First of all, who wouldn’t want to be categorized as “all-purpose” – you would be all things to all people. Well, since I’m a Mom – I think I’m “all-purpose”.

Watkins has an All Purpose cleaner – part of their Living Naturally line, it’s made with: Purified Water; Coconut-based surfactant; Natural Lavendar; and Rosemary Oil.  That’s it! Not tested on animals, no harsh chemicals – and it smells so good. I’ve been known to clean a lot more frequently now that I have this. It’s true…

In comparison, I pulled up a data sheet on Formula 409 (what I used to use) and here is the second ingredient: ETHYLENE OXIDE (SUSPECTED 2A HUMAN CARCINOGEN BY IARC; CONFIRMED ANIMAL CARINOGEN BY IARC & NTP) — What?!? Human Carcinogen? Animal Carcinogen? What would our dog Achilles think of this? Now I don’t know who IARC is, but if they suspect it’s bad – it probably is. The data sheet also explains that safety goggles and proper ventilation should be maintained during use. Now, I’ve been known to do a few weird things – but if my family came home and I had goggles on while cleaning, they might commit me…

Watkins All Purpose Cleaner comes in different scents: Aloe & Green Tea; Lemon; Orange Citrus; and Lavender! It’s very reasonably priced – and it also comes in a concentrate for easy refill!

I’m beginning to think that All Purpose should mean that you can use it for anything and never be worried about the health and safety of your family and your pets. Oh – and that it should smell good too! Well, I have to go clean – I want to use up the lavender so I can get the Aloe & Green Tea!!!

Happy Memorial Day!