Dropping our House Cleaning Service. Looking for Latest Cleaning Product Advice

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:I agree with the bona system. It’s great for everyday use.

For deep clean days, I use a Bissel steam cleaner. It gets the floors really clean and it has different attachments so you can use it to clean the oven, grout, tub, windows, etc. I love it. Makes cleaning the oven a lot easier and no harsh chemicals.

The pink stuff is my new favorite cleaning supply. I have both the paste and the liquid stuff. The liquidy stuff is great for sinks and counters etc but the paste is good for everything—stubborn stain in pan, glass top stove, everything. I love it so much. I just got the toilet bowl cleaner and that was a fun experience.

Generally I use seventh generation cleaners for most stuff, method for the floors, whatever countertop spray—caldera, Mrs meyers, method. I keep multiple bottles of cleaners and bar mops around so I always have one within reach to do a quick cleanup.

Toilets stay cleaner longer if you drop a Lysol or Clorox tablet in the tank every 2-3 months.

I change my sheets twice a week (pugs sleep in bed) then if I have a really busy week and can’t get to it, the sheets are at most a week old.

I used to do this but I think the chemicals nibbled at the flapper. I learned how to change a flapper but it's not my favorite thing. And I cannot stand a toilet leak sound. It keeps me up all night.

The sound is the least of your problems. You're wasting a shit ton of water if your toilet does that! Bad for your wallet AND the environment.

There's a lever you should turn as soon as you hear the leak, right where the water pipe comes out of the wall. Turn it so the level is perpendicular to the pipe. Every time you want to flush the toilet (before repairing the leak), you will have to turn it parallel to the pipe so the tank can fill.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I agree with the bona system. It’s great for everyday use.

For deep clean days, I use a Bissel steam cleaner. It gets the floors really clean and it has different attachments so you can use it to clean the oven, grout, tub, windows, etc. I love it. Makes cleaning the oven a lot easier and no harsh chemicals.

The pink stuff is my new favorite cleaning supply. I have both the paste and the liquid stuff. The liquidy stuff is great for sinks and counters etc but the paste is good for everything—stubborn stain in pan, glass top stove, everything. I love it so much. I just got the toilet bowl cleaner and that was a fun experience.

Generally I use seventh generation cleaners for most stuff, method for the floors, whatever countertop spray—caldera, Mrs meyers, method. I keep multiple bottles of cleaners and bar mops around so I always have one within reach to do a quick cleanup.

Toilets stay cleaner longer if you drop a Lysol or Clorox tablet in the tank every 2-3 months.

I change my sheets twice a week (pugs sleep in bed) then if I have a really busy week and can’t get to it, the sheets are at most a week old.

I used to do this but I think the chemicals nibbled at the flapper. I learned how to change a flapper but it's not my favorite thing. And I cannot stand a toilet leak sound. It keeps me up all night.

The sound is the least of your problems. You're wasting a shit ton of water if your toilet does that! Bad for your wallet AND the environment.

There's a lever you should turn as soon as you hear the leak, right where the water pipe comes out of the wall. Turn it so the level is perpendicular to the pipe. Every time you want to flush the toilet (before repairing the leak), you will have to turn it parallel to the pipe so the tank can fill.

The flapper in the toilet tank will wear out over time. That is why they sell them at the hardware store. Watch a YouTube video, go buy one at the store (take a photo to show the store clerk) and replace it yourself in a couple of minutes

[Anonymous]

To OP, look up the "Clean my space" channel on YouTube. The presenter also has a book

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I agree with the bona system. It’s great for everyday use.

For deep clean days, I use a Bissel steam cleaner. It gets the floors really clean and it has different attachments so you can use it to clean the oven, grout, tub, windows, etc. I love it. Makes cleaning the oven a lot easier and no harsh chemicals.

The pink stuff is my new favorite cleaning supply. I have both the paste and the liquid stuff. The liquidy stuff is great for sinks and counters etc but the paste is good for everything—stubborn stain in pan, glass top stove, everything. I love it so much. I just got the toilet bowl cleaner and that was a fun experience.

Generally I use seventh generation cleaners for most stuff, method for the floors, whatever countertop spray—caldera, Mrs meyers, method. I keep multiple bottles of cleaners and bar mops around so I always have one within reach to do a quick cleanup.

Toilets stay cleaner longer if you drop a Lysol or Clorox tablet in the tank every 2-3 months.

I change my sheets twice a week (pugs sleep in bed) then if I have a really busy week and can’t get to it, the sheets are at most a week old.

I used to do this but I think the chemicals nibbled at the flapper. I learned how to change a flapper but it's not my favorite thing. And I cannot stand a toilet leak sound. It keeps me up all night.

The sound is the least of your problems. You're wasting a shit ton of water if your toilet does that! Bad for your wallet AND the environment.

There's a lever you should turn as soon as you hear the leak, right where the water pipe comes out of the wall. Turn it so the level is perpendicular to the pipe. Every time you want to flush the toilet (before repairing the leak), you will have to turn it parallel to the pipe so the tank can fill.

Of course I turned the lever off, but thanks for mansplaining. I was using hyperbole to explain how much I hate that sound.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I agree with the bona system. It’s great for everyday use.

For deep clean days, I use a Bissel steam cleaner. It gets the floors really clean and it has different attachments so you can use it to clean the oven, grout, tub, windows, etc. I love it. Makes cleaning the oven a lot easier and no harsh chemicals.

The pink stuff is my new favorite cleaning supply. I have both the paste and the liquid stuff. The liquidy stuff is great for sinks and counters etc but the paste is good for everything—stubborn stain in pan, glass top stove, everything. I love it so much. I just got the toilet bowl cleaner and that was a fun experience.

Generally I use seventh generation cleaners for most stuff, method for the floors, whatever countertop spray—caldera, Mrs meyers, method. I keep multiple bottles of cleaners and bar mops around so I always have one within reach to do a quick cleanup.

Toilets stay cleaner longer if you drop a Lysol or Clorox tablet in the tank every 2-3 months.

I change my sheets twice a week (pugs sleep in bed) then if I have a really busy week and can’t get to it, the sheets are at most a week old.

I used to do this but I think the chemicals nibbled at the flapper. I learned how to change a flapper but it's not my favorite thing. And I cannot stand a toilet leak sound. It keeps me up all night.

The sound is the least of your problems. You're wasting a shit ton of water if your toilet does that! Bad for your wallet AND the environment.

There's a lever you should turn as soon as you hear the leak, right where the water pipe comes out of the wall. Turn it so the level is perpendicular to the pipe. Every time you want to flush the toilet (before repairing the leak), you will have to turn it parallel to the pipe so the tank can fill.

The flapper in the toilet tank will wear out over time. That is why they sell them at the hardware store. Watch a YouTube video, go buy one at the store (take a photo to show the store clerk) and replace it yourself in a couple of minutes

Did you even read the post before this one?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I agree with the bona system. It’s great for everyday use.

For deep clean days, I use a Bissel steam cleaner. It gets the floors really clean and it has different attachments so you can use it to clean the oven, grout, tub, windows, etc. I love it. Makes cleaning the oven a lot easier and no harsh chemicals.

The pink stuff is my new favorite cleaning supply. I have both the paste and the liquid stuff. The liquidy stuff is great for sinks and counters etc but the paste is good for everything—stubborn stain in pan, glass top stove, everything. I love it so much. I just got the toilet bowl cleaner and that was a fun experience.

Generally I use seventh generation cleaners for most stuff, method for the floors, whatever countertop spray—caldera, Mrs meyers, method. I keep multiple bottles of cleaners and bar mops around so I always have one within reach to do a quick cleanup.

Toilets stay cleaner longer if you drop a Lysol or Clorox tablet in the tank every 2-3 months.

I change my sheets twice a week (pugs sleep in bed) then if I have a really busy week and can’t get to it, the sheets are at most a week old.

I used to do this but I think the chemicals nibbled at the flapper. I learned how to change a flapper but it's not my favorite thing. And I cannot stand a toilet leak sound. It keeps me up all night.

The sound is the least of your problems. You're wasting a shit ton of water if your toilet does that! Bad for your wallet AND the environment.

There's a lever you should turn as soon as you hear the leak, right where the water pipe comes out of the wall. Turn it so the level is perpendicular to the pipe. Every time you want to flush the toilet (before repairing the leak), you will have to turn it parallel to the pipe so the tank can fill.

Of course I turned the lever off, but thanks for mansplaining. I was using hyperbole to explain how much I hate that sound.

PP you replied to. I'm a woman, but thanks for assuming Some people don't know about the lever.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:

Which Bissell do you have? This is what I'm definitely trying to figure out. I can't use a steam cleaner for my hardwoods so I'm trying to figure out what I need for the tile AND grout and also the hardwoods. not sure if I get two separate things or get one that can do both. There are so many options. So many "Best" lists too.

https://www.bissell.com/en-us/product/powerfresh-pet-liftoff-2in1-scrubbing-sanitizing-steam-mop-15441.html

I have the white and orange pet model. As far as I can tell they're all pretty similar though--I have no idea what makes this the "pet" model. I do know I love my Bissell though! Full disclosure, this is my second one. The first one quit working after a few months and they sent me a new one. This was about 5 yrs ago.

[Anonymous]

A robot vacuum would be a good idea for you. I also really like the Tineco mop.

[Anonymous]

Just declutter and clean rooms in a cycle, both daily and weekly. Daily I make the beds, put away clothes and things, neaten, clean kitchen. Weekly, take out the small garbages, Vacuum, wipe bathrooms, change sheets (which I don’t do every week, sue me). Neatening/declutter/putting away and vacuuming makes the most difference to my eye.

Honestly if you ca afford it, just get a cleaning lady. People with lose jobs are hurting right now. Wish we could afford it, but we can’t. It is such a luxury.

[Anonymous]

Use a squeeze on the walls after a shower to reduce water grime.
Mold Amour is my favorite cleanser for bathrooms.
Keep disinfectant wipes under sinks to clean as you go.
Love my Roombas, have one on each level.

[Anonymous]

Bona system for sure. I love Bona!

Yes to pink stuff, too. It’s pretty remarkable.

If you have stone or quartz countertops, I love the Weiman 2-in-1 spray for them. Don’t forget to wipe down your range hood.

Appreciate the baby wipe tip - that one is new to me.

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Anonymous wrote:Bona system for sure. I love Bona!

Yes to pink stuff, too. It’s pretty remarkable.

If you have stone or quartz countertops, I love the Weiman 2-in-1 spray for them. Don’t forget to wipe down your range hood.

Appreciate the baby wipe tip - that one is new to me.

I didn’t mean wipe down your range hood with Weiman. There was supposed to be a break. It’s just easy to neglect the underside of a hood.

[Anonymous]

You really don’t need anything fancy at all.

We use Bona on hardwood floors.
We use dish soap and water on our other floors. You can buy a disinfectant cleaner for the floors if you prefer. I keep the disposable wet Swiffer pads for a quick disinfectint mop when I don’t feel like dealing with buckets. We vacuum a few times a week. We use dry Swiffers for quick floor touch-ups and to dust furniture. Buy a toilet brush and toilet bowl cleaner for the toilet. Some sort of all-purpose disinfecting spray for toilet seats, counters and tubs is all you need. Personally, I wipe everything with Clorox wipes a few times a week so nothing is ever that dirty. I assume you already wipe down your kitchen counters daily and have that figured out.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:You really don’t need anything fancy at all.

We use Bona on hardwood floors.
We use dish soap and water on our other floors. You can buy a disinfectant cleaner for the floors if you prefer. I keep the disposable wet Swiffer pads for a quick disinfectint mop when I don’t feel like dealing with buckets. We vacuum a few times a week. We use dry Swiffers for quick floor touch-ups and to dust furniture. Buy a toilet brush and toilet bowl cleaner for the toilet. Some sort of all-purpose disinfecting spray for toilet seats, counters and tubs is all you need. Personally, I wipe everything with Clorox wipes a few times a week so nothing is ever that dirty. I assume you already wipe down your kitchen counters daily and have that figured out.

One more thing I forgot to add. Keep a large number of sponges and toothbrushes on hand. Sponges are breeding grounds for bacteria so treat them as disposable. I buy in bulk. Toothbrushes work great for grout.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Bona system for sure. I love Bona!

Yes to pink stuff, too. It’s pretty remarkable.

If you have stone or quartz countertops, I love the Weiman 2-in-1 spray for them. Don’t forget to wipe down your range hood.

Appreciate the baby wipe tip - that one is new to me.

Just wanted to mention for those who are unfamiliar with the pink stuff that it can do real damage if you use it on the wrong surface. It’s abrasive. Don’t use it on stone/marble/quartzite, painted surfaces or stainless. It can also scratch glass and other surfaces. I don’t keep it in my home because it’s too risky that DH or one of the kids will use it where they shouldn’t.