Eleven Cleaning Products Soap Bubble Cleaning Loves!
If you stuck me on a deserted island and only gave me eleven cleaning products for me use on my beautiful beach bungalow (a girl can dream), these are the products I would take with me. Clearly this was supposed to ten products we love but I couldn’t leave any of these off the list. If you are in the La Plata County area need a recommendation for a surface or need help finding a product that works, give us a call at (303) 913-8627 or send us an email at blair@soapbubblecleaning.com.
Notice: We are not currently affiliated with any brands. These are words spoken from the heart to help our customers pick the best supplies for the job. If someday we do become affiliated with any brands or products we will let you know!
WINDEX <3
No other window or glass cleaner will do! I have tried to save money on glass cleaner before and the results never hold up to the gold standard that is Windex. I always use clean paper towels. If there is a lot of doggie slobber (gross) I usually scrub with a wet microfiber cloth first, then apply the Windex.
Apply, let the windex sit for a few seconds, then use folded paper towel to get rid of nose smudges and hand prints, then spray again, flip the paper towel over to the dry side and wipe quickly to get the windex to dry quickly.
Reminder: This is the extent of our window cleaning services, we are not professional window washers and do not pretend to be. We are happy to take care of the smudges and nose prints to the best of our ability with as little streaks as possible.
S.O.S. Pads
These little balls of joy are so handy in the kitchen and bathroom! S.O.S. pads are essentially dried soap and steel wool. My mother used to use these around the house and I rediscovered them when I started cleaning as an adult. They work perfectly for removing cooked on food from gas stove top grates. They are also great for removing grease spots on the inside of hood ranges.
The best and most surprising use I have found for S.O.S. pads is for hard water on glass. Tired of my own foggy glass on my shower door, I discovered that this handy kitchen scrubber worked magic on glass! I always use light pressure when I use this tool, but I have yet to scratch glass using this product.
I start by getting the pad wet, but not dripping, and run the pad in circles starting from top to bottom. The bottom of shower doors are typically the worst so sometimes its takes a few runs at the bottom. I add water a few times to the pad to keep it lubricated. I usually Windex the door heavily after and wipe clean with paper towels. Then if there are any spots left, I repeat the process.
This process is so satisfying! If you have hard water, consider getting a squeegee and wiping the glass clean after showers and you won’t have to use the S.O.S. pad all that often.
Did I also mention they are super cheap?! Who knew people could get so excited about cleaning products!
Caution: Do not use steel wool on porcelain surfaces like bathtubs or toilets, it will scratch the finish and stain the surface. Always spot test products before using them in a small unseen area. When it doubt, research the product first or call Soap Bubble Cleaning at (303) 913-8627 and I will try my best to help you.
Weiman Products
Weiman makes a variety of cleaners and I love all of their products.
Stainless Steel Cleaner:
Weiman seems to have the best formula for stainless steel cleaner. Simply spay on and use a microfiber towel, going with the grain, and gently wipe clean.
Stove Top Cleaner:
Weiman offers two glass stove top products that I keep on hand at all times. The first is Weiman Daily Glass Stove Cleaner. This is a great water based spray to wipe messes after a meal and in-between uses. I spray and use a paper towel to wipe off the stove top.
It is inevitable that pasta will boil over or your parter will attempt to flip a pancake using only the pan and FAIL. About once a week I pull out Weiman’s Heavy Duty Stove Top Cleaner and Polish and a razor blade and set to work to tackle the ring of build up. I won’t go into detail here, but check out my post on how to clean a glass cook top stove.
Magic Erasers
These magic sponges are simply awesome and mind boggling! The other day I was cleaning a plastic bathtub in a move out clean and I was struggling to get the tiny grooves at bottom of the tub clean. I was on my third bathroom cleaner when I asked myself, “Did I even try a magic eraser?” I ran to my cleaning kit, found the pristine little square of magic, and dived back to the tub and wallah! The tub floor was clean in minutes.
I only buy brand name Magic Erasers. I have tried Wal-Mart’s brand before and the cleaning quality is the same but the sponge material is not. They fall apart quickly and then you are stuck picking up all the little pieces after you are done. There is a price difference, but if you can’t tell I splurge on cleaning supplies.
Not Pictured: Magic Erasers missed photo day! Time to head to the store!
KABOOM!
Kaboom works great on bathroom surfaces. A client turned me on to this product. Avoid using it on porcelain and slate showers since it is slightly acidic. If you pair it with a magic eraser it also works as a great to remove hard water stains.
Pledge Anti Bacterial Multi Surface Cleaner
I like all Pledge products, but this one is my favorite because it doesn’t have the same slippery quality as normal Pledge. As a kid we used to play a game where we would Pledge the dining room table and rocket the salt and pepper shakers across the table and see who could gather the most speed. At Soap Bubble, we’re just dusting, not trying to make your bobble head collection an ice rink.
We pair it with a clean microfiber cloth and works great on all surfaces. It is perfect for removing dust and fingerprints and giving surfaces a little shine. We do carry both Pledge Multi Surface and regular Pledge just in case you do need a piece of furniture polished.
Mrs. Meyer’s Multi-Surface Cleaner
If I could only pick one, I would pick Mrs. Meyer’s Multi-Surface Cleaner in Lemon Verbena scent. I love this on countertops, cabinets, and other daily use surfaces. I will sometimes use a cap full mixed with water and mop the floors with it.
Dawn Dish Soap
Dawn Dish Soap is a staple in the cleaning world. The science behind soap is amazing and I’m not sure if I could make it a single day without it. Dish soap is safe on every surface and cuts through grease and grime easily.
Bona and Murphy’s Oil Soap
I use Bona Wood Cleaner and Murphy’s Oil Soap interchangeably or if a client requests one over the other. Bona is great for weekly or bi-weekly clients who regularly have their floors cleaned. If it has been a while since a wood floor have been cleaned I will use Murphy’s Oil Soap and that usually removes the dirt and grime build up. I would then maintain with Bona. Using sprayer mop with a few interchangeable microfiber cloths seems to work best.
Apologies for the battered bottle-clearly it is loved!
Bar Keeper’s Friend
Powder you can depend on! I love using Bar Keeper’s Friend on surfaces like kitchen sinks and tile grout. A little bit of this stuff, water, and a good scrub brush can do wonders! My favorite use is for grout that has been neglected for a while. I get on hands and knees, use a tile brush and sprinkle bar keeper’s friend and some water to make a paste and scrub. This process is a little time consuming and requires lots of rinsing but beautiful grout is the reward!
Bar Keeper’s Friend is also perfect for restoring a porcelain sink back to its original state.
Clorox Clinging Bleach Gel
I believe that using green cleaners are better for the health of your family but I do not feel that toilets deserve that luxury. If you would like to see my top ten natural cleaners click here.
KILL THOSE GERMS! I use bleach products on toilets, let it sit, and then use the scrubber and paper towels to clean the bowl and exterior surfaces. Sometimes I use straight Clorox and spray aggressively and scrub and flush the toilet them use the cling gel to clean again.
Cling Gel works great because you have to scrub it in order to remove it from the sides of the bowl. The spout is also a nifty invention for getting the product where you need it to go.