White stone has become one of the ecological cleaning products preferred by users. The reason? It is safe and multi-purpose. Find out what it’s for.
White stone has become a trending product for cleaning the home. Several benefits are attributed to it, such as removing dirt from any surface. In fact, there are those who are using it to clean bathrooms, pans, the inside of the oven and other difficult areas.
The best of all? It does not affect the health of the skin or the environment. This is because its ingredients are natural. They basically contain white clay, bicarbonate and glycerin. Below we detail more about its uses and properties.
What is the white stone and what is it for?
The white stone is a cleaning product that It is obtained from 100% organic ingredients. It has no odor, it has abrasive properties, which makes it possible to clean a wide variety of surfaces in the home. In fact, it is used to remove dirt, degrease and polish without making much effort.
It is itself made up of white clay, baking soda, water, vegetable glycerin, and sometimes soap. A light application is enough to obtain noticeable results during housework. Hence, it is a trending product.
Despite its name, it has the consistency of a paste, which is applied to the surface to be cleaned. Often, it is rubbed with the help of a sponge.
Added to all this, it is an ecological solution to replace aggressive chemicals during cleaning tasks. The newspaper El País describes it as a “multipurpose cleaner”, since it can be used in bathrooms, living rooms, terraces, swimming pools, garages, among other spaces.
Where to clean with white stone?
To go into detail, the surfaces that can be cleaned with white stone are the following:
- Toilet bowl or toilet, as well as the bathtub.
- Kitchen, bathroom or swimming pool tiles.
- Rust and mold in faucet parts.
- Window panes.
- Plastic garden furniture.
- Appliances, such as microwave and toaster.
- Lime accumulated in washing machine and dishwasher.
- Grease in the oven and kitchen hood.
- Joints on the walls.
- Enamelled surfaces.
- Resin, PVC or acrylic.
- Bottom of pans and pots.
- Metals (including silver and stainless steel).
- Gum of sports shoes.
- Degreaser in vehicle parts.
How is white stone used?
The white stone is used in a very simple way; all you need is a two-layer sponge or, failing that, a scouring pad, and a little water. If you want, you can make a natural loofah sponge (luffa cylindrica).
Follow these steps:
- Moisten the sponge or cleaning cloth.
- Rub with the white stone, until you get foam.
- Then, apply the product on the surface to be cleaned.
- Remove excess with a little water or a damp cloth, which is clean.
- In the case of joints, for example in tiles, an old toothbrush can be used.
- Repeat if necessary, although it usually works on the first pass; it all depends on the surface or object, and how adherent the dirt is.
- To give shine and to make the cleaning work even more noticeable, at the end it can be rubbed with a microfiber cloth.
Although the white stone is effective by itself, it is also possible to complement the process with a grease remover, a polish or a touch of bleach to disinfect.
Advantages for home cleaning
Using white stone during home cleaning tasks has some advantages. First of all, it makes it easy to remove dust and grease, even on surfaces where they adhere strongly. Just a sponge and water is enough to complete the process.
On the other hand, its combination of ingredients is not toxic, so skin and respiratory tract are not at risk, as is the case with conventional cleaning agents. This is an advantage in terms of caring for the environment.
Among other things, it is non-corrosive, allows stain removal without causing scratches on the surface, and helps polish dull metals to restore their shine. In fact, there are those who claim that it has antimicrobial qualities that form a protective layer to prevent the proliferation of bacteria on surfaces.
Disadvantages
On the other hand, among the disadvantages of the product the following can be pointed out:
- Does not remove burn stains on pots or pans.
- It is less effective on porous surfaces, such as non-washable walls, wood or leather.
- Due to its consistency, traces of the product may remain on the surface.
- It is not recommended for delicate pieces.
- Its cost is higher than a conventional detergent.
White stone, an ally for domestic cleaning
Sometimes, cleaning time at home can be a real nightmare, especially when there is too much accumulated dirt. However, products such as white stone can be a solution.
And even though all its properties remain to be demonstrated, there are many statements from satisfied users. The most interesting thing is that it is a versatile, multi-purpose product, safe to use and relatively easy to acquire on the market. Do you dare to try it?
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