Cleaning Tips That Save Time and Money
Sometimes, we don't always have those store bought cleaning aids handy. These are tips that you can use with items you can find available in your home. I also recommend keeping a box of borax in your laundry area. It is another household item that can be used 100's of ways!
Cleaning Tips That Save Time and Money
Spring - a time for new beginnings – has arrived! It's time to air out the winter blahs and let the sun shine in. But there's no need to knock ourselves out or over-spend on cleaning supplies. While reading a Good Housekeeping magazine, I came across some interesting tips offered by the home editors on cleaning every corner of your home without exhausting yourself or your wallet.
One simple solution: No need to spend money on specialized cleaning products. Fill an empty spray bottle with a quart of warm water mixed with four tablespoons of baking soda, and use it for most surfaces, including windows, counters, tile, and appliances.
Here are some great cleaning tips:Toothpaste trick - If your kids are a little too creative, a dab of toothpaste will remove colored marker stains from wooden tables.
Wipe out wall doodles - A good sprinkling of baking soda on a damp sponge should wipe your walls clean of 'artwork.'
Smelly cutting board? - Rub the cut side of a lemon over it to remove old stains and odors.
Wake up patio furniture - add a squirt of dish soap to a bowl of warm water. Wipe down surfaces and hose them off with plain water.
Soften scratchy towels - Get rid of mineral build-up by washing scratchy towels in the hottest water possible with nothing but a cup of ammonia added.
Easy copper cleanup - A little ketchup - yes, ketchup! - will get those copper-bottomed pots and pans shining.
Dishwasher duty - Once every few weeks, especially while flu season hangs around, get rid of bacteria by adding a quarter cup of bleach to the regular dish cycle .
Disinfect the disposal - Run a few lemon peels, a little salt, and a few ice cubes through it to sanitize and banish odors.
Don't forget the sponge - Keep that wet sponge clean and bacteria-free by zapping it in the microwave for one minute.
I hope you find these tips helpful. I plan to try them out myself!
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