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plumbago Experienced
plumbago
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Anyone know if Comet cleaner with bleach disinfectant cleaner is gluten free? I have a whole kitchen to clean, and would like to know.

Thanks!

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Lisa Mentor
Lisa
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Anyone know if Comet cleaner with bleach disinfectant cleaner is gluten free? I have a whole kitchen to clean, and would like to know.

Thanks!

I can't tell you for sure, but I can't imagine that Comet would contain wheat, rye or barley.

plumbago Experienced
plumbago
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Hmm...yeah, you are probably right, and that's probably a stupid question, but you never know! The idea of just spreading gluten all around as I otherwise do my utmost to avoid it just drove me to the telephone and stayed on hold for forever. They told me that no it does not contain gluten. I guess one reason I asked was that there was some discussion about dish liquids containing gluten.

Basically, just being extra sure!

Thanks.

Lisa Mentor
Lisa
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Hmm...yeah, you are probably right, and that's probably a stupid question, but you never know! The idea of just spreading gluten all around as I otherwise do my utmost to avoid it just drove me to the telephone and stayed on hold for forever. They told me that no it does not contain gluten. I guess one reason I asked was that there was some discussion about dish liquids containing gluten.

Basically, just being extra sure!

Thanks.

No problem with being extra sure! :)

plumbago Experienced
plumbago
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Ok, while we're on the topic, let me just check back in with you and others, if you don't mind. I'm going home soon, back to the place I've been living for 20 years, after being away about 7 months. When I go to the store, either mainline grocery or some place like Whole Foods or more altie than that, is it ok do you think for me to just pick up whatever kitchen counter top cleaner that I want? I mean, I'm searching on this topic and can't find anything, so like Comet, would gluten just not be in any other type of cleanser either?

Thanks again.

GlutenFreeManna Rising Star
GlutenFreeManna
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Ok, while we're on the topic, let me just check back in with you and others, if you don't mind. I'm going home soon, back to the place I've been living for 20 years, after being away about 7 months. When I go to the store, either mainline grocery or some place like Whole Foods or more altie than that, is it ok do you think for me to just pick up whatever kitchen counter top cleaner that I want? I mean, I'm searching on this topic and can't find anything, so like Comet, would gluten just not be in any other type of cleanser either?

Thanks again.

I'm super sensitive to cc, but I do not worry about my countertop cleaners. Then again I do not prepare food directly on my countertops. I alway use a cutting board or plate.

kareng Grand Master
kareng
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I use Dawn dish soap on my counters. They can't have gritty or acidic cleaners. If you can use acidic cleaners, white vinegar is cheap and works well. Bleach can kill germs.

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sa1937 Community Regular
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I use Comet and a ScotchBrite pad on my Calphalon cookware but I also wash them with Dawn before putting them away. I think Comet (at least the kind I have) is too abrasive to use on countertops or stainless steel sinks. I always use cutting boards and don't prepare food directly on my countertops.

For my stainless steel sink I like CLR (got it at either Wal-Mart or Lowe's).

plumbago Experienced
plumbago
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Thanks to everyone who replied. Thanks for the recommendations. I don't really prepare food directly on the countertops either. The reason though, that I need a good cleaner is to wipe away other people's gluten.

Thanks again.

Lisa Mentor
Lisa
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Thanks to everyone who replied. Thanks for the recommendations. I don't really prepare food directly on the countertops either. The reason though, that I need a good cleaner is to wipe away other people's gluten.

Thanks again.

Any good cleaner will do. A bleach cleaner won't kill the gluten, but rather a good spray to dislodge any stuck gluten, like 409 or....

plumbago Experienced
plumbago
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Any good cleaner will do. A bleach cleaner won't kill the gluten, but rather a good spray to dislodge any stuck gluten, like 409 or....

Or just a spray bottle with water? I suppose my point is, do we have to "kill" the residue left behind from a crumb? Or is it ok just to get it up, and maybe wipe a rag across the counter? How severe do I have to get in cleaning a glutened counter top?

chasbari Apprentice
chasbari
Posted

Am I to understand that Dawn dish washing detergent is safe? This is a topic that recently came up at home.

Thanks,

CS

GlutenFreeManna Rising Star
GlutenFreeManna
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Or just a spray bottle with water? I suppose my point is, do we have to "kill" the residue left behind from a crumb? Or is it ok just to get it up, and maybe wipe a rag across the counter? How severe do I have to get in cleaning a glutened counter top?

You can't "kill" the gluten like you can kill germs. Since it's a protein you would have to burn it to break down the protein (which obviously doesn't work with a countertop, but I have heard you can get rid of gluten in a cast iron pan by heating it at really high temps). Just do your best to wipe it away and don't use towels or sponges that get reused. Use paper towel or something disposible instead. Be sure to wash your hands well after you finish cleaning it up. And then don't let your food touch the countertops. It would really be best if you have to live with gluten-eaters to have a countertop that is designated gluten free and only prepare your food there or vise versa have a gluten only countertop and don't prepare your food on that one surface ever. But that of course depends on your living situation and how co-operative the gluten eaters are. ;)

CarolinaKip Community Regular
CarolinaKip
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I react to cleaners, even if they are gluten free. I react to chemicals! I wear gloves when cleaning and have my children do some of it. I hurt after using certain cleaners, whether they have gluten or not.

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