They say home is where the heart is, and it’s only right that we keep it clean by getting rid of dust and stop all the breeding ground for germs. Living in Singapore, keeping your homes spick and span is easy by purchasing cleaning products conveniently from the supermarket. But did you know most of these products contain harsh chemicals that may be hazardous to the little ones? Get creative by making your cleaning products at home with these budget-friendly cleaning tips.
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1. Deep Clean and Deodorise Your Toilet Bowl
You’ll need:
• ½ cup baking soda
• 1 cup white vinegar
• Few drops of essential oil
• 1 spray bottle
• 1 toilet brush
• 1 cleaning cloth
Most cleaning solution contains hydrochloric acid which can be harmful to your nose and throat. Develop your own cleaning solution by mixing one cup of white vinegar and ½ teaspoon of essential oil (optional). Spray on your toilet seat, base, lid and in the bowl itself. Then add ½ cup of baking soda and get scrubbing. Once done, wipe your toilet bowl with the cleaning cloth.
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2. Kitchen Sink Drain
You’ll need:
• ½ cup baking soda
• 1 cup white vinegar
• Several cups of boiling water
• 1 whole lemon
Pour half baking soda and white vinegar down your drain – you should hear a fizzing sound from this mixture. After 3 to 5 minutes, pour boiling water down the drain. Squeeze one whole lemon for the final step, as this removes all the funky smell from the drain.
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3. Glass Window Cleaner
You’ll need:
• ½ cup white vinegar
• ¼ cup rubbing alcohol with 70% concentration
• 1 or 2 drops of orange essential oil for smell (optional)
• 1 spray bottle
Mix all ingredients and pour the solution into a spray bottle for convenience. Avoid cleaning your windows on a hot day, as that would evaporate the solution almost immediately. For mirrors, spray onto a kitchen towel or cloth first before wiping. This solution will come in handy the next time you scrub down your windows or mirrors.
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4. Removing Stubborn Grease from Pots and Pans
You’ll need:
• 1 spatula
• A few cups of water
• Baking soda
Cooking up a storm for your loved ones is always satisfying, seeing them enjoy the spread of food cooked by you. But, what’s not fun is when you’re left with a pile of stubborn greasy cookware! For a budget-friendly way to solve this, fill the pots and pans with hot water and let them sit overnight.
The next morning, remove all the gunk with a flat spatula. If there are still stubborn stains, add the baking soda and let it sit for a few hours and remove them, again using the flat spatula.
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5. Removing Mildew and Soap Remnants from Your Shower
You’ll need:
• ¼ cup of liquid dish soap
• ¼ cup of white vinegar
• 1 spray bottle
• 1 cleaning sponge
• A few cups of water
Showering is supposed to make you feel clean, but it’s hard if your shower is full of mildew and soap remnants. To eradicate these nauseating and icky feelings, just follow these simple steps. Heat ¼ cup of white vinegar and then mix it with ¼ cup of liquid dish soap – pour the solution in a spray bottle for convenience. Thoroughly spray your shower, in all the nooks and crannies. Let the solution sit for 45 minutes. Using a sponge and water, rinse the solution away and you’ll be left with a sparkling clean shower.
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