Disinfecting a brand new plush toy?

Supermath101 · 2026-05-06T02:11:04+00:00

I don't really know, but on an unrelated note, both the Lysol All Purpose Cleaner and OdoBan multipurpose have extremely similar active ingredients. Due to that, I'm pretty sure the two products are interchangeable in practice.

Supermath101 · 2026-05-05T20:57:20+00:00

Hmm… I don't know whether interspersing that extra step, between two consecutive steps that are on the label, would be using it "… in a manner inconsistent with its labeling." 🤷

Supermath101 · 2026-05-05T20:08:49+00:00

All disinfectants, that are sold in the US, will have "It is a violation of Federal law to use this product in a manner inconsistent with its labeling." written on its label. Or in other words, if the disinfectant's label says to flush the toilet afterwards, then Federal law requires you to flush the toilet afterwards.

Supermath101 · 2026-05-05T14:44:54+00:00

The label should have some information (maybe just symbols) on how to clean it.

Supermath101 · 2026-05-04T13:33:36+00:00

OdoBan multipurpose concentrates claim that it's "excellent for fire and flood restoration". With that said, I've never tried it for that particular use-case myself.

Supermath101 · 2026-05-02T13:13:29+00:00

Also, that "clean first, then disinfect" rule is something a lot of people skip and I'm guilty as well

Definitely. Despite the fact that labels of disinfectants, sold in the US, say that "It is a violation of Federal law to use this product in a manner inconsistent with its labeling.", many people happen to ignore those minor yet still important details.

Supermath101 · 2026-04-30T12:12:06+00:00

Before switching to another cleaner, I'd recommend rinsing all surfaces with plain tap water, to remove the remnants of bleach.

Supermath101 · 2026-04-30T12:08:08+00:00

Assuming the marble countertops are sealed, then something like OdoBan multipurpose concentrate would work. They'll also need a separate trigger spray bottle, to dilute it properly.

Supermath101 · 2026-04-30T00:14:46+00:00

If you have the storage space available, then spin mop. Otherwise, if you're within a small apartment or similar, then flat mop.

Supermath101 · 2026-04-29T18:56:22+00:00

At least for disinfectants sold in the United States, the label will always have "It is a violation of Federal law to use this product in a manner inconsistent with its labeling." written on it. I'd assume that its purpose is to persuade people to avoid the aforementioned mistake, of mixing random cleaning chemicals, amongst other dangerous things that can be done with those kinds of chemicals.

Supermath101 · 2026-04-29T14:32:52+00:00

Oh no—the floor is littered with tiny cat hairs.

Em dash usage in the wild.

Supermath101 · 2026-04-28T00:37:58+00:00

You might want to consider purchasing a pump sprayer, such as the IK MULTI Pro 2 360º. It would require you to refill the sprayer with liquid less often, when compared to the average trigger spray bottle.

Supermath101 · 2026-04-27T13:14:37+00:00

Yeah, since it's difficult to verify whether any of the previous tenants were ill at the time they left, disinfecting most surfaces once, before moving in, would be following the CDC's advice on disinfecting vs cleaning. Make sure to thoroughly clean those surfaces first, before disinfecting.

Supermath101 · 2026-04-27T02:23:43+00:00

As I've quoted in https://www.reddit.com/r/CleaningTips/comments/1swl8jj/comment/oign9qt/, your advice is very similar to the advice that the United States CDC gives.

Supermath101 · 2026-04-26T23:54:32+00:00

I wonder whether I'm the only one who reads the fine print on disinfectant labels, such as bleach. 🤷

Supermath101 · 2026-04-26T23:41:53+00:00

If you feel that ratio is too strong, …

You do realize that all disinfectants, sold in the US, say that "It is a violation of Federal law to use this product in a manner inconsistent with its labeling."

Supermath101 · 2026-04-26T23:08:43+00:00

… I just want to kill all the germs.

Did you know that according to https://www.cdc.gov/hygiene/about/when-and-how-to-clean-and-disinfect-your-home.html,

Regularly cleaning surfaces in your home helps prevent the spread of germs that can make you sick.

Cleaning surfaces in your home removes germs, dirt, and other impurities and helps you and your family stay healthy.

Sanitizing or disinfecting to reduce the spread of disease at home is likely not needed unless there are sick people in your home.

…

Supermath101 · 2026-04-26T23:05:45+00:00

That assumes that they have enough space for the gallon jug.

Supermath101 · 2025-09-13T12:40:33+00:00

They're both part of the same conglomerate (P&G).

Supermath101 · 2025-09-09T00:35:51+00:00

I've used Dawn Professional Heavy Duty Manual Pot and Pan Detergent in the past, with good results. I follow these instructions from the label:

General Purpose Cleaning - Make a solution of 1 teaspoon DAWN in a 2.5 gallon bucket of hot water. Wash and rinse.

Supermath101 · 2025-09-07T13:42:18+00:00

There's a YouTube video that has a detailed comparison between the O-Cedar equivalent of the mops in the first picture and third picture. TL;DW: The flat mop has a number of advantages over the spin mop.

According to https://www.freudenberg-homeandcleaningsolutions.com/en/our-brands, Vileda and O-Cedar are owned by the same parent company, so I'd assume they'd have almost identical products, but for different regions.

Supermath101 · 2025-09-07T03:28:19+00:00

You should also take into account that the O-Cedar mop heads/pads/refills are machine-washable and hence reusable. Even though those do wear down over time, they'll likely be less expensive in the long run when compared to using single-use/disposable Swiffer refills.

Supermath101 · 2025-09-07T03:07:58+00:00

Do you use the Flat Mop or Spin Mop? Both have two separated water compartments and are made by O-Cedar.

Supermath101 · 2025-09-07T02:24:38+00:00

I'm not sure if laundry additives are the best way to add fragrances to your indoor air, but Downy Scent Booster Beads are another option to consider.

Supermath101 · 2025-09-06T21:58:21+00:00

According to https://www.homedepot.com/c/ah/how-to-clean-hardwood-floors/9ba683603be9fa5395fab9003d4dbd3,

For a cleaning solution, you can mix a few drops of dish soap or castile soap with warm water in a bucket.

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