*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.
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 😅
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.
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.
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!
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.
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.
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
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.
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
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 ☺️
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 love the Dawn PowerWash because it doesn't need water to be activated. You spray it on your dishes, wait a few minutes, wipe the dishes, then rise all your dishes at once. For those of us who live in places where water comes from the hose, and not from the sky, it can save you a ton of money on your water bill. I understand that, in Canada, water is free. Here, not so much!
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
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.
We have a Beagle puppy and it has DEFINITELY been way more work than we bargained for. She’s pretty adorable but she drives us up the wall at times. Regarding the Norwex window cloth, I find it much more effective if you wipe the window or mirror first with a slightly damp Envirocloth, then dry it with a dry window cloth. The Envirocloth cleans it really well and the window cloth gives it that streak free finish. Thanks for the great content, Cas!
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!
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.
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.
Getting the right pets for you & the season you are currently in is critical to not feeling that remorse/overwhelm. When I was busy climbing the career ladder & working a ton, I had low maintenance cats. Now that I have more life balance (and work boundaries) in place, I thoroughly enjoy my two little dogs & look forward to peaceful evening walks with them each day. Sticking with one species makes it so much easier (and cheaper). 😉
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!
You are so not alone about loving/not enjoying your pets. I recently adopted two older kittens/nearly cats. They are the cutest bonded pair but THE WORK! I feel like it is a race before and after work to take care of them. I just want to cuddle them and have the good memories but there is no time. Then we have an older dog who doesn't leave her pillow except to nag me for things. I love all of them but between them and working full time I am exhausted.
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 have always used the cheap sponges. I got a scrubdaddy and I love it. It has made my cleaning faster and easier. I even use them as a combo sometimes... which I guess would be a scrubmommy... for stuck on dishes for example I will rinse and scrubdaddy it quickly and then use my soapy cheap sponge. You would think the multi-step system would take longer, but it actually saves me a lot of time doing dishes. Note: we have 6 kids and no dishwasher. I also use it with dawn dish soap anywhere in the house I find that I have missed for longer than I should have.
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!
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.
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!!
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.
Cas, in defense of the Dawn Powereash, it works best if you wait for several minutes to let it go to work. No more scrubbing stuck on grime. And, it’s not limited to just discuss, pots, etc ... Try using it to clean the dirty walls, baseboards, pet areas, ... of your home. It’s awesome !
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!
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!
For cheap sponges, try O-Cedar scrunge multi use scrub sponges! They are less than $1/each when you buy the multipack at Walmart. I saw an America’s Test Kitchen episode where they tested kitchen sponges and the O-Cedar was their pick for long lasting and odor resistance. They also rinsed out the best. They are non-scratch, but clean like the normal scrubbing sponges. I will not go back to the ones I used for over 20 years.
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. 😳
The scrub daddy shines when used with just water or maybe a little dish soap. It cleans so much better and rinses cleaner than any other sponge I've used! I'm willing to pay more for a sponge that cooked eggs and cheese rinse out of easily. I use power wash for the convenience, but I also refill it with a homemade version using blue dawn and rubbing alcohol. I'm not worried about ingesting it because I always rinse my dishes really well after washing them. Dawn dishsoap isn't really good for you to ingest, either, lol!
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...
With the Norwex glass cloths, I use two to clean. One to wash with water and one to dry. No streaks and no dust. Love them and best part is they are chemical free!
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! :)
Also by the way I am really loving the end of your videos. I have recently been staying to the end and so appreciate your honesty about your life and yourself. The one about the butt panties and how you hurt your back was pretty funny (not that you hurt your back of course)
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.
I do not have a dishwasher. I am the dishwasher and I LOVE my Scrub Daddy sponges!!!! They NEVER smell, last a long time, and I can scrub my glasses, pots and pans, and everything in between. They also dry super fast. I also use white vinegar for cleaning floors and it works great. We have a lot of lime in our water and the white vinegar helps get that off of fixtures as well. I have the Norwex cloths and have never used them but will soon. I purchased them based on a friend's recommendation and you only use water. Will try the Bon Ami glass cleaner. I use Bar Keepers Friend cleanser (powder) for my stainless sink and it is wonderful! I like to use it in my bathroom sinks as well. Love this video!
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'm finding that if I clean messes up right away when they happen, I usually don't need more than a wet rag and some dish soap. Then I have the added bonus of not having to keep track of a bunch of different products I only use for one purpose.
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.
O-Cedar Scrunge Multi-Use are great! They last and last and don't harm nonstick pans. I bought a 6 count pack for $10.00 at least a year ago and I still haven't used them all. They turn out great in the dishwasher too!
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: ua-cam.com/video/zlYok7HVMKU/v-deo.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 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!).
What a fun video! For floors, counters, oven glass, and especially windows, I love Norwex. Hint: Use the microfiber cloth first on your windows/mirrors. Then simply "polish" with the window cloth to remove any streaks. The window cloth is not meant for cleaning. With no residue on the floors, counters, windows, and mirrors, dust is not attracted to it and you get to clean less often. Bonus, the silver in the majority of their products keeps bacteria from growing on them. No smell or need for washing for at least a week if you rinse well and hang dry.
My favorite microfiber cloths are sold at Walmart, 2 for a $1.25. They last a long time & clean & absorb liquid very well. I like to use vinegar & microfiber cloths on mirrors. Works well! Hubby uses Dawn spray foam on greasy bbq pans. He sprays & wipes using paper towels. Comes out looking great.
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 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!
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.
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.
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!!!
I learned the pillowcase tuck working as a chambermaid. I take the middle, pull it in then stick the other arm in; pull your arms apart and it should be good. Faster ;-)
I have to say the Norwex mesh dish cloth is great. It’s large, so I cut it in quarters. I just throw it in the washer, and that one cloth cut into quarters will last forever.
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.
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
The "Tiktok tuck" pillow tip is actually what's taught in nursing school for making beds and nurses have been doing that forever...lol...Tiktokers love to say they did something first when they really didn't! Love the video!
I've done the pillow tuck forever. Thought everyone knew about it. Works great, especially for those that toss and turn and end up losing the pillow out of the case (hubby used to be famous for doing that), but not when it's tucked.
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.
I use the dawn power wash to clean my bathroom, counters, cabinets, anything but dishes lol try it somewhere else you might like it. And the scrub daddy I also think they're pricey but if you think about it if you're replacing the sponges every week or so you end up spending the same amount as a scrub daddy just on replacements. The square shaped scrub daddy's come in a pack of 3 and work the same as the face ones. I've been avoiding trying that mop concoction but you've convinced me to try it now... loved the video!
Just tried the pink stuff. At first i wasn't impressed, but then I tried it on my stainless steel kitchen sink. I can literally see myself in it now. Also, i honestly love diluted pine sol in a spray bottle with a reusable microfiber mop pad (wet it with hot water and wring it out first) for my tile floors. And rubbing alcohol is amazing for mirrors and super cheap.
Best floor cleaner I have ever used is the spin mop with microfiber head Dawn dishwashing liquid with a little bit of isopropyl alcohol, and it cleans the floors beautifully Without the need for any elbow grease.For the Dawn power wash, isn’t that just for spraying on Stuck on food and letting it soak? I find it works very well for that. Really liked this video Cas!!
This is great info! As a butterfly with ADHD I'm finding so much to help me with your videos! I will say though.. with the Dawn Powerwash, it makes scrubbing dishes so much easier with my RA. So there are some conveniences for my pain issues in my hands but I agree.... it's not a superior cleaner. LOL Thanks so much for sharing so many awesome tips and personal stories of your life!
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?!? 😆
Oh no Cas Dawn power wash has been a game changer in this house . No more having to scrub the pots or crockpot . Or letting things soak . It also makes the stove top shine .
When I make corned beef it takes a 2-3 washes to get the pot clean, with Brillo. This time I used the Dawn Power Foaming, no Brillo, and no scrubbing. I did spray the pot twice while I was cleaning up the dishes. I couldn't believe how much better the Dawn Power cleaned the pot.
Ah I do the pillow tuck too! It's super quick if you lift it up and lean the pillow on your legs as you do it. Pinch the fabric in the middle of the bottom side of the pillowcase, push it down inside (pillow should be resting below this tucked in fabric now). Push both forearms down, then spread them back and forth from the sides and back to the middle. That motion brings the rest of the fabric inwards, and eventually you end up with a really clean, no-wrinkle tuck! I hope that made sense!!
#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.
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!💕
I use dawn dish soap too, but I like the orange scented one. I bought the power wash one. I use it on food that is stuck to a pan. I just spray it and let it set a bit and the food comes off so easy! I would highly recommend it for that particular purpose.
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.
The very best glass cleaner I’ve ever used is a solution of 1 cup water, 1 cup white vinegar, and 1 tsp corn starch. Spray on and wipe off with a good microfiber cloth (I prefer the Nano Cloth). You have to shake it before each use because the corn starch settles, but it does the most amazing job, especially on exterior glass that’s actually dirty. My glass literally sparkles when I use it!
Hi Cas! I noticed the same thing with the Norwex glass cloth. I told my friend about it and she told me to clean the glass with the regular Norwex cleaning cloth and water and then dry with the glass cloth. OMG.... way better results. And I have 2 dogs that leave nose prints all over my sliding glass door in the kitchen. I also love my spin mop. I just use a bit of laundry detergent in the water. Floors get so clean! Love all your videos.
A couple of pointers for you.... You had way too much water on your microfiber cloth. If you are dusting with it, you should ring it out to almost dry. The Scrub Daddy Duster works great for dusting the baseboards. The point to Dawn Powerwash is that it is thicker and will stay on the item for the dwell time. You spray the item and allow it to sit for a little while before you clean the item. For the Scrub Daddy sponges they work best if you follow the instructions. If you use cold water they get harder and can scrub harder things. If you use warm water they are more pliable. This is part of the reason they are more expensive.
I mix a 16 oz bottle of 3% peroxide and a1/4 cup of dawn in a spray bottle for general cleaning. For extra tough jobs, I use the same solution but add 3-6 is of totally awesome to the mixture. You have to let the bottle wit open for 10-15 minutes to release any out gassing but it works great on super greasy stoves and as a stain remover on clothes.
Loved the tik tok towel tuck! Thanks for sharing. Would you ever consider comparing some environmentally friendly cleaning hacks/tips/products? I'd love that.
*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.
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 😅
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🤪
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.
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!
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.
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.
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
Ok Cass, I love this. Hope it turns into a series. Thank you for doing this.
You're so welcome!
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.
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
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 ☺️
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 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 love the Dawn PowerWash because it doesn't need water to be activated. You spray it on your dishes, wait a few minutes, wipe the dishes, then rise all your dishes at once. For those of us who live in places where water comes from the hose, and not from the sky, it can save you a ton of money on your water bill. I understand that, in Canada, water is free. Here, not so much!
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?
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.
I learned that pillowcase tuck when I worked in housekeeping for a hotel before, and I’ve used it ever since. Lol
I wasn't impressed so much by the cleaning products, but the fact you did it with both hands at the same time.
Hahaha!
We have a Beagle puppy and it has DEFINITELY been way more work than we bargained for. She’s pretty adorable but she drives us up the wall at times. Regarding the Norwex window cloth, I find it much more effective if you wipe the window or mirror first with a slightly damp Envirocloth, then dry it with a dry window cloth. The Envirocloth cleans it really well and the window cloth gives it that streak free finish. Thanks for the great content, Cas!
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
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.
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.
Getting the right pets for you & the season you are currently in is critical to not feeling that remorse/overwhelm. When I was busy climbing the career ladder & working a ton, I had low maintenance cats. Now that I have more life balance (and work boundaries) in place, I thoroughly enjoy my two little dogs & look forward to peaceful evening walks with them each day. Sticking with one species makes it so much easier (and cheaper). 😉
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.
I LOVE, respect, and admire how real you are! The world needs more people like you! ❤
Thank you so much!
Love the towel fold! We use a wine rack mounted in the bathroom to hold rolled towels so that will help!
You are so not alone about loving/not enjoying your pets. I recently adopted two older kittens/nearly cats. They are the cutest bonded pair but THE WORK! I feel like it is a race before and after work to take care of them. I just want to cuddle them and have the good memories but there is no time. Then we have an older dog who doesn't leave her pillow except to nag me for things. I love all of them but between them and working full time I am exhausted.
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 😂🙈
I have always used the cheap sponges. I got a scrubdaddy and I love it. It has made my cleaning faster and easier. I even use them as a combo sometimes... which I guess would be a scrubmommy... for stuck on dishes for example I will rinse and scrubdaddy it quickly and then use my soapy cheap sponge. You would think the multi-step system would take longer, but it actually saves me a lot of time doing dishes. Note: we have 6 kids and no dishwasher. I also use it with dawn dish soap anywhere in the house I find that I have missed for longer than I should have.
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!
I love the tucked-in pillowcase. I'm weird about exposed pillows so I really like the case completely enclosing the pillow.
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.
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!
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.
Cas, in defense of the Dawn Powereash, it works best if you wait for several minutes to let it go to work. No more scrubbing stuck on grime.
And, it’s not limited to just discuss, pots, etc ... Try using it to clean the dirty walls, baseboards, pet areas, ... of your home. It’s awesome !
Very impressed with two-mop mopping Cass! This has got to speed up the mopping jobs 💕
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!
Dollar Tree has a decent dupe for the scrub daddy sponges. I think the work well.
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!
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.
For cheap sponges, try O-Cedar scrunge multi use scrub sponges! They are less than $1/each when you buy the multipack at Walmart. I saw an America’s Test Kitchen episode where they tested kitchen sponges and the O-Cedar was their pick for long lasting and odor resistance. They also rinsed out the best. They are non-scratch, but clean like the normal scrubbing sponges. I will not go back to the ones I used for over 20 years.
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
The scrub daddy shines when used with just water or maybe a little dish soap. It cleans so much better and rinses cleaner than any other sponge I've used! I'm willing to pay more for a sponge that cooked eggs and cheese rinse out of easily. I use power wash for the convenience, but I also refill it with a homemade version using blue dawn and rubbing alcohol. I'm not worried about ingesting it because I always rinse my dishes really well after washing them. Dawn dishsoap isn't really good for you to ingest, either, lol!
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...
With the Norwex glass cloths, I use two to clean. One to wash with water and one to dry. No streaks and no dust. Love them and best part is they are chemical free!
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! :)
Also by the way I am really loving the end of your videos. I have recently been staying to the end and so appreciate your honesty about your life and yourself. The one about the butt panties and how you hurt your back was pretty funny (not that you hurt your back of course)
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.
I do not have a dishwasher. I am the dishwasher and I LOVE my Scrub Daddy sponges!!!! They NEVER smell, last a long time, and I can scrub my glasses, pots and pans, and everything in between. They also dry super fast. I also use white vinegar for cleaning floors and it works great. We have a lot of lime in our water and the white vinegar helps get that off of fixtures as well. I have the Norwex cloths and have never used them but will soon. I purchased them based on a friend's recommendation and you only use water. Will try the Bon Ami glass cleaner. I use Bar Keepers Friend cleanser (powder) for my stainless sink and it is wonderful! I like to use it in my bathroom sinks as well. Love this video!
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'm finding that if I clean messes up right away when they happen, I usually don't need more than a wet rag and some dish soap. Then I have the added bonus of not having to keep track of a bunch of different products I only use for one purpose.
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.
O-Cedar Scrunge Multi-Use are great! They last and last and don't harm nonstick pans. I bought a 6 count pack for $10.00 at least a year ago and I still haven't used them all. They turn out great in the dishwasher too!
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: ua-cam.com/video/zlYok7HVMKU/v-deo.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 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!).
What a fun video! For floors, counters, oven glass, and especially windows, I love Norwex. Hint: Use the microfiber cloth first on your windows/mirrors. Then simply "polish" with the window cloth to remove any streaks. The window cloth is not meant for cleaning. With no residue on the floors, counters, windows, and mirrors, dust is not attracted to it and you get to clean less often. Bonus, the silver in the majority of their products keeps bacteria from growing on them. No smell or need for washing for at least a week if you rinse well and hang dry.
Good to know!
My favorite cleaning tools are my kids! 😂😂😂
I LOVE Branch Basics! It is non toxic, safe for pets and kids, and zero smell which my asthma likes. Works on pretty much anything.
Good to know!
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.
My favorite microfiber cloths are sold at Walmart, 2 for a $1.25. They last a long time & clean & absorb liquid very well. I like to use vinegar & microfiber cloths on mirrors. Works well! Hubby uses Dawn spray foam on greasy bbq pans. He sprays & wipes using paper towels. Comes out looking great.
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 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.
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.
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.
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!
I learned the pillowcase tuck working as a chambermaid. I take the middle, pull it in then stick the other arm in; pull your arms apart and it should be good. Faster ;-)
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!
I have to say the Norwex mesh dish cloth is great. It’s large, so I cut it in quarters. I just throw it in the washer, and that one cloth cut into quarters will last forever.
Scrub daddy did not rank well when Americas Test Kitchen did a sponge comparison with different dishes.
Really? Good to know!
@@Clutterbug ua-cam.com/video/ZyE35gjjYV4/v-deo.html
Thank you for this honest comparison video!
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.
This needs more likes
@@brittanyh6873 Thanks Brittany! I'm very anti-MLM. It really bothers me to see people with influence on UA-cam using MLM products.
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!
The "Tiktok tuck" pillow tip is actually what's taught in nursing school for making beds and nurses have been doing that forever...lol...Tiktokers love to say they did something first when they really didn't! Love the video!
Thanks!
I've done the pillow tuck forever. Thought everyone knew about it. Works great, especially for those that toss and turn and end up losing the pillow out of the case (hubby used to be famous for doing that), but not when it's tucked.
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.
I use the dawn power wash to clean my bathroom, counters, cabinets, anything but dishes lol try it somewhere else you might like it. And the scrub daddy I also think they're pricey but if you think about it if you're replacing the sponges every week or so you end up spending the same amount as a scrub daddy just on replacements. The square shaped scrub daddy's come in a pack of 3 and work the same as the face ones. I've been avoiding trying that mop concoction but you've convinced me to try it now... loved the video!
Just tried the pink stuff. At first i wasn't impressed, but then I tried it on my stainless steel kitchen sink. I can literally see myself in it now. Also, i honestly love diluted pine sol in a spray bottle with a reusable microfiber mop pad (wet it with hot water and wring it out first) for my tile floors. And rubbing alcohol is amazing for mirrors and super cheap.
Thanks for sharing!
Best floor cleaner I have ever used is the spin mop with microfiber head Dawn dishwashing liquid with a little bit of isopropyl alcohol, and it cleans the floors beautifully Without the need for any elbow grease.For the Dawn power wash, isn’t that just for spraying on Stuck on food and letting it soak? I find it works very well for that. Really liked this video Cas!!
So glad!
This is great info! As a butterfly with ADHD I'm finding so much to help me with your videos! I will say though.. with the Dawn Powerwash, it makes scrubbing dishes so much easier with my RA. So there are some conveniences for my pain issues in my hands but I agree.... it's not a superior cleaner. LOL Thanks so much for sharing so many awesome tips and personal stories of your life!
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?!? 😆
Oh no Cas Dawn power wash has been a game changer in this house . No more having to scrub the pots or crockpot . Or letting things soak . It also makes the stove top shine .
When I make corned beef it takes a 2-3 washes to get the pot clean, with Brillo. This time I used the Dawn Power Foaming, no Brillo, and no scrubbing. I did spray the pot twice while I was cleaning up the dishes. I couldn't believe how much better the Dawn Power cleaned the pot.
Awesome!
Ah I do the pillow tuck too! It's super quick if you lift it up and lean the pillow on your legs as you do it. Pinch the fabric in the middle of the bottom side of the pillowcase, push it down inside (pillow should be resting below this tucked in fabric now). Push both forearms down, then spread them back and forth from the sides and back to the middle. That motion brings the rest of the fabric inwards, and eventually you end up with a really clean, no-wrinkle tuck!
I hope that made sense!!
#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 a weak arm due to an injury, so I actually love my spin mop because it's so easy to rinse and drain the mop and use it one handed!
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!
Your personality is absolutely delightful
Love it
I use dawn dish soap too, but I like the orange scented one. I bought the power wash one. I use it on food that is stuck to a pan. I just spray it and let it set a bit and the food comes off so easy! I would highly recommend it for that particular purpose.
Thanks!
I mop with white vinegar & baking soda; make a paste with baking soda for a scrub solution. I make laundry detergent, general purpose cleaner, etc...
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.
The very best glass cleaner I’ve ever used is a solution of 1 cup water, 1 cup white vinegar, and 1 tsp corn starch. Spray on and wipe off with a good microfiber cloth (I prefer the Nano Cloth). You have to shake it before each use because the corn starch settles, but it does the most amazing job, especially on exterior glass that’s actually dirty. My glass literally sparkles when I use it!
Hi Cas! I noticed the same thing with the Norwex glass cloth. I told my friend about it and she told me to clean the glass with the regular Norwex cleaning cloth and water and then dry with the glass cloth. OMG.... way better results. And I have 2 dogs that leave nose prints all over my sliding glass door in the kitchen.
I also love my spin mop. I just use a bit of laundry detergent in the water. Floors get so clean! Love all your videos.
A couple of pointers for you....
You had way too much water on your microfiber cloth. If you are dusting with it, you should ring it out to almost dry.
The Scrub Daddy Duster works great for dusting the baseboards.
The point to Dawn Powerwash is that it is thicker and will stay on the item for the dwell time. You spray the item and allow it to sit for a little while before you clean the item.
For the Scrub Daddy sponges they work best if you follow the instructions. If you use cold water they get harder and can scrub harder things. If you use warm water they are more pliable. This is part of the reason they are more expensive.
I mix a 16 oz bottle of 3% peroxide and a1/4 cup of dawn in a spray bottle for general cleaning. For extra tough jobs, I use the same solution but add 3-6 is of totally awesome to the mixture. You have to let the bottle wit open for 10-15 minutes to release any out gassing but it works great on super greasy stoves and as a stain remover on clothes.
Loved the tik tok towel tuck! Thanks for sharing. Would you ever consider comparing some environmentally friendly cleaning hacks/tips/products? I'd love that.