I make a homemade all purpose spray cleaner using castile soap, borax, washing soda and water. I have found this is the best at not leaving any film. My stove top shines, after using my cleaner, as well as other surfaces.

You may need to wipe the chrome with a soft dry cloth if it streaks after washing it.

I'd hesitate using any kind of "soap" on finished wood surfaces (like cabinets). It's generally not recommended these days (hubby is V.P. of a cabinet manufacturing company with 37-years with the same company) because soap residue can actually break down the finish over time and you'll find it getting tacky if used frequently enough.

Boy Scouts carry a 2-oz. bottle of Dr. Bronner's Magic Soap on camp-outs and use it for literally EVERYTHING. Body and hair wash, brushing teeth, laundry, dishes.... The lather can also be used for shaving. I worked in a health food store years ago, and a customer was a traveling salesman and he said he always carried a small bottle of Dr. Bronner's in his bag and used it for everything, including shaving. He learned it's usefulness from his Boy Scout days.

If you have dry hair it may be a little too drying for everyday or regular use.

Personally, I've gotten away from cleaners and use a steamer these days - safe and effective. In the bathroom I mix water and rubbing alcohol 50/50 in a spritz bottle for daily clean-up and sanitizing, and steam clean once a week.

In the kitchen I use 1-qt. water and Grape Fruit Extract for sanitizing the flat surfaces, especially after working with meat, or wiping down the handles on the refrigerator, etc.

I recently read where vodka is a good non-toxic disinfectant. WHO KNEW? Rubbing alcohol (isopropyl alcohol) evidently leaves behind a residue that is not safe for little children if you happen to sanitize something they might put in their mouth with rubbing alcohol. Vodka is ethyl alcohol and safe for consumption. In the article I read, "At our home, we use vodka to clean counter tops and faucets since it makes them shine brilliantly. We also use it to wipe down the toilets and clean windows and mirrors. Vodka is a wonderful sanitizer as well as deodorizer, so spraying some on furniture after someone has been sick will get the furniture clean. Because it evaporates so quickly, and there is no smell of alcohol after it dries, it won't damage fabric on furniture. I also use it to clean the kids' bath toys periodically."

Vinegar is another great natural cleaner and disinfectant, but the "experts" don't seem to agree about it's ability to kill germs, especially when diluted with water. But it's great at cutting grease or dissolving mineral build-up.

Good thing there are so many choices....

-Grainlady