Using Clorox Disinfecting Wipes on granite?
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Comments (11)Most people won't realize how brilliant Flipsit is. I realize Flipsit is meant to be a product you use in your home, but it's a shame public places don't use it on their toilets, too. Even the cleanest public bathroom is cleaned less than once an hour. Some toilet seats are only disinfected a couple of times a day. The toilet seat in your home is probably disinfected only once a week! Why does that matter? Because 99% of antimicrobial sanitizers don't work properly. Even Purell which is used in more public establishments than any other brand has a dirty little secret. Purell and all alcohol-based sanitizers will kill 99.99% of germs, but as soon as the alcohol dries, their protection vanishes. And germs will multiply until the bathroom is cleaned again. With Flipset, you never have the touch the toilet set. So your chances of infection are greatly reduced. It's a shame the US Government Center for Disease Control (CDC) has supported and promoted the use of alcohol-based sanitizers even though they know full well alcohol-based sanitizers only kill germs for the 5-7 seconds the alcohol is wet. Once the alcohol dries, the protection vanishes! Of course, the same is true in your own home if you use an alcohol-based sanitizer on your toilet. That's why Flipsit is such a clever product. It helps protect you against germs where they are sure to lurk. Buy this from here- http://bit.ly/12Imnge Here is a link that might be useful: Flipsit...See MoreNatural or green way to disinfect bathroom
Comments (6)Hi Kristimama, I thought I'd give you some of the things I have been using. First, I have absolutely loved my Lotus Sanitizing System -- you can read reviews and threads on Gardenweb about them. Some people love them; others hate them. I personally have had good luck since I got the upgraded model (I wouldn't recommend the LBU100 standard model as it's had a lot of problems). The machine ozonates water which makes it a sanitizer/disinfectant. Since you're just using 'water' to clean -- it's friendlier to you and the environment. I spray down my bathroom surfaces -- let them sit for about 5-10 minutes, then follow-up with a microfiber towel. It leaves everything shiny and clean. There's no smell and no chemicals to worry about. You can safely use it around kids and pets. The downside is that the product is expensive. The base model is over $100 and the higher-end model is about $150. Once I got a model that works as it should, I've come to rely on it and use it in the kitchen and bathroom daily. It is registered with the EPA and FDA as an approved food surface sanitizer. The other suggestions is to try a vinegar/water mixture with Tea Tree Oil added to it (about 20 drops). Tea Tree is a natural germicide and has mild disinfecting properties -- probably enough to get the troublesome germs out of the bathroom. There's lot of recipes for non-toxic cleaners on this site and you sometimes have to experiment to find one that works for you. For example, a lot of recipes call to add vinegar and baking soda with tea tree oil. I find that solution to leave a white film on everything if you don't rinse well, so I don't like using it. There are also a few new disinfectants on the market that are safer than traditional chemistry options. You can Google them to find out more. I tried one, PureGreen24, but found that it left everything kind of 'sticky.' The most important thing to remember when cleaning is that you're trying to remove as much dirt as possible. Not all cleaners are disinfectants. Regular maintenance cleaning will leave a surface sanitary (meaning most of the dirt and germs are gone). If you want that true extra step of disinfection, you must use an EPA registered disinfectant--most of which require proper application and safety handling instructions. I'm attaching a link on some of the FAQs of disinfecting. Hope it helps! Here is a link that might be useful: Soap & Detergent Association FAQ...See MoreIs it me or Clorox doesn't smell like Clorox anymore?
Comments (32)Most of you people do not understand. The issue is that some of us want tood old fashioned regular CHLORINE BLEACH that smells like it did 20-30-40-50 + years ago EVEN if you get the regular Clorox or other plain chlorine bleaches that do not have tht smell that some of us want and miss of sodium hypochlorite. of course the newfangled ”splashless” kinds dont have the scent or disinfecting ability. they are horrible. BUT the issue is we want the old great smell of real BLEACH again. it is not in any of these :...See MoreBest cleaner for disinfecting kitchen?
Comments (31)Edie, I think you will be fine with a terrycloth washcloth ($.75 each, cotton, thin) and a solution of hot-warm water, bit of dish soap, bit of bleach. Just routinely wipe common surfaces like counters, knobs, fridge door handles. Let dry. Freshen your kitchen and home with fresh air, windows open, curtains pulled back. Common viruses and germs are not going to live long on a dry surface. Unless you have reason to think you home has been splashed, fogged or exposed to difficult organisms like C. diff, noro virus, raccoon scat, or hepatitis, I think you’ll be fine. As others have said, it’s always good to keep the kitchen and bath extra clean, and I’m confident you already do this. Your bacterial infections might have been secondary to an upper respiratory virus (like a cold). The most effective measures against most common viruses, germs and cooties is to practice good and frequent hand washing and avoid touching your face, mouth, nose and eyes. <——- most people do this without realizing it, tens of times per hour. I hope you and your husband are feeling better. Try not to worry. Young children come into contact with lots of microbes daily. They can be adorable little cootie spreading creatures....See Moregabbythecat
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