I think one of the things that stands out for me using vinegar/water to clean is that I feel positive about cleaning! I hate cleaning but if I have to clean I like to be able to do it in a low key casual way. Using my vinegar/water cleaner I can clean with the cats roaming around underneath my feet or touch things or eat/drink while cleaning without having to worry as vinegar isn’t going to do anyone any harm. I even cleaned my kitchen bench the other day with a visitor right there beside me at the bench. I didn’t have to worry about the spray fumes getting near my visitor or the problem of sitting at a bench that still had cleaner residue on it.
In contrast if I clean my appliances with my store bought stainless steel towelettes there is a list of encouraging instructions regarding my health – ‘avoid breathing vapour, avoid contact with eyes, avoid contact with food and food preparation surfaces’. After that comes all the first aid instructions including calling the Poisons Information Centre!
In addition to these wonderful ‘safety instructions’ there are no ingredients listed on the towelette packaging or the box itself. It is difficult for consumers to become better informed about the products they are using when companies provide no product information. I guess it’s another good reason to try and produce things at home where you know what the ingredients are.
My mirrors came up really well today so I can give the vinegar cleaner the thumbs up C for mirrors – it evaporated really quickly after wiping leaving no smudges. It was just as good to use as my normal Mr Muscle glass cleaner.