Dr. Bronner's Siberian Fir & Spruce Sal Suds Biodegradable Cleaner - 16 fl oz

A: Hi, thank you for reaching out to Dr. Bronner's! The spruce and fir needle essential oils that give Sal Suds its distinctive piney scent can be similar to that of Pine-Sol, but they have very different scent personalities. Sal Suds uses pure essential oils from Siberian fir and spruce trees. Because of that, the scent smells very natural and refreshing, but not overpowering. Pine-Sol, on the other hand, is known for its classic, bold “pine cleaner” smell. Compared to Sal Suds, it tends to be stronger and more noticeable. Should you have any further questions, please don't hesitate to reach back out to us!

A: Hi, thank you for reaching out to Dr. Bronner's! While our Sal Suds Biodegradable Cleaner can work very well to clean wood and wood furniture, it is important to know what type of finish, if any, the wood has. Rest assured that if the finish manufacturer calls for a mild cleaner, both of these all-purpose sprays fit the bill. I encourage you to read through Lisa Bronner's blog post Wood: Making It Shine (https://www.lisabronner.com/wood-making-it-shine/), where she does a deep dive into the various types of wood finish your item may have and how to clean them. We typically recommend Sal Suds over our Pure-Castile Soap for cleaning flooring as it is cleaner rinsing, especially in hard water conditions. However, both products will clean most flooring exceptionally well! If you are using a traditional mop and bucket method, we recommend using ½ Tbsp. (7.5 mL) of Sal Suds in 3 gallons (12 L) of hot water. For our Sal Suds, you can also add 20 drops of tea tree oil for an added antibacterial boost, but this is entirely optional. Dunk your mop (microfiber, preferably) and wring thoroughly. On wood and laminate, we recommend avoiding excess water and mopping up wet areas. You may also choose to make an all-purpose spray cleaner by combining 1/8 tsp. (.6 mL) of Sal Suds with 1 quart (1 L) of water in a squirt bottle. Dampen your mop with clean water. Squirt or spray the floor and mop over with the mop. Again, avoid excess water and mop up wet areas. Please note that regardless of the soap or method you choose to use, there is no need for you to go over it with clean water after your initial cleaning. However, if you see bubbles, go over the floor again with clean water. For more information on first-hand use of our products, check out Lisa Bronner's blog post Mopping with Dr. Bronner’s Castile Soap or Sal Suds (https://www.lisabronner.com/mopping-floors-with-sal-suds/) Should you have any questions or concerns, please don't hesitate to reach out!

A: Hi, thank you for reaching out to Dr. Bronner's! Our Sal Suds Biodegradable Cleaner is a mild detergent (not a soap) and is our hard surface all-purpose cleaner made of plant-based surfactants with natural spruce and fir needle oils. Due to Sal Suds being a detergent and not a soap, we don’t recommend using it for the body. It is best to use it specifically as an all-purpose household cleaner. While high concentrations of some essential oils can be toxic to some animals (some animals like birds and cats are more sensitive than others), products containing essential oil concentrations of less than 1–2% are generally considered nontoxic if used according to label directions. Rest assured that the essential oils in our Sal Suds Biodegradable Cleaner falls within this range. When used according to our recommendations, these products will be diluted even further and should pose no threat to your animal. Although many customers use Sal Suds around their animals with great success, we understand that health is very important, so we always recommend that you consult with your local veterinarian should you have any concerns. Nonetheless, if you have animals that are known to be sensitive to essential oils or are uncomfortable using a product with essential oils on your pet, we encourage you to consider our Baby Unscented Castile Soap variety as it is our Pure-Castile Soap formula but contains zero essential oils. We also invite you to check out our blog post, Pet Care with Dr. Bronner's (https://www.drbronner.com/pages/pet-shampoo-dog-cat?_pos=1&_sid=c9ad40422&_ss=r), for further information about pet care with our soaps. Should you have any further questions, please don't hesitate to reach out to us directly!

A: Hi, Thank you for reaching out to us at Dr. Bronner's! Typically, the concern with flooring is choosing a cleaner that is not acidic, which could wear vinyl over time. Both our Pure-Castile Liquid Soap and Sal Suds Biodegradable Cleaner are alkaline and mild enough for even luxury vinyl flooring. We typically recommend Sal Suds over the Pure-Castile Soap for vinyl as it is more clean rinsing, especially in hard water conditions. But both products would clean vinyl flooring equally well! Should you have any further questions or concerns, please don’t hesitate to let us know! All the best,

A: Hi, thank you for contacting Dr. Bronner's! Our Sal Suds Biodegradable Cleaner is a mild detergent (not a soap) and is our hard surface all-purpose cleaner made of plant-based surfactants with natural spruce and fir needle oils. Due to Sal Suds being a detergent and not a soap, we don’t recommend using it for the body. It is best to use it specifically as an all-purpose household cleaner. For information on the difference between our Pure-Castile Liquid Soap and Sal Suds, check out Lisa Bronner’s blog post Sal Suds or Castile Soap – Which to Use? (https://www.lisabronner.com/sal-suds-or-castile-soap-which-one-should-you-use/). Lisa also has incredibly handy posts on how to use our products. We suggest looking into her Sal Suds Dilution Cheat Sheet (https://www.lisabronner.com/sal-suds-dilution-cheat-sheet/). For cleaning the body, we recommend that you try our Pure-Castile Bar, Pure-Castile Liquid, or Organic Sugar Soaps as they are specifically formulated to be used on your skin and hair. You can read more about their body care uses here. Should you have any further questions, please don't hesitate to let us know!

A: Thank you for reaching out to Dr. Bronner's! Our Sal Suds Biodegradable Cleaner is an excellent all-purpose cleaner that can be used on just about any hard surface. To do so, just combine 1 Tbsp. (15 mL) Sal Suds with 1 qt. (1 L) water or in a spray bottle. We suggest adding the water first then the detergent to avoid a bubble party. Then all you need to do is spray down your surfaces and wipe them down with a damp cloth. For a full breakdown of how to make an all-purpose spray, check out Lisa Bronner's blog post, GIY All-Purpose Cleaning Spray (https://www.lisabronner.com/giy-all-purpose-cleaning-spray/), or her handy usage cheat sheets (https://www.lisabronner.com/category/drbronner-products/cheat-sheets/). Should you have any further questions, please don't hesitate to let us know!

A: On the very last picture it says it can be used on laminated flooring at the bottom. Sorry for a late response!