Creative Cleaning Ideas

If you are out of an item, like furniture polish, you can skip the trip to the store. It is possible to clean your home using what’s already in it. Plus these item are all natural so there aren’t any hazardous (cancerous) chemicals being introduced to your home. Not that I need to mention, it’s also cheaper...

All-purpose cleaner
¼ cup vinegar
1 gallon hot water

Mix these to create an effective all-purpose cleaner. Put it in a spray bottle to make it easier to use.

Disinfectant
½ cup Borax
1 gallon hot water
Few sprigs of thyme (optional) –add the sprigs for 10 min. then strain and let the water cool.

Borax is a natural mineral that kill bacteria, mildew, and mold. Again add it to a spray bottle for use.

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Oven Cleaner
1 tblsp. Baking soda
½ tsp hot water

Make a paste. Sponge onto stains and wipe clean.

Toilet bowl cleaner
sprinkle baking soda into the toilet bowl
add less than a ¼ cup of vinegar

Brush and scour the toilet bowel. It will clean and deodorize it.

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Tub, sink, and tile cleaner
½ a lemon
Borax

Dip the cut end of the lemon into the borax. Rub the area with the lemon then rinse and dry with a soft cloth.

Furniture polish
Option 1: With a soft cloth wipe with a bit of mayonnaise.
Option 2: Rub the furniture with a cloth that has been dipped in cool tea.
Option 3: Mix 2 parts olive oil with one part lemon juice. Apply to furniture with soft cloth and wipe dry.

HAPPY CLEANING!