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Clorox for Toys
Asked by M.B. from Oklahoma City
on August 14, 2008
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I remember reading a previous request about how best to clean toys. I couldn't find it again when I looked, and I don't remember the specifics. Are all Clorox disenfec...
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- Clorox will "bleach" out the colors if you use it a lot--even if you dilute it. Why can't you put them in the dishwasher?
- There is a product out there called "Odo-Ban" that a couple daycare places I use have for cleaning/disinfecting their toys with.
- I used Medela wipes that are used for cleaning breast pumps. There is also a Chlorox spray that is made for food surfaces. It is in a blue bottle. Read the label an...
Cleaning with Bleach
Asked by A.B. from Denver
on August 29, 2009
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I'm curious to know if there is an alternative to cleaning kids toys without using bleach. I have an at home child care business and I do not really feel bleach is the...
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- I have heard that the safest alternative to bleach is Hydrogen peroxide used the same way you would use the bleach.
- Just so you know, bleach evaporates from the surface of products cleaned with it. We use a weak solution to clean fish tank parts (my husband's business), and I guaran...
- So I know you have had a lot of responses but I found an AMAZING disinfectant that is not only safe but extremely healthy too. First of all I would never use bleach! I...
A Good Disinfectant for Granite
Asked by M.M. from Detroit
on February 21, 2007
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Does anyone know of a good Disinfectant cleaner you can use on Granite countertops? I am a germ freak (I have 2 kids) normally I use bleech on everything, however you...
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- i used to work for a cleaning company and the only thing we were allowed to use on granite counter top was warm soapy water then a dry rag, my advice is try using some...
- M., White vinegar and hydrogen peroxide are both disinfectants that can be used alone or together. They are safer for your family than chlorine bleach. You can put ...
- Clorox wipes do NOT have bleach in them according to the container, can you use those on granite? They smell great and disinfect well.
A Good Disinfectant for Toys
Asked by B.M. from Detroit
on July 10, 2008
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Hello All you wonderful moms!! I was wondering if anyone uses or knows of a disinfectant that is effective, but gentle to use on toys. I have tried the Lysol disinfe...
Homemade Natural Disinfectant
Asked by M.P. from Denver
on May 28, 2009
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In an effort to save some money, and keep toxins out of our home, I have been searching for a natural disinfectant cleaner for our bathrooms and kitchen, that I could ...
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- The recipe that you listed is pretty much the exact recipe that I've been using for almost a year now. I take 1 cup white vinegar, 1 cup water, about 3 drops of tea t...
- Yes, vinegar will disinfect and the rosemary or tea tree oil will help with the smell. However, I've used vinegar before and even adding water and rosemary won't take ...
- Tea tree oil is a natural antiseptic. Rosmary works well, but I recommend Thyme. A natural disinfectant. I know many people who use only vinegar & water for their hous...
Day Care and Bleach
Asked by S.W. from Dallas
on March 20, 2007
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I am looking at day cares. All of them wipe down the cribs with bleach! I am doing all organic, and I want to keep the baby away from harmful toxins. I know they have ...
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- Hi S., I am a daycare provider and we are required to used things that will disinfect we have no choice. Maybe this will make you feel better. I used to work for the...
- There are some daycares that use organic cleaners but they are hard to find. But unfortunately the issue of the child being around chemicals is going to be extremely h...
- Hi S., I'm so excited for you! I am so glad there is someone else out there who sees all the dangers in the bleach and other chemicals we are exposing our children...
Need a Non-toxic Disinfectant to Clean Toys (& Books?)
Asked by J.W. from Portland
on April 17, 2008
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Hi Moms,
What do you use as a non-toxic disinfectant to clean toys? I recently purchased some used toys and would like to clean them before my child plays with th...
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- Clorox clean-works is great. It's made from natural products, its just as effective and bleach, but it's as gentle and soap and water, and it costs the same as any oth...
- I've read that clorox anywhere spray (light blue bottle) works without having to be wiped off. There are also pampers wipes for toys and high chairs. And there are man...
- Hi!~ I use clorox anywhere ALL the time:)I would recommend that:)
Bleach Alternative?
Asked by T.P. from Chicago
on January 24, 2008
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Hello Moms,
I am trying to rid my household of all harsh chemical cleaners and have been using the Seventh Generation products for a while now. For the most part, t...
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- The vinegar, Hydrogen peroxide mix does work great--also add tea tree oil for extra power. We did finally put in an exhaust fan in our bathroom--we live in an very old...
- Hi T., Good for you for using non-toxic cleaners. I use Shaklee cleaners and we have had the same mold in the tub issues. Shaklee's "Basic G" (its a germicide and b...
- Hi T., You may need to start with fresh caulk to start, but I use Shaklee's Scour Off (I'm a distributor) and find it to work VERY well, without all the harsh chemica...
Surface Cleaner for Young Babies
Asked by M.P. from Salt Lake City
on May 31, 2009
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What is a good, safe cleaner to disinfect surfaces? I've heard of using Hydrogen Peroxide. Does that really work - is it really safe for babies? What else do you use?
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- Hi M., Here's a NATURAL disinfectant that is safe. 8 drops of TEA TREE oil with 2 1/2 cups of water in a spray bottle, shake well. Spray and wipe down. This recipe ...
- for a spray, mix 1/2 vinegar and 1/2 water. its a natural disinfectant and can't hurt the baby at all (she could even drink it) to replace ajax/comet like cleaners -...
- White Distilled Vinegar is a great, safe, chemical free cleaner and disinfectant.
Looking for Safer Toilet Cleaner
Asked by S. from Houston
on November 2, 2007
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Hi, I'm pregnant and wanting to find something to clean my toilet bowl that doesn't have the harsh chemical fumes that my current cleaner has. Does anybody know of an...
