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

[sara]

I take baking soda and mix in just enough dish soap and water to make a paste, then apply it with a sponge. Cuts grease and grime and doesn't make my throat close up.

[watersword]

This. If there's anything baking soda cannot clean, I have yet to meet it.

[wicked_socks]

I am slowly learning that all cleaning roads seem to go back to baking soda (and also vinegar). It's really impressive. Even for use as a shampoo! I was in awe of that one.

[wicked_socks]

I am slowly learning the marvels of baking soda. I hadn't thought to mix it with dish soap and use it on the tub. Thanks!

[boosette]

Incidently, I use this same combination on a metal scrubby pad (not steel wool) instead of a sponge. This is not a gentle-on-surfaces cleanse, to be sure, but damned if it doesn't work on layers and layers of college-student lazy bathtub rings.