Household cleaners

[Nige420]

Hi I've just cleaned my kitchen with this kitchen cleaner out of M&s and it's easy on the chest. If it's anything other than Method or Ecover I'm usually struggling for breath.

[CouncillorB]

I found most household cleaners,air fresheners,deodorants etc affected my breathing. I bought a hand held steam cleaner from Argos and find it works a treat. No products are used just plain water and as a bonus the steam actually helps my breathing.

[Suzy6 in reply to CouncillorB]

I have often wondered if they were efficient. Will have a read up now thanks

[katieoxo60]

Thanks Nige420 for the tip, I have problems with different sprays even deodorants. So I will try the one you suggest for the Kitchen ect.

[creakykneed]

Tesco do a breathese range which is ok (I also suffer with anything other than ecover, not tried Method!)

I do like the idea of the steam cleaner though..

[Mummywummy]

I use Dettol clear spray and I find that ok even with oxygen

[patty17]

I might investigate the steam cleaner. Thanks for the post about the M&S cleaner Nige. Sprays always irritate my lungs and as I am the only person who cleans in my house I need to find things that work but don't make me cough.

[Takelababy]

Good old vinegar. I put a 50/50 mix with water in a detergent bottle and drizzle it on flat surfaces or on my cloth. It also disenfects. The steam cleaners have a reputation for a very short life span. For anything stubborn I use the green scrubbing pads by 3M, the heavy duty, cut in half. They are made from wood fibers so don't scratch anything. Since I wash dishes by hand a half pad makes quick work of the dishes, instead of a cloth.

[Nige420]

The amount of things vinegar can be used for is unbelievable

[Louisiana]

Have you ever tried Amway LOC - no smell, coconut oil base, biodegradable, can be used for cleaning, hand cleanser, absolutely anything! If you want more info email me and I will give it to you...don't want to sound as though I am selling things on this forum [e-mail]

[Nige420]

I used to sell Amway products about 25 years ago and was well impressed, especially with their copper cleaner.

[peege]

But does that M&S stuff actually work Nige?

[Nige420 in reply to peege]

Hey Peeg

This cleaner from M&s is not too hard on the breathing it's also not very hard on the cleaning as a matter if fact a wet cloth would probably do the same job. It's crap

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I use white vinegar wherever possible but also found that BioMex from Lakeland is really good. It is a paste and does not give off fumes but cleans really well.