What Do You Use to Clean Your Countertops and Table/highchair?

Updated on January 27, 2012
M.. asks from Detroit, MI
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I have been using some store bought cleaner for most of my surfaces, but I know its not the best thing to use. Any natural cleaners that wont leave streaks? I have tried baking soda as a cleaner but my countertops are shiny and it makes them look horrible!
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X.O.

answers from Chicago on

I bought an empty spray bottle and a bottle of white vinegar. I fill the spray bottle halfway with the vinegar, and the rest with water. I keep it in my kitchen for all sorts of cleaning jobs--wooden tabletop, formica countertops, cabinet & appliance doors, inside my hot oven, to spot clean spills--so cheap, and so easy, and doesn't streak.

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T.S.

answers from San Francisco on

LOL I went over to clean my aunt's house recently (she's been sick) and when I was done she said "OMG what did you use to clean my counters, I've tried so many products but they look so good, you have to tell me what you used!"
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Hot water, a cloth rag and a little dish soap.
I'm old school!
Oh and her counters are granite, as are mine :)

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C.J.

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Mrs. Meyers for cleaning (the basil smell yum).
I also like Melaluca products, specifically SoluGuard as a final spray on things like high chairs, chairs, cutting boards, sink (even toilets, bathroom sinks and where the dog bowls go).
All natural disinfectant spray and it smell earthy - like spring. . .

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J.P.

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I like Method products they are made with more natural ingredients. They sell them at Target and some grocery stores.

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S.W.

answers from Amarillo on

Hot water, soap and little bleach. Rinse and dry. I usually use a lot of water on the surface and it loosens anything that has dried. No need ofr all the othe things. Same would go for a high chair. My aunt taught me a long time ago about cleaning countertops. She would run her hand over the top to feel them and if anything stopped her hand it meant they were not clean and I would have to do them ago to her satisfaction. I'm old school. No one ever got sick from all the things people talk about.

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S.A.

answers from Chicago on

I like Clorox Anywhere Spray, especially for high chairs. It's safe to use around food and kids.

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answers from Denver on

HOT water and soap...

If I know meat has touched the counter then I use a Clorox Anywhere spray which is meant for countertops and highchairs. It comes in a white bottle with a blue label.

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C.O.

answers from Washington DC on

Clorox Clean up and hot water. Love it!

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J.F.

answers from Tallahassee on

Most surface sprays say to rinse the surface with water afterwards on surfaces that come into contact with food. Method sprays are natural and non-toxic and you don't need to rinse the surface afterwards.

Vinegar is also a great natural cleaner.

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answers from Pittsburgh on

I want my counter tops and table CLEAN.

I've been using GreenWorks spray cleaner and am very happy with it. No streaks.

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S.H.

answers from St. Louis on

Clorox Anywhere spray or Clorox Clean-Up. Both work wonders.

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T.W.

answers from Syracuse on

I recently started using vinegar. I have a spray bottle filled with half vinegar/half water. I use it on everything, even windows and it doesn't streak. It's non-toxic and so cheap! The vinegar smell does go away after a bit. You can also try adding a few drops of an essential oil such as lemon to take away the smell. I also believe the vinegar kills the bacteria.

L._.

answers from San Diego on

I just use dish soap with a tiny bit of bleach in it. If you don't like the streaks, just dry with a paper towel :)

L.M.

answers from Dover on

I use Melaleuca products for all my cleaning and household needs.

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A.V.

answers from Washington DC on

We have granite and a little soap and water does fine as long as the sealant doesn't need to be reapplied. We were told NOT to use harsh cleansers.

S.T.

answers from Washington DC on

i use clorox clean-up for a lot of things, but bleach isn't great for the human system much less for littles, so i wouldn't use it daily on the table and high chair, and only use it on countertops if i've been working with raw meat.
white vinegar is an excellent non-toxic cleaner. i add baking soda for places like the tub and toilet, but agree it dulls countertops so don't use it there.
just keep a spray bottle of vineger diluted about half and half with water, and you should be good to go.
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S.L.

answers from New York on

Anywhere Spray says it's safe around small children

L.L.

answers from Rochester on

Personally, I use Lysol kitchen spray. Natural? No...but it says it's safe and you don't have to rinse it. I first use dish soap and hot water, dry with a towel, then use a light spray.

I guess for the highchair, though, I just use hot water and soap.

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