Bleach: Myself
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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...
Bleach at Daycare
Asked by S.L. from Philadelphia
on December 13, 2010
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On Thursday my son came home from daycare with the sleeves of his shirt bleached. The next morning I asked the director about it and she said "Oh, the teachers wipe d...
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- My daycare uses a disinfectent on the changing table (not bleach, but i'm not sure what it is) and they use diluted bleach water to disinfect the utensils and toys at ...
- I think they have to use bleach. It's suppose to be diluted though. I know my daughter's pre-school is allowed (by the health code) to use Clorox Anywhere Hard Surface...
- YES! I would be concerned! I would be outraged! If it is strong enough to bleach clothes, then it is definitely too harmful to be around his lungs! Bleach fumes are TO...
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...
School Lets Kids Use Clorox Wipes to Clean Their Desks?!?
Asked by M.B. from Colorado Springs
on February 28, 2012
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Do you think Clorox Wipes are safe for kids to use? My children's school lets them use them to wipe off their desks and they don't even wash their hands afterwards. ...
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- I definately would have a problem with it. Clorox/bleach is a PESTICIDE. We don't even have it in our house anymore. The kids use it, don't wash their hands and the...
- Yeah, my DD's sensitive skin had about all it could take from her being forced to hold out her hands for hand santizer before snack break. I personally HATE that stuff...
- Yes I would have a problem with it and yes, you did the right thing!
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:)
Vinegar as a Cleaner
Asked by A.C. from Detroit
on May 5, 2011
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Does anyone know just how well vinegar gets things SANITARY?
I really want to try making my own cleaners and have found numerous sources that explain how to use vin...
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- I use vinegar for quick wipes and a disinfecting cleaner about once a week too. I use a disinfecting wipe on the outside of my toilet and comet in the toilet w/a brush.
- I use vinegar for everything. I just use different dilutions based on the job. I use a strong one for the toilets as well as for my counters. I also add essential oils...
- I clean just about everything with vinegar. I don't water it down for things like the toilet. I just use straight vinegar - strong smell but works well. My cutting ...
