Yes please Melissa and Chad Your videos are awesome with saving time and money.What is a cheap way to clean patio furniture.? Thank you for all the effort you put into the videos!
Hand sanitizer. hmmm.. I started using it when it started trending but then I begin to notice how dark the water is when I wash my hands when I get home. hand sanitizer made my hands a magnet of all the dirt I touched or accumulated through out the day. Stopped using it but use it as last resort to sanitize my hands but still look for water to get rid of the greasiness. Preferred is soap with water to remove dirt and microbes.
I make my own eye glass cleaner like you said except I don't add any dish soap its not needed. My daughter and husband wash their glasses about once a week with soap and water because they are both very oily, I don't have that issue so I just use my solution but I use it daily.
Vinegar 5 gal bucket, 2 lb apples decored and cut in to four. 2 cups of sugar 4 gal of warm water. Leave it closed for a month and you have cheap vinegar. If you have access to wild apples, it will cost you only for sugar (around 2 bucks for sugar)
I use straight rubbing alcohol in a spray bottle to clean my white boards after i finish wiping them down every once in a while. It amazes me how much ink residue gets left behind and how much brighter the boards are after I finish.
Another trick is that most spray nozzles from old cleaning products will screw right onto a rubbing alcohol bottle, just shorten the pick up tube a bit. Works great!
Thanks for the tips! I would also mention that rubbing alcohol can remove or damage factory finishes on metal handles, finished stainless appliances, and any painted and varnished surfaces. While this may not be noticeable in the short run over time it will dull the finish and then remove the coating in blotched sections.
Nadia Bourdages very true! I it’s usually sold at 70 percent strength. At dollar stores, it’s usually 50/50. In the first aid aisle, it can be found at 90 percent strength.
Love the eye glass cleaner recipe. I will try that. I love using rubbing alcohol to clean and disinfect with. I use straight rubbing alcohol to spray on my counters, light switches and door handle. I also use it on windows and mirrors. Cleans them beautifully.
I use rubbing alcohol in the washing machine as an extra bonus sanitizer to my wash. Great for extra stinky towels (we go to the pool/beach a lot), I also use it to clean with, floors, countertops, all over the kitchen and bathrooms. Cheap and very effective.
A little tip from me to you. If you have to clean something out of a freezer that was spilled or whatever, alcohol in warm water will prevent the cleaning cloth from sticking to the ice cold freezer and clean the problem, too.
I've been using Rubbing Alcohol for all my cleaning for the past decade... it's some really fantastic stuff removes the grease and oil on the stove fast and yes, make sure you are not working around an open flame. Thanks for a great video Melissa.
I clean my tile floor with rubbing alcohol. First vacuum. Wet the flat room duster with some water and pour out alcohol on the tile as you go, pulling up dirt & it shines as you go. The floor dries quickly and you are ready to go.
@@robinmcknight3868 Wrong..A simple bar of soap lathered in your hands will destroy the virus' membrane thus for killing it..And the soap bubbles once rinsed carry away the virus
Took advantage of the sale got my cloths last week. Wow the quality. My favorite has to be that large waffle cloth! Excellent quality. Melissa you really chose an incredible manfacturer.
That's a really good idea, thanks for sharing! My mom has a microsuede couch, and I always want to clean it but am scared to spray any disinfectants on it
Rubbing alcohol can also be used to remove Command strips with no paint damage! Dip a straight pin, safety pin, or thin knife into rubbing alcohol and run it between the sticker and the wall. The alcohol will help dissolve the adhesive and you should be able to pull the hook away with very little damage.
I love the convenience of a hand sanitizer. Early on l learned a "crude" but effective formula using alcohol and baby oil as the only two ingredients. I am a retired CNA/HHA, so l always had to be prepared for the unexpected. Soap and water is my preferred method of handwashing, but when it's not accessible for whatever reason, either your own formula...or a "safe" commercial formula is a good option.👩🏾
Quick tip for disinfecting: if your rubbing alcohol isn't already diluted to 60-70%, don't use it without diluting it. Many bacteria and viruses, especially the ones used to "wild" outside conditions and not the comfy stable conditions of your body, have the ability to lay dormant when dehydrated. After all, they're not always going to find themselves in convenient puddles of water and have had billions of years to adapt to dry land colonisation, even if it's only temporary. Using a higher percentile or pure rubbing alcohol just dehydrates the cell/viral capsid without being able to get to the machinery inside it. It'll still kill some, sure, but it's not effective in the slightest and the ones it doesn't kill will go on to reproduce resistant offshoots. So it'll get less and less effective. When you use an alcohol diluted to 60-70%, you attain a perfect balance - just enough water so the alcohol molecules can actually pass through the membrane and into the cell, and just enough alcohol to properly kill once inside. My microbiology and genetics labs, which must be spotless for precision's sake if not for safety, use this dilution in a spray bottle on every surface that can't be autoclaved.
Max so whats the best alcohol to buy 100% or 70% as it comes in those two forms? I use it to clean MTB brake levers etc after brake bleeding and what are some other industrial uses for it? the other eye glass cleaner and window cleaner are good ideas. prepping for survival and first aid sanitisers are other good uses and cleaning electronics. any others? does anyone know if rubbing alcohols are used in cigarette lighter propellants and bicycle disc brake cleaning sprays?. im sure rubbing your brake discs with RA will work fine and not leave any bad residues to damages and pregnate the disc brake pads , contaminating and detroying them causing your brakes to sweak? well the only way is to try it!
I have a chronic illness that makes me immunocompromised so hand sanitizer is something I use several times a day when I'm out in public. I love this homemade recipe without the chemicals that are so bad for you!
I use straight vinegar in my eyeglass cleaner spray bottle. Never thought about rubbing alcohol! Thanks for that. As for hand sanitizer, I always have some in the car, in my purse, and on my desk at work. I don't use it often, but want some handy if I have a cold, if we're travelling and using public washrooms, etc.
When I was in the hospital ICU years ago, the cleaning people would come in and be finished in less than 5 minutes. They would do windows and clean all hard surfaces with alcohol and water spray solution. I've been using it ever since.
Hand sanitizer Must Have Spaces: used it at the airport, after a sticky menu, after thrift shopping and when visiting in the hospital. It's not for Every time, Every day> But Sometimes, It's Essential! I carry it in the car, my husband doesn't, so I also keep it in my purse. Last week, he needed some too!
An excellent glass cleaner is a drop of Dawn in distilled water. The minerals in water cause streaks, thus distilled water hasn't any minerals, so no streaks. It's amazing!
I love the idea of making my own eyeglasses cleaner, and hand sanitizer. I usually carry a small bottle of hand sanitizer in my handbag, but I always use soap and water at home. Thank you Melissa, you're the best!
Where would I be without you😃 all the way from Australia, absolutely love you're videos. I have rubbing alcohol on hand but had no idea it has no many uses so Thankyou💕
Thank you for telling me about microfibre cloths me and my husband only use these now keep up the good work I have always enjoyed watching your videos amazing work over the years ⭐️😌
Nope I'm here cause I strain my elbow tendon while doing weightlifghting. And now I have bicep tendonitis for more than 4 months already. I use a remedy with alcohol mix with weed to recover my pain hope it works.
I like hand sanitizer when my hubby and I go thrifting. Stores in our area rarely have public restrooms so hand sanitizer does the trick after searching for all the bargains. I also use hand sanitizer in my craft room for cleaning stubborn messes off surfaces. It doesn't dry as fast as pure alcohol so it has more working time to desolve those stains and spills.
As a professional window cleaner, I have to say that we never use pure alcohol to clean glass. We only add some to the water when it's cold to keep the water from freezing. No alcohol, just a simple soap and water solution, and a good squeegee, is all you need. Also, as stated above, it can etch some glass, take the coatings off, and eat into some window frames. I don't mind a little for a spot here and there, but our go to is just a correct amount of soap in the water.
Your videos are very inspiring education tools. Ive been watching ur vids since i became the one who take responsibility to manage my whole house (aka living without parents). It really helped me a lot. Thanks for awesome contents and quality of videos.
Having been a UA for the Army I see what continued use of mass produced hand sanitizer does, not to mention it's strips your hands/ your body from fighting naturally, bad bacteria. I like to make my own with simple Tea Tree Oil, and water. As an extra, I use a foaming hand soap container and add to it about 20 drops of tea tree oil and then fill it up with Castile soap. My go-to anti-bacterial hand soap
Thanks very much! In my work and other activities of daily living, I use a lot of the jelled ethanol hand disinfectant. I've noticed my hands getting so dry my iPhone won't detect my finger on the touchpad. I'll try your recipe as I've never had a problem with Castile soap. I appreciate your advice!
Hand sanitizer diy suggestion is priceless. My optician/ ophthalmologist suggested dish liquid solutions also, for cleaning eyeglasses. Love your videos!!!
Could you do a video of 'cleaning on the go' like cleanign on the go for hand, pets, babies, travel tips, avoiding germs in public places (without looking like a clean freak)....?
I prefer soap and water too. But when I do use hand sanitizer I like wipes over the kind in a bottle. I especially like them when I travel to wipe down the arm rest and tray tables on a plane.
For over 32 years I've been using any spray bottle, a double shot of lemon ammonia, a shot glass of rubbing alcohol and water for streak free windows, woodwork and all levelor blinds, it also smells better than plain ammonia or alcohol.🙂 FanTom USA
I don’t like gel type hand sanitizers but I really like the spray kinds from either Honest Company or SunBum (both in the baby section at Target). No chemicals and most importantly, not sticky!
I'm all for it. Especially in an office or when coming in contact with sick people in small spaces. I don't really use it at home, unless I'm sick or someone else in the house is sick.
For the lenses on glasses is better to clarify that alcohol is not to be used if they have antireflective coating. On transition lenses is not recommended as well.
My favorite hand sanitizer comes in a small spray pump from Whole Foods. It's called "Everyone for every body" & it's a delightful peppermint + citrus fragrance.
that was exactly me thinking. i used to work in a lab and one time i got ca glue on my lenses. i had to use acetone to remove the glue, but it also started to remove the coating. i had to have my lenses replaced. which also taught me to always wear eye protection (even if you wear prescription glasses) when you're working with ANY chemical; no matter how harmless you may think it is.
I love it! And I can't wait to make it. I use it all the time, but maybe now you can talk about the severe dry hands that comes from alcohol and the constant hand washing. Btw, this is my first time watching, and I love it!
After researching, I found that 70% isopropyl alcohol (30% water) is optimum for disinfecting for household cleaning and first aid , as the microbiologist has stated below. Higher or lower concentrations of isopropyl alcohol (IPA) will not do any better. The water helps open cells in cuts, to get the ipa into the cut.
I worked in a pharmacy for 27 years when people would come in, sneezing, coughing in their hands & snot & boogers on their money & script I would rinse my hands with alcohol, until I was told NO NO because the alcohol dries out your hands then they can crack & infection get into them & germs in an open area!!
But guess what? Hand sanitizer might kill the bad bacteria, but it also kills good bacteria, which then will weaken your immune system, which will make it easier for you to get sick, so soap and water IS always the best option
I teach two year olds at a preschool, so if a sink is not nearby at the moment I definitely use hand sanitizer until I get to a sink and can wash thoroughly. LOL other than that i'll use it after I put gas in my car cause who knows whats with all those fumes and on that nozzle LOL! Hand sanitizer works great if there is not a sink nearby period! I definitely don't rely on it for a thorough disinfectant though. Haha! Soap and water is always a must! Thanks for the video Melissa!! Loved it. I took lots of notes =). YES!! Please make more cleaning hacks videos for sure!! =)
I've been watching Clean My Space since i was just trying to help my single mom around the house to now caring for my own home! I have so enjoyed watching your family grow and learning from you... THANK YOU for your content
I have the same opinion as you (Melissa). My biggest issue is the residue left from the store bought ones. ... Definitely going to have to make my own hand sanitizer from now on.
We use hand sanitizer because my daughter has Cystic Fibrosis and I have an autoimmune disorder. We both need to use it or else we can get some nasty infections.
I don't use hand sanitizer all the time but it is handy. I keep mine by the sinks after washing my hands coming home from stores and handling meat. I keep a bottle in my purse and some wet wipes cause you never know... When I'm sick or my kids are I have a small spray bottle of alcohol by the bed for spraying pillows and the bed when I change sheets. Especially in winter... Thanks for the recipe for it. I have all the stuff to make it and now I can fill my bottles back up for the fall and winter. I never knew hand sanitizer was so simply made!!! It's a new game now I realize I can add essential oils to my alcohol bed bottles now. Thanks!!!
Here's some info u may want to consider, I used rubbing alcohol for many years, but I thought it was rather pricey, even tho it does do a really good job of cleaning. However I discovered it was much less expensive to buy the biggest bottles of "hand sanitizer I could find at the dollar store, & I use the hand sanitizer for cleaning tons of surfaces. It works really well, a lot less costly, plus less odor. It cleans streak free, & cleans stuff I Didn't think I could clean, before I discovered the magic of cleaning with hand sanitizer. Did u ever write on the lid of a plastic container (such as Tupperware) with a black permanent marker? And afterwards u wished u could clean it off?? Use hand sanitizer, dab just a few drops of hand sani on the permanent marker on plastic container. Let it sit for a few minutes, then wipe it off. If it doesn't clean all the permanent marker off immediately apply a few more days, let sit 3 to 5 min & wipe it off again. The permanent marker will all come off. It won't work on anything that absorbs the marker, but it works really well on plastics, glass, & most metals.
I keep a small bottle of hand sanitizer in my car because after pumping gas, everyone touches the pump. Also, opening doors, buggies at the grocery store ect.... I always wash my hands with soap and water as soon as I get home.
Sarah Michaels you must be from the South? When I moved up North for a bit people would look at me like I was crazy when I said buggy.. apparently you only call it a "cart" up there?
I’m an RN. Hand washing is done MANY TIMES a day and hand sanitizer is everywhere! I’m OCD about hand washing. I also buy hand sanitizer by the CASE! I keep it all over the house and in my purse! I love it!!!! 💚💜🧡💗💙💛💗
For my version of (EO-inspired) hand sanitizer: A scoop of melted room temperature coconut oil is good for soft hands. Whip or mix really well if the coconut oil hasn’t dissolved and dispersed enough (it can feel a little gritty until the oil melts). And I learned what works best is definitely clear aloe vera gel found in the sunblock aisle - I thought pure aloe vera juice would be better but it got all weird when I added the alcohol.
I use it full strenght wherever possible. True..works like magic for pennies and does not contain gazillion harmful chemicals. Spray inside your snickers and gym bag occasionally ! Tv screen...computer screen and the keys ...any mirror..glass cooking top ECT.
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Should we make more videos talking about cleaning hacks?
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Yes please Melissa and Chad Your videos are awesome with saving time and money.What is a cheap way to clean patio furniture.? Thank you for all the effort you put into the videos!
Hand sanitizer. hmmm.. I started using it when it started trending but then I begin to notice how dark the water is when I wash my hands when I get home. hand sanitizer made my hands a magnet of all the dirt I touched or accumulated through out the day. Stopped using it but use it as last resort to sanitize my hands but still look for water to get rid of the greasiness. Preferred is soap with water to remove dirt and microbes.
I make my own eye glass cleaner like you said except I don't add any dish soap its not needed. My daughter and husband wash their glasses about once a week with soap and water because they are both very oily, I don't have that issue so I just use my solution but I use it daily.
I have started using your cleaning hacks--vinegar--alcohol, etc. Saving a lot on supplies--thanks!!!
Vinegar
5 gal bucket, 2 lb apples decored and cut in to four. 2 cups of sugar 4 gal of warm water. Leave it closed for a month and you have cheap vinegar. If you have access to wild apples, it will cost you only for sugar (around 2 bucks for sugar)
I use straight rubbing alcohol in a spray bottle to clean my white boards after i finish wiping them down every once in a while. It amazes me how much ink residue gets left behind and how much brighter the boards are after I finish.
Another trick is that most spray nozzles from old cleaning products will screw right onto a rubbing alcohol bottle, just shorten the pick up tube a bit. Works great!
I actually did that before reading this !
Omg mind 😳 🤯 thanks!!!
Thanks for the tips! I would also mention that rubbing alcohol can remove or damage factory finishes on metal handles, finished stainless appliances, and any painted and varnished surfaces. While this may not be noticeable in the short run over time it will dull the finish and then remove the coating in blotched sections.
As a microbiologist, I have to add that the best ratio to actually disinfect with alcool is 70% alcool in 30% water. Not 50/50.
Nadia Bourdages very true! I
it’s usually sold at 70 percent strength. At dollar stores, it’s usually 50/50. In the first aid aisle, it can be found at 90 percent strength.
Nadia Bourdages 30% water and 70% alcohol is how much in measurements
If I smell 70%alcohol I might pass out ...
Nadia Bourdages Does the 50/50 apply to 91% alcohol. That’s what I purchase.
Susan Freeland i used the 90% one 16 oz
Love the eye glass cleaner recipe. I will try that. I love using rubbing alcohol to clean and disinfect with. I use straight rubbing alcohol to spray on my counters, light switches and door handle. I also use it on windows and mirrors. Cleans them beautifully.
LOVE YOUR VIDEOS AND HACKS. MY OWN CLEANING COMPANY FOR 25 YEARS AND LEARNED SOOO MUCH FROM YOU. THANK YOU
I use rubbing alcohol in the washing machine as an extra bonus sanitizer to my wash. Great for extra stinky towels (we go to the pool/beach a lot), I also use it to clean with, floors, countertops, all over the kitchen and bathrooms. Cheap and very effective.
Yes please, I love natural and effective cleaning tips!
A little tip from me to you. If you have to clean something out of a freezer that was spilled or whatever, alcohol in warm water will prevent the cleaning cloth from sticking to the ice cold freezer and clean the problem, too.
I've been using Rubbing Alcohol for all my cleaning for the past decade... it's some really fantastic stuff removes the grease and oil on the stove fast and yes, make sure you are not working around an open flame. Thanks for a great video Melissa.
Hi Melissa have an old stove love cleaning without the harsh cleaners.So gotta try it .
I clean my tile floor with rubbing alcohol. First vacuum. Wet the flat room duster with some water and pour out alcohol on the tile as you go, pulling up dirt & it shines as you go. The floor dries quickly and you are ready to go.
I think hand sanitizer is awesome in a pinch. However there's nothing like some good old soap and water. ❤💚💙☮
Penny Thatcher agreed
With covid soap is not enough, alcohol is a must !
@@robinmcknight3868 Wrong..A simple bar of soap lathered in your hands will destroy the virus' membrane thus for killing it..And the soap bubbles once rinsed carry away the virus
Yes I love using Hand ✋ Sanitizer for my hands & wiping down the push handles on shopping 🛒 carts when I go shopping 🛍!!! 👍😊
Took advantage of the sale got my cloths last week. Wow the quality. My favorite has to be that large waffle cloth! Excellent quality. Melissa you really chose an incredible manfacturer.
How much was the duty? And was that asked for at the door???
Yes! I love cleaning with rubbing alcohol. Always clean my phone, Apple Watch, and Bluetooth headset. Will be making some disinfectant spray. Thanx
I can’t live without hand sanitizer, thanks for the fabulous recipes 👍🙏💕
Just the tiniest squirt of 91% isopropyl alcohol in the toilet works way better than any toilet cleaner I’ve ever used
It's 11:32 pm, and I just cleaned my blinds in my bedroom! They look brand new! Can't wait to tackle the blinds in the house!
I love your vids so much
You should do a day in the life vid
It would be interesting to see what you do in the day
Thank you
I spritz my microsuede sofa with rubbing alcohol to kill germs. Water leaves water rings on microsuede, but alcohol dries quick with no spots.
Laurie L. This is a great tip!!!
That's a really good idea, thanks for sharing! My mom has a microsuede couch, and I always want to clean it but am scared to spray any disinfectants on it
One more thing, do you add any water to your couch spray, or is it just the rubbing alcohol?
So you don't mix it with water?
I agree, micro suede cleans up well with rubbing alcohol. Use a microfiber cloth to Remove water marks/rings
Rubbing alcohol can also be used to remove Command strips with no paint damage! Dip a straight pin, safety pin, or thin knife into rubbing alcohol and run it between the sticker and the wall. The alcohol will help dissolve the adhesive and you should be able to pull the hook away with very little damage.
Isn’t the whole idea that you just pull the tab and it removes easily, no alcohol needed.
@abutterfly7975 Yes thats the theory but doesn't always work, js.
I love the convenience of a hand sanitizer. Early on l learned a "crude" but effective formula using alcohol and baby oil as the only two ingredients. I am a retired CNA/HHA, so l always had to be prepared for the unexpected. Soap and water is my preferred method of handwashing, but when it's not accessible for whatever reason, either your own formula...or a "safe" commercial formula is a good option.👩🏾
Quick tip for disinfecting: if your rubbing alcohol isn't already diluted to 60-70%, don't use it without diluting it.
Many bacteria and viruses, especially the ones used to "wild" outside conditions and not the comfy stable conditions of your body, have the ability to lay dormant when dehydrated. After all, they're not always going to find themselves in convenient puddles of water and have had billions of years to adapt to dry land colonisation, even if it's only temporary.
Using a higher percentile or pure rubbing alcohol just dehydrates the cell/viral capsid without being able to get to the machinery inside it. It'll still kill some, sure, but it's not effective in the slightest and the ones it doesn't kill will go on to reproduce resistant offshoots. So it'll get less and less effective.
When you use an alcohol diluted to 60-70%, you attain a perfect balance - just enough water so the alcohol molecules can actually pass through the membrane and into the cell, and just enough alcohol to properly kill once inside.
My microbiology and genetics labs, which must be spotless for precision's sake if not for safety, use this dilution in a spray bottle on every surface that can't be autoclaved.
Max ok so if the rubbing alcohol already comes at 60-70% strength you can use it just like that without diluting that is what you mean
Max.... How long did it take you to write all this... I wouldn't have the patience ... I like you... I like you a lot haha
Max so whats the best alcohol to buy 100% or 70% as it comes in those two forms? I use it to clean MTB brake levers etc after brake bleeding and what are some other industrial uses for it? the other eye glass cleaner and window cleaner are good ideas. prepping for survival and first aid sanitisers are other good uses and cleaning electronics. any others? does anyone know if rubbing alcohols are used in cigarette lighter propellants and bicycle disc brake cleaning sprays?. im sure rubbing your brake discs with RA will work fine and not leave any bad residues to damages and pregnate the disc brake pads , contaminating and detroying them causing your brakes to sweak? well the only way is to try it!
Max, thanks for taking the time to explain a possibility most of us--me, anyway--had not considered.
Nerd
I have a chronic illness that makes me immunocompromised so hand sanitizer is something I use several times a day when I'm out in public. I love this homemade recipe without the chemicals that are so bad for you!
After searching for a DIY disinfecting spray I landed on this one, that was explained well and simple to do. Loved it! Thank you :)
I use straight vinegar in my eyeglass cleaner spray bottle. Never thought about rubbing alcohol! Thanks for that. As for hand sanitizer, I always have some in the car, in my purse, and on my desk at work. I don't use it often, but want some handy if I have a cold, if we're travelling and using public washrooms, etc.
When I was in the hospital ICU years ago, the cleaning people would come in and be finished in less than 5 minutes. They would do windows and clean all hard surfaces with alcohol and water spray solution. I've been using it ever since.
Hand sanitizer Must Have Spaces: used it at the airport, after a sticky menu, after thrift shopping and when visiting in the hospital. It's not for Every time, Every day> But Sometimes, It's Essential! I carry it in the car, my husband doesn't, so I also keep it in my purse. Last week, he needed some too!
An excellent glass cleaner is a drop of Dawn in distilled water. The minerals in water cause streaks, thus distilled water hasn't any minerals, so no streaks.
It's amazing!
I liked the blinds cleaning tip
Been doin this for years works better than anything else! 👍🙂
I love the idea of making my own eyeglasses cleaner, and hand sanitizer. I usually carry a small bottle of hand sanitizer in my handbag, but I always use soap and water at home.
Thank you Melissa, you're the best!
Thanks for this. IMO hand sanitizer is crucial for big city living. Esp riding the subway!
Where would I be without you😃 all the way from Australia, absolutely love you're videos. I have rubbing alcohol on hand but had no idea it has no many uses so Thankyou💕
Thank you for telling me about microfibre cloths me and my husband only use these now keep up the good work I have always enjoyed watching your videos amazing work over the years ⭐️😌
Yes please. I love learning about cleaning hacks. Thank you.
Who else is here in 2020? Avoiding Coronavirus and latest videos on sanitizer DIY?
Nope I'm here cause I strain my elbow tendon while doing weightlifghting. And now I have bicep tendonitis for more than 4 months already. I use a remedy with alcohol mix with weed to recover my pain hope it works.
Using hand sanitizer is a YES nowadays. Love your your videos.
I never use any hand sanitizer only ivory soap and water, I honestly haven't had a common cold in 42 years, maybe I'm just Blessed.🙂 FanTom USA
I like hand sanitizer when my hubby and I go thrifting. Stores in our area rarely have public restrooms so hand sanitizer does the trick after searching for all the bargains. I also use hand sanitizer in my craft room for cleaning stubborn messes off surfaces. It doesn't dry as fast as pure alcohol so it has more working time to desolve those stains and spills.
Rubbing alcohol is so great for windows and mirrors! :) and so much cheeper then buying windex or other window cleaners
DO NOT I REPEAT DO NOT ever use alcohol to clean glass or mirrors it will etch into the glass and ruin it.
70 percent is the best it makes glass invisible unlike windex which leaves residue and germs
As a professional window cleaner, I have to say that we never use pure alcohol to clean glass. We only add some to the water when it's cold to keep the water from freezing. No alcohol, just a simple soap and water solution, and a good squeegee, is all you need. Also, as stated above, it can etch some glass, take the coatings off, and eat into some window frames. I don't mind a little for a spot here and there, but our go to is just a correct amount of soap in the water.
Can u add essential oils to the cleaner when doing windows
@@thewatcher611 Thank you so much Sir 👍❤️
Thank u so much for the good ideas. I will make those for me.
Your videos are very inspiring education tools. Ive been watching ur vids since i became the one who take responsibility to manage my whole house (aka living without parents). It really helped me a lot. Thanks for awesome contents and quality of videos.
cleans my bong real good
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Having been a UA for the Army I see what continued use of mass produced hand sanitizer does, not to mention it's strips your hands/ your body from fighting naturally, bad bacteria. I like to make my own with simple Tea Tree Oil, and water. As an extra, I use a foaming hand soap container and add to it about 20 drops of tea tree oil and then fill it up with Castile soap. My go-to anti-bacterial hand soap
good advice and I have tea tree oil at my house!
pauletteleroy I think you will be happy with the change😁😁😁❤
I believe lemon balm oil is a better antimicrobial.
Thanks very much! In my work and other activities of daily living, I use a lot of the jelled ethanol hand disinfectant. I've noticed my hands getting so dry my iPhone won't detect my finger on the touchpad. I'll try your recipe as I've never had a problem with Castile soap. I appreciate your advice!
Hand sanitizer diy suggestion is priceless. My optician/ ophthalmologist suggested dish liquid solutions also, for cleaning eyeglasses. Love your videos!!!
Could you do a video of 'cleaning on the go' like cleanign on the go for hand, pets, babies, travel tips, avoiding germs in public places (without looking like a clean freak)....?
Yes, I love all things hacks! Cleaning especially!
I prefer soap and water too. But when I do use hand sanitizer I like wipes over the kind in a bottle. I especially like them when I travel to wipe down the arm rest and tray tables on a plane.
You’re awesome! Thanks!
For over 32 years I've been using any spray bottle, a double shot of lemon ammonia, a shot glass of rubbing alcohol and water for streak free windows, woodwork and all levelor blinds, it also smells better than plain ammonia or alcohol.🙂 FanTom USA
Thanks Blossom!
I don’t like gel type hand sanitizers but I really like the spray kinds from either Honest Company or SunBum (both in the baby section at Target). No chemicals and most importantly, not sticky!
I work in health care and it is very important and it helps prevent the spread of germs
Heres another tip, rubbing alcohol will remove permanent marker from most surfaces.
WOW AMAZING VIDEO VERY EDUCATIONAL 👍👍👍
What do you think of hand sanitizer?
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I like it most of the time
I’d rather just wash my hands. But I do use it when traveling.
Not often
I'm all for it. Especially in an office or when coming in contact with sick people in small spaces. I don't really use it at home, unless I'm sick or someone else in the house is sick.
Clean My Space I'd like to make my own hand sanitizer with safe ingredients and few ingredients as possible!!!
I like that tip of alcohol on the blinds, I’m going to try it!
Avoid it on plastic blinds though.
Like you I use soap and water mainly and from Time to time I use hand sanitizer. Great hacks.
I've been cleaning with rubbing alcohol for years. It really gets the job done right and it's only a dollar.
Hate hand sanitizer, love soap and water.
I'm absolutely with you... only in a pinch
For the lenses on glasses is better to clarify that alcohol is not to be used if they have antireflective coating. On transition lenses is not recommended as well.
Agreed. I've ruined glasses before that had a coating using a rubbing alcohol hack. Not worth it
My favorite hand sanitizer comes in a small spray pump from Whole Foods. It's called "Everyone for every body" & it's a delightful peppermint + citrus fragrance.
I'm an optician. Rubbing alcohol strips off ar coatings which voids warranties. Don't recommend for eye glasses.
that was exactly me thinking. i used to work in a lab and one time i got ca glue on my lenses. i had to use acetone to remove the glue, but it also started to remove the coating. i had to have my lenses replaced. which also taught me to always wear eye protection (even if you wear prescription glasses) when you're working with ANY chemical; no matter how harmless you may think it is.
My opticians lab assistant recommended alcohol and water to clean my glasses... been doing it for 4 year's..
Thank you 🙏
Use dawn dish soap and warm water.
Lens cleaner is usually just a mix of isopropyl alcohol, dish detergent, and water.
I love it! And I can't wait to make it. I use it all the time, but maybe now you can talk about the severe dry hands that comes from alcohol and the constant hand washing. Btw, this is my first time watching, and I love it!
I love 70% Or more Alcohol ,I use it straight out the bottle,sanitizing beds doorknobs and faucets.
I saved this video in favorites! Great hand sanitizer recipe
After researching, I found that 70% isopropyl alcohol (30% water) is optimum for disinfecting for household cleaning and first aid , as the microbiologist has stated below. Higher or lower concentrations of isopropyl alcohol (IPA) will not do any better. The water helps open cells in cuts, to get the ipa into the cut.
I really liked and also learned New things
Hand sanitizer is better than nothing, but soap and water is ALWAYS the best option
I worked in a pharmacy for 27 years when people would come in, sneezing, coughing in their hands & snot & boogers on their money & script I would rinse my hands with alcohol, until I was told NO NO because the alcohol dries out your hands then they can crack & infection get into them & germs in an open area!!
spenx09 it depends on if there’s solids on your hands or not. Otherwise, alcohol hand sanitizer is just as effective.
Wrong! They have now found that hand sanitizer kills more bacteria/viruses, etc than hand washing.
I agree. I dislike those blaster hand dryers in public toilets so would rather sanitise my hands than use those.
But guess what? Hand sanitizer might kill the bad bacteria, but it also kills good bacteria, which then will weaken your immune system, which will make it easier for you to get sick, so soap and water IS always the best option
I teach two year olds at a preschool, so if a sink is not nearby at the moment I definitely use hand sanitizer until I get to a sink and can wash thoroughly. LOL other than that i'll use it after I put gas in my car cause who knows whats with all those fumes and on that nozzle LOL! Hand sanitizer works great if there is not a sink nearby period! I definitely don't rely on it for a thorough disinfectant though. Haha! Soap and water is always a must!
Thanks for the video Melissa!! Loved it. I took lots of notes =). YES!! Please make more cleaning hacks videos for sure!! =)
I love the makers cloths! I have tried many other microfiber cloths and none compare to the quality of yours.
I've been watching Clean My Space since i was just trying to help my single mom around the house to now caring for my own home! I have so enjoyed watching your family grow and learning from you... THANK YOU for your content
I use hand sanitizers when out and about- carry one in my purse all the time.
Marilyn Torres. Me, too. I keep one in my bag and one in the glove box of my car!
You had information about COVID 2 years ago??
May I know more?
I sometimes have to use hand sanitizer but I am like you in this regard. I use it if I have to.
I have the same opinion as you (Melissa). My biggest issue is the residue left from the store bought ones. ... Definitely going to have to make my own hand sanitizer from now on.
Yes they Always are needed. Thank You
We use hand sanitizer because my daughter has Cystic Fibrosis and I have an autoimmune disorder. We both need to use it or else we can get some nasty infections.
This is us too...especially when we need to go into the hospitals or on a plane...yuck!
Just make sure you wash with soap and water as much as possible, because hand sanitizer does not kill all germs like washing thoroughly does
Thumbs way up to all CF families. We all pray for a cure someday.
I don't use hand sanitizer all the time but it is handy.
I keep mine by the sinks after washing my hands coming home from stores and handling meat.
I keep a bottle in my purse and some wet wipes cause you never know... When I'm sick or my kids are I have a small spray bottle of alcohol by the bed for spraying pillows and the bed when I change sheets.
Especially in winter...
Thanks for the recipe for it.
I have all the stuff to make it and now I can fill my bottles back up for the fall and winter.
I never knew hand sanitizer was so simply made!!!
It's a new game now I realize I can add essential oils to my alcohol bed bottles now.
Thanks!!!
Here's some info u may want to consider, I used rubbing alcohol for many years, but I thought it was rather pricey, even tho it does do a really good job of cleaning. However I discovered it was much less expensive to buy the biggest bottles of "hand sanitizer I could find at the dollar store, & I use the hand sanitizer for cleaning tons of surfaces. It works really well, a lot less costly, plus less odor. It cleans streak free, & cleans stuff I
Didn't think I could clean, before I discovered the magic of cleaning with hand sanitizer. Did u ever write on the lid of a plastic container (such as Tupperware) with a black permanent marker? And afterwards u wished u could clean it off?? Use hand sanitizer, dab just a few drops of hand sani on the permanent marker on plastic container. Let it sit for a few minutes, then wipe it off. If it doesn't clean all the permanent marker off immediately apply a few more days, let sit 3 to 5 min & wipe it off again. The permanent marker will all come off. It won't work on anything that absorbs the marker, but it works really well on plastics, glass, & most metals.
Thank you great tip!!
love it. Good Job Melissa!
DOES ANYBODY KNOW IF ALCOHOL KILLS ODORS
I keep a small bottle of hand sanitizer in my car because after pumping gas, everyone touches the pump. Also, opening doors, buggies at the grocery store ect.... I always wash my hands with soap and water as soon as I get home.
Sarah Michaels you must be from the South?
When I moved up North for a bit people would look at me like I was crazy when I said buggy.. apparently you only call it a "cart" up there?
The steering wheel of the car is loaded with germs.
Sarah Michaels. That is so me! That is exactly what I do!
Sarah Michaels, I thought I exaggerated! LOL! Guess not! I also disinfect my steering wheel etc.
Sarah Michaels Me too 👍
I’m an RN. Hand washing is done MANY TIMES a day and hand sanitizer is everywhere! I’m OCD about hand washing. I also buy hand sanitizer by the CASE! I keep it all over the house and in my purse! I love it!!!! 💚💜🧡💗💙💛💗
Only for emergencies. It destroys good gut bacteria. Thanks for sharing non toxic options
D Conway you’re not supposed to drink it...
THANKS FOR THE TIPS !
For my version of (EO-inspired) hand sanitizer: A scoop of melted room temperature coconut oil is good for soft hands. Whip or mix really well if the coconut oil hasn’t dissolved and dispersed enough (it can feel a little gritty until the oil melts). And I learned what works best is definitely clear aloe vera gel found in the sunblock aisle - I thought pure aloe vera juice would be better but it got all weird when I added the alcohol.
Thank you, I already made my own aloa Vera gel sanitizer and it is really good.
I like the idea of making my own eyeglass cleaner👍🏾
T L I like that idea as well. I'm definitely going to be making some soon.
Yes! Hope I can find those little spray bottles.
make sure you do not use "windex" on your glasses! This recipe Melissa gave will not harm the coating on lenses.
Mary Ellen Acosta I've seen them in dollar stores.
I make my own all the time... Use distilled water if you you have it, its impossible to leave spots.
Thank you! You have helped my business so much. Thank you for taking time out to make these videos.
I always have it with me when I'm out but the second I get home the first thing I do is wash my hands.
Thank you for your helpful hints!
I use it full strenght wherever possible.
True..works like magic for pennies and does not contain gazillion harmful chemicals.
Spray inside your snickers and gym bag occasionally !
Tv screen...computer screen and the keys ...any mirror..glass cooking top ECT.
comes in handy for traveling when you don't have access to a place to wash hands. but I like the sanitizer with aloe Vera in it
this is Veronica not Michael
Makes sense... Because I always clean my eye glasses with vodka😊 Yep Alcohol !!!
I love your top.. where did u get it from ?
I prefer soap and water. But I keep hand sanitizer in my purse for when I don't have access to soap and water.
I have been using alcohol rub for cleaning for years and it great.
We avoid hand sanitizer. This one sounds ok but when possible I use gentle soaps like almond Castile soap
I avoid it to. I also use castle soap mix with tea tree oil when I'm at work as I work in Age Care, the tea tree oil helps kill bugs.