Dr.clean Spray
Gwenda Arguin
Your choice of scent is where you can express yourself. Sal Suds is scented with essential spruce and fir needle oil. The Pure-Castile soaps come in eight scents. Combining the Tea Tree with the Eucalyptus Castile Soaps makes a convincingly clean smell, or you could opt for something soothing like Lavender, or even create your own by using the Unscented Castile Soap with your own essential oil blend or leave it scent-free.
Combine this solution in your squirt or spray bottle. Dampen your mop with plain water. Squirt or spray the floor and mop over with the mop. Again, rinsing should not be needed, but if you see bubbles, go over the floor again with plain water.
Be sure not to leave any soapy residues on the floor. For one thing, they would make the floor incredibly slippery. Second, soap attracts and holds on to dirt, making your floors dirty faster. It is also very important not to leave standing water, which could warp wood or etch stone. If needed, absorb any excess water by pushing a dry towel over the floor with your mop handle.
Yes! The Bar Castile Soap is just as versatile as its liquid counterpart, though it takes an extra step or two. For mopping, add 1 Tbsp. (15 mL) grated bar soap or c. (60 mL) soap cream to 1 gallon (4 L) hot water. Stir with the mop handle to dissolve. Soap Cream is a fun little GIY* that you can learn how to make from my article on the Bar Soap Cheat Sheet.
Hi Lisa! Thanks for the info. Could you specify if it can be used on wood flooring that has been urethaned? Our landlord is requiring we use only Bono, and we want to use Sal suds. Can you help? Thanks again!
Hi Jennifer- Sal Suds is safe to use on sealed concrete. Sal Suds is alkaline, not pH neutral. Usually the concern with flooring is choosing a cleaner that is not acidic, which Sal Suds is not. It is clean rinsing and mild enough for flooring.
Hi Lisa, I live in an apartment, I am going to try this method I found (NO MOP BUCKET REQUIRED) using just a drop of Sal Suds with pre moistened microfiber cloths contained in a tight seal shoe box. Here is the link, maybe it will be helpful to others.
Hello I use your products religiously as a mum of 4 your products are my treat to myself.
They make keeping my family and home clean a breeze. Although being all the way in Australia they are not always as easy as I would like to get hold of . I always share with friends my love of your truly safe and natural products as unfortunately words like eco and natural get branded around everywhere these day. In the Dr Bronner label you have my trust love your brand and story x
Sal Suds has been so liberating! But I want to make sure I am using the correct amount. My spin mop bucket only holds 2 gallons of water. Is the dilution formula 1/2 teaspoon per gallon of water regardless of the type of floor that is being cleaned? I want to clean hardwood floors, ceramic tile, marble and travertine floors. For the hardwood floors, is it best to use a solution in a spray bottle and mop up with a microfiber mop? If so, what would be the correct formula for a 22 ounce spray bottle? Today, I accidentally used 2 teaspoons (about a capful) in my 2 gallons bucket of water to clean my floors. Do I need to do an extra rinse now? Thank you!
Hello i have been using Sals Suds for a few days now, but now that ive switched from using other floor cleaners and bleach, now i only use sals suds but its been terrible. After i clean the floors i have a stinky mop and no matter how many times i wash the mop the sals suds wont get the odor out even when i add peppermint oil. I also tried adding baking soda and it makes no difference. I have a puppy that has accidents on the floor.
Hi Kay- The concern with marble and other soft stones is acidic cleaners. Sal Suds is alkaline and completely safe on stone and tile of all types. For a deeper dive, ready my blog post on cleaning stone, -stone-with-castile-soap-sal-suds/
I have luxury vinyl tiles and would like to know the dilution if I want to mix in 32 oz bottle. I will be using in a spray bottle and microfiber cloth to mop with. And would prefer not to have to rinse after using. Thanks for letting me the dilution in 32 oz bottle. TJ
Do you think this would work well for painted wall? A candle I purchased put soot all over my walls and I am looking for a way to clean them efficiently. Chemical household cleaners have not been working well. Thank you!
Hi!!! I am in love with all of the products. My question. Is im wanting to make a concentrated floor cleaner with using Sal suds im a gallon dry with distilled water and essential oils. Im wanting to store in a 24oz bottle. So I can just make my.mop water in the sink add a few squirts but I cant.seem to get the dilution down right. How much would you add??
I have a refillable spray mop that I use for quick clean up. I was planning on using the all purpose spray recipe, but your mopping solution is much more diluted. What would you suggest the dilution be for approximately 24 oz container?
I am in the process of installing luxury vinyl tile. The manufacturer recommends a neutral PH cleaner. Does Sal Suds fall into this category? If yes, what do you recommend as a dilution solution? Thank you. TJ
What are your thoughts in regards to dilution for luxury vinyl tiles? I believe the recommendation is to use a neutral cleaning product and just not sure if using diluted Sal Suds would work. I see you recommended it for laminate, but not sure if you think this would work for luxury vinyl tile as well. Thanks. Ronnie
Please tell me which dilutions (all purpose cleaner or Sal Suds Lite) would I use on each of those types of floors? Or would the hardwood and laminate floors require a solution even more dilute than Sal Suds Lite?
On the downside, a self-clean cycle uses a lot of energy to get up to the 600+ degrees and maintain it for several hours. Furthermore, it can emit acrid fumes that could pose problems for anyone with respiratory ailments and for sensitive pets such as birds.
Fill a four-quart stove pot with quartered lemons and 1 cup of water. Cover the pot and heat the contents on the stove to simmer. Allow it to simmer, covered, for 15 minutes or so until the lemons are soft. Keep the lid on. Transfer the pot to the oven, remove the lid, and immediately shut the oven door.
Keep the oven closed for at least one hour. Then open the oven and immediately wipe off loosened crud with a damp cloth. If it needs a little more action, use my All-Purpose Spray with a wipe. You can also use a plastic scraper to lift softened grime. Be sure to keep the scraper at a near horizontal angle so as not to scratch the surface.
Microwave alternative: Use a microwave-safe, oven-safe casserole dish. Fill with the lemons or vinegar and bring to a steady simmer. Then carefully transfer it to the oven, remove the lid, and shut the oven.
For the remaining stubborn burned spots, or if your oven is generally clean and only has some stubborn burns, make a paste out of baking soda and water. Add just enough water to the baking soda to make a spreadable paste, mixing it with a fork to break up the lumps. Spread this on the burned spots. Let it sit overnight. Yep, overnight, or as long as you can. Time is your helper here.
Oh, have I ever had my share of stovetop messes. Splattered apple butter, overflowing sauces (I just turned my back for one second!), spitting stir-fries. They have given me lots of practice in cleaning not only the stove, but also the knobs, the grates, and the heating elements. Sigh.
For simple grease splatters and smudges, give them a spray with the All-Purpose Cleaning Spray and wipe with a damp cloth. For the best finish, dry the surface with a dry soft cloth. I find that microfiber does the best job.
For remaining burned spots, apply the baking soda paste from the oven cleaning. Let it sit for 15 minutes for small spots or as long as overnight for super stubborn spots. Wipe off with a damp cloth.
As you may have noticed, I do not recommend baking soda for scouring stovetops. Gentle as it is, it is still an abrasive and it can dull glass, porcelain, or brushed stainless steel stovetops. For the same reason, do not use abrasive scouring pads, which can scratch the surface. Lastly, avoid ammonia, bleach, or other intense cleaners which could mar the surface and are not healthful for the people cleaning.
Rugs- crewel rugs I take to the huge $5 drum machine at the laundrymat then hang outside to dry. Indoor/outdoor rugs- I take to the car wash and clip them onto the mat clips on the wall, and spray them down. Gets them good as new!
Great blog!! I just found it through Pinterest. Just wanted to say when my sister needed some money in a hurry she asked me to sell her $2000 wedding dress on ebay. To save the cost of dry cleaning it I just chucked it in the washing machine on gentle cycle and it turned out beautiful!
More things can avoid dry cleaning than you might think! 100% wool (or cashmere or angora or other natural hair fiber) suits can generally be cleaned pretty effectively with being aired outside in sunlight, brushed down with a clothes brush, and spot cleaning as needed. A spray bottle of white vinegar can be used to lightly spritz it (especially the lining) to clear away odor. Spraying vinegar (and/or throwing vinegar in with the rinse water in the machine) can help with odor for other things too, like that troublesome wool sweater you had.
Vodka in a spray bottle is actually a great way to freshen up dryclean only items. Spot clean any stains on the item with a damp rag and then spray the armpits, collars, cuffs ect with the vodka, hang it up somewhere and as it dries the smells evaporate with the alcohol. Also, for wool coats I use my steamer to clean them but maybe you could have a similar effect by hanging it in the bathroom for a few steamy showers.
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