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I have cut down to just 1 cleaning product

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PenOrPencil · 29/01/2023 10:51

I am a sucker for nice smelling things and had an insane amount of cleaning products.
I have now cut everything down to just one! I use Ecover washing up liquid for everything. Have some watered down in a spray bottle or use it neat. It works particularly well on the shower doors. Windows and mirrors get done with water and an ecloth.
I have so much space under the sink now!

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Gwdihooooo · 01/02/2023 06:43

I manage with 2 but it’s because I have a dishwasher.

So dishwasher tabs and Method Spray. If you like nice smelling then you might like Method

PritiPatelsMaker · 05/03/2023 12:01

That's bloody brilliant @PenOrPencil

The number of ones I'm using seems to be creeping up. I definitely need to make an effort to reduce the amount I use.

BlueChampagne · 10/03/2023 13:15

Am going to try this. Does it even do the toilet?

SingingSands · 10/03/2023 13:17

BlueChampagne · 10/03/2023 13:15

Am going to try this. Does it even do the toilet?

Yes it does - squirt around and give a good scrub with the brush.

(I'm not the OP, I just use the one product for everything too!)

loafintheoven · 10/03/2023 13:18

I love the idea of this. But would it work in a hard water area? I suspect not ...

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PenOrPencil · 11/03/2023 19:27

We live in a hard water area and I have tried every product known to man on our shower screens. Washing up liquid is by far the best!
I do cheat sometimes, so if I do need something stronger for the toilet I use some washing powder.

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carriedout · 11/03/2023 19:29

Vinegar works wonders in hard water areas.

pleaseletmesleeptonight · 11/03/2023 19:31

Oh good tip, love that smell.

Flowersintheattic57 · 11/03/2023 19:43

I use citric acid in the loo. Also a hard water area. All the scale just dissolves. Works in the kettle as well.
I’m surprised that the soap doesn’t leave a residue on the glass. I use white vinegar and water in the spray bottle and it does the mirrors too.
Ecover washing up liquid comes in handy as shampoo; my head itches a lot and I’ve always used head and shoulders, but that stopped working. My daughters are horrified. 😀

PainterInPeril · 11/03/2023 19:48

Please tell me you don't use it as toothpaste though....

Twinedpeaks · 11/03/2023 20:04

What about when you need something antibacterial though?

avocado44 · 11/03/2023 20:24

I do EXACTLY this too! For me, it started because i was getting bad eczema and i knew i was ok with ecover. I thought i would bring back other products one at a time to see what i was reacting to but it worked so well i just havent bothered!

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PenOrPencil · 15/03/2023 20:59

Twinedpeaks · 11/03/2023 20:04

What about when you need something antibacterial though?

You don’t need antibacterial cleaning stuff in a normal household.

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CaribouCarafe · 15/03/2023 21:34

Using it as a bathroom cleaner does make sense as a lot of grime in there is grease. Not sure whether it's effective against limescale buildup though (am outing myself as a sloven!)

BinturongsSmellOfPopcorn · 16/03/2023 09:04

Detergents (washing up.liquiid, washing powder, soap) have no effect on limescale.

Well, you'll have cleaner limescale. But it won't get rid of it.

Same for bleach.

Loocheeyar · 16/03/2023 10:04

Washing up liquid is the best for stains on clothes too

Enthrallingstoryofstillnessandlight · 16/03/2023 10:08

Twinedpeaks · 11/03/2023 20:04

What about when you need something antibacterial though?

I never use anything antibacterial, why would you in a normal home? 4 of us here and no one been ill for years

roarfeckingroarr · 16/03/2023 10:09

Why wouldn't you want to use antibacterial on your loo though?

ZeroFuchsGiven · 16/03/2023 10:11

Gwdihooooo · 01/02/2023 06:43

I manage with 2 but it’s because I have a dishwasher.

So dishwasher tabs and Method Spray. If you like nice smelling then you might like Method

I only use method spray now and it so much cheaper now Ive found the refil bottles on amazon 2 litre bottle for £7!

ChocFreak · 16/03/2023 10:14

I'm also trying to cut down on the number of cleaning products I use.
Interested to know what you use to clean your oven.

Chemenger · 16/03/2023 10:14

Twinedpeaks · 11/03/2023 20:04

What about when you need something antibacterial though?

For what? I've never bought antibacterial anything.

Chemenger · 16/03/2023 10:14

roarfeckingroarr · 16/03/2023 10:09

Why wouldn't you want to use antibacterial on your loo though?

Because I don't lick it.

OakleyStreetisnotinChelsea · 16/03/2023 10:32

I love the Planet Detox bars, fabulous soap type bars with essential oils and a little pumice for scrubbing. They do the kitchen and bathroom beautifully and I use them on the shower screens, the pumice gets rid of limescale and then a microfibre cloth gets rid of residue and streaks. They do a great scrub for putting down the loo too which gets rid of all sorts.

Doggydarling · 16/03/2023 10:57

Those who use antibacterial/bleach on and in their toilet, I hope you haven't got a septic tank or similar. These need bacteria to work well particularly the more modern versions, ours is 30 years old and I noticed it didn't need emptying since I became stricter about bleach etc. Our house was plumbed with the washing machine and dishwasher emptying into the septic tank so I'm very fussy now that I know that. My dB has a more modern system and they were warned by the manufacturer and installer that no bleach or even spays with added bleach should be used. I don't think we need antibacterial products on a daily basis anyway, we're all pretty healthy, the house is clean, it's not a hospital so I won't treat it like one.

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