[BlindTlk] Regarding Effectiveness of Cleaning Solutions and Devices

Mon Apr 8 00:14:00 UTC 2019

Well, I reckon that’s the bestcombination:  bare feet and Mr. Clean.

Mr. Clean is more of a gental cleaner but still very powerful and gets the job done nicely.

Sent from the first computer with built-in screen reader access for the blind:

Sincerely,

The constantly barefooted Ray

> On Apr 7, 2019, at 11:27 AM, Colleen McFadden via BlindTlk <blindtlk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
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> I like Mr. Clean, too and like Lime Away for removing hard water spots.
> 
> Colleen
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> From: BlindTlk [mailto:blindtlk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Raymond Foret Jr via BlindTlk
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> First, let me assure you that you stand no greater chance what so ever of getting germs just because you’re blind.  Who ever told you that didn’t know what they were talking about:  even if it’s yourself.  Vacuuming barefoot does NOT put you at greater risk then otherwise as I know because I do it all the time that way.  As for your hands, if you use a strong cleaner like Tilex, of course, gloves are a must for you as they would be for a sighted person.  That stuff’s really strong and I stay away from it myself:  not mind you because I’m blind but because I find that less harsh cleaning solutions work as well or better if you just keep it up every day.  For example, Mister Clean does a great job with bare floors and also it happens to be a decent tub cleaner too.  Great with bathroom sinks and tolets as well.  
> Sent from the first computer with built-in screen reader access for the blind:
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> Sincerely,
> 
> The constantly barefooted Ray
> 
>> On Apr 6, 2019, at 9:28 PM, Humberto Avila via BlindTlk <blindtlk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>> 
>> 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
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>>> On Apr 6, 2019, at 6:09 PM, Anitra 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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