It can be difficult to stay on top of all the changes happening in our shopping aisles these days. But you’ll be pleased to hear that Target has now added planet-friendly and budget-friendly cleaning products to their shelves!

But here’s the burning question: are you sure that these budget-friendly products are effective, or is it just a marketing scam?

That’s if you haven’t already heard of the recent breakthrough, a social media user posted a photo of a box of concentrated Windex Dissolve pods in the store’s cleaning aisle.

The photo was quickly picked up by other users in the thread.

The box of pods proclaimed it uses 94 per cent less plastic with every refill, and each box contains the equivalent of two 26-ounce bottles of Windex window and glass cleaner.

It was also cheaper than the individual bottle of the same cleaner, which is priced at $4.99.

A social media user posted a photo of a cleaning item that could potentially save money. Credit: u/africanalesbiana10 / Reddit

Concentrated cleaning products are just a representative of a new wave in home cleaning-- making the process quicker, easier, and much more sustainable. These products are based on the simple concept of reducing water content. They’re packed with solid cleaning agents with less water. This means that you can squeeze in more cleaning power into a much smaller package.

Using concentrated pods is as simple as dropping a pod into the water (following the directions provided) and waiting for it to dissolve. This leaves you with a full bottle of ready-to-use cleaning solution, minus the unnecessary plastic that would have been consumed with a fully packaged product.

Someone chimed in, saying they were surprised it took this long to put these products on the shelves of stores.

'They’ve had these in the industrial supplies part of the market forever,' they said. 'They’re handy, glad consumers can finally use them too!'

Another put the price to the test.

'Just checked, and Kroger and Amazon are more expensive for the same size,' they said, proving that the Target deal is indeed a winner.

But as with most good deals, some may suspect that it all just seems too good to be true. And if that’s the case, then one chimed it with a possible answer.

'Even better, don’t buy “window cleaner”. There’s nothing special about your windows that they require a specialised cleaner. That’s a marketing scam,' they said. 'Just use vinegar and water, and either a clean, lint-free cloth without fabric softener on it or newspaper.'

Concentrating cleaning pods make cleaning easier, faster, cheaper, and more sustainable. Credit: Unsplash

This comment may have made you realise that you can have budget-friendly methods of cleaning your home.

In our previous article, an Aussie mum shared her discovery online that she cleans her home using one ‘holy grail’ cleaning product. You can read more about her story here.

Key Takeaways

• A social media user has discovered a planet-friendly and budget-friendly cleaning product at Target.
• The new product is a box of Windex Dissolve pods that use 94 per cent less plastic with each refill, contributing to significant plastic waste reduction.
• The pods, which provide two 26-ounce refills of Windex window and glass cleaner, cost less than their pre-mixed counterparts.
• While some users praised the introduction of consumer-friendly pods, others suggested further cost-saving and eco-friendly methods, such as using homemade vinegar and water solutions for window cleaning.

Do you have any budget-friendly cleaning methods that you do at home? Share them in the comments below!

 

[Suzanne rose]

Yeh Elbow Grease ...and when you find what works stick to it.

There are way too many supposedly amazing new cleaning products appearing and yes I have tried a few and no better than others

 

[Leenie]

Yeh Elbow Grease ...and when you find what works stick to it.

There are way too many supposedly amazing new cleaning products appearing and yes I have tried a few and no better than others

Just. Mix metholated spirits and water in a spray bottle is all you need.

 

[Veggiepatch]

For all flat vertical glass surfaces, a 50/50 mix of methylated spirits and cloudy ammonia plus a good quality squeegee. Good for kitchen benchtops and bathroom vanities too. Even diluted bleach containing household cleansers will do.

The amount of gunk left on benchtops after "cleaning" is horrendous. Squeegee the excess moisture off and you are left with a cloudy grey mess. And you thought it was clean? No way Jose!

 

[Singomate]

It can be difficult to stay on top of all the changes happening in our shopping aisles these days. But you’ll be pleased to hear that Target has now added planet-friendly and budget-friendly cleaning products to their shelves!

But here’s the burning question: are you sure that these budget-friendly products are effective, or is it just a marketing scam?

That’s if you haven’t already heard of the recent breakthrough, a social media user posted a photo of a box of concentrated Windex Dissolve pods in the store’s cleaning aisle.

The photo was quickly picked up by other users in the thread.

The box of pods proclaimed it uses 94 per cent less plastic with every refill, and each box contains the equivalent of two 26-ounce bottles of Windex window and glass cleaner.

It was also cheaper than the individual bottle of the same cleaner, which is priced at $4.99.

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A social media user posted a photo of a cleaning item that could potentially save money. Credit: u/africanalesbiana10 / Reddit

Concentrated cleaning products are just a representative of a new wave in home cleaning-- making the process quicker, easier, and much more sustainable. These products are based on the simple concept of reducing water content. They’re packed with solid cleaning agents with less water. This means that you can squeeze in more cleaning power into a much smaller package.

Using concentrated pods is as simple as dropping a pod into the water (following the directions provided) and waiting for it to dissolve. This leaves you with a full bottle of ready-to-use cleaning solution, minus the unnecessary plastic that would have been consumed with a fully packaged product.

Someone chimed in, saying they were surprised it took this long to put these products on the shelves of stores.

'They’ve had these in the industrial supplies part of the market forever,' they said. 'They’re handy, glad consumers can finally use them too!'

Another put the price to the test.

'Just checked, and Kroger and Amazon are more expensive for the same size,' they said, proving that the Target deal is indeed a winner.

But as with most good deals, some may suspect that it all just seems too good to be true. And if that’s the case, then one chimed it with a possible answer.

'Even better, don’t buy “window cleaner”. There’s nothing special about your windows that they require a specialised cleaner. That’s a marketing scam,' they said. 'Just use vinegar and water, and either a clean, lint-free cloth without fabric softener on it or newspaper.'

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Concentrating cleaning pods make cleaning easier, faster, cheaper, and more sustainable. Credit: Unsplash

This comment may have made you realise that you can have budget-friendly methods of cleaning your home.

In our previous article, an Aussie mum shared her discovery online that she cleans her home using one ‘holy grail’ cleaning product. You can read more about her story here.

Key Takeaways

• A social media user has discovered a planet-friendly and budget-friendly cleaning product at Target.
• The new product is a box of Windex Dissolve pods that use 94 per cent less plastic with each refill, contributing to significant plastic waste reduction.
• The pods, which provide two 26-ounce refills of Windex window and glass cleaner, cost less than their pre-mixed counterparts.
• While some users praised the introduction of consumer-friendly pods, others suggested further cost-saving and eco-friendly methods, such as using homemade vinegar and water solutions for window cleaning.

Do you have any budget-friendly cleaning methods that you do at home? Share them in the comments below!

Just use vinegar and water out of kettle no soap as vinegar breaks down the soap and makes it harder when you polish glass.

 

[Veggiepatch]

Just use vinegar and water out of kettle no soap as vinegar breaks down the soap and makes it harder when you polish glass.

The soap is broken down by the acetic acid in vinegar to form fats. It is the reverse of the reaction used to make soap - saponification.

 

[Singomate]

The soap is broken down by the acetic acid in vinegar to form fats. It is the reverse of the reaction used to make soap - saponification.

Correct

 

[saundy]

I use 50/50 mix of metho. and water on the inside of the windows, It is also a great Cleaner for your glasses phone and tablet screens I use it all the time.

On the outside I use GLITZ Outdoor Glass Cleaner which is really available form Bunnings, all you have to do is pull out a small piece of plastic at the top which allows air inside the plastic container so the Cleaner is used, hook it up to your garden hose and away you go you don't need to remove the flywire screens as it cleans them as well.

It's a very simple and easy way to clean outside glass I do every time they require a clean 1 pak easily does my entire outdoor glass.

 

[Veggiepatch]

I use 50/50 mix of metho. and water on the inside of the windows, on the outside I use GLITZ Outdoor Glass Cleaner which is really available form Bunnings, all you have to do is pull out a small piece of plastic at the top which allows air inside the plastic container so the Cleaner is used, hook it up to your garden hose and away you go you don't need to remove the flywire screens as it cleans them as well.
Also this mixture is great to clean your glasses as well as phone and tablet screens.

It's a very simple and easy way to clean outside glass I do every time they require a clean 1 pak easily does my entire outdoor glass.

I use Specsavers Lens Cleaning Fluid on my laptop screen.

When I can find it!

 

[Noraya]

All that is for glass/windows, but I ve been using myo cleaner for years and years! Liquid concentrate, that you had to dilute with water. Saving a lot of money as well as plastic bottles. Used to be sold at Coles and Woolies but not any more (for years now!) Might be available at certain IGAs

 

[Veggiepatch]

All that is for glass/windows, but I ve been using myo cleaner for years and years! Liquid concentrate, that you had to dilute with water. Saving a lot of money as well as plastic bottles. Used to be sold at Coles and Woolies but not any more (for years now!) Might be available at certain IGAs

I remember MYO concentrate. Used to come in a tiny plastic bottle a few inches high.

 

[Petra]

I use 50/50 mix of metho. and water on the inside of the windows, It is also a great Cleaner for your glasses phone and tablet screens I use it all the time.

On the outside I use GLITZ Outdoor Glass Cleaner which is really available form Bunnings, all you have to do is pull out a small piece of plastic at the top which allows air inside the plastic container so the Cleaner is used, hook it up to your garden hose and away you go you don't need to remove the flywire screens as it cleans them as well.

It's a very simple and easy way to clean outside glass I do every time they require a clean 1 pak easily does my entire outdoor glass.

What is metho.?

 

[saundy]

Metho is Methylated Spirits

 

[Noraya]

I remember MYO concentrate. Used to come in a tiny plastic bottle a few inches high.

Exactly! Lots of people liked it, so I dont understand why it s no longer available at Coles or Woolies...

 

[Shazza13]

It can be difficult to stay on top of all the changes happening in our shopping aisles these days. But you’ll be pleased to hear that Target has now added planet-friendly and budget-friendly cleaning products to their shelves!

But here’s the burning question: are you sure that these budget-friendly products are effective, or is it just a marketing scam?

That’s if you haven’t already heard of the recent breakthrough, a social media user posted a photo of a box of concentrated Windex Dissolve pods in the store’s cleaning aisle.

The photo was quickly picked up by other users in the thread.

The box of pods proclaimed it uses 94 per cent less plastic with every refill, and each box contains the equivalent of two 26-ounce bottles of Windex window and glass cleaner.

It was also cheaper than the individual bottle of the same cleaner, which is priced at $4.99.

View attachment 32871

A social media user posted a photo of a cleaning item that could potentially save money. Credit: u/africanalesbiana10 / Reddit

Concentrated cleaning products are just a representative of a new wave in home cleaning-- making the process quicker, easier, and much more sustainable. These products are based on the simple concept of reducing water content. They’re packed with solid cleaning agents with less water. This means that you can squeeze in more cleaning power into a much smaller package.

Using concentrated pods is as simple as dropping a pod into the water (following the directions provided) and waiting for it to dissolve. This leaves you with a full bottle of ready-to-use cleaning solution, minus the unnecessary plastic that would have been consumed with a fully packaged product.

Someone chimed in, saying they were surprised it took this long to put these products on the shelves of stores.

'They’ve had these in the industrial supplies part of the market forever,' they said. 'They’re handy, glad consumers can finally use them too!'

Another put the price to the test.

'Just checked, and Kroger and Amazon are more expensive for the same size,' they said, proving that the Target deal is indeed a winner.

But as with most good deals, some may suspect that it all just seems too good to be true. And if that’s the case, then one chimed it with a possible answer.

'Even better, don’t buy “window cleaner”. There’s nothing special about your windows that they require a specialised cleaner. That’s a marketing scam,' they said. 'Just use vinegar and water, and either a clean, lint-free cloth without fabric softener on it or newspaper.'

View attachment 32870

Concentrating cleaning pods make cleaning easier, faster, cheaper, and more sustainable. Credit: Unsplash

This comment may have made you realise that you can have budget-friendly methods of cleaning your home.

In our previous article, an Aussie mum shared her discovery online that she cleans her home using one ‘holy grail’ cleaning product. You can read more about her story here.

Key Takeaways

• A social media user has discovered a planet-friendly and budget-friendly cleaning product at Target.
• The new product is a box of Windex Dissolve pods that use 94 per cent less plastic with each refill, contributing to significant plastic waste reduction.
• The pods, which provide two 26-ounce refills of Windex window and glass cleaner, cost less than their pre-mixed counterparts.
• While some users praised the introduction of consumer-friendly pods, others suggested further cost-saving and eco-friendly methods, such as using homemade vinegar and water solutions for window cleaning.

Do you have any budget-friendly cleaning methods that you do at home? Share them in the comments below!

What is metho.?

Metholated Spirits

 

[Shazza13]

What is metho.?

Metho is short for MetholatednSpirits. BUT you are better off using White Vinegar instead of Metholated Spirits as Metholated Spirits is now quite EXPENSIVE TO BUY these days so I Substitute Metho For WHITE VINEGAR as it’s much cheaper.