Pledge vs Lysol Multi

[CaptainNJ]

Originally Posted by desertsun41

Both are deadly and disastrous on wood. Both will destroy cherry in 1 year and oak or maple in 2 years. I have gone into great detail on this subject in the past so won't bother again. Don't do it! Don't listen to TV commercials. These products are very bad for wood. They are bad on your skin and full of chemicals you really should not get on you. Oh but the TV says it's ok so it must be.

im not particularly concerned about the wood. im only concerned about if my wife will complain to me or not.

[CaptainNJ]

Originally Posted by DewDropInn

Cabinet Magic - "Cleans away grease, grime and dust"


For "regular" dusting I use Endust Fee. Which makes me only a little wheezy.

thanks, this would have been my next question. what would be acceptable pledge multi surface alternatives. so i can keep an eye out for a sale and coupon.

anyone else have products that would be good alternatives to the pledge?

[Tallysmom]

Originally Posted by CaptainNJ

thanks, this would have been my next question. what would be acceptable pledge multi surface alternatives. so i can keep an eye out for a sale and coupon.

anyone else have products that would be good alternatives to the pledge?

For plain old dusting -- I use a old wash rag lightly dampened with water and rung out to the nth degree -- I'm talking nearly dry. That will take off the dust and dirt, without a residue and ruining the wood. The dampness attracts and holds the dust instead of flinging it someplace else. On the few really good pieces of wood I have I use one swipe and fold the cloth to a new clean side -- dust can be gritty, and damage the finish eventually.

About once a year I use Pledge very lightly -- I've had the same bottle for so long -- I think it's been 15 years.

I do not believe in tons of cleaning products. I have liquid dish soap (I don't have a dishwasher), I have baking soda to scrub with, and I have Windex, and I use a neutral cleaner for my floors. My counters are washed twice daily with hot soapy water, when I do the dishes (Breakfast and Dinner), and my house is clean.

[desertsun41]

Originally Posted by DewDropInn

Cabinet Magic - "Cleans away grease, grime and dust"

It's what I use now instead of Pledge, and not just on cabinets. Love this stuff. I have asthma and a lot of the cleaners make me wheeze. This doesn't. (Yippee!) Plus it cleans really, really well and leaves just enough of a shine. And it hasn't damaged anything I've used it on.

For "regular" dusting I use Endust Fee. Which makes me only a little wheezy.

Others that don't bother my asthma: Green Works natural glass and surface cleaner by Clorox and original Windex.

(Just a little info for anyone out there with asthma and/or allergies. As always, your results may differ. )

Listen to this person. They are obviously above the intelligent mark. Yes Cabinet Magic is the very best product on the market for wood and even laminates. I been using it and recommending it for more then 3 decades.

There are other "Magic" products such as Granite Magic, Tile Magic, Stainless Magic etc etc.....I never even tried them, so can't recommend them but the Cabinet Magic is the best.