Product Review: Force of Nature Cleaner
Disclosure: I was given this cleaning set in exchange for this post. All opinions here are my own.
With the threat of climate change growing more rampant by the day, finding environmentally friendly product swaps is more essential than ever. However, some dupes are not as effective as their more harmful counterparts. This is especially true for cleaning products, where disinfecting ingredients tend to be the most effective yet toxic. So how can we clean safely without compromising efficiency?
This is where Force of Nature and its products come in. Killing 99.9% of bacteria and viruses, it transforms vinegar, salt, and water into sodium hydroxide and hypochlorous acid, which are both mild and germ-killing ingredients. This is done with the use of electricity.
I received the Starter Kit, which included four pieces: the Electrolyzer (the base where the cleaner is made), plug, spray bottle, and a set of five Activator Capsules. Creating the cleanser was simple.
First, I filled the Electrolyzer with tap water. Then, I poured the Activator Capsule containing the cleaning ingredients into the Electrolyzer and plugged it in. After pushing the start button, the base emitted a blue light at the bottom, which gradually turned green all around.
In less than ten minutes, the entire light was green, indicating the solution was ready to use. I then turned the Electrolyzer off and poured the solution into the spray bottle, getting right to work.
The pros of this cleaner are quite extensive. It’s easy to assemble and does not have that many pieces to store. Most importantly, it cleaned well on my kitchen counters after a heavy day of cooking. The nozzle itself sprays a large amount but not so much that it’s difficult to control. Of course, one of the most important pros is that it reduces the use of plastic and is safe to use around children, pets, and even on makeup brushes.
The cons are quite few and not as extensive. It’s important to note that a cleaning solution batch does expire within 14 days, so you will have to use it often to avoid being wasteful. To keep track of how many days are remaining for use, it can be left plugged in and the light on the base will turn colors, indicating when it is close to expiration (ex. An all-red color ring indicates full expiration). I personally hate leaving appliances plugged in, so a very small con for me is having to remember when to create a new batch. However, there is a prompt on the back of the spray bottle where you can write the expiration date (with a non-permanent marker, of course).
Another con is if you are out of solution and need to clean something immediately, you have to create a new batch from scratch. This isn't too much of a deal-breaker since creating the solution takes less than ten minutes, but it is important to keep in mind.
Lastly, the slight smell of vinegar may be off-putting to some. I prefer this over the smell of bleach any day, so this does not bother me.
Truth be told, I am a fan and plan to use the rest of the capsules in the kit, possibly purchasing new ones down the road. Visit Force of Nature here.
