Are you tired of spending so much money on cleaning supplies? Need some tips on how to use products you already have on hand to get those stains out of your clothes? Here are a few things to keep in mind when keeping things clean around the house.
The Power of Vinegar
Did you know that Vinegar has more uses than just in the kitchen? You can use vinegar for cooking, cleaning, gardening, laundry, health, pets, and even automotive solutions. Have you ever found yourself scrubbing the top of the refrigerator in order to get that sticky grime off? The magic cleaner is vinegar.
By using a paper towel or cloth and full strength white distilled vinegar, you will find it will wipe right off. Problem solved.
So next time you are at the grocery store, pick up that huge jug of white vinegar. They often cost under $3 and you can clean your whole house with it. It’s an inexpensive and easy way to save money. For more ways to use vinegar check out 1001 uses for vinegar. It will blow your mind.
Fabric Softener Saver
Want to make your liquid fabric softener go a little further? Simply take your go to liquid fabric softener and soak an old hand towel or flour cloth in it over night overnight. After 8-12 hours of soaking, wring it out and throw it in your next load of laundry. This one, soaked cloth will easily last you 30-40 loads of laundry.
This will help you to stretch out the fabric softener use and it will enable you to become less wasteful. What a great way to save money, and keep your clothes smelling fresh with your favorite scent.
Homemade Dishwashing Soap
Do you get bored of the same lemon fresh scent of dishwashing soap? Here is a great way to not just save money, but create dishwashing soap that fits your current mood of what you scent you are liking at the time. All you have to do is mix the following ingredients and the outcome will be great smelling, effective dishwashing soap:
- 3 Tablespoons liquid castile soap (i.e. Dr Bronner’s)
- 2 cups hot water
- 2 teaspoons glycerin
- 10 drops of essential oil
Add all ingredients into an empty squeeze bottle…shake…shake…shake…and there you have your homemade dishwashing soap.
All – Purpose Cleaner
Need a cleaner that will work on any surface? This would be a go to cleaner to make to cut down on your monthly expenses on all the different types of cleaners you might use around the house from floors to walls, toilets to mirrors. Make this solution and you will be set.
- 2 Tablespoons ammonia
- 1 Teaspoon dish detergent
- 2 cups rubbing alcohol
- 4 drops food coloring – optional
- 3 drops of essential oil
Measure all ingredients into an empty, clean gallon jug. Fill to top with hot water. Then pour into a spray bottle. Now you have made your very own all purpose cleaner.
Hope these few tips help you save some money on your family budget. Happy Cleaning!
By Michelle, Free Stuff Finder Contributor
