[BlindTlk] Regarding Effectiveness of Cleaning Solutions and Devices

[David Andrews]

It is mostly a matter of being systematic and 
thorough.  I get down on the floor and use a sponge, for example.

Dave

At 11:08 PM 4/6/2019, you wrote:
>Hello Judy and Ray,
>Thanks for clarifying this information. Of 
>course, when I meant to say about the 
>probability of germs I didn't say that I cannot 
>clean or do an equal job at it as a sighted 
>person would because I am fully capable of doing 
>it. Rather, I was thinking in my mind about 
>having to always feel when I am cleaning to see 
>if there are any spots around, especially if I 
>need to fill something I thought I ran over but 
>didn't. My understanding is that a sighted 
>person would always see where they would target 
>their cleaning, so they can do it efficiently.
>Always washing hands is just a good practice, I 
>knew this even from middle and high school. But 
>my dilemma is not about blindness; but rather, 
>how to learn to be as consistent and do it as 
>confidently and efficiently as a sighted person.
>
>Thanks for the feedback again.
>Humberto
>
>“Positive thinking leads to a positive 
>attitude which leads to positive actions which lead to positive outcomes.”
>— ME
>
> > On Apr 6, 2019, at 7:44 PM, Judy Jones  via 
> BlindTlk <blindtlk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> >
> > Sighted or blind, always wash your hands with 
> soap, germs are no respector of persons or 
> disabilities.  Sighted folks don't clean just 
> by looking at it, they have to get their hands dirty, too.
> >
> > Clean is clean.  We buy the dawn detergent, 
> because it is so good for so many things.  A 
> drop of it in a bucket of water also tends to 
> break the water tension, so is a good all-round 
> cleaner, even if meant for dishes.  We keep a 
> gallon in the kitchen and some in each bathroom.
> >
> > Sighted or blind, if you have done a dirty 
> job, indoors or out, wash afterwards with soap.
> >
> > Judy
> >
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: BlindTlk 
> [mailto:blindtlk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Humberto Avila via BlindTlk
> > Sent: Saturday, April 6, 2019 7:28 PM
> > To: Blind Talk Mailing List
> > Cc: Humberto Avila
> > Subject: Re: [BlindTlk] Regarding 
> Effectiveness of Cleaning Solutions and Devices
> >
> > Thanks all for your awesome ideas.
> >
> > I really see the value of feeling or 
> "policing" the area where I clean up, as a 
> Blind person. My hands are my eyes, which is 
> yes something that I already knew. However, 
> seeing as the content of the kitchen counter, 
> floors, or even toilets may have many germs on 
> or in them, I would be concerned as to the 
> probability of me getting sick from getting in 
> contact with those germs which would be far 
> greater than the probability for a sighted 
> person, whom uses their eyes to police the area, even if I wash my hands.
> > It sort of feels like a Blind person would 
> have to do some more extra steps just to be as 
> proactive and make the place look clean or 
> professional at all times. How often should I 
> do these things? In your experience are there 
> products that have better cleaning consistency than others? How do I tell?
> > Thanks in advance and sorry about my many 
> questions. It's just that it's my first time doing it.
> >
> > Humberto
> >
> > “Positive thinking leads to a positive 
> attitude which leads to positive actions which lead to positive outcomes.”
> > — ME
> >
> >> On Apr 6, 2019, at 6:09 PM, AAnitra Webber 
> via BlindTlk <blindtlk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> >>
> >> I like to use wipes. Sometimes leave a 
> chemical residue which you can feel. A wet 
> paper towel or rag will take care of that.
> >>
> >> I use a scrub brush and Comet powder 
> cleanser in water on my tub and mat. After I 
> finish with the brush I use a rag to wash it 
> off. I wipe with the rag as the water drains 
> out of the tub because sometimes some of the 
> cleaner and soap scum stays at the bottom the 
> tub. (I use a rough kitchen washcloth as a 
> rag.) I wash the wall around the tub because 
> soap gets on it when I take a shower. I hang 
> the tub mat on the shower curtain rod so it and 
> the tub can dry, preventing mildew. I put my 
> rug under the mat (on the floor) so that the 
> water won't drip on the floor. I have a cloth 
> shower curtain that I can put in the clothes 
> washer. It's easier than washing the soap scum 
> off a plastic/vinyl curtain. Also I use the 
> liquid body wash instead of bar soap because it 
> doesn't a lot of soap scum in the tub.
> >> SOS pads are good for cleaning the oven. But 
> it's a good idea to use a wet rag to rinse of the soap the pads leave behind.
> >>
> >> Sponges with a scubber on one side are 
> really helpful to remove soap scum from the 
> bathroom counter and sink. I do that before using a disinfecting wipe.
> >>
> >> If you have a Dollar Tree store near you, 
> you can get a good deal on things you need to 
> clean your appartment. I don't recommend their brooms and mops though.
> >> Anitra Webber
> >>
> >>   On Saturday, April 6, 2019, 5:43:57 PM 
> MDT, Humberto Avila via BlindTlk <blindtlk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> >>
> >> Hello everyone on the Blind Talk list:
> >>
> >> I am currently starting to live in an 
> apartment independently with a roomate and I 
> have some questions about cleaning it.
> >>
> >> Based on your experiences, which produt(s) 
> are more efficient, effective, and accessibly 
> do the job well for a blind person? How are 
> your experiences with using wipes, 
> general-purpose systems and soaps? Which ones 
> should I use in the kitchen and which ones do I 
> need for the bathroom ETC? How do you properly use them nonvisually?
> >>
> >> Thanks so much! Have an awesome weekend!
> >>
> >> Sincerely, Humberto


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