What You Should Never Clean With Fabuloso (and What to Use Instead)
Fabuloso is a cleaning product that lives up to its name. It degreases and cleanses, leaving behind a pleasant, albeit strong, aroma. I use it for just about everything that a keen nose will recognize within seconds of entering my apartment, but there are some things it shouldn’t be used for, so think about it before buying in bulk.
Why Fabuloso is good for cleaning
First, the positives: Fabuloso can be used to clean sinks, toilets, bathtubs, and other ceramic and tile areas in your home, such as floors. Sealed wood will also work, so feel free to use it on floors and furniture. If you mop with it, you’ll need to dilute it, so mix a fourth cup with a gallon of water. For bathrooms and other surfaces, apply it directly to the sponge. Its real skill lies in its ability to degrease, so anything sticky, sticky or dirty can be tackled with ease.
Use it to clean walls or greasy kitchen fixtures by adding one-eighth of a cup to a spray bottle filled with water, pour a little splash into the toilet before hitting it with the brush, and don’t forget the door handles, which could use a little touch-up with a sponge.
When not to use Fabuloso
However, while this thing can do a lot, it can’t do everything . First of all, don’t use it on anything porous. This means no unsealed wood and granite or marble countertops, especially those with loose or missing sealant. Cleaning granite and other porous surfaces is much more difficult than simply spraying on an all-purpose cleaner, as chemicals can penetrate and cause long-term damage. A little soap and water on a soft cloth is all you need to use for standard granite cleaning. Stone tiles, marble and unfinished wood are the same: they are porous and require special cleaning.
Try instead: Fabuloso microfiber cloths (five packs of eight for $24.95), but only with soap and water.
Do not use Fabuloso on any fabrics. Despite what you may see on TikTok , it is not intended to be used in the washing machine. The same goes for leather sofas and chairs, since the fabric breaks the non-porous rule. It can easily stain, liquid can seep into the upholstery and cause an unpleasant odor, and it’s too abrasive for leather.
Instead, try: Gain + Febreze Aroma Boost Laundry Detergent ($10.33 for a two-pack) and Weiman Cleaning and Leather Conditioner Wipes ($3.49 for 30).
The brand also makes it clear that this product should never be heated . Not only does this mean you should avoid using it in ovens, deep fryers, toasters, and other appliances that can get hot, but it also means you should completely ignore all the viral videos that suggest cooking it on the stovetop to keep your home well. it smelled. , just like you shouldn’t pay attention to the wicks of boiling air fresheners .
Try instead: Powerful Easy-Off Oven Cleaner ($3.70) and Aroma Oils with Air Wick Plug-in ($16.99 for two warmers and six refills).
And finally, I’ve said it before, but I’ll say it again: Fabuloso doesn’t go down your toilet . This hack is very popular on TikTok , where (possibly well-intentioned, but definitely misguided) people tell you to cut a hole in a bottle and stick it in the back of the toilet, supposedly so you’ll clean it every time you flush. Not only does this reduce the flushing power of your toilet, taking up valuable tank space, but the cleaning solution can over time damage the parts that keep your toilet running. Purple eau de toilette and the ubiquitous scent of Fabuloso in the bathroom are not worth ruining your toilet.
Try instead: Lysol Click Automatic Toilet Cleaner ($4.47 for a six-pack of gel stamps).
Yes, and don’t mix Fabuloso with anything else. Popular belief and viral videos may suggest that mixing it with another cleaning product will double its effectiveness, but the outside of the bottle clearly states that you shouldn’t do this, as does the company’s FAQ page .