

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 4 ай бұрын

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

@christajennings3828 4 ай бұрын

@@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.

@carolyn9214 4 ай бұрын

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 4 ай бұрын

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

@alexsomerslahr8359 4 ай бұрын

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 3 ай бұрын

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 2 ай бұрын

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.

@erikfreitas7045 4 ай бұрын

Another great video! Thanks Hannah & Lisa!

@frankrueger8538 4 ай бұрын

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

@Ch3tSt3adman 3 ай бұрын

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.

@asky314 4 ай бұрын

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!

@creativefierce 4 ай бұрын

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.

@nobrien1 4 ай бұрын

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 4 ай бұрын

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

@christineg6123 3 ай бұрын

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.

@ion599 4 ай бұрын

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.

@CarlosRodriguez-dd4sb 4 ай бұрын

I used to work for Clorox as a Product Development Scientist AGES ago - To this day I still use the Clorox Cleanup with Bleach for most surfaces (that are safe) and tasks. Simple and effective. Occasionally I will use Method (love their scents) and an acid-based cleaner for hard water situations.

@Nails_By_Kimberlee 4 ай бұрын

I switched to Mrs Meyers a few years ago for my dish soap, hand soap, and spray cleaner and I'm absolutely addicted. Their hand soap doesn't suck all the moisture out of my hands every time I use it, the dish soap is as good or better than any other big name brand for cutting through grease, and the spray cleaner doesn't leave streaks on my black stove top. And their lemon verbena scent smells clean and fresh without being overpowering. Yes, I'm a huge fan lol

@cynthiasymons 4 ай бұрын

Me too! I love Mrs. Meyers. My favorite place to use it is on my glass stovetop. With a sponge, it cleans it better than anything else I’ve found and keeps it looking like new. Once in a great while, I will use the recommended abrasive cleaner to scrub it a little, but 90% of the time, Mrs. Meyers is all I need.

@Nails_By_Kimberlee 4 ай бұрын

@cynthiasymons I use it with a microfiber cloth and it always leaves such a nice shine with no streaks. I love my black stove top but those streaks drive me crazy 😂😂

@susanpeterson9947 4 ай бұрын

Thanks for the great information, ladies!

@heatherc.9012 4 ай бұрын

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

@theoriginalbridgetconnors 4 ай бұрын

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

@bradsweeney8695 4 ай бұрын

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

@akogarehouse 4 ай бұрын

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 4 ай бұрын

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

@lemonz1769 4 ай бұрын

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

@jasonmunday9056 4 ай бұрын

Thank you! What a helpful video

@moneyballbingo 4 ай бұрын

Hannah / Lisa team vids are my favorite.

@HuffleZPuffle 4 ай бұрын

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!

@--Zenwebgoddess-- 4 ай бұрын

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 4 ай бұрын

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.

@radiatori5951 4 ай бұрын

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.

@danaline4638 4 ай бұрын

I'm a big Mr. Clean fan. It's versatile, cleans great, makes a large amount of cleaning solution, and smells great.

@XxChunkieMonkeyxX 4 ай бұрын

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

@CHamm7806 4 ай бұрын

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.

@LoganCableTech 4 ай бұрын

Going to be the odd one out but LA’s Totally Awesome degreaser from the Dollar Tree, the bottle lasts ages and is in concentrate form with full recipe ratios on the side. It’s only $1.25 for a large bottle and will last ages. The smell is chemically but it’s not horrible, and very light, compared to most. It’s a bit harsh, but does the job. That or Simple Green, but that can dye grout, too.

@necrosiskoc9617 4 ай бұрын

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

@dupre7416 3 ай бұрын

I’ve been a huge ATC fan since around 1990. I have remained a fan through all of the staff changes. ❤

@IntoTheTrees_13 4 ай бұрын

My favorite wholesome New England channel

@galfromwi 4 ай бұрын

I use Spic and Span - $1.25 from the Dollar Tree. I mainly use it to sanitize the kitchen island before and after cooking. It's a pretty good degreaser as well. For stuck on food, like a splatter of spaghettis sauce, a cloth with Dawn dish liquid and hot water seems to do the trick.

@eclecticexplorer7828 4 ай бұрын

"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.

@marythaxton7464 4 ай бұрын

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!!!

@vwynnr 4 ай бұрын

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!

@duyanhtran4723 3 ай бұрын

Very useful video. Thank you

@2brntb 4 ай бұрын

Thanks for your testing and recommending.

@OscarM.94 4 ай бұрын

Definitely going to try these out

@maryannd3651 4 ай бұрын

Very useful program. I already moved to “natural cleaners” but the eco friendly is next step

@nygreenguy 4 ай бұрын

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

@MM-yh2mi 4 ай бұрын

Thanks for the comparison.

@mantaradius5902 3 ай бұрын

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

@Teck24.7 4 ай бұрын

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 4 ай бұрын

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 4 ай бұрын

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

@rinnie78 4 ай бұрын

Good to know my Grove cleaners are just as good!

@Ko1234567890S 4 ай бұрын

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 4 ай бұрын

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

@robertkoreis 4 ай бұрын

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

@lemonz1769 4 ай бұрын

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

@scanmead 4 ай бұрын

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 4 ай бұрын

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

@rebaseymour1810 4 ай бұрын

I love this! I buy cleaners by the gallon. It’s a mail order cleaner. It’s from Speed Cleaning. They are nontoxic. The products I buy are Blue Juice, Red Juice & Scum Bum. I’d like to see how they hold up compared to these.

@Artofcarissa 3 ай бұрын

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

@youknow7553 3 ай бұрын

Grove, mrs. Meyers, and 7th gen are some of my favorites. Unfortunately I have had issues with the grove sprayers breaking, but in my own bottle/with a different spray top it was cheaper & broke less which meant less wasted plastics lol.

@name.terrie 4 ай бұрын

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.

@ajk374 4 ай бұрын

409 for degreaser, chorox with bleach for disinfecting and brightening, windex for a smudge free shine. I dont want or need anything else. Plus a Swedish dish cloth for cleaning the counter tops. They are the best.

@user-tl5vs1sc6d 4 ай бұрын

Nasty chemicals are harmful to you and your families health.

@davidalan912 4 ай бұрын

I love Method too!

@SteveTheDog115 4 ай бұрын

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 4 ай бұрын

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

@smilingsusan 4 ай бұрын

I’m loving my Norwex cloths and cleaners

@Splagnate 4 ай бұрын

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.

@meghanking2606 4 ай бұрын

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. :).

@leahhartman9826 3 ай бұрын

I would LOVE to see this same type of test / review of dishwasher detergents (especially eco friendly & natural pods & liquid/gel)

@jamesbrotherton5487 4 ай бұрын

Great! Thanks!

@jhubanks77 4 ай бұрын

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.

@jenniferkleffner8110 4 ай бұрын

Thank you for this. You recommended Method before and I've been using it for years. Glad to see it's still the winner.

@emmteemee 4 ай бұрын

Me, too. I first tried it after seeing it recommended on ATK. It worked so well on my greasy range and hood that it's all I've used in my kitchen since then. I love that it comes in different fragrances. My favorite is the pink grapefruit. I use their pink grapefruit hand soap as well.

@TMM6900 Ай бұрын

Awesome vid

@eliottwiener6533 4 ай бұрын

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 4 ай бұрын

Agreed, we primarily use white vinegar and baking soda.

@TheIrishAlchemist205 4 ай бұрын

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

@asdisskagen6487 4 ай бұрын

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 4 ай бұрын

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 4 ай бұрын

@@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.

@affliction6911 4 ай бұрын

I use cup of vinegar and cup of distilled water to a 40 spray bottle. And i use it on everything.. and that plastic bottle I've have for possibly 3 years. I bought something similar to it at the dollar store and I read the ingredients and it was just basically like I had mentioned above. And I'm the only one who actually smells it other than my wife and it's actually very safe and it does break down a lot of build up on everything, I actually haven't tried it on showers but from what I've seen on the pictures on the back of the original bottle it shows it can be used in bathrooms so I'm tempted to try it. Thank you for your reviews and you give a very good information on the products you review on, one of your reviews was about the thermapen or something similar to it that you picked out your top product and my wife and I got it and she really enjoys it because it gives your accurate reading but she never did before on cooked Foods specially chicken beef pork which are kind of hard to do determine on what the inner. temperature is

@ivnehaas 4 ай бұрын

Dont use vinegar on countertops or natural stone! Try substituting it for alcohol.

@asdisskagen6487 4 ай бұрын

Yep. Vinegar diluted into water is a great cleaner for pretty much everything. I discovered just how much better homemade cleaners work a few years ago and boy, was I big mad when I figured out how much money I've wasted over the years on nasty chemicals that didn't even work! 😂

@Buteojama 4 ай бұрын

I use the same homemade cleaner, but add drops of something pleasant to mask the vinegar smell.

@logicalmisery3737 4 ай бұрын

If all you use is vinegar, then your house is dirty. You need to understand what vinegar actually can and can't do. Worst case is you expect it to disinfect so you feel like you're safe when you aren't.

@affliction6911 4 ай бұрын

@@logicalmisery3737 your an idiot. Your so knowledgeable.. you give your definition of the reason it's not as safe and does cleaning as you claim.

@tammiepulley7167 3 ай бұрын

Tip. If you have a cleaner that’s running out but the nozzle works, save the nozzle for another bottle or save the empty bottle and nozzle.

@thebarnestead 4 ай бұрын

Quat is a very effective anti-microbial and you can buy it in tablet form. I got a small bottle of 150 tablets for like $8 and I use 1 tablet/32oz spray bottle. Super eco-friendly, super effective, super inexpensive, and zero scent.

@dianasanchez117 4 ай бұрын

Where do you buy it?

@krisqueen5939 4 ай бұрын

I was wondering also whay stores carry Quat cleaner

@warmonked 3 ай бұрын

You guys are doing the lord's work! Id be curious about the msrp pricing for the concentrated stuff vs premade. Are the savings being passed to consumers? And is it really using less plastic?

@ketowolf 3 ай бұрын

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 :)

@trickycoolj 4 ай бұрын

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!

@nancybarnett2832 4 ай бұрын

I use Dawn dish soap for all my cleaning. I put a little Dawn in a spray bottle and fill with water. It works great and I can use it on pans too.

@colleenbeamer6403 4 ай бұрын

I use Method and it works!

@Notturnoir 4 ай бұрын

Field of Focus channel has great tests for these cleaners!

@stradric 3 ай бұрын

Young Living actually makes a great cleaning spray with their Thieves formula that's also along the lines of reducing waste like the Simple Human in this test. It would have made a good fit for this test with its pleasant odor and highly effective cleaning power based on plant essential oils. Sounds like an ad, but I've gotten great results for years.

@elisebrown5157 3 ай бұрын

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!

@arbiehill68 4 ай бұрын

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.

@martianrobber 3 ай бұрын

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.

@christineg6123 3 ай бұрын

I use blueland cleaning products and I enjoy them, especially since I only need to refill with pods, not buying new bottles.

@karenrobbins6656 4 ай бұрын

Thanks! I have Method but I’m curious to try Grove and Simple Human. Lysol Toilet cleaner gave me headaches because of something or fragrance. I had to give it away

@oliviahein7772 3 ай бұрын

I have been researching how to shift away from Lysol toilet cleaner. Do you use the Method all purpose cleaner in your toilet bowl?

@karenrobbins6656 3 ай бұрын

@@oliviahein7772 yes Method all purpose cleaner and sometimes an Ajax type powder in the bowl to fight dark stains

@mdvern9753 4 ай бұрын

Please do one on laundry detergent.

@sandrah7512 4 ай бұрын

They're America's Test Kitchen, not America's Test Laundromat. However, ATK did conduct a review of laundry stain removers about 10 years ago because food and grease stains are a part of kitchen life and knowing what can remove them is helpful.

@katebowers8107 4 ай бұрын

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

@jade36000 4 ай бұрын

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

@litothemanlapid1259 3 ай бұрын

Wow I never knew about htose cleaning concentrates.

@seanwine1085 2 ай бұрын

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.

@braddavis8822 4 ай бұрын

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 4 ай бұрын

Exactly!

@frattman 4 ай бұрын

Believe it or not I just use Windex on everything. Maybe I don't know what I'm missing and should try other stuff but it cleans everything I need it to without leaving a residue or strong odor. It's mostly ammonia so that's natural enough for me. I even use it on my cutting board occasionally even though I know I probably shouldn't.

@terimcclaren4516 4 ай бұрын

Were melaleuca cleaning products tested? I love them but wonder if they were included in the test.

@medina__anidem 2 ай бұрын

I love method cleaners my favorite for years smell is amazing no chemicals and mrs Meyers . Lysol and Clorox only for bathroom

@patriciad.5012 4 ай бұрын

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

@user-po9pv7rw1g 4 ай бұрын

hooray! i was worried you were going to say they don't work at all!

@doriannrodriguez3149 4 ай бұрын

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.