Households cleaning products are not only expensive,
you also need a lot of them and they are often bad for the environment. The
good news is that for many cleaning tasks you don’t need them and can do as
well, if not better, with products you already have at home.
Baking Soda
One of the best substitutes for cleaning products is
without doubt the baking soda. A very useful ingredient for baking, it presents
the advantages of being non-toxic, multi-purpose and cheap. To get rid of
odours in fridges, cupboards and bins, place some baking soda in them (a bowl
or box in cupboards and fridges and some sprinkle at the bottom of the bin
before putting a new bag). You can also use it on a damp cloth to clean your kitchen
surfaces then rinse with clear water.
In the bathroom, pour a weekly dose of baking soda in
your sink and wash it down with hot water to avoid clogged drains. A paste made
of 3 parts baking soda and 1 part water can be applied for a few minutes on any
stubborn stains before cleaning.
White vinegar
The acidic properties of the vinegar make it a great
cleaner, especially for stains and grease. You can make a solution of half
vinegar and half water to clean the fridge’s shelves and walls, or you can use
it full-strength on a grease-splattered oven door. Keep the door closed for
about 15 minutes then wipe it clean. In fact, most of the places where grease
gathers can be cleaned with a sponge soaked of vinegar. Make sure you use
rubber gloves when using vinegar and keep the windows open during and after the
cleaning.
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