Concentrate on cleaning
Sept 20, 2019
Since I had found such immense satisfaction in using HōMUplus+
Detergent Powder, my eyes naturally turned to the other products in the series.
HōMUplus+ Nature does sound like a domestic queen’s
dream come true. Billed as One Liquid, All Purpose, the ultra-concentrated
cleaning liquid is made with naturally obtained and certified organic
ingredients. It’s eco-friendly, said to be able to disinfect up to 99.9%
bacteria and is free from harmful chemical substances. In fact, it can even be
used to soak fruit and vegetables to remove pesticide residue on the surface.
It has antibacterial properties, removes bad odour,
purifies the environment and drives off pests but is not harmful to skin or
pets. It can remove tough stains and performs well for cleaning home areas such
as flooring, furniture, clothing, kitchenware, bathroom, etc.
While I balked at the initial price, I realise,
upon using, that it’s actually quite economical as the high concentration
liquid has to be diluted before using.
Removed much of the watermarks in kitchen sink |
I am quite happy with how well it works on general
cleaning. It cuts through the grease on plates and pans like heated knife on butter
and even the kitchen sink shines with delight every evening after a quick wipe
over with HōMUplus+ Nature (1:5 dilution).
I next tried it on the floor tiles. Before this, I was using a hypermarket floor
detergent from Kao but while this worked better than most (many brands leave a
sticky film upon drying), I am happy to report that HōMUplus+ Nature (1:5
dilution) gave squeaky clean floors.
A quick spray and the most of the dirt comes off quite easily and instantly |
Limited success (right) when used on grouting |
However, I had limited success with floor tiles grouting.
Although it does manage to clean out some of the dirt, the grouting lines
remain patchy although this might be because it’s been dirty for too long. I
must say though I’ve not found a cleaner that works on grouting; I must have
spent a fortune on grout cleaners. Maybe I will try a dilution of 1:3 to see if
it will work better.
I am also happy that because HōMUplus+ Nature is made
with organic ingredients, I can use it to soak vegetables and fruit, a
necessity these days as farmers rely heavily on the use of pesticides.
HōMUplus+ Nature, as I mentioned, needs to be
diluted accordingly (see table), depending on the purpose of use. The
formulation has been proved to be safe for the environment and eco-system and
the following ingredients are included:
· Radix sophorae flavescentis, a natural insect repellent
· Aloe vera, to accelerate healing of wounds and for antibacterial
properties
· Lemon, as a whitening, neutralising and anti-inflammation agent with the
power to remove grease and malodour
· Deep ocean material, for deep cleaning
· Coconut oil, a natural foaming agent that acts as moisturiser and
softener
· Sunflower oil, for natural foaming and as a neutralising agent
Special spray bottle recommended by 98 Percent |
For use in the kitchen such as wiping work
surfaces, cleaning of work utensils or even industrial machines, the dilution
recommendation is 1:3.
A dilution of 1:5 is recommended for washing of
rice and cleaning of fruit and vegetables, cleaning of toys, milk bottles and
baby’s pacifier, bathing pets as well as household cleaning of leather and
wooden furniture, electrical appliances, washing the car, carpet and bathroom. It
can even be used to deter pests (1:10 dilution), as an air purifier (1:20). A
dilution of 1:50 is best for mopping stone tiles, wooden floors and glass
surfaces as well as laundry (machine and hand wash).
The
distributors, 98 Percent, recommends using the special spray bottle for best
results although I suppose any spray bottle will do.
1. Add 400 ml
of water as per the highlighted level on the bottle.
2. Add Nature
concentrate into the bottle according to suggested proportion.
3. Shake well
before use.
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