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My Calm Girl Cleaning Essentials
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items I like to clean my house with mostly natural remedies because of the health of my kids, cat and dog. These are the machines, tools and remedies I use to make cleaning effortless without using too many heavy chemicals.
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The machines
The equipment
The remedies
The machines
The Dreame robot vacuum is my go-to at home. It vacuums and mops and do not tangle. I go out and come home to a cleaner house. A necessity if you have kids or animals.
Dreame US Official Site | Robot Vacuums, Smart Home Cleaning ...
If I need more heavy duty vacuuming or vacuuming where the robot has no access, the Dyson has been my go-to since 2018. One of my best investments in my home. This is also perfect to use in the car.
Dyson
The equipment
A flat mop is nice to have. I use this for quick cleaning spots right away.
Libman Rinse N Wring Flat Mop System with Microfiber Pad - Walmart
A broom and dustpan set is the easiest quick remover of dust or spills that are dry. I can’t live without one, especially after I got kids.
kelamayi Upgrade Self-Cleaning Broom Set
This is how my windows shine without any streaks.
Window Squeegee - Amazon.com
These are just the best cloths, works for everything. I use them for every surface.
Microfiber Cleaning Cloth - Amazon.com
The Scrub Daddy is magical, they have made it so easy to clean the kitchen. My favourites are the original scrub daddy, scrub mommy and scour daddy. These can be used pretty hard and still hold its shape for a long time.
Scrub Daddy - Amazon.com
When handling chemicals I use disposable gloves. Most brands will work, the important thing is to protect your hands.
Amazon Best Sellers: Household Cleaning Gloves
Since I use a lot of homemade vinegar solution for cleaning I need empty spray bottles. These are just perfect for my use.
Spray Bottle - Amazon.com
The remedies
I prefer to mostly natural remedies for cleaning when I can. My go to spray is 1 part vinegar to 1 part water + a few drops of dishsoap. This works for most of my daily cleaning.
Iberia All Natural Distilled White Vinegar 1 Gal
Baking soda does a perfect job for what vinegar can’t. I usually make a paste of baking soda and water for stain removal, or just use the powder loose to remove odor from shoes.
Nutricost Baking Soda 2 LBS - Baking & More
If you only want to buy one thing, this is it. This doesn’t only remove fat, but also protein. This removes all stains from my kids clothing, and that speak for itself, but I also use it for general cleaning.
Sonett Organic Gall Soap Bar Stain Remover 4oz x2
Not everything works with natural remedies, so I use this when I deep clean on the most difficult spots. Very effective.
Stardrops The Pink Stuff Cleaning Paste 500g
The oven are often the most difficult spot in the kitchen, and therefore in need of something effective. I find that an oven cleaner like this does most of the work for me.
Easy-Off Fume Free PRO Oven Cleaner Foam 24oz
For cleaning floors I try to find a natural floor cleaner. I find they do the job without making the house full of harmful chemicals for my dog, cat and kids.
All Natural Floor Cleaner - Amazon.com