Your grandma used it. And so did her grandma. Now it’s time for you to discover one of the most popular cleaning staples around: vinegar. From showerheads to soapy heads, copper to microwaves, vinegar (especially distilled white vinegar) is a versatile, environmentally-safe alternative to store-bought cleaner — and it’s unbelievably inexpensive, too. Take a look…
Mildly acidic white vinegar dissolves dirt, soap scum and hard water deposits from smooth surfaces, yet it s gentle enough to use in solution to clean hardwood flooring. White vinegar is a natural deodorizer, absorbing odors instead of covering them up. (And no, your bathroom won t smell like a salad. Any acid aroma disappears when dry.) With no coloring agents…
Make your own glass cleaner from ingredients you probably already have in your cupboard. You don t have to keep supporting big companies with their glossy packaging, or spend big bucks on a cleaner that touts itself as natural. If you want a natural glass cleaner, just leave out all the additives, fragrances, and chemicals that you object to. You don t need them…
I have tried all kinds of eco-friendly glass and window cleaners, both commercial products and natural recipes, and in my opinion, nothing works better than plain old vinegar and water! I almost didn’t post this tip because it is so easy and doesn’t really qualify as a “recipe”. But after speaking with some “green skeptic” friends this week who were not convinced…