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Make effective cleaners from products in your home.
No need to waste money on expensive cleaners: You're paying for the packaging and the cost of advertising the products when you buy them. 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.
If you're looking to do more than just clean, see how to streamline your kitchen.
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