With all the time we’ve spent in the house over the colder months, our homes likely aren’t reflecting the freshness of spring. To put it frankly, you likely have some deep cleaning ahead of you. Rather than going out and buying a different cleaning product for each task at hand, we’ve cultivated a list of our best cleaning remedies, all using less-harsh and fairly common elements you might already have at home. 

VINEGAR-BASED ALL-PURPOSE CLEANER

For this super basic multipurpose cleaner, all you will need to do is combine one part white vinegar and one part water in a spray bottle and shake it up! If you want to add a fresh, clean scent you can also add a few drops of a lemon, lime or orange essential oil. 

What’s it good for? 

• Windows
• Mirrors
• Countertops
• Showers
• Bathtubs

LEMON & SALT SCRUB

Who knew two ingredients could do so much? With a simple lemon and salt scrub, you can transform tarnished and rusted metal as well as those spaghetti-stained food storage containers. Just mix, scrub and rinse!

What’s it good for? 

• Polishing non-lacquered brass, steel or copper: cabinet pulls, decorative ware, fixtures, etc.
• Plasticware with stuck-on stains

BAKING SODA PASTE

Now this is a clean-all type of solution… What you will need to do is make a paste of three parts baking soda to one part water. Put that paste on whatever you are intending to clean, let it sit, scrub and rinse. Voila! Even more magical, pour that paste down the sink, drain or disposal to remove odors. 

What’s it good for? 

• Stainless steel
• Silver polish
• Deodorizing sinks, drains & garbage disposals
• Showers & bathtubs
• Toilet bowls
• Sinks
• Ovens & stovetops
• Countertops

With these hacks at hand, you’ll save some money and space under your sink, plus you’ll be one step closer to a more natural and eco-friendly household! Remember, Cambria Mortgage is your local, hometown team ready to bring a fresh perspective to your next home financing endeavor. 952-942-0110 / CambriaMortgage.com/Connect

SOURCES:

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Fann-Im, N. (2021, November 8). DIY Natural Cleaning Products. This Old House. Retrieved March 23, 2022, from https://www.thisoldhouse.com/cleaning/22759439/diy-natural-cleaning-products

Lavigne, J. (2017, May 23). Your all-natural spring cleaning guide to make your house sparkle. One Green Planet. Retrieved March 23, 2022, from https://www.onegreenplanet.org/lifestyle/natural-spring-cleaning-guide/

Smith McDonough, L. (2022, February 18). How to DIY an all-purpose cleaner that actually works. Good Housekeeping. Retrieved March 23, 2022, from https://www.goodhousekeeping.com/home/cleaning/tips/a24885/make-at-home-cleaners/