Orbital Buffer vs. Electric Drill When Cleaning? Can You Just Use a Drill Brush?

[@AskAngelaBrown]

If you have cleaning questions that you need answers to, check out these great videos. kzbin.info/aero/PLh1fKdNH3piRbteYgb9zU4pPEnPStNfRL

[@christinebudz1235]

Always helpful info - - even for those of us cleaning our own houses! 🙂 Thank you!

[@currentlyearth8867]

Absolutely👍👍!!!

[@AskAngelaBrown]

Thanks Christine for your comments - it's helpful if you ever use either of these tools to clean your own home - because then you wont' have to replace your own shower door unnecessarily. LOL.

[@lynnknight2192]

Your tips have improved the quality of my housekeeping expidentially. My favorite tip is to use a small flashlight while vacuuming. Amazing!

[@AskAngelaBrown]

The flashlight really does make a difference right? I'm a big fan of it. It saves the guesswork. Thanks for watching. 😀

[@cindyb5062]

Thank you Angela!! I only clean my own home, but your tips are so helpful and informational!!

[@AskAngelaBrown]

Hooray! I'm so happy to hear this. Thanks for watching and for spending a few minutes of your day with me.

[@Surferess]

Thanks, Angela! You are always a wealth of information I never knew I needed.

[@AskAngelaBrown]

Of course! Let me know what kinds of things I should cover next. 🥰

[@bradfordloebs8133]

I didn't even come here looking for the advice your video intended to give but I don't regret staying and watching the whole video anyway. Good to know!

[@AskAngelaBrown]

LOL. Thanks for staying for whatever the reasons you stayed - It's delightful to have you here. WELCOME! 😍

[@jo-annemurphy2921]

Angela I'm so glad you're back! I hope you've had a great holiday. I have miss your videos❤

[@AskAngelaBrown]

Hi Jo-Anne, thanks so much. I had a lovely holiday and how about you? Thanks for the warm welcome back. Happy New Year! 😍

[@t.h.nguyen5193]

Thank you so much, Angela! Your video is educational and helpful especially which color go with which purpose. I do a lot of stir-frying and cooking but haven't had a deep cleaning for years. I will invest in the drill brush scrubber accessories to clean my doors. Are there other videos that you would recommend along with this one?

[@AskAngelaBrown]

Thank you so much! For more cleaning hacks, put "drill" in a search bar on my channel: www.youtube.com/@AskAngelaBrown I've got many videos packed with more tips and tricks👍

[@t.h.nguyen5193]

@@AskAngelaBrown Thank you, I will check them out! Correction: colors

[@nadavcannon778]

Hi Angela, thanks for the video. I wanted to ask what would be the best tool to use for cleaning a large bathroom tiles surface? you touched on a drill and a 6'' orbital buffer, but there are also some other machines - you have the 10'' orbital buffer, the long-throw random orbital buffer, an orbital sander and a sander-polisher machine. assuming you can fit a scotch pad on any of these the difference would mostly be the type of motion, the speed and the machine's weight. Did you ever try it? thanks! :)

[@AskAngelaBrown]

Have you tried a steam mop?

[@TheDianaTodd]

Hello! Thankyou for your tutorial videos. When removing hard water drop stains are you using just water or what cleaning product is used? I have tried vinegar, and hard water removers like limeaway etc. Thank you

[@AskAngelaBrown]

I use Bright and Clean Hardwater Stain Remover - amzn.to/44RA12T (paid link) Let me know how you like it.

[@Ca31_Buff]

I love using drill brushes for cleaning carpets before scrubbing them clean. I’ve used my drill on my shower and never had it feel like it was going through the glass. I have noticed that if you do not keep it steady (corded drills mainly) it swill start to twirl and eventually have the brush go wonky to the point the black part hits the glass (idk if that’s what you’re talking about with it “going through”). I have also noticed that with cordless drills, they spin at a much slower RPM to the point you don’t lose control of it and is completely safe for glass. (My option)

[@AskAngelaBrown]

It sounds like you are one of the people who have control over your drill. I unfortunately see a LOT of glass breakage from inexperienced house cleaners which is why we don't send cleaners out for glass jobs with a drill.

[@Ca31_Buff]

@@AskAngelaBrown oh that makes sense. All you need to do it take your time and don’t hold the trigger all of the way. Then you’ll be all set. I think I’ve only used it once on my glass when I got some water marks that I just couldn’t get off (in the end, the drill couldn’t get it off). So I just sprayed vinegar on it, and after a little while, the marks went away, and ended up giving the glass a water beading effect.

[@frocksandscrubsadvanceecoc3533]

I'm really happy you touched on this. I don't use this "Yet" but I will definitely start getting a few things to help with the scrubbing, my wrist are not what they use to be.

[@AskAngelaBrown]

So glad the video was helpful, thanks for watching!

[@swb6209]

What buffer do you suggest for cleaning silver or silver plate? Elbow grease not working. The orbital buffer you use is quite large.

[@AskAngelaBrown]

I recommend trying a smaller handheld orbital buffer or a rotary tool with a buffing attachment. These tools provide controlled polishing and can effectively remove tarnish and restore shine without excessive effort. Remember to use a gentle polishing compound suitable for silver to avoid damaging the surface. Additionally, consider using soft microfiber or cotton pads with the buffer to achieve the best results. Always test a small, inconspicuous area first to ensure the method is suitable for your specific silver item. Hope this helps, Happy Cleaning!

[@karlamalcolm9249]

Can you use an orbitol buffer on windows? Thanks for this one, much appreciated!

[@AskAngelaBrown]

Yes, with precision. A steady hand is the key when using any electrical piece of equipment on glass.

[@octoberjackie]

hello Angela! I love your videos. They are super informative and sometimes motivate me when I need to get some cleaning done. I have a question that maybe you could answer in a video - what is the best way to dust Knick knacks and tchotchkes? (Small items with lots of crevices and different textures.). Are there any products that actually repel dust? I have several areas like a collectibles shelf, rock collection, my cosmetics/vanity items, and travel souvenirs that are so annoying to clean because of so many little pieces and it takes forever.

[@octoberjackie]

I’ve read that fabric softener sheets repel dust? do the products that say they are for dusting electronics actually repel dust? Please let me know if you’ve already done a video like this.

[@AskAngelaBrown]

It depends on the material the knick knack is made of. Often we'll use a Swiffer duster, sometimes a damp cloth. some need to go in a sink full of hot soapy water, others can be put in the dishwasher, some need to be treated with a special polishing cloth or dusted with makeup brushes. The job will be priced based on the method of cleaning needed and the time it will take to clean the items.

[@AznUzer]

Hey I had a question I was hoping you'd have some insight on. I noticed that a lot of buffers have random orbits and that is done to prevent obvious circles when used on cars. However, I feel that it may not be good for cleaning a shower glass door. Do you think a buffer that spins at a constant set RPM would work better, or would it not make too much of a difference? I saw that Black and Deckers buffer is also random orbit which is the same model that you have. Are you overall satisfied with how the unit works, or do you think it'd be more effective if it wasn't random?

[@AskAngelaBrown]

I perfer the random orbiter for the very reasons you mention. And as long as you have control over it (and this one has two big handles, so it is easy to have control, this is my preference. And, I use the 6 inch pad not the 9 inch. I feel its easier to maneuver in my caddy and also on a wall than the bigger unit.

[@marthacuevas6195]

Very informative video. Was wondering if the drill can be used to clean the grout on tile flooring?? If so, which cleaner should be used. Thank you for your videos, I enjoy them.

[@AskAngelaBrown]

Yes, a drill brush will save you lots of scrubbing time. Do you know about Grout-eez? amzn.to/335AW59 it works wonders on grout and is safe for the tile surrounding it providing the tile is sealed stone or ceramic tile, glazed or matte.

[@efrahome]

Hi Angela awesome video like always! I remember seeing a video of yours where you showed a brush with an extra handle, I somehow can’t seem to find it, can you tell me what drill you were using?

[@AskAngelaBrown]

It's probably the electric drill and electric drill bit brushes. kzbin.info/www/bejne/Z2Pcnmprfb59jZI and you can find them on Amazon amzn.to/34RqlvE

[@johnduffy6546]

That was very informative. Thank you so much!

[@AskAngelaBrown]

Sure. Let me know if you use an orbital buffer in your journey. I'm eager to hear how you like it. Thanks for watching. :-)

[@emmanuelchijioke4670]

Good morning, my name is Emmanuel from Nigeria. Please do I need to apply anything on the bathroom glass while using the orbital buffer to remove a hard water stains on the bathroom glass? Thank you, I look forward to your favourable response.

[@AskAngelaBrown]

Hi Emmanuel, this is the product we use amzn.to/3f9xGIu though I'm not sure what the regulations for shipping it from the USA to Nigeria is. You may have something similar there.

[@emmanuelchijioke4670]

@@AskAngelaBrown thanks, God bless.

[@archiedawg4877]

Another fantastic video thank you so much! (PLEASE READ BELOW) Never use the drill brush with a plug-in drill-they are designed to work with cordless. Please watch the drill brush how to videos on KZbin for more information but this is very important. It can be very dangerous to use with a corded drill.

[@AskAngelaBrown]

I appreciate your helpful safety tips. 👍

[@sidneybristow815]

After removing hard water stains is there any advantage or benefit from using Rain-x on shower glass? Thank you. Have a great day 🌷

[@AskAngelaBrown]

Yes, They actually make a Rain-x for shower doors amzn.to/3HVRHPh and it works really well. Let me know if you try it, I'm curious to see how you like it.

[@jckrazymix6745]

I have a client that actually uses the rain-x and there glass is beautiful after 10 years.

[@sidneybristow815]

@@AskAngelaBrown Rain-X is a terrific safety product for driving in stormy weather. If it gives you just a tiny bit more visibility when things hit the fan out on the highway, I’ll take it. I hope all your readers use it and other cleaning products on their car to stay safe, like cloudy headlamps and sticky seatbelts, checking washer fluid and tire pressure and condition. Thanks for touching so many good people Angela. Reading comments must be a dopamine surge. You’re awesome!

[@barbaragleason1303]

What do recommend to clean the shower walls and door (to remove water spots and soap scum).

[@AskAngelaBrown]

Hi Barbara, we've done a couple of videos on soap scum here is one of them kzbin.info/www/bejne/fGSzYXqkr8uJaZo

[@SwivetShaves]

Great video! Off topic but what do you recommend to remove polish off hardwood floors? Thanks!

[@AskAngelaBrown]

When you say remove polish what do you mean? Wax stripping? Furniture polish that has spilled? A top coat of finish? I don't have enough information to know how to answer. I'm sorry.

[@SwivetShaves]

@@AskAngelaBrown I’m sorry. Meaning my wife put down a revive product something along the lines of a bona floor polish to make our floors shiny- the problem is now it has this haze/cloudy look to it so I wanted to remove it

[@antoniapaye9090]

❤🎉Thank you Angela I enjoy your helpful tips . I really need to hire a housekeeper, I no longer have the strength to do my own 😢 .

[@AskAngelaBrown]

You are so welcome! Best of luck with your search😊

[@ShareseVHatch]

I know you recommend the corded drill for showers. I am worried about the electrical cord and water, do you have any tips for this concern?

[@AskAngelaBrown]

I get the worry about mixing electricity and water - it's a legit concern. Try to keep the cord and drill away from water as much as possible while using them. Using a GFCI outlet in your bathroom is a smart move; it's like a safety net for electrical mishaps. And when you're done, just make sure everything is dry before stashing it away. Safety first!

[@mp-kc5lu]

Hey Angela I hav a customer that wants their backsplash tile grout cleaned in their kitchen. Will the drill brush with the yellow attachment work? Also would any multipurpose cleaner help as well. Thanks!

[@AskAngelaBrown]

Hi Beatrice, what is the blacksplash made of? If it is glazed or ceramic tile you can use the yellow brush but if it's a glass tile, you may have to do it by hand. And for the cleaner - is the grout a sanded grout or a silicone grout?

[@R900DZ]

How bout a steamer for this job?

[@martinmi5]

Great video Angela.

[@AskAngelaBrown]

Thank you for watching and taking a minute to drop me a line. It's great to have you here. :-)

[@Sheryl777]

Right now almost every room in my house is a "special project" lol. I shouldn't laugh, but it's true, so better to laugh than to cry I suppose.

[@AskAngelaBrown]

You're not alone. During covid most homes got WAY more use than normal and with more people at home projects were started and left unfinished. Lots of homes need special project help now. We'll work through it together. 🙏

[@Sheryl777]

@@AskAngelaBrown 💖

[@mgkelly3389]

This may be the wrong video to post this under but I’ll give it a try. Do you need to seal the grout after using a stiff brush and an acid cleaner on it? Thank you so much for all of your advice!

[@AskAngelaBrown]

Hi MG Kelly, yes, the grout needs to be sealed as soon as possible after it's been cleaned.

[@mgkelly3389]

Thank you so much for replying!

[@djratino]

I use a ceramic floor wax. My bathroom was horrible and I cleaned it yesterday. The problem is finding a good sponge mop. You don't hardly ever see them anymore.

[@susanhildreth1531]

So what product do you use with the buffer to remove hard water stains in the shower? I haven't found anything that works.

[@AskAngelaBrown]

We use a product by Brite and Clean. Here is the paid link amzn.to/3JiL2Pt Let me know how it works for you.

[@robertgreatsinger9179]

Amazing , thank you for the encouraging information

[@AskAngelaBrown]

Glad to be helpful!

[@harika11jan]

Angela - happy new year to you and your crew. Could you please do a video on how to clean white kitchen cabinets. The upper cabinets have see through glass.

[@AskAngelaBrown]

Happy new year to you as well. For see through glass you can use a glass cleaner and for the white cabinets a diluted version of Krud Kutter amzn.to/3FnoE5d would be my best suggestion. Use it on the inside of a cabinet first to make sure that the strength is not too strong (you don't want it to dissolve the paint. But you want it strong enough to degrease the cabinets. When diluting Krud Kutter the rule is 10 parts water to 1 part Krud Kutter.

[@harika11jan]

Got it! Can I use Murphy oil cleaner(used to be orange liquid)

[@sheilabeal6229]

Hi Angela - Thank you for this advice! I recall you created a video with the orbital buffer and a particular product for cleaning hard water stains and etching from glass shower walls and doors. Would you say that's something that the average homeowner could do? If not, do you know a professional cleaner in the Raleigh area who offers this expertise? Thanks!

[@AskAngelaBrown]

If you have hard water you may want to learn to do it. The Orbital Buffer is around $30 and you'll pay about that in supplies you can use again and again. Paying a professional will be $200 or more each time you have them do it. Sure, go ahead and give it a try. Keep me posted, I'd love to hear how it goes for you.

[@toniblackmore3016]

Happy New Year Angela! I notice you use a corded drill, and I’d be keen to know if it’s a weight or efficacy decision (or something else altogether). Currently using a cordless drill, but the battery makes it sooo heavy the first time I used it to clean shower bases was also the last.

[@AskAngelaBrown]

I choose the corded hand tools because it guarantees the batteries will never run out in the middle of a job. Cordless hand tools are much heavier and for the most part and do lead to arm and hand fatigue, which is not scalable for all employees on the job. We use mid range tools, lightweight, inexpensive, but strong enough wattage to get the job done. The corded tools reduce complaints, on the job injuries, and excuses for not completing work done because somebody forgot to charge the batteries between jobs.

[@tanyadavis4449]

What type of cleaning product do you put on the pad for buffing the shower glass to remove soap scum and hard water stains etc...?

[@AskAngelaBrown]

We use Brite & Clean Hard Water Stain Remover and here is the paid link amzn.to/3BzqNMe so you can see what I'm talking about. Let me know if you use it and how it works for you.

[@djratino]

My favorite buffers are the Ryobi PBLID-02 and the Ryobi P4400. The 2nd one is water tight. Both use the 1/4" hex shank pads. The first one is better for cleaning larger areas. It also is strong enough to break free lug nuts on a car. 🐀🐾

[@AskAngelaBrown]

Wow! That is strong. Thanks so much for sharing. 👍

[@jasonv9202]

Hey Angela any tips to clean glacier white corian sinks? They seem to stain very easily. My current go to is a magic eraser but didn’t know it there was a better way.

[@AskAngelaBrown]

Magic erasers are a great choice as long as the magic eraser is wet. You can also use Krud Kutter which does a great job and is safe on the sealed surface. amzn.to/3ndl1ZA (We buy it in the gallon concentrate and then you can dilute it depending on the job at hand, I would use it at full strength if you have stains.)

[@jasonv9202]

@@AskAngelaBrown thank you very much Angela I’ll give that a try.

[@shaniekaalex1414]

Excited for this video....

[@AskAngelaBrown]

Oh good. It's really fun to find tools that shave the cleaning time - especially if it's a project like hard water stains that you are going to have to remove again and again. Work smart not hard is one of my mottos. :-)

[@francobaschetti]

do you have a video on what cheap tools to used for removing grafitti i dont have enough money to buy a track with a pressure washer atached to it i wast thinging maybe a drill brush with the correct chemical

[@AskAngelaBrown]

Thank you for your question! I do not have a video on removing graffiti but here's a drill brush set that I use for tough cleaning jobs: 30 Piece Drill Brush Attachments Set - amzn.to/3sQ0srZ (affiliate link*)

[@vlh1255]

Angela could you please do a video using these tips so that we can see before and after. Thank you.

[@AskAngelaBrown]

Yes, here is the video for the drill brush - kzbin.info/www/bejne/Z2Pcnmprfb59jZI and here is the video for the hard water stain removing - kzbin.info/www/bejne/mKm4fIirrNCUerc

[@alicea5]

Not something I do but awesome learning.

[@AskAngelaBrown]

Thank so much for watching : )

[@AskAngelaBrown]

Thanks for the feedback!

[@shaniekaalex1414]

Angela, Can you please share a link to affordable t-shirts...please

[@AskAngelaBrown]

We have our funny cleaning shirts collection at funnycleaningshirts.com and our uniform type shirts on our Amazon store amazon.com/shop/AngelaBrown

[@shaniekaalex1414]

@@AskAngelaBrown thanks

[@Theteese]

hahahahahaha.....Whilst i use a orbital buffer with car cutting compound on my shower glass ( because i have one ) to hear you say that the drill will push forward and drill through the glass is absolutely hilarious..... Keep the jokes coming......hahahahahhahahahaahaha.....

[@AskAngelaBrown]

Thanks for watching the show and leaving a comment. 👍

[@cartossin]

Not clear how the drill goes through the glass. Does the post holding the brush break through?

[@sidneybristow815]

I think the pressure alone could break mine. Either that or if the drill brush was at an angle, the hard black base might be enough to bust it. I wouldn’t want to find out. Maybe someone has a YT channel mythbusting cleaning techniques. 😳

[@AskAngelaBrown]

The drill is built like a gun and is designed to go in a forward motion. The going through glass is house cleaners not holding it in a static position when using it. If you are not really careful or if you make any jumpy or forward movements - the force of the electric drill in your hands can plow right through the shower glass door. Does that make sense?

[@efrahome]

Hi Angela awesome video as always! Carpenter enthusiast here, just pointing out that you may be confusing a drill which is basically a spinning machine and a hammer drill, which yes, it also spins but when confronted with resistance it delivers a forward push, thus helping you get through something quicker (which I think that’s what you may be referring to)

[@LAVBell]

Do you clean other things around the house with the orbital buffer?

[@AskAngelaBrown]

No. The orbital buffer is really designed for waxing and buffing vehicles - so an auto detailer would get more use from it than a house cleaner. We just use is for hard water stain removal from shower doors and glass.

[@carolstout7978]

Can you give cleaning after Covid tips. We have it now and I keep wondering what extra I should do after it’s over.

[@AskAngelaBrown]

I'm so sorry to hear you are sick. I'm praying for your speedy recovery. Quarantine at home u🙏you are well - the virus will quarantine with you and when you feel up to it, clean the house with your normal cleaning chemicals and normal cleaning routine. The key moving forward is to regularly clean the high touch areas in your home (light switches, doorknobs, banisters, and handrails, and the 18 inches above and below a doorknob on a door where people grab the door to close it or push it open when their hands are full. And the handles of microwaves, fridges, oven, dishwasher, and the backs of chairs and the remote controls for TV's, the garage door opener and the thermostats and all faucet handles for sinks, toilets, and tubs. Keep these areas clean during sickness and in health and you will, for the most part, stay well.

[@carolstout7978]

@@AskAngelaBrown thank you so much

[@headerahelix]

Not sure if anyone will see this but I got an ultra compact battery powered drill which is ultra lightweight. Model BDCD8-QW. Hope it helps somebody.

[@AskAngelaBrown]

Woot Woot! Thanks for sharing! 😀

[@dinahplacido5786]

Way better than my old one. Perfect height

[@AskAngelaBrown]

That’s great! 👍

[@kuehnel16]

You Rock Angie 🤘🤘🤘🤘

[@AskAngelaBrown]

Thank you!☺❤

[@fkarmadi]

It's not going to go through the glass shower door, that's how rotary tools work. For the drill to make a you not only have to attach a sharp drill bit but also have to apply pressure.

[@AskAngelaBrown]

Thank you for clarification

[@cindytaylor698]

Can you use an orbital buffer on marble?

[@cindytaylor698]

I have some minor issues/stains on the marble that I am hoping a buffer will remove????

[@AskAngelaBrown]

Yes you can use the orbital buffer on marble but it won't remove the stains. You'll need to make a poultice for the marble to pull the stain out. Here are the instructions of how to do that www.msisurfaces.com/blogs/post/2018/03/07/take-it-for-granite-how-to-remove-stains-from-granite-countertops.aspx

[@cindytaylor698]

@@AskAngelaBrown, thank you so much!

[@iseeyou1312]

2:27 That sounds like using a hammer drill in hammer mode. A normal drill driver or impact drill should just spin, not push forward.

[@AskAngelaBrown]

Thanks for leaving a comment. 👍

[@lifeofvinodh]

From India unic home service ❤

[@AskAngelaBrown]

Thanks for watching! Sending hugs to India!🤗

[@talkwithtiffanychannel]

👏🏻👏🏻

[@AskAngelaBrown]

Thanks. 👏🤗😄

[@flags7712]

Hi 👋

[@AskAngelaBrown]

Hi and thanks for dropping by. It's great to see you here today. Thanks for joining me. :-)

[@OfficiallyJohn]

Use a power drill yes just make sure to put it in reverse.

[@AskAngelaBrown]

Thank you for this tip

[@naziasaid2816]

Hello Angela could please write down your email in the comments area.,and thank you for the lovely and useful video s

[@AskAngelaBrown]

Yes, you can contact me at [e-mail] - or you can go to askahousecleaner.com and click on the blue button in the bottom right corner. Just ask your question and it will come to me here at the show.

[@bestestusernam.]

They make a 20 minute job 5 minutes

[@AskAngelaBrown]

It's true, the right tools can save SO MUCH TIME. Thanks for bringing this up. 👏👏👏