In spring, not only the body requires renewal and freshness, but also housing =) Therefore, I continue to write about environmentally friendly bathroom cleaning products that will not cause harm to health.

This year I went to European cities several times and looked into every health food store I came across! It’s nice to see the familiar Ecover brands and Natracare hygiene products in Germany and Italy, and at prices higher than we buy them.

Therefore, I did not bring safe chemicals from Europe, but I’m currently collecting a basket on iHerb with household supplies, for spring cleaning =)

Bathroom cleaning products

Last year, a large-scale audit by EWG (an independent organization) showed these results for bathroom cleaning products. We tested 227 products from 58 popular brands, half fell into category F: the most dangerous for human health and the environment.

Safety was assessed using five points:

• asthma/lung toxicity
• allergic reactions/skin irritation
• reproductive toxicity
• carcinogenicity
• environmental impact

I looked through the entire list and chose the safest health products, which can be purchased on iHerb. They are not sold in Russia, and no one tests “our chemicals” for irritation and toxicity.

Bathroom cleaning products rating

⇒ ATTITUDE, Daily Shower Cleaner, Citrus Zest(cat. B), daily cleaning product for bathrooms, tiles, showers. EcoLogo certified, Canada's internationally recognized environmental standard. I love this brand, I use everything I buy with pleasure.

⇒ Bio Kleen, Bac Out, Bathroom Cleaner(cat. B), a universal bathroom cleaner with ″living enzymes″ and citrus fruits, does not require rinsing. Cleans and removes unpleasant odors.

⇒ Bio Kleen, Bac-Out Drain Care, Gel Coating Action(cat. B), a clogged drain clearing gel with enzyme and live bacteria technology that breaks down organic matter and clears blockages. Cleans and deodorizes drains and prevents clogging.

⇒ Bio Kleen, Soy Toilet Cleaner (cat. B), soy scrub for cleaning the toilet, removes stains and dirt, deodorizes with mint essential oil. In addition to cleaning toilets, it is suitable for tiles, sinks, bathtubs and showers.

⇒ Ecover, Toilet Cleaner, Pine Fresh(cat. B), toilet bowl cleaner based on plant-based, biodegradable ingredients, with a fresh pine scent.

⇒ Method, Daily Shower, Natural Shower Cleaner, Ylang Ylang(cat. B), daily spray for cleaning showers and bathtubs, prevents soap deposits on tiles and glass, no rinsing required. Suitable for tiles, glass, fittings.

⇒ Mrs. Meyers Clean Day, Multi-Surface Everyday Cleaner, Basil Scent(cat. B), a universal assistant for daily removal of dirt, cleaning surfaces and adding freshness. The spray is suitable for: wood, tile floors, countertops, porcelain, sanitary ware, cultured stone and granite. And the smell of basil calms the nerves =)

⇒ Mrs. Meyers Clean Day, Multi-Surface Concentrate, Lavender Scent(Category B), this relaxing lavender scented concentrate is as versatile as the basil product above. For daily cleaning it needs to be diluted with water, but to remove heavy dirt it can be used in its pure form.

⇒ Mrs. Meyers Clean Day, Toilet Bowl Cleaner, Lavender Scent(cat. B), toilet bowl cleaner with lavender and orange essential oils. Removes dirt and unpleasant odors, refreshes surfaces.

⇒ Citra-Solv, Homesolv, CitraDrain, Natural Enzyme Drain Cleaner(Cat. C), a powerful enzymatic drain cleaner, safely unclogs drains and removes debris while leaving behind a citrus scent. Safe on all plastic and metal pipes, sanitary drains and septic systems. Does not damage water supply.

⇒ Method, Bathroom Cleaner, Eucalyptus Mint(cat. D), bathroom and tile cleaner. Non-toxic, easily dissolves soap scum, removes mold and mildew stains. When cleaning, you don’t need to hold your nose and be afraid of getting poisoned by the fumes. Suitable for: showers, tiles, fittings, porcelain and chrome surfaces.

These are the bathroom cleaning products. Have you tried anything from the list? What ″chemistry″ do you prefer?

Despite the fact that the world has stepped forward and began to invent new types of bathtubs, the trusty cast iron is not disappearing anywhere. Modern manufacturers have begun to actively produce new versions of cast iron bathtubs, and most people prefer them. This article is about how to effectively clean a cast iron bathtub without damaging the finish while still removing tough, popular stains.

Natural and chemical cleaners for cast iron bathtubs

A good cleaning product can be one of two types:

• chemical;
• natural.

Every housewife has natural cleaning products in her kitchen; their use is considered a folk cleaning method that is well known to today’s grandmothers. These include: soda, salt, vinegar, borax, turpentine, lemon juice, dry mustard, ammonia, starch and, of course, laundry soap. All of them are characterized by environmental purity and 100% harmlessness to the human body. Using the means described above, you can get excellent results and, like chemical creams or powders, clean the bathtub from yellowness, limescale, rust, and soap traces.

The use of chemical methods similarly gives good results, but can harm health (especially for allergy sufferers) or the bath itself. Therefore, it is very important to follow several rules when purchasing them:

1. It is worth reading the information about the product, which varieties it is suitable for, and carefully studying the manufacturer’s recommendations.
2. The gel/powder/cream/paste purchased should not be aggressive or contain high levels of chemicals. The purpose of the product is gentle cleansing and disinfection.
3. The product must be safe for human health. At the same time, you still need to work with rubber gloves, because even a small amount of chemicals can be harmful if exposed to open contact.
4. It is important to pay attention to the smell; it should not be caustic or too strong, so that you do not have to ventilate the bathroom for an hour.
5. Consider the price. If financial resources are limited, but it is worth buying expensive chemicals one-time, it is better to initially choose a more suitable option.

Based on personal beliefs and finances, each housewife, over time, independently determines the best means for cleaning the bathtub.

What not to use for cleaning

A cast iron bathtub is quite durable, but the same cannot be said about its coating. Old-fashioned bathtubs were always covered with porous enamel, while modern coatings have a glossy surface and a dense structure. Here the question arises, how to clean the bathtub so as not to harm any of the types of its coatings? To do this, you cannot use the following tools and tools:

• abrasive cleaners;
• cleaning products and solutions containing concentrated hydrochloric acid (for example, Silit or Sanitary 2);
• brushes with metal teeth;
• fiberglass sponges;
• blade, knife and similar sharp objects at hand.

Without following these rules, the surface of the coating will be destroyed, lose its shine, and become rough to the touch.

Cleaning Tips:

• It is undesirable to leave the bathtub wet; it is better to take a minute and wipe it with a dry soft cloth;
• give preference to loyal liquid gels or creamy solutions;
• If you need to scrub a heavily soiled area, you can use a washcloth or an old toothbrush.

It is advisable to wash the bathtub soon after using it, then the dirt will not have time to be absorbed and can be removed with a regular soap solution;

Traditional cleaning methods

To remove rust

1. Using soda. To clean a bathtub with baking soda, you need to immediately wet the surface a little, then apply the substance to the rusty areas and gently rub with a soft, damp sponge. In addition, soda perfectly disinfects and deodorizes.
2. Using borax and vinegar. You need to combine them together in equal quantities, moisten a cloth in the resulting solution, and wipe the rusty areas of the bathtub.
3. Using salt and turpentine. Prepare a thick paste and apply to dirty areas. Helps not only get rid of rust, but also prevent its reappearance.

To return the original whiteness

1. Vinegar. To clean the bathtub with vinegar, you need to soak paper napkins or rags in it, then cover the entire area of ​​the bathtub with them and leave for half an hour. Vinegar oxidizes and disinfects well.
2. Powdery whiteness. Dilute the bleach with water until a thick paste is obtained, then apply it to the entire surface. Leave for at least half an hour, then rinse well. This method is even suitable for cleaning an old, neglected bathtub.
3. Toothpaste. Apply locally to problem areas or around the entire perimeter.

To remove limescale

The following methods will help you forget about it forever:

1. Using ammonia. Apply the solution to problem areas, leave for a while, then rub and rinse if necessary. Ammonia is very easy to use, it is convenient to treat the entire surface.
2. Using soda and dry mustard powder. Combine in a ratio of 1:3, clean the bathtub. It will overcome not only plaque, but also rust. The perfect blend for your regular weekly cleanse.
3. Using a mixture of vinegar and salt. This method is especially suitable for those housewives who have deposits or stains from hard water on their bathrooms.
4. Using lemon juice. This method will be a good addition to one of the methods of combating plaque, but alone it is rather weak. Lemon juice is indispensable for preventing re-plaque; you just need to occasionally wipe the areas where plaque usually forms.

Regular cleaning

So that you don’t have to rack your brains about how to clean the bathtub from rust and stains, you need to constantly keep it clean. The following natural products will be indispensable for routine cleaning:

1. Soda in combination with laundry soap. Effectively clean and disinfect.
2. Starch in tandem with salt. They perfectly clean and disinfect cast iron bathtubs and help whiten them.

Now every housewife knows how to clean a bathtub at home, without the need for purchased household chemicals.

Popular products from the household chemicals category

The range of household chemicals is very impressive. After analyzing reviews from housewives, you can make a rating of bathroom cleaning products that are most popular:

This is not the entire list of possible means that can be used to effectively clean a cast iron bathtub at home.

Over time, rust, mold, lime deposits and soap scum may appear on the surface of the bathtub. These contaminants cause the bath to become dull and take on an unpleasant appearance. , and which means are best to use, you will learn from the article.

Most homes use cast iron, acrylic or enamel bathtubs. To clean them, you need to use different methods so as not to damage the surface.

Cleaning products are divided into two types: natural and chemical.

Natural remedies include: soda, vinegar, mustard, lemon juice, starch, laundry soap. These substances cannot damage the material from which the bath is made and do not pose a danger to human health.

With the help of professional chemistry, you can eliminate any type of pollution, but these substances should be selected correctly.

When using chemicals, follow certain rules.

• The components of the substance should not adversely affect the surface of the bath.
• Carefully read the instructions for what type of bath the substance is intended for. If you ignore this rule, you will ruin the bath.
• The cleaning agent must gently clean and disinfect.
• The substance must not contain components that can cause harm to health.
• It is better to use products with a pleasant or neutral aroma. This way you won’t have to ventilate the room for a long time after cleaning.
• The product should be affordable and not expensive.
• Do not use cleaning substances for other purposes.

What not to use

Not all cleaning products are suitable for cleaning different types of bathtubs.

Cast iron bath. Do not use substances containing zirconium salts to remove contaminants. Over time, rust will appear on the surface of the material and it will fade. You should also avoid using abrasive cleaners, aggressive acids, and oxygen-containing substances.

Acrylic bathtubs. Do not use chlorine-containing substances, gasoline, alkaline substances, ammonia, acetone and acids. Hard washcloths and brushes are also not worth using.

Enameled baths. To avoid damaging the enamel, it is better to avoid chemicals and use natural products. Use professional chemicals only when absolutely necessary.

Traditional cleaning methods

Traditional cleaning methods are not inferior in their effectiveness to professional chemistry. Moreover, these products can be found in any home, and they are much cheaper.

We remove rust.

You can use baking soda on an enamel surface. The substance also disinfects the surface and eliminates fungus.

Table vinegar and borax can quickly remove old rust marks. Mix the components in equal proportions, soak a rag in the solution, and rub the desired areas.

A mixture of salt and turpentine will not only remove rust, but also prevent its occurrence. Prepare a thick paste from the ingredients and treat the desired areas. After removing stains, wash the surface thoroughly.

We remove limescale deposits.

Mix a little salt and vinegar together, rub the desired areas of the surface, and not a trace of plaque will remain.

Soak a cotton pad with ammonia and wipe the desired areas of the bath. After treatment it will shine.

Using lemon juice you can prevent the appearance of plaque on the surface.

We return the enamel bathtub to its white color.

Soak a rag in vinegar and wipe the entire surface of the bathtub completely. Leave for a while and rinse with running water.

Bleach removes dull and yellowed stains well. It is better to use powder bleach. Prepare a thick paste, apply to the desired areas, wait until the mixture dries, and wash it off.

Please note that it is better not to use these recipes for cleaning acrylic bathtubs, so as not to damage the acrylic layer.

We remove old dirt.

Fill the bath with warm water and add a glass of vinegar essence to it. For the solution to work well, at least three hours must pass. After this, drain the water and rinse the walls of the bath with plenty of running water.

Baking soda and soap. Dissolve a bar of soap in water and add a few tablespoons of soda to it. Treat the bath with the solution and leave for several hours. Next, rinse everything off with clean water.

Soda and ammonia. Add a couple of drops of ammonia to the soda, and use a nylon brush to rub the walls with the powder. After the contamination has been removed, rinse everything off with running water.

To disinfect the bathtub, fill it with water and pour a 7% bleach solution into it for fifteen minutes. After treatment, rinse the solution well and polish the surface.

Popular household chemicals

Use professional chemicals only when absolutely necessary.

Cast iron baths

Sif. The substance is available in the form of a spray or cream. Gently cleans the surface and does not scratch it. Treat the surface of the bath with the substance according to the instructions, leave for the specified time, and rinse with clean running water.

Sanox. Removes limescale, rust, and fat deposits. You can also use this product to disinfect surfaces and... The substance contains glycerin, which does not harm the material, but will protect it from the appearance of new contaminants. Does not contain acids. This is an inexpensive product that quickly removes dirt. You can also use it to give it shine.

Comet. Available in the form of a spray or gel. Eliminates soap deposits and traces of rust. Creates a protective film on the surface to prevent contamination.

Phenolux. Gel-like substance to remove soap scum and rust. Treat the bath with the product and rinse immediately with water.

Acrylic bathtubs

Bass. Liquid or gel product. Strictly follow the instructions when using the substance.

Akrilan. Special foam for cleaning acrylic surfaces. Eliminates rust, mold, mildew, soap scum. Creates a protective film on the surface.

Team pro. A substance created on a natural basis. Eliminates any type of contamination and gives acrylic shine.

Enameled baths

Stork Sanox gel. The composition contains oxalic acid, so be sure to wear gloves on your hands. Removes rust, lime deposits, soap traces, whitens the surface. The product is inexpensive and effective to use. Does not have a pungent odor. Do not use the product too often to avoid damaging the surface.

Astonish paste. The substance is developed on a natural basis. It contains the following components: soap, soft abrasives, orange extract. Country of origin: Great Britain. The product is safe for people and animals. It is multifunctional and suitable for cleaning different surfaces. Economical to use.

Amway Home Location. Concentrated gel that quickly removes dirt and disinfects the surface. Does not contain acids or chlorine. Safe for people and animals. Suitable for families with small children. Has a neutral aroma.

A spray that removes plaque and rust from any surface in the bathroom. The substance contains oxalic acid, so do not use it often. There is a removable container on sale without a spray bottle, it costs less, and it can be screwed onto an already empty container. The product has a strong, unpleasant odor, so the bathroom should be well ventilated during use.

Caring for tiles on floors and walls

Rust and soap scum can appear not only on the surface of the bathroom, but also on tiles and tiles. So while cleaning, you need to periodically clean the bathroom completely.

• wear gloves on your hands to avoid damaging the skin of your hands;
• wash the tiles on the walls from bottom to top, and wipe in the reverse order;
• tiles on the floor located along the walls should be wiped with a special cloth that absorbs moisture well;
• do not use abrasive substances for cleaning, they can damage the material;
• use cleaning agents containing acids and alkalis with caution;
• To prevent the top layer of tiles from being damaged during processing, apply chemicals to small areas and wash off immediately, do not allow cleaning agents to dry.

Taking care of your bathroom is not difficult, the main thing is to choose the right cleaning product.

Every person wants their bathroom to be tidy. But in order to keep it clean, you need to buy detergents and cleaning products for the bathroom. At the same time, everyone wants it to be not only cheap, but also of high quality. The surface of the bathroom can be damaged by products that can scratch it. That is why experts advise buying cleaning products that will be gel or have a liquid composition.

How to choose the right detergent

When choosing a product, you need to pay attention to a number of recommendations, which are listed below:

• It is not necessary to buy the product at a high cost. Since not every product that is expensive is of good quality;
• Pay attention to the composition of the product. It must not contain substances hazardous to health;
• The bath product should be washed off quickly to avoid allergic reactions if it comes into contact with the skin;
• It is more economical to buy the product in a large bottle.

The consistency should not be completely liquid. This is associated with the consumption of bath liquid. Regardless of the cost, trust only a reliable manufacturer.

In order to make the right choice, you can look at the catalog of detergents and cleaning products for the bathroom presented on our website.

You can also find prices for detergents and cleaning products for the bathroom in the product catalog section.

How to choose the right cleaning product

There are many manufacturers of detergents. How to choose exactly the one that suits only you. When choosing, pay attention to the following:

• The product must be suitable for daily use. It must fight rust and plaque that periodically forms;
• It is better if its composition is not of a dry consistency, but in the form of a gel;
• Choose a product that can be used not only for cleaning the bathtub, but also in the kitchen and toilet;
• It is better if there is no strong smell of chlorine;

Please note: if you have an acrylic bathtub installed, not every product will suit you.

How to properly clean a bathroom

To ensure that cleaning your bathroom does not cause you trouble, you need to wash it regularly. Here are some tips you can use:

• Moisten the walls of the bathroom with water;
• Apply the product to a soft sponge and distribute it evenly over the surface;
• If there are stains, you can rub them with a brush. Be careful not to damage the surface;
• The final stage is rinsing with water.

If you want your bathroom to be clean, use only trusted products.