Most of us do not want to add strong chemical to our cleaning regimes, preferring eco-friendly cleaning options. Here at Budget Maids, we use environmentally-friendly cleaning solutions but we have some useful tips for you…
Use a coffee filter for easy glass or mirror cleaning. A clean coffee filter works magically on glass, making it sparkle free in no time.
Make a natural cleaning product that will work for your whole home. Mix four tablespoons of baking soda with two pints of warm water and you have a solution you can use for everything. From cleaning the sinks and showers to kitchen surfaces, floors and more.
Eco-friendly solutions for vacuuming
Use panty hose to stop your vacuum cleaner sucking up coins. An old pair of tights (panty hose) can be placed over the nozzle and stop your vacuum cleaner sucking up coins, hair clips and other objects which can damage your machine.
Use baby oil to lift marks and fingerprints from stainless steel. You can use baby oil to remove marks and fingerprints from stainless steel hoods, sinks and other items. Put it on a microfiber cloth and rub in.
Take an old toothbrush to the grouting. Got tiles in your bathroom? An old toothbrush will get into those nooks and crannies. Stick the head in boiling water first to sterilize it. It’s also great for reaching areas around taps and drains that a sponge or cloth can’t.
Smelly sneakers
Use baking soda to freshen up sneakers. Ooh, the whiff of sneakers and trainers, especially in hot weather. Pop them on the porch and sprinkle the insides with a little banking soda. Voila, aroma free the next day.
Use sage and white vinegar to make a natural air freshener. Those plug-ins and sprays pack a hefty chemical punch. Instead, if you mix one part white vinegar to two parts water and some fresh sage leaves you get a nice, natural solution that isn’t too pungent.
Clean white sneakers with toothpaste. If mud and dirt has made those shoes more off-white than white, scrub them with toothpaste. Whiteness restored!
Lemon juice
Clean your chopping boards with lemon juice. Is your chopping board stained? Peppers or meat that has paprika added (chorizo, for instance) is difficult to shift. Rub the stain with a mixture of lemon juice and salt and it should lift.
Shine your silver with toothpaste. Silver cleaners can be pretty toxic. Instead, toothpaste does a brilliant job. Use it for any cutlery, silver plate or jewelry. Mix with a little water, rub in and then rinse and dry.
Use a cleaning company that chooses eco-friendly cleaning products and will clean your hose from top to bottom in no time! Budget Maids offers a cost-effective cleaning service in Oakton, Reston, Columbia, Potomac, Arlington, Olney and more.
