I clean homes for a living and many of my clients want environmentally friendly and less “toxic” cleaners. I have been using Dr. Bronners for several years now and am glad to see that it cleans as good as I hoped it did! I do have shower cleaner, toilet bowl cleaner, and disinfectant wipes for certain things, but I use Dr. Bronners for most everything, including the floors. And the peppermint smells so nice.
Xcept sum will not allow anything to be used on their floors, unless it's the most utmost High end product from an expensive perfected line for that type of floor.. & cannot cos any marks or, yada yada..ya. I liked my work tho. Mansions are fun.
I have very hard water that leaves mineral deposits in the toilet bowl, I used to use one for limescale that etched my bowl forcing me to continually buy this to get the toilet b I wl clean. I decided to try Dr Bronners liquid castile soap with vinegar and baking soda. My toilet bowl gers clean, no mineral stains left and the porcelain feels smooth, no more buying nasty toilet bowl cleaners
This is my thought, and it might be wrong, but I am comfortable with it. In my toilet bowl I am primarily focused on avoiding mineral build up. Obviously it will never be truly “clean” due to the nature of its purpose. At the end of the day(s) the only truly effective solution, in my area, is to use a lava stick a once a month. I do want my home to be generally clean, but I also understand we literally ( not figuratively) could not exist without bacteria. It is a matter of decreasing the ones which can make us sick and maximizing the ones which support health. I do appreciate the labor intensive nature of your work!!!
Great thoughts! I agree that we do need to live in a sterile world and that there are most certainly beneficial bacteria all around us all the time. I just enjoy testing products to see if my home results match their product claims, and I enjoy testing what my viewers suggest. Thanks for watching and commenting!
@@FieldOfFocus hey, I hope my comment didn’t sound like I am putting down your research in any way! I find your videos very interesting. And I certainly want my kitchen sink, counters, and dishes to be free of any bacteria that could make us sick. And in those areas I just assume all bacteria is pathogenic. Mostly I use chlorine bleach and vinegar. For my toilets I use a powder that foams, it seems to help a bit with the mineral ring. It appears to be primarily sodium bicarbonate and citric acid, so I am assuming chemically it is acting with the meeting of acid/base to create the foamy reaction.
Bleach works better in the toilet bowl. Even smarter, pour a splash of bleach into the tank itself. It will self-sanitize for the next several flushes.
I'm a newbee here. Well done!! My wife and I just had our "live blood cultures" done. One of the things we observed was the free radical damage to some blood cells. For this, our technician recommended reducing chemical exposure....especially those found in commercial products. Hense, I was looking for a review on Castile oil. I'll continue to watch your channel for good tips.
I am glad to see you here! You might enjoy the videos I have made testing Sal Suds! Testing Sal Suds to See If It Can Remove Bacteria: Most Requested Viewer Suggestion! th-cam.com/video/R9l-rZ3Kj2c/w-d-xo.html
I looooove your approach to this. I already read in the comments you have a lot of viewers requests. Ill patiently wait for dr bronner's tea tree soap to be tested :)
My sister had a lengthy phone call with Dr. Bronner, many years ago. He was in the phone book. She said he sounded like his bottle, and that he was nice.
You probably already know but if you make your sprayer spray out larger droplets, you will breathe in less of the product because the large droplets don't float in the air as much.
Thank you. How interesting! I use Dr. Bronner’s Sals Suds as an all purpose cleaner. About 2 tablespoons to a quart of water with +- 15 drops of tea tree oil and +- 8 drops of Patchouli essential oil. I use cheap dish soap for the toilets, sometimes with Bon Ami. I’m sure a Petri dish sample of that would be interesting. 😳 I live alone, so no men or kids making messes in the bathroom. I avoid strong chemicals, so if there’s no illness in the house, I don’t worry about it.
Thank you! This was very informative. I need to use Dr bronners for my dishes as dish soap since I ran out of my regular and I was curious how well it actually did. I appreciate all the effort. Thank you
I love using Dr. Bronner's Tea Tree/Eucalyptus as a AP cleaner. I so use SalSuds as a degreaser/AP cleaner. I usually rinse and then use disinfectant wipes as a precaution. I've been using Arm&Hammer Disinfectant Wipes as it's a citric acid based cleaner. I have asthma and chronic bronchitis, and Dr. Bronners is the only cleaner that doesn't cause an asthma attack. I've found cleaners that use citric acid as the disinfectant don't irritate me as much as quat ammoniums do. I've stopped cleaning my stainless steel with hydrogen peroxide as it ate the rubber seals on my sink. I had to pay plumbers to replace the faucet. They showed me where the peroxide caused pitting. Since then hydrogen peroxide doesn't get used on any surfaces near seals. I'd be curious to see if you could test a citric acid based cleaner such as the Arm and Hammer wipes or the Clorox Fragrance Free disinfecting spray.
I have tested some cleaners with citric acid as the active ingredient I think Lucasol had one and Clorox plant based wipes! I will add your suggestions to my list!! Thank you!!
I love dr. Bronners, it's a great soap for dried food droplets after cooking or cleaning up a table with multiple toddlers eating. While I use it to clean the bathtubs, I don't expect it to disinfect. A fellow scientist once told me, "you can't sanitize dirt", and it's true, so I like to go over areas once with a soap and follow with a disinfectant afterwards if I want to sanitize. Breathing in the spray with the scented or unscented Dr. Bronners is uncomfortable, I agree for sure, but it's not a long lasting discomfort compared to breathing in a bleach or chemical product. It's also food safe, so you can wash veggies with it. I've tried it as a body wash and shampoo and I do not recommend. Great as a diluted foam pump hand washing solution. The label has a myriad of other uses, I encourage people to give it a try! Just not on the toilets :) The one bottle lasts FOREVER, and you can usually find them at tjmaxx for $8-9.
Yes in most circumstances I think people clean with a cleaner then finish with a disinfectants or sanitizer. For my channel i test one product at a time, so I am not pre-cleaning surfaces when I test a sanitizer or disinfectant.
I'm so excited!! I feel like a famous Instagram Influencer or something. Glad my boy did well on most of his test. I might need to get something new for my toilets though!
AHAHH!! I really enjoyed making this one! Thank you for the suggestion! I am finishing up a new Bissell Steam Cleaner video.. and then on to the next cleaner!!!
This makes me happy because I use Bronnors in Peppermint scent and Rose scent. I’ll switch which scent according to my mood. lol! I usually use Peppermint during winter and Rose the other months. I used to get Meyers Autumn scents during fall but they’re SOOOOOO STRONG that I started to worry about my family and my cats. So I backed off her stuff. Plus for a little spray bottle Meyers is soooo costly. Bronnor’s is much more cost efficient and it cleans grease up amazingly well too! My husband does more cooking and he is sloppy especially with bacon grease. 😅
As a soap, one would expect Dr Bronners castille soap to be non-problematic for a chemically sensitive person, like other castille soaps, but I and many others have not found this to be true. Even on the hand, the smell is really strong after washing. I don't use ANY Dr. Bronners problems as I have found them to affect breathing. For handsoap (which for me means as shampoo also) I find Kirks to be great and without smell.
I just got some Dr B’s. I like to see same results with the suggested tea tree oil. I hope for good results as the ingredients are from naturally derived and finished product. (I’m a new subscriber!)
Yes the Dr B with Tea Tree is on my list of things to test! My viewer suggestion list is over 500 so I am doing the best I can to plug through!! Thank you for watching and subscribing!
It may have been mentioned but castille soap is more for body and Sal suds is for cleaning. Have you tested that one? I will have a look. Love the thoroughness!!
Yes! The Dr Bronner's was a patreon member request, and Sal Suds is on my list of things to test! I have about 200 viewer suggestions so I am slowly getting through them! Testing products is a lot of fun!! Thanks for watching!
Yes.. I was tempted to add the tea tree but wanted to test the soap in its purest form. I am really happy with the results. Thanks for watching! Glad you enjoyed this video!!
Ok this video is AMAZING. I would looove to watch the tea tree oil version of this soap! I’ll stay tuned👀👀👀 pleaseee do it🙏🏻 Thank you so much for this quality content🔝🏆❤
Thank you so much for the kind words! I have 2 videos with Tea Tree oil: "DIY Disinfectant: 70% Rubbing Alcohol, Water, Dr Bronner's, & Tea Tree Oil Viewer Request!" and "Can Essential Oils Stop Bacteria from Growing on a Petri dish?" I do want to test the Dr Bronner's with Tea Tree.. it is on my list!! I have 236 viewer suggestions!!! HAHA! Crazy! Thanks for watching!
Just discovered your channel. I love your videos! They are so informative, and you are much fun to watch. You had me at petri dish. 😄 Where is your accent from? It sounds so familiar. ❤
I’ve been using Dr Bronners for years. My favorite is the Eucalyptus one. I use it on my dishes and laundry soap when I run out of either one. Haven’t used it for surface disinfectant. By what I understand, I could be wrong, don’t the eucalyptus and tea tree oils in Dr Bronners products serve as antibacterials? I’m no scientist, but I thought I’d run that question by you. I only used the unscented in the small bottle for new tattoos. Even the eucalyptus and tea tree I’ve used on new tattoos lol. Burns more though. I love how clean it gets my skin feeling, but does it actually clean my skin? Just curious, do you have any preferences on skin soaps you’ve tested? I’ve recently been to the ER for a bacterial rash on my rib cage that I believe came from the gym I used to frequent. Not anymore!!! After 10 days on antibiotics, I’m walking 2 miles a day outdoors for exercise. I’m on the hunt for the best antibacterial skin soap that doesn’t cause drying. Let me know!!! Thanks for the video. Very interesting.
I have done a few tests on essential oils, so their efficacy is going to depend on the dilution. I have not tested any of Dr Bronner's with added essential oils so I cannot give a full answer. I haven't tested any skin soaps or body washes yet so I cannot give you a definite list of ones that work, but I will add them to my viewer suggestion list!
I love your testing videos! They are sooooo helpful! I have a VERY strange request/challenge for you though. I wonder if you can test the cleaning/disinfecting ability of certain OILS! There are three in particular that I have in mind and one maaaay surprise you: Can you test coconut oil, tea tree oil and lemon oil? You could do it in one video or separate ones, (whatever you feel is feasible or most effective). I’m not sure if you can test on your sink and toilet because it’s oil, but if you can PLEASE go for it!👍🏾 I’ve used coconut oil as a disinfectant on open wounds (mostly when I nursed my oldest) and it seemed to work really well, but I’m curious about what your findings would be.
@@FieldOfFocusthyme essence oil would be most interesting since it is what tymol is. Curious if making a simple solution of it and sprsying after cleaning as a disenfectant actually works. Thymol is my fav non-chemical disenfectant. 10 mins is the usu time for letting it sit.
Hello! I have never had a front loader but I have heard horror stories about them. I do have two videos about cleaning my top loader HE “Fix a Stinky Washing Machine Using My Bissell Power Steamer!!” and “Clean Your Washing Machine Now!!!!!! Review of the Basket Clean Cycle.” I think if I were you, I would get a flashlight, get some wipes or a cloth and wipe the inside of the drum and see how much dirt/grime comes off. Look at the drain holes, are they clogged like mine where in the stinky washing machine video? Then wipe all around the gaskets, see if you can find the source of the moldy smell. Really get up into the folds and see if you can find the source. GOOD LUCK!!!
Add a cup of ammonia to every rinse, it takes out soap scum from your clothes. Your washer smell will be gone. You also can fill the washer without clothes and let it set over night then let it go through the cycle.
Thank you for these videos, a couple things, it said to wait 10 mins, not 5, did you wipe the area with a cloth to dry like you usually do, and was that a brand new toilet brush, or could it have contaminated the area? Also, I am really wondering what the tea tree oil one does.
Hi there! This was one of my first videos from a few years ago.. The directions for the toilet bowl said 10 min and I did wait 10 min (5:57 timestamp). As for the all purpose spray, I must have chosen 5 min from something I read... I do remember the toilet bowl specifically said 10 minutes. Sorry I don't have the exactly paperwork or site that used t choose 5 minutes.. it also might have been a conversation I had with the viewer who suggested this test also.
I recently discovered your channel and I'm enjoying all your home science! Do you have any bleach videos? I use bleach in my dishwater and was wondering how effective it is on the dishes, sponges, and dish cloths in removing bacteria.
Yes my bleach videos are here: Testing Clorox Bleach To See How Well It Removes Bacteria from My Home! th-cam.com/video/-7R6V2BJWHA/w-d-xo.html Testing Bleach Again- NO WAIT TIME! Bacteria Tested!!!!!! th-cam.com/video/XFal225hSzs/w-d-xo.html
@@FieldOfFocus Thank you, found it!! Your videos are so much fun to watch! I like that it's practical science done in a real home using items that are readily available to everyone. Recently I watched your video on essential oils (tea tree, cinnamon, and peppermint) and how effective they are in reducing bacteria and I started wondering if drinking hot cinnamon tea for sore throats (grandma's go-to) helped because the tea was hot or because of the cinnamon...🤔🧐 Anyway, I will continue to enjoy your videos! Thank you so much for all the work you put into your content. You make dull and dreary housework more "science-y" and fun!! Lol
I am wondering if your toilet brush might have introduced bacteria? After you cleaned with Dr. Bronner you then used a toilet brush. I enjoyed this video. Thanks! Much appreciated!!!
This is what I do before testing. Now I purchase brushed in bulk and use a new one for each test. How I Disinfect My Toilet Brush Before Testing Toilet Bowl Cleaners! th-cam.com/video/phySx19F0us/w-d-xo.html
I’ve been using Dr. Bronners Peppermint Castile soap since the early 70s. A university student introduced me; he stood outside the bathroom and waited for me to shower with it. He laughed his head off when I screamed a little when the peppermint hit 😅my body!
YES! So I haven't made a video about it yet, but sometimes my toilet has it! Serratia marcescens. I use this for it: How Well Does Purell Professional Surface Disinfectant Remove Bacteria in My Home??! th-cam.com/video/G-nRD1IFQT8/w-d-xo.html
I have her book called SOAP and SOUL. I read in there that that method of cleaning the toilet was if the toilet was extra grimy. Not a normal event. Just thought I'd update you.
Thank you so much for watching! I haven't decided if I am going to invest in bacteria identification yet. Perhaps that is something I will do in the future!
I have used Dr Bronner's for over 40 years ...dont know why you didnt use the orange, peppermint or lavendar to clean with. That said I really only clean certain things mostly because it can be a little pricey. I only use Dr Bronner's in the bathroom for my hands, mixed with water in a pump....prevents eczema on my hands.
Hello! I put it on my viewer suggestion list! (I do have about 240 suggestions that am getting through!!) I would suspect it would do just as well as the original Dr Bronner! Thanks for watching!
I would suggest when using Dr Brenner's product in the bathroom, particularly the toilet area, I would add somthing like tea tree oil to the mix as a disinfectant. This I believe would increase its effectiveness. Just a thought. Couldn't hurt everywhere else either, what do you think?
For this channel I test one product at a time, for this video it was Dr Bronners Castille Soap. I did not add anything to it because I wanted to see how it worked on its own. Many people clean with a soap based product first, and then finish with a sanitizer or disinfectant. How you clean is up to you! Thanks for watching!
I have a questions regarding cleaning the toilet. I try to use more natural cleansers, tea tree, vinegar, dr bronners etc. I have found between your video tests that most of the things and mixtures I use are suitable for counters/sinks etc. (A mixture like TJs mix etc) But none seem very effective on toilets. I am curious if you have come across and toilet cleaners in all your tests that were effective but also more natural? Glad I found your page! Thank you!
Hi there! I do have a playlist of toilet bowl cleaners here th-cam.com/play/PL6P5xAP9Rj6KvuUwdimssZK1LgszaZ_fx.html You might be interested in the 7th Generation, Mrs Meyers, or the compilation where I tested I vinegar and baking soda. If you have a particular more natural toilet bowl cleaner that you would like me to test, let me know! Thanks for watching!
So does this mean it's not a great surfactant for body too? I was going to try their bar or the liquid in a foam dispenser for my body. i need a natural uncented bar that cleans good.
Castille Soap kills insects too! To make it antibacterial, you can add a few drops of essential oils - most are antibacterial. I love lemon and basil in the kitchen.
YES!!!!!!!!!! 😊 Testing Odoban to see if it Removes Bacteria from My Home! th-cam.com/video/iiyCJ8rPflA/w-d-xo.html Testing Odoban To See If It Can Remove Bacteria From Laundry! - Tested with Petri Dishes th-cam.com/video/fIulmPFAsO0/w-d-xo.html Can Odoban Remove Bacteria from My Floor While Mopping?!- Bacteria Testing! th-cam.com/video/RQFQeSHtK7k/w-d-xo.html Removing Bacteria from My Sofa, I tested: Lysol, Odoban, Force of Nature, & Purell Disinfectant? th-cam.com/video/EHkkfXB8nZM/w-d-xo.html
Oooh. I'm looking forward to this one. Wow! Huh! I am very surprised indeed. Seems to be good as an APC, but not on the toilets..but from your other videos, Clorox toilet cleaner seems to be the best at that. Really helpful info, thank you!
I used some Bronner's on my latest deep cleaning spree in a spray. Didn't bother my allergies. I was wondering though, how clean is it really getting? Know I know!
I just bought one bottle with almond, diluted it with water to 1:4. It cleans my kitchen spotless with no scrubbing. However my fingers got so dry after 15 mins continued cleaning. Perhaps next time I should wear gloves. Any one with the same reaction? I wondered how it works as body wash and shampoo, I dare not to try so.
It is possible the soap is drying out your hands. You could try gloves or use hand lotion immediately after cleaning. Thanks for watching and commenting!
Interesting, I can add that to my list of things to try. I want to test out undiluted Dr Bronners in the toilet bowl and then 91% alcohol after... stay tuned! Thank you for watching and commenting!
Can you do a test with sphagnum moss, I was told it is anti bacterial. I am not sure how you would test it other than to put it in dirty water with mold and other pond scum, then let it sit for a few hours, perhaps over night taking samples in time intervals.
im wondering how to incubate something. I saw the video on how to make one but I didn't hear about how to use one and i would love to do these things inside my house
So if you watched my how to make the incubator video, you saw the set up. I really just slide the petri dishes in and check the temp throughout the day.
hi ! Thank you your videos are extremely helpful and informative !!! Could you also test Dr. Bronner's Castile Soap floor cleaner (1 quart (1 L) of water in a squirt bottle 2 tsp. (10 mL) Castile Soap ) used on microfiber cloth and compare it on the kitchen floor, bathroom floor (especially next to the toilet) and other living areas? There is also another brand with a concentrate cleaner called Branch Basics, I would love to see you test their effectiveness at cleaning home and also laundry as they use the concentrate for everything from hand washing to bathroom cleaning, similar to Dr. Bronner's. Thank you!!!
@@FieldOfFocus I know you are probably already overwhelmed with all the suggestions you get, I have been experimenting with another natural cleaner and would love to see your tests on it. It is a homemade natural cleaner made with soap nuts. This is the recipe: 2 liters of water, 25-30 soap nuts boil down to 1 liter. If there are seeds inside, deseed them. Them squish the pulp to extract saponins. Strain. This can be used as an all purpose cleaner, hand wash, dish soap, body wash, floor cleaner, or can be used to do laundry. --dishsoap and hand wash: It can be used at full strength to wash the dishes or as hand wash. I would love to see its effectiveness, if it really does work well as good hand wash to remove bacteria. - all purpose cleaner: 25% soapberry extract and 75% water vs. full strength , I would be interested to see how it works on all the surfaces you normally do your testings on - for floor cleaner: 1,5 cups of soapnut water, 1 cup of vinegar, 1 big heaped teaspoon of pink Himalayan sea salt, 8 drops of tea tree essential oil, 8 drops of lavender oil. Mix together and dilute with water before using to clean the floor. 50-100 ml of the liquid for one bucket of water. - laundry: people seem to like using it as a natural laundry solution, there are two ways of using soap nuts for this purpose: one is to use 150-200 ml of Soapnut liquid (n the place provided for detergents) for about 6 kg of laundry. Another way is to take about 10-12 whole Soapnuts (can be deseeded or with seeds; this measurement is for 6-8 kgs of clothes) and put them in an old sock and tie the mouth of the socks tightly such that no soapnuts can escape. Then we throw in this sock along with the wash load (with the clothes, not in the place provided for detergents) and run the machine like we normally would . This maybe extremely time consuming, I just couldn’t stop myself from wondering about this after watching all of your videos and learning so much. Maybe that would also be interesting to you to see if homemade natural cleaners are any good at removing bacteria. Thank you again, your channel is one of my best finds on TH-cam. Have a beautiful day !
I wonder if you could provide some context around bacteria - in terms of ‘good’ bacteria and ‘bad’ bacteria - is a completely bacteria-free home desirable in terms of health? Also I would love for you to test Huggies Naturals baby wipes - I’ve been using wet wipes for decades to clean, pretty much everything. I also use vinegar (in the wash with towels - we have hard water - and also to de-scale around faucets and inside toilets) and baking soda for dishes that are tough to clean.
I talked about this briefly in my Lettuce video. So you know there is bacteria all around us. I am in now way advocating for a sterile home. I am just conducting tests so people can see what product claims match what happens in a home. I will add Huggies Naturals wipes to my suggestion list. Thank you!
I will add that to my viewer suggestion list. I might be able to just test the cedar oil first like I did the other essential oil tests I have done. Thanks for watching! Can Essential Oils Stop Bacteria from Growing on a Petri dish? th-cam.com/video/PLgn-U50aLM/w-d-xo.html Can Essential Oils Stop Bacteria Growth? Frankincense, Lavender, Oregano, and Thyme Tested!! th-cam.com/video/OHn1wJzcNdE/w-d-xo.html
Hi! I was just thinking, maybe you can add all the products that you need to test into a “drawing” type set up, so that once you add a product to your list, it goes into a drawing. Then, you’ll be able to know what type of product to test next without thinking “I have 200+ products to test, so I’ll get to that one in 4 years.” Idk, it’s just something I thought could be fun for your channel and viewers that at the end of your videos, we know what’s coming next. :)
Hi there! I do have my Patreon Members help me choose what to test and they get to know what I am testing before I make a video.. As for my youtube viewers occasionally I will make a community post and let the viewers choose what video I edit that weekend. As for choosing products, I do what is mailed to my by viewers first, then I look at the list and see what has lots of requests, and what my home is ready for. Some tests take a month or more to complete. So for example, if I am in between bacteria testing, I will sneak in a soap scum video! Thanks for the suggestion!
I do not have any information or way of testing product safety for bathing. However, the Dr Bronner's website they do have dilutions for use on the skin info.drbronner.com/all-one-blog/2023/02/dilutions-cheat-sheet-dr-bronners-pure-castile-soap/ Thanks for watching!
Didn't the website say to wait 10 minutes for the toilet, could that be why the toilet did so badly. I would think the Toilets would have the most germs, my kitchen counter and ect I wash a few times a day but my bathroom toilet I only do 3 times a week, could making the mixture a little stronger or letting it sit for the 10 work better for the toilet.
Hi there! Yes the website said wait 10 minutes and that is what I did for the toilet bowl. Sample, spray, wait ten minutes, scrub, flush, resample. I think the biggest thing to remember is that Dr Bronners is a cleaner, it is not a disinfectant or sanitizer. They do not have any claims that they remove bacteria. For my home, Dr Bronner's doesn't remove much bacteria from my toilet bowl. Would a less dilute solution work better? I am not sure, I haven't tested that yet.
thanks. Can you recommend some/a way to do these bacteria tests in our homes, places we frequent? Is there a way to DIY incubator or use a near by science lab? I note that here in Chicago the whole City went nuts 4 years ago with COVID about sanitation, masks, public interaction, now pretty much nothing - and we've been flooded with very unhealthy migrants who have measles, TB I suspect sanitation, lack of vaccines and crowding are an issue. I 'd like to promote cleanliness and sanitation in my, neighbors, business, public spaces - can you give me/us some recommendations about doing these tests?
The best thing I can suggest you to do in your homes, is to use a product that I have tested that you are pleased with the results and use them according to the manufacturers directions on the packaging. I think for business and public spaces you should reach out to your Department of Health and ask what they require of the businesses and public areas to be cleaned.
@@FieldOfFocus This is Chicago - the City that used to work. Now all our city government departments are Woke, racial. Those remaining civilized people left behind in Chicago are now scrambling to do things on our own, like prevent car jackings, youth mob flash mobs takeovers of areas, rioting and looting. It's naive to think the Chicago city government is going to protect us, pick up the garbage police the streets or keep bars and restaurants clean. That's a nope.
Don't know why my comments don't appear. Probably because I included a link to another website? So let's try again. I said I was a big fan of your videos and your tests, and I also said that, in reply to your comment about the fact that you couldn't find any info on the disinfecting properties of the product on their website, if you check on Lisa Bronner's website, she does mention that the soap doesn't kill the germs, but removes them. I thought this could be helpful.
Thank you for the info about the Bronner’s site. I was so happy that they didn’t have a 99.9% claim since it is a soap and not “disinfectant”. I was super happy with how well it cleaned. Thank you for watching!!!
I hope not! But there are a lot of people curious to see what cleaners remove bacteria. I was curious to see if product claims were true, and in this case this video was a viewer request.
Well when you live in an apartment, you can't turn the water off if you have a house. It's a different story, but if you live in an apartment, you can't do that so this would not work for someone like me to have to do that. So yeah, I would say, yeah, that's a big no.
Maybe it would be better if you can do it but with all the protocols taking all those tests and the microbiological process to do it in a lab. By the way is a real good video.
I admit to having read the entire Dr. Bronner's bottle. I took a trip with out even taking any drugs.
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I get it. 😂😂😂😂 Cosmic, Man!
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I clean homes for a living and many of my clients want environmentally friendly and less “toxic” cleaners. I have been using Dr. Bronners for several years now and am glad to see that it cleans as good as I hoped it did! I do have shower cleaner, toilet bowl cleaner, and disinfectant wipes for certain things, but I use Dr. Bronners for most everything, including the floors. And the peppermint smells so nice.
Xcept sum will not allow anything to be used on their floors, unless it's
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an expensive perfected line for that type of floor.. & cannot cos any marks or, yada yada..ya. I liked my work tho. Mansions are fun.
I have very hard water that leaves mineral deposits in the toilet bowl, I used to use one for limescale that etched my bowl forcing me to continually buy this to get the toilet b I wl clean. I decided to try Dr Bronners liquid castile soap with vinegar and baking soda. My toilet bowl gers clean, no mineral stains left and the porcelain feels smooth, no more buying nasty toilet bowl cleaners
This is my thought, and it might be wrong, but I am comfortable with it. In my toilet bowl I am primarily focused on avoiding mineral build up. Obviously it will never be truly “clean” due to the nature of its purpose. At the end of the day(s) the only truly effective solution, in my area, is to use a lava stick a once a month. I do want my home to be generally clean, but I also understand we literally ( not figuratively) could not exist without bacteria. It is a matter of decreasing the ones which can make us sick and maximizing the ones which support health. I do appreciate the labor intensive nature of your work!!!
Great thoughts! I agree that we do need to live in a sterile world and that there are most certainly beneficial bacteria all around us all the time. I just enjoy testing products to see if my home results match their product claims, and I enjoy testing what my viewers suggest. Thanks for watching and commenting!
@@FieldOfFocus hey, I hope my comment didn’t sound like I am putting down your research in any way! I find your videos very interesting. And I certainly want my kitchen sink, counters, and dishes to be free of any bacteria that could make us sick. And in those areas I just assume all bacteria is pathogenic. Mostly I use chlorine bleach and vinegar. For my toilets I use a powder that foams, it seems to help a bit with the mineral ring. It appears to be primarily sodium bicarbonate and citric acid, so I am assuming chemically it is acting with the meeting of acid/base to create the foamy reaction.
Indeed! I read in a science magazine that 2 pounds of our body's bacteria! 😳
Bleach works better in the toilet bowl. Even smarter, pour a splash of bleach into the tank itself. It will self-sanitize for the next several flushes.
I'm a newbee here. Well done!! My wife and I just had our "live blood cultures" done. One of the things we observed was the free radical damage to some blood cells. For this, our technician recommended reducing chemical exposure....especially those found in commercial products. Hense, I was looking for a review on Castile oil. I'll continue to watch your channel for good tips.
I am glad to see you here! You might enjoy the videos I have made testing Sal Suds!
Testing Sal Suds to See If It Can Remove Bacteria: Most Requested Viewer Suggestion! th-cam.com/video/R9l-rZ3Kj2c/w-d-xo.html
I looooove your approach to this.
I already read in the comments you have a lot of viewers requests. Ill patiently wait for dr bronner's tea tree soap to be tested :)
YES! it is on my list.. I am trying to get to everything! so many products to test! Thanks for watching!
My sister had a lengthy phone call with Dr. Bronner, many years ago. He was in the phone book. She said he sounded like his bottle, and that he was nice.
Interesting! That is really cool!!!!!
"He sounded like his bottle". Lol. =D
How cool! What did she call him for? What did they talk about?
You are doing the Lords work ❤️ thank you
Your content is definitely unique
Thank you for your kind words! I do enjoy doing this work!! I am so glad you appreciate and are enjoying it!
but girls dont like using Dr Bronner soap tho
@@jake9854 Which girls?
You probably already know but if you make your sprayer spray out larger droplets, you will breathe in less of the product because the large droplets don't float in the air as much.
Yes, with an unscented product, I really just wasn’t thinking. Thank you for watching!!!
Should use tea tree or peppermint Bronners for clean bc pests hate peppeint so makes deterrent
@@FieldOfFocus Try SAL SUDS by Dr Bronner. I prefer if for cleaning. Has a mild clean scent.
@@jewelbriard5444I would like to see how sals suds stacks up myself!
Thank you for your excellent reporting.
It is impossible to read tiny white type on product labels.
Especially for elders.
Thank you. How interesting! I use Dr. Bronner’s Sals Suds as an all purpose cleaner. About 2 tablespoons to a quart of water with +- 15 drops of tea tree oil and +- 8 drops of Patchouli essential oil. I use cheap dish soap for the toilets, sometimes with Bon Ami. I’m sure a Petri dish sample of that would be interesting. 😳 I live alone, so no men or kids making messes in the bathroom. I avoid strong chemicals, so if there’s no illness in the house, I don’t worry about it.
Thanks for sharing what you do!!
Can you try Dr. Bronner's sal suds I wonder if it will do better in the bathroom than the castile soap.
That is on my viewer suggestion list! I am curious to see how that one will remove bacteria as well. Thank you for watching and commenting!!
Thank you! This was very informative. I need to use Dr bronners for my dishes as dish soap since I ran out of my regular and I was curious how well it actually did. I appreciate all the effort. Thank you
Glad it was helpful!
I love using Dr. Bronner's Tea Tree/Eucalyptus as a AP cleaner. I so use SalSuds as a degreaser/AP cleaner. I usually rinse and then use disinfectant wipes as a precaution. I've been using Arm&Hammer Disinfectant Wipes as it's a citric acid based cleaner. I have asthma and chronic bronchitis, and Dr. Bronners is the only cleaner that doesn't cause an asthma attack.
I've found cleaners that use citric acid as the disinfectant don't irritate me as much as quat ammoniums do. I've stopped cleaning my stainless steel with hydrogen peroxide as it ate the rubber seals on my sink. I had to pay plumbers to replace the faucet. They showed me where the peroxide caused pitting. Since then hydrogen peroxide doesn't get used on any surfaces near seals.
I'd be curious to see if you could test a citric acid based cleaner such as the Arm and Hammer wipes or the Clorox Fragrance Free disinfecting spray.
I have tested some cleaners with citric acid as the active ingredient I think Lucasol had one and Clorox plant based wipes! I will add your suggestions to my list!! Thank you!!
@@FieldOfFocus thank you so much; I enjoy watching your content. It's helpful.
I love dr. Bronners, it's a great soap for dried food droplets after cooking or cleaning up a table with multiple toddlers eating. While I use it to clean the bathtubs, I don't expect it to disinfect. A fellow scientist once told me, "you can't sanitize dirt", and it's true, so I like to go over areas once with a soap and follow with a disinfectant afterwards if I want to sanitize. Breathing in the spray with the scented or unscented Dr. Bronners is uncomfortable, I agree for sure, but it's not a long lasting discomfort compared to breathing in a bleach or chemical product. It's also food safe, so you can wash veggies with it. I've tried it as a body wash and shampoo and I do not recommend. Great as a diluted foam pump hand washing solution. The label has a myriad of other uses, I encourage people to give it a try! Just not on the toilets :) The one bottle lasts FOREVER, and you can usually find them at tjmaxx for $8-9.
Yes in most circumstances I think people clean with a cleaner then finish with a disinfectants or sanitizer. For my channel i test one product at a time, so I am not pre-cleaning surfaces when I test a sanitizer or disinfectant.
We like Dr B's liquid castile soap on ourselves in the shower/tub. ❤ Almond or peppermint.
Awesome! Thanks for your thoughts!
I have been using Dr. Bronner's for years. I love it and I am glad to know it is a good disinfectant.
The algorithm is strong with this one.
I'm so excited!! I feel like a famous Instagram Influencer or something. Glad my boy did well on most of his test. I might need to get something new for my toilets though!
AHAHH!! I really enjoyed making this one! Thank you for the suggestion! I am finishing up a new Bissell Steam Cleaner video.. and then on to the next cleaner!!!
This makes me happy because I use Bronnors in Peppermint scent and Rose scent. I’ll switch which scent according to my mood. lol! I usually use Peppermint during winter and Rose the other months. I used to get Meyers Autumn scents during fall but they’re SOOOOOO STRONG that I started to worry about my family and my cats. So I backed off her stuff. Plus for a little spray bottle Meyers is soooo costly. Bronnor’s is much more cost efficient and it cleans grease up amazingly well too! My husband does more cooking and he is sloppy especially with bacon grease. 😅
As a soap, one would expect Dr Bronners castille soap to be non-problematic for a chemically sensitive person, like other castille soaps, but I and many others have not found this to be true. Even on the hand, the smell is really strong after washing. I don't use ANY Dr. Bronners problems as I have found them to affect breathing. For handsoap (which for me means as shampoo also) I find Kirks to be great and without smell.
Thanks for your thoughts!
I use Dr. Bronners baby bar soap. It is the only one that doesn't seem to not smell.
I’ve used DrB soap for camping for washing dishes & if needed hand wash clothes because it won’t harm environment.
I just got some Dr B’s. I like to see same results with the suggested tea tree oil. I hope for good results as the ingredients are from naturally derived and finished product. (I’m a new subscriber!)
Yes the Dr B with Tea Tree is on my list of things to test! My viewer suggestion list is over 500 so I am doing the best I can to plug through!! Thank you for watching and subscribing!
Is tea tree oil safe if u have pets??
I use their sale side-it smells so good.
Dr bronners saved my skin.
Did you have eczema? Curious how it helped!
It may have been mentioned but castille soap is more for body and Sal suds is for cleaning. Have you tested that one? I will have a look. Love the thoroughness!!
Yes! The Dr Bronner's was a patreon member request, and Sal Suds is on my list of things to test! I have about 200 viewer suggestions so I am slowly getting through them! Testing products is a lot of fun!! Thanks for watching!
Ooo I've so been wondering about this!
I hope you enjoyed it!
@FieldOfFocus yes, and kind of expected those results. I really was skeptical about using it on the toilet.
Love this testing! So methodical.
Thank you! I try to test as many products as I can!
💖Omg love these tests! 🧐Can you please test Fabuloso in both the kitchen and the bathroom please?🙏🏾
Hi! Yes I will add Fabuloso to my viewer request list! Thank you for the suggestion and thank you for watching!!
Fabuloso is not a disinfectant, it does nothing but add scent.
Fabuloso....my mom used it in her house. The odor made me soooo sick!
This was awesome but I wish it were the one with tea tree oil. I might have to test that one out for myself. I love your videos!
Yes.. I was tempted to add the tea tree but wanted to test the soap in its purest form. I am really happy with the results. Thanks for watching! Glad you enjoyed this video!!
@@FieldOfFocusthey have a tea tree version of Dr. Bronners
Ok this video is AMAZING. I would looove to watch the tea tree oil version of this soap! I’ll stay tuned👀👀👀 pleaseee do it🙏🏻 Thank you so much for this quality content🔝🏆❤
Thank you so much for the kind words! I have 2 videos with Tea Tree oil:
"DIY Disinfectant: 70% Rubbing Alcohol, Water, Dr Bronner's, & Tea Tree Oil Viewer Request!" and "Can Essential Oils Stop Bacteria from Growing on a Petri dish?" I do want to test the Dr Bronner's with Tea Tree.. it is on my list!! I have 236 viewer suggestions!!! HAHA! Crazy! Thanks for watching!
I use natural cleaners and try to avoid plastic as much as possible. Would love to see you test Blueland cleaners!
YES! That is on my list and I hope to get to it this summer for sure!!!!!!!!! Thank you for watching!
THANK YOU for testing this! You are adorable and I'm subscribing immediately.
Thank you so very much! I appreciate your support!!
Thank you for your testing, is it possible to test as dish washing liquid would love to know how effective it is on washing of wares .
Hello, Yes I have tested Dish soap! I put the video link below for you! Thank you for watching!
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That was so interesting!! Thanx for the video 😊
You are welcome!! Thanks for watching!
So interesting. I’m learning about this soap and wow, what a helpful video!
Thank you! I enjoy testing products!
Thank you so much for these videos!!!
You are so very welcome! I have a great time making them. Thank you so much for watching!
I prefer SAL SUDS by Dr Bronner for cleaning. It works better if you have hard water.
I will give Sal Suds a try! Thanks for watching!
Excellent testing and results in determining the effectiveness of Dr Bronner's soap for disinfecting purposes.
👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼
Thank you! I appreciate your support!
I just got some from Wholefoods store. Cant wait to try it. ❤❤
Let me know how you like it!
@@FieldOfFocus Ok sure no problem. Ty
I enjoy the interesting background music on your videos.
Thank you. I have fun choosing songs for my content! Thank you for watching!
Just discovered your channel. I love your videos! They are so informative, and you are much fun to watch. You had me at petri dish. 😄 Where is your accent from? It sounds so familiar. ❤
Hi there! Thank you so much for watching! I was born and raised in Boston, but I live in Maine now! Thanks for watching!!
@@FieldOfFocus That’s why it was so familiar! I lived in Newton, MA for three years when I went to school there. Many fond memories!
I loved this review!! Thank you ol’so much!
You are very welcome! Thank you so much for watching!
I’ve been using Dr Bronners for years. My favorite is the Eucalyptus one. I use it on my dishes and laundry soap when I run out of either one. Haven’t used it for surface disinfectant. By what I understand, I could be wrong, don’t the eucalyptus and tea tree oils in Dr Bronners products serve as antibacterials? I’m no scientist, but I thought I’d run that question by you. I only used the unscented in the small bottle for new tattoos. Even the eucalyptus and tea tree I’ve used on new tattoos lol. Burns more though. I love how clean it gets my skin feeling, but does it actually clean my skin? Just curious, do you have any preferences on skin soaps you’ve tested? I’ve recently been to the ER for a bacterial rash on my rib cage that I believe came from the gym I used to frequent. Not anymore!!! After 10 days on antibiotics, I’m walking 2 miles a day outdoors for exercise. I’m on the hunt for the best antibacterial skin soap that doesn’t cause drying. Let me know!!! Thanks for the video. Very interesting.
I have done a few tests on essential oils, so their efficacy is going to depend on the dilution. I have not tested any of Dr Bronner's with added essential oils so I cannot give a full answer. I haven't tested any skin soaps or body washes yet so I cannot give you a definite list of ones that work, but I will add them to my viewer suggestion list!
Can you do Sal’s suds please? It’s supposed to be stronger.
Hi there! Yes that is on my viewer suggestion list.. I have over 250 suggestions so I am working on it! Thank you for watching and commenting!!
I love your testing videos! They are sooooo helpful!
I have a VERY strange request/challenge for you though. I wonder if you can test the cleaning/disinfecting ability of certain OILS! There are three in particular that I have in mind and one maaaay surprise you: Can you test coconut oil, tea tree oil and lemon oil? You could do it in one video or separate ones, (whatever you feel is feasible or most effective). I’m not sure if you can test on your sink and toilet because it’s oil, but if you can PLEASE go for it!👍🏾
I’ve used coconut oil as a disinfectant on open wounds (mostly when I nursed my oldest) and it seemed to work really well, but I’m curious about what your findings would be.
Great request! Will add it to the list!!! I love using oils so I am also curious! Thanks for watching!!!!
@@FieldOfFocus: Could you add cinnamon oil to the above? I forgot that one!😬
@@FieldOfFocusthyme essence oil would be most interesting since it is what tymol is. Curious if making a simple solution of it and sprsying after cleaning as a disenfectant actually works. Thymol is my fav non-chemical disenfectant. 10 mins is the usu time for letting it sit.
I’d love to see video on lemongrass oil also. I have healed skin infections with it.
Nice channel!
Thank you so much for watching!
I recently moved into a house that has a front loader washer. I am still unable to clean it of mold/mildew. Please help! I LOVE DR Bronner's products!
Hello! I have never had a front loader but I have heard horror stories about them. I do have two videos about cleaning my top loader HE “Fix a Stinky Washing Machine Using My Bissell Power Steamer!!” and “Clean Your Washing Machine Now!!!!!! Review of the Basket Clean Cycle.” I think if I were you, I would get a flashlight, get some wipes or a cloth and wipe the inside of the drum and see how much dirt/grime comes off. Look at the drain holes, are they clogged like mine where in the stinky washing machine video? Then wipe all around the gaskets, see if you can find the source of the moldy smell. Really get up into the folds and see if you can find the source. GOOD LUCK!!!
Add a cup of ammonia to every rinse, it takes out soap scum from your clothes. Your washer smell will be gone. You also can fill the washer without clothes and let it set over night then let it go through the cycle.
Thank you for these videos, a couple things, it said to wait 10 mins, not 5, did you wipe the area with a cloth to dry like you usually do, and was that a brand new toilet brush, or could it have contaminated the area? Also, I am really wondering what the tea tree oil one does.
Hi there! This was one of my first videos from a few years ago.. The directions for the toilet bowl said 10 min and I did wait 10 min (5:57 timestamp). As for the all purpose spray, I must have chosen 5 min from something I read... I do remember the toilet bowl specifically said 10 minutes. Sorry I don't have the exactly paperwork or site that used t choose 5 minutes.. it also might have been a conversation I had with the viewer who suggested this test also.
I recently discovered your channel and I'm enjoying all your home science! Do you have any bleach videos? I use bleach in my dishwater and was wondering how effective it is on the dishes, sponges, and dish cloths in removing bacteria.
Yes my bleach videos are here:
Testing Clorox Bleach To See How Well It Removes Bacteria from My Home! th-cam.com/video/-7R6V2BJWHA/w-d-xo.html
Testing Bleach Again- NO WAIT TIME! Bacteria Tested!!!!!! th-cam.com/video/XFal225hSzs/w-d-xo.html
@@FieldOfFocus Thank you, found it!! Your videos are so much fun to watch! I like that it's practical science done in a real home using items that are readily available to everyone. Recently I watched your video on essential oils (tea tree, cinnamon, and peppermint) and how effective they are in reducing bacteria and I started wondering if drinking hot cinnamon tea for sore throats (grandma's go-to) helped because the tea was hot or because of the cinnamon...🤔🧐 Anyway, I will continue to enjoy your videos! Thank you so much for all the work you put into your content. You make dull and dreary housework more "science-y" and fun!! Lol
These videos are so helpful
Thank you for watching!! I am glad you are enjoying them!
Thank you!! Your videos are very helpful!!
You are so very welcome! I love creating these videos and getting results!! Thank you for watching!
Super interesting video! Lovd the scientific approach. How do you set up your incubator at home!
Thank you so very much! I appreciate your kind words. I just use an insulated bag, light, and thermometer. Simple ! Thanks for watching!
I love your channel. Just found it today. Science all the way.
Thank you for the kind words. I miss working in the lab so I enjoy conducting these tests in my home! Thank you for watching and commenting.
@@FieldOfFocus Yes I can tell. Reminded me of University..
I am wondering if your toilet brush might have introduced bacteria? After you cleaned with Dr. Bronner you then used a toilet brush. I enjoyed this video. Thanks! Much appreciated!!!
This is what I do before testing. Now I purchase brushed in bulk and use a new one for each test. How I Disinfect My Toilet Brush Before Testing Toilet Bowl Cleaners!
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I was wondering if the results might not be affected by not rinsing the area after the cleaning but before the final sample?
Unsure! This was soooooo long ago.. I will have to revisit.
Can you test the sals suds by dr bronners please
I do have Sal Suds on my viewer suggestion list and do hope to get to it in the upcoming months! Thank you!
I’ve been using Dr. Bronners Peppermint Castile soap since the early 70s. A university student introduced me; he stood outside the bathroom and waited for me to shower with it. He laughed his head off when I screamed a little when the peppermint hit 😅my body!
Thanks for watching!
Any suggestions for getting rid of “pink mold” in the bathroom? It’s actually a bacteria not a mold. Thanks!
YES! So I haven't made a video about it yet, but sometimes my toilet has it! Serratia marcescens. I use this for it: How Well Does Purell Professional Surface Disinfectant Remove Bacteria in My Home??! th-cam.com/video/G-nRD1IFQT8/w-d-xo.html
Great job
Thank you for watching!
So it’s good for surfaces that aren’t near the toilet. But it seems good for the kitchen
Yes, different cleaners work better in various locations! Thanks for watching!
I have her book called SOAP and SOUL. I read in there that that method of cleaning the toilet was if the toilet was extra grimy. Not a normal event. Just thought I'd update you.
Thanks for letting me know! I haven't read that book.. Thanks!
This is really really amazing. Can you characterize the bacteria as well?
Thank you so much for watching! I haven't decided if I am going to invest in bacteria identification yet. Perhaps that is something I will do in the future!
I have used Dr Bronner's for over 40 years ...dont know why you didnt use the orange, peppermint or lavendar to clean with. That said I really only clean certain things mostly because it can be a little pricey. I only use Dr Bronner's in the bathroom for my hands, mixed with water in a pump....prevents eczema on my hands.
The viewer who suggested the video chose the Dr Bronners to test, she chose unscented. Thanks.
Can you PLEASE do the same test with the tea tree version, TY
Hello! I put it on my viewer suggestion list! (I do have about 240 suggestions that am getting through!!) I would suspect it would do just as well as the original Dr Bronner! Thanks for watching!
Can you do one using mouthwash to clean surfaces?
I will add that to my viewer suggestion list!
I would suggest when using Dr Brenner's product in the bathroom, particularly the toilet area, I would add somthing like tea tree oil to the mix as a disinfectant. This I believe would increase its effectiveness. Just a thought. Couldn't hurt everywhere else either, what do you think?
For this channel I test one product at a time, for this video it was Dr Bronners Castille Soap. I did not add anything to it because I wanted to see how it worked on its own. Many people clean with a soap based product first, and then finish with a sanitizer or disinfectant. How you clean is up to you! Thanks for watching!
I have a questions regarding cleaning the toilet. I try to use more natural cleansers, tea tree, vinegar, dr bronners etc. I have found between your video tests that most of the things and mixtures I use are suitable for counters/sinks etc. (A mixture like TJs mix etc) But none seem very effective on toilets. I am curious if you have come across and toilet cleaners in all your tests that were effective but also more natural? Glad I found your page! Thank you!
Hi there! I do have a playlist of toilet bowl cleaners here th-cam.com/play/PL6P5xAP9Rj6KvuUwdimssZK1LgszaZ_fx.html
You might be interested in the 7th Generation, Mrs Meyers, or the compilation where I tested I vinegar and baking soda. If you have a particular more natural toilet bowl cleaner that you would like me to test, let me know! Thanks for watching!
Ive been using bronners as my.bathroom handsoap. I wanted to see how good it does here
Dr Bronners has sooooo many uses! How do you dilute it?
@FieldOfFocus honestly I just go by what feels nice on the hands. I've found d about a 50/50 ratio has the most slip and I like that
Please try 03 waterworks sanitizing spray
I will add it to my viewer suggestion list! Thanks!
Awesome!! New subscriber here!!
Thank you so much for watching and subscribing!!!
So does this mean it's not a great surfactant for body too? I was going to try their bar or the liquid in a foam dispenser for my body. i need a natural uncented bar that cleans good.
I haven't tested the use of soaps on the body so I cannot say. Dr Bronner's seems to be a reputable company so I would give their body soap a try.
This is a thorough review of a product. I like it. Keep up the good work.
Thank you!! I hope you enjoy the rest of my videos!! I appreciate your kind words! Thank you for watching and commenting!
Castille Soap kills insects too! To make it antibacterial, you can add a few drops of essential oils - most are antibacterial. I love lemon and basil in the kitchen.
I use Odoban for everything, have you ever tested Odoban?
YES!!!!!!!!!! 😊
Testing Odoban to see if it Removes Bacteria from My Home! th-cam.com/video/iiyCJ8rPflA/w-d-xo.html
Testing Odoban To See If It Can Remove Bacteria From Laundry! - Tested with Petri Dishes th-cam.com/video/fIulmPFAsO0/w-d-xo.html
Can Odoban Remove Bacteria from My Floor While Mopping?!- Bacteria Testing! th-cam.com/video/RQFQeSHtK7k/w-d-xo.html
Removing Bacteria from My Sofa, I tested: Lysol, Odoban, Force of Nature, & Purell Disinfectant? th-cam.com/video/EHkkfXB8nZM/w-d-xo.html
Oooh. I'm looking forward to this one.
Wow! Huh! I am very surprised indeed. Seems to be good as an APC, but not on the toilets..but from your other videos, Clorox toilet cleaner seems to be the best at that. Really helpful info, thank you!
You are welcome! Thanks for watching!
I used some Bronner's on my latest deep cleaning spree in a spray. Didn't bother my allergies. I was wondering though, how clean is it really getting? Know I know!
YES!! Plus it doesn't even make any claims to remove bacteria! Overall a great product!
will you please try Ajax powder cleaner? I've been really wanting to know if it disinfects
I will add Ajax powder cleaner to my viewer suggestion list! Thanks for watching!
I just bought one bottle with almond, diluted it with water to 1:4. It cleans my kitchen spotless with no scrubbing. However my fingers got so dry after 15 mins continued cleaning. Perhaps next time I should wear gloves. Any one with the same reaction? I wondered how it works as body wash and shampoo, I dare not to try so.
It is possible the soap is drying out your hands. You could try gloves or use hand lotion immediately after cleaning. Thanks for watching and commenting!
Dr bronners is extremely drying. Try Mama suds will not hurt your plumbing like Dr. Bronners. Google it if you like😊
I'm wondering if changing the dilution ratio would make a difference. Instead of 1/4 cup use 1/3 or 1/2 cup of the Dr Bronner's.
I will add that to my viewer suggestion list! Thank you!!
I wonder how well it works undiluted, for most surfaces i dilute it but not for my bath, toilet, and bathroom sink
Interesting, I can add that to my list of things to try. I want to test out undiluted Dr Bronners in the toilet bowl and then 91% alcohol after... stay tuned! Thank you for watching and commenting!
Can you do a test with sphagnum moss, I was told it is anti bacterial. I am not sure how you would test it other than to put it in dirty water with mold and other pond scum, then let it sit for a few hours, perhaps over night taking samples in time intervals.
I will add it to my viewer suggestion list!
@@FieldOfFocus thanks
im wondering how to incubate something. I saw the video on how to make one but I didn't hear about how to use one and i would love to do these things inside my house
So if you watched my how to make the incubator video, you saw the set up. I really just slide the petri dishes in and check the temp throughout the day.
I pray you answer this question how do you incubate the test sample?
Hello! I made a homemade incubator, hoping someday to earn enough on TH-cam to purchase a real one! Thanks for watching!
Try the peppermint
I will! I have been using Dr Bronners more and more in my home and really like it! I love the smell of peppermint, thank you for the suggestion!
hi ! Thank you your videos are extremely helpful and informative !!!
Could you also test Dr. Bronner's Castile Soap floor cleaner (1 quart (1 L) of water in a squirt bottle
2 tsp. (10 mL) Castile Soap ) used on microfiber cloth and compare it on the kitchen floor, bathroom floor (especially next to the toilet) and other living areas?
There is also another brand with a concentrate cleaner called Branch Basics, I would love to see you test their effectiveness at cleaning home and also laundry as they use the concentrate for everything from hand washing to bathroom cleaning, similar to Dr. Bronner's. Thank you!!!
I will add the Dr Bronner floor and the Branch Basics to my viewer suggestion list! Thank you for watching and commenting!
@@FieldOfFocus Thank you! I'm looking forward to seeing your videos :)
@@FieldOfFocus I know you are probably already overwhelmed with all the suggestions you get, I have been experimenting with another natural cleaner and would love to see your tests on it.
It is a homemade natural cleaner made with soap nuts.
This is the recipe:
2 liters of water, 25-30 soap nuts boil down to 1 liter. If there are seeds inside, deseed them. Them squish the pulp to extract saponins. Strain. This can be used as an all purpose cleaner, hand wash, dish soap, body wash, floor cleaner, or can be used to do laundry.
--dishsoap and hand wash:
It can be used at full strength to wash the dishes or as hand wash. I would love to see its effectiveness, if it really does work well as good hand wash to remove bacteria.
- all purpose cleaner: 25% soapberry extract and 75% water vs. full strength , I would be interested to see how it works on all the surfaces you normally do your testings on
- for floor cleaner: 1,5 cups of soapnut water, 1 cup of vinegar, 1 big heaped teaspoon of pink Himalayan sea salt, 8 drops of tea tree essential oil, 8 drops of lavender oil. Mix together and dilute with water before using to clean the floor. 50-100 ml of the liquid for one bucket of water.
- laundry: people seem to like using it as a natural laundry solution, there are two ways of using soap nuts for this purpose: one is to use 150-200 ml of Soapnut liquid (n the place provided for detergents) for about 6 kg of laundry. Another way is to take about 10-12 whole Soapnuts (can be deseeded or with seeds; this measurement is for 6-8 kgs of clothes) and put them in an old sock and tie the mouth of the socks tightly such that no soapnuts can escape. Then we throw in this sock along with the wash load (with the clothes, not in the place provided for detergents) and run the machine like we normally would .
This maybe extremely time consuming, I just couldn’t stop myself from wondering about this after watching all of your videos and learning so much. Maybe that would also be interesting to you to see if homemade natural cleaners are any good at removing bacteria. Thank you again, your channel is one of my best finds on TH-cam. Have a beautiful day !
A toothbrush is needed to scrub around the bathroom faucet
Thanks for your thoughts!
I wonder if you could provide some context around bacteria - in terms of ‘good’ bacteria and ‘bad’ bacteria - is a completely bacteria-free home desirable in terms of health? Also I would love for you to test Huggies Naturals baby wipes - I’ve been using wet wipes for decades to clean, pretty much everything. I also use vinegar (in the wash with towels - we have hard water - and also to de-scale around faucets and inside toilets) and baking soda for dishes that are tough to clean.
I talked about this briefly in my Lettuce video. So you know there is bacteria all around us. I am in now way advocating for a sterile home. I am just conducting tests so people can see what product claims match what happens in a home. I will add Huggies Naturals wipes to my suggestion list. Thank you!
Yes, it makes me cough
Same!
Do you prep the petri dish with growth medium or they come prepped?
I purchase petri dishes from a biotech supply company already poured. Thanks for watching!
thank you!@@FieldOfFocus
Can you do a video of cedar oil mixed in castile soap? Trying to see what concentration to kill bacteria. It might be too much work for a video lol
I will add that to my viewer suggestion list. I might be able to just test the cedar oil first like I did the other essential oil tests I have done. Thanks for watching!
Can Essential Oils Stop Bacteria from Growing on a Petri dish?
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Can Essential Oils Stop Bacteria Growth? Frankincense, Lavender, Oregano, and Thyme Tested!!
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Thank you for your excellent reporting.
It is impossible to read tiny white type on product labels.
Especially for elders.
I agree that print is very very small!! Thank you for watching!
Hi! I was just thinking, maybe you can add all the products that you need to test into a “drawing” type set up, so that once you add a product to your list, it goes into a drawing. Then, you’ll be able to know what type of product to test next without thinking “I have 200+ products to test, so I’ll get to that one in 4 years.” Idk, it’s just something I thought could be fun for your channel and viewers that at the end of your videos, we know what’s coming next. :)
It doesn’t have to be all the time, just maybe sometimes, thank you!
Hi there! I do have my Patreon Members help me choose what to test and they get to know what I am testing before I make a video.. As for my youtube viewers occasionally I will make a community post and let the viewers choose what video I edit that weekend. As for choosing products, I do what is mailed to my by viewers first, then I look at the list and see what has lots of requests, and what my home is ready for. Some tests take a month or more to complete. So for example, if I am in between bacteria testing, I will sneak in a soap scum video! Thanks for the suggestion!
Thank you for the reply! It’s nice to know what goes on behind the scenes! You put in a lot of effort!
Is this product safe for everyday bath
I do not have any information or way of testing product safety for bathing. However, the Dr Bronner's website they do have dilutions for use on the skin
info.drbronner.com/all-one-blog/2023/02/dilutions-cheat-sheet-dr-bronners-pure-castile-soap/
Thanks for watching!
You must be from Massachusetts.
Yes I am. I was born and raised in Boston, moved to Maine in 2006.
@@FieldOfFocus I was born and raised in Boston. Fantastic City to grow up in.
Didn't the website say to wait 10 minutes for the toilet, could that be why the toilet did so badly. I would think the Toilets would have the most germs, my kitchen counter and ect I wash a few times a day but my bathroom toilet I only do 3 times a week, could making the mixture a little stronger or letting it sit for the 10 work better for the toilet.
Hi there! Yes the website said wait 10 minutes and that is what I did for the toilet bowl. Sample, spray, wait ten minutes, scrub, flush, resample. I think the biggest thing to remember is that Dr Bronners is a cleaner, it is not a disinfectant or sanitizer. They do not have any claims that they remove bacteria. For my home, Dr Bronner's doesn't remove much bacteria from my toilet bowl. Would a less dilute solution work better? I am not sure, I haven't tested that yet.
thanks.
Can you recommend some/a way to do these bacteria tests in our homes, places we frequent? Is there a way to DIY incubator or use a near by science lab?
I note that here in Chicago the whole City went nuts 4 years ago with COVID about sanitation, masks, public interaction, now pretty much nothing - and we've been flooded with very unhealthy migrants who have measles, TB I suspect sanitation, lack of vaccines and crowding are an issue.
I 'd like to promote cleanliness and sanitation in my, neighbors, business, public spaces - can you give me/us some recommendations about doing these tests?
The best thing I can suggest you to do in your homes, is to use a product that I have tested that you are pleased with the results and use them according to the manufacturers directions on the packaging. I think for business and public spaces you should reach out to your Department of Health and ask what they require of the businesses and public areas to be cleaned.
@@FieldOfFocus This is Chicago - the City that used to work.
Now all our city government departments are Woke, racial. Those remaining civilized people left behind in Chicago are now scrambling to do things on our own, like prevent car jackings, youth mob flash mobs takeovers of areas, rioting and looting. It's naive to think the Chicago city government is going to protect us, pick up the garbage police the streets or keep bars and restaurants clean. That's a nope.
Don't know why my comments don't appear. Probably because I included a link to another website?
So let's try again. I said I was a big fan of your videos and your tests, and I also said that, in reply to your comment about the fact that you couldn't find any info on the disinfecting properties of the product on their website, if you check on Lisa Bronner's website, she does mention that the soap doesn't kill the germs, but removes them.
I thought this could be helpful.
Thank you for the info about the Bronner’s site. I was so happy that they didn’t have a 99.9% claim since it is a soap and not “disinfectant”. I was super happy with how well it cleaned. Thank you for watching!!!
Are there a lot of people eating from their toilet bowls and toilet bases? How clean do these things need to be?
I hope not! But there are a lot of people curious to see what cleaners remove bacteria. I was curious to see if product claims were true, and in this case this video was a viewer request.
Well when you live in an apartment, you can't turn the water off if you have a house. It's a different story, but if you live in an apartment, you can't do that so this would not work for someone like me to have to do that. So yeah, I would say, yeah, that's a big no.
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Maybe it would be better if you can do it but with all the protocols taking all those tests and the microbiological process to do it in a lab. By the way is a real good video.
The purpose of my channel is to test in real world situations that is why I am testing in my home. Thanks for watching!