Basic-H® Cleaner*
The world's most versatile cleaner
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Back in 1960, Basic-H was one of the first environmentally safe household cleaners on the market. Today, millions of bottles later, it's more loved than ever. Efficient, powerful, safe, biodegradable, and economical, Basic-H is the world's most versatile cleaner, period. Sixteen ounces makes up to 90 gallons to clean hard surfaces, woodwork, walls, floors, glass, mirrors, even cars. Anything you can clean with water, you can clean with Basic-H. No wonder it was named an official Earth Day product.
Directions:
Spot test first.
Lipstick on linen napkin: Apply full strength to fabric. Let soak, rub lightly, rinse clean.
Crayon on painted wall: Dab full strength on wall, and wipe off with moist sponge
Gum on fabric: Apply full strength to fabric. Let soak, then pull gum off.
Old wallpaper: Dilute 2 tbsp. in bucket of hot water; apply with sponge, let soak, lift off.
Sticky paintbrushes: Add 1 tbsp. to ½ gallon of water. Soak 24 hours, rinse with hot water.
Product Labels:
Basic-H® Cleaner - 5 Gallon
Basic-H® Cleaner - 30 Gallon
Ingredient Glossary (Weight Order) |
CAS# | Function | Environment & Health Summary Review |
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Water | 7732-18-5 | Solvent and diluent | Filtered and deionized for purity |
Ethoxylated C12-15 Alcohols | 68131-39-5 | Nonionic surfactant cleaning agent | Biodegradable and derived from natural oils. Gentle to the skin. |
Ethoxylated, Propoxylated C6-10 Alcohols | 68987-81-5 | Nonionic surfactant cleaning agent | Biodegradable. Partially derived from natural fats and oils. Gentle to the skin. |
Phenoxyethanol | 122-99-6 | Preservative agent | Biodegradable and gentle to the skin |
Hydroxyacetophenone | 99-93-4 | Preservative booster | Biodegradable and gentle to the skin |
Caprylyl Glycol | 1117-86-8 | Preservative vehicle | Biodegradable and gentle to the skin |
Citric Acid | 77-92-9 | pH modifier | Plant-based |
Sodium Hydroxide | 1310-73-2 | Mineral-based pH modifier | Derived from abundant minerals |
California Law requires links to resource information for ingredients on certain lists, such as European Union allergen lists. Shaklee has provided this information below, along with links to the associated lists. The Shaklee Get Clean® line was formulated to be Safe for you, your home, and your planet® and uses ingredients known to be safe. If you have any questions, please contact Product Support at 925-734-3638.
Listed Ingredients | Associated List |
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None | Not Applicable |
Definitions:
- CAS#: Chemical Abstract Service number. Each ingredient has a unique number, making it easy to identify ingredients even if they are described by different names.
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Rating Snapshot
Average Customer Ratings
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Been using since 1982I agree with: 1- should have pump , but it doesn’t. I have been using this 5 gal. Size since 1982, I got over the fact of no pump, life’s too short, product’s too good. Using is believing
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Basic H and No Pump for 5 Gallon Basic HWe love the Basic H product. To get around the No Pump for 5 gallon size we pour the contents of the 5 Gallon container into 5 individual 1 gallon glass bottles which we store on a shelf in the laundry room. Yes, this is not as good as a pump but eliminates need to lift the 5 gallon container every time you need to get some Basic H from the heavy container.
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If you only do ONE thing...Do thisThis classic product does more to safeguard our environment than anything else on the market. The more you use it, the more uses you find for it! I love having this on hand. I do miss the one gallon option, but I'll take it at 5!