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

[azurelunatic]

For less-futile scrubbing, the absolute best cleaning device I have ever used on soap scum on glass is the tangled clumps of hair I pull out of my hairbrush. (I discovered this because I used to brush my hair in the shower before it got too long to do that without using a half-ton of conditioner every time.) On glass, it compares favorably to green scrubby pads; I'd say at least twice the cleaning power per effort. Though a wad of hair pulled out of the hairbrush is not the most squick-safe item in the world.

[wicked_socks]

That is fascinating! I never would have thought of it. I brush my hair in the shower (ugh, it's the only way I can brush it) so I always have a GIANT clump of hair. I shall have to try this. Thanks!