Cleaning the house isn’t at the top of most people’s “brings me joy” list. It’s a chore we all manage, sometimes better than others, so anything that makes the job easier is a welcome addition. And major bonus points for products that don’t leave a mark on the environment while aiding in the cleaning process. Lift, a truly all-purpose cleaner, achieves this goal.
Lift is a newly released product by V-Wholesalers. It’s a delightfully simple idea: make a condensed cleaner that serves multiple purposes or, in this case, surfaces. It works by giving the user the power to mix different strengths depending on the task at hand. Since it’s just a combination of the Lift concentrate and water, that means less waste when performing basic household tasks and more efficient use of the product when tackling grimier jobs.
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Additionally, the condensed cleaner means less plastic (smaller jugs) and less water in the bottle. What does come in the bottle is a plant-based cleaner with a clean ingredient list. I don’t want to give anything away here, but what the heck — the list is water, salts and plant-derived surfactants. Some products also contain naturally-derived fragrances. The blend is non-toxic for all applications.
Lift is formulated to remove dirt, grime, grease and stains without harsh chemicals that can damage eyes, skin and the respiratory system. The company provides a mixing chart to refer to when addressing different cleaning needs. For example, standard maintenance cleaning of counters requires a mixture of one part Lift and 20 parts water. For tougher stains on some surfaces, a mixture of two parts water is used. The product can also be used straight for maximum stain removal on surfaces like grout or carpet.
When it says multipurpose, Lift means it. This product can replace many cleaners in your arsenal, with directions for wiping down or scrubbing painted walls, leather, countertops, glass and even fabric. It can also be used for vehicle cleaning on wheels, the interior, exterior and even for greasy engine parts.
As an all-natural product, it’s completely biodegradable yet effective enough to manage a variety of surfaces ranging from fabric to stainless steel. Lift is available in 32 ounces spray bottles, one-gallon jugs and five-gallon buckets, and is available on Amazon or V Wholesalers.
Lift review
The company offered to send a sample for review and the package arrived a few days later. I received a sample bottle as well as a full-size 32-ounces spray bottle. Each bottle came with a separate nozzle sprayer for storage options. In addition, Lift included a cloth and a small scrub brush.
In reviewing the directions, the company recommends most surfaces are wiped with a cloth. Some tougher jobs necessitate a soft or medium brush. I’ve used both the cloth on countertops and the brush on carpets and found both to be solid recommendations.
Fortunately, with seven pets and three kids, I have ample surfaces that need cleaning, so it was easy to explore different options. While I haven’t worked through all the mixing ratios, a combination of one-part Lift and two parts water has come in handy for everything I’ve cleaned so far. It’s easy to see that I could get by with significantly more water for general after-dinner countertop cleanup, for example.
In fact, the minimum recommended mixture is one part Lift and five parts water. My 1:2 ratio, while overkill, has been delightful for counters, cabinets, appliances and vinyl flooring. I mixed it in order to deal with some carpet spots (worked great with the little brush), and just hadn’t gotten around to mixing a lighter formula.
The spray bottles are basic plastic, refillable options made from #2 HDPE. I’d love to see a more environmental alternative here, but that goes for nearly every multipurpose cleaner. Meanwhile, the delivery was sent in a recyclable cardboard box without any excess packaging waste.
I didn’t have an extra squirt bottle around, and since the Lift bottle doubles as storage for the concentrate, I poured the green cleaner (seriously, it looks like an earthy spinach and kale drink) into a recycled glass bottle, clearly labeled it, and put it with my cleaners. That freed up the squirt bottle for use.
I’m excited to try Lift out on some other household cleaning chores, like the exterior windows, just as soon as the motivation kicks in to tackle that project.
Images via Lift
Editor’s Note: This product review is not sponsored by Lift. All opinions on the products and company are the author’s own.
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