Nov 14 2008
Pocket Friendly Cleaners
I want to share a few money saving cleaning methods and tricks that I have come across over the years. Some are great if you are trying to be more enviroment consious or “going green” as I have heard it called. There are many things in our kitchens that are great natural cleaners and some will even get rid of small drain clogs.
One thing I use often is salt, I use it to clean my cast iron skillets and as a scouring powder. It takes up burnt on crud like no other cleaner I have used and if you mix a little baking soda to the mixture it helps clear the scent from the room.
If you have a clogged drain and you know its nothing major then vinegar and baking soda is perfect for the job. Pour the baking soda in and around the drainhole and then pour the vinegar on in, use enough to actually se the foam come out of the hole. Once you have loosened the clog start pouring pots of boiling water down the drain to help wash everything down.
If you have jewelry that needs cleaning then take out an old soft bristled toothbrush and some flouride free gel toothpaste and they will sparkle like new. The toothpaste is also great for slightly tarnished silver, if its been too long since their last cleaning toothpaste does not work as well. Think of it as an in between spot cleaner.
Rubbing alcohol poured into a spray bottle is an excellent streak free glass cleaner, plus it disinfects as you go. It is also a great addition to use while dusting, spray a little onto the rag and dust your non-wood surfaces(it will dry out your wood over time).
