King Charles Buckingham Palace banned list revealed: Cleaner reveals royal secrets and rules
A royal insider has spoken out about a Buckingham Palace banned list, revealing what Charles won’t allow inside the royal walls.
The rules, which are allegedly set out by King Charles and Queen Camilla have been put in place to ban items that “weren’t worth the trouble” and to stop exposure to “toxins”.
Royal cleaner Anne Simmons, 57, spent over a decade cleaning Buckingham Palace as a royal cleaners, and has now revealed the King’s banned list.
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“At the palace, wet wipes caused significant plumbing issues,” Ms Simmons told Plumbworld.
“Despite being advertised as ‘flushable’, they don’t break down in the system like toilet paper does.
“This led to repeated blockages and costly plumbing repairs. It became clear that they simply weren’t worth the trouble.”
“Not only did this prevent plumbing issues, but it also saved money in the long term by reducing the need for frequent repairs.”
She added that the palace cleaners instead use reusable clothes.
“We were strictly trained to avoid steel wool and scouring pads at all costs,” she added.
“While they can scrub grime away, they’re too harsh for kitchen surfaces, especially in royal estates where quality materials like marble and granite are used.”
Ms Simmons explained that natural products are usually used in the palace to keep it sparkling clean.
“Every evening, we’d spray down all the kitchen surfaces using a homemade mix of vinegar, lemon juice, and warm water,” she said.
“It cuts through grease effortlessly and leaves everything looking polished without any sticky residue.”
The cleaner has previously claimed the royals like to stay clear of toxic air, particularly, from toxins released by scented candles.
“Many people don’t realise that scented candles release toxins into the air,” Ms Simmons said in another interview.
“In a place like Buckingham Palace, where air quality is strictly controlled, they are completely off-limits.”
