*My husband and I own a flooring company* As much as I want to love the mop mixture (tide, cascade, and fabuloso), it is TERRIBLE for hardwood floors, especially if you dont rinse it well- if there are bubbles/residue, mop again with just water! Using the mixture can also void warranties on LVP and LVT, as some companies only want you to use Bona cleaning products. Always read the box your floor covering comes in to be sure. Happy cleaning 💙
I used Bona for years and started noticing dullness. I grabbed a mop and bucket with just water and couldn't believe all the cloudy water that came from my floor. Nope I won't use it any more.
That mop mixture is kind of ridiculous, imho. Dishes and clothes have different kids of issues, so the chemicals formulated for them have very different functions than what's needed for a floor. Plus, mixing chemicals is never a great idea in the home "laboratory." where accuracy and consistency are much more difficult to achieve.
My mom has LVP and was told to not use Bona on it when she purchased the home - it was a brand new home never lived in. She already had bona products, but now almost exclusively uses vinegar and water. She’s done a lot of research and has decided to play it safe as much as she can. I’m not saying Bona is bad… but I think it’s unnecessary in most cases, just like most harsh cleaners aren’t necessary most of the time.
All cleaning products require some working time. (sitting on the item for 5-10 minutes in some cases) and then you wipe them off. It also comes down to is the stain made of grease or something else. I find Dawn and baking soda work really well together and if you want something clean and or shiny using scrub daddy and power paste after the dish soap has been wiped off really works great. Love your videos!
There is one TikTok trick that I actually like and that is putting aluminum foil in your dishwasher( not to much foil) along with your pod that you're using. It helps get rid of a lot of grunge that builds-up, because I don't do my dishes every single day. 🤭😬 I'm a bad girl. It it actually works.😆 ❤❤
I have 7 cats, one dog and two chicken (not including the four kids and hubby). I'm the only caregiver and often feel resentful. But yes, I've thought of adding... 🤷♀️
My favorite glass/mirror cleaner is Spray Way Glass cleaner in the can. Not sure if it’s available in Canada. It’s very cheap at Walmart and is fantastic. I prefer using it with paper towels over microfiber cloths but that’s just my preference
Great demos for the cleaners! Thank you for the honesty about the pets- it does make me feel better about not loving all of the taking care of them part! My kids are pretty much grown, and I do want 2 goats and a llama:) Then I realize my one dog might be needing just a little more attention first...lol! You are doing a great job!!! 🙂
I agree! We had 2 senior min pins that both passed and after the last one we swore we wouldn’t get another. It was just too hard losing them. Here’s we are a year and a half later, adopted our 1st rescue Min pin, he’s so smart and the best dog ever!! Except… he CANNOT STAND to be left alone. So we decided to foster a little 12 pound female min pin. She’s now a permanent resident. 🥴😩 Here we are, back to 2 again!!!
Not really surprised that the cheaper ones work better. When my last doggie died, I decided to take a break and honestly, I do not think I will have another pet soon
I like the dawn power wash. I do not completely replace my Dawn dish soap though with it but it is nice to like spray things and let it sit. I would say get it from somewhere like Costco when it's on sale though. I think it's like $9.99 for three bottles there They do sell a refill bottle at the store too I don't know if that's cheaper.
The Dawn Powerwash is great for my teens because they actually USE it, lol. But I refill with a copycat formula I modified - 104 oz water, 8 oz dawn, 4 oz alcohol. Mix gently in a gallon jug. Makes a LOT and works almost as well as the original!
I'm not sure how I feel about the recipes that use rubbing alcohol with the water and dish soap. That would be safe enough for counters, cook tops, cleaning grease in the microwave or on the oven door, etc. But isopropyl or rubbing alcohol shouldn't be used on food-bearing surfaces like dishes, utensils, or cookware. According to the experts, even a small amount isn't safe. You could try substituting an equal amount of vinegar or vodka. Or just use the water and regular Dawn dish soap. I'm pretty sure it's the bubbles and the fact that you're leaving the soap on for a while, that actually makes the Powerwash so easy to use.
@@KylaMattonOsborne ... oh honey, that's alcohol abuse! 😂 I'll put vinegar (much cheaper too!) in the sprayer and drink the vodka while I happily do my chores 😅
I love the Dawn spray cleaner, especially for stuck on food. But I found I did need to spray it on and then wait a few minutes for the foam to do it's magic.
That's what I use it for, and for the trays in my smoker. It makes me not need to scrub them much (I have nerve damage that affects my hands sometimes.) and I buy it on sale/with coupons- so I make sure to get it MUCH cheaper.
Yes, and I find it’s great for places where rinsing is harder, like my gas stove cook top or the top of the hood. With the spray, I can just wipe it with a wet cloth as a rinse. The regular dish soap requires multiple passes for rinsing, at least for me.
The Dawn powerwash is refillable with regular dawn dishwashing liquid. I bought a bottle over a year ago and have refilled the same bottle over and over. Works exactly the same. Just make sure you only put a little dawn in the bottom and fill with water but not too full or it won't pump correctly. You can actually find out how to do it on here. It's simple
I also agree that you need to let the power spray sit. I think it even says let it sit on for a few minutes in the back. You could clean other dishes while stuck on dishes can sit for a minute. Less elbow grease needed.
Agree. I always use mine after dinner on anything with stuck on food or grease. I spray and let sit while I wash up the others and I can usually just wipe it off vs a hard scrub.
Recently I’ve bought a few scrub daddy products, I’ve decided that even if they aren’t any better than normal products, I enjoy using them more and am liking the novelty side…so it’s worth it for me as want to use them. Anything to make me enjoy or want to clean!
I do think that their cleaning sponge and paste is better than norwax which is an MLM so I am down with that. I also like that you can save money if you mail in old sponges.
The Norwex window cloth isn’t supposed to be wet. You wipe with a wet enviro cloth and then dry with the window. The cloths are expensive but they last at least 2 years so your saving money there. And no chemicals your breathing in is a huge win! The rest of the hacks are some surprise eye openers for me.
THANK you for writing this reply!! I was thinking the exact thing when she washed the mirrors 😂🥰 Oh, Cas! Also if your window/mirror just has a slight smudge, you can use just the window cloth dry and it'll take it off easily 🥰
So I just received my package of 2- one purple and one gray window cleaning cloths from Amazon yesterday, but no instructions. So Im thinking the purple one called “ Rendasun” is the one you wet, and the gray more ribbed one called “Norvex”, is the one you dry the windows with? I sure would appreciate an answer. Thanks!
@@margieneary272 so Norwex cloths are labeled on the tag. And you do not purchase off of Amazon. Sorry I can not tell you which one your supposed to wet, as I have never used those before.
I use my scrub daddy in the shower to prevent soap and shampoo/conditioner build up on the tiled floor; it’s easy to maneuver with my foot and prevents any slippery residue!
The test of the two different mops wasn’t a very good test because you didn’t keep them “in their own lane” but went back and forth across each other’s path! I also don’t think looking at the water is a great test. If you compared the two buckets of water before mopping you’d probably see more “stuff”/dirtier looking water in the one with all the chemicals.
I agree 100%. I was like yelling at my phone that half of the time she was remopping with the opposite mop. I don't feel like any of these tests were accurate. She needs to slow down and also she needed to pour boiling hot water in with the laundry powder and cascade tablet to dissolve them before mopping. This video has given me anxiety. Lol
As a vinegar, baking soda, dish soap and water girl, I am not surprised that the cheaper products are better. Love the video though as I do get tempted to buy trending products.
Dawn dish soap with baking soda makes my oven door sparkle! I appreciate you trying these for us! In defense of Dawn Powerwash, if you lightly spray with water to wet an area and then spray with powerwash the KEY is to let it sit for 5-15 minutes and come back. I love this stuff but I think it is the alcohol content that boosts the power and there are tons of recipes for cost effective versions! If you want TRULY clean floors always add a quarter to a half cup of white vinegar to the mop water along with whichever version you like. We bought the spin mop that you have (fluffy one) and use liquid clothes detergent and white vinegar and it smells like sunshine after mopping!! And my hubby noticed that our old worn out floors actually FEEL cleaner and YES when men notice the mop and cleaner gets an A++, RIGHT?! Thanks again, Cass! XOXO✨✨✨
I've been refilling the same Powerwash bottle for over a year. The homemade version (Dawn + Rubbing Alcohol + Water pour slow for no bubbles) has the same effectiveness.
@@teem9010 when my budget allows I use Persil but the Arm and Hammer fresh scent smells the most like sunshine and the vinegar doesn’t seem to linger at all.
Yesss I looked for a comment about the Power wash. If you let it sit it's far better than the soap by far. It's not always needed but when you do, you do. I keep it on hand at all times!
I love the dawn powerwash. It's great for stuck on messes or stains. I was convinced after I sprayed it in a stained yeti coffee mug that I had already scrubbed with regular dawn. When I came back to it it was like the stains just slid off!! After a quick scrub it looked like new.
LOVED this video!! Can you do norwex, versus makers cloths versus e cloths versus dollar tree cloths ? Or even the Costco microfiber Also the tide on wood floors may not be good , “ clean my space “ recently addressed this method.
Hey Cass! Loved this video, more expensive doesn’t mean better does it! Just wanna give you a tip on the Norwax window/mirror cleaning cloths…….the purple one you used is actually the polishing cloth, you are supposed to use the blue one first wet to wash the surface (no cleaning products required just water) and then you use the purple one dry to polish and dry the surface streak free! I have been using the same cloths for years and years and have saved so much on window cleaning products and my windows and mirrors look amazing!😘
The Spray Dawn has been a miracle for me. I had to use it a few times to be convinced but to me, the foam spray does what it says. Usually with baked on food, just spray, wipe and rinse and Wa-la,. It works!
@@heatherl3934 have you tried using vinegar and blue dawn instead of dawn spray ? I always SOAK immediately so I have not ever had a need. I must say the either method on my air fryer of 6 months worked the same … it’s still not as new but removed some build up . I tried baking soda , heat … I was trying different methods for 3 days every few hour s
@@cindyvining7866 nope I agree and I bought the 3 pack from Costco …. I think it’s meh compared to vinegar and dawn mix and the smell of it is sooo toxic that I have to move away from the kitchen
Great video :) I liked your scientific testing approach. It'd be great if you test out eco-friendly products too (to make that part of the analysis). Thanks for what you do! :)
I love that you pointed out your love hate relationship with your pets 😂 I felt the same when my family wanted to get a dog because all I thought about was the care and attention that a dog needs and as I figured I’m usually the cleaning up and taking care of her 🤷♀️ it is like having another child lol!! She always wants attention ☺️
That's what I use, too! It doesn't make sense to use a dishwasher tab to wash floor. It needs several rinses when washing dishes, same with floor, I would think.
I love the Dawn spray because it makes it easier for my lazy self to do dishes. I don't have to fill the sink, just spray, scrub and rinse. I love my 2 kitties and sometimes want more but the litterbox 🤮
Consider switching to the Breeze litter pellet system. I switched a few years ago and never looked back. The start up is fairly expensive, especially now, but I think more economical in the long run. The pellets last for a month before needing changed. Honestly, I have went longer when I couldn't get the pellets when needed. I change out the pads twice a week. There's very little odor as the urine goes into the tray with the pad and the solid materials can be easily scooped. No more heavy litter and scooping wet clumps. I'm older and just can't handle traditional litter anymore. I'm so happy I switched.
I really appreciate the product testing you did for us. So far I am sticking with the old tried and true--- vinegar, Dawn dish soap and the old rag mop. Thanks again for sharing.
I must say our 4 pets (lizard, ferret, cat, and dog) brings us so much joy. As much of a hassle it is to care for them I am very happy they are in our life. They instantly boost our mood and keep us entertained. Now, I can’t have fresh flowers, toxic plants, breakable items or nice furniture (which I love) due to my cat. Oh well.
Cass, you crack me up! I'm right there with you when it comes to pets. Our cats are wonderful - truly emotional support animals - but I can't count the number of cat-urp and worse messes I've cleaned up over the years. My game changer was buying a Roomba last fall. It vacuums at night so I wake up to rugs without cat hair and hard floors without crumbs and dust bunnies.
Power wash is meant to pre-treat more than scrub. It's also great in places where you cannot use a lot of water. I think it works best on backed on food messes or to degrease my stove hood. I know this sounds like a no brainer- but did you follow the directions on it? You are supposed to let is sit with no water on it for a few minutes.
One of the many things I love about you Cass is that your ovaries talk!!😂😂 I hear you on the pet dilemma. Moms are the care takers of all the living things lol!
Agreed, don't get me started!!!! Want another medium to small dog since my 15 year old is forced to walk the big dog leaving out my 10 year old. But when we get puppies I have to do most of the potty training and care taking, even though my husband and children are the ones who ask for the pet. Ugh, but when we get a fence or larger house maybe we'll get one.
Oh, and still thinking about 1 more baby as well. This last time after 10 years multiple pregnancies finally had a baby girl who's 15 months. Is 2 or 3 pets or like 2 children when I was in my 20's. Love my baby...
Melissa from Maker's Clean recently covered using viral hacks for cleaning. She said that if you are using a chemical that was made for cleaning something else you could be damaging the material you are using it on. I had started using a bleach toilet bowl cleaner on my grout and now wonder if I'm damaging my grout!
Next time you should test Blueland products! I love the idea of just rebuying tablets and refilling instead of having to buy full bottles again, but I'm worried they won't work as well as the normal stuff.
The Grove Co. all purpose cleaner concentrate has been my go to for over a year now. I got the refillable glass spray bottle from them and have only been using that cleaner since I tried it the first time. You will not regret it! It leave everything street free and smells great!
Rachhloves does a ton of videos testing all those products that you see advertised on social media and she tested the Blueland products in this video: ruclips.net/video/zlYok7HVMKU/видео.html
@@TheNerdistheWord Grove company is greenwashed. Have you ever looked into the wellness company? It's the same concept of cleaning concentrates, but there's no harsh chemicals and they don't support defunding the police if that's something you care about. I'd be happy to give more information.
Thank goodness they don’t support defunding the police. I don’t care about how “green” a company is, I only care about the ingredients and it works better than and is gentler than vinegar. Anything to not use P&G.
I really like most Method cleaning products, including some great scents. I use multiple currently. That being said, I had also decided that the Glass Cleaner simply wasn't great.
You have to redo the norwex….the purple cloth is sposed to be dry. Use the antibac envirocloth first. Then wipe with the purple (or might be grey depending on when you bought it). I don’t sell norwex but I have only used them for over 8 years!! Love love love. (Btw I’m a germa-phobe) also. The cost of the clothes means you never buy the cleaners!!😉 (they really are antibacterial clothes!!) I use Meyers countertops and toilets…..I saw it in your counter but you didn’t use it in the video….whad up Cas?!? 😆
Never liked Scrub Daddy type sponges b/c I had to use too much dish liquid too many times; they didn't foam well. But I was surprised about the Dawn. Seems like the more expensive one works faster (not nec. better) on my greasy dishes and pans. Just bought a refill, too. I'll might put plain Dawn in the container when it runs out to see if the foaming makes a difference. Thanks.
This old saying. Q: “When does life begin?” A: “Life begins when the kids move out and the dog dies!” I don’t want the responsibility of pets. I don’t even have plants any more. I am free to come and go as I please without worrying about finding a plant sitter or pet sitter. Nobody is demanding attention all the time. Don’t have to pick up poo. Everything stays much cleaner. Nothing will die. I save a lot of money. This is freedom to me. I love the power wash for when I just have a few dishes. I spray it on my scrubber and wash with that instead of filling the sink with regular Dawn and water. One bottle lasts years so I don’t care how much it costs. I’ve seen people spray on waaay too much. It’s very concentrated. One other thing I read recently is that it is okay if your sheet pans and pizza pans have residue built up. As long as they are clean they don’t have to look shiny and new. Dark pans show they are well used and well loved. Sometimes I think we are all too obsessed with cleaning. Too many chemicals. Too much worrying. Some of this chemical residue ATTRACTS dirt. Nobody mentions that. Your floor-mopping water was dirtier because of all the powdered tide and chemicals dissolved in it. Don’t switch.
Using Tide on your floors is a game changer! It gets them SO much cleaner! I have mopped with my regular all purpose cleaner and the water was barely dingy. Then I went back over them with the Tide and it was absolutely FILTHY! But you don’t really need the fabuloso and the dishwasher pod. Just one tsp of powdered Tide and REALLY hot water does the trick!
Wow….so on point! Here’s the thing, we did rescue in our neighborhood, spay/neuter and we were lucky to work with a no kill adoption place that helped. They took all the kittens, but not the mommas and daddies. So, we were left with many pets…14 cats at one time but NO CAT HOUSE smelling of cats, EVER! as I made sure to supply enough litters and scooped regularily. People were impressed at how well we kept things, they turned to us for advice. Now,…fast forward 15 years, I’m in middle of divorce of 21 years, (no, it’s a good thing, that’s all I’ll say). When he bailed, again, 1 week before pandemic started we had 10 cats. We lost 5 in one year, my son with Aspergers/autism was crushed. 2 1/2 years later? I asked myself the same questions and had same thoughts. They ARE a lot of work, but were a God send during difficult times AND helped my son out a lot with his needs. Now down to 5, and the only thing they stop us from doing is getting an apartment, (limit is 2 cats). So, we are staying in home, market is terrible to buy anyway and we have learned to not take them for granted and appreciate all the unconditional love and comfort they provide us. My son is better for having them, and loves them, it’s helped with many social issues, learning empathy, compassion, and taught us to be grateful for their snuggles and enthusiasm when we get home when they ALL want our attention. Remember, you can do lots of things to minimize the work, setting up outside contained areas for them to run in, condos, the right litter and products make it so much easier. And the down time we share with them, is priceless! You're not crazy. If I could have another kid, I would, (post menopausal), I’ve thought about adoption, now’s not the best time. Here’s the thing to keep in mind, pets TEACH your children so much, how to care for others, how to think of others needs, etc etc. They provide us with so much…so don’t focus on the work, rather than what comes out of having them, how they enhance your life, force you to slow down and breath while enjoying a good purring cat on your lap, or snug with your dog! utilize products/things to help minimize the work…it’s a win win! Sorry so long!💕
LOVE a good product comparison video. :) As for pets… totally guilty here. 5 dogs, 5 budgies, 1 African grey parrot… inside. We do have a hobby farm. Many barn cats, 4 cows, 7 goats, 50? Chickens and a stocked pond as well as a goldfish pond. I also work full time as a general manager of two hobby stores (RC, not yarn lol). So, male dominated. My poor toes! LOL
I love the power wash for laundry stains. I used to use a mixture of dawn dish soap, hydrogen peroxide and baking soda for stains but now I just use the power wash. It’s much easier to use than the regular dawn dish soap and doesn’t foam up as bad in the washer. And it gets just about every stain out!
The scrub daddy gets different textures softer with hot water and harder with cold water. The damp duster is for baseboards The dawn power wash is great for people that struggle with diminished hand strength.
I have issues with scents (even the nice all-natural kinds), so I avoid strong scented products. I’ve noticed strong chemical scents bother me too. DAWN all the way. I’m trying to use up my method refills so I can use what seems to be my go to cleaner. (Just so you all know, I don’t have precious wood furniture in my home. Or real wood floors.) I use a spray bottle with 12-16 oz. of water and a drop or two of regular Dawn dish soap. I use it EVERYWHERE. For daily “swish and swipe” in bathrooms and daily cleaning in kitchen. I spot mop with it and some generic microfiber or old T-shirt rag on my old swiffer. I dust with a spritz on a cloth, AND I just realized my mirrors and windows are very shiny when I use a microfiber cloth and Dawn-water. I’m not sure how it would work on really dirty windows, like from smoking, but it has degreasing properties so it might work. I do use a vinegar to clean hard water residue and such. I use baking soda to scrub burned food spots on glass cooktop. Rinse with vinegar. I do have a bleach cleaner I use on the sink when I’ve handled raw chicken, along with disinfectant wipes, etc. I like to use foaming shower cleaner once a month to keep shower tile clean, but thinking about trying the Dawn-water and/or vinegar. A magic eraser works better on our tub basin(?) than soft scrub with bleach, but it’s like a one use application though. Tears up that spongy thing. I like baking soda for carpet refreshing too. I’ve used a little eucalyptus or peppermint oil in my cleaning, but have to do it sparingly. All that to say I use a lot of Dawn dish soap. Lol 😆
I love to use a combo of dishwashing detergent and vinegar (1/3 detergent with 2/3 vinegar) to clean the shower - gently mix, spray liberally and give a light wipe and let soak for a bit. Then a light scrub and rinse clean - gets the hard water stains off with minimal effort! And only the smell of vinegar. I also love the “miracle spray” - recipe from lectric washing soda. It has dishwashing detergent, vinegar, water, washing soda and eucalyptus oil (which is optional if you don’t like the smell!).
Norwex is only "popular" because of the MLM structure of sales. On social media when someone asks "What's a good "non-toxic" cleaner, or what's a good cleaner for cleaning xx?" ALL of the sales reps will shout "Norwex!" So they can make a sale to you. Not because they are actually good products. Reps make false claims about not using cleaners because the silver makes them germ resistant, but truly the company says they are silver lined to help the cloth not smell, not so you can wipe raw chicken juice without cleaner and expect your counters to be clean and safe! They are just overpriced microfiber and there are many other brands that are just as good without the MLM prices (because everyone above you gets a cut of that sale). MLM's are predatory and 99% of all sales reps actually LOSE money. It's sad because they prey on mothers and families that need the money the most, and in the end they alienate their friends and family.
I am crazy about pinching pennies. But, I LOVE NEW DAWN SPRAY, hate the price. I have tryed the recipe one it's great but, not as good. The magic is in the wait about 10 minutes. I found, it good for the BATHTUB, most stains on clothes (including blood), kitchen walls that haven't been cleaned in forever, and anything that I have stuck oil/with biological stains outstanding. The thing is letting it sit for about 10 minutes.
I've been doing the pillow case tuck for a while now. love how it keeps my pillows looking neat. I love the convenience of the spray Dawn. I find I use less product, however, I do agree that the price isn't worth the product so I refill my bottle with a little regular Dawn and water. I get the result I want at a fraction of the cost.
I did the same with my Dawn but it makes me choke when I spray it. 🤷♀️I thought it was just me, since I have a lung disease. Then my husband said the same thing. 😳
#1=Scotch brand green scrubbies. Never sponges. Also, dish soap, baking soda, vinegar. Regular (not microfiber) cotton washcloths (typically cut down from towels). Old toothbrushes. If I'm feeling fancy I use "flavored" vinegar made from white vinegar and citrus peels and herbs (strain before using). I have an old foamer for liquid soap but typically use the dregs of the shampoo with water for refilling it. I grew my own luffah "sponges" last year which you can actually use on pans besides your skin. (but I just use it on skin) Really, not too impressed with all the fancy concoctions, haha. But, whatever makes a person happy while cleaning seems fine to me.
I have tried several cleaners as a professional housekeeper. I absolutely LOVE Sprayway Glass Cleaner. Its under 3 dollars at Dollar General. And YES Fabulouso is AWESOME on floors.
I’ve never seen bob ami glass cleaner but I’ve been using sprayway since childhood and it’s the best, seems quite similar, wouldn’t be surprise if it’s the same parent company.
The majority of cleaning products work better if you let them “sit” and do the work, on the item you’re cleaning. Especially “The Pink Stuff” and “Dawn Powerwash “. If you scrub and rinse right away, you just aren’t going to get the same result as you would if you let it sit, especially on aluminum cookie trays.
I LOVE my scrub Daddy sponges! I find they scrub off a lot of stuck on food so much better then any sponge I have ever had (cheap or expensive)! Yes, they cost more but they last so much longer! Plus it’s so much worth it to just not have to spend the time scrubbing things over and over. But, I will say it’s great for scrubbing, not sure about cleaning…
My mom had one of these for months and I finally bought one. It lasted for a year with putting it in the dishwasher and everything until I noticed it was deteriorating a little. And the way it cleans dishes omg!! I've never seen anything scrub dishes so well and it has not scratched anything! The thinner ones from Dollar general do not last though :-(
I think you're using the Norwex cloth wrong. You use a Enviro Norwex cloths first that is wet. Then you use the window cloth dry to dry the window. Just something that might make a difference. Thank you so much for testing out all these products I love it!
Fellow animal lover and feel the exact same way. About 2 years ago we were up to 2 dogs, 2 cats, hamster, lizard, and 5 chickens. We lost the chickens to a weasel and although I miss them I can't say I miss taking care of them. In the last 2 years the hamster and a salamander also passed away and I definitely wouldn't replace them. We are down to 4 pets and can't imagine taking care of one more thing 🤣
Thank you for doing this I never thought off using Dawn to clean my oven glass. I just always used oven cleaner. But I hate the fumes. Thanks for the tips I'll be trying them.
Thank you for this review. I myself still love the Norwex window towels. If use wet than dry I don't ever have any left over residue or dust and window and mirrors have this extra shine to them. Also helps me since asthmatic and chemicals and I don't get along. I a janitor at church and everyone there loves Norwex difference too. Thanks again!!
Fabuloso is probably my favorite cleaning product, that stuff is damn near magic! I buy the concentrate, so I just dilute based on what it's being used for.
Great video (always)! I like the Dawn foam spray, because it seems to disinfect better, especially on greasy, smelly plastic and the sponges I use to clean them. What if you use Tide liquid instead of powder?
My husband likes the power wash but he was using it in the toilet seats and it leaves a blue residue. I was using it in the tub, same thing. I love the idea of reusing the bottle and making your own mixture. Great video!
Cassandra, I have always used NEWSPAPERS instead of paper towels to clean windows and mirrors for the guaranteed streak-free and no-dust-leftover perfect clean look. 😃❤️📰 I just tried for the 1st time from the DOLLAR TREE: LA's Totally Awesome Window Clean (vinegar formula where is ammonia-free) and NEWSPAPER to wipe it down and it worked marvelously! $1.25 for the glass cleaner and free for the newspaper bc I get them in mail all the time. It has to be the plain old newspaper, not glossy paper. PS I ❤️ CLUTTER BUG! I'm a Bumble Bee 🐝 and a Cricket 🦗 (depending on the room) knowing and learning these things about myself has seriously changed my life! Thank you so much! 💗
For the issue you had with the mopping solution not dissolving, it’s best to add the products BEFORE the water and you can even use boiling hot water from the stove to dissolve even faster and better
Regarding pets: my husband and I adopted four cats after we mutually decided we wouldn’t have a third kid. 🤦♀️ I always wanted a girl too so I adopted three female cats. But they are a lot of work for sure! It’s a commitment and I wish my older kid actually did more like he said he would. 🙃 Also any easy tips to clean the inside of the oven? I’m disabled and struggle to clean the main portion well enough. Thank you for your work!
I agree. I LOVE my 14 yr old Bassett and my two cats. But sometimes I just need a break. It is a lot of work, patience and money. The love they give back makes it worth it
Scrub daddy and power paste makes all the stainless steel sinks SPARKLE!! I love scrub daddy for the bathroom. It's insanely better than the regular sponge for ease of cleaning.
I love Dawn Powerwash for the convenience when cleaning a few dishes. I love using it on my bathtub. Let it sit for 10 minutes and it power cleans through dirt, soap scum and leaves a great shine.
They key to easier cleaning is to clean regularly and not let the dirt build up. The tide, laundry soap, fabuloso, dawn are bad for the environment! I would love to see you test more natural cleaners to compare to each other.
Girl!!! Yes about the pets! I want all the pets, especially chickens….but I have NO MORE TIME lol! And we already have a big dog that sheds hair everywhere and two cats that are messy too. So, I get it. I would definitely say I would fall in the category of wanting more babies if pregnancy didn’t make me sooo sick! Loved this video and so did my girls. Hopefully They are inspired to clean!?!? Dreams can come true right?
I agree with you about the Dawn... HOWEVER... My husband LOVES Dawn Powerwash. It is worth the extra money to have him help and be loving the dish soap. lol!
Absolutely LOVE the DAWN POWERWASH. Not only do I use it in the kitchen but also on my STAINED CLOTHES before I throw them in the washer. WORKS LIKE MAGIC! It's best to spray and let sit about 5-7 minutes first. Then literally you just wipe off the gunk. Sticker goo.... removes that too! Recipe to make it yourself: To make 16 ounces, you will need 13 ounces water, 2 ounces blue Dawn, and 1 ounce rubbing alcohol. To make 32 ounces, you will need 26 ounces water, 4 ounces blue Dawn, and 2 ounces rubbing alcohol.
OH INSTANT regret on the pets!!!! 2 fish from the fair from 4 YEARS AGO, they won't die, 2 budgies, that talk ALL the time, 1 sun conure, he screams most of the time, 1 scarlet macaw, who is actually my favorite (bird), my non regretted pets a 16 year old cat and my massive great dane.
I love the Norwex window cloth, but the key to using it properly is to us a damp microfiber cloth FIRST, to clean the dirt off the window, THEM, use the window cloth DRY! No residue and no chemicals. I clean my glass top stove this way daily!
We have 1 1yr old german shepherd, 1 5 yr shepher/retriever mix, 1 almost 2 yr old black cat, 1 5yr old 3 legged cat and a mean, screeching Conure bird. We had chickens. All of the animals are a lot of work. I am crazy about making sure my house doesn't smell. I have plug-ins, wax, diffusers, oil burner (don't use really anymore). I have carpet deodorizer spray. I make baking soda/essential oil carpet powder, everything. Ugh
1-sponges. in damp climate in the south, the Daddy is lovely, stays dry and odorfree. plus the spigot thru the smile is adorbs and reminds fam to give a lil wipe. 2-dawn foam claim to fame is the magical dwell. spray, have a glass of wine on the veranda, come back, et voila. tre magnifique. 3-barkeeper beats pinkstuff in side-by-side tests. 4- come on people, hire a housekeeper -- SPREAD THE WEALTH. ;p lovely presentation as usual :)
Also currently have 2 60lbs dogs, 2 cats & a hamster and DREAM to have a hobby farm someday! Goats, chickens, pigs, etc! I want them all. BUT i personally LOVE taking care of all of them, the more i do the happier i am, its calming to me! On top of my full time job & 3 kids haha! I also think i thrive in chaos 😂
I have 4 dogs, 2 sugar gliders, 3 grown children, 22, 21, and 20(only two are actually mine), and I'm adopting my nieces 3 babies. Ages 18 months and a set of 6 month old twins. I'm crazy!!!
I’m so weary of all the cleaning “hacks” that involve tide or products made for something else. Makes me nervous about the surfaces and definitely concerned about people mixing different cleaners!
Def found that the cheaper products def work just fine :) Oh yes the pet dilema. We have a 19 month old male dalmatian who went deaf at 11 weeks. As dalmatians he sheds like a champ (better known as dalmatian glitter LOL). We also have a indoor/outdoor cat (he actually the easiest of the bunch). 1 Herman tortoise. And let's not forget our 16.5 kg minipig called Bacon (my hubby's pet). Who has very loud opinions. Let's say we will not be replacing all of them as they go LOL.
My Beautiful Cats were very sick at the end of their lives(18 and 20 years old) I miss them to pieces. Husband and daughter want another. My advice to them was, you two have to take care of it, meaning, shop for and carry, food, litter, etc. change litter box(to my standard- people didn't know we had 2 cats) feed and take to vet when needed, for us to get another cat. They haven't gotten another yet. It's been 7 years. 🤷♀️ Thanks for the comparisons. Love your content.
I did that when my kids were young - “collect pets” (2 leopard geckos, bunnies, fostering kittens, dogs, then we got our own dog and cat). It is a lot of work and I regret the bunnies for sure (that was a whim of a decision when at a family reunion at a farm not to mention my husband wasn’t with me and I made the decision on my own wit my kids. Oh no I couldn’t get just one bunny- I had to be the “cool mom” and get two!! Lol). Anyway my point is I am glad I did it for the experience but now that my kids are grown (21,25,26) and out of the house I am grateful we are down to just the cat and the dog. Senior dog (16 years) and THAT is A LOT of work. Good luck
I live on a smallholding. I have chickens and finches and dogs. It is HARD work! I love them and enjoy them but sometimes I just want to run away🏃🏻♀️😅
*My husband and I own a flooring company*
As much as I want to love the mop mixture (tide, cascade, and fabuloso), it is TERRIBLE for hardwood floors, especially if you dont rinse it well- if there are bubbles/residue, mop again with just water!
Using the mixture can also void warranties on LVP and LVT, as some companies only want you to use Bona cleaning products. Always read the box your floor covering comes in to be sure. Happy cleaning 💙
Thank you for this info! I have LVP in my house and I’d hate to mess it up!
I used Bona for years and started noticing dullness. I grabbed a mop and bucket with just water and couldn't believe all the cloudy water that came from my floor. Nope I won't use it any more.
That mop mixture is kind of ridiculous, imho. Dishes and clothes have different kids of issues, so the chemicals formulated for them have very different functions than what's needed for a floor. Plus, mixing chemicals is never a great idea in the home "laboratory." where accuracy and consistency are much more difficult to achieve.
My mom has LVP and was told to not use Bona on it when she purchased the home - it was a brand new home never lived in. She already had bona products, but now almost exclusively uses vinegar and water. She’s done a lot of research and has decided to play it safe as much as she can. I’m not saying Bona is bad… but I think it’s unnecessary in most cases, just like most harsh cleaners aren’t necessary most of the time.
All cleaning products require some working time. (sitting on the item for 5-10 minutes in some cases) and then you wipe them off. It also comes down to is the stain made of grease or something else. I find Dawn and baking soda work really well together and if you want something clean and or shiny using scrub daddy and power paste after the dish soap has been wiped off really works great. Love your videos!
There is one TikTok trick that I actually like and that is putting aluminum foil in your dishwasher( not to much foil) along with your pod that you're using. It helps get rid of a lot of grunge that builds-up, because I don't do my dishes every single day. 🤭😬 I'm a bad girl. It it actually works.😆 ❤❤
Interesting!
I have 7 cats, one dog and two chicken (not including the four kids and hubby). I'm the only caregiver and often feel resentful. But yes, I've thought of adding... 🤷♀️
My favorite glass/mirror cleaner is Spray Way Glass cleaner in the can. Not sure if it’s available in Canada. It’s very cheap at Walmart and is fantastic. I prefer using it with paper towels over microfiber cloths but that’s just my preference
Thanks for sharing!
Great demos for the cleaners! Thank you for the honesty about the pets- it does make me feel better about not loving all of the taking care of them part! My kids are pretty much grown, and I do want 2 goats and a llama:) Then I realize my one dog might be needing just a little more attention first...lol! You are doing a great job!!! 🙂
Thank you!
I agree! We had 2 senior min pins that both passed and after the last one we swore we wouldn’t get another. It was just too hard losing them. Here’s we are a year and a half later, adopted our 1st rescue Min pin, he’s so smart and the best dog ever!! Except… he CANNOT STAND to be left alone. So we decided to foster a little 12 pound female min pin. She’s now a permanent resident. 🥴😩
Here we are, back to 2 again!!!
@@kathyfowler582 Sounds like they have a Very good home with you now!!!:) God Bless You and enjoy your family/friends!
Not really surprised that the cheaper ones work better. When my last doggie died, I decided to take a break and honestly, I do not think I will have another pet soon
I like the dawn power wash. I do not completely replace my Dawn dish soap though with it but it is nice to like spray things and let it sit. I would say get it from somewhere like Costco when it's on sale though. I think it's like $9.99 for three bottles there They do sell a refill bottle at the store too I don't know if that's cheaper.
Thanks for sharing!
Do It On A Dime has a recipe for the Dawn Powerwash so you can just refill your bottle.
I love Method products but I've also noticed that the glass cleaner doesn't work well.
Good to know!
Thanks angel
The Dawn Powerwash is great for my teens because they actually USE it, lol. But I refill with a copycat formula I modified - 104 oz water, 8 oz dawn, 4 oz alcohol. Mix gently in a gallon jug. Makes a LOT and works almost as well as the original!
Yes!!! That’s what I do and it works GREAT!!!
You never mix alcohol with anything or bleach or any other chemicals together. No no ! Yiu can very ill.
I'm not sure how I feel about the recipes that use rubbing alcohol with the water and dish soap. That would be safe enough for counters, cook tops, cleaning grease in the microwave or on the oven door, etc. But isopropyl or rubbing alcohol shouldn't be used on food-bearing surfaces like dishes, utensils, or cookware. According to the experts, even a small amount isn't safe. You could try substituting an equal amount of vinegar or vodka. Or just use the water and regular Dawn dish soap. I'm pretty sure it's the bubbles and the fact that you're leaving the soap on for a while, that actually makes the Powerwash so easy to use.
Yep, I make my own too.
@@KylaMattonOsborne ... oh honey, that's alcohol abuse! 😂
I'll put vinegar (much cheaper too!) in the sprayer and drink the vodka while I happily do my chores 😅
I love the Dawn spray cleaner, especially for stuck on food. But I found I did need to spray it on and then wait a few minutes for the foam to do it's magic.
That's what I use it for, and for the trays in my smoker. It makes me not need to scrub them much (I have nerve damage that affects my hands sometimes.) and I buy it on sale/with coupons- so I make sure to get it MUCH cheaper.
Yes, and I find it’s great for places where rinsing is harder, like my gas stove cook top or the top of the hood. With the spray, I can just wipe it with a wet cloth as a rinse. The regular dish soap requires multiple passes for rinsing, at least for me.
The Dawn powerwash is refillable with regular dawn dishwashing liquid. I bought a bottle over a year ago and have refilled the same bottle over and over. Works exactly the same. Just make sure you only put a little dawn in the bottom and fill with water but not too full or it won't pump correctly. You can actually find out how to do it on here. It's simple
I also agree that you need to let the power spray sit. I think it even says let it sit on for a few minutes in the back. You could clean other dishes while stuck on dishes can sit for a minute. Less elbow grease needed.
Agree. I always use mine after dinner on anything with stuck on food or grease. I spray and let sit while I wash up the others and I can usually just wipe it off vs a hard scrub.
Recently I’ve bought a few scrub daddy products, I’ve decided that even if they aren’t any better than normal products, I enjoy using them more and am liking the novelty side…so it’s worth it for me as want to use them. Anything to make me enjoy or want to clean!
I personally like my scrub daddy better than a regular sponge just for the feel of the sponge. A regular sponge feel skeeves me. Silly reason I know…
@@alexandra109
I don’t think that silly at all!
I do think that their cleaning sponge and paste is better than norwax which is an MLM so I am down with that.
I also like that you can save money if you mail in old sponges.
@@alexandra109 same!
I’m all in, anything that helps me not despise dishwashing, is a win. I name my Scrub-daddies, currently he’s Michelangelo🤪
The Norwex window cloth isn’t supposed to be wet. You wipe with a wet enviro cloth and then dry with the window. The cloths are expensive but they last at least 2 years so your saving money there. And no chemicals your breathing in is a huge win!
The rest of the hacks are some surprise eye openers for me.
Good to know!
Absolutely love the NORWEX clothes and the nontoxic aspect is the best.
THANK you for writing this reply!! I was thinking the exact thing when she washed the mirrors 😂🥰 Oh, Cas! Also if your window/mirror just has a slight smudge, you can use just the window cloth dry and it'll take it off easily 🥰
So I just received my package of 2- one purple and one gray window cleaning cloths from Amazon yesterday, but no instructions. So Im thinking the purple one called “ Rendasun” is the one you wet, and the gray more ribbed one called “Norvex”, is the one you dry the windows with? I sure would appreciate an answer. Thanks!
@@margieneary272 so Norwex cloths are labeled on the tag. And you do not purchase off of Amazon. Sorry I can not tell you which one your supposed to wet, as I have never used those before.
I use my scrub daddy in the shower to prevent soap and shampoo/conditioner build up on the tiled floor; it’s easy to maneuver with my foot and prevents any slippery residue!
Ok Cass, I love this. Hope it turns into a series. Thank you for doing this.
You're so welcome!
The test of the two different mops wasn’t a very good test because you didn’t keep them “in their own lane” but went back and forth across each other’s path! I also don’t think looking at the water is a great test. If you compared the two buckets of water before mopping you’d probably see more “stuff”/dirtier looking water in the one with all the chemicals.
I agree 100%. I was like yelling at my phone that half of the time she was remopping with the opposite mop. I don't feel like any of these tests were accurate. She needs to slow down and also she needed to pour boiling hot water in with the laundry powder and cascade tablet to dissolve them before mopping. This video has given me anxiety. Lol
Agree! Plus: maybe smallish dirt stays in the blue thingy more? So that it only comes out in the wash?
As a vinegar, baking soda, dish soap and water girl, I am not surprised that the cheaper products are better.
Love the video though as I do get tempted to buy trending products.
Dawn dish soap with baking soda makes my oven door sparkle! I appreciate you trying these for us! In defense of Dawn Powerwash, if you lightly spray with water to wet an area and then spray with powerwash the KEY is to let it sit for 5-15 minutes and come back. I love this stuff but I think it is the alcohol content that boosts the power and there are tons of recipes for cost effective versions! If you want TRULY clean floors always add a quarter to a half cup of white vinegar to the mop water along with whichever version you like. We bought the spin mop that you have (fluffy one) and use liquid clothes detergent and white vinegar and it smells like sunshine after mopping!! And my hubby noticed that our old worn out floors actually FEEL cleaner and YES when men notice the mop and cleaner gets an A++, RIGHT?! Thanks again, Cass! XOXO✨✨✨
what kind of detergent did you use? i want to try too! :)
Haha so true!
I've been refilling the same Powerwash bottle for over a year. The homemade version (Dawn + Rubbing Alcohol + Water pour slow for no bubbles) has the same effectiveness.
@@teem9010 when my budget allows I use Persil but the Arm and Hammer fresh scent smells the most like sunshine and the vinegar doesn’t seem to linger at all.
@@alisimon1196 thanks! Do you know the measurements?
The dawn powerwash I love when you let it sit for 5-10 mins, no scrubbing necessary cause stuff just comes right off.
Yeah, I thought the Dawn Powerwash is intended for baked on messes. Cas, maybe you should have tried it on a casserole dish from the night before!
Yesss I looked for a comment about the Power wash. If you let it sit it's far better than the soap by far. It's not always needed but when you do, you do. I keep it on hand at all times!
Me too! I finally found it on sale yesterday and love it!
The power wash works great! Let it sit a few! It works amazing on carpet and white baseball pants/stains also
I love the dawn powerwash. It's great for stuck on messes or stains. I was convinced after I sprayed it in a stained yeti coffee mug that I had already scrubbed with regular dawn. When I came back to it it was like the stains just slid off!! After a quick scrub it looked like new.
LOVED this video!!
Can you do norwex, versus makers cloths versus e cloths versus dollar tree cloths ? Or even the Costco microfiber
Also the tide on wood floors may not be good , “ clean my space “ recently addressed this method.
I want to see how the floors look with the different mop products. I feel like so much stuff would leave the floors filmy or streaky.
I learned that pillowcase tuck when I worked in housekeeping for a hotel before, and I’ve used it ever since. Lol
Hey Cass! Loved this video, more expensive doesn’t mean better does it! Just wanna give you a tip on the Norwax window/mirror cleaning cloths…….the purple one you used is actually the polishing cloth, you are supposed to use the blue one first wet to wash the surface (no cleaning products required just water) and then you use the purple one dry to polish and dry the surface streak free! I have been using the same cloths for years and years and have saved so much on window cleaning products and my windows and mirrors look amazing!😘
Agree I have used the norwex rags for years the same way,washing mirrors, windows . No cleaners needed. Works great.
The Spray Dawn has been a miracle for me. I had to use it a few times to be convinced but to me, the foam spray does what it says. Usually with baked on food, just spray, wipe and rinse and Wa-la,. It works!
Yes, the Dawn spray works, but it is not for general cleaning. It is best for cleaning pans after you use them without having to let them soak.
@@heatherl3934 have you tried using vinegar and blue dawn instead of dawn spray ? I always SOAK immediately so I have not ever had a need.
I must say the either method on my air fryer of 6 months worked the same … it’s still not as new but removed some build up . I tried baking soda , heat … I was trying different methods for 3 days every few hour s
I must be the only person that dislikes the spray dawn.
Vinegar is my go to for many things and it's all natural but the Dawn spray works so well.
@@cindyvining7866 nope I agree and I bought the 3 pack from Costco …. I think it’s meh compared to vinegar and dawn mix and the smell of it is sooo toxic that I have to move away from the kitchen
Great video! Sprayway is also a good glass cleaner 😊.
Great tip!
Sprayaway is my go to for window cleaner. Incredible! Just like the foaming auto window cleaner at an incredible price and arguably better.
Great video :) I liked your scientific testing approach. It'd be great if you test out eco-friendly products too (to make that part of the analysis). Thanks for what you do! :)
I love that you pointed out your love hate relationship with your pets 😂 I felt the same when my family wanted to get a dog because all I thought about was the care and attention that a dog needs and as I figured I’m usually the cleaning up and taking care of her 🤷♀️ it is like having another child lol!! She always wants attention ☺️
Cass! Try mopping with 1tsp of tide in your bucket. So far, that is the best floor cleaner I've used.
Thanks!
I do that!! I thought I was weird 😅
and put the tide first and then the hot water! dissolves better 😄
That's what I use, too! It doesn't make sense to use a dishwasher tab to wash floor. It needs several rinses when washing dishes, same with floor, I would think.
Sorry, what is tide? I'm from Germany and the translation isn't very helpful 😂🙈
Dollar Tree has a decent dupe for the scrub daddy sponges. I think the work well.
I love the Dawn spray because it makes it easier for my lazy self to do dishes. I don't have to fill the sink, just spray, scrub and rinse. I love my 2 kitties and sometimes want more but the litterbox 🤮
Consider switching to the Breeze litter pellet system. I switched a few years ago and never looked back. The start up is fairly expensive, especially now, but I think more economical in the long run. The pellets last for a month before needing changed. Honestly, I have went longer when I couldn't get the pellets when needed. I change out the pads twice a week. There's very little odor as the urine goes into the tray with the pad and the solid materials can be easily scooped. No more heavy litter and scooping wet clumps. I'm older and just can't handle traditional litter anymore. I'm so happy I switched.
I wasn't impressed so much by the cleaning products, but the fact you did it with both hands at the same time.
Hahaha!
I really appreciate the product testing you did for us. So far I am sticking with the old tried and true--- vinegar, Dawn dish soap and the old rag mop. Thanks again for sharing.
I must say our 4 pets (lizard, ferret, cat, and dog) brings us so much joy. As much of a hassle it is to care for them I am very happy they are in our life. They instantly boost our mood and keep us entertained. Now, I can’t have fresh flowers, toxic plants, breakable items or nice furniture (which I love) due to my cat. Oh well.
Cass, you crack me up! I'm right there with you when it comes to pets. Our cats are wonderful - truly emotional support animals - but I can't count the number of cat-urp and worse messes I've cleaned up over the years. My game changer was buying a Roomba last fall. It vacuums at night so I wake up to rugs without cat hair and hard floors without crumbs and dust bunnies.
I'm betting the mop water with the cascade, tide, etc was cloudy to start with. So. I'm not thinking that was all dirt.
Power wash is meant to pre-treat more than scrub. It's also great in places where you cannot use a lot of water. I think it works best on backed on food messes or to degrease my stove hood. I know this sounds like a no brainer- but did you follow the directions on it? You are supposed to let is sit with no water on it for a few minutes.
My favorite cleaning tools are my kids! 😂😂😂
One of the many things I love about you Cass is that your ovaries talk!!😂😂 I hear you on the pet dilemma. Moms are the care takers of all the living things lol!
Agreed, don't get me started!!!! Want another medium to small dog since my 15 year old is forced to walk the big dog leaving out my 10 year old. But when we get puppies I have to do most of the potty training and care taking, even though my husband and children are the ones who ask for the pet. Ugh, but when we get a fence or larger house maybe we'll get one.
Oh, and still thinking about 1 more baby as well. This last time after 10 years multiple pregnancies finally had a baby girl who's 15 months. Is 2 or 3 pets or like 2 children when I was in my 20's. Love my baby...
Melissa from Maker's Clean recently covered using viral hacks for cleaning. She said that if you are using a chemical that was made for cleaning something else you could be damaging the material you are using it on. I had started using a bleach toilet bowl cleaner on my grout and now wonder if I'm damaging my grout!
@@katiecauffman1902 thank you!
Next time you should test Blueland products! I love the idea of just rebuying tablets and refilling instead of having to buy full bottles again, but I'm worried they won't work as well as the normal stuff.
The Grove Co. all purpose cleaner concentrate has been my go to for over a year now. I got the refillable glass spray bottle from them and have only been using that cleaner since I tried it the first time. You will not regret it! It leave everything street free and smells great!
Rachhloves does a ton of videos testing all those products that you see advertised on social media and she tested the Blueland products in this video: ruclips.net/video/zlYok7HVMKU/видео.html
@@TheNerdistheWord Grove company is greenwashed. Have you ever looked into the wellness company? It's the same concept of cleaning concentrates, but there's no harsh chemicals and they don't support defunding the police if that's something you care about. I'd be happy to give more information.
Thank goodness they don’t support defunding the police. I don’t care about how “green” a company is, I only care about the ingredients and it works better than and is gentler than vinegar. Anything to not use P&G.
The fewer chemicals, the better, Cass..❤
I really like most Method cleaning products, including some great scents.
I use multiple currently.
That being said, I had also decided that the Glass Cleaner simply wasn't great.
You have to redo the norwex….the purple cloth is sposed to be dry. Use the antibac envirocloth first. Then wipe with the purple (or might be grey depending on when you bought it). I don’t sell norwex but I have only used them for over 8 years!! Love love love. (Btw I’m a germa-phobe) also. The cost of the clothes means you never buy the cleaners!!😉 (they really are antibacterial clothes!!) I use Meyers countertops and toilets…..I saw it in your counter but you didn’t use it in the video….whad up Cas?!? 😆
Never liked Scrub Daddy type sponges b/c I had to use too much dish liquid too many times; they didn't foam well. But I was surprised about the Dawn. Seems like the more expensive one works faster (not nec. better) on my greasy dishes and pans. Just bought a refill, too. I'll might put plain Dawn in the container when it runs out to see if the foaming makes a difference. Thanks.
This old saying. Q: “When does life begin?”
A: “Life begins when the kids move out and the dog dies!”
I don’t want the responsibility of pets. I don’t even have plants any more. I am free to come and go as I please without worrying about finding a plant sitter or pet sitter. Nobody is demanding attention all the time. Don’t have to pick up poo. Everything stays much cleaner. Nothing will die. I save a lot of money. This is freedom to me.
I love the power wash for when I just have a few dishes. I spray it on my scrubber and wash with that instead of filling the sink with regular Dawn and water. One bottle lasts years so I don’t care how much it costs. I’ve seen people spray on waaay too much. It’s very concentrated.
One other thing I read recently is that it is okay if your sheet pans and pizza pans have residue built up. As long as they are clean they don’t have to look shiny and new. Dark pans show they are well used and well loved. Sometimes I think we are all too obsessed with cleaning. Too many chemicals. Too much worrying. Some of this chemical residue ATTRACTS dirt. Nobody mentions that.
Your floor-mopping water was dirtier because of all the powdered tide and chemicals dissolved in it. Don’t switch.
Using Tide on your floors is a game changer! It gets them SO much cleaner! I have mopped with my regular all purpose cleaner and the water was barely dingy. Then I went back over them with the Tide and it was absolutely FILTHY! But you don’t really need the fabuloso and the dishwasher pod. Just one tsp of powdered Tide and REALLY hot water does the trick!
I’m afraid to use anything like that on hardwood floors. Any suggestions?
Thanks for the tip!
@@kathyfowler582 Try it in an inconspicuous place under a table or behind a fridge?
@@kathyfowler582 I don't have hardwood, but I use baking soda and vinegar with a tiny bit of dawn. Sometimes I throw in some essential oils for scent
Wow….so on point! Here’s the thing, we did rescue in our neighborhood, spay/neuter and we were lucky to work with a no kill adoption place that helped. They took all the kittens, but not the mommas and daddies. So, we were left with many pets…14 cats at one time but NO CAT HOUSE smelling of cats, EVER! as I made sure to supply enough litters and scooped regularily. People were impressed at how well we kept things, they turned to us for advice. Now,…fast forward 15 years, I’m in middle of divorce of 21 years, (no, it’s a good thing, that’s all I’ll say). When he bailed, again, 1 week before pandemic started we had 10 cats. We lost 5 in one year, my son with Aspergers/autism was crushed. 2 1/2 years later? I asked myself the same questions and had same thoughts. They ARE a lot of work, but were a God send during difficult times AND helped my son out a lot with his needs. Now down to 5, and the only thing they stop us from doing is getting an apartment, (limit is 2 cats). So, we are staying in home, market is terrible to buy anyway and we have learned to not take them for granted and appreciate all the unconditional love and comfort they provide us. My son is better for having them, and loves them, it’s helped with many social issues, learning empathy, compassion, and taught us to be grateful for their snuggles and enthusiasm when we get home when they ALL want our attention. Remember, you can do lots of things to minimize the work, setting up outside contained areas for them to run in, condos, the right litter and products make it so much easier. And the down time we share with them, is priceless! You're not crazy. If I could have another kid, I would, (post menopausal), I’ve thought about adoption, now’s not the best time. Here’s the thing to keep in mind, pets TEACH your children so much, how to care for others, how to think of others needs, etc etc. They provide us with so much…so don’t focus on the work, rather than what comes out of having them, how they enhance your life, force you to slow down and breath while enjoying a good purring cat on your lap, or snug with your dog! utilize products/things to help minimize the work…it’s a win win! Sorry so long!💕
Thanks for sharing!
LOVE a good product comparison video. :)
As for pets… totally guilty here. 5 dogs, 5 budgies, 1 African grey parrot… inside. We do have a hobby farm. Many barn cats, 4 cows, 7 goats, 50? Chickens and a stocked pond as well as a goldfish pond. I also work full time as a general manager of two hobby stores (RC, not yarn lol). So, male dominated. My poor toes! LOL
WOW !! 🤪😃
I love the power wash for laundry stains. I used to use a mixture of dawn dish soap, hydrogen peroxide and baking soda for stains but now I just use the power wash. It’s much easier to use than the regular dawn dish soap and doesn’t foam up as bad in the washer. And it gets just about every stain out!
Great tip!
Yes, that is how I run out of it so quickly, because IT'S SO GOOD ON CLOTHES STAINS.
Very impressed with two-mop mopping Cass! This has got to speed up the mopping jobs 💕
The scrub daddy gets different textures softer with hot water and harder with cold water.
The damp duster is for baseboards
The dawn power wash is great for people that struggle with diminished hand strength.
Love the towel fold! We use a wine rack mounted in the bathroom to hold rolled towels so that will help!
I wonder if the bucket with the particles in it is actually the cleaners that didn't dissolve completely.
Scrub daddy did not rank well when Americas Test Kitchen did a sponge comparison with different dishes.
Really? Good to know!
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Cas, did you compare the water before you mopped? I am guessing that the cloudiness of the mop water was from the products that did not dissolve.
I have issues with scents (even the nice all-natural kinds), so I avoid strong scented products. I’ve noticed strong chemical scents bother me too.
DAWN all the way. I’m trying to use up my method refills so I can use what seems to be my go to cleaner. (Just so you all know, I don’t have precious wood furniture in my home. Or real wood floors.) I use a spray bottle with 12-16 oz. of water and a drop or two of regular Dawn dish soap. I use it EVERYWHERE. For daily “swish and swipe” in bathrooms and daily cleaning in kitchen. I spot mop with it and some generic microfiber or old T-shirt rag on my old swiffer. I dust with a spritz on a cloth, AND I just realized my mirrors and windows are very shiny when I use a microfiber cloth and Dawn-water. I’m not sure how it would work on really dirty windows, like from smoking, but it has degreasing properties so it might work.
I do use a vinegar to clean hard water residue and such. I use baking soda to scrub burned food spots on glass cooktop. Rinse with vinegar. I do have a bleach cleaner I use on the sink when I’ve handled raw chicken, along with disinfectant wipes, etc. I like to use foaming shower cleaner once a month to keep shower tile clean, but thinking about trying the Dawn-water and/or vinegar. A magic eraser works better on our tub basin(?) than soft scrub with bleach, but it’s like a one use application though. Tears up that spongy thing. I like baking soda for carpet refreshing too. I’ve used a little eucalyptus or peppermint oil in my cleaning, but have to do it sparingly.
All that to say I use a lot of Dawn dish soap. Lol 😆
I love to use a combo of dishwashing detergent and vinegar (1/3 detergent with 2/3 vinegar) to clean the shower - gently mix, spray liberally and give a light wipe and let soak for a bit. Then a light scrub and rinse clean - gets the hard water stains off with minimal effort! And only the smell of vinegar.
I also love the “miracle spray” - recipe from lectric washing soda. It has dishwashing detergent, vinegar, water, washing soda and eucalyptus oil (which is optional if you don’t like the smell!).
That’s why I foster animals. I get to give them back 🤣
Norwex is only "popular" because of the MLM structure of sales. On social media when someone asks "What's a good "non-toxic" cleaner, or what's a good cleaner for cleaning xx?" ALL of the sales reps will shout "Norwex!" So they can make a sale to you. Not because they are actually good products. Reps make false claims about not using cleaners because the silver makes them germ resistant, but truly the company says they are silver lined to help the cloth not smell, not so you can wipe raw chicken juice without cleaner and expect your counters to be clean and safe! They are just overpriced microfiber and there are many other brands that are just as good without the MLM prices (because everyone above you gets a cut of that sale). MLM's are predatory and 99% of all sales reps actually LOSE money. It's sad because they prey on mothers and families that need the money the most, and in the end they alienate their friends and family.
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@@brittanyh6873 Thanks Brittany! I'm very anti-MLM. It really bothers me to see people with influence on RUclips using MLM products.
I am crazy about pinching pennies. But, I LOVE NEW DAWN SPRAY, hate the price. I have tryed the recipe one it's great but, not as good. The magic is in the wait about 10 minutes. I found, it good for the BATHTUB, most stains on clothes (including blood), kitchen walls that haven't been cleaned in forever, and anything that I have stuck oil/with biological stains outstanding. The thing is letting it sit for about 10 minutes.
I'll have to give it another try!
I've been doing the pillow case tuck for a while now. love how it keeps my pillows looking neat. I love the convenience of the spray Dawn. I find I use less product, however, I do agree that the price isn't worth the product so I refill my bottle with a little regular Dawn and water. I get the result I want at a fraction of the cost.
I did the same with my Dawn but it makes me choke when I spray it. 🤷♀️I thought it was just me, since I have a lung disease. Then my husband said the same thing. 😳
Good idea!
@@kathyfowler582 youtube shows you need to add a bit of alcohol too. But the power wash makes me choke more . The diy does not
I'm 73 and my mum taught me the pillow tuck.
You know the saying, "old becomes new again " lol
#1=Scotch brand green scrubbies. Never sponges. Also, dish soap, baking soda, vinegar. Regular (not microfiber) cotton washcloths (typically cut down from towels). Old toothbrushes. If I'm feeling fancy I use "flavored" vinegar made from white vinegar and citrus peels and herbs (strain before using). I have an old foamer for liquid soap but typically use the dregs of the shampoo with water for refilling it. I grew my own luffah "sponges" last year which you can actually use on pans besides your skin. (but I just use it on skin) Really, not too impressed with all the fancy concoctions, haha. But, whatever makes a person happy while cleaning seems fine to me.
Thanks for sharing!
I have tried several cleaners as a professional housekeeper. I absolutely LOVE Sprayway Glass Cleaner. Its under 3 dollars at Dollar General. And YES Fabulouso is AWESOME on floors.
Sprayway is the best
I’ve never seen bob ami glass cleaner but I’ve been using sprayway since childhood and it’s the best, seems quite similar, wouldn’t be surprise if it’s the same parent company.
The majority of cleaning products work better if you let them “sit” and do the work, on the item you’re cleaning. Especially “The Pink Stuff” and “Dawn Powerwash “. If you scrub and rinse right away, you just aren’t going to get the same result as you would if you let it sit, especially on aluminum cookie trays.
That's true!
I LOVE my scrub Daddy sponges! I find they scrub off a lot of stuck on food so much better then any sponge I have ever had (cheap or expensive)! Yes, they cost more but they last so much longer! Plus it’s so much worth it to just not have to spend the time scrubbing things over and over. But, I will say it’s great for scrubbing, not sure about cleaning…
Good to know!
I love mine too fro scrubbing!
My mom had one of these for months and I finally bought one. It lasted for a year with putting it in the dishwasher and everything until I noticed it was deteriorating a little. And the way it cleans dishes omg!! I've never seen anything scrub dishes so well and it has not scratched anything! The thinner ones from Dollar general do not last though :-(
I think you're using the Norwex cloth wrong. You use a Enviro Norwex cloths first that is wet. Then you use the window cloth dry to dry the window. Just something that might make a difference. Thank you so much for testing out all these products I love it!
Noted!
Good to know re foaming power Dawn! I have and use the Norwex glass cleaning cloth. I like being able to just use water.
Glad it works for you!
Fellow animal lover and feel the exact same way. About 2 years ago we were up to 2 dogs, 2 cats, hamster, lizard, and 5 chickens. We lost the chickens to a weasel and although I miss them I can't say I miss taking care of them. In the last 2 years the hamster and a salamander also passed away and I definitely wouldn't replace them. We are down to 4 pets and can't imagine taking care of one more thing 🤣
Lol!
Thank you for doing this I never thought off using Dawn to clean my oven glass. I just always used oven cleaner. But I hate the fumes. Thanks for the tips I'll be trying them.
Thank you for this review. I myself still love the Norwex window towels. If use wet than dry I don't ever have any left over residue or dust and window and mirrors have this extra shine to them. Also helps me since asthmatic and chemicals and I don't get along. I a janitor at church and everyone there loves Norwex difference too. Thanks again!!
You're welcome!
Fabuloso is probably my favorite cleaning product, that stuff is damn near magic! I buy the concentrate, so I just dilute based on what it's being used for.
Great video (always)!
I like the Dawn foam spray, because it seems to disinfect better, especially on greasy, smelly plastic and the sponges I use to clean them.
What if you use Tide liquid instead of powder?
My husband likes the power wash but he was using it in the toilet seats and it leaves a blue residue. I was using it in the tub, same thing. I love the idea of reusing the bottle and making your own mixture. Great video!
Glad you like it!
Cassandra, I have always used NEWSPAPERS instead of paper towels to clean windows and mirrors for the guaranteed streak-free and no-dust-leftover perfect clean look. 😃❤️📰
I just tried for the 1st time from the DOLLAR TREE: LA's Totally Awesome Window Clean (vinegar formula where is ammonia-free) and NEWSPAPER to wipe it down and it worked marvelously! $1.25 for the glass cleaner and free for the newspaper bc I get them in mail all the time. It has to be the plain old newspaper, not glossy paper.
PS I ❤️ CLUTTER BUG! I'm a Bumble Bee 🐝 and a Cricket 🦗 (depending on the room) knowing and learning these things about myself has seriously changed my life! Thank you so much! 💗
Hi Cas!
I refill my Dawn sprayer with 1/3 soap, 1/3 rubbing alcohol, and 1/3 water.
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For the issue you had with the mopping solution not dissolving, it’s best to add the products BEFORE the water and you can even use boiling hot water from the stove to dissolve even faster and better
Ok thanks!
Regarding pets: my husband and I adopted four cats after we mutually decided we wouldn’t have a third kid. 🤦♀️ I always wanted a girl too so I adopted three female cats. But they are a lot of work for sure! It’s a commitment and I wish my older kid actually did more like he said he would. 🙃
Also any easy tips to clean the inside of the oven? I’m disabled and struggle to clean the main portion well enough. Thank you for your work!
I agree. I LOVE my 14 yr old Bassett and my two cats. But sometimes I just need a break. It is a lot of work, patience and money. The love they give back makes it worth it
Scrub daddy and power paste makes all the stainless steel sinks SPARKLE!! I love scrub daddy for the bathroom. It's insanely better than the regular sponge for ease of cleaning.
I love Dawn Powerwash for the convenience when cleaning a few dishes. I love using it on my bathtub. Let it sit for 10 minutes and it power cleans through dirt, soap scum and leaves a great shine.
I'll have to try it on my tub.
They key to easier cleaning is to clean regularly and not let the dirt build up. The tide, laundry soap, fabuloso, dawn are bad for the environment! I would love to see you test more natural cleaners to compare to each other.
Girl!!! Yes about the pets! I want all the pets, especially chickens….but I have NO MORE TIME lol! And we already have a big dog that sheds hair everywhere and two cats that are messy too. So, I get it. I would definitely say I would fall in the category of wanting more babies if pregnancy didn’t make me sooo sick!
Loved this video and so did my girls. Hopefully They are inspired to clean!?!? Dreams can come true right?
I agree with you about the Dawn... HOWEVER... My husband LOVES Dawn Powerwash. It is worth the extra money to have him help and be loving the dish soap. lol!
Refill with a few ounces regular Dawn, water, and a splash of rubbing alcohol.
Cas, I tell myself that the ones I have home need a friend to play with! Btw, you are looking awesome! Been following you for years!
And yes, a pet definitely helps the baby longings!! 😄
I love the Dawn power wash for greasy Tupperware, works fantastic. . God bless...💖
Absolutely LOVE the DAWN POWERWASH. Not only do I use it in the kitchen but also on my STAINED CLOTHES before I throw them in the washer. WORKS LIKE MAGIC!
It's best to spray and let sit about 5-7 minutes first. Then literally you just wipe off the gunk.
Sticker goo.... removes that too!
Recipe to make it yourself:
To make 16 ounces, you will need 13 ounces water, 2 ounces blue Dawn, and 1 ounce rubbing alcohol.
To make 32 ounces, you will need 26 ounces water, 4 ounces blue Dawn, and 2 ounces rubbing alcohol.
OH INSTANT regret on the pets!!!! 2 fish from the fair from 4 YEARS AGO, they won't die, 2 budgies, that talk ALL the time, 1 sun conure, he screams most of the time, 1 scarlet macaw, who is actually my favorite (bird), my non regretted pets a 16 year old cat and my massive great dane.
I love the Norwex window cloth, but the key to using it properly is to us a damp microfiber cloth FIRST, to clean the dirt off the window, THEM, use the window cloth DRY! No residue and no chemicals. I clean my glass top stove this way daily!
We have 1 1yr old german shepherd, 1 5 yr shepher/retriever mix, 1 almost 2 yr old black cat, 1 5yr old 3 legged cat and a mean, screeching Conure bird. We had chickens. All of the animals are a lot of work. I am crazy about making sure my house doesn't smell. I have plug-ins, wax, diffusers, oil burner (don't use really anymore). I have carpet deodorizer spray. I make baking soda/essential oil carpet powder, everything. Ugh
1-sponges. in damp climate in the south, the Daddy is lovely, stays dry and odorfree. plus the spigot thru the smile is adorbs and reminds fam to give a lil wipe.
2-dawn foam claim to fame is the magical dwell. spray, have a glass of wine on the veranda, come back, et voila. tre magnifique.
3-barkeeper beats pinkstuff in side-by-side tests.
4- come on people, hire a housekeeper -- SPREAD THE WEALTH. ;p
lovely presentation as usual :)
Also currently have 2 60lbs dogs, 2 cats & a hamster and DREAM to have a hobby farm someday! Goats, chickens, pigs, etc! I want them all. BUT i personally LOVE taking care of all of them, the more i do the happier i am, its calming to me!
On top of my full time job & 3 kids haha! I also think i thrive in chaos 😂
You added to much tide. Only thing I will put on my floors is a little vinegar in my water
I have 4 dogs, 2 sugar gliders, 3 grown children, 22, 21, and 20(only two are actually mine), and I'm adopting my nieces 3 babies. Ages 18 months and a set of 6 month old twins. I'm crazy!!!
I’m so weary of all the cleaning “hacks” that involve tide or products made for something else. Makes me nervous about the surfaces and definitely concerned about people mixing different cleaners!
Great point about mixing cleaners. For example NEVER mix bleach and ammonia.
Def found that the cheaper products def work just fine :) Oh yes the pet dilema. We have a 19 month old male dalmatian who went deaf at 11 weeks. As dalmatians he sheds like a champ (better known as dalmatian glitter LOL). We also have a indoor/outdoor cat (he actually the easiest of the bunch). 1 Herman tortoise. And let's not forget our 16.5 kg minipig called Bacon (my hubby's pet). Who has very loud opinions. Let's say we will not be replacing all of them as they go LOL.
My Beautiful Cats were very sick at the end of their lives(18 and 20 years old) I miss them to pieces. Husband and daughter want another. My advice to them was, you two have to take care of it, meaning, shop for and carry, food, litter, etc. change litter box(to my standard- people didn't know we had 2 cats) feed and take to vet when needed, for us to get another cat. They haven't gotten another yet. It's been 7 years. 🤷♀️ Thanks for the comparisons. Love your content.
I did that when my kids were young - “collect pets” (2 leopard geckos, bunnies, fostering kittens, dogs, then we got our own dog and cat). It is a lot of work and I regret the bunnies for sure (that was a whim of a decision when at a family reunion at a farm not to mention my husband wasn’t with me and I made the decision on my own wit my kids. Oh no I couldn’t get just one bunny- I had to be the “cool mom” and get two!! Lol). Anyway my point is I am glad I did it for the experience but now that my kids are grown (21,25,26) and out of the house I am grateful we are down to just the cat and the dog. Senior dog (16 years) and THAT is A LOT of work. Good luck
I live on a smallholding. I have chickens and finches and dogs. It is HARD work! I love them and enjoy them but sometimes I just want to run away🏃🏻♀️😅