Cleaning Hacks Using Cheap Products You Already Have

Warm weather is here, which means opening the windows, letting in the fresh air, and its a good time for clearing away all the dirt and grime that has accumulated around your home. Don’t worry about making a trip to the store for cleaning supplies. There is no need to purchase expensive specialty cleaning solutions when you can easily use the cheap products you already have in the house.

Clean and Disinfect With Bleach

Bleach can be used for much more than brightening your whites in the laundry room or removing mold and mildew in the bathroom. Need to get rid of that you moss growing on your roof?  Mix a solution of half bleach and half water, then use a spray bottle to apply it to the moss to kill it. You can also use a bleach and water solution to clean your lawn or patio furniture and disinfect trash cans.

Bleach can also be used to sanitize cutting boards, especially those you have used to cut meat. Wash with dish soap, then add two teaspoons of bleach to some water. Plastic cutting boards can be left to soak overnight if you wish, but wood cutting boards should only be washed and rinsed.Use Vinegar for More Than Windows

Most people know white vinegar is great for cleaning windows, but you can also use it to clean blinds. Soak a cloth in vinegar and wipe away any dust that has accumulated. You can remove hard water build-up from shower heads by pouring some vinegar into a plastic bag, securing it around the shower head with a rubber band, and allowing it to soak.

Stains and odor in carpets? Vinegar can work like a miracle to eliminate both. Add two cups of water, one teaspoon of baking soda, and one tablespoon of white vinegar to a spray bottle and shake to mix. Spray, let it sit for a short time and blot with a towel to remove excess moisture.