Cheap Cleaning Tricks
By Cyndi RobertsYou can do lots with baking soda:
To freshen rugs and carpets, sprinkle on baking soda and leave for about 15-30 minutes before vacuuming.
Sprinkle baking soda on those black heel marks on your vinyl flooring. Use a wet sponge to wipe off.
Pour a cup of baking soda down any drain and follow with a few cups of boiling water to keep drains running well and smelling good. You can use baking soda just like you would use a powdered cleanser to clean your sink.
White vinegar is another staple for cleaning:
Use 1/4 cup white vinegar in the rinse, instead of regular fabric softener.
Use vinegar and water in a 1:2 ratio to clean glass surfaces.
Vinegar will clean water spots from stainless steel fixtures.
Mix a little white vinegar, liquid dishwashing soap, and water together for a mild upholstery cleaner. Be sure to test in a hidden spot.
Clean your washing machine of soap scum by adding a 1/2 cup of vinegar and running through a cycle.
Wipe out your refrigerator with vinegar to clean, deodorize, and help prevent mildew.
Hairspray is another item that helps remove stains: spray it on ink spots and wash as usual.
A good way to clean that "ring around the collar" is to pre-treat with a little shampoo. Just work it in with an old toothbrush.
To make your stove top easier to clean, occasionally rub it with car wax.
Experiment a little, and you may find your own ways to add to this list!
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Helping you live the good life...on a budget! Cyndi Roberts is the editor of "1 Frugal Friend 2 Another" bi-weekly newsletter, bringing you creative, practical tips to help you with budgeting, cooking, shopping, parenting and much more! To subscribe visit the "1 Frugal Friend 2 Another" website at http://www.cynroberts.com
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