What you need to know, tips for choosing cleaning agents for household cleaning!

When cleaning your home, it is very important to choose the right cleaning agent.

Applicable to different cleaning needs and scenarios. Choosing the right cleaning agent can improve the efficiency and quality of household cleaning.

How to choose the right cleaning agent?

• Window cleaning

Due to its complex structure, blinds are prone to dust accumulation and difficult to clean.

Swiffer Duster Heavy Duty Dusting Kit, Cleaning Supplies

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Swiffer 360 dust sweeper can absorb and lock dust 360 degrees without dead angles. It is a good tool for cleaning dust accumulation on furniture tops and corners. For blinds, it is also very convenient to use it to clean dust accumulation between window leaves.

Tips for blind maintenance:

• ‌Regular cleaning: Use a duster to quickly remove dust every week, and deep clean every 1-2 months.
• ‌‌Antistatic treatment: Spray a small amount of antistatic agent after cleaning to reduce dust absorption.

Tips:

Pay attention to the opening and closing direction of the blades when cleaning, avoid deformation caused by excessive force, and make sure to reset them after they are completely dry.

DSV Standard Window Squeegee, 2-in-1 Window Cleaner for High Outdoor Windows

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If you want to clean the glass windows to make them shiny and new, in addition to glass cleaner, you also need a squeegee squeegee to scrape off the excess water without leaving any traces.

If the windowsill is damp, it is easy to grow mold. There are many mold & mildew removers on the market that can easily remove mold, but in fact, the active ingredient of most mold removers is sodium hypochlorite, which is bleach.

If you don't like the smell of bleach, or are worried that bleach is too corrosive and will damage the surface, you can choose some milder mold removers marked "Bleach Free", such as CLR or Concrobium mold removers.

CLR Bleach-Free Mold & Mildew Foaming Action Stain Remover, 32 oz

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Mold and mildew stain remover for use on tile, grout, fabrics, painted walls, fiberglass, hard plastics, and other surfaces.

CLR Mold & Mildew Stain Remover should not be used on metals or finishes, especially chrome or stainless steel.

For best results in front loading washing machine, product should be applied once per week, soon after using machine.  Surfaces need to be allowed to dry after application.  If mold is left on surface, like rubber gaskets or grout, for even a week, mold can embed into surface, in which case product will no longer work effectively.

Concrobium 25326 Mold Control Spray, 32 oz

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Use to eliminate mold, mildew, musty odors and prevent regrowth;

Simply spray onto effected area and allow to dry - no scrubbing or rising required;

Concrobium mold control effectively eliminates existing mold, prevents mold re-growth and eliminates musty odors with no harmful chemicals;

Ideal for homes, buildings, boats and cars;

Works on drywall, wood, composite wood, plastic, concrete, shakes, metal, brick, stone, tile, grout, fabric, furniture and many more surfaces;

Invisible shield prevents new mold growth; no bleach, ammonia or volatile organic compounds.

• Bathroom cleaning

Steps and methods

• ‌Shower head cleaning: Mix vinegar and water in a 1:1 ratio, seal the shower head with a plastic bag and soak for half an hour, then rinse with hot water‌
• ‌Toilet cleaning: Soak the toilet in Coca-Cola or vinegar for 30-60 minutes, then clean with a brush‌
• ‌Tile cleaning: Mix white vinegar or bleaching powder with water in a 1:1 ratio and spray on the tiles, let it air dry and rinse off‌
• ‌Faucets and mirrors: Wipe with shaving cream and rinse off‌
• Glass doors and scale: Mix white vinegar and clean water in a 1:1 ratio :3 ratio and spray, wait for a few minutes and then rinse off ‌
• ‌ Shower curtain cleaning ‌: Put the shower curtain in the washing machine, add neutral detergent or baking soda to wash, and then air dry naturally ‌

Prevention and maintenance measures ‌

• Keep dry ‌: Wipe the wall and floor in time after showering, clean water stains every week, and do tile coating care once a quarter ‌
• ‌Regular deep cleaning ‌: Use homemade cleaner (white vinegar, laundry detergent, and white wine mixed in a ratio of 1:1:3) to scrub the tiles thoroughly every 2-3 months to delay yellowing ‌

Scrubbing Bubbles' foam cleaner can adhere to and decompose the stains for a long time after spraying them, and it is very easy to clean them after a few minutes.

Whether it is a wash basin, bathtub, tile, shower curtain, or even a toilet, it is very convenient to clean.

Scrubbing Bubbles Foamer Spray, 32 fl oz

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Scrubbing Bubbles Mega Shower Foamer with Ultra Cling Trigger is a foaming shower Cleaner that makes it easier than ever to Cleaner your shower.

With a grime-busting formula that penetrates to dissolve and remove soap scum. The formula powers onto surfaces in your shower, and clings for close to 4 minutes.

Scrubbing Bubbles Disinfe Countant Bathroom Grime Fighter Spray, Citrus, 32 fl oz

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Scrubbing Bubbles Bathroom Grime Fighter Spray is a disinfectant cleaner with a penetrating foam that takes on grime wherever it hides and kills 99.9% of viruses and bacteria

All purpose bathroom cleaner that is ideal for your tile, bathtub, shower walls, vinyl shower curtains, shower doors, sinks and countertops

• Toilet cleaning

The toilet is used to detoxify and discharge waste from the human body. It is also very easy to accumulate germs. The disinfection and sterilization of the toilet should be taken seriously. Traditional toilet brushes often cannot wipe the edge of the toilet very carefully, resulting in a lot of stains remaining.

1. Natural cleaning method (suitable for light stains or daily maintenance)

• ‌Vinegar descaling method: Mix vinegar with clean water (ratio of about 1:1), pour it into the toilet and soak it for half a day before scrubbing. It can soften general yellow scale and scale, and disinfect and deodorize at the same time.
• ‌Baking soda descaling method: Sprinkle baking soda powder in the toilet, rinse it with hot water for half an hour and then scrub it. It can both remove dirt and neutralize odors, and is environmentally friendly and safe.
• ‌Coke descaling method: Use the carbonic acid component of cola to soak stubborn stains for 1 hour, which is especially suitable for removing dirt on ceramic glaze.
• ‌White vinegar + baking soda combination ‌: Mix the two and pour into the toilet. The bubbles produced by the reaction can enhance the decontamination effect. Just brush it after 15 minutes.

2. Convenient tools and tips ‌

• Disposable toilet brush ‌: The non-woven brush head contains concentrated decontamination factors, which can penetrate deep into the gaps and the brush head can be flushed away, which is hygienic and convenient.
• ‌Nylon socks + stick ‌: Dip in foaming detergent to brush the edge gaps, which is economical and affordable.
• Toothpaste or shampoo ‌: A neutral detergent substitute, safe and suitable for children to participate in cleaning.

3. Preventive measures ‌ ‌

• Regular water tank cleaning ‌: Pour white vinegar to soften the scale and avoid incomplete flushing.
• ‌Toilet seat disinfection ‌: Alcohol wiping can reduce bacterial growth.
• ‌Automatic toilet cleaner ‌: Place a wash-free toilet cleaner block in the water tank and maintain and clean it during daily flushing.

Clorox's disposable toilet brush can solve this problem very well. Each brush head contains detergent, and it is a hexagonal scouring pad, which is convenient for cleaning deep into the corners of the toilet edge. After use, you can discard the brush head by pressing a button. It is clean and hygienic.

Clorox Toilet Wand Toilet Cleaning Kit, 6 Refills

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ALL IN ONE SYSTEM: Contains 1 wand with long handle to help clean from a distance, 6 disposable scrubbing pads preloaded with cleaner and 1 caddy to conveniently store scrubbing pad refills.

In addition to regular cleaning of the toilet, you can usually stick some self-cleaning gel on the toilet wall, which can also help with daily sterilization and odor removal. One application can last about 2 weeks.

Lysol Click Gel Automatic Toilet Bowl Cleaner,  6 Count

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This bleach free toilet bowl cleaner is applied through a hygienic touch-free application with a single use applicator.

UP TO 12 WEEKS OF FRESHNESS: each applicator will last up to 2 weeks; neutralizing odors and providing a long-lasting fragrance.

Some automatic toilet cleaners are placed in the water tank and are automatically released when flushing, but this type of cleaner is likely to cause corrosion and leakage of the rubber plug in the water tank, so it is not recommended.

‌Precautions‌:

• ‌Strong acid cleaners (such as hydrochloric acid) should be used with caution to avoid damaging the glaze or pipes.
• ‌It is recommended to wear rubber gloves when cleaning and keep ventilation.

• Washing machine cleaning

After using the washing machine for a long time, there may be soap scum residue or mold growth due to accumulated water. Regular cleaning is necessary. Some washing machines have a built-in Self Clean function, which can be used according to the instructions.

1. Manual efficient cleaning combination: white vinegar + baking soda

‌Basic version‌

• ‌Pour 4 spoons of baking soda into the washing machine, add warm water to 2/3 of the water level, start the washing mode to blend the solution, soak for 30 minutes and drain ‌
• ‌Soak the towel with white vinegar, spin dry and let it stand for 1 hour to soften the dirt, and finally rinse with clean water twice ‌
• ‌‌Advantages‌: Natural and harmless, can remove more than 80% of dirt and sterilize ‌

‌Enhanced version‌

After spinning the white vinegar, add a mixture of baking soda and toilet water (2 spoons of baking soda + 10ml toilet water + clean water), run the complete washing program, which is more effective for stubborn stains and odors ‌

2. Professional detergents

There are also many special detergents for washing machines on the market. Just throw a cleaning pill into the empty tank and run a complete washing process with hot water to make the washing machine fresh again.

Affresh Washer Cleaner Tablets, 5 Count

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Helps remove odor-causing residues and grime, Cleans deep inside pump, valve, tub, drum, agitator, filter and hose.

3. Local key cleaning

• ‌‌‌Sealing ring mold removal: Apply mold removal gel to the blackened area, let it stand for 3 hours and then wipe it off. It will not corrode the rubber ring;
• ‌‌‌Sewage outlet cleaning: Manually disassemble and clean the filter in the lower right corner to remove hair and fiber accumulation.

Frequency recommendation: Ordinary cleaning once a month, deep disinfection once a quarter. If the inner cylinder is dark black after cleaning, it is normal and will not affect use.