You can use Pine-Sol® cleaners on hard, nonporous surfaces, including floors, sinks, counters, stoves, bathtubs, shower stalls, tile and more!

Pine-Sol is a registered trade name of the Clorox Company for a line of household cleaning products, used to clean grease and heavy soil stains. Pine-Sol was based on pine oil when it was created in 1929 and during its rise to national popularity in the 1950s. [3] By 2016, Pine-Sol products sold in stores no longer contained pine oil, which was done to reduce costs, but as of 2022 the ingredient has since been reintroduced. [ dead link] [4] History [ edit ] I have always loved the smell of Pine-Sol® and it works better than any other product! It's easy to store and I can't live without it!"

I use the Lavender Clean scent in my home because it smells amazing, and lavender is known to have a calming effect." Ramirez, Anthony (June 21, 1990). "Clorox Buying Brands Of Cyanamid Division". The New York Times . Retrieved August 26, 2016.

She notes that a lot of people might not be aware that Pine-Sol bottles actually say that it's safe to use on clothes on the label. I’m a nurse and I’ve been using Pine-Sol to wash my uniforms and my regular laundry for over 30 years," someone else added. Pine-Sol ® Cleaners are concentrated formulas that you can dilute for most jobs. For general cleaning, a 24 oz. bottle gives you 12 gallons of cleaning power! Add water to the formula yourself and save. The Pine-Sol brand was acquired by Clorox from American Cyanamid's Shulton Group in 1990. [11] [5] The 2005 version of the original 8% to 10% pine oil based cleaner was acidic ( pH 3–4) [12] and could be used to remove bacteria from household surfaces. However, some of the products now contain bases (pH 10–11). [13]General Cleaning and Deodorizing: Use ¼ cup per gallon of water. No rinsing required except on rubber or asphalt tile. For tough jobs, use full strength and rinse immediately. For no-wax floors, only use diluted and rinse.† Northrup, Laura (January 2, 2014). "Why Does Pine-Sol No Longer Smell Like Pine?" . Retrieved August 26, 2016. Poster Nike Sacai - LD WAFFLE - Pine Green del Sol - illustration - digital - A3 - A4 - postcard - interior decoration

Dement, Polly (2014). Mississippi Entrepreneurs. Univ. Press of Mississippi. ISBN 978-1-62674-123-2. The bacteria was found in recalled products that were manufactured between January 2021 and September 2022, the CPSC said. Pine-Sol is often used as a general cleaner in the bathroom, especially for surface cleaning on a toilet. a b c d e Boyle, Hal (September 12, 1954). "There's Gold in those Pine Stumps". Sarasota Journal. p.11.Laundry: Rub in full-strength on grease spots or heavily soiled areas before washing. For extra cleaning and deodorizing power, add ½ cup to load. Use only on white or colorfast fabrics. In 2006, The Clorox Company's product line included "Clorox Commercial Pine-Sol Brand Cleaner", with the same ingredients and concentrations as "Original Pine-Sol Brand Cleaner 1." [17] Pseudomonas aeruginosa can enter a human's body if inhaled, through the eyes, or through breaks in the skin, per the CPSC. Disinfecting: Apply disinfectant product with a clean sponge or cloth, full-strength on hard, nonporous surfaces. Wet surface, let stand 10 minutes, and then rinse. For heavily soiled surfaces, remove excess dirt first. Toilet Bowls: Pour ½ cup in the bowl and brush thoroughly, including under the rim. I absolutely LOVE the smell of Pine-Sol," someone else chimed in, "Never thought of adding it to my laundry. Thank you. I'll do that."

According to 1950s Milner executive Howard S. Cohoon, producer of Pine-sol, pine oil is only formed in large stumps from cut-over timber that has remained in the ground for "at least 20 years." [3] It is not found in live pine trees. [3] When asked about the risk of running out, Cohoon estimated in 1954 that there was "enough to last for another 35 years." He was not worried about a shortage as he claimed pine oil could be produced synthetically. [3] Clorox Commercial Solutions Pine-Sol Brand Cleaner 1" (PDF). Material Safety Data Sheet. The Clorox Company. April 2006. Archived from the original (PDF) on March 4, 2016 . Retrieved May 16, 2014. a b "How an old-line firm battles the big boys". Sponsor. 12–3: 34. December 1959 . Retrieved May 5, 2023. It reminds me of home. Mom used it to clean everything. What a wonderful clean smell. Welcome home!" Pine-Sol ® Multi-Surface Cleaner works with everything from rags, mops and brushes to microfiber cloths and paper towels. You don’t need to buy fancy new cleaning utensils or gadgets: you can use what you already have in your home.Disinfectant-Effectiveness and Safety: Milner Products Co" (PDF). FTC Decisions. Federal Trade Commission. 47: 1732. 1951. In 2008, the material safety data sheet for the "Original Pine-Sol Brand Cleaner 1" formulation listed 8–12% pine oil, 3-7% alkyl alcohol ethoxylates, 1-5% sodium petroleum sulfonate and 1-5% isopropyl alcohol. [12] My favorite is Sparkling Wave. The scent of it is so invigorating, and so clean smelling. I use it everywhere, even in the car!"