Overview of cleaning and detergents

Housewives still remember the days when keeping the house clean and tidy took a lot of effort. The shortage of household chemicals caused a lot of difficulties. I had to use the few available tools and home tricks. With the advent of cleaning and detergents on the shelves, the situation has changed. Manufacturers offer a wide range of products. It remains only to choose a cleaning agent that is suitable for the price and quality.

What to look for when choosing, you will find out in our article. We have prepared an overview of popular brands, considered their advantages and disadvantages, and also collected folk recipes for home cleaning products.

Why do you need cleaning products?

The question is obvious, however, it requires a practical explanation. Dirt and dust are the main sources of germs that are hazardous to health. Dusty furniture, a sofa with greasy armrests, a mirror with dirty stains and an unwashed floor look unsightly. An untidy room looks uncomfortable and abandoned.

Regular wet and deep cleaning is important not only for health, but also for comfort. Modern cleaning agents do an excellent job of removing dirt and effectively disinfecting surfaces. It is difficult to achieve cleanliness and comfort without their help. Therefore, every zealous housewife's house should have a full arsenal of necessary household chemicals.

Cleaning products review (ratings of the best)

Despite the wide range of products, only a few of them are in demand. Millions of Russians choose the following brands of detergents and cleaning products.

Rating of manufacturers and brands. Table.

For cleaning floors

For cleaning floors, manufacturers produce special chemicals that make cleaning much easier. The advantage of the products is that the washed surfaces do not need to be washed again. They do not leave streaks, deposits or other marks.

Mr. Proper

Among Russian housewives, this tool is popular not only for its cleaning properties, but also for its economy. One cap is enough for a standard bucket. With this solution, at least 2 rooms in the apartment can be washed, provided that wet cleaning is carried out. If you want to wash the surface not from household, but from construction dirt, 1 cap will be enough. Pros and Cons of Mr. Proper:

Glorix

Due to its natural composition, this universal remedy is classified as an eco product. In addition to disinfecting properties, the cleaning solution is capable of removing allergens such as dust and mites. This product is most suitable for cleaning rooms inhabited by animals and small children. Pros and cons of Glorix:

Stork

The product is mainly used for cleaning floors and sanitary surfaces. The product is so powerful that it can be used to clean parquet, linoleum, floor tiles. The effect of purity is achieved due to the concentration of the product (the product is applied in a thin layer on the surface and is washed off after 20-30 minutes). Pros and cons of "Stork":

Synergetic. Series "Delicate purity"

In addition to cleaning properties, the product has disinfecting properties. Consists of biodegradable substances, natural essential oils and fragrances. The food coloring is therefore absolutely safe. Pros and cons of Synergetic:

For washing glass

For cleaning glass surfaces, we recommend using popular and proven brands, and not so much detergents as disinfecting household cleaners, including chlorine.

Frosch Glass Cleaner will not only clean the glass, but also add a shine to the surface. The composition contains biodegradable components. The tool belongs to the category of economical. Removes most types of stains without leaving streaks.

Mister Muscle is another product for cleaning delicate surfaces such as glass and mirrors. The hypoallergenic product has an antibacterial effect, copes well with grease stains and stains.

On the shelves, you can find another popular tool - CIF. Perfectly cleans windows, tiles and mirrors.

The advantages of this tool are many; of the minuses, one can note the pungent smell of perfumery fragrance.

For removing carbon deposits and grease

The oven periodically needs to be cleaned of carbon deposits and soot, but not all household chemicals can cope with this task. From the household chemicals on the market, you can use the following.

• Cinderella. The only advantage of this product is the price. It takes a lot of physical effort to clean the oven and baking trays.
• Shumanite.A powerful and effective tool, but requires compliance with safety measures (it is imperative to wear gloves on your hands, after processing the surfaces, it is advisable to ventilate the room)
• Spray Sanita. Copes even with old and long-dried grease stains. Gloves must be worn when working with the product.
• Spray Mr Muscle. A powerful remedy for grease stains. Corrodes carbon deposits in a few minutes.
• Heitmann. Popular with housewives due to its frugality. One drop is enough to clean the oven and door.
• Cif Anti-grease works well with grease stains and deposits, provided they are not old. Suitable for occasional cleaning.
• Cillit Bang Anti-grease is expensive, but saves cleaning time and effectively removes dirt.
• Unicum works well with grease stains and deposits.
• Amway Oven Cleaner is classified as environmentally friendly and harmless. Effectively removes carbon deposits and grease. At the same time, it is not cheap.
• Gold has a thick consistency. A brush is included with the cleaning agent. There are no more advantages over other products.

For furniture

Upholstered furniture gives coziness, comfort and, unfortunately, often serves as a source of dust and pollution. The presence of small children and animals exacerbates the situation. Modern household chemicals keep furnishings clean. But they should be used regularly.

To remove stains and greasy places (especially on the armrests), you can use the time-tested and housewives Pip, V clean “proTECt”, Bagi Shtihonit, Vanish, Nordland, Unicum and others.

For the toilet

The bathroom also requires the attention of the hostess. Cleanliness and disinfection are mandatory weekly cleaning activities.

What tools will help to cope with rust and plaque on the toilet:

• Cillit Bang.
• Dressing duck.
• Domestos.
• Comet.
• STORK.
• Sanita Anti-rust.

For pipes

Sewer pipes must be cleaned for hygienic purposes. To prevent blockages and plugs from forming in the pipes of the bathroom, kitchen, toilet, preventive measures should be taken.

TOP 5 pipe cleaners

For removing rust stains and limescale

Limescale and rust stains present more aesthetic discomfort than hygiene. Against these types of contaminants, you can use products that can be found on the shelves of most stores:

• Cillit Bang;
• Unicum;
• Comet Expert;
• Mr.Muscle
• Domestos.

For kitchen

In the area where food is received and prepared, a multipurpose kitchen cleaner is appropriate. So that housewives do not need to buy separate products for each surface, manufacturers have made options for household chemicals that are suitable for different purposes. All-purpose cleaners that can be used to clean kitchen surfaces include the following brands:

• Frosch.
• LOC.
• Cif.
• Sanita.
• Cilit.

Disinfectants

During the spread of viral infections, disinfection and wet cleaning of premises is of great preventive importance. If there is a person in the house suffering from an infectious disease, disinfectants must be in the arsenal of household chemicals for cleaning the house. For example:

• Indisept Iso.
• Nika-2.
• Biosterol.

Universal

In ordinary apartments, not much space can be allocated for storing a wide range of household chemicals. Therefore, many housewives prefer to use products that are universal in terms of application. For the kitchen and bathroom, you can use Frosch, Myth, Bio-mex, Progress and other detergents, which are labeled "Universal" on the counter. These products do not pose a health hazard. They can be used for cleaning the kitchen, bathroom, closets.

Folk remedies for cleaning. How to make a tool with your own hands

The products sold in stores are good for everyone, but you can do without them. Home tricks are in no way inferior in efficiency and reliability. And they cost an order of magnitude cheaper than store ones. What means did our mothers and grandmothers use in the era of shortage of household chemicals? The list is short and simple.

• Soap solution. Grate 120 grams of soap and dissolve in warm water (8 glasses). The recipe is suitable for cleaning kitchen surfaces, dishes, plumbing fixtures, floors, glass and mirror surfaces. So that there are no streaks on the washed surfaces, it is advisable to rinse them several times with water, or wipe them with paper if they are glass or mirror surfaces.
• Soda-salt solution. Mix 2 teaspoons of salt with 1 cup of baking soda and cover with hot water to make a thick gruel. With this solution, you can clean the oven from carbon deposits, wash the tiles in the bathroom and plumbing.
• A vinegar solution. Vinegar is great for cleaning floors. Add 1.5 cups of vinegar to 2 liters of water and you have an effective product that will sanitize the floor and give the surface a shine.

Is it possible to do cleaning without funds

Previously, housewives coped with house cleaning without having a wide arsenal of household chemicals. Water, vinegar, baking soda, and soap were the entire list of cleaning products available to them. But, as you know, demand creates supply. The chemical industry developed to please housewives, who needed not only effective, but also inexpensive means to keep their homes clean. Agree, a floor washed with plain water and a floor washed with the addition of a special product are two big differences. In any case, you must decide for yourself whether to use household chemicals for cleaning the house or refuse it.

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