Cleaning Your House with Common Household Products

Spring cleaning season will be here before you know it! Instead of going out and spending tons of money on new cleaning products, try to get a head start using products you may already have on hand!

Start with vinegar. It cleans more than most people realize!!! Here are some great uses for it:

* Clean windows with a solution of equal parts vinegar and water.

* Cut grease on the stovetop by wiping it down with vinegar.

* Clean food containers, the inside of the refrigerator, jars or the inside of microwaves with vinegar to keep odor free and clean.

* Add vinegar to the rinse aid spot in your dishwasher door to get spotless dishes. This is a much cheaper alternative.

* Vinegar will remove stains from stainless steel when applied with a soft cloth.

* A small amount of vinegar in the rinse water during a laundry cycle will remove any soap left in clothes and works as a natural softener.

* Vinegar and water will help shine faucets. Spray on and buff with a soft cloth.

* Remove mineral deposits from shower heads by putting vinegar in a small plastic bag, covering the shower head, then hold in place with a rubber band. Be sure the head is submerged.

* Remove stains from a toilet by using undiluted vinegar and a good toilet brush.

* Clean drains and garbage disposals by pouring baking soda in them, followed by vinegar.

* Clean walls with vinegar and water.

* Simmer hardened paint brushes in vinegar and rinse in hot water.

Baking soda is another great product for cleaning.

* Put 1/4c baking soda in a dampened pan to help release burnt on food.

* Keep a box in the refrigerator and freezer to absorb odors.

* Use baking soda sprinkled onto a damp sponge to use as a scouring powder. Scrub tubs, sinks, etc.

* Sprinkle on carpets 1/2 hour before vacuuming to remove odors.

* Sprinkle baking soda in the cat’s litter box before adding litter to help control odor.

Other cleaning tips with household products include:

* Rub 1/2 lemon on a cutting board to remove odors.

* Use orange peelings in the garbage disposal to freshen it up.

* Use a mesh onion bag as a pot scrubber.

* clean jewelry with a mixture of 1/4 cup ammonia, 1/4 cup dishwashing liquid and 3/4 cup of water. Do not use on gold plated jewelry, costume jewelry or jewelry with opal, pearls or jade.

* Remove rust stains with a paste of lemon juice and salt.

* Clean phones with rubbing alcohol on a soft cloth to disinfect.

* make a laundry spot remover from 1 part rubbing alchohol to 2 parts water.

It’s easy to clean most of your home with less expensive, more environmental friendly products. Be proud of your clean, frugally cleaned home!!!

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