SAVE MONEY WITH EVERYDAY HOUSEHOLD ITEMS FOR CLEANING

October 27, 2008 on 10:20 am | In Going Green-Environment-Saving The Planet, How To's and Helpful Tips, Money Saving Ideas, The Heart of Your Home | 1 Comment

There is no need to waste money on expensive cleaners, as we all know you’re paying for the packaging and the cost of advertising the products when you buy them. Just look around your house and you will see that you probably already have these everyday items in your home, and they’ll help you create solutions for your toughest cleaning challenges.

 

Vinegar and water as all-purpose cleaner: Mix 1 cup each of white vinegar and water in a spray bottle and use it to clean counters, soap scum in the shower, nonwax vinyl floors and even toilets. (Don’t use it on natural stone.)

 

Salt as a light abrasive cleaner: Use salt to clean small areas. It’s great for removing coffee or tea stains from mugs or shining up silverware. To clean baked-on food from pans, sprinkle with salt, dampen the area and let it sit before washing.

 

Baking soda as scrubber and deodorizer: Baking soda is perfect for cleaning bathroom surfaces, stainless steel appliances, sinks and stove tops. Lightly wet the surface, sprinkle baking soda on top, scrub with a sponge and rinse.

 

Lemon juice as metal polish: This natural bleach and disinfectant cleans brass and copper. Sprinkle salt over half a lemon, rub it over the metal, then wash clean.

 

When you do need a specific cleaning tool check out the cleaning products on the Range Kleen web site for a Dryer Vent Cleaning Kit, to clean out your dryer vents and hose, Appliance Brush for cleaning the coils on your refrigerator, Drain Brush for cleaning out your kitchen and bathroom sinks, and metal dust pans for the final clean up of the floors.