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

[linaelyn]

As far as scrubby commercial cleansers go, Bon Ami wins for non-toxic and effective. It's never bothered *my* asthma, and as long as your tub/shower isn't fiberglass or plastic, it doesn't scratch up the surface. It contains (often seashell) calcium carbonate, if that's an issue for your lungs (most folks aren't sensitive, but if you have a seafood allergy, it can be a problem.)

[holyschist]

I use scouring powder, although I'm not sure exactly what kind. There are a lot of pretty non-toxic scouring powders.

[wicked_socks]

This sounds kind of sad, but man, I feel like cleaning tips also need to come with a glossary! I'm still in tadpole form, one day I'll grow legs that know how to clean things!

Jokes aside, google is amazing and apparently you can make it out of borax/ sodium bicarbonate/ sea salt, etc (though I've recently learned borax can be unpleasant, but plenty options). The only scouring powder I had used before was of the "wear gloves if you still want skin without chemical burns" variety. I forgot about alternatives. Good to know, thanks!

[wicked_socks]

Ok, the little chick on the Bon Ami label is adorable. Seems like they sell it around me, I'll definitely check the store next time. Thank you! And thank you for the ingredient alert, I'm not allergic to shellfish, but it's very nice when someone takes the time to mention such things. :)

[wicked_socks]

I just read around on the website, and wow, a cleaning product company that addresses severe chemical sensitivities. I am impressed.