Cleaning tips for those nasty smells and persistent stains
This is our short list of essential domestic cleaning products, a couple of which you will have already. The must-have items are handy for everyday household cleaning and tackling those stubborn stains.
Baking Soda
You will probably already have this item in your kitchen cupboard and it is fantastically useful. One of the best things about baking soda is that it is completely non-toxic and it can be used to:
- Beat nasty smells - fill a small bowl with baking powder and place it at the back of your fridge or kitchen cupboards. The powder will absorb and neutralise bad odours.
- Scrub away dirt from around the sink, bath or toilet - by using a baking soda paste. Simply make small amounts of water with the powder to gradually for as much paste as required.
- Pre-treat nasty grease stains - by applying paste to the stain before placing your soiled garment item in the washing machine.
White Vinegar
Most kitchens will have vinegar in the cupboard. We've known for a long time that vinegar has multiple uses around the home for cleaning. Below are just a couple of applications for this familiar condiment.
- To bring a shine to chrome sink fixtures - for sinks that have a lime build-up, use a paste made of 2 tablespoons of salt, and 1 teaspoon of white distilled vinegar.
- To clean the microwave - mix 1/2 a cup of white distilled vinegar and 1/2 cup of water in a microwave-safe bowl. Bring it to a rolling boil inside the microwave. Baked-on foods will be loosened and odours will disappear, you can then wipe them clean.
Rubber Gloves
Of course you will need to protect your skin from filth, germs and abrasive cleaning solutions. A good pair of gloves is essential! Make sure you keep a separate pair for bathroom cleaning other than those you use for the rest of your home to avoid cross contamination.
Good Stain Remover
Bissell, Shout or Vanish on standby are suitable for most general household emergency stains. However you need to be careful, they may be too abrasive for some fabrics so care should be taken to read the bottle!
Spray Bottle
A simple spray bottle can be used to apply your home made vinegar or baking soda solutions for a variety of cleaning purposes - such as inside ovens, around the bathroom and/or on the windows.
Toothbrush
Use an old toothbrush to clean behind taps which are close to the wall and other hard to reach places.
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