Tuesday, August 10, 2010

Home Made Cleaning Solutions For Everyday Domestic Cleaning

What did people do some years ago when the market was not as flooded with cleaning products as today? Of course, there are many a resources today that can get your hands on the product you desire like the online shopping directories. You definitely can buy the home cleaning product you want, but why not look at an economical option?

Making your cleaning solutions at home using everyday ingredients makes sense economically. It is better than the harmful chemical compositions in that it is biodegradable in most cases. When you have kids at the age that they try to put everything in their mouth, these home made solutions find a complete new meaning. Here are a few tips to get you started.

In place of expensive antibacterial sprays for the kitchen, use about 1 tablespoon of household bleach in a spray bottle filled with water and use it to disinfect the area around the sink and counters.

To unclog a drain, try pouring a cup of salt and a cup of baking soda down the drain. Follow this with generous amounts of boiling water. This will dissolve the grease and unblock your drain.

Moisten a piece of cloth with rubbing alcohol, club soda, or white vinegar and use it shine your stainless steel articles.

For an instant spot remover, use club soda. Pour a little on the stain, let it set for a second or two, and blot with an absorbing material.

Make a mixture of 1/2 cup mild dishwashing liquid and 2 cups boiling water. This is a great spot remover for carpets.

Use a mixture of toothpaste and baking soda, wet a cloth and rub away water rings or marks on wood furniture.

For cleaning all kinds of wooden furniture, make a mixture of 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, 4 tablespoons white vinegar, and 1 quart warm water. Apply the solution with a soft cloth. Use a separate clean cloth to dry the area.

For the hard-to-remove stains in your bathtub, make a paste of hydrogen peroxide and cream of tartar. Rub the paste on the bathtub with a tooth brush and simply wash away.

For combating the grease, follow these great tips for getting the grease off on common household items.