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Can you use Zoflora as a cleaner?

Me again sorry :) My work colleague swears by Zoflora so I have looked it up and it sounds good. I must admit I am tired of all the bottles under my sink - Flash gel, microwave cleaner, mildew remover, pet spray, disinfectant, bleach, Cif.


I know Zoflora is a disinfectant but can you use it just for general cleaning also
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  • pigpen
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    the same as you can any other disinfectant.. my mother uses it to clean the floors .. it disguises the doggy stinks.

    I use it in the water OH cleans up vomit with.. but that's all really. It is no different to any other disinfectant only more concentrated so you use less.
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  • happy35
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    I think you needs to add a detergent go the water for cleaning, I add a squirt of fairy liquid.

    My main use for it though is adding it to the washer when washing the dog bedding. I change his blankets weekly and ziflora keeps it smelling nice.
  • Linda32
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    Fusspot wrote: »

    I know Zoflora is a disinfectant but can you use it just for general cleaning also

    Is there a difference as far as general household cleaning goes? Of course you can. You can use whatever you want to use. :)
  • kimplus8
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    I would advise you avoid varnished furniture though, I used it on my table and it took the varnish off in small bubbles where I had put it in a spray bottle diluted and then when I read the back of the bottle it says do not use on varnished items.
    thankfully I was about to strip and shabby chic the table anyways lol
    I use it to spray the toilet seat and tiled floors (I have boys and they seem to find it impossible to pee in the toilet without spilling any) and it stops any stinks and stains.
    I also use it to soak anything that has been peed or vomited on , ie bedsheets or blankets etc when kids have been poorly or had an accident.
    the carnations one smells lovely and I'm quite fond of the lavender one too
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  • mardatha
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    I love it and use for almost everything but then I have no varnished or polished furniture. Only thing you can''t use it near food because the smell puts you right off eating lol
  • mrs_motivated
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    happy35 wrote: »

    My main use for it though is adding it to the washer when washing the dog bedding. I change his blankets weekly and ziflora keeps it smelling nice.


    What a good idea, I will definitely try that.

    I use it to mop the floors, it makes the house smell lovely and as Pigpen says, gets rid of doggy smells
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  • C_J
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    I've never tried Zoflora but I do use Stardrops in place of loads of different cleaning products.
  • Trina90
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    I use it for general. Very strong stuff. I tend to use mostly for cleaning the kitchen bins and the cats' litter trays - places that get particularly pongy!

    I love the fresh linen scented one!
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  • Callie22
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    I use it for general cleaning and disinfecting, with a squirt of detergent if needed. I've got a bit of an addiction to the cinnamon scented one.
  • melanzana
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    I have three bottles for cleaning purposes.

    Watered down stardrops + a drop of bleach. Shake well. Fab

    Window and glass cleaner with vinegar.

    Zoflora, it's great. I water it down before use. Summer Bouquet is gawjus!

    I wash towels separately so add a drop of Z and it is the biz.

    I don't think Z on its own would make a good cleaner of surfaces etc. That's why I mentioned my brew above.
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