Let's face it, the holidays are approaching, money is tight, and you need to get the house cleaned quick. Thankfully, you don't need to run out to the store and purchase expensive, toxic cleaners. You can clean, sanitize, and deodorize with many of the most common household products. Vinegar, baking soda, old toothbrushes and more are all cheap and effective ways to get your house clean and sparkly!
For many areas in the kitchen, especially you don't want to spread around toxins and other harsh chemicals where your food is, start with some club soda and baking soda. This is a great tool for stuck on crumbs, juice or tomato sauce around the kitchen. Baking soda, also, acts as a pretreatment for stains. Use an old toothbrush as a little scrub brush and get to work. Baking soda is great for deodorizing carpets- sprinkle, let sit 20 minutes, and vacuum.
Vinegar is an amazing cleaning agent that kills 90% of bacteria, mold and mildew. It's great for glass surfaces including vases, windows, and mirrors as well as counter tops and stainless steel. It's safer than ordinary glass cleaner and I find it rarely streaks. Mix three to one, water to vinegar in a recycled spray bottle. Use the same mixture for cleaning out the fridge to deodorize safely. Put in an open box of baking soda in the fridge and change monthly to maintain that freshness.
Using lemons wedges and citrus peels to freshen and clean is also cheap and easy. Use dried fruit in your kitchen cabinets to eliminate "musty" smells. Lemon juice is incredible at removing stuck on food, bathroom scum, and toilet bowl rings. It adds a naturally fresh smell everywhere you use it!
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