Murphy’s Oil Soap

Murphy’s Oil Soap Although it’s labeled as a wood cleaner, Murphy’s Oil Soap is an effective all-purpose cleaner that has been around for over 100 years. The manufacturer touts the fact that 98% of the ingredients are naturally-derived. Murphy’s Oil Soap leaves a subtle, natural shine on your hardwood floors–no rinsing required. You don’t need […]

Barkeeper’s Friend Powdered Cleanser

Barkeeper’s Friend Powdered Cleanser Think of Barkeeper’s Friend as a polish for maintaining and restoring surfaces rather than as a cleaner. Comet–which contains bleach–is a better option for routine cleaning and scrubbing, as it also disinfects. Barkeeper’s Friend is the best solution I have found for actually removing surface stains (something that Comet does not […]

Spot Shot Stain Remover

Spot Shot Stain Remover Spot Shot is an important component in my basic automotive detailing kit. My favorite thing about it is that it doesn’t create a messy foam that sprays everywhere you don’t want it to, unlike cheap multipurpose “cleaner/stain remover” aerosols. Laundry stain removers are meant to soak into the fabric and then […]