Cleanliness in the house is the key to the health of all family members. To maintain it, you need to carry out regular cleaning, including washing the floors. This is where street dirt, dust, kitchen rubbish and other contaminants accumulate. To easily and thoroughly clean floor coverings, special detergents are required.
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High-quality floor cleaning products quickly remove dirt and leave no streaks. Compositions intended for various coatings are commercially available:
- Laminate.
- Parquet.
- Linoleum.
- Tile.
- Carpet.
- Stone floor.
- For a washing vacuum cleaner.
There are also universal detergents suitable for any materials. Depending on the structure, the following types are distinguished:
- Liquid.
- Gel.
- Spray.
- Foaming composition.
- Powder.
- Pasty.
When choosing the best product, you need to pay attention to the following:
- Brand. It is worth giving preference to products from well-known brands.
- Compound. A high-quality detergent should contain no more than 5% alkali and surfactants.
- Aroma. Products with a light, unobtrusive odor or without it are best suited for cleaning the house.
- Antibacterial effect. If children or pets live in the apartment, then you should choose products with an antibacterial effect. Typically, they do not require additional rinsing with water, but reliably protect against harmful microbes.
- Safety. Any household detergents must be safe for the skin and respiratory system of people and not cause allergies.
We present a rating of the 11 best floor cleaning products, compiled by experts based on surveys and user ratings.
Rating (2021) | Prices, ₽ | A country |
1. Bagi Oranit | from 300₽ | Belgium |
2. BioMio Melissa | from 220₽ | Russia |
3. Nordland Concentrated based on linseed oil | from 450₽ | Germany |
4. Meine Liebe Universal Antibacterial effect | from 190₽ | Russia |
5. Synergetic Universal | from 180₽ | Russia |
6. Freshbubble is unscented | from 200₽ | Russia |
7. Emsal Parquet | from 440₽ | Germany |
8. Sanfor 5 in 1 | from 120₽ | Russia |
9. Vaily IVF | from 140₽ | Russia |
10. Chirton Lime and Mint | from 80₽ | Russia |
11. Chistin Juicy lemon | from 100₽ | Russia |
Is it possible to do cleaning without funds?
Previously, housewives could cope with cleaning the house without having a wide arsenal of household chemicals. Water, vinegar, soda and soap - that’s the entire list of cleaning products that were available to them. But, as you know, demand creates supply. The chemical industry developed to please housewives, who needed not only effective but also inexpensive products to keep their homes clean. Agree, a floor washed with plain water and a floor washed with the addition of a special product are two big differences. In any case, you must decide for yourself whether to use household chemicals to clean your home or not.
Review of cleaning products (ratings of the best)
Despite the extensive range of products, only a few of them are in demand. Millions of Russians choose the following brands of detergents and cleaning products.
Russian consumers are becoming more demanding about the quality and safety of cleaning products.
Rating of manufacturers and brands. Table.
Manufacturer | Trade marks |
Henkel | German manufacturer of household chemicals, familiar to Russians thanks to such brands as Pemolux, Pemos, Laska, Denis, Persil, Losk |
Unilever | Manufacturer of the popular cleaning product Domestos. The Domestos trademark has been recognized as “Product of the Year” several times in Russia. |
Procter & Gamble | P&G is the owner of the popular brands Myth, Comet, Fairy and Mr.Proper |
Cleaners and detergents are chemicals intended for cleaning and washing metal, enamel, wood, plastic and other surfaces.
For cleaning floors
To clean floors, manufacturers produce special chemicals that make cleaning much easier. The advantage of the products is that washed surfaces do not need to be washed again. They do not leave streaks, deposits or other marks.
Cleaning products are used in the form of powders, liquids, pastes, suspensions, emulsions; a number of preparations are produced on flexible substrates, in aerosol and propellant-free packaging.
Mr. Proper
This product is popular among Russian housewives not only due to its cleaning properties, but also its economy. One cap is enough for a standard bucket. This solution can clean at least 2 rooms in an apartment, provided that wet cleaning is carried out. If you need to wash the surface not from household dirt, but from construction dirt, 1 cap will be enough. Pros and cons of Mr. Proper:
Advantages | There is no need to rinse off the product, as it dries quickly and leaves no streaks. |
Flaws | The composition of the product cannot be called natural. It contains chemicals that destroy grease and dirt, which is not good for allergy sufferers. |
Cleaning product Mr. Proper.
Glorix
Due to its natural composition, this universal product is classified as an eco-category product. In addition to its disinfecting properties, the cleaning solution can remove allergens such as dust and mites. This product is most suitable for cleaning rooms inhabited by animals and small children. Pros and cons of Glorix:
Advantages | The product completely dissolves in water and does not require additional rinsing. Does not leave a sticky effect. |
Flaws | Although it is presented as natural and hypoallergenic, it contains strong perfume fragrances. |
Glorix product.
Stork
The product is used primarily for cleaning floors and sanitary surfaces. The product is so powerful that it can be used to clean parquet, linoleum, and floor tiles. The cleanliness effect is achieved through the concentration of the product (the product is applied in a thin layer on the surface and washed off after 20-30 minutes). Pros and cons of "Stork":
Advantages | The product is suitable for different types of floor surfaces. It's inexpensive. |
Flaws | Personal intolerance to the components of the product is possible. |
Cleaning product Stork.
Synergetic. Series “Gentle Purity”
In addition to cleaning properties, the product has disinfectant properties. Consists of biodegradable substances, natural essential oils and flavors. The food coloring is therefore absolutely safe. Pros and cons of Synergetic:
Advantages | Excellent for wet cleaning of rooms where children are. |
Flaws | The kit is missing a measuring cup. Compared to other popular products, it is not cheap. |
Synergetic cleaning product.
For washing glass
To wash glass surfaces, we recommend using popular and proven brands, and not so much detergents as disinfecting household cleaners, including chlorine.
A plastic or glass curtain is cared for in the same way as other glass surfaces.
Frosch Glass Cleaner will not only clean the glass, but also add shine to the surface. The composition contains biodegradable components. The product is classified as economical. Removes most types of dirt without leaving streaks.
Frosch Glass Cleaner.
Mister Muscle is another product for cleaning delicate surfaces like glass and mirrors. The hypoallergenic product has an antibacterial effect and copes well with grease stains and stains.
Mr. Muscle remedy.
You can find another popular product on the shelves - CIF. Excellent for cleaning windows, tiles and mirrors.
CIF tool.
This product has many advantages; one of the disadvantages is the strong smell of perfume.
The content of tensides in the cleaning product should not exceed 15%, and phosphates - 4%.
To remove carbon deposits and grease
The oven periodically needs to be cleaned of carbon deposits and soot, but not all household chemicals cope with this task. Of the household chemicals on the market, you can use the following.
- Cinderella. The only advantage of this product is the price. To clean the oven and baking trays you will have to make a lot of physical effort.
- Schumann. A powerful and effective product, but it requires compliance with safety measures (it is necessary to wear gloves on your hands; after treating surfaces, it is advisable to ventilate the room)
- Sanita spray. It even copes with old and long-dried grease stains. When working with the product, you must use gloves.
- Mr Muscle Spray. A powerful anti-grease stain remover. It eats away carbon deposits in a few minutes.
- Heitmann. Popular with housewives due to its economy. One drop is enough to clean the oven and door.
- Cif Anti-grease works well on grease stains and carbon deposits, provided they are not old. Suitable for periodic cleaning.
- Cillit Bang Anti-grease is not cheap, but it saves cleaning time and effectively removes dirt.
- Unicum copes well with grease stains and carbon deposits.
- Amway Oven Cleaner is classified as environmentally friendly and harmless. Effectively removes carbon deposits and grease. At the same time, it is not cheap.
- Gold has a thick consistency. The cleaning product comes with a brush. There are no more advantages compared to other means.
If your food escapes and burns, the first thing you should do is clean the stove.
For furniture
Upholstered furniture gives coziness, comfort and, unfortunately, often serves as a source of dust and dirt. Having small children and animals makes the situation worse. Modern household chemicals allow you to keep your furnishings clean. But they should be used regularly.
Use the cleaner according to the instructions on the package.
To remove stains and greasy places (especially on the armrests), you can use time-tested and housewives-tested Pip, V clean “proTECt”, Bagi Shtihonit, Vanish, Nordland, Unicum and others.
Clean the sofa immediately after soiling.
For toilet
The bathroom also requires the attention of the owner. Cleanliness and disinfection are mandatory weekly cleaning activities.
What products will help cope with rust and plaque on the toilet:
- Cillit Bang.
- Toilet duck.
- Domestos.
- Comet.
- STORK.
- Sanita Anti-rust.
The more often you clean your toilet, the cleaner it will be.
For pipes
Sewer pipes must be cleaned for hygienic purposes. To prevent blockages and plugs from forming in the pipes of the bathroom, kitchen, and toilet, preventive measures should be taken.
TOP 5 pipe cleaners
MOLE | Inexpensive and extremely effective. It is very effective in removing hair and wool clumps, the most common causes of clogged pipes. |
RUFF | The cleaner removes not only blockages, but also unpleasant odors. |
TIRET TURBO | It differs from domestic analogues by the presence of a safe lid that a child cannot open. |
GEL CHISTIN | The product clears blockages in 15-20 minutes. |
SELENA ANTI-CLOSS | The product is available in the form of granules. Validity period: 1-2 hours. Does not require additional physical manipulation. The product is poured into the pipe, drain hole and washed off with hot water. |
Take care of your sink so it doesn't get clogged.
To remove rust stains and limescale deposits
Limescale and rust stains are more of an aesthetic discomfort than a hygienic one. Against these types of pollution, you can use products that can be found on the shelves of most stores:
- Cillit Bang;
- Unicum;
- Comet Expert;
- Mr.Muscle
- Domestos.
Yellow plaque initially manifests itself in the area of the drain hole.
For kitchen
In the area where food is received and prepared, a universal kitchen cleaner would be appropriate. So that housewives do not need to buy separate products for each surface, manufacturers have made options for household chemicals suitable for different purposes. Universal cleaning products that can be used to clean kitchen surfaces include the following brands:
- Frosch.
- LOC.
- Cif.
- Sanita.
- Cilit.
Sticky, unpleasant-smelling grease can quickly ruin the appearance of the most luxurious kitchen furniture.
Disinfectants
During the period of spread of viral infections, disinfection and wet cleaning of premises is of great preventive importance. If there is a person in the house suffering from an infectious disease, the arsenal of household chemicals for cleaning the house must include disinfectants. For example:
- Indycept Iso.
- Nika-2.
- Biosterol.
Cleaning products can be divided into abrasive and non-abrasive.
Universal
In ordinary apartments, not much space can be allocated for storing a wide range of household chemicals. Therefore, many housewives prefer to use products that are universal in terms of application. For the kitchen and bathroom you can use Frosch, Myth, Bio-mex, Progress and other detergents that are labeled “Universal” on the counter. These products do not pose a health hazard. They can be used for cleaning the kitchen, bathroom, and storage rooms.
When choosing a cleaning product, you must first think about health; the product must be neutral, with a low acid-base concentration, i.e. The pH of cleaning products should be below level 8. Otherwise, it may harm the skin and the surface being cleaned.
Disinfection of home furniture and air
For antiseptic care of furniture, gentle compositions with caring components are used: polishes, oils, ammonia, etc. It is safe to carry out antiseptic cleaning for most surfaces with such means as:
- Proklin Oldey;
- Remedin spray;
- Eco Breeze (napkins).
To safely disinfect the air at home, use a 70% ethyl alcohol solution. Disinfection is carried out by spraying from a spray bottle; all surfaces in the apartment are additionally treated. It's good if you have an air purifier at home. It serves as additional protection. Absolute medical alcohol 96% from a pharmacy cannot be used as an antiseptic. Ethanol works more effectively in combination with water.
What are dishwasher tablets useful for?
Wipe away stains in the toilet
The tablet can be used in two ways. Throw it into the toilet and wait until it dissolves, and then clean it with a brush as usual. Or lightly wet the tablet and rub the dirty areas like an eraser. Just remember to wear rubber gloves for this.
Remove stains from the refrigerator
A dishwasher tablet will also help out when something spills or sticks in the refrigerator. The rules are the same: moisten it with water and rub the dirty area.
Clean the oven door
Fat accumulates on it, and dishwasher tablets are designed to deal with it. Soak the tablet in warm water and rub the door. Then rinse well with clean water.
What safe antiseptics can I buy in a pharmacy or store for different areas of my apartment or house?
Disinfectants for cleaning rooms in the house are divided into universal and specialized. The following are non-toxic but effective options.
Bathrooms (toilet, bath)
It is preferable to disinfect ceramics, tiles and plumbing fixtures with the following products containing acids and chloroactive components:
- Silit Beng;
- Domestos;
- Sanfor.
Best suited for cleaning surfaces, breaking down limescale, urinary stone, and rust. Kill germs and disinfect the house.
Kitchen
It is better to disinfect kitchen surfaces with spray products:
- SIF anti-fat spray (with non-ionic surfactants and benzisothiazoline);
- Mister Muscle spray for the kitchen (chlorine containing PAPV and organic solvents);
- Bref for the kitchen (chlorine-containing).
Bedroom and living room
The air and surfaces in these rooms must be safe for sleep and rest. Therefore, when choosing antiseptics, attention is paid to products with a gentle composition and low chlorine content.
- Dew AntiBac S+ is the active substance benzalkylium chloride, safe for furniture).
- Stellarium disinfectant spray (propanol 30%, isopropyl alcohol 45%).
Children's
In a children's room, it is important to avoid excessive release of chlorine and alcohol vapors, so it is preferable to disinfect furniture surfaces with wet wipes or broad-spectrum pharmaceutical preparations.
- Eco Breeze napkins. The name itself speaks about the safety of the product. The composition includes: propanol 27%, biocide synergists in the form of the QAC complex 0.05%, polyhexamethylene biguanide hydrochloride 0.04%, surfactants.
- Septolite wipes - 70% isopropyl alcohol and didecyldimethylammonium chloride - 0.23%.
- Miramistin, chlorhexidine
What is vinegar used for?
Restore shine to dishes
If you have hard water coming from your tap, you've probably noticed that your dishes start to look cloudy over time. Mix a liter of water with two tablespoons of vinegar, soak a sponge in this solution and scrub the dishes.
If you are using a dishwasher, pour some vinegar into a cup, place it in the machine, and run it through a normal cycle. The dishes will shine again.
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