Question 1

Does this kill bacteria and germs?

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Yes!  I discovered this product after watching the episode on shark tank where it took bacteria from chicken and cleaned it better than Lysol.

Question 2

everyone talks about how good this products cleans,but what about the smell. I need an absolute odor free product

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It doesn't have a perfume smell. It has a light smell that is closer to Method's fragrance-free hand soap. It just smells clean. I get asthma attacks and allergic reactions to fragrances and this doesn't trigger it. What little smell it has dissipated quickly. Give it a try by buying a single bottle to see if it works for you. Everyone's sensitivity is different. The light smell may be fine for some of us but not others.

Question 3

How does it do on concrete, hardwood and large cermaic tile floors? Also had a leak and have fine mildew spots on all surfaces from ceiling down..??

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This is more for sanitizing surfaces and cleaning up spills. While I have used it for bathroom cleaning and preventing mold/mildew, I wouldn't recommend it for your question. If you are looking for a natural type cleaner Better Life brand does make a tub and tile cleaner which I used moving into a rental that had mold/mildew in the bathroom. I also used Method brand all purpose wipes on the ceiling for the water drop spots where mold was happening. Our bathroom has a window but no vent so it gets very steamy and wet after a shower and we moved into a moldy space. It took a good bit of scrubbing but it all came out, no chemical burns on skin, no coughing from fumes and the smell wasn't bad. Upkeep is very easy too. I have asthma and so when people would use stuff like Lysol, Windex or other heavy cleaners around me I would have to sit outside. Here though I don't have a problem anymore. Better Life brand also makes a daily shower spray which we use every day after showering to prevent mold. All of the products between Better Life, Method, Mrs Meyers and a few other sustainable companies all make this house built in the 1920s sparkle. Mildew/mold GONE!

Question 4

According to ewg this cleaner contains methylisothiazolinone. is that right?

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3/01/ 2022 Unknown as the ingredient list is incredibly vague.
Current ingredient list from the product page is as follows:

"Purified water, coconut surfactant, vegetable-based surfactant, pure essential oils of clary sage and lemon, preservative"

There is a good chance the mysterious 'preservative' is indeed methylisothiazolinone if it was listed in the past, plus other products of theirs (like their floor cleaner) do contain it unfortunately. I was hoping maybe some of their products were worth buying but unfortunately it seems like they are all greenwashed. :(

ASIN	B001KYVNOW
Best Sellers Rank	#8,727 in Health & Household ( See Top 100 in Health & Household ) #122 in All-Purpose Household Cleaners #1,611 in Sales & Deals
Customer Reviews	4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars (20,176)
Date First Available	September 8, 2010
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer	No
Item model number	2409B
Manufacturer	Better Life
Product Dimensions	3.45 x 3.45 x 10 inches; 4 Pounds

Better Life All Purpose Cleaner - Plant Based Home and Kitchen Cleaning Spray for Glass, Countertops, Appliances, Upholstery & More - Multi-surface Spray Cleaner - 24oz Clary Sage & Citrus

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