Citrus based cleaners frugal and green?
m...@privacy.net
that is frugal and earth friendly and safe to humans as
well.
Specifically want to use it for spraying on the inside
of a shower stall to remove grime say once a week or
so.
Would citrus based cleaners be good match for this use?
James
Don't know if citrus based would be cheap since all food are getting
expensive.
Vinegar is good for cleaning windows and as a general antibiotic.
PaPaPeng
To clean tiles, cultured marble, stainless steel, plastic and much
more household items I use the grease remover hand cleaner paste that
you can buy from automotive supplies shops. It is used by mechanics to
clean their hands without using water. It is a water soluble paste
that has pumice in it to take out stubborn grime. It probably has
citric acid to deal with grease. It is non corrosive and benign to
the skin. I suspect there is lanoloin in the formula to keep the skin
moist. All you need is small pat of paste, an old scotchbrite pad and
a toothbrush to remove the most stubborn bath tile scum. Because it
doesn't run and only a little is needed this paste is ideal for
cleaning the many plastic appliances and office equipment items we
have.
The Real Bev
> On Mon, 10 Mar 2008 14:56:31 -0500, m...@privacy.net wrote:
>
>>I'm looking for a general purpose household cleaner
>>that is frugal and earth friendly and safe to humans as
>>well.
>>
>>Specifically want to use it for spraying on the inside
>>of a shower stall to remove grime say once a week or
>>so.
>>
>>Would citrus based cleaners be good match for this use?
>
> To clean tiles, cultured marble, stainless steel, plastic and much
> more household items I use the grease remover hand cleaner paste that
> you can buy from automotive supplies shops. It is used by mechanics to
> clean their hands without using water. It is a water soluble paste
> that has pumice in it to take out stubborn grime. It probably has
> citric acid to deal with grease. It is non corrosive and benign to
> the skin. I suspect there is lanoloin in the formula to keep the skin
> moist.
Read the label carefully, there are two kinds. The one you don't want
says you have to wipe it off before you wet your hands. The one you DO
want lets you rinse it off with water.
I got a gallon of the orange stuff with pumice for 50 cents or a buck at
a yard sale. I'm glad there are poor shoppers in this world :-) I
don't think the citrus component matters, it worked just as well when it
smelled like Gunk, which is what it is.
> All you need is small pat of paste, an old scotchbrite pad and
> a toothbrush to remove the most stubborn bath tile scum. Because it
> doesn't run and only a little is needed this paste is ideal for
> cleaning the many plastic appliances and office equipment items we
> have.
I wouldn't waste it on cleaning a shower stall! Clorox sells something
called Cleanup which is bleach in a spray bottle. Save money by buying
your own bleach and spray bottle.
What you CAN do with mechanics' hand cleaner is remove grease stains
from washable clothing. Put a blob of it on the DRY cloth and work it
in with a teaspoon (5-10 minutes or so) until the blob is ugly and gray
and you can't tell the stain from the surrounding cloth. Let it sit for
a while and then wash as usual. If there's still a spot let it dry
naturally and then try again.
1. It only works when used on dry stuff. Wetting beforehand destroys
the magic.
2. Machine drying will just cook whatever stain remains.
3. Straight liquid detergent works almost as well on DRY skin. It's
stickier and sudsier and harder to rinse off, but you probably already
have some.
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Cheers,
Bev
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Citrus (orange oil) based cleaners tend to be expensive.
Downside is that they tend to dissolve many plastics and they leave a
residue. Do not use anywhere near a plastic surface.
They are great for removing sticky adhesives, but the residue should be
cleaned away with a solvent.
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I should have mentioned that citrus cleaners are good degreasers, but
avoid getting them on your hands as they will remove / dissolve the oils
from your skin.
m...@privacy.net
>Citrus (orange oil) based cleaners tend to be expensive.
>
>Downside is that they tend to dissolve many plastics and they leave a
>residue. Do not use anywhere near a plastic surface.
>
>They are great for removing sticky adhesives, but the residue should be
>cleaned away with a solvent.
OK
I was looking for ONR cleaner that could be used for
all types of cleaning...kitchen, shower, etc..... but
that is also SAFE and earth friendly
Not only trying to be frugal but to "simplify" clutter
as well.
Would vinegar be best bet overall? Citrus cleaners
wont fit the bill especially for shower?
m...@privacy.net
Tockk
quickly and completely, as will ammonia. I'd think that artificial
detergents would take a bit longer to break down, and who knows what stuff
like Comet goes through to completely degrade . . .
-Tock
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m...@privacy.net
>No idea about the citrus cleaners, but bleach (Clorox) will degrade fairly
>quickly and completely, as will ammonia. I'd think that artificial
>detergents would take a bit longer to break down, and who knows what stuff
>like Comet goes through to completely degrade . . .
Agree but I don't relish the thought of "spraying"
bleach on my shower.... being aerosolized and
all...afraid abt breathing it in
The Real Bev
Hold your breath while you spray. What do you think they put in
swimming pools?
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Cheers,
Bev
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> m...@privacy.net wrote:
>
>> "Tockk" <to...@sbcglobal.net> wrote:
>>
>>> No idea about the citrus cleaners, but bleach (Clorox) will degrade
>>> fairly quickly and completely, as will ammonia. I'd think that
>>> artificial detergents would take a bit longer to break down, and who
>>> knows what stuff like Comet goes through to completely degrade . . .
>>
>>
>> Agree but I don't relish the thought of "spraying"
>> bleach on my shower.... being aerosolized and
>> all...afraid abt breathing it in
>
>
> Hold your breath while you spray. What do you think they put in
> swimming pools?
>
and drinking water
nevertheless, chlorine is a relatively hazardous chemical - fumes should
be avoided