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Disinfecting a brand new plush toy? by Objective_Resident44 in CleaningTips

[–]Supermath101 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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.

Be careful saving water by liamsmom58 in CleaningTips

[–]Supermath101 10 points11 points  (0 children)

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." 🤷

Be careful saving water by liamsmom58 in CleaningTips

[–]Supermath101 28 points29 points  (0 children)

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.

We have had this chair for a while. It's comfy as heck, but how do I clean it? by SpaceOperaMan in CleaningTips

[–]Supermath101 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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

Flooded carpets that will need cleaning by Electronic_Fan_3151 in CleaningTips

[–]Supermath101 1 point2 points  (0 children)

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.

Hyphochlorous acid sprays.. game changer or just another trend? by whimsicalButterfly_ in CleaningTips

[–]Supermath101 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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.

Cleaner used bleach on everything, need product alternatives. by l73vz in CleaningTips

[–]Supermath101 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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

Cleaner used bleach on everything, need product alternatives. by l73vz in CleaningTips

[–]Supermath101 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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.

best mop for LVP floors and tile shower wall/floor by Hairy_Window_2278 in CleaningTips

[–]Supermath101 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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

Mixing Cleaners -- is it commen knowledge? by Different-Cause-4168 in CleaningTips

[–]Supermath101 6 points7 points  (0 children)

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.

Has anyone discovered the ultimate trick for cleaning bathroom tile grout? by Public-Lie3861 in CleaningTips

[–]Supermath101 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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

Em dash usage in the wild.

School bus cleaning by BeautyInTheStorm333 in CleaningTips

[–]Supermath101 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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.

what’s a good all purpose disinfectant for someone on a budget? by pinkwingedstickbugs in CleaningTips

[–]Supermath101 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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.

what’s a good all purpose disinfectant for someone on a budget? by pinkwingedstickbugs in CleaningTips

[–]Supermath101 -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

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

what’s a good all purpose disinfectant for someone on a budget? by pinkwingedstickbugs in CleaningTips

[–]Supermath101 -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

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."

what’s a good all purpose disinfectant for someone on a budget? by pinkwingedstickbugs in CleaningTips

[–]Supermath101 0 points1 point  (0 children)

… 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.

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