@GoCleanCo vs Clean Mama

[@pamelaschafer9577]

You're to the point, clear, and very entertaining. I am particularly thrilled with any videos that are generally less than 10 minutes! Not because I get bored or am not interested in the content. I just have very limited time that I can spend online and these are so perfect for sitting down when I have a break. I will watch these every time over something that is longer with the same information 😊. Hugs!

[@MinimalistHome]

Wonderful! 💕✅💪🏼

[@claireifyyourplans9978]

Your channel is exactly what I've been looking for! A working mother, minimalism/cleaning, and science-based!

[@MinimalistHome]

That's so awesome! I am happy to hear that you enjoy the science-based part too! Thanks so much Claire!

[@SusieReyes13]

Right?!!!!

[@MinimalistHome]

@@SusieReyes13 🙂

[@Dennise_Who]

Great video! I have granite countertops in my kitchen and one bathroom and I use 70% rubbing alcohol a few drops of Dawn (surfactant) to disinfect them without damaging the surface.

[@MinimalistHome]

Thanks!

[@lindaoberholzer1464]

I'm disabled tried dozens of cleaning routines with clean mamma I even get an hour to rest everyday love her system

[@MinimalistHome]

Yes, she’s great

[@AmandaBaias]

I enjoy these comparison videos. They are really helpful and they save us a lot of time. Thanks for doing the research and presenting each option so clearly!

[@MinimalistHome]

I am so glad you like them Amanda! I appreciate you taking the time to comment too! Thanks for watching.

[@moni3634]

Thanks for your Video...I do have to tell you though that it is absolutly Not Necessary!!! To use bleach or anything strong cleaning products in a private household. As i worked years AS a midwife in hospital ( my husband is doctor of Chirurgie,sorry dont know the exact right word in english 😀)i can assure you that even toilets need just to be cleaned with a neutral cleaner and a bit vinegar.the problem with bleach dayly or only from time to time is that germs survive anyway and become resistant.on the other hand we studied that every household has their own good germs ( bacteria and germs are good and important...we have 3 Kilos of them in our body!!!) And that the major advatage of a house delivery is that the family germs are not harming!! The University of Heidelberg taught us that....so just dont be afraid and tell others too! Bleach causes allergies! Love ❤️

[@MinimalistHome]

I do agree! I only use bleach from time to time now! Thanks for the information though, I do appreciate it!

[@abigailhill1166]

Clean my space is probably the best channel I've seen for cleaning tips and ethical products to use she very much a create your own. Her name is Melissa and she is brilliant!!

[@MinimalistHome]

I love Melissa too!

[@joofark]

I know you don't like Easy Off Oven Cleaner, and I don't know what you think about ammonia, but I used to put my oven racks and stove top racks and trays into a black garbage bag, took them outside, poured in some ammonia, closed that bag with a twist tie, and left the bag in the sun for awhile. A few hours later, I went out, hosed off the items, and they were clean!

[@MinimalistHome]

Oooh! I liked this!

[@blessedmama8133]

I just started the clean mama routine and it’s going great! What were you using in you me video to clean your baseboards? Thanks!

[@thebluebirdsings8]

I just found your channel. I'm binge-watching everything. I'm a new mom and totally overwhelmed and I'm so happy I found your channel!

[@MinimalistHome]

That's awesome Mary Ellen! I'm glad to help and you enjoy your little baby!

[@ruthdennisKnits]

I’m 70 and Tide was always in our home. My dad’s work was very grimy,dusty and dirty so he washed his hair with tide‼️

[@michelleb6395]

I reuse Method spray bottles. Not one has failed me yet!

[@MinimalistHome]

Totally!! I'm a sucker for pretty things, so I was tempted with those beautiful glass ones!

[@fishheads08]

Okay talking about natural cleaners... I love that you have the knowledge about this. I am an avid follower of Clean Mama (for, like, years!!) I have done her homemade cleaners -- I still use her glass cleaner in fact. But for the "better" cleaning, I have gone to The Better Life all purpose cleaner. My understanding is that their cleaners will kill the bacteria. Do you have any knowledge on that? I'd be curious your thoughts about those. I very sparingly use bleach because, even though I know it will kill things, my husband is very sensitive to it. I have gone to these because they don't seem to bother him. Also, how about the steam cleaners? I have one that I use as well. That sucker CLEANS! Wow.

[@MinimalistHome]

Oooh! Thanks for sharing! I'll have to check the better life out!

[@bmoremom8458]

I’ve reduced my household cleaners to multipurpose: diluted Dawn dishwashing in spray bottle, hydrogen peroxide in spray bottle and Bar keepers friend liquid for kitchen, tiles, porcelains, metal fixtures.

[@MinimalistHome]

Oh! That sounds like a great cleaner too!

[@heidiosterhage1591]

Love this comparison! I use the clean mama mirror cleaner and her routine, but I use Force of Nature for the sanitizing I want like bleach but that’s non toxic!

[@MinimalistHome]

I'm going to have to look into that Heidi! Thank you!

[@reneenewcomb8344]

I, too, use Force of Nature for the times here and there when I do want to disinfect or sanitize something. I have been using it for almost 1 year now and really like it!

[@aprilhigham5917]

BTW I found 6 glass bottles for $13! On Amazon! I also wanted the bottles but 2 for $10 was too expensive and I got blue colored ones because that sounded more fun!

[@MinimalistHome]

Oooooohhhhhh! 😀 Thanks!

[@mrsmichelledaniels]

I have to say I agree I think using a mix of both works best. I also don’t trust my kids bathroom Hahahha. Love these videos. Would love to see you do maybe a side by side comparison? Or even a video about how you incorporate both? Or a video on your cleaning products for each room? I feel like I have to many.

[@MinimalistHome]

Yes, I think I will be doing a video about my routine and how to incorporate...interesting idea about the side by side too!! Thanks Michelle!

[@kimwilliams3088]

I love your channel Robyn! When you are using bleach in your bathrooms, what ratio bleach to water do you use?

[@MinimalistHome]

A good ratio is about 1 part bleach to 9 parts water. It isn't really necessary most of the time, but when people are sick or you have little boys who are having "issues" then I like to break out the bleach!

[@notjustanybeth]

Borax. I put a little Borax and a little dish soap in dishpan of warm water and it cleans greasy gunk. I use it for my stove and the range hood. I use eco friendly dish soaps, but I have to admit that Dawn is great. I use it for hand washing bras. 😝

[@MinimalistHome]

Oooh, good tips! Thanks Beth

[@hopemedland9475]

You should check out “ clean my space” and her three wave system

[@MinimalistHome]

Oh I didn't even know she had a system! I will! check it out!

[@wendytaylor779]

Best I’ve found so far

[@elusivecallie]

You mention her recipe for vinegar based cleaners isn't the right concentration. What do you feel the right concentration is?

[@MinimalistHome]

Hey Diana, as a cleaner, it can be used as a 1:1 dilution if you like, less is fine (if it is actually cleaning well), but sadly is not a great disinfectant. It can also be hard on your hands and lungs, so be careful.

[@xavthomas]

I tried looking this up after watching the video. I couldn't find anything that said there is a concentration as good as bleach or one that would be recommended for disinfecting (vs cleaning). The main points seem to be around the level of acidity, so cleaning vinegar would therefore kill more germs than the salad stuff. On the other hand, if the point in disinfecting is to keep people from getting sick then it is important to note that some level of dirt in your home is actually protective. Having low-level immune responses keeps your immune system in check and clears out any nasties that might be flying under the radar. This is one of several reasons why living in a less hygienic space is correlated with lower rates of cancer. Another reason is less exposure to toxic chemicals, like bleach.

[@Rtyoepndnf4]

Your house is absolutely beautiful!

[@MinimalistHome]

You are so sweet! Thank you!

[@thebatmom]

How long do you need to keep the bleach n tide on surfaces to disinfect, also how long can you keep it in a spray bottle before its loses its compounds?

[@MinimalistHome]

10 minutes ✅💪🏼

[@thebatmom]

@@MinimalistHome who has 10 minutes when having to clean property's fast, is there anything that can speed it up or a cleaner that you would recommend that would be effecient and effective

[@bernaclischurchill4463]

Interesting video, and a general observation. Lately and since the onset of Martha Stewart like home/organizing, & decorating gurus, I have noticed that there are a lot of 'clean your house' videos on YT, and this is surprising to me. Our parents, grandparents and great grand parents did not require any info on keeping and taking care of their homes or possessions, cooking, etc, but it seems that people now do. My mother,& grandmother are long gone now, but they worked (outside of the home on 40 hr) a week jobs, and kept extremely well ordered homes. Thus, my question is, what is wrong with people now? Why were they able to do what needed to be done, with no outside help, and less mechanical gadgets and we cannot. We even have machines that vacuum for us, and we still cannot keep our floors clean and/or our houses in order it seems. Seriously, if my parents, & grand parents were alive today, they would laugh at everyone. Ms. B. Churchill

[@MinimalistHome]

Well, there could be a few reasons: 1. We have too much stuff in our house and have to manage it 2. Women work both inside and outside of the house 3. Children are over-scheduled and over-committed which keeps parents over-committed.

[@xavthomas]

I think you are forgetting that there used to be a huge industry of magazines, books and newspaper columns aimed at women that were all about how to keep a better house! There were even schools that women went to for training in homemaking. Housekeepers did professional apprenticeships. This is not new. It is a tale as old as time.

[@toomanymarys7355]

Tons of people lived in filth and clutter back then. But cobsumer goods weren't as cheap so it took longer to acquire clutter.

[@toomanymarys7355]

​@@xavthomas Literally the magazine Better Housekeeping! And tons of others.

[@annrogers8129]

I do use bleach on my counters as I have 3 cats, two kittens and I older cat. They scamper all over my counters! You can’t keep cats off surfaces!! Where ever their little paws have been ( litter boxes eww), will be tracked on the counters, hence the bleach!!

[@MinimalistHome]

Ugh! Cats! If you can get enough double sided tape, that would FREAK them out when they jump up!

[@inapickle4971]

I love cleaning with bleach but I’ve ruined soooo many clothes when using it 😂

[@MinimalistHome]

Yes, me too. I have to remind myself to go change when I'm using it. Thanks for watching Ina!

[@marthaneudorf1899]

At times I have worn a cleaning apron. It saves the clothes.

[@krislewis9942]

Just found your channel. Love the videos. You are so funny. Have you checked out Norwex products? I'd be interested to see your take on the efficacy of the embedded silver?

[@MinimalistHome]

Hey Red! I have not tried, but have almost bought it a few times

[@nancyreeves5556]

I have had the cozi app forever it seems. How can I get the clean mama part of it?

[@MinimalistHome]

I'm not sure, but check her website. There's information about it on there.

[@nancyreeves5556]

@@MinimalistHome thank you!

[@midlife_minimalist]

That vinegar and dawn recipe everyone raves about for showers is toxic to my lungs. Not sure how people can stand it. It’s also too soapy. Never heard of gocleanco but then I’m not too into Instagram. I guess I’ll have to check them out.

[@MinimalistHome]

Yes, they're great! Use what works for you! You might find the bleach that Go Clean Co uses a bit harsh to the lungs as well. I also use Method sometimes too!

[@alaneellison-medicraft5896]

Try Norwex's Oven Cleaner. ;) Totally blows my mind and cleans my oven.

[@MinimalistHome]

Cool Alane! I think I will try that! Thanks!

[@thecove4770]

I read in the British Medical Journal years ago that there was an observable-but-mysterious link between affluence, “excessive” use of bleach, and childhood leukaemia. It remains to be seen whether the diseases are linked with the bleach or perhaps moulds, which are often treated with bleach.

[@MinimalistHome]

Thanks for sharing. Have you seen any recent data as well?

[@toomanymarys7355]

Childhood cancers are linked to few fevers in infancy and young childhood. Fevers help thr body destroy cancer. This was established in the 1800s. Please don't spread misinformation.

[@sunnyshowers7007]

OMG OMG I got a shout-out! OMG OMG!

[@MinimalistHome]

You my girl Boo!

[@Stumpybear7640]

Love your tshirt x

[@MinimalistHome]

Oh thank you!

[@judifreeland4600]

Yessssssss bleach in the kids bathroom!! ALL BATHROOMS hahah!!!

[@MinimalistHome]

They sure need it sometimes eh!

[@geraldinemcardle2418]

Fly lady

[@wife97]

Sorry, this RN is not giving up bleach, peroxide, and vinegar. Thumbs down.

[@MinimalistHome]

🧽 I use them too (except peroxide)

[@wife97]

@@MinimalistHome peroxide is great for removing blood stains!