I hate cleaning. Like hate. I’m terrible at keeping up. Our house has a magnet that attracts dirt, mud, grime and all the yucky things. Does yours? But I also don’t love the commercial cleaners because I haven’t found one that works super well for me.
Now, I use easy, homemade things mostly that get the job done. Think things your grandma would have used.
FRUIT/VEGETABLE WASH
Do you just use water? “They”, whoever they are, say that there is a waxy coat on most of the fruit and vegetables that we need to get off. I have no idea if this is true or not. However, I do think our fruits and vegetables last longer when I was them in this cleaner.
I mix one part vinegar to one part water. Put it in a spray bottle and have ready. I use this on all our fruits and veggies. I put everything in strainers and spray generously, leave sit for 5 ish minutes (or 20 when I forget), then thoroughly rinse. Then I prepare them so whatever it is, is ready to eat. Tops off strawberries, bite size pieces, etc.
HOUSE CLEANER
The only thing I use on any surface (besides wood and floors) is vinegar and dawn dish soap. It works SO much better for bathroom scum, cleaning countertops, the stovetops, etc. than anything I have found. The secret though is heating the vinegar first. I know it’s weird, but for real do it! Try it! You’ll be convinced. Heat the vinegar for roughly 30 seconds then mix with a few tablespoons of Dawn dish soap. Then spray it on whatever surface, let is sit for a bit, then scrub it off. Seriously, it works!
What are your cleaning hacks?
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