Green Cleaning, specifically shower/tub

[wicked_socks]

In a general effort to go green and deal with allergies, I've switched to using 'natural' soaps instead of detergent based soaps for body wash. However, the amount of soap scum generated by such products is driving me crazy. I've been using the Method daily shower spray but frankly I'm not exactly diligent with the daily part. Thus this generally ends with lots of futile scrubbing of the tub/shower before I give up, use a conventional toxic cleaner, and then avoid the upstairs for a while.

I'd love any recommendations for bathtub cleaners that:

• Don't contain eucalyptus


• Are not fragrant enough to affect asthma


• Won't poison the cats if they step in it

Additionally if anyone has recommendations for informative resources on green methods of cleaning, I'd be much obliged. I'm kind of inept at cleaning in general, let alone a specific methodology.

Thanks.

Comments

[lassarina]

I don't have a link for this directly, but apparently half a grapefruit and some large-grained sea salt is approximately the greatest cleaner for your bathtub ever. The salt gives it some "teeth" to scrub with, and the citrus breaks down goo and smells delightful. You can probably Google it and come up with how it's supposed to work, although I think "cut grapefruit in half, sprinkle generously with salt, attack the tub with it" is pretty straightforward. :) The author said that it did a good enough job that ze had had to let hir tub get dirty for a MONTH to get enough dirt to do reasonable before/after photos, so it's a lasting clean, too.

Oohh

[angel_negra]

I've heard of this one! Only the tip I got was lemon juice, salt and a sponge. But, same idea, salt for the 'teeth' and citrus for the breaking down of grime. It worked very well for me too.

Re: Oohh

[wicked_socks]

I love double votes, it makes it easier to decide which method to try first. Thanks!

[wicked_socks]

That sounds great, and like it would smell nice. Also, it sounds kind of fun. Thanks!