I get where you’re coming from, but I’ve actually had the opposite experience with enzyme cleaners. If you give them enough dwell time and keep things damp, they can really knock out the worst smells—sometimes better than quat-based stuff. Quats are great for sanitizing, sure, but they don’t always handle the lingering funk, at least in my book. Maybe it’s just the brands I’ve tried, but I wouldn’t write enzymes off as just an afterthought. And yeah, glove cuffs... learned that one after a surprise splash, not fun.
And yeah, glove cuffs... learned that one after a surprise splash, not fun.
Man, the first time you get that “surprise splash” up the sleeve, you never forget. I’m with you on enzymes—if you let ‘em marinate, they’ll take care of the stank. Quats just don’t cut it for those deep-in-the-concrete smells.
Yeah, that “up the sleeve” moment is a rite of passage, I guess. I’ve tried enzymes too, but sometimes I wonder if they’re really working or if it’s just wishful thinking. I usually keep a big box of baking soda and some vinegar around—cheap and surprisingly effective for quick cleanups, at least for surface stuff. Anyone ever try those DIY enzyme mixes? Curious if they’re worth the hassle or just stick with store-bought.