*NEVER* Buy These 12 Very Common Cleaning Items (do this instead!)

[@tarynmaria_]

Today I'm sharing 12 very common cleaning items you should never buy - and what to do instead! Click here for a clean & tidy home www.youtube.com/@tarynmaria_?sub_confirmation=1 Join my mailing list for emails that will make your life easier! eepurl.com/iB2aE2 Items shown: Essential oil diffuser: amzn.to/3VpUytM Essential oils: amzn.to/3TprKih I found this reusable/washable duster pad for my Swiffer duster on Etsy! www.etsy.com/listing/1023593605/swiffer-duster-pad-eco-friendly-washable?ga_order=most_relevant&ga_search_type=all&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_search_query=swiffer+duster+reusable&ref=sr_gallery-1-12&pro=1&sts=1&organic_search_click=1&variation0=2019992628&variation1=2230167044 Seventh Generation dishwasher powder: amzn.to/3xaTLCG J.R. Watkins Gel Hand Soap Refill: amzn.to/4abU66J

[@lilolmecj]

I am so glad I own a Little Green Clean Machine! I have used it hundreds of times for pet accidents. I would never pour the water down a sink, either the toilet or out the back door.

[@tarynmaria_]

Thank you for sharing!

[@stacymcintyre1796]

We use ours for pet stains too.

[@mika72.-Bois]

In Australia all laundry rooms have a laundry tub (ie a large sink) in addition the washing machine and dryer. This is a great place to tip dirty water. And in fine weather clothes are dried on the outside clothes line.

[@jeanbarden7509]

Luv mine

[@normathompson8011]

My plumber recommended filling my sink up with hot water every week and let it drain. Does wonders for the pipes.

[@tarynmaria_]

Thank you for sharing!

[@peacenloveforall6]

I think this works for the bathtub, too. The last time they were here, they had to come back and they did just that from the tub and shower. Well, they just let it run for a bt.

[@aprilcharter9926]

My dad taught me this! Helps get rid of the mold smell, I also pour bleach down once in a while and let it sit. Can also do baking soda and then wash it down with vinegar

[@normathompson8011]

It is recommended to use hot water as well.

[@SL-fu7sh]

I have a carpet cleaner and it’s fantastic! I clean my rugs 3 times a year! My rugs are 20 years old and still beautiful!

[@tarynmaria_]

That is awesome!

[@BeTrue05]

That Bissel is not a carpet steamer it is a carpet cleaner. I have had mine for years and I love it to spot clean

[@tarynmaria_]

Thank you for watching!

[@Elizabeth-tn3su]

When you have kids and pet it’s a must. Love it to get stains out!

[@betholabecker3219]

I use it on upholstery.

[@kellyanne7225]

Yes! We love ours too. It does work! 👍🏼

[@elizabethdemerchant6408]

I had an appliance repair technician tell me to never use the self clean feature of my oven. He said that there are certain parts in the back panel of stoves that often melt or are otherwise destroyed by the extreme high heat of the self cleaning function. He also said that he saw many stoves needing repairs because of this. I trust this technician because he has serviced many appliances for me over the years, and has never given me bad advice. All of his tips have been so helpful. If he says don't use self-clean, you can be sure it is for good reason. Personally, I use baking soda moistened with dish liquid, give it some "dwell time", and then scrub away with a cold Scrub Daddy sponge. Just be sure to rinse very well. And then rinse again.

[@tarynmaria_]

Wow interesting! Thank you for sharing!

[@pianogalRN]

So good to know about self-cleaning feature which I've been too chicken to use all these years. But lately was thinking maybe it would make my job easier. Well forget that! Thank you!

[@blairs4033]

I am not surprised by what the technician said. I used the self clean function once and it burned 2 spots on the top of the door . It didn't seem to do any actual cleaning inside the oven either. I thought I might be able to get the spots off, or at least fade the discoloration but, nope. Very disappointing. I don't know if my experience was just a freak thing or not, but I'm not taking any chances. Thanks for sharing.

[@angelabluebird609]

Yes, the natural solution works VERY well!

[@lindadodson1586]

I've had my self-cleaning oven since 1992 and have used the self-cleaning feature regularly without any issues.

[@GumboGirl13]

Thank you for caring about our planet and for the health and well-being of humans. ♥

[@tarynmaria_]

Thank you so much! ❤

[@dawnsullivan6794]

I so agree with you Taryn! I see others on KZbin that have a different trendy spray cleaner for every surface. I find that a spray bottle with equal parts water , vinegar and a little dish soap does a great job on just about every surface in my house. It’s safe, affordable and takes up much less space. Thanks for these suggestions. I hope you have a great weekend. 🤗❤️🙏🏻

[@tarynmaria_]

Thank you so much, Dawn! And you have an amazing weekend too 😊❤

[@pianogalRN]

Thank you for the tip. Do you use it on mirrors and glass too??

[@tarynmaria_]

I do!@@pianogalRN

[@alexguerra1668]

💯 Sheeesh 😅! Forreal, that’s all too much . Keep it simple 👍 for your brain too 🧠 Decision overload: no thanks! 🙏🏼

[@crazy4disneypooh]

With 4 kids and 2 dogs I need my carpet shampooer. not cost efficient or convenient to have a company come and steam clean my carpets every time there's a small mess.

[@tarynmaria_]

Thank you for sharing!

[@MrsRia79]

Glad I’m not alone 😂❤

[@mrshadenoughofallthis911]

I agree. I vacuum every day. But when I use my carpet cleaner, what looks like about half a cat is sucked up in fur. I have one double coated cat and she sheds a lot. The water is clear. It is never brown but the amount of fur is ridiculous!

[@emms443]

I was just planning to buy a Green Machine. 😊 Years ago, the furniture company sent someone to clean my couch (I bought a package through them ), they showed up with a Green Machine that cost less than the cleaning package I bought. 🙃

[@tarynmaria_]

So funny about the company! I’ve never used the Green Machine itself - mine was similar but I just never felt it worked that well. Let me know if you like it!

[@katherinenelson5905]

The Green Machine is great for spot cleaning! Saved a ton of money over the years, ours is at lease 15 years old and has paid for itself thousands of times over. Would I clean my whole couch with it, no. Spot clean a spill or mess, absolutely!

[@HeyJudeThrifting]

My appliance repair guy (who we’ve used for decades and trust) says never use the self cleaning setting on ovens. It shortens the life of the oven and he is busiest just before thanksgiving when everyone cleans their ovens before the big day and then their ovens go out. As far as carpet cleaners (not a steamer - not sure of difference) but as someone with pets, the amount of hair and dirt that is removed is incredible. Professionals are pricey and I can shampoo myself several times a year. I gifted both my grown kids a carpet cleaner when they both moved out to their own places. I agree with all the other recommendations! I do love your content!😊

[@tarynmaria_]

Thank you so much for sharing all of this! And great to know about the self cleaning feature!

[@DianaEnkelis-hq6ze]

Our plumber told us not to use dishwasher pods with the plastic wrap. They mess up the dishwasher

[@saramations]

I think your plumber is full of it.

[@tarynmaria_]

Thank you!

[@deborasmith5191]

My repair person said to run your hot water first and make sure it is hot before using the pods. That way it breaks down the outer layer, otherwise it could create issues. I asked because my hubby recently started buying them. We trust him. He also says that the newer appliances are crap.

[@jennyjenkins877]

I have memories of my mom cleaning our linoleum kitchen floors with ammonia and crying because the fumes were so awful. She used other harsh products like bleach that did a lot of damage to her lungs too. Thankfully, she's still with us but she went from a diagnosis of asthma (that wasn't responsive to inhalers, telling me it was just straight up lung damage) in her middle years, to being very susceptible to pneumonia and now diagnosed with COPD as a senior. I learned some good tips from her as well, like using a cloth with soapy water instead of spraying a cleaner that gets inhaled. My daughter used to make fun of me for being "crunchy" but, now that she has a bunny, she understands the need for toxin-free cleaners. 🐇 My journey toward becoming an eco minimalist has had some bumps along the way and I'm not quite there yet. I thought I was doing such a great thing switching to laundry detergent sheets but they contain a type of plastic called polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) that, similar to laundry and dishwasher pods, is not completely biodegradable everywhere. A certain bacteria has to be present in the wastewater treatment process to fully break it down. I had also purchased a bulk supply of microfiber cloths before I learned that they shed microplastics that aren't totally removed from our tap water but I will use these things up before moving on to better options. A final thought to anyone else who is interested in making more environmentally friendly choices - try your best to avoid synthetic fabrics in your clothing and linens (acrylic, polyester fleece, etc.) because of that same issue of shedding microplastics when laundered.

[@tarynmaria_]

Thank you so much for sharing all of this, Jenny! My mom has COPD too!!

[@tammyc1812]

I've never used oven cleaner, the best thing I've found is just to use a paste as soon as the mess is made, before it gets baked on. It might be a pain to do it right now, but it beats all the scrubbing that it takes later. I'm sitting home having a day to myself while my husband is at his sister's house. I don't know what she uses to cover the smells in her house, but something that takes away your ability to smell anything but that stuff for 3 days is not good and I refuse to go back over there unless I don't have any choice. When my husband gets home, he knows he has to go straight to the shower bc I can't stand the smell that's attached to him. I'm also looking for an alternative to cascade. I'm with you on the antibacterial soap.

[@tarynmaria_]

Oh wow - that would drive me crazy too!

[@Kat-n-Ollie]

I agree with most of your suggestions, especially hose that have bad chemicals. They are finding microplastics in our blood too.

[@tarynmaria_]

Yes! I read the other day they are finding them in people's brains and lungs! :(

[@jennifershaw4756]

I really appreciate the environmental spin on this video. More people need to know that there are some natural ways to clean that work amazing and save you lots of money. I do disagree with the home steam cleaners. I do agree that the professionals do a much more effective job, but as a person who keeps dogs, I'd be calling the guy about once a week! The home machines get up far more than I can by hand. It gets us through until we call to have all the carpets shampooed. Also, I'm not sure what my 3 year old stainless steel fridge is made with but my norwex cloth or vinegar solution leaves it streaky. The only thing that works is the actual stainless steel cleaner. Luckily I found an environmental one here in Canada. Myni, which is very similar to the American brand Blueland. I love your videos! Keep on sharing that environmental message! Our planet needs some love these days.

[@tarynmaria_]

Thank you so much for your amazing comment!!

[@franchettedubose-burgess248]

Try hanging out w/ Creme or Cream of Tartar. It cleans stainless steel, rust, etc.

[@pianogalRN]

One of my plumbing co. plumbers told me quietly I needn't have called them for the tub drain, but to flush with baking soda and vinegar on a weekly basis Also to use a Shroom strainer made for bathtub drains.

[@tarynmaria_]

Good to know!

[@doribrown8402]

Recommendation: the tub or shower "Shroom". I've saved hours unplugging my drains using these and have found them (based on size) at TJ Max for $10 or less.

[@tarynmaria_]

Cool, thanks for that!!

[@deedouglas636]

Great tips. I already follow most of these because of my asthma!

[@tarynmaria_]

Thank you! 😊

[@lynnettawilliams2138]

I use vinagar dish soap spray after ive warmed up my oven and baking soda after it cools down sitsawhile and scrub a little it works amazing for me

[@tarynmaria_]

Great tip!

[@Kate.g.]

The selfcleaner oven is not recommandate by repair people. The repairman, 2 years ago, came the repair my break oven because de panel became too hot and « toast » control bord 😅 The repairman says it’s normal, that always happen (every company). He said « selfcleanser is horrible for oven and for people… and it’s the reason #1 why oven break 😅 ». Super video 💛 and nice trick !

[@tarynmaria_]

Ahh good to know! Thank you so much!!😊

[@CarlaQuattlebaum]

If self-cleaning ovens do more harm than good, why the heck do the manufacturers make them with that function? I read an earlier comment that the appliance repairman is pretty busy before Thanksgiving because everyone self-cleans the over before turkey day and then something malfunctions?? Next time I have to buy a stove, I'll remember to skip the ones with the self-cleaning function. Luckily, I live in an apartment, and the stove was new when I moved in, but didn't have all the bells and whistles. Looks like one of those bells or whistles isn't actually necessary.

[@angelastein7724]

Thanks for talking about microplastics. Yes plasticy dishwasher/ laundry pods are terrible. Also microfiber cloths cause A LOT of microplastics as well.

[@tarynmaria_]

Yes! I’ve stopped using them as much and am switching to cotton. I didn’t know that when I first started using them :(

[@kulmeensharma8995]

Also, the laundry sheets have PVC (plastic) as well…I just either make my own concoction or buy Molly’s Suds or use Castile soap.

[@angelastein7724]

@@kulmeensharma8995 thanks

[@TrineDaely]

Enzyme cleaner for pipes gets organic stuff like grease, hair, etc. Great for maintaining pipes. Zep works really well for me and it's used in restaurants, too. *All* essential oils are bad for pets, especially cats! I use an old spice bottle with the shaker top and put actual crumbled bay leaves or whole cloves in it. Dawn Powerwash cleans shower tiles and most walls very well. Trying it on kitchen floor tile next.

[@tarynmaria_]

Good to know! Thank you!

[@debbie1483]

New here! Great tips and glad to hear I can don’t need using so many of the things…pods for one. Glad I’m almost out, will try something new. Never use self cleaning oven. Made me nervous the first time I used and stopped years ago.

[@tarynmaria_]

Welcome Debbie! Thank you and I'm so glad you are here!

[@YoSpiff]

I agree on the products designed to make you keep buying supplies, like the Swiffer you mention. I recently bought a similar device from O'Cedar, their Promist Spray Mop, but it uses your own choice of cleaner and has reusable heavy duty mop heads that can go in the washer. I've taken to using inexpensive store brand powder (in a cardboard box) in my dishwasher and it seems to work just as well as the expensive name brand tablets I used to use.

[@tarynmaria_]

Thanks for sharing! I’ll have to try some different powders!

[@kimberlyacor1586]

My sister and I make our own powdered laundry soap and use wool dryer balls with essential oils.

[@tarynmaria_]

I am so going to try that one day!

[@kathym.9140]

Since we have a bird, I completely agree with you on many of the products. Self-cleaning ovens and oven spray cleaners can kill your pet bird. I did want to add that if you have pet birds, please do not use essential oils in an oil diffuser. Not only do I have a pet bird, but I also work in guinea pig rescue, and essential oils are very toxic to small animals. They are probably fine if you have a dog, but please avoid them with any type of small animal such as guinea pigs, hamsters, chinchillas and rabbits. My husband definitely agrees with you on drain cleaners. He said they are so bad for your pipes. We seldom have a problem, but if we do, he uses a snake. When you were talking about the toilet tank, it reminded me of when my friend's husband put bleach into all three of their toilet tanks. It completely destroyed all the workings of the toilet. They had to replace all three of their toilets. When she asked him why he did that, he said he always heard that you could use bleach to clean your toilet. She told him, that's in your toilet bowl, not your toilet tank. That was an expensive mistake.

[@tarynmaria_]

Oh wow that is an expensive mistake! But a good warning because I could see how you could think it would be fine to do!

[@ShadeMiller]

if you have cats = *do not use peppermint oil!!!!*

[@Blackflyer1]

Essential oils are also many times an allergin for humans.

[@Gaius_Sinstone]

Essential oils shouldn’t be used around cats or ferrets either, to add to your list. It’s toxic to their tiny respiratory systems regardless of what type of oil is used. Tbh I don’t see how they’re any safer for humans than any other scented product either. 🤷

[@tarynmaria_]

@@Gaius_Sinstone Thanks for sharing! And I would agree about humans too - maybe you can use oils briefly or occasionally but not all day every day for sure!

[@arizonashopper5095]

Ask any appliance store... self-clean is very bad for your oven. They weren't made to run at 500⁰, so every time you run it, it will shorten the oven's life.

[@tarynmaria_]

Thank you!

[@dylnjac]

Wow, this kind of blows me away because I make sourdough bread in a cast iron Dutch oven that needs to be preheated to 500° for 2 hours before even putting the dough in!

[@rebeccawenzel592]

Recently switched to powdered laundry detergent in a box to avoid the "plastic" jugs. Will be taking your advice on the dish detergent! Currently using the pods. Thanks for your great videos!

[@tarynmaria_]

Awesome! And you are so welcome!!

[@beverlythomas5064]

I remember when powder in the box was the only kind of laundry detergent we had.

[@littlemom2070]

Very good video! Another reason I don’t use laundry pods is for the times I do a smaller load. I like to have control over how much detergent I use. And I haven’t used antibacterial soap for ages for the reason you mentioned. Ordinary soap does a great job of cleaning hands and washing away germs. Must caution people about using vinegar on stone and granite countertops - will eventually eat away at the finish.

[@tarynmaria_]

Good point about the detergent, thank you so much!

[@TW-qu9pv]

Thank you for mentioning the research needed before using EO around pets. Lots are unsafe for use around cats.

[@tarynmaria_]

Thank you! :)

[@dominikalapisova5366]

Thank you for the tips :) I have a swiffer duster as well but I am buying the cheap version of them from Amazon and I actually wash them in the washing machine. They get bit funny but still works just fine.

[@tarynmaria_]

Thank you! And great tip about washing the duster!!

[@barbaracarr17]

Thank you so much for this! This message is so important to our environment. It's hard to believe that so many of these toxic and destructive products keep being manufactured and marketed to us.

[@tarynmaria_]

I so agree! I have a video coming out this summer about toxic cleaning products - I think it's so important to share this stuff!

[@dorafisher7084]

Thank you. For this video I really enjoyed learning about these products not to use and what to do instead. Have a wonderful Easter weekend.

[@tarynmaria_]

You are so welcome! Happy Easter to you!

[@twittlypoo]

My oven never gets too bad but I get it professionally cleaned once a year (that is about right for me!). They use safe products and clean everything properly by taking the oven to bits etc. I do of course wipe it out in between ! If I used the oven more I would get the professional in more often.

[@tarynmaria_]

Thank you for sharing!

[@kg811]

I had no idea there was such a thing. Thanks for the tip.

[@aSdfgfgish]

I really like the disposable toilet wand and attachment. The Green Machine was a big waste of money though. Just don't understand what people love about it. Also, I use rags to clean (used to use paper towels), then thoroughly rinse them, ring them, hang them to dry, then pile them until there is enough to wash.

[@tarynmaria_]

Awesome! 😊

[@kimberlydeprey]

Swifter….uggg no good! Just today my microfiber mop arrived from Amazon. Comes with 3 beautiful heavy duty microfiber washable cloths. I can use simple dish soap and vinegar. My floor are shining!

[@tarynmaria_]

Yay awesome!

[@kellyanne7225]

I do like the toilet gel sticks. They smell nice when you open the lid. I SO agree with you on not buying the dumb extras, such as the Swiffer stuff. I have always thought those to be gimmicks. I only use vinegar and water on my floors too. Even though I loathe the smell of vinegar, I find it’s the best for cleaning EVERYTHING! 😊

[@tarynmaria_]

Yes, totally the best!

[@dianasimplifies]

UGH NO!!! Self cleaning feature is very toxic! I would use easy off bf I would turn that on. And I don't use easy off either. I use a cloth and some dish soap. Read up on it. It will kill a pet bird if you have one!! I even asked the guy who came to talk to us about a new oven for mom, he agreed with me self cleaning is very toxic! Sorry not trying to derail your video but I had to say something. I didn't know it either. I clean houses and my client kept running it while I was there. Gave me terrible headaches so I looked into it. Also it makes your house super hot. I thought I would burn up. I finally got rid of her as a client. 😢

[@tarynmaria_]

Oh interesting! I always use the Scrub Daddy Power Paste instead of the self clean because I agree - I agree it makes the house way too hot and smells pretty bad!

[@dianasimplifies]

@@tarynmaria_ I also always wondered why her oven was so dirty it needed this deep clean every 2 weeks LOL what on earth...wipe up spills as you go lol

[@tarynmaria_]

So true! I clean my oven maybe 2-3 times per year!@@dianasimplifies

[@dianasimplifies]

@@tarynmaria_ 🤣🤣🤣seems normal to me!

[@cindys9858]

Appliance repair people also recommend not using it, can damage your oven. After decades of never using it, first time I did, poof bye bye oven. Can give off carbon monoxide, especially in less ventilated kitchens or older ovens. Which may be while you had headaches. Also they have been known to catch fire.

[@audrablue515]

The best cleaner I’ve found is a mixture of 2 tablespoons of bicarb soda, a squirt of dishwashing liquid and water. It’s non toxic, cheap and easy to make and it cleans EVERYTHING. From grease to soap scum to clogged drains. Awesome

[@tarynmaria_]

Love that cleaning combo too!

[@RobbieGeorge-j9x]

That brass elephant on the background got my attention. I have one exactly like that. Thumbs up on the video.

[@tarynmaria_]

How cool!!

[@Marilyn-np2xh]

Agree on all these! Just a few comments. I never use the self cleaning feature in my electric oven, I’m too afraid of the high heat! If I’m baking something I think is going to spill over, I put a cookie sheet underneath it. Or I have read that you can get silicone pads to put on the bottom of your oven, since now they say not to put aluminum foil on the bottom of your oven. As for floor cleaners, I do use the Bona cleaner for hard surfaces on my sheet vinyl in my bathrooms. But I don’t use that on my LVP flooring because, yes, it does leave a film! So for my LVP I just use water and a microfiber mop. And for cleaning toilet tanks, a word of caution about using vinegar. I put some vinegar in a toilet tank with a toilet that wasn’t used, and a couple weeks later part of the rubber on the bolts on the bottom of the tank flaked off! The acid in the vinegar ate away at it, so I’m not sure about your citric acid if that might do it too. But be careful about parts in your tank that any type of acid could deteriorate.

[@tarynmaria_]

Thank you for sharing!! 😊

[@PhilipDonna1982]

Our LVP installers recommended Bona. I think it’s horrible. I was using it weekly to wash my floors with the Bona microfiber. I used a white towel to wipe up a water spill a day after washing the floor and the white towel was so dirty. I switched to Mrs Meyer concentrate diluted with warm water or Dawn and warm water.

[@allein1001]

I found some washable mop pads that fit on the swiffer head. Can use them wet or dry and just toss them in the washing machine.

[@tarynmaria_]

Awesome!

[@darlenestadler9051]

Oh my goodness, i had no idea how bad the self cleaning mechanism for the oven was. I will utilize the advised methods all of you peeps have suggested. Thank you!

[@brendasidmore2731]

Baking soda and vinegar is what I use for cleaning the oven and the drains.

[@tarynmaria_]

Love it!

[@maryanncarmody5646]

I don’t use the pods for laundry but I do for the dishwasher…..eewwwwww! Going back to the old stuff next time I need some. Thank you for these tips!

[@tarynmaria_]

You are so welcome! I'm on the powder for the dishwasher and really loving it. I didn't realize it before but the pods I was using was leaving a shiny film on my dishes and now I'm wondering what that was! It's much better now :)

[@trekkie-cat]

In Australia, we have a very popular multi-purpose cleaner called Koh. Environmentally safe, hypo-allergenic, vegan, no nasties. Brilliant cleaner!

[@tarynmaria_]

Sounds awesome!

[@lillygarfield4531]

I have horrible hard water stains on my toilet. I got the stains off with vinegar and used the bleach toilet tabs to prevent the stains from coming back in a couple of days.

[@sharonpoitra193]

Have been using that pink paste with pumice for toilets, tubs with compromise on them. Works very well!

[@lormor460]

I use Murphy’s oil soap (2 or 3 capfuls to a full capacity water filled bucket. Usually cleans pretty well and smells good. I don’t know if this is good or bad . And I paused your video to clean my stainless steel appliances just to time back and hear you say not to use those 😵. I use a natural enzyme cleaner for bathroom.. does that disinfect? I love your channel and this video! Thank you 🙏

[@tarynmaria_]

Aww thank you so much! And you can definitely use your stainless steel cleaner - it does work, I just find that I can use water + vinegar and get the same result!! I'm sure enzyme cleaners work great in the bathroom! 😊

[@susansweat9125]

WD-40 (spray a very small amount on a microfiber cloth) will do a better job on your stainless steel appliances than those cleaners "made for that" and will be less expensive. Pledge multi surface also works better than they do.

[@georgeedward1226]

Those Swiffer pads are really expensive too.

[@tarynmaria_]

Yes - so true!!

[@mya5683]

I use a ph neutral floor cleaner. It’s awesome, doesn’t have much of a smell, no rinse solution and no sticky residue. I believe can be used on any surface as well. For ovens and most other things, good ol baking soda and vinegar is wonderful. Any tough spots that need scrubbing pumice stone works great for those tough areas that do not lift even after sitting.

[@tarynmaria_]

Great tip!

[@jungbell]

The disposable toilet wand cleaners are the best, no comparison to at least 20 other options for cleaning the rim and the flush hole area. The off-brand ones you can get are very cheap. The same detergent that is ok for delicates and workout wear is the same you can use for babies-the key is that the detergent is a RESIDUE-FREE type of detergent.

[@tarynmaria_]

Thank you for sharing!

[@mdoe37]

I was able to get some of the wand cleaner ends from Temu pretty cheap. I only use them at the cabin for convenience.

[@jungbell]

@@mdoe37 yes Temu is great for this too.

[@beckystewart4423]

The only essential oils I will use is doTerra. Love your channel. New subscriber. ❤

[@tarynmaria_]

Welcome, I am so glad you're here! ❤

[@AhmetKaan]

Great video Taryn!

[@tarynmaria_]

Thank you!

[@Fae88856]

Excellent advice, Taryn!

[@tarynmaria_]

Thank you so much!

[@cherylkalsch5107]

Great video. Thanks Taryn❣️

[@tarynmaria_]

Thank you Cheryl! ❤

[@joannunemaker6332]

Good advice! Thank you!😊❤

[@tarynmaria_]

You are so welcome! 🤗❤️

[@margaretdyal1380]

I have a carpet cleaner which i find to be invaluable for cleaning up after pet mess!

[@rayshelld791]

I found out the hard way not to use any 'flushable' toilet wand cleaners. We moved from a public sewer system to a house with a septic tank. Had to have the tank pumped. There was a bunch of those flushable toilet cleaners clogging the pipe.

[@tarynmaria_]

Oh no! A few people have commented on here that you aren't supposed to flush those wands but that's what they do in the commercials (!) so it's very confusing!

[@lauralaforge558]

Septic scares me! When we got a house with septic, I don't even flush toilet paper anymore. Gross but less gross than septic tank problems lol..

[@christinegill3425]

​@@tarynmaria_you can buy the wands that you dont flush you just dispose of the end bit when you have finished with it in your bathroom bin,so it doesnt go down the toilet at all

[@susansweat9125]

Glycerin will unclog not only a drain but also a toilet. It is safe for people and the environment. It is commonly used in food products and cosmetics.

[@tarynmaria_]

Awesome, great to know!

[@chlexiel.1022]

All good tips. The carpet cleaner machine though is good for pet accidents because it pulls the liquid(pee) out of the carpet. That’s what I use mine for. Also, ikea had a fleece blanket that I cut up for swifter cloths. I brush off the pet hair w/ a small brush then toss in the laundry. I think a box of stiffer cloths is like $10 now? This blanket made tons so I gave a lot away🥰

[@tarynmaria_]

That's awesome about the blanket - what a great idea!!

[@lindadainard7629]

Hi, when you put citric acid in the toilet tank alwith warm water, did you empty the tank of water then add the warm water and citric acid...😊

[@tarynmaria_]

Hi! I shut the water off and then flushed the toilet and went from there. I didn't empty the tank otherwise :)

[@PhilipDonna1982]

We recently replaced our beyond repair gas wall oven. Unfortunately the broiler on the new gas oven is electric and on the inside of the main oven cavity. Our old wall oven had a broiler drawer under the oven portion and used gas to broil. I will not use the broiler feature on our new oven because I’ll never get it or the oven cavity clean. I actually wipe out my oven with warm water once a week to avoid using the self clean function or any oven cleaner. I also have a front load washer and didn’t know I could use laundry sheets. Finally, powered dishwasher soap always cakes up in our dishwasher. One more: how can anyone use Febreeze on their furniture or their clothes? I can’t imagine the residue that leaves behind.

[@tarynmaria_]

Thanks for sharing all of this! I’ve been using the laundry sheets for about 2 months now and so far so good - I haven’t had any build up issues :)

[@FanOblues51]

When Consumer Reports rated laundry detergents, the detergent sheets were at the bottom of the bunch. I had no success with baking soda + vinegar down slow drains, even with boiling water flush at the end.

[@mengruzhang4832]

I use the brand Blueland to avoid the nanoplastics. So far I think the products are good.

[@tarynmaria_]

Such a great company!

[@ElleMc67]

Walking down the laundry detergent isle these days can knock you out with the blast of synthetic perfumes they add to those dryer sheets. The smell lingers isles over. It's gotten out of control.

[@tarynmaria_]

Very true. My eyes even start burning!

[@ElleMc67]

I wish the environmental agency would ban this poison. I”m super sensitive like you too. Love your channel, great content))

[@katherinenelson5905]

Nope, that little green carpet cleaner is a carpet saver with sick animals or children. It doesn't get everything out but for quick it just happened spot cleaning it's a must. Saved thousands in carpet and professional carpet cleaning (still a must) over the years. I loved the toilet wands because my kids loved using it, $7 was totally worth it!

[@tarynmaria_]

Thank you for sharing!

[@lilolmecj]

You are supposed to remove your oven racks when using self clean. Normally I use the regular ( lye based) cleaner on the racks, place them on an old shower rack, or newspaper, on the back deck, hose them off later. I have been cleaning for 45 years, nothing out performs the lye based sprat, or brush on cleaner. Obviously read the precautions and follow, it is LYE BASED. It is very low/alkaline on the Ph scale, you need some vinegar on hand to rinse your arms with if you get over spray on your arms. You will feel a bit of stinging.

[@trekkie-cat]

I use Earth Choice laundry pods.

[@normathompson8011]

Do professional carpet cleaners use toxic cleaners! I use vinegar and baking soda with my small home carpet steamer. No odour!

[@tarynmaria_]

Good question! I’ll have to check 😊

[@natashagregoire9917]

I have the little green machine I got it on sale, I didnt buy it for carpets as I have none but used it to clean my sofa, have 3 kids and a dog so my grey couch gets dirty pretty fast.. dont like that it leaves the couch wet for like 24hrs but the dirty water it sucks up, I cant help but think it must be working? Looks cleaner then when I DIY clean it w the rag on the pot top thing :p

[@tarynmaria_]

Nice! Thanks for sharing! 😊

[@Gaius_Sinstone]

7:14 These brushes are 100% worth it. Toilet brushes are absolutely disgusting. I just swapped over to these, & I wish I had years ago.

[@danikim235]

Swiffer is the only thing that makes me want to actually dust the stuff around me, and I don't do it that often anyway so it's not very expensive. The thing is - even if you don't need something, but it makes your job much easier and because of that you're more likely to clean and you don't hate it so much - use it!

[@tarynmaria_]

Thank you for sharing!

[@RebelAlliance42]

Ok, those little bissell spot cleaners are just that. They're spot cleaners for emergency clean ups only. Animal and child messes, spills, etc... they're not for cleaning your entire carpet. You get that done once or twice a year by a professional. You don't call a professional in for every little job. That would get way too expensive way too fast! The spot cleaner still has its place. I wouldn't live without mine!

[@tarynmaria_]

Thank you for sharing!

[@BLK2000]

iv a question. imin the uk, so i dnt fink we hav them here, never cn one in any 1z home......the food disposal, where does the food go? it shreds up food scraps, yea?then where does it go? into the sewer? or u gota empty summat under ur sink wen its full?? xx

[@ronnielee9268]

I got to tour our water treatment plant with school kids. They told us that the food from the sink garbage disposals goes through the pipes and then they filter it out at their facility. It is then trucked to a landfill or dump. They told us its more environmentally friendly to not use your sink disposal at all as it saves energy & fuel by not having to load it into trucks, etc.

[@tarynmaria_]

Yup, the disposal is almost like instant composting and everything goes into the pipes!

[@BLK2000]

thanks for filling me in,that's wild, pipes must get blocked frequently?@@ronnielee9268

[@BLK2000]

wow,i just never knew that. thanks 4letting us know:)@@tarynmaria_

[@vi9763]

Just saw some of your other comments on this channel, and this comment surprised me because of the phonetic way you wrote it. It took me a while to understand this comment 😅

[@Jessicamvflorida]

I have a strange allergy to kathon cg.. i cant use the majority of anything. Kathon CG or Cl-Me-isothiazolinone is a combination of two components: methyl-chloro-isothiazolinone and methyl-isothiazolinone. It is found in Cosmetics: shampoos, soaps, hair conditioners, hair and body gels, skin creams and lotions, masks...Household products: Detergents, bubble baths, adhesives, glues, wet wipes, fabric softeners, cleaning products, toilet paper… Occupational: Reactor fuel, latex emulsions, cutting oils, air conditioning systems, milk samples, oils and refrigerants, paints, pesticides, pigments, varnishes, preservatives, printing inks, x-rays... Others: Biocide in pool water

[@tarynmaria_]

Interesting - thank you for sharing!

[@rachellesawyer6523]

How much dishwash detergent do you put in your bucket of water when mopping

[@tarynmaria_]

I just do a couple of pumps - maybe 1 teaspoon or less :)

[@IcedMachiatto]

So the toilet cleaning wands with the detachable pod …you can get the same thing in a large pack off Temu for pennies on the dollar compared to the name brand. That’s what I do because I love the detached cleaning pod that you can throw away but was annoyed with the name brand costs.

[@tarynmaria_]

Thank you for sharing!

[@texasstardust6010]

....My thing with " Microfiber Cloths "... they are Microfiber plastics... why doesn't anyone say this ? .I don't use them, and I'm not sure why they are " recommended " ..it should be on the list of " plastics " . I don't use The Magic Erasers, I don't use Detergent Laundry Pods , and Seventh Generation was under fire recently, with some of thier Products. ( this cam be Researched, yourself). I think it's good to have a Steam Cleaner...especially for ones Automobile....people need to choose what works for t h e m. As far as " Essential Oils "... you have to be careful, some are not good for Asthma, can cause Headaches, and some are toxic to pets... even to Pet birds and fish. I am a former Professional Organizer/ Housekeeper .. I would often see THE NEED for a heavy duty cleaner ( even Lye, for ovens ) .. it depends on the Level of Dirty that one is dealing with. I n e v e r use( or used ) the " Self Ckean " on an oven... its not a good thing , whoever csne up eith this.... Not good. ..people should not use it. Dawn dish soap/ Vinegar / etc are all fine for certain things.... but its not always going to work for every type of cleaning needed.

[@tarynmaria_]

Thank you for all of this info! Next month I have a video coming out that's very similar to what you're saying - it's cleaning products to not have because of health risks. I know some people won't like the video but all of these things are so important for us to know!

[@emilyackertrutten268]

Laundry pods are really bad with front loader washing machines - the covering dissolves into gunk that coats the machine inside and makes a mess, traps dirt, and that leads to mildew, etc. We have to run a cup of vinegar with every single load to prevent mildew. Not sure the laundry soap sheets are any better, though, and I don't want my teens spilling powder all over the place.

[@tarynmaria_]

I've been trying the Blueland laundry tablets - I'm enjoying them so much!

[@KittenNani]

Do NOT use self cleaning on the oven. My sister's oven door exploded because of that. She called the manufacturer, and they said that happens alot. That its just a risk consumers take when they use the self cleaning feature. Her over was just past the warranty period as well. Thankfully no one was in the kitchen, because large sharp shards of glass flew EVERYWHERE

[@michelesusanne1]

4 STEPS TO UNCLOG YOUR DRAIN AND CLEAN YOUR DISPOSAL WITH BOILING WATER, BAKING SODA & VINEGAR: STEP 1: Start by pouring a pot of boiling water down the drain. STEP 2: Next, pour a cup of baking soda and 1 cup water/1 cup vinegar solution. STEP 3: Cover with the drain plug and wait 5 to 10 minutes. STEP 4: Pour boiling water down the drain again. The bubbling reaction from the baking soda and vinegar helps to loosen the drain clog, and the boiling water in step 4 helps remove it from your pipes. Vinegar is a good cleaning product and iinhibits mold growth but should never be used on natural stone, it will etch and dull it.

[@tarynmaria_]

Love this step by step, thank you!!

[@beckysorenson5527]

Are essential oils real strong? My husband has asthma and we both have allergies.

[@tarynmaria_]

I'd say some of them are - but definitely not as strong as candles or air fresheners for sure :)

[@flgirl45]

I own a cleaning business and disagree with a couple of these. The swiffer duster is fantastic to reach places that are difficult to reach or expensive collectibles. Also, it can be placed into a mesh bag, washed, and used again. No toilet brush in my home. They're nasty! I have clients who won't use them either. The green machine is a small mess spot remover. Not a steamer, which I also own that cleans very fast on difficult jobs.

[@ravenc4912]

I found out a lot of essential oils are bad for pets. I was trying to find some that I like that aren't but they almost all are. And their very concentrated and strong. I stoll use candles but only usually when I have company. And I know some candles essential oils in them but not all and I don't think it's as strong as a diffuser

[@tarynmaria_]

Thanks for sharing!!

[@tenaoconnor7510]

That dawn spray bottle puts dish soap particles in the air and you breathe that stuff in your lungs. Use a regular spray bottle, less particles in the air.

[@tarynmaria_]

Thanks for the tip!

[@BarbB_in_TN]

The one time that I tried to use the self cleaning feature of my oven my dogs went crazy with fear from them smell.

[@tarynmaria_]

I bet! I used it only once myself and I do not like it - I much prefer to just scrub it out from time to time!

[@betholabecker3219]

I’m having a hard time finding powder laundry detergent that is unscented.

[@tarynmaria_]

You know what? I was too but I did find this Arm & Hammer fragrance and perfume free one on Amazon (might be in the stores too!): amzn.to/3Wp4zIb. I am going to stop using detergent with added fragrance when I run out of the detergent I have.

[@handylady8015]

I went to order some Scrub Daddy Power paste. $30!! On Amazon. Includes a sponge. Not for me.

[@tarynmaria_]

Oh no! You need to be careful with Amazon sometimes - it's $9.99 at Target and Walmart (and the grocery store)! And it lasts a very long time :)

[@GinaStanyerBooks]

I have literally never cleaned my oven and it’s fine 😂

[@tarynmaria_]

Haha that was me before but now I use it too much (and I have overflow issues sometimes which causes the smoke alarm to go off if I don't clean it)!

[@Kat-n-Ollie]

I disagree on the carpet shampooer. When I see the dirty water come out, I feel good. I have pets and need spot cleaner.

[@PotentialofHydrogenClean]

I have a self-cleaning function on my oven and refuse to use it. People have burned their house down using that. Talk about dangerous. I clean it by hand. More fun that way, too.

[@PotentialofHydrogenClean]

Air freshener is the first one I actually agree with you on. Clean homes don't need air freshener. If your home (or a portion of your home stinks), clean it. The smell will go away.

[@tarynmaria_]

I also don’t mind cleaning by hand, I think it’s easy enough!

[@PotentialofHydrogenClean]

@@tarynmaria_ My point was you mentioned oven cleaners were dangerous then suggested the self-cleaning function. Most oven cleaner fumes suck (and if you clean frequently enough, you don't even need oven cleaner), but the self cleaning function is way worse than even oven cleaner (unless you mix it with something or run the self cleaning function after using oven cleaner as you can never go back to self cleaning safely once you've had strong chemicals in there). If you have heavy duty carbon build up, you need something with a high pH (preferably using one of the 8 strong bases) to remove it. No elbow grease is getting that off with anything near pH neutral even dish soaps up to pH 9 won't cut it. But, I understand some people really hate strong acids and strong bases. So, they can use self cleaning and cross their fingers it goes well or use a cleaner too weak to remove the carbon and get it as good as they can. It was when you suggested dish soap on flooring (without specifying the type of floor) where I checked out. You advocate against using a strong base (oven cleaner) in favor of self cleaning which can break ovens and start fires but then when a pH neutral cleaner (floor cleaner is almost always neutral), is best, you say use dish soap. There are very few pH neutral dish soaps. Most are around 8-9, which can damage some types of flooring over time. Some people will even tell you to only clean them with water (perfectly neutral) to avoid potential damage. As long as you are not cleaning tile with an acid (that eats grout), you can throw almost anything alkaline on tile. Other floors aren't as lucky (or are more lucky if you're like me and refuse to allow grout into your house). The point is high pH won't hurt tile, but it can hurt wood and stone (yes even a pH 9 dish soap over time). That is what floor cleaners are for. Maybe I am being too hard on you and this isn't a cleaning channel. If it is, I just hope you research this moving forward before offering more bad advice. Instead of dish soap for everything, use the right cleaner for the right stain. For sensitive surfaces or simple messes, go pH neutral. Inorganic stains need acids, and organic stains need bases. Heavy organic stains, like carbon, need a strong base. Otherwise, it will not come out. I'm not trying to come off preachy. My guilty pleasure is watching cleaning videos, so I don't clean things in my house that are already clean. I see a lot of bad advice online, and I usually do not say anything. I won't comment again for fear I've already said too much here.

[@sunflowerbrown5823]

Those toilet wand pad refills are NOT flushable. Why would you say that?

[@tarynmaria_]

I didn't know! Another viewer told me and I'm scratching my head even more about those wands now!

[@rebeccacrone8864]

Don't like toilet brush because I can't rinse it enough to keep it clean. Would rather have something I can just throw in the trash. No stinky brush hanging around.

[@bigjcfan406]

😊

[@tarynmaria_]

Thank you!

[@lauralaforge558]

Ok like i cant not use oven cleaner on oven racks and sheet pans.

[@carolwhelan6901]

I disagree about the toilet wand. I LOVE mine! I can’t stand a gross drippy brush!

[@KalistaJoe.0]

Iles huiles essentielles sont bien pour parfumer la maison , mais il faut faire attention au diffuseur à ultra sons . C'est très mauvais pour les animaux, surtout nos chiens. Faites attention et prenez soin des animaux. Merci pour la vidéo 😀🙏

[@tarynmaria_]

Thank you for sharing! 😊

[@cindys9858]

Yeah, not a fan of disposables, environment and price, even storage as they take up more room. I washed all three of my babies clothes by hand and used baby detergent, they came out much cleaner than reg detergent. Worked so much better on those baby stains, whiter and brighter. When they were toddlers, used reg detergent and the heck with hand wash lol, plus different stains.

[@tarynmaria_]

Thank you for sharing!

[@emilyackertrutten268]

I was advised by the person who changed out the master computer in my stove to NEVER use the self-cleaning feature of the oven - they tend to burn out the computer.

[@tarynmaria_]

Good to know!

[@betholabecker3219]

Honestly, I just vacuum the ash and debris from my oven. Wipe it out. Never thoroughly clean it.

[@tarynmaria_]

I do that a lot too - I find as long as much food isn't spilling in there then it's mostly clean :)