Forget the cleaners.  Just mix water and vinegar in a spray bottle.  It will clean almost anything.  For stovetops, showers, tubs etc.  use baking soda and water.   Not only is it safe around children, but it's very cheap too!

By Sherry on 11/19/2009 10:29:31 AM

Props to Ginger for her comment!  I was going to say the same thing.  NO CLEANERS LEFT OUT AROUND CHILDREN!  Shame on Vocalpoint for letting this one get out there!

By Nikki on 11/10/2009 9:57:51 PM

Something great for cleaning around the home and cleaning up at the bank is Melaleuca.  The products are made from naturally durrived ingredients, are usually less money and you can earn checks in the mail for being a preferred member.  I have beena member for over a year now and receive enough money each month to cover everything that I buy from them!  dodowitz@yahoo.com

By Laurie on 11/6/2009 11:57:00 PM

Borax is also great for cleaning--especially in the bathroom.  Great for  people with asthma and allergies--no harmful chemicals.  I use borax and baking soda extensively, as I am a severe asthmatic.

By Alice on 11/4/2009 9:02:54 PM

i have tried baking soda before i was ammazed at well it cleans the grease on the stove it will eat it right up

By Edith on 11/4/2009 1:05:35 PM

i am of the belief that i bet it works just as good i will try that thanks for the tip

By Edith on 11/4/2009 1:03:09 PM

I also use water & vinegar as a all in one cleaner...cheap & it works.

By Sandra on 11/4/2009 12:30:46 PM

As a Grandmother, I am informing you that NO CLEANERS, even diluted w/ water, should EVER be left on the countertop; toodlers and older children are very tempted to smell or even taste the fluid... especially if the smell is pleasant. Be aware that hand santizers are extremely dangerous due to their alcohol content.  Children will get alcohol poisoning if they ingest same OR decide to "lick it off" of their hands; parental supervision and common sense is a necessity. Thank you!

By Ginger on 11/4/2009 11:08:35 AM

All sound like great ideas.  Intend to try them.

By Barbara on 11/4/2009 10:43:43 AM

The Baking Soda comment is by Rustey--this is a learning curve for me...LOL !Can't recall the password.

By anonymous on 11/4/2009 9:49:52 AM

One of the most efficient ways to clean, and very cost-effective   is to use Baking Soda to scrub with.  It works on everything from tubs & sinks, clothes, basement & kitchen floors, and cement driveways.  A big box of Baking Soda is around $2.00 & with water it will go a loooong way!!!

By anonymous on 11/4/2009 9:40:53 AM

Another way to save on cleaners: Get a spray bottle, fill it 1/2 and 1/2 with water and regular white vinegar.  Use baking soda for extra scrubbing power.  Cleans just as well, plus it's more environmentally friendly, safer for use around kids, and great for people with allergies and asthma!  

By Amber on 11/4/2009 8:24:30 AM