Specifications for P12 Probiotic Surface Cleaner - For Wiping Surfaces & Mopping Floors | Naturopath Recommended
| Size | 4L |
Healthy probiotic power for wiping surfaces and mopping floors.
Made by Naturopath Recommended, the only range of cleaning products in Australia that is non-hazardous at the ingredient level.
- Friendly microbes are like vitamins for your surfaces. It’s nature’s way to clean.
- Supports the natural microbiome of your surfaces.
- Spray, squirt or mop.
- Universal all-in-one cleaner for the kitchen, bathroom, hard floors and everywhere else.
- Surfaces keep getting cleaner over time.
- No hazardous ingredients. No SLS or SLES.
- No fragrance or colours.
- Stops difficult odours fast.
- Allergy friendly. Family friendly. Pet friendly.
- Safe on natural stone and senitive washable surfaces.
- pH neutral
- Concentrated. A little goes a long way.
- Eco-friendly. Sustainable. 100% biodegradable.
- Septic and grey water safe.
Click on the tabs for ingredients list, how to use information and frequently asked questions.
P12 does not contain SLS, SLES or any ingredient listed in the 'Naughty 9' or the 'Nasty Ingredient Library'.
Full list of ingredients
- Aqua
- Probiotic Blend (including Bacillus Subtlis)
- Glycerine
- Gluconolactone (and) Sodium Benzoate
- Sodium Cocoyl Glutamate & Disodium Cocoyl Glutamate (Coconut Surfactant 785)
- Sodium Laurylglucosides Hydroxypropylsulfonate
- Sodium Bicarbonate
For more details on these ingredients visit the 'Our Ingredients' page here. The Safety Data Sheets for each of these raw ingredients at their full concentration when they arrive at the manufacturing centre is also available on the Naturopath Recommended website. That is full transparency!
There is nothing else like our powerful P12 probiotic cleaning solution that's good for surfaces and tough on grime. It has 100% non-hazardous ingredients that are safe for your family, pets and the planet.
It's the real 'no nasty' universal cleaner! One cleaner for your whole home including the kitchen and bathroom, and across so many different surfaces like timber, laminates, natural stone like marble, hard floors, glass, mirrors, stainless steel, fabrics and textiles, leather and it's a miracle odour remover too.
Surface cleaning and wiping
- Add directly (undiluted) to your dispenser bottle.
- Apply directly onto a cloth or if suitable spray lightly over the surface to be cleaned in sweeping strokes.
- Wipe the surface with a clean, dry ultra microfibre cloth, disposable wipe, or paper towel until the product disappears. For heavy soiling allow to soak for several minutes.
- Turn the cloth, wipe or towel to an unused section (or use a fresh one) for a final wipe. In the shower you can rinse away with water and squeegee the surfaces dry.
Floor mopping (microfibre squirt mop or spray mop)
- Add 550ml of water to mop's liquid container or tank. Then add 50ml of P12 Probiotic Cleaner.
- Squirt or spray, mopping in a figure 8 motion. Have clean replacement mop heads or covers available and switch them over as soon as they become dirty.
Other cleaning jobs
- Add 60ml of P12 Probiotic Cleaner per litre of water into your cleaning bucket.
- Apply to the surface and let it dwell for 5 minutes. Agitate with a suitable cleaning tool for the surface like a brush or scourer. Then rinse or wipe off.
Box opening instructions
Do not use any sharp objects to open.
- Lay the box on its side with the perforated/dotted opening facing up.
- Pop out the little round bit from the dotted flap and then lift along the perforated lines.
- Locate the tap, then gently pull it through the dotted flap and slide it into the hole.
- Push the flap down behind the tap's neck to lock it into place.
- Ready to pour? Stand the box up and press that tap.
What does P12 actually do?
The microbes (good bacteria) produce enzymes that speed up the breakdown of organic compounds. That material is digested, and for greases and oils the end products are carbon dioxide and water. It’s nature’s way to clean.
What makes P12 so amazing?
P12 offers an alternative to traditional and eco-friendly cleaning products with better safety, health and performance. It uses naturally occurring microbes (good bacteria) to remove soils and organic compounds from surfaces. When a traditional cleaner is used, the surface is clean but starts getting dirty again immediately. With P12 the product keeps working autonomously for hours or days after application, keeping a much higher standard of continuously clean and odour-free surfaces.
Does P12 kill bacteria?
No. Probiotics are not classed as a disinfectant or antimicrobial. The good microbes outcompete the harmful bacteria rather than killing them. Probiotic cleaners are selective, in that they do not harm the good bacteria. They outcompete the bad bacteria by what is called competitive exclusion. They create a probiotic surface shield and healthy microbiome.
Shouldn't we be killing all the bacteria and viruses?
No, definitely not, but there are extreme exceptions like operating theatres where regular disinfection is critical. There is a time and place for disinfection. Think of it like antibiotics: sometimes you really need them and they work well, but you don't keep using them as a vitamin supplement on an everyday basis. Just like if you overuse antibiotics, if you overuse disinfectants they lose their effectiveness as bacteria and viruses build resistance to them. Probiotic cleaning is about cleaning nature's way and keeping the microbiome in balance and healthy, so it can defeat pathogens when they present themselves.
What type of good microbes are used in the P12 probiotic cleaner?
Bacillus microbes. These 'good bacteria' are abundant in nature. Bacillus starts working gradually and continues working long after the initial use. Bacillus has a broad range of activity and can produce 100's of different types of enzymes. It is a wonderful microbe to use for its safety and longer term stability compared to other bacteria.
Which surfaces is P12 safe on?
P12 is non-acidic and suitable for all washable surfaces, including natural stone, metals, glass, fibreglass, laminates, ceramics, plastics and concrete. Always do a quick test before using any new product.
How do I wipe surfaces with P12?
- Add it undiluted to a dispenser bottle.
- Apply it onto a cloth, or spray lightly over the surface.
- Wipe with a clean, dry ultra microfibre cloth, disposable wipe or paper towel until the product disappears.
For heavy soiling, let it soak for several minutes.
How do I mop floors with P12?
- Add 550ml of water to the mop's tank, then add 50ml of P12.
- Squirt or spray, mopping in a figure 8 motion.
- Have clean replacement mop heads or covers ready and switch them over as soon as they are soiled.
Can I add a few drops of essential oil to P12 for a scent?
No. This is a delicately balanced formula and some essential oils will affect the microbial balance. We suggest a diffuser to scent a space.
Will P12 remove odours?
Yes. That's one of the things this product does best.
Is P12 safe?
Yes. P12 is environmentally-friendly, non-toxic, non-hazardous, non-corrosive, pH neutral, non-flammable, non-carcinogenic and not classed as dangerous goods, and it's not known to cause damage to humans, animals or the environment.
What's in P12?
Aqua, a probiotic blend (including Bacillus subtilis), glycerine, gluconolactone and sodium benzoate, sodium cocoyl glutamate and disodium cocoyl glutamate, sodium laurylglucosides hydroxypropylsulfonate, and sodium bicarbonate. It has no SLS, SLES, fragrance or colours.
How far does a 4L pack of P12 go?
It will provide 80 fills of a 600ml Squirt mop tank, or about 66 litres of ready-to-use cleaning solution.
Does the good bacteria in P12 work in a similar way to probiotics people take to improve gut health?
Yes, but P12 Probiotic Cleaner is not designed for human consumption.
I thought probiotics were just for gut health?
No. Probiotics are used in a wide range of applications including surface cleaning, odour control, waste and wastewater management, bioremediation, agriculture (plant, soil and livestock health), pet health (dog, cat and horse care), garden and lawn care, and more.
Are any of the 'friendly bacteria' used in P12 genetically modified?
These probiotic ‘good microbes’ are naturally occurring and NOT genetically modified in any way. None of the microbes are pathogenic to humans, animals or plants.
Is P12 antimicrobial, biocidal or a disinfectant?
No, P12 is a microbial cleaner (the opposite of antimicrobial) containing good microbes that do not kill all bacteria like a disinfectant does. Instead, the good microbes work to outcompete the harmful pathogenic bacteria so they can no longer survive. The end result is clean surfaces with a strong and healthy microbiome.
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