There are 6 things that I always have on hand and use regularly for cleaning. Some are no brainers for most people, but you might not think to use some of them!
Olive Oil
Most people have this on hand for cooking, but I use mine for cleaning just as much.
1. Cleaning paint and stain from my hands. (NUMBER ONE use for me!) I keep a bottle by the sink and it works WONDERS for getting my hands clean. Bonus: your hands feel soft afterwards. 😉
2. Polishing furniture
3. Shine stainless steel
Vinegar
1. Hides scratches on wood/furniture!! I don’t know how it does it, but just wipe down your piece of furniture with a little vinegar and the scratch practically disappear. IT works, just try it!!
2. Clean your microwave. Put some vinegar in a small dish in the microwave and turn it on for about 1 minute. Then wipe the inside of the microwave out immediately. It breaks up gunk and makes cleaning easy. WE all love need EASY! 😉
3. Cleaning window. Use vinegar and newspaper to get windows and mirrors streak free.
Dryer Sheets
1. Great for dusting. It picks up the dust, instead of just moving it around.
2. Used dryer sheets make great cleaning rags. Use them in the bathroom to clean the sink, tub, and even the toilet seat.
Hydrogen Peroxide
1. Cleans cutting boards. It helps kill salmonella.
2. Cleans moldy surfaces.
3. I also use it as a mouthwash when I have a sore in my mouth (“cheek bites” are the WORST!!). It is amazing at how fast it heals! (My Memaw taught me that trick.) Disclosure: I am not a doctor, so please check with your health care provider before using.
WD-40
1. Polishing my stainless steel appliances. I keep a small can under my sink and use it to polish my fridge on a weekly basis. It is AMAZING…promise!! Just spray a small amount on a rag and buff the stainless steel.
2. Removes permanent ink from most surfaces.
3. Removes marks from ceramic tile and wood floors. (Be sure to wipe clean after use.)
Baking Soda
1. Odor in the kitchen. I use it in my fridge and trashcan to ward off food odor!
2. Carpet cleaner. Just sprinkle on your carpet or rug, then vacuum. It helps deodorize.
My Favorite Combo: Baking Soda & Vinegar
1. Unclogging drains:
use a funnel to pour in 1/2 cup baking soda followed by 1 cup vinegar. When it stops foaming, flush with boiling water. Wait about five minutes, and then flush again with cold water. (My mother-in law taught me this one and it works GREAT!)
2. Refreshing Stinky Towels
Check out my post here, to find out how to get the “funky” smell out of old towels or a load you forgot in the washer a little too long. 😉
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I use all of these tricks and tips regularly, but these are only a few suggestions for these 6 products. There are literally hundreds of uses for them…just Google! 🙂
Happy Cleaning!
~Angela
Angela, How do I follow your blog? Not great computer skills.
Sheila, I just realized that the e-mail box was missing from my blog! Thanks for asking…I just fixed it! There is a section called “Connect” on the left hand side. There are different options but e-mail seems to be the best for most people. Hopefully that helps!
~Angela
Use dryer sheets for your glass shower doors. It’s quite simple, fabric softener sheets= softens hard water stains on your glass! Wet the sheets and wipe. http://www.loveshalon.com
Shalon, thanks for the tip!!!!
Okay: Used the olive oil and it worked GREAT….until my dogs discovered it and licked all of my appliances. Ewww…
Also tried the drain de-clogger because my garbage disposal drain clogged today and it worked…
I still had to plunge it a little bit but usually the hubs has to take the pipes under the sink apart because the plunging doesn’t usually work. So I’m giving this tip the credit.
Thank you for sharing. I’ve pinned it so I can refer back as needed 🙂
Jana, I don’t use olive oil anymore because I use WD-40…which works GREAT! Glad the garbage disposal trick worked!! 🙂
If you don’t have time and your toilet needs cleaning. Throw one or two denture tablets in a container with a little bit of hot water and then when they start fizzing up pour it over in your toilet and just let it sit there for a while. They also work in helping to unclog dreams and you can mix up denture tablets let them fizz and something for a bit and just about cleaning anything as well and even if you don’t have dentures ..it’s a good thing to keep some on hand. I will also drop two to three denture tablets in my dishwater.
Hi, Great ideas!!! wish I could print it without having to print 14 pages.
Sherri, thanks! I never thought about people wanting to print!? I will try to get a printable version up in the next few weeks…I’ll let you know when I do. 🙂
Great post! Would love to have you stop by my Wonderful Wednesday Blog Hop to share it 🙂
Thanks, Sinea! I be sure to stop by! 🙂
We all know it happens, a clogged tiolet. Take dish soap (wash dishes with) and put a cup into the tiolet and flush. No messy plungers!
I think your favourite cleaning combo is also many others favourite one too.
Also, WD40 may be used in a wide range of situations, but there are many better products for specific problems – like squeaking door for example and so on. I am just saying that sometimes WD40 is not enough.
Great list, I learned some new stuff. Thank you.
Jane
Thanks, Jane!
Would love to know the tip about smelly towels
Joda, here’s the link for my post about smelly towels: https://www.unexpectedelegance.com/pinterest-challenge-day-2-clean-towels/
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