Cleaning doesn't have to be expensive. This video shows you how to save money while cleaning your home and car.
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1. Don’t waste disinfectant wipes by using them on dirty surfaces. The disinfectant can’t work with all the dirt and crumbs. You are literally just wasting the disinfectant. After your surfaces are all clean then use disinfectant for what it is for…. Disinfecting.
2. Lysol wipes are not cheap. There are lots of DIY Lysol wipes videos that use paper towels. The trouble is that paper towels are flimsy and fall apart easily. Instead, get a package of diaper wipes from Dollar Tree (see [ Ссылка ] if you want to buy a case to ship to your home) and open the package to let them air dry. Place them in a plastic container. Then saturate the wipes with the proper dilution of Lysol and cover them with a lid and there you go, easy-to-make wipes.
3. Another option is to use reusable cleaning wipes. They are a money saver and are eco-friendly. In a container pour 1 cup of boiling water, ¼ cup of rubbing alcohol, and 2 tbsp of dish soap. Soak 4-5 small pieces of fabric in this mixture. You can also add a few drops of your favorite essential oil for deodorizing.
4. Deodorizer. There are funky smells everywhere, fridge, mudroom, and kid's rooms. Many rely on scented candles, Fabreeze or other expensive options. A very cheap alternative is baking soda. This miracle deodorizer can be used anywhere. It absorbs smells and can either be left for continuous absorption of odor, or sprinkled onto surfaces like carpets or beds and then vacuumed after it has done its job of absorbing smells. Unlike candles and air fresheners just covering up bad odors, it is actually absorbing them making your home smell fresh and clean.
5. Mold removers are expensive. But mold in your showers and sinks happens. Don't buy expensive mold removers. Instead, use bleach. Soak a few cotton balls in straight bleach and place them over the moldy areas and let them sit overnight, at least for 8 hours. This should clean up the mold and clean the area.
6. Invest in a steam cleaner. I know I know, steam cleaners can be a lot of money. It is an investment, but it’s an investment in your time and efficiency. The best part is, a steam cleaner can replace so many of your household cleaners and all it needs is water. Use it on the stove, replacing those degreasers, use it in the oven replacing smelly chemically oven cleaners. Use it to clean your vehicle (think how expensive a car detailing is, while you can easily detail your own car with a steam cleaner) Use it in the bathrooms, floors, sinks, counters, the list goes on forever. I should mention a warning. Cleaning with a steam cleaner can be addictive, and resulting addiction can lead to excessively cleaning surfaces resulting in unusually clean homes….. you’ve been warned.
7. You can replace your wood polishers with something you already have in your cupboard. Olive oil. Put a few drops of olive oil on a cloth and rub it into wood furniture to keep it shiny and healthy.
8. There’s more than one way to clean those dusty blinds, but the least expensive way might be just to use an old sock and dip it into vinegar. Slide it over your hand and go at it. It’s easy and fast too.
9. Blocked drain got you down?? There are expensive drain de-blockers or, if you have more money to spend, you can call a plumber. Or you can follow these simple steps to clean out your drain. First remove the stopper and pour ½ cup baking soda into the drain. Then 2 cups of vinegar into the drain. Finally, follow that down with a pan full of boiling water. Repeat if necessary.
10. Stubborn burnt-on oven problems. You could be expensive chemical cleaners. Or you can simply use a pumice stone (check on a small inconspicuous corner to check for scratching) this simple utensil cleans just about anything your oven without making your home smell awful for days.
12. No one likes stale potato chips, but you don’t need chip clips to keep them fresh. Lay to bag down, fold the top down once, again, and once more. Fold the corners under and then fold back one more time… And now your bag is closed without a clip and keeping your chips fresh and crunchy.
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