Grandma’s Ways for Modern Days: Cleaning Secrets

Our 15 thrifty and natural solutions will save you money and contribute to a healthier, cleaner home.

Get the grout out! Bid farewell to bathroom mould with a homemade paste. Bicarbonate of soda and white vinegar work wonders. With a bit of patience and a scrub, your bathroom sealant will look brand new.

Toilet TLC: Forget abrasive cleaners. Opt for a can of fizzy cola to tackle hard water marks in your toilet bowl. Let it sit, scrub away, and revel in a sparkling, eco-friendly result.

Dishwasher Loading Tips: Add scrunched foil for sparkling cutlery and use white vinegar as a rinse aid for machine cleaning.

Stainless Steel Shine: Reveal the brilliance of stainless-steel appliances with a mix of olive oil and vinegar. Apply the concoction with a soft cloth, and watch as smudges disappear, leaving a pristine shine.

Wooden Furniture Elixir: Nourish wooden furniture with equal parts olive oil and lemon juice. Wipe the mixture onto surfaces and witness a natural glow while the lemon adds a subtle, fresh scent.

Treasure Your Towels: Don’t waste money on kitchen papers; invest in some hardy absorbent cloths that you can clean with, then stick them in the washing machine when needed.

Microwave Magic: Tired of battling microwave stains? Fill a bowl with water and add a few slices of lemon. Microwave for five minutes, and let the steam loosen the grime. Wipe away effortlessly for a spotless interior.

Shiny Taps: Combat water stains on taps with a simple solution. Rub a cut lemon over the fixtures, let it sit for a few minutes, and then rinse. The acid works wonders for removing mineral deposits.

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