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The Dirty Truth: Cleaning Supplies I Love & Trust

mandylouhead - Reviews - November 30, 2024

I have learned over the last 20 years, that not all cleaning products are equal. Even those with great reviews can leave you cleaning and recleaning the same spots over and over again. That is why I am writing The Dirty Truth: Cleaning Supplies I love and Trust. If you are unhappy with your current cleaners, please consider trying some of these. Remember, I only share products I have used and love.

This post may contain affiliate links. This means, I may receive a small commission, AT NO EXTRA COST TO YOU, if you make a purchase through my link. Read full disclosure HERE.

Dishes

Dawn Dish Soap (Blue)

4.8 *

94.9k reviews

I don’t know about you, but I am extremely sensitive to many different dish soaps. My hands break out like crazy. While Dawn doesn’t claim to be hypoallergenic, it is one of the few that don’t break my hands out. And the fact that it works break is another bonus.

Dawn Apple Blossom (Green)

4.8 *

94.9k reviews

It is important to note that THIS is NOT normal dish soap. If you read the small print on the bottle, it says that it is for handwashing. I’ve tried it on dishes and it just doesn’t have the same grease cutting power…. but it work great on hands and smells AMAZING!

Dawn Platinum Plus Powerwash

4.8*

98k reviews

I started using Dawn Platinum about 5 years ago and the grease cutting power is PHENOMINAL!! THIS spray takes Dawn Platinum to a whole new level. You simply spray it on, wait a few minutes, and then you can almost wipe off even days old caked on grim.

Scotch Brite Dishwand

4.5 *

1.2k reviews

I am not a fan of washing dishes in a sink full of dirty water. Even though you wash it, I never feel like it gets things totally clean. With THIS dishwand, dish soap is dispensed on each dish and you can clean each with clean soap… then rinse like normal.

Laundry

Lysol Sport Laundry Sanitizer

4.8 *

12.4k reviews

My mom turned me on to the original Lysol Laundry Sanitizer, and while I liked it, I decided to try the Lysol Sport. It smells amazing, defunks stinky socks, and is even strong enough to remove the strong smell of cigarettes.

Bounce: Pet Hair & Lint Guard

4.7 *

22.6k reviews

If you love your pets, but hate having their hair all over your clothes… you have to try THESE dryer sheets. My dog has long wispy hair and it usually gets stuck in our clothes. I have no idea of the science behind it, but these dryer sheets pull the hair out of even thick covers.

Sealegend 2 Pieces Dryer Vent Cleaner Kit

4.4 *

27.8k reviews

According to NFPA 92% of house fires involve a clothes dryer. This means a LINT BRUSH like THIS could literally save your home from a fire. The first cleaning will surprise you, so be ready for a lot of lint.

General Cleaning

Amazon Basics Disinfecting Wipes

4.7 *

78k reviews

We are currently using THESE disinfecting wipes. I think I still prefer CLOROX WIPES myself, because I like my cleaners to smell like they are cleaning. BUT.. if you like wipes that clean without an overpowering clean smell, THESE might be for you.

Sprayway Glass Cleaner

4.7 *

3.2k reviews

THIS glass and window cleaner is phenomenal. Unlike name brands, Sprayway gets things clean the first time. It is a foam, so you are able to let it sit for a few seconds before wiping… and I really feel like it does a great job all around.

Mr. Clean: Clean Freak (with Gain)

4.7 *

1.5k reviews

I LOVE the smell of THIS cleaner. It has great grease cutting power, but my favorite part is definitely the smell. While I am sharing a link for the best deal I could find on this, I highly recommend double checking prices with a local store… you can probably find a better deal that what I found.

Lysol Power Clinging Gel

4.7 *

77k reviews

I used to use a different toilet bowl cleaner, but they changed the formula and now it is severely watered down. Lysol Power Clinging Gel is my new favorite! If you are like me and get busy with life… and don’t get to the toilet bowls as often as you like… THIS cleaner will be your best friend. It does a great job with even hard water stains.

Floors

e-Cloth Mop System

4.5 *

8.1k reviews

I use the Norwex mop system at work, and while it works great… I had no desire to spend $150+ on something that you can get for much cheaper. When I found the e-CLOTH MOP, for a fraction of the cost (with great reviews).. I decided to give it a shot. I am so glad I did. I don’t know how it compared to the Norwex technology, but I know my floors finally feel clean under my feet… and I don’t have to use an actual mop near as often.

Shark Vacmop

4.5 *

2.2k reviews

When we moved to an apartment with all wood floors, I felt a little overwhelmed… especially with a dog that sheds like crazy. THIS vacmop combo sucks up even all the dog hair. It is amazing.

Disclaimer… we do NOT use our vapmop for mopping because the pads pick up so much while vacuuming… that I felt they were too dirty to actually use to mop. I suppose you could use one vacmop pad for vacuuming and one for mopping, but that would get pretty expensive. Also, I am not a fan of the vacmop mopping solution.

Swiffer Wet jet

4.6 *

57.2k reviews

I am a HUGE fan of Swiffer Wet Jet, especially now that we have all wood floors. You can use one pad on multiple rooms and just switch it out when it gets too dirty. I personally use the Great Value brand mop pads, but that is just because of the price. I love that you don’t have a dirty mop and mop bucket to deal with when you are finished.

There you have it.. THE DIRTY TRUTH!! A list of the cleaning supplies that I love and trust. If I come across any that I have missed, I will update this post as I find them… or new ones. If you have any products that you think I should try, send me a message at [email protected].

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Mom Must Haves: Essential Finds For the Busy Mama

mandylouhead - Children - November 24, 2024

As a mom, it is hard to know which items you can trust for your children. You want to give them the best, but don’t always know what that is. Here at My Other Shoelace, we desire to help you get the best quality products. All the products here are items that I have personally used and love.

This post may contain affiliate links. This means, I may receive a small commission, AT NO EXTRA COST TO YOU, if you make a purchase through my link. Read full disclosure HERE.

Ryan & Rose Cutie Dose - Baby Medicine Dispenser Syringe

4.2 *

1k reviews

Don’t you hate how the syringes are too short to reach the bottom of the medicine bottles!? Well, Ryan & Rose makes a syringe that is extra long so it can reach the bottom of the bottles. I found these after having to pour medicine into a medicine cup and then suck it into the syringe. This a game changer when you have a sick kiddo.

No Touch Thermometer

4.5 *

102k reviews

We had tried soooo many different thermometers and were constantly frustrated because you never knew if you should add a degree or not. This no touch thermometer takes the guess work out of it. It lights up green for no fever, yellow for low grade, and red for a full blown fever.

NOTE: This thermometer does have to be calibrated with each use, so be sure to read the directions on the package (it’s very easy to do).

Huggies Simply Clean Fragrance-Free Baby Wipes

4.7 *

61.7k reviews

I am a HUGE fan of Huggies Simply Clean Wipes. When my babies were little, they were allergic to everything. They were allergic to every scent… even the clean scents. Well, these are scent free, and alcohol free. Alcohol free means that they can be used on diaper rash without burning the baby’s skin, and even used on the baby’s face. Trust me… you’ll love these!

Take N Toss Toddler Sippy Cups

4.5 *

14.7k reviews

When my oldest daughter was a toddler, they had a massive recall on a TON of sippy cups. They were all unable to be properly cleaned and therefore growing mold. I checked ours and threw out everything that was moldy. Take n Toss was the only thing that was left standing… so it became all that we used. BONUS… they are super cheap, so if you leave one behind you can replace it for $1 or less.

Zacurate Pro Series 500DL Fingertip Pulse Oximeter

4.7 *

230.5k reviews

I have an asthmatic child who gets croup every time she gets sick. When she was small, it was super scary. Having a pulse-ox machine at home was a game changer. Suddenly, we could tell if she could make it to the doctor or ER, or if we had to call 911.

DISCLAIMER: My model came from Walgreens as we got in the middle of the night when she was sick. The linked one is higher rated and silicone covered. I especially if you have little ones, I recommend ordering one that you know is rated high and can be shipped to you before you actually need it.

There you have it… essential finds for busy mamas! I may be adding to this list as time goes on, so be sure to check back. If there’s anything you think I should have on this list, shoot me a message at [email protected]. I only promote products that I personally use and love, so it may take me a while to try it out (assuming my kiddos aren’t too old now). Happy mommying!