Your Top 5 Cleaning Products

[Cherie]

Debbie - I bought the peppermint eucalyptus oil from an aromatherapy shop here in Brisbane. You could probably try regular eucalyptus oil though ... it's got a similar chemical composition.

I only tried it because I got so annoyed at the thousands of ants invading our pantry one day .. and DH kept wanting to spray mortein in there. He couldn't understand why I didn't think it was a good idea to spray our food with poisonous chemicals ](*,) ](*,) The peppermint eucalyptus doesn't kill the ants (unless you drop it directly on them) but they don't seem to like it and avoid it on surfaces. So usually, I find where they're coming from, and wipe a trail of essential oil across their pathway and entry routes.

HTH

[nellbe]

Great tip about the eucalyptus oil.

I also love the marble paste - it does remove the most stubborn of stain, I have used very little in the 2 years I've had mine.

[Debbie Lee]

LOL Chrissy - I love my Dyson too. I take it to Neil's work when I clean there because I can't go back to using a cheapy vacuum like they have there.

Thanks for that, Cherie. I will have to get some before the ants take over!!

[RubyQuick]

I have to say that I have absolutely no brand loyalty when it comes to cleaning products I just buy what's on sale and use what's on hand. One thing I can't do without though is bicarb soda. I mix it with white vinegar to clean everything from clogged sinks to kitchen appliances and shower recesses.

[luscious Laura]

I use the sabco cleaning cloth range also - and I LOVE them!!!

The only other product I use is Bi-carbs of soda.

It is truly magical!!

makes stainless steel shine up like christmas and with my glass cleaning sabco cloth I add a little bicarbs and cleaning the shower glass is super super easy....

the cloth will do it on its own.. but I just find that with the bicarbs - it's just easier and quicker and less elbow grease.

I seriously use it for everything....

My only tip is to not use it when you wash the floor... as it can leave a powdery film unless you do a second mop over of just plain water.

AND it's sooooo cheap. like 94c for a box.

[penty]

I LOVE my Dyson Vacuum too!!

And the second thing is...Gumption Paste! Yep! It got permanent black texta off my cream walls in my new house, and pen and texta and pencil and scuff marks and......the list goes on and on..4 boys! Put it to the test!!!

Jan xx

[Bathsheba]

From the start of reading this thread I thought to myself "Oh, I've got to mention Gumption!" And there it is on the last post! My other 4 are:

Morning Fresh Detergent: My 900ml bottle was opened in January and will see me through to December and despite having a dishwasher that requires powder I cook nearly everything from scratch and you can't always put pots and pans in there!

CitroClean: the authentic real citrus product... quite expensive but has also lasted an incredibly long time... the volatile oils in it clean to a similar strength as tea-tree/ eucalyptus oil but leave a nicer scent (much nicer than the fake citrus products).

EasyOff Oven Cleaner: does exactly what it says.

Drive Laundry Powder: In 12.5kg boxes Soooooo much cheaper than buying it in the supermarket... works out to be $3.25 per kilo if you get it on special.

[Melbo]

Sabco/Oates mitts - I'm with the other girls on this one. I have a lot of wooden furniture that requires polishing/dusting and it's great not to have to use Mr Sheen first. I have one Enjo mitt but the other brands came out about the same time I purchased it so I went with the cheaper option. Works every time!

Vax - Great for when the cat and I were both shedding at once. Now there's just me but there's still so much hair. What the ...?

Blast citrus dishwashing detergent - $2.96 from Safeway so it's inexpensive, smells great and you need only the tiniest bit.

Spray and Wipe Lavender and Citrus - does nice things to my kitchen.

Shower Power - it really works! (Actually I think that's their slogan).

[BellyBelly]

1. Orange Power General Purpose Spray. Cleans really well and I love the smell. I like the whole orange power range, the air deodoriser is great for toilets too.

2. Rubbedin's Kettle Magic. As per my post in the other forum:

Today I decided to try something to get the awful black crap out of my kettle, so I saw a product called Rubbedin 'Kettle Magic' and thought I would try it. Well, IT REALLY WORKS - PERFECTLY!!!!!!

It cleans and descales, my kettle has no black whatsoever and the ingredients are natural, safe and non toxic - citrus based I think but is organic and biodegradable. But if you have a yucko kettle or urn like I had, its really quick, simple and easy to do. It cost something like $3-$4 for a pack of two sachels, of which one is enough to fix it. Australian made and owned too!!! So now there is no excuse to clean your kettle LOL! I got it from Coles.

3. My Dyson. It's not comparable to other vacuums!!! I love it.

4. To be continued!!!

[satya]

My favourite cleaning product is Orange Power carpet and upholstery spot cleaner. It seems to remove anything from carpet and couches. We have also used it on our doona and bed to remove dog pee smell from them after a little accident.... actually it was quite a large accident. It's biodegradale and not tested on animals. Apparently you can also use it on walls, benches, metal and glass but I haven't tried that yet.... but now I've read the label I think I might.

For shower tiles domestos is the go. I've tried everything else over the years but domestos works the best. For the shower base and for the bath Ajax cream cleanser works wonders.

For toilets it has to be sparkle for toilets. It's in a can and the foam coats the bowl beautifully.

and for everything else..... Ajax Spray and Wipe Lavender and Citrus - cleans beautifully and leaves the house smelling lovely.

[Sweetie]

mine are nil odour, in a spray pump, really nice smell. gumption excellent, orange power for carpets, car seats and lounges. Windex degrease for you guessed it windows. There's a really good anti mould can't remember the name right now.

What would anyone recommend for moths in the food pantry?

Mary

[mitch4now]

I love the enjo bathroom glove too, but not the kitchen one.
I love Radient washing powder.
I wish I had a dyson.....lol so my stupid vacuum cleaner is not onthis list lol
I have been using pine on clean spray, I thnk its lavender, but I also love vanilla fridge wipe, the smell is divine.
um can't think what else. I love the idea of Enjo but I like things to smell nice so thats where I had my trouble,
I know I love my enjo dust glvoe, it works so well, although MIL will tell you I don't know how to dust...LOL Biatch
I must admit I am no clean freak, I do like things o be cvlean but find it very hard to keep up with it, seems like I shoul timetable the housework so it gets done. LOL
cheers michelle

[Violet Star]

After trying a lot of products while sharing a house (her place) where we were only allowed to use certain things and in our own, i think i have started to have some favs. I have also just had some skin issues after using some types without gloves, so these are all things which dont cause me any issues.

Pine O Clean Whether its the cleaner specially for the kitchen, bathroom or general, i like the smell, and it works + good value for money and the shower cleaner is brillant
Harpic Toilet Cleaner and Harpic Gel Over the toilet Thingy You know they hangy thing i mean, well it cleans so well and keeps the toilet really clean, i dont have to use as much actual cleaner or do it as often
Preen for Carpets it is magical! Our cat has spewed up the worst fur balls and dry food on occassions, and no one would even know it after using this on our plush cream carpets

[SuzL]

I love the whole enjo range - I used the floor duster, floor fibre for polished boards, bathroom glove, kitchen glove and all purpose cloth. I also love Pine o clean anti-bacterial wipes for a mid-week clean, and the dettol wipes fr the toilet

[LisaL]

Great thread, just quickly on the eucalyptus discussion.. I mop my floors (flooboards) it gives them a great shine, wonderful smell and it is a known ant deterrant, so great to use all around the house!

Also, I love using vinegar on glass surfaces.

Where do you get the vanilla fridge spray??

[mitch4now]

I think Coles and safeway sell it, so most supermarkets prob would. I LOVE vanilla lol
am waiting for my vanilla oil from bodyshop to go in my burner, yum!!

[LisaL]

Thanks - I usually whizz in and out of the supermarket, I know where everything I usually buy is - might have to slow down and have a good look around. Will look for the vanilla spray tomorrow. I also use vanilla orchid (i think its glade) plug in, and i have vanilla hand soap and vanilla candles in my bathroom. Its a nice but subtle scent.

[EllyBoo72]

Magic Erasor
Disinfectant
Glen 20
Earth Laund Det
Spray n wipe