I am chemically sensitive, and fragrances make me very sick. However, last week I thought I'd give Sal Suds a chance. I put 1Tablespoon in my apartment-sized washing machine, with a non-clothing load. I always use multiple rinses with laundry, so even before I developed a fragrance intolerance, afterwards scent was barely there. The load with Sal Suds didn't make me sick. There was a faintly discernable pine scent on the wet fabric that didn't make me sick. The apartment didn't fill up with fumes that made me sick. The load was clean. So Good Stuff!
I think people forget that cleaning and sanitising are two completely different things and different steps. Sal suds is amazing for degreasing and wiping down things to clean away the grime. But use hydrogen peroxide mixed with water to actually sanitise after
YES! I made this video for that! What is a Cleaner vs Sanitizer vs Disinfectant? & How I Test Some Products Against These Claims! th-cam.com/video/lFskKqia5nA/w-d-xo.html
The kitchen sinks always cracks me up. Glad Sal's worked great. I do like it. I wish it was a little easier to find around here but I could just stop being old and cranky and order it from Amazon and that problem would be solved.
Agreed.. I had to order it online. I would have preferred to pick it up locally. It seems like it has a lot of uses and the concentrated formula is so thick!
I will never order Sal Suds from Amazon again. If I hadn’t used it before, I would not have noticed that what I received from Amazon was not what I’d been getting from the official Dr Bronner’s website. I had run out and thought I’d take advantage of Amazon’s quick shipping. Well, I got the quick shipping. But the product was just off - not the same quality at all. And, if that wasn’t bad enough, I didn’t notice until I went back to the product page that the seller does not allow returns. So as not to waste money, I used that bottle to clean my toilet bowl. (I added food coloring so I wouldn’t mistake it for the official product I ended up ordering from Dr Bronner’s.)
We have been using this for laundry since I was reacting to even natural detergents on the market. It works really well. We have soft well water and Sals Suds does a very good job removing stains and smells. We find about a TBS or less for large loads and we can scale that back depending on what we are washing. But with soft water, less is more when it comes to soaps. From our experience anyway:)
I appreciate that you did! We had been diluting it and using as an all purpose spray in our kitchen and I wasn’t sure about how well it might be cleaning. We do still disinfect when handling raw meat. But raw meat aside, I feel better now about using Sals Suds as a general countertop spray. Thank you:)
Thank you for testing SalSuds, I've never heard of it...only Dr. Bronner's castile soap. Very interesting that it cleans all these things and that it's safe around pets and children. I like that the smell is not overwhelming, like some pine scented cleaners. Dishes, windows, cars, laundry, carpet! Wow, I'm adding it to my list to purchase!
love sal suds- have been using on my floors for years and in my rug cleaner- we love it for cleaning out our dog kennels- and around the horse stalls- was told about it many years ago from when we used to board our horses-from the owner- and it wasn't easy to find- our local tack shop had it-(and it wasn't cheap) now I order in huge bottles from amazon- for half the price I used to pay-(as for cleaning it is our go to for our outdoor furniture- although I make it a little stronger) BTW loving Bucko shower cleaner- so glad you did a video on it- never heard of before and now I will never be without it-
I am testing my floors now with Sal Suds! I think Sal Suds is a great diverse cleaner! Glad that you like the Bucko as well! I really like that one as well!! Thanks for watching!
sal suds works good with hard water. I tried the liquid castile soap and it wouldnt sud in my hard water, I reached out to the company (dr.bronners) and they suggested salsuds for washing dishes and cleaning since I have hard water, I use the bar castile soaps for body washing and they work fine, its just the liquid that wont sud up
I have very soft water and wanted to love their Castile soap for the cost effectiveness and DIY uses but WOW- miserably clogs in containers and doesn’t lather or suds
So it seems that vinegar does a better job. 🤔 I saw a lady on YT (research scientist) who did testing in 3 households for each experiment. I recall she once tested vinegar vs bleach vs H2O2. Surprisingly the peroxide was the winner over bleach and vinegar. 😯 Unfortunately her videos have been taken down. 😕 But I have been using hydrogen peroxide now for disinfecting. But I do use vinegar and essential oils a lot, too. I bought some Bronner's and Sals Suds but wasn't sure how to best use them. Your videos are a help. Thanks for sharing your results. 🙂👍
I can't speak for someone else's tests, so can't comment on their results. I love testing all sorts of products to see how they work in my home! I am glad you are enjoying the videos!
I recently started using this product after I came across this video. I was gonna suggest you testing rustic strength products. They have detergents, sprays and all purpose cleaners.
Yay I’m so glad you did this one! I used it last night for the first time to clean my bathroom, (haven’t done the shower yet) and I was thinking of you, hoping this was taking all the bacteria away lol! The smell is so faint but it smells nice and I feel like it made my surfaces really shiny. Not sure if you have Branch Basics or Young Living Thieves cleaners on your list but I a trying to debate between the 2 before I buy them. Thank you!!!
I love Sal suds. When I want to make a disinfectant spray, I use rubbing alcohol in the mix 😄 I love it for mopping and occasionally for laundry if I run out of detergent.
Thank you for this test! I am also impressed with the results you got with this cleaner. You wanted to know if Branch Basics ever had a sale. I just got an email that the product is on sale for 10% off right now. 😊
Thank you for testing!! Can you test Branch Basics? Can you also test a combo of branch basics and vinegar? I would love to see how it disinfects all purpose, bathroom and laundry! The oxi boost by branch basics would be a great test too
Yes I have! Check it out: Testing Lysol Laundry Sanitizer w/Petri Dishes To See If It Removes Bacteria From Cleaning Cloths!!! th-cam.com/video/uuQqh6Sl2xE/w-d-xo.html
This product says it’s safe for pets, but it has spruce leaf essential oil which is on the list of harmful oils. Which other Essential Oils Can Harm Cats? Here is a mini list. Here is a list of some common essential oils that are known to be toxic to cats: Birch Cinnamon (cassia) Citrus oils including Bergamot Clove Evergreens including Pine and Spruce Lavender (cheap perfume and camphorous types) Oregano Peppermint Sage Tea Tree oil Thyme Wintergreen Any other oils containing phenols
Thanks for your thoughts! I have tested Tea Tree here: Can Essential Oils Stop Bacteria from Growing on a Petri dish? th-cam.com/video/PLgn-U50aLM/w-d-xo.html
I wonder if letting the solution sit longer in the kitchen sink drain, say 5 -10 minutes would make a difference. Just curious. Thank you for all you do Linda!
My favorites can change each week as I test new products. So if there is a particular product you are looking for you can search my page for that. Or check out this video but just know that I have tested other products since then My Favorite Cleaning Products That I Purchase Again & Again! Bacteria Removal, Soap Scum, Laundry! th-cam.com/video/FzZfmyze8ao/w-d-xo.html
You may want to try testing door knobs and light switches. They collect a lot of whatever's on the family or visitors hands throughout the day... or week in my case. 😜
ooh I have done that.. but my consistent bacteria spots are kitchen sink, bathroom, sink and toilet rim! Bacteria in My Home: I sampled 39 places in & around my home to test for bacteria! VIEWER REQUEST th-cam.com/video/MEwNB8eDACU/w-d-xo.html
I am chemically sensitive, and fragrances make me very sick. However, last week I thought I'd give Sal Suds a chance. I put 1Tablespoon in my apartment-sized washing machine, with a non-clothing load. I always use multiple rinses with laundry, so even before I developed a fragrance intolerance, afterwards scent was barely there. The load with Sal Suds didn't make me sick. There was a faintly discernable pine scent on the wet fabric that didn't make me sick. The apartment didn't fill up with fumes that made me sick. The load was clean. So Good Stuff!
I am so glad it worked well for you! I agree the scent is nice and not over powering at all! Thanks for watching!
I think people forget that cleaning and sanitising are two completely different things and different steps. Sal suds is amazing for degreasing and wiping down things to clean away the grime. But use hydrogen peroxide mixed with water to actually sanitise after
YES! I made this video for that! What is a Cleaner vs Sanitizer vs Disinfectant? & How I Test Some Products Against These Claims! th-cam.com/video/lFskKqia5nA/w-d-xo.html
Thank you for testing SalSuds. This is my go to cleaner because of all the reasons you mentioned. It does a good job.
It really is a diverse cleaner! I am happy I tried it!! Thanks for watching and commenting!
The kitchen sinks always cracks me up. Glad Sal's worked great. I do like it. I wish it was a little easier to find around here but I could just stop being old and cranky and order it from Amazon and that problem would be solved.
Agreed.. I had to order it online. I would have preferred to pick it up locally. It seems like it has a lot of uses and the concentrated formula is so thick!
I will never order Sal Suds from Amazon again. If I hadn’t used it before, I would not have noticed that what I received from Amazon was not what I’d been getting from the official Dr Bronner’s website. I had run out and thought I’d take advantage of Amazon’s quick shipping. Well, I got the quick shipping. But the product was just off - not the same quality at all. And, if that wasn’t bad enough, I didn’t notice until I went back to the product page that the seller does not allow returns. So as not to waste money, I used that bottle to clean my toilet bowl. (I added food coloring so I wouldn’t mistake it for the official product I ended up ordering from Dr Bronner’s.)
@@donnajaemoon lots of fakes sold on Amazon for things you would never think people would bother to fake.And really old product.
I ABSOLUTELY LOVE SALS SUDS! I LOVE THE SCENT AS WELL.
ME too.. what a nice scent!!!!!!!!!!!
We have been using this for laundry since I was reacting to even natural detergents on the market. It works really well. We have soft well water and Sals Suds does a very good job removing stains and smells. We find about a TBS or less for large loads and we can scale that back depending on what we are washing. But with soft water, less is more when it comes to soaps. From our experience anyway:)
That is good to know!! I am going to do a laundry test on it some day! I really like Sal Suds and glad I tried it!
I appreciate that you did! We had been diluting it and using as an all purpose spray in our kitchen and I wasn’t sure about how well it might be cleaning. We do still disinfect when handling raw meat. But raw meat aside, I feel better now about using Sals Suds as a general countertop spray. Thank you:)
Thank you for testing SalSuds, I've never heard of it...only Dr. Bronner's castile soap. Very interesting that it cleans all these things and that it's safe around pets and children. I like that the smell is not overwhelming, like some pine scented cleaners. Dishes, windows, cars, laundry, carpet! Wow, I'm adding it to my list to purchase!
I really like it!! I love testing these products because I find some gems!!!
love sal suds- have been using on my floors for years and in my rug cleaner- we love it for cleaning out our dog kennels- and around the horse stalls- was told about it many years ago from when we used to board our horses-from the owner- and it wasn't easy to find- our local tack shop had it-(and it wasn't cheap) now I order in huge bottles from amazon- for half the price I used to pay-(as for cleaning it is our go to for our outdoor furniture- although I make it a little stronger) BTW loving Bucko shower cleaner- so glad you did a video on it- never heard of before and now I will never be without it-
I am testing my floors now with Sal Suds! I think Sal Suds is a great diverse cleaner! Glad that you like the Bucko as well! I really like that one as well!! Thanks for watching!
It’s my favorite cleaner! I’m so glad to hear this.
I am glad you like it!!!
Great timing! I just bought my first bottle on Monday. Love their products. Thanks for testing this!
You are welcome! I am enjoying it for sure! Thanks for watching!
I love Sal Suds! Thanks for testing it! ☺
You are welcome! Thanks for watching and commenting!
I love sal suds for dishwashing, laundry and mopping, cleaning.
I am testing it now on the floor, and soon will do laundry. I like how diverse it is!
sal suds works good with hard water. I tried the liquid castile soap and it wouldnt sud in my hard water, I reached out to the company (dr.bronners) and they suggested salsuds for washing dishes and cleaning since I have hard water, I use the bar castile soaps for body washing and they work fine, its just the liquid that wont sud up
Dr Bronners has such a good informative website too. I am glad they helped you out!!! Thanks for watching and commenting!
I have very soft water and wanted to love their Castile soap for the cost effectiveness and DIY uses but WOW- miserably clogs in containers and doesn’t lather or suds
Dr Bronners is all natural. They don’t add the chemicals to make it foam
SalSuds is my favorite. I have been using it for years.
Great!!
So it seems that vinegar does a better job. 🤔 I saw a lady on YT (research scientist) who did testing in 3 households for each experiment. I recall she once tested vinegar vs bleach vs H2O2. Surprisingly the peroxide was the winner over bleach and vinegar. 😯 Unfortunately her videos have been taken down. 😕
But I have been using hydrogen peroxide now for disinfecting. But I do use vinegar and essential oils a lot, too.
I bought some Bronner's and Sals Suds but wasn't sure how to best use them. Your videos are a help. Thanks for sharing your results. 🙂👍
I can't speak for someone else's tests, so can't comment on their results. I love testing all sorts of products to see how they work in my home! I am glad you are enjoying the videos!
I recently started using this product after I came across this video. I was gonna suggest you testing rustic strength products. They have detergents, sprays and all purpose cleaners.
I will google and add rustic strength products to my viewer suggestion list!
Yay I’m so glad you did this one! I used it last night for the first time to clean my bathroom, (haven’t done the shower yet) and I was thinking of you, hoping this was taking all the bacteria away lol! The smell is so faint but it smells nice and I feel like it made my surfaces really shiny. Not sure if you have Branch Basics or Young Living Thieves cleaners on your list but I a trying to debate between the 2 before I buy them. Thank you!!!
I do have both of those on my viewer suggestion list! Thank you for watching!
I love Sal suds. When I want to make a disinfectant spray, I use rubbing alcohol in the mix 😄
I love it for mopping and occasionally for laundry if I run out of detergent.
I am really enjoying Sal Suds as well!! Very diverse product!!
Hi good to see you again thank you i use this soap to clean
I'm glad you are enjoying the channel! Thank you for watching!!!
Thamk you! I've never tried Sal Suds. Take care
Thanks for watching!!!
Thank you for this test! I am also impressed with the results you got with this cleaner. You wanted to know if Branch Basics ever had a sale. I just got an email that the product is on sale for 10% off right now. 😊
Thank you for the heads up about Branch Basics! I do like Sal Suds and I am glad I tested it!! Thanks for watching!
Thank you for testing!! Can you test Branch Basics? Can you also test a combo of branch basics and vinegar? I would love to see how it disinfects all purpose, bathroom and laundry! The oxi boost by branch basics would be a great test too
Testing Branch Basics to see if it can Remove Bacteria! - Viewer Request! Testing Branch Basics to see if it can Remove Bacteria! - Viewer Request!
Could you test the Dupray Neat for disinfecting and cleaning ability?
I will add it to my viewer suggestion list!
I use it for dishes, veggies, floors, rug.
Thank you for sharing!!!
Veggies??? Oh… how long do you soak them in? And how many rinses? Thanks!!
Gonna have to try it.
Let me know if you like it! Thanks for watching!
Can you test Lysol laundry sanitizer?
Yes I have! Check it out: Testing Lysol Laundry Sanitizer w/Petri Dishes To See If It Removes Bacteria From Cleaning Cloths!!! th-cam.com/video/uuQqh6Sl2xE/w-d-xo.html
@@FieldOfFocus thank you!
This product says it’s safe for pets, but it has spruce leaf essential oil which is on the list of harmful oils. Which other Essential Oils Can Harm Cats? Here is a mini list.
Here is a list of some common essential oils that are known to be toxic to cats:
Birch
Cinnamon (cassia)
Citrus oils including Bergamot
Clove
Evergreens including Pine and Spruce
Lavender (cheap perfume and camphorous types)
Oregano
Peppermint
Sage
Tea Tree oil
Thyme
Wintergreen
Any other oils containing phenols
Thanks for sharing! I don’t have any pets but I hope my viewers find this list helpful!
test Shaklee Basic H for cleaning and Basic G gernicide
I will add them to my viewer suggestion list! Thanks!
I'm amazed you could find the directions on the bottle, the bottle usually has so much writing on it I get overwhelmed and I've never tried it, lol
YESSSSSSSSSSSS the bottle has a ton of writing.. I like the cheat sheet that is on their website!!
Add Tea Tree oil to disinfect.
Thanks for your thoughts! I have tested Tea Tree here: Can Essential Oils Stop Bacteria from Growing on a Petri dish? th-cam.com/video/PLgn-U50aLM/w-d-xo.html
Can u compare this against the Bronner’s Castile soap please?
That was one of my first videos ! Testing Dr Bronner's Castille Soap: How Well Does it Disinfect My House???? th-cam.com/video/ydUq1yLt6ZI/w-d-xo.html
Could you test the DH Lifelabs Aaira HOCl generator/multi-surface cleaner and see how it compares to force of nature?
I will add that to my viewer suggestion list! Thank you for commenting!
@@FieldOfFocus Thank you!
I don’t have a bug spray when I see ants in the house I spray them with diluted SalSuds which I use for surface cleaning.
Interesting!
Can you test laundry stripping bacteria with tide powder, borax and washing soda?
Do you have any particular ratio or amount you use?
oohh, great idea!
i had never even heard of this. cool
Thanks for watching!
great cleaner and you need so little
Can u please do my faverite grapefruut ajax dish soap please
I will add it to my viewer suggestion list!
I wonder if letting the solution sit longer in the kitchen sink drain, say 5 -10 minutes would make a difference. Just curious. Thank you for all you do Linda!
Maybe that is possible!! Thanks for your continued support!
Love youre countrr tops
Thank you!!!!!! It took us forever to pick out our countertops and I love them!!
Did you test baking soda?
I have not tested just baking soda, so I will add it to my viewer suggestion list. Thank you!
Do you have a list of top performers so far, or must I work thru all the videos?
My favorites can change each week as I test new products. So if there is a particular product you are looking for you can search my page for that. Or check out this video but just know that I have tested other products since then My Favorite Cleaning Products That I Purchase Again & Again! Bacteria Removal, Soap Scum, Laundry!
th-cam.com/video/FzZfmyze8ao/w-d-xo.html
@@FieldOfFocus Thanks, love all the videos!
Hi. Water only remove bacteria?
Usually you need some type of disinfectant or sanitizer to remove bacteria.
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Thank you for watching! 😊
You may want to try testing door knobs and light switches. They collect a lot of whatever's on the family or visitors hands throughout the day... or week in my case. 😜
ooh I have done that.. but my consistent bacteria spots are kitchen sink, bathroom, sink and toilet rim!
Bacteria in My Home: I sampled 39 places in & around my home to test for bacteria! VIEWER REQUEST th-cam.com/video/MEwNB8eDACU/w-d-xo.html