From Grime to Tarnish, these Natural Cleaning Solutions Actually Work 2

Essential oils

Consisting of the extraction of plants, some essential oils can kill bacteria and mold. As they tend to be very strong, you need not go overboard either. In fact, some oils like peppermint are so potent, that one drop of oil is equivalent to 30 cups of peppermint tea.

 

Combs and brushes: Soak combs and brushes in an essential oil blend for about 20 minutes, by filling a container with 1 1/2 cups water, 1/2 cup distilled white vinegar and 20 drops tea-tree, lavender or eucalyptus oil. 

 

Scuffed floors: Just apply two to four drops of tea-tree oil to the spots, wiping any excess oil with a cloth and rubbing it in distilled white vinegar. 

 

Toothpaste  

Standard toothpaste (paste not gel, free from tartar control and whitening), combined with a mild detergent and an antibacterial agent make a potent stain-fighter.

 

Tarnished silverware: Add a dab of toothpaste on a soft cloth and rub it onto the tarnish, then rinse with water and dry with a clean cloth.

Cooking oils

 

 

Vegetable and plant based oils are great cleaning alternatives, particularly olive and sunflower oil which may be used to dislodge dirt, diminish scratches and imperfections as well as hydrate wood that has aged or dried out from exposure to the sun. 

 

Cast iron pans: Use vegetable oils to make a scrubbing paste by combing them with a teaspoon of coarse salt. This easy blend may be used to combat cooked-on debris, which can then be rinsed off with hot water. 

 

Leather shoes: First, wipe away any dirt with a damp cloth, then add a drop of vegetable oil to a soft cloth, rubbing the surface to remove scuff marks. Make your shoes shine by buffing them with a chamois cloth. 

 

Borax  

Borax can be used alongside your detergents, making your load cleaner. As it is rather alkaline, borax may also be used to kill mold and fungus.

Pots and pans: Borax may be rubbed into cookware with a damp sponge, then rinsed well. 

 

Toilet: Just pour borax in the bowl, letting it sit overnight. In the morning, swish the bowl a few times with a toilet brush and flush.  

 

Baking and washing soda

Also known as sodium bicarbonate and sodium carbonate, absorbs odors. Word of caution: when handling washing soda, wear rubber gloves.

 

Garage floors (and other concrete surfaces): Pour washing soda on top of oily and greasy spots, sprinkling with water until a paste forms. Let it stand overnight, then the next day scrub with a damp brush, hose it down and wipe clean. 

 

Grills and barbecue utensils: Tough grease stains may be removed by dipping a moist stiff-bristled brush in washing soda, and scrubbing away.

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From Grime to Tarnish, these Natural Cleaning Solutions Actually Work 1

Common household items like salt and baking soda could be used to tackle countless chores around the home, in fact, you wouldn't believe just how much you could get done around the house with these cheap and widely available items.

Lemons

A fantastic cleaning agent that can be used to remove dirt and rust stains (due to its acidic nature). Cleaning with lemons becomes especially effective when mixed with salt, making an excellent paste.

 

Countertops: Cut a lemon in half and dip it in baking soda, using it to clean over a countertop, then wipe with a wet sponge and dry. Lemons should not be used on delicate stone, like marble or on stainless steel as it may cause discoloring. 

 

 Dishes: This fantastic alternative may be used alongside your dishwashing detergent, increasing its grease-cutting power. Simply add a teaspoon of lemon juice.

Liquid Castile Soap  

This plant-based soap is effective at loosening grime and dirt from surfaces. It is gentler too, so it won't leave the surfaces looking dull or damaged. 

 

Sinks, showers, tubs and ceramic tiles: This soap may be used to create a homemade soft scrubber by combining 1 tablespoon with 1/3 cup baking soda. 

 

Stovetop and vent hood: A few squirts of liquid Castile soap mixed with 2 cups hot water can be used to clean the stovetop, burners and vent hood, cutting through accumulated grease.  

 

Table salt

If anything in your house needs a little polish, salt's granular texture makes for a beneficial cleaning agent. Any type of salt may be used, including sea or kosher salt, but table salt will be your cheapest option.

 Spills in the oven: Don't you just hate it when that casserole bubbles over when you take it out of the oven? A great way to clean the mess up without having to scrub your oven tray is to pour salt on the spill to soak it up. Once the oven has cooled down, wipe with a damp sponge. 

 

Vinegar 

The benefits of cleaning with vinegar are plentiful, as it has the ability to wipe out tarnish, soap scum, mineral deposits and other grimy substances. Its acidic nature also creates an environment that inhibits the growth of mold, mildew and some bacteria such as E. coli and salmonella.

 

Drains: Use vinegar to clean drains and the pipes they are attached to by pouring the liquid down the drain. After about 30 minutes, flush with cold water.

 

 Floors: 1/4 cup vinegar, added to a bucket of warm water may be used to clean almost any type of floor, except marble, as it can scratch it, or wood, as it can strip it. 

 

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Damage free stamp removal

 Easily remove a stamp from an envelope without ruining the stamp or the envelope by using your microwave . Put a few drops of water on the stamp and microwave the envelope for 20 seconds. The stamp should peel off without any damage.

 

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Save time sloaking food overnight

 If you spot a recipe that says soaking overnight, use this shortcut. Place the food in a bowl with a pinch of soda bicarbonate, cover with water, heat it for 10 minutes on high power. Let it sit for 30 minutes, you've saved yourself soaking food overnight.

 

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23 Uses For Your Coffee Filters!

Did you know that other than making coffee, a good coffee filter has many other uses? Well, we sure as heck didn't. From cleaning your home to preserving food, these little paper filters are surprisingly useful, and you’d do well to keep a box in the house.

1. Consider placing a coffee filter in your cast-iron skillet. The filter will absorb moisture and prevent it from rusting. 

 

 2. Keep your kids’ (and your) hands clean and non-sticky by pushing a popsicle stick through the middle, turning it into a makeshift drip guard.

3. Protect your china by placing a coffee filter between each dish. The filter will prevent each dish from scratching the others, keeping your good dishes in great condition for years.

 

 4. If you break the cork while opening a wine bottle, you can filter the wine through a coffee filter.

 

5. Clean glass surfaces and chrome. Coffee filters are lint-free so they'll leave windows and other glossy surfaces sparkling. 

 

6. Use coffee filters as blotting paper for pressed flowers. Place the flowers between two coffee filters and put the coffee filters in a phone book. The filters will quicken the process up by absorbing the liquids in the flower.

7. You can use your coffee filter to polish leather shoes. The waxy side of the filter is great for removing scuffs. 

 

8. Weigh chopped foods. If your recipe calls for a certain amount of chopped ingredient, place it in a coffee filter and put it on a kitchen scale.

9. Stop the soil from leaking out of a plant pot. By lining a plant pot with a coffee filter, you prevent the soil from going through the drainage holes. 

 

10. If you’re going to eat tacos, but want to avoid the mess, hold them with a coffee filter and enjoy your Mexican delight.

11. Cover bowls or dishes when cooking in the microwave. Coffee filters make excellent covers and prevent splatter. Best of all, they’re disposable. 

 

 

 12. Frying something? Use coffee filters to absorb excess grease by lining a plate with them, then place the fried food on it

13. Serving light snacks? You can use coffee filters as bowls, saving you a lot of time on cleanup afterwards. 

 

 

14. Do you like sewing or making embroideries? Use a filter as an easy-to-tear backing when embroidering or appliqueing soft fabrics.

15. To get rid of unpleasant smells in your shoes, closet, or fridge, put some baking soda in a coffee filter and place the filter in the offending spot overnight. 

 

16. If you want to make clear soup stock, use a filter to separate the liquid from the other ingredients.

17. Want to freshen up clothes that have been in storage for a long time? Put them in the drier with a coffee filter that was soaked with a few drops of your favorite essential oil. 

 

18. No spoon rest? Use a coffee filter while cooking, and then use it to clean up small counter spills.

19. Coffee filters can be turned into tea bags. Simply fill them with your choice of leaves and fold them. 

 

20. Painting your nails but ran out of cotton balls? Coffee filters make for the perfect replacement.

21. Use them to sprout seeds. Simply dampen the coffee filter, put the seeds inside, fold it and place it into a zip-lock plastic bag until they sprout. 

 

22. If you tend to get cut while shaving, you can use a coffee filter to absorb the blood. They’re more absorbent than tissue paper and more durable than toilet paper.

23. Hate it when your sandwiches get soggy? Place a coffee filter in the same bag and enjoy a fresh, delicious sandwich.

 

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to poach an eff in microwave

 Boil  water in the kettle and pour it in the microwave safe bowl, add a dash of vinegar and an egg, Lightly pierce the yolk with a toothpick and cover the bowl with a long wrap. Microwave on full power for 30 seconds and remove. Remove the bowl, gently turn the egg over, cook for another 20 seconds on full power,

 

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To peel garlic easily in mirowave

 Heat garlic for 15 seconds, it removes moisture, that gets trapped  between the skin, making it easier

For tomatoes and peaches , heat the fruit for 30 seconds on high, let it sit for 2 minutes. After 2 minutes, it becomes easier to peel., it should slip off easily

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Steam veges

 Thick-skinned vegetables like potatoes, squash and tomatoes can he cooked in the microwave, but often explode because\ steam gets trapped .

To avoid this, prock the vege with knife or fork before you can begin 

cooking, so the steam can escape.

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Tear-free onion experience,

 Avoid tearing up with the new onion trick. Simply trim the ends and heat the onion on full power for 30 seconds.

 

 

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Restore crystalised honey to liquid

 When your honey had crystalized, your microwave can restore to its liquid form. 

Remove the lid and using 50 % of your microwave power, heat the jar for 2 minutes, the honey should liquidize once again.

 

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Make in instant hot compressnin microwave

 Instead of waiting for your hot water to run or keep your kettle to boil,  place a wet hand towel or washcloth in the microwave on high for 1 minute, you'll get an instant hot compress when it rings !

 

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No more lumpy sugar

 Brown sugar can become an intractable lump.

If this happens, keep a dampened paper towel in the microwave with the sugar and microwave for 2-30 seconds, the sugar will come our soft.

 

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How to clean your microwave easily

 Often when we cook in the microwave, food can get stuck to the sides of the microwave. 

If this happens, place a glass bowl of water with a drop of vinegar in it, and heat for 5 minutes, your microwave will steam up, it will be easy to wipe away the gunk collected in it.

 

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Soda Drink

Ingredients for soda drink: 

 

Sparkling water - 4 cups 

 

Cucumbers - 3 (sliced lengthwise) 

 

Red bell pepper - 1 (sliced lengthwise) 

 

Lemon - 1 (sliced) 

 

Fresh mint leaves - as needed 

 

Lime zest - from 1 lime 

 

Lime juice - from 1 lime 

 

Lemon juice - from 2 lemons 

 

Method of preparing the soda drink: Combine all ingredients in a pitcher and enjoy with ice.

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