Would you be skeptical if I told you that there’s a cleaning system that can rid your kitchen of bacterial ickies using only special microfiber materials and water? I would. In fact, that’s the exact reaction I had when Zabada offered to send me a set of their kitchen cleaning kit to try. After years of thinking that chemicals were the only things that could effectively sanitize something, this just didn’t seem right. Well, only one way to find out if it really works…
I have to say that it was a challenge to use the Zabada products, but only because of my husband. Every time the kitchen counter got dirty enough for me to do a proper test, he would go ahead and clean it up before I could get to it. Now, that’s not usually something I’d complain about and it was quite weird to say, “Frans, did you clean the kitchen? Why did you do that?” and then forbid him from cleaning up for a couple of days. So you’ll have to excuse the fact that I didn’t have quite enough mess to truly demonstrate this with.
How to Clean: Microfiber Zabada Products Use Only Water
It’s recommended that you wash the Zabada items before use. We just threw all the items into the included laundry bag for a light wash and air dry. Then it was time to get down to (cleaning) business. To use Zabada, you need to follow these three steps:
- Wet the Kitchen Glove and wring it out.
- Wipe the dirt away. Use the dark side for caked on stuff and light scrubbing action and the fluffy light side for any grease.
- Dry the area with the Kitchen Marvel.
Any spots or spills quickly came up but I expected that since I was using water. While working on step two and wiping down the counters, it did feel like I was just pushing everything around though. However, the “wow” factor came after I followed step three. When I dried the area I noticed that the stove and counter was squeaky clean with a nice shine. When running my finger over the stove top (where we get most grease buildup) there wasn’t even a trace of grease left and no streaks could be found.
Since I don’t own a high-tech bacteria detector, I’m not able to tell you how much percent cleaner it was or if all the germs were gone. I can tell you that I was surprised just how clean my kitchen looked using this. It was also comforting to know that I only used water versus an array of chemical-filled cleaning products to wipe things up.
Science Behind Zabada Fibers
So where did all the “yuck” go? In the the towels. Supposedly, everything is picked up and trapped in the microfibers and are only released when you wash it out. It is recommended that you launder everything after two uses and the products are designed to last 2-3 years. I think it’s a great idea and really look forward to trying out the other products for the bathroom, living area, and floors.
Only one problem – the price. While I realize there may be a patent on these items, the cost for each system and individual items is incredibly steep. Yes, I know how expensive it can be to buy cleaning products but $200 for a few microfiber towels is not really an attractive investment for many families. Just one cleaning glove is $40 while a window cleaner will start at $90. The entire cleaning system is marked as $849 but you can order it for the “special price” of $599. That’s almost twice what we paid for our Dyson vacuum…
While I’m anxious to see how Zabada products hold up to daily use over time and to see how it handles various messes, I find it hard to encourage others to run out and pick up a set. I would love to get the other sets but simply can’t afford it. If the company would cut the costs in half, that would be much reasonable and, though their overhead will take a bit longer to cover, it will create more (and loyal) customers in the long run.
Here’s your chance to try Zabada out for yourself! Enter below to win a Kitchen Kit (like the one I received) which includes a Kitchen glove, marvel, laundry bag, bamboo towel, and lens cloth.
52 comments
Looks like a great way to clean. A great alternative way to clean I should say. Saves money for sure on cleaning products.
Hi Vanessa,
You are exactly right! Using Zabada micro fiber technology will last you up to 3 years without having to purchase cleaning chemical products and paper towels!
You can build your collection slowly by utilizing the Yay Rewards Program too!
http://www.zabadaclean.com
Keepin It Clean,
Team Zabada
Microfiber rocks, I’ve been using it for so many things lately.
This looks like a really great product. I could think of many uses for it.
Hi Crystal,
Zabada is not only useful in the kitchen, we also have a bathroom range, floor and living care!
Check it out at zabadaclean.com
Keepin It Clean,
Team Zabada
We always sweep our carpet before vacuuming…it seems like it helps the vacuum do a better job!
Everything has a place and everything in its place
I clean my windows with vinegar and newspapers!
To clean my kitchen sink, I put in about 1 inch of hot water and add some bleach. Then I let it sit for about 10 minutes and wipe it all down. It leaves it sparkling every time.
We squeegie our shower/tub walls, floors and doors everyday after showering – it only takes about 5 minutes but prevents soap scum build up making a deeper cleaning a breeze since there isn’t much there to scrub off later!
I love to clean with ACV, but this sounds amazing!
My best tip is clean up messes right away, and clean bathrooms every day!
I’ve never heard of Zabada before. This sounds like a great product for cleaning with no chemicals.
This is my first time seeing this, but, would LOVE to win to have!!
microwave vinegar and water for 5 minutes then remove from microwave and wipe down the inside , it makes the cleaning so much easier
Here’s my tip: Clean a spill or kitchen mess when it is new – waiting only makes it worse.
Baking soda and water on a stove top – leave for a few hours and the nasties come right off.
Start cleaning once you see something dirty, so you won’t have to clean a big mess at one time. That’s really tiring.
All the clean without the chemicals? Yes please! I would love to give these microfiber products a try.
I use a water vinegar solution to clean instead of buying cleaner
I would like to have these. I try to always keep things cleaned up and wiped down instead of waiting because it is so much easier to clean as you do it.
Rinse food off plates immediately, so it will be easier to wash them later.
We try to clean at least a little bit every week. It helps prevent having a ton to clean if we do it that way.
When out of Windex or whatever window cleaner you have, use equal parts of water and vinegar to clean your windows.
My favorite kitchen hint is to clean as I work.
My tip is to clean up daily and put things away where they belong when you are done.
make a list and stick to it. i wish i had better advice. or hire someone!
Use the vacuum hose and attachments for a quick clean up of dust on curtains and ceiling fans.
One helpful household cleaning tip or trick is to clean baseboards with a dampened used dryer sheet. It grabs the dust well.
Do about 10-15 minutes of cleaning everyday so that it doesn’t all pile up.
Hire a maid? My best tip is to try and not lay things down but put them away where they belong. It sure makes for a lot less mess and picking up later.
One cleaning tip I have is to use vinegar instead of toxic cleaners for many or your cleaning jobs. It does a great job, is cheap and not toxic!
I really shouldn’t be giving tips, I’m not really good at cleaning. I try to keep up with it since if you don’t it’s even harder. So I guess that’s my tip. 🙂
I use baking soda to take out the tea stains in my white coffee mugs. Works great!
I break up my household chores so I am not overwhelmed.
My cleaning tip is to use vinegar and water, it is all natural and I know the system you reviewed uses only water it is very expensive.
The kitchen always seems to generate the biggest mess for me. The best advice i have is to keep the kitchen sink CLEAN. Unload and reload the dishwasher every day. If you have to leave dishes in the sink, RINSE, rinse, rinse and don’t leave standing water in the sink.
I LIKE TO USE BAKING SODA TO CLEAN WITH
I clean 15 mins in the morning and 15 mins in the evening when everyone else is in bed so much easier
I always start by working my way from top to bottom
I use dental floss to get any gunk that forms in between the water faucet spigots.
Always clean up after yourself while you are cooking.
My household cleaning tip is to snip off a slice of a Magic Eraser and drop it in the toilet. Let it float overnight and it’ll remove any toilet ring. No scrubbing!
Did you know that you can use dryer sheets (I use them after they have already went through a load) to clean the gunk off your bathtub? It really works! Also, a helpful tip I have found is to use baking soda to scrub off soap scum in the tub and shower.
Use a dryer sheet to clean hard crusty pans Thank you
I like to get the kids involved. It cuts down time and teach the kids how to clean.
I clean with a vinegar that I soak orange peels in….smells WAY better than plain vinegar and works on EVERYTHING!
I use vinagar cleaning recipes to clean with whenever possible to save on pulluting my lungs:)
I use newspaper to clean glass and windows.
Thanks for the giveaway…We save orange, lemon or lime peels…freeze them…then put some in your garbage disposal & run it, with water running, to clean & get rid of odors.
Make your own cleaning products with essential oils.
Thanks for the contest.
I use vinegar in the wash when I wash my workout clothes to remove any stinky scents remaining.
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