Sometimes I need to clean something in my house but I don't have the particular product for it. For instance, the other day I had to get an ink stain out of my sweater and I had NO idea how to do it without a dry cleaner. A few months before that, I struggled with trying to find just the right product to clean some very, very dirty oven racks.
Apparently, though, all I really had to do was look at some products that I already had in my home! Making your own cleaning supplies is easier than you'd think and, with these 5 super easy DIY products to clean your home in a pinch, there's a few places where you can save money AND get the best cleaning done in the process.
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Hair spray Will Clean Ink Stains
Here’s how: What will you need? Nothing special — just hair spray. Basically, you'll want to flood the fresh stain with an aerosol-type spray. Leave on for about 10 minutes, then toss the garment into the wash, using cool water. For ink stains on carpet, you can still use this tip, but you'll want to blot the stain using paper towels after each spray.
Instructions courtesy of Stylelist.com.
Fabric Softener Makes Febreze
Here’s how: I changed their recipe up a bit to refill my existing 32 oz. Febreze Spray Bottle: 1/8 Cup of Your Favorite Fabric Softener, 2 Tablespoons Baking Soda, Hot Tap Water. Fill the Bottle to the Top. Shake it up in your spray bottle and you're ready to go and fight those stinky dog odors!
Instructions courtesy of Fake It Frugal.
Lemon Juice to Wash Aluminum Cookware
Here’s how: A wonderful person left me a sweet note telling me that a professional chef uses lemon juice and salt to clean their aluminum cookware…if it's good enough for a chef, it's worth giving a shot!
Instructions courtesy of In This Crazy Life.
Dawn-Soaked Clean Oven Racks
Here’s how: 1. Soak oven racks in bathtub with hot water, 8 dryer sheets (any brand), & ½ cup of Dawn overnight. Watch build up fall right off! 2. Use dryer sheets to remove any remaining build up.
Instructions courtesy of Picklee.
White Vinegar to Degrease Dishwasher
Here’s How: Place a dishwasher-safe cup filled with plain white vinegar on the top rack of the dishwasher. Using the hottest water available, run the dishwasher through a cycle – except for the cup of vinegar, the dishwasher needs to be empty. The vinegar will help to wash away the loose, greasy grime, sanitizes, and helps remove the musty odor. If you don’t have any white vinegar, you may substitute a packet of unsweetened lemonade mix in the soap cup. Don’t experiment with other flavors as they may stain the inside of your dishwasher.
Instructions courtesy of One Good Thing.
