15 Cleaning Products Americans Waste Money On — That Japanese Homes Don't Buy

Your cabinet under the sink is full of cleaning products, and most of them are doing a job that something cheaper could do just as well. Some are even making the problem worse. In this video, you'll learn the 15 cleaning products Americans waste money on that Japanese homes simply don't buy, from air fresheners and disinfecting wipes to drain cleaners, toilet tank tablets, and a whole shelf of limescale removers. For each one, you'll see what Japanese households do instead, using a few simple basics like baking soda, citric acid, oxygen bleach, and a good cloth. You'll also learn Japanese ideas like tsuide souji (cleaning while you're already there), the genkan shoes-off rule, and a simple 3-question test to use before you buy any cleaning product again. Safety note: never mix vinegar or citric acid with chlorine bleach, and always test on a hidden spot first. How many of these 15 are under your sink right now? Tell me in the comments. Subscribe for more Japanese household habits for American homes. #cleaningtips #japanesetips