Product Spotlight: STONE AND STEEL HARD SURFACE CLEANER
Tough enough to clean and disinfect:
-granite, quartz, marble, and other stone countertops
stainless steel appliances
-a safe clean for grill exteriors, play structures, and outdoor toys/furniture
-sticky messes on hard surfaces (pour a little stone and steel in warm water with a little OG all-purpose cleaner to mop vinyl and linoleum floors for extra strength cleaning after entertaining)
FELLOW TEACHERS: Stone and Steel is my go-to for cleaning my classroom. I use it on desks, countertops, whiteboards, and metal bookcases. Our custodians are amazing, but I love that I was able to effectively de-slime and de-germ throughout the school day. I felt good knowing I was providing my students a clean environment to learn in while avoiding the heavy fumes of harsher products. ALSO, one 16oz bottle lasted almost an entire school year making it an economical choice as well. For next year, I will use the RE-UP to keep my reusable glass bottle filled through the year.
Made in our home from 100% organic ingredients. Also available in the Re-Up concentrated refill (think Grove, but local) for less waste and more savings.
Ingredients: Isopropyl alcohol (90%), castile soap, water, and your choice of East or West Coast essential oil blend
East: lemon, lavender, tea tree
West: sweet orange, bergamot, rosemary
VSU Home
A little bit hippie, a little bit ‘hood
Show up for yourself, your family, and the planet.
100% all-natural home cleaning products that actually work.
About us...
So, how did this happen? In short, it was a magical combination of experience, accident, and need.
When cleaning up in our workshop, my husband and I have always used "old wives' tale" cleaners. Vinegar works amazing on rust and for removing carpet stains and pet odor. Rubbing alcohol is the best for removing stuck on grime, and nothing has ever gotten my baseboards cleaner and more resistant to dust than a simple solution of borax and water.
Then, one day I was making a batch of our Calm The F**k Down sugar scrub and used some of the leftover mixture in the bowl to wipe down the sides of my kitchen sink. The lemony fresh scent was amazing (I'm no Karen, but essential oils are where it's at) and the surface had never looked more clean or shiny.
That prompted me to do a little research, which turned into a lot of research (I LOVE looking s**t up) about how to utilize essential oils in homemade household cleaners. Recently, my husband started his own handyman business and needed products that were effective and appealed to the modern, more health conscious homeowner. We looked into companies online, but found they were overpriced and skimped on ingredients. So, we took on the challenge of crafting our own.
Through lots of trial, error, formulating, and reformulating, we were able to create home cleaning products that not only work, but are also environmentally conscious. Fresh, subtle scents, crafted with therapeutic grade essential oils, double as powerful disinfecting agents.
Why VSU?
With entire grocery store aisles devoted to home cleaning products, what makes VSU stand out from the rest?
Shop Small! Our products are made in our home in small batches to ensure proper dilutions and quality control. Additionally, shopping small allows you to help support our family's dreams while showing up big for your own.
Love Your Planet! Our cleaning products are made with 100% all natural ingredients. We utilize reusable glass jars as they do not contain the toxins found in most plastics, which are eventually infused into the solution. These can be reused time and time again or recycled for other uses within your home.
Show up for those you love! Our products are both pet and kid friendly. Your house will smell fresh and clean without the headaches caused by chemical cleaners.
East Coast or West Coast?
East Coast Blend- lemon, lavender, and tea tree
West Coast Blend- sweet orange, bergamot, and rosemary
Available in reusable glass or plastic bottles. When your bottle runs out, we offer a concentrated refill (The Re-up) via our ETSY shop for a more economical, eco-friendly way to replenish your cleaners.
Options:
32oz plastic- $15 comes with FREE microfiber cleaning cloth
16oz glass- $15 comes with FREE microfiber cleaning cloth
8oz plastic spritzer- $10 comes with FREE microfiber cleaning cloth
2oz glass mini spritzer- $5