White vinegar, bicarbonate of soda, lemons, and olive oil, are all you need to keep your wood floors sleek, stainless steel germ-free and shiny, and bathroom tiles squeaky clean. And the added bonus is there’s not a harmful chemical in sight.
White vinegar: A natural disinfectant, stain remover and reduces mineral and lime deposits. It’s a diluted ascetic acid and a substitute for more aggressive ammonia-based cleaners. You can use white wine vinegar, but white distilled vinegar is cheaper. Don’t use malt vinegar!
Sodium Bicarbonate: When mixed with water it forms a slightly alkaline liquid, which cuts through grease and dirt on almost any surface. Used neat it’s slightly abrasive and can be used to scrub problem stains. Often vinegar and soda are mixed together for maximum cleaning strength.
Lemons: The citric acid in lemon juice makes it perfect for bleaching, disinfecting, deodorising and removing grease.
Olive Oil: Great alternative furniture polish. Don’t worry about using the extra-virgin type, the most basic will do.
Some Ideas
Keep toilets clean and fresh - put 8 tablespoons of soda in the bowl. Leave overnight. Put the lid down!
Dab some essential oil on a light bulb. When on, the heat will diffuse the fragrance creating nice smelling room at little cost.
Clean microwaves and ovens with a cloth soaked and rinsed in equal parts of vinegar and water.
For wood flooring or furniture, mix one part olive oil and one part lemon juice. Rub on furniture or apply with a spray bottle, then polish with a dry cloth.
Nice Natural cleaning tips. I prefer more natural ways to clean. no health consequenses are a nice thing.
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Posted by: Dan Furniture Cleaning Man | May 07, 2008 at 02:22 AM
I love the fact that everything you mention is available in the kitchen :) Gonna try and few tips of my house,
James
Posted by: James Sanders | May 12, 2008 at 03:31 PM
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Posted by: Larry Popelka | May 22, 2008 at 10:09 PM
Thank´s for sharing the great info.
Regards
Posted by: Städ | July 10, 2008 at 10:52 AM
Great tips. Enjoyed the post.
Posted by: Fuller Brush | July 10, 2008 at 02:07 PM
To keep coats and jackets from getting stale in the cupboard, place a used tumble drying sheet over the hanger. Your clothes will smell fresh and so will your wardrobe.
Posted by: Uncle Bubbles | September 05, 2008 at 05:15 AM
Use bicarbonate of soda or baking powder on your carpet, instead of expensive fresheners. Just sprinkle on, leave for 20 minutes and hoover up. It also makes sure you hoover the whole carpet!
Posted by: Uncle Bubbles | September 05, 2008 at 05:18 AM
Citric acid powder (available from your chemist) makes a fantastic descaler for kettles. Just add 1 tbsp of powder to your kettle, fill with warm water and leave for a couple of hours. Rinse well and then fill and boil a few times to make sure all the acid has gone. You are left with an element that shines in you kettle.
Posted by: Uncle Bubbles | September 05, 2008 at 05:25 AM