mullethunter Posted September 10, 2016 Share Posted September 10, 2016 ...of bathroom cleaner. We used to use Flash Bathroom liquid which you poured from the bottle onto your cloth / sponge. It was brilliant, you could just wipe it on, leave it a few minutes, then wipe it off with minimum effort, rinse and the tiles / enamel was lovely and clean. Since they stopped doing that (must be about 4 years ago now), I've tried all sorts but haven't found anything that comes close. What do you all use and has anyone found anything brilliant? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gavclojak Posted September 10, 2016 Share Posted September 10, 2016 I love 'Ozclean bathpower'...I think its the best bath/shower cleaner I have ever used. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soapdragon Posted September 10, 2016 Share Posted September 10, 2016 (edited) I LOVE the W5 spray cleaner from Lidl.......far better than anything else I have ever used and cheap to boot!!!! Edited September 10, 2016 by Guest Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alis girls Posted September 10, 2016 Share Posted September 10, 2016 Yup W5 is good. I've been searching for the holy sock. Have reunited 5 pairs. Need to get out more Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cat tails Posted September 10, 2016 Share Posted September 10, 2016 Witte Reus voor de badkamer! But you probably have a tough time finding it... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackrocksrock Posted September 10, 2016 Share Posted September 10, 2016 Lakeland Scrub Free is the one I have used for years - spray on and rinse off - works well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soapdragon Posted September 10, 2016 Share Posted September 10, 2016 Yup W5 is good. I've been searching for the holy sock. Have reunited 5 pairs. Need to get out more I have a 'odd sock bag' in the futility room where all solitary socks go. Every so often I upend it on the sitting room floor and tell the boys they will get 5p for every sock they can pair up (well, you can't send them up chimneys any more!) Still swear by W5! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alis girls Posted September 10, 2016 Share Posted September 10, 2016 Nothing beats child labour. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mullethunter Posted September 10, 2016 Author Share Posted September 10, 2016 I was going to get the Lakeland one but loads of reviews suggest they changed it and now it's not so good. But will give it, the LIDL one and Ozclean a go. Thankyou Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grandmashazzie Posted September 10, 2016 Share Posted September 10, 2016 Oh my heavens socks. I have pile of singles. Where do they go? Is it a myth inside machine. I have looked at seal def not there. On cleaning I pick up any spray one. I don't like those ones that leave a residue. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soapdragon Posted September 19, 2016 Share Posted September 19, 2016 I was going to get the Lakeland one but loads of reviews suggest they changed it and now it's not so good. But will give it, the LIDL one and Ozclean a go. Thankyou What did you try and was it good for you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyRoo Posted September 20, 2016 Share Posted September 20, 2016 It depends what I am cleaning, but I do a homemade 'recipe' which works quite well: 4 parts water 2 parts apple cider vinegar 2 teaspoons of bicarbonate of soda It fizzes like mad, but I find if you cover the area while it is still fizzing, it's really good at cleaning things like taps and sinks... well, IMO. If you're wondering why it's a homemade solution, we try very hard to only ever use natural products where possible. We make everything we can from scratch: face masks, face scrub, moisturisers, cleansers, shampoos, cleaning products, and I try desperately hard to grow my own fruit and veg too... maybe I should run away and join some kind of hippy commune. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cat tails Posted September 20, 2016 Share Posted September 20, 2016 Make sure you check the pH of things like homemade face products and shampoo before you use it. Some of the recipes lead to pH's in the 8s and 9s! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyRoo Posted September 20, 2016 Share Posted September 20, 2016 Make sure you check the pH of things like homemade face products and shampoo before you use it. Some of the recipes lead to pH's in the 8s and 9s! I only use natural things, no chemicals. It's completely fine and safe. The motto is, if you can't eat it, don't use it on your skin. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cat tails Posted September 20, 2016 Share Posted September 20, 2016 Agreed, but if you use soda do make anything like that the pH quickly increases A LOT. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyRoo Posted September 20, 2016 Share Posted September 20, 2016 Agreed, but if you use soda do make anything like that the pH quickly increases A LOT. Oh, God - the baking soda is purely for cleaning products! I'd never put anything like that into something I was putting on my skin. The most caustic thing I ever use in a product for the body is either apple cider vinegar or lime juice, and even then it's usually watered down. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mullethunter Posted September 20, 2016 Author Share Posted September 20, 2016 What did you try and was it good for you Umm, this is embarassing, haven't actually cleaned the bathroom yet since then Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cat tails Posted September 20, 2016 Share Posted September 20, 2016 What did you try and was it good for you Umm, this is embarassing, haven't actually cleaned the bathroom yet since then Good! Makes us feel better! Agreed, but if you use soda do make anything like that the pH quickly increases A LOT. Oh, God - the baking soda is purely for cleaning products! I'd never put anything like that into something I was putting on my skin. The most caustic thing I ever use in a product for the body is either apple cider vinegar or lime juice, and even then it's usually watered down. Some of my students were making shampoo with different recipes and loads of those home recipes use baking soda. That's why I asked! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soapdragon Posted September 20, 2016 Share Posted September 20, 2016 I make soap (the clue is in the name ) and use sodium hydroxide but this neutralises out as the soap 'cures' once cut so its not usable until a few weeks after making (unless you want it to be uber exfoliating ) It leaves skin amazingly soft! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyRoo Posted September 20, 2016 Share Posted September 20, 2016 I make soap (the clue is in the name ) and use sodium hydroxide but this neutralises out as the soap 'cures' once cut so its not usable until a few weeks after making (unless you want it to be uber exfoliating ) It leaves skin amazingly soft! I've always wanted to try making my own soap, you'll have to share your trade secrets! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Margaret Posted September 21, 2016 Share Posted September 21, 2016 Love bath/kitchen power, have to travel to get it now but would never use anything else, brilliant product. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soapdragon Posted September 21, 2016 Share Posted September 21, 2016 I make soap (the clue is in the name ) and use sodium hydroxide but this neutralises out as the soap 'cures' once cut so its not usable until a few weeks after making (unless you want it to be uber exfoliating ) It leaves skin amazingly soft! I've always wanted to try making my own soap, you'll have to share your trade secrets! The actual process is quite easy but you do need quite a lot of 'kit' as big pan, measuring jug, mixer etc all have to be kept seperate to 'normal' cooking utensils in case of any sodium hydroxide residue. Also some basic ingredients can be expensive but others come from from the supermarket! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
