If you’ve been following me on IG for some time, you’ve probably seen my Saturday cleaning routine that I normally share in my stories. I always get so many questions about what products I use for different areas of my home. I thought I would do my best to answer a few FAQs and share my favorite cleaning products with you all here. Please keep in mind that I am not a professional cleaner; I am just sharing products that I find to work well for me.
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Wood Surfaces
On my wood surfaces throughout my home, I like to use Liquid Gold. I spray a little on a microfiber cloth and wipe the surface to dust. I love the way this product protects and shines my furniture. A little tends to go a long way. If you have wood cabinets that have stubborn grease on them, Murphy Oil Soap works well for this. Click here to watch a helpful video showing you how to clean greasy cabinets.
Glass Surfaces
As you all probably know, I have a lot of mirrored surfaces to keep clean in my home. I just recently tried out the e-cloths shown above (thanks to one of my amazing followers for recommending them) and I absolutely love how well they work! I just have to dampen one with a little water and wipe the surface clean. The second cloth is then used to dry the surface. If you have two microfiber cloths, you can use them the same way, although the e-cloths seem to do a better job at giving my mirrors that perfect shine I am looking for. If you prefer to use glass cleaner, I highly recommend Invisible Glass or Perfect Glass. They don’t streak like other glass sprays I have tried.
Lighting
Chandeliers are kind of like mirrors in my home – they’re everywhere! One of the more popular questions I get is in regards to how I clean all of my lighting. For my chandeliers that have all of the small glass/crystal pieces, I use the chandelier spray shown above. I just put a towel on the surface below the light fixture. Then I spray the cleaner on generously, trying to avoid getting any of it in the light sockets. I let it drip until it dries clean. If you’re interested, you can watch a couple of my IG videos showing how I clean my chandeliers here.
For my other light fixtures, if I can remove the glass pieces from the light fixture, it always helps. I will usually wash the glass in the sink with soap and water. If the glass can’t be removed, then I will use one of the glass cleaners I shared earlier.
Floors
I bought my Dyson cordless vacuum a few months ago and don’t know how I lived without it for so long! Not having to deal with a cord getting in my way when I am vacuuming is amazing! In addition, it is so portable and lightweight when compared to my previous heavy, bulky vacuum. With the different attachments, I use it regularly for cleaning my car. I also use it for dusting my wood shutters, cleaning under the cushions of my sofa, and cleaning out dust and dirt from windowsills. I have received several questions about how long the battery lasts once it is charged. There are two settings on the vacuum. I find that if I keep it on the low setting, I am able to vacuum my whole house without having to charge it in between rooms.
Another game changer is my steam mop. It has made cleaning my tile floor a breeze! I love that all I need to add is water and the hot steam cleans/sanitizes the floor. It comes with two washable mop pads and several different attachments. I haven’t experimented too much with these yet. I do know that one of the attachments allows it to also be used as a garment steamer. This is useful if you have to get wrinkles out of curtains, bedding, etc. My steam mop has actually made cleaning my floor more enjoyable. 🙂
I spray Scotch Guard on my new rugs to help repel spills and prevent stains. I find my rugs tend to look better longer when it has been applied. It is recommended to spray it on yearly or after any rug/carpet has been professionally cleaned.
Carpet Spots/Stains
If I ever do get a stain, Folex Spot Remover is the best! You might have seen me demonstrate how well it worked on the spot in my dining room rug (pictured below). I use this spot remover all of the time for small spots and stains in my carpet and in my car.
Bathrooms
Hard water stains are something I am always dealing with in my bathrooms. One product that works well for this is ScumBlaster spray. It comes as a concentrate that makes up to 5 bottles. Just mix it with water (directions, spray bottle, measuring cup, and scrub brush included). It does have a strong smell so I always be sure to have the bathroom well-ventilated when using it. A scrub brush or an electric scrubber can be used when cleaning tough soap scum/hard-water stains with the ScumBlaster. I always use a squeegee like the one shown above when finishing off the glass in the shower.
I normally use a toilet gel cleaner for the toilets. In addition, the Clorox Automatic Toilet Bowl Cleaner Tablets work well to continuously clean, sanitize, and deodorize my toilet bowls with every flush. They help to prevent hard water and mineral stains, which makes cleaning the toilets a little easier for me. For the bathroom mirrors and floors, please refer to the glass surface and floor cleaner options I listed above.
Kitchen
When I clean the granite countertops in my kitchen, I usually just wipe them down with a mild dish soap and water. Once in awhile I finish them off with Weiman Granite and Stone Polish, but I find it tends to leave a cloudy residue if I use it often. I use the Easy-Off spray shown above for the oven and stove top. Just spray it on, let it sit for a few minutes, scrub it with a sponge if needed, and then wipe clean. It works well for removing tough grease spots/stains. If grease is a problem on your kitchen cabinets, Murphy Oil Soap, as I mentioned earlier, is very helpful (video linked here). When cleaning my stainless steel kitchen sink, I normally sprinkle a little baking soda in it, scrub it, and rinse it off.
I use Liquid Gold on my stainless steel appliances. Yes, it is made for wood, but works great on stainless steel, too. I just spray a little on a microfiber cloth and wipe away all of the fingerprints and smudges for a smooth, clean surface. If the appliances are extra dirty, I wipe them down first with a little soap and water and then use the Liquid Gold to finish them off. If you haven’t used Liquid Gold yet on your stainless steel appliances, I encourage you to try it! I think you will love it!
I normally wipe down all of the handles, pulls, and knobs in my kitchen with antibacterial wipes. If wipes are difficult to get a hold of (as is the current issue), good old-fashioned soap and water always works too.
That’s All!
I think I covered everything, but if you have any other questions that I didn’t answer here, feel free to leave a comment below. Also, if you have any cleaning tips or tricks you think might be helpful, please share! I’m always open to learning and trying new things!
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