Now more than ever, cleaning your home is more about protecting you and your loved ones rather than just a chore we dislike on our days off. Hopefully in this day and age, we all can focus on cleaning with purpose, not just duty – so let’s get down to the nitty gritty and make …
What is soap? What is detergent? Normally, soap is used for personal use; in the shower or in the kitchen – mostly when it comes in direct contact with human skin or even with our four legged furry friends. The word detergent brings to mind different cleaning situations like doing the laundry, using the dishwasher …
Cleaning is only the first step to a germ-free existence. Using detergent works wonders on dirt but it doesn’t kill bacteria or other microorganisms that can cause food poisoning. Killing bacteria ensures a clean household or workplace, which makes sanitizing an absolute must. You might ask yourself what’s the difference between cleaning, sanitizing and disinfecting? …
Grease is everywhere, from kitchens and bathrooms to our skin and clothes. Luckily, there are many types of degreasers to help us stay clean and clear. Essential oils don’t just smell amazing, they are very versatile with a wide range of medicinal and healing properties. They are great cleaning agents against bacteria and fungus. Adding …
It’s all in the name, degreaser! This cleaning agent is solvent-based or at least contains some form of solvent. It’s mostly used to remove water-soluble substances like paint, oil, lubricants, corrosive products, abrasive dust, organic films of all kinds and of course, grease. Degreasers can be used in domestic cleaning for kitchen appliances, floors, tiles …
Stronger alkaline cleaners can do more ‘damage’ when it comes to dirt and grime, destroying bacteria and dissolves proteins. Cleaning products like oven cleaner, lye and drain cleaners are strong alkalis. They are highly corrosive and cause chemical burns on the skin and in the lungs when inhaled. Lye, known also as caustic soda or …
When talking about acid cleaners, you have to mention their counterpart, alkaline cleaners but what’s the difference? Acids have lower pH values while alkalines higher ones. The main difference between them is that acid has a pH value below 7 and alkaline is above that. Plainly, acidic cleaners are best used to brighten metals and …
After covering the safer acid cleaners, it’s now time to dive into the harsher and stronger acidic cleaners that are out there. These cleaners are highly toxic and may be corrosive. Avoid getting them on your skin or in your eyes and avoid getting them on other materials since the acids may have bleaching effects, …
Acid cleaners may sound scary but that’s just horror movies clouding the subject. We use acids every day and don’t even know it – we even ingest them so they can’t all be bad especially if we’re using them to clean our homes. Mild acidic cleaners are primarily used to dissolve hard water deposits, remove …
When it comes to cleaning, the image of hard work usually accompanies it – as in it’s hard work to clean your living room, clean the kitchen and clean your entire house. Abrasive cleaners bring their own ‘hard work’ to the cleaning game, with built-in elbow grease, if you will. Abrasive cleaners are designed to …
