Affluent Living ::: Homeowners Choice

Best Bets for the Care and Cleaning of Your Home. The editors of Affluent Living Publications have researched new and established household products and present this easy guide to the best ones as determined by consumer groups, industry professionals and customer surveys.

Drain Cleaner CLR Power Plumber Plumber will unclog most drains in seconds. Simply push the aerosol onto the drain to release pressurized gas that clears the stoppage. CLR Power Plumber is safe to have around your family because it is non-toxic. It contains no harsh chemicals, acids or lye. It is non-polluting and will not contaminate ground water. Even the can is recyclable! www.jelmar.com “This is a wonderful alternative to the drain cleaners out there and to making an expensive service call. I have already started to recommend CLR's Power Plumber to all of my friends and family. This plumber approves!" Rosalind Aguilar, San Jose, C	Glue If you’ve been frustrated that not all glues work on all surfaces, try Loctite Sumo® Glue. It’s a multi-purpose glue that even works on plastic. The adhesive is waterproof, UV resistant, paintable, and can even be applied on wet or dry surfaces. www.loctiteproducts.com “Just completed my 11 x 18 kitchen ceiling using the unpainted 209 panel. The product is spectacular! Was a cinch to install using the Loctite glue.” John M.	Wood Stain For refinishing decks or outside wood furniture, you can’t do better than Olympic’s Premium Acrylic Stain. 100% acrylic latex formula provides waterguard water- proofing protection, sunblock U.V. protection against sun damage and there’s a 12 year warranty against cracking, peeling and blistering www.olympic.com “My deck suffers with a lot of snow in the winter and a lot of run-off in the other seasons. Even with all of the wear on the deck, this product continues to work well enough that resealing the deck does not need to be the first project of the spring. Wiswort.epinions

Cleaner To handle most interior cleaning challenges, including red wine stains, ALP suggests Didi Seven ®Ultra. With many uses throughout the home, garage and patio, the new advance formula is designed to instantly remove the toughest stains, and tackle your everyday cleaning needs. www.interwood.com “This is one product that is not too good to be true it really works”Catawall Doyoo	Dishwashing Liquid Ecover's® Dishwashing Liquid contains a gentle herbal formula that cleans and degreases dishes using the powers of nature. It cleans effectively without producing excessive bubbles. One squeeze is enough for a sink full of normally dirty dishes. www.ecover.com “This is by far the best green – dish soap I’ve ever used. It cleans great and really lathers up with bubbles well. It also leaves no residue on your dishes and is kind to your hands.” Fredon, LeafyGreen	Rust Remover Evapo-Rust® is a safe, effective and fast-acting rust remover. It is non-corrosive to steel and does not harm brass, copper, aluminum. It has an indefinite shelf life and can be used over and over until it absolutely stops working. The biodegradable solution can be safely disposed into sewers and drains. www.evaporust.com “This is the easiest and best way I've found to remove rust from small to medium size tools.” Alan Miller

Cleanser Soft Scrub® Lemon Cleanser, boasts a micro-abrasive cleaning formula that is safe to use everywhere. This is a versatile cleaner. From pots and pans to porcelain tubs to vinyl siding, it safely cleans virtually every surface in your home. Especially useful on surfaces where you want to avoid scratches. www.softscrub.com “When it comes to keeping my kitchen appliances looking like new, the only thing I’ll ever use is Anti-Bacterial Soft Scrub with Bleach. It’s THAT great! Donnie 13	Tile Cleaner Tub'nTile Cleaner, is a best bet for ALP readers. It's eco-friendly, hard working and bio-degradable. Plus it's very affordable. Its user-friendly formula powers off tough hard water deposits, surface rust, heavy soap scum, dirt and grime! No overpowering fumes, abrasives or bleach. Has a clean citrus fragrance. www.spraynine.com “Tub'N'Tile Cleaner. It's the best. It's eco-friendly, hard working and bio-degradable. Plus it's very affordable.” Dzalumni	Stainless Steel Cleaner For cleaning stainless steel, Stainless Steel Magic cleans up most stains and removes fingerprints easily. Leaves no streaks and eliminates water-spotting. Removes grease and stains from sinks, oven tops, range hoods and appliances while gently polishing to a gleaming finish. Great for chrome, too! www.magicamerican.com “I do recommend them to anyone who has any Stainless Steel surfaces, because these wipes are gentle enough to use on Stainless Steel surfaces, but yet still strong enough to get and keep Stainless Steel Surfaces looking great and clean.”Naomi7835

Mold Remover Moldzyme® Mold Remover is a safe and effective solution for mold and mildew. Plant-derived enzymes do more than clean. Moldzyme penetrates to remove mold at the source, eliminating stains and odors. You’re left with a safe environment and a new level of clean. www.ecodiscoveries.com “It is great on mold removal and will save you a ton of money by doing the do-it-yourself route. I've used it on my bathtub, on my concrete driveways, and in the basement. It can be used pretty much anywhere in the house!”HealthyCleaning	Wood Sealer Specially formulated for wood, Thompson's® WaterSeal® Advanced Natural Wood Protector provides one-coat maximum strength protection with a coating that resists mildew and UV damage, allowing your wood to maintain its natural color. www.thompsonswaterseal.com “Thompson's Water Seal is a must for any deck for the simple reason that water and wood are not good friend's. The Water Seal prevents this from happening.”HWZ1	Floor Wax Shine and protect your floor with Future®—the premium floor finish helps restore your floor. provides a beautifully transparent and long-lasting shine that stands up to the wear and tear of heavy traffic without yellowing! It helps restore the shine of older floors and prevents dirt from getting trapped in grooves and indentations. www.floorcareproducts.com “Some friends recommend that I use this product and I'm very satisfied, I'll recommend to anyone who wants to put it on their floor…brilliant" :)!Piraccini Luca

Glass Cleaner Vista Cleer® delivers a foaming formula that clings to vertical surfaces without dripping or running. It quickly dissolves dirt, grease and grime. Leaves no streaks or residue to collect dust or dirt. Available on-line. store.koamcorp.com	Stone Cleaner StoneTech Professional, All-Purpose Stone and Tile Cleaner is a streak-free all purpose cleaner with a clean, fresh scent. Safe for all natural stone such as granite, marble, limestone, travertine, porcelain and ceramic tile, and grout, also use wipe away everyday soils and spills. Safe for all types of natural stone, tile and grout, and a streak-free application, with no rinsing gallon of cleaner provides coverage for up to 30,000 square feet. www.stonetechnologiesinc.com “If you are looking for a really good cleaner that is cost effective and makes your granite look terrific, Stone Tech is your best bet.”Amy Singer	Carpet Stain Remover Unbelievable® is a general spotter for carpet, upholstery, fabrics and clothing. New advanced formula eliminates tough, stubborn stains on contact. Enzyme active to permanently eliminated odors, not just cover them up. Available on-line. store.koamcorp.com

Degreaser Pro Series Simple Green MAX contains no ammonia or alcohol, is non-toxic and readily biodegradable, to ensure care is taken with our environment, as well as with our recreational vehicles and automotive equipment. Great for cleaning grease off of tools, work benches, grills, trailers, RVs, motorcycles, and more. www.simplegreen.com “All I can say is… wow!... It works great for bugs and I also used it on the aluminum wheels and the engine bay of an older car. All had amazing results.”J. Parker	Paint Remover Peel Away Smart Strip is a revolutionary paint remover that is safe for the user, the substrate and the environment. 100% biodegradable, it’s extremely effective for virtually all interior/exterior surfaces - wood, brick, metal, concrete, stone, and plaster. www.paintremoval.com “Peel Away is super easy to use and should suit your purposes..”Stefnet	Silver Polish Wright's Anti-tarnish silver polish provides long term protection from tarnish. Use on sterling silver and silver plate, whether it’s on display or in storage, Exclusive formula keeps silver brighter longer, with an invisible wax-like surface that actually slows the tarnish formation. www.jawright.com “I have used it for about 1 year now and totally love it. Does not scratch the surface and leaves my silver looking as good as new.”S. Solipuram