It‘s time for a complete overhaul of our approach to cleaning our home. All those expensive cleaning products, laundry detergent, dish soap and even floor cleaners, can easily be replaced with natural, homemade products. So today we continue the series by sharing more hints and tips on how to do everyday chores in an inexpensive alternative natural way.
PERMANENT MARKER REMOVAL (for walls and wood surfaces)
Put a dab of white toothpaste on a damp washcloth or paper towel and gently rub the area. You may need to rub for a while (5 minutes) to remove all of it. Then clean it off with a damp cloth. Repeat as needed.
RUST REMOVAL
Rust spots on your knives. Try these suggestions.
- Soak your knives in lemon juice for a few minutes. Scrub gently with the abrasive side of a sponge and you will have beautiful knives.
- Make a paste of salt, cream of tartar and lemon juice. Apply this paste to the rust, let it dry, then brush and buff the rusted spot.
- Wrap a paper towel soaked in vinegar around the knives. Leave it for a few hours
SANITISING SPONGES
Soak your sponges in a 1:1 solution of 3 % hydrogen peroxide and warm tap water. Let the sponge soak for 15 - 30 minutes to kill the germs, then rinse well.
SILVER CLEANER
Add 1 tsp. salt and 1 tsp. baking soda to a sink full of hot water. Put your silver in the sink and stir/mix for 2-5 minutes, then rinse and dry. Your silver will look like new.
(all photos from Pixabay)
I am offering a safe and natural alternative to conventional treatment, but these recipes, ideas and treatment should not be misconstrued or substituted for medical advice. Please always proceed with caution and test it first on a small area, or in small quantities, if you are uncertain. Should you suspect that you or your animal have a medical problem, I urge you to seek professional advice.
