️Review of the best manufacturers of eco-friendly cleaning products for the home

A well-cleaned home is a healthy home. By cleaning it and making it clean, you can free your home from many microorganisms and allergens. To achieve the maximum level of cleanliness, you can acquire numerous detergents or cleaning compounds that differ in their specific formula. In practice, household cleaning products usually have the same composition, so a universal product for cleaning and washing various surfaces will replace about 6 specialized products. It is important to choose not only an effective, but also a safe Eco-product for cleaning an apartment or house.

Why are cleaning products needed?

The question is obvious, however, it requires practical clarification. Dirt and dust are the main sources of the spread of germs hazardous to health. Dusty furniture, a sofa with greasy armrests, a mirror with dirty stains and an unwashed floor look unsightly. An untidy room looks uncomfortable and abandoned.

Cleaning and detergents are intended for the care of household items, premises, cars, and various surfaces in and outside the home.

Regular wet and general cleaning is important not only for health, but also for comfort. Modern cleaning products do an excellent job of removing dirt and effectively disinfecting surfaces. Without their help it is difficult to achieve cleanliness and comfort. Therefore, every thrifty housewife’s home should have a full arsenal of necessary household chemicals.

Recently, the consumption of cleaning products in economical packaging and bags has increased.

Pollution prevention

To spend less time and effort cleaning your bathroom, you can follow simple preventive measures. They are quite simple, and will also increase the life of the plumbing fixtures.

• Get into the good habit of not leaving behind a splashed, dirty bathtub or stall. To do this, it is enough to rinse the bath bowl with water after bathing, thus washing away the soap film. And faucets and mirrors can be wiped with a soft microfiber cloth.
• Regularly, after each use, clean the toilet with a brush.
• Fix plumbing fixtures in a timely manner.
• Avoid blockages in the bathroom or toilet, washbasin or sink, and remove them in a timely manner. Blockages are much more difficult to clean; after the cleaning process, a lot of dirt remains, often accompanied by an unpleasant odor. It is easier to regularly monitor the cleanliness of plumbing surfaces, and also install special screens on drains.
• If you have hard water in your area, try installing special filters. This can save you from a whitish coating on your plumbing. Similarly, you can improve the quality of water if there is a large amount of rust, red water, old city or house water supply.
• Use special cleaning products for the toilet - balls, stickers under the rim, cartridges.

Review of cleaning products (ratings of the best)

Despite the extensive range of products, only a few of them are in demand. Millions of Russians choose the following brands of detergents and cleaning products.

Russian consumers are becoming more demanding about the quality and safety of cleaning products.

Rating of manufacturers and brands. Table.

Cleaners and detergents are chemicals intended for cleaning and washing metal, enamel, wood, plastic and other surfaces.

For cleaning floors

To clean floors, manufacturers produce special chemicals that make cleaning much easier. The advantage of the products is that washed surfaces do not need to be washed again. They do not leave streaks, deposits or other marks.

Cleaning products are used in the form of powders, liquids, pastes, suspensions, emulsions; a number of preparations are produced on flexible substrates, in aerosol and propellant-free packaging.

Mr. Proper

This product is popular among Russian housewives not only due to its cleaning properties, but also its economy. One cap is enough for a standard bucket. This solution can clean at least 2 rooms in an apartment, provided that wet cleaning is carried out. If you need to wash the surface not from household dirt, but from construction dirt, 1 cap will be enough. Pros and cons of Mr. Proper:

Cleaning product Mr. Proper.

Glorix

Due to its natural composition, this universal product is classified as an eco-category product. In addition to its disinfecting properties, the cleaning solution can remove allergens such as dust and mites. This product is most suitable for cleaning rooms inhabited by animals and small children. Pros and cons of Glorix:

Glorix product.

Stork

The product is used primarily for cleaning floors and sanitary surfaces. The product is so powerful that it can be used to clean parquet, linoleum, and floor tiles. The cleanliness effect is achieved through the concentration of the product (the product is applied in a thin layer on the surface and washed off after 20-30 minutes). Pros and cons of "Stork":

Cleaning product Stork.

Synergetic. Series “Gentle Purity”

In addition to cleaning properties, the product has disinfectant properties. Consists of biodegradable substances, natural essential oils and flavors. The food coloring is therefore absolutely safe. Pros and cons of Synergetic:

Synergetic cleaning product.

For washing glass

To wash glass surfaces, we recommend using popular and proven brands, and not so much detergents as disinfecting household cleaners, including chlorine.

A plastic or glass curtain is cared for in the same way as other glass surfaces.

Frosch Glass Cleaner will not only clean the glass, but also add shine to the surface. The composition contains biodegradable components. The product is classified as economical. Removes most types of dirt without leaving streaks.

Frosch Glass Cleaner.

Mister Muscle is another product for cleaning delicate surfaces like glass and mirrors. The hypoallergenic product has an antibacterial effect and copes well with grease stains and stains.

Mr. Muscle remedy.

You can find another popular product on the shelves - CIF. Excellent for cleaning windows, tiles and mirrors.

CIF tool.

This product has many advantages; one of the disadvantages is the strong smell of perfume.

The content of tensides in the cleaning product should not exceed 15%, and phosphates - 4%.

To remove carbon deposits and grease

The oven periodically needs to be cleaned of carbon deposits and soot, but not all household chemicals cope with this task. Of the household chemicals on the market, you can use the following.

• Cinderella. The only advantage of this product is the price. To clean the oven and baking trays you will have to make a lot of physical effort.
• Schumann. A powerful and effective product, but it requires compliance with safety measures (it is necessary to wear gloves on your hands; after treating surfaces, it is advisable to ventilate the room)
• Sanita spray. It even copes with old and long-dried grease stains. When working with the product, you must use gloves.
• Mr Muscle Spray. A powerful anti-grease stain remover. It eats away carbon deposits in a few minutes.
• Heitmann. Popular with housewives due to its economy. One drop is enough to clean the oven and door.
• Cif Anti-grease works well on grease stains and carbon deposits, provided they are not old. Suitable for periodic cleaning.
• Cillit Bang Anti-grease is not cheap, but it saves cleaning time and effectively removes dirt.
• Unicum copes well with grease stains and carbon deposits.
• Amway Oven Cleaner is classified as environmentally friendly and harmless. Effectively removes carbon deposits and grease. At the same time, it is not cheap.
• Gold has a thick consistency. The cleaning product comes with a brush. There are no more advantages compared to other means.

If your food escapes and burns, the first thing you should do is clean the stove.

For furniture

Upholstered furniture gives coziness, comfort and, unfortunately, often serves as a source of dust and dirt. Having small children and animals makes the situation worse. Modern household chemicals allow you to keep your furnishings clean. But they should be used regularly.

Use the cleaner according to the instructions on the package.

To remove stains and greasy places (especially on the armrests), you can use time-tested and housewives-tested Pip, V clean “proTECt”, Bagi Shtihonit, Vanish, Nordland, Unicum and others.

Clean the sofa immediately after soiling.

For toilet

The bathroom also requires the attention of the owner. Cleanliness and disinfection are mandatory weekly cleaning activities.

What products will help cope with rust and plaque on the toilet:

• Cillit Bang.
• Toilet duck.
• Domestos.
• Comet.
• STORK.
• Sanita Anti-rust.

The more often you clean your toilet, the cleaner it will be.

For pipes

Sewer pipes must be cleaned for hygienic purposes. To prevent blockages and plugs from forming in the pipes of the bathroom, kitchen, and toilet, preventive measures should be taken.

TOP 5 pipe cleaners

Take care of your sink so it doesn't get clogged.

To remove rust stains and limescale deposits

Limescale and rust stains are more of an aesthetic discomfort than a hygienic one. Against these types of pollution, you can use products that can be found on the shelves of most stores:

• Cillit Bang;
• Unicum;
• Comet Expert;
• Mr.Muscle
• Domestos.

Yellow plaque initially manifests itself in the area of ​​the drain hole.

For kitchen

In the area where food is received and prepared, a universal kitchen cleaner would be appropriate. So that housewives do not need to buy separate products for each surface, manufacturers have made options for household chemicals suitable for different purposes. Universal cleaning products that can be used to clean kitchen surfaces include the following brands:

• Frosch.
• LOC.
• Cif.
• Sanita.
• Cilit.

Sticky, unpleasant-smelling grease can quickly ruin the appearance of the most luxurious kitchen furniture.

Disinfectants

During the period of spread of viral infections, disinfection and wet cleaning of premises is of great preventive importance. If there is a person in the house suffering from an infectious disease, the arsenal of household chemicals for cleaning the house must include disinfectants. For example:

• Indycept Iso.
• Nika-2.
• Biosterol.

Cleaning products can be divided into abrasive and non-abrasive.

Universal

In ordinary apartments, not much space can be allocated for storing a wide range of household chemicals. Therefore, many housewives prefer to use products that are universal in terms of application. For the kitchen and bathroom you can use Frosch, Myth, Bio-mex, Progress and other detergents that are labeled “Universal” on the counter. These products do not pose a health hazard. They can be used for cleaning the kitchen, bathroom, and storage rooms.

When choosing a cleaning product, you must first think about health; the product must be neutral, with a low acid-base concentration, i.e. The pH of cleaning products should be below level 8. Otherwise, it may harm the skin and the surface being cleaned.

Which one to choose?

To choose a suitable detergent, you need to decide in advance what it should be, pay attention to your needs, wishes and capabilities.

Criterias of choice

In total, there are three criteria that buyers primarily pay attention to.

Price:

1. Up to 100 rubles/500 ml - the most budget-friendly products that contain the cheapest surfactants, require careful rinsing, can cause allergies, and are not suitable for washing children's dishes, fruits or vegetables.
2. 100-500 rubles/500 ml - products in the middle price category, as a rule, they contain additives to protect the skin of the hands, an antibacterial component, and have a less aggressive composition.
3. Over 500 rubles/500 ml - the high price may be due to the hypoallergenic or natural composition, with expensive caring additives, and versatility in use.

Stores often run promotions on dishwashing detergents, during which time their price drops to half the full price. It makes sense to buy gels for future use; they do not lose their qualities for a long time.

Compound:

1. 
   Unnatural. The detergent components are aggressive SLS, but they are safe for people who do not have health problems.

2. Mixed. Here they try to use more gentle surfactants, with the addition of natural ingredients.
3. Completely natural. The role of a detergent base is often performed by saponified oils, soda, etc. Such gels are environmentally friendly, but less common.

The natural composition does not guarantee hypoallergenicity of the product! If you are prone to allergies, a strong negative reaction may occur to natural ingredients; do not ignore the information on the packaging, check the composition, check reviews.

Purposes of use:

1. Washing heavily soiled dishes. Any tool should cope with this requirement.
2. Washing dishes for children and allergy sufferers. Here you need to carefully check the composition and look for the appropriate marks.
3. Washing fruits and toys. The product must be completely safe if even a small amount is accidentally ingested.

What should you pay attention to?

With the availability and variety of dishwashing detergents, it is easy to get confused when choosing. What should you pay attention to so as not to make a mistake with quality?

Manufacturer country

Domestic manufacturers are not valued by everyone ; European products often inspire more confidence. Not long ago, Asian cosmetics and household chemicals entered the market. Dish gels from Korean and Japanese manufacturers are distinguished by excellent cleaning properties and good compositions.

Company

Large, world-famous companies care about their business reputation, so you can trust the quality of their products. The products comply with international standards.

Customers' opinions

Even if the manufacturer’s promises sound very attractive, it is worth paying attention to studying the reviews. The opinion of consumers is of decisive importance for the evaluation of a product.

Folk remedies for cleaning. How to make your own product

The products sold in stores are good for everyone, but you can do without them. Homemade tricks are in no way inferior in efficiency and reliability. And they are much cheaper than store bought ones. What products did our mothers and grandmothers use in the era of shortages of household chemicals? The list looks short and simple.

• Soap solution. Grate 120 grams of soap and dissolve in warm water (8 glasses). The recipe is suitable for washing kitchen surfaces, dishes, plumbing fixtures, floors, glass and mirror surfaces. To ensure that there are no streaks left on the washed surfaces, it is advisable to rinse them with water several times, or wipe them with paper if they are glass or mirror surfaces.
• Soda-salt solution. Mix 2 teaspoons of salt with 1 glass of soda and add hot water to make a thick paste. This solution can be used to remove carbon deposits from the oven, wash bathroom tiles and plumbing fixtures.
• Vinegar solution. Vinegar is great for cleaning floors. Add 1.5 cups of vinegar to 2 liters of water and you will have an effective product that will disinfect the floor and add shine to the surface.

Often, buyers prefer universal folk cleaning products that can cope with various types of dirt on various surfaces.

How to keep metal shiny for a long time

The use of stainless steel cookware and kitchen appliances is very popular. However, in some cases, the metal becomes cloudy and becomes covered with a coating that is difficult to wash off. Most often, this problem occurs when using ovens, barbecues and barbecues. Also, during use, metal taps in the bathroom tend to become covered with a white coating, which is difficult to remove the first time. In order to prevent such problems, you must adhere to the following rules:

• After use, rinse the device with warm water and wipe dry with a soft cloth;
• do not use rough abrasives that may leave scratches;
• Do not clean items with knives or other sharp objects;
• It is necessary to start cleaning the product after it has completely cooled down;
• Avoid prolonged exposure of metal to water.

Following simple methods will allow you to maintain the attractive appearance of a metal product for a long time. In order for the layer of dirt to be easily cleaned, it is important to use special products in a timely manner and prevent stains from being absorbed into the deeper layers.

Is it possible to do cleaning without funds?

Previously, housewives could cope with cleaning the house without having a wide arsenal of household chemicals. Water, vinegar, soda and soap - that’s the entire list of cleaning products that were available to them. But, as you know, demand creates supply. The chemical industry developed to please housewives, who needed not only effective but also inexpensive products to keep their homes clean. Agree, a floor washed with plain water and a floor washed with the addition of a special product are two big differences. In any case, you must decide for yourself whether to use household chemicals to clean your home or not.

How to properly care for acrylic surfaces

In general, acrylic bathtubs are easy to clean. The main thing is to know the basic but important rules:

• use only warm water - even without special products, it can remove fresh stains from acrylic;
• After cleaning, be sure to wipe the bowl dry - microfiber cloths or sponges are suitable for this;
• Don’t forget about polishes - wax-based compounds add the necessary shine and smoothness to the surface of the bowl.

Important! And take care of your safety while cleaning. Be sure to protect your hands with gloves and ventilate the room.