Must-Have Household Cleaning Items
Posted by Alex Hornell on Thu, Jun 23, 2011 @ 05:57 AM
This is our short list of essential domestic cleaning products, a couple of which you will have already. These five must-have items are handy for everyday household cleaning use.
Baking Soda
You 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’s completely non-toxic.
- 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 baking soda paste. Simply mix small amounts of water with the powder to gradually form as much paste as is 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 long known 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 that have lime build-up, use a paste made of 2 tablespoons salt and 1 teaspoon white distilled vinegar.
- Clean the microwave by mixing 1/2 cup white distilled vinegar and 1/2 cup water in a microwave-safe bowl. Bring it to a rolling boil inside the microwave. Baked-on food will be loosened, and odours will disappear. Wipe 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 so as to avoid cross contamination.
Good stain remover
Bissell, Shout or Vanish on standby are suitable for most general household emergency stains. 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 homemade vinegar or baking soda solutions for a variety of cleaning purposes such as inside ovens, around the bathroom or on windows.
Please be advised – Time For you Clean is not liable for any misuse of the solutions provide which may result in damage or destruction of household furnishings.
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