When it comes to cleaning chores usage of special detergents is not always needed. There are several strong agents used in cleaning services hiding in your home which you might not be aware of.
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All-Purpose (Plain) Flour - Commonly used in cooking, all-purpose (plain) flour is also handy in cleaning, polishing, and as a base in pest extermination preparations.
Art-Gum Eraser - A good-quality eraser used around the home to rub away marks from walls, fabrics and other surfaces.
Baby Oil - A light, gentle oil, useful for removing stains from the skin and polishing delicate surfaces.
Baking Powder - A mix of baking soda (bicarbonate of soda) and cream of tartar, this powder is useful not only in cooking, but also in cleaning china and glassware.
Baking Soda (Bicarbonate of Soda) - This is a powder that is mildly alkaline, and is therefore useful for neutralizing mid acids. It can be used as a versatile cleaner, stain remover and deodorizer.
Borax - This is a mineral salt that occurs naturally. It is a combination of boric and soda, and has bleaching qualities. When dissolved in water, borax forms an alkaline antiseptic solution, and is useful as a disinfectant, detergent and water softener.
Bran - Not only good as a breakfast cereal, bran is also good for cleaning collars in animal deterrent preparations.
Citric Acid - An organic acid derived from citrus fruits and available as a powder. It is useful in removing deodorant stains from clothing.
Cornstarch (Cornflour) - This common flour is useful in removing stains from clothing and in polishing.
Cream of Tartar - This is mildly acidic powder, commonly combined with baking powder. It is used to lift a variety of stains from such surfaces as marble, carpet, kitchenware and washables.
Laundry Detergent (Powder & Liquid) - Laundry detergent is useful not only in the laundry, but for spot-removing stains from fabric, furnishings and other surfaces.
Lavender Essential Oil - Distilled from the levender flower, pure levender oil not only leaves a lovely fresh fragrance when added to cleaning products, but also has antibacterial properties of its own.
Lemons - The acidic nature of this fruit makes its juice very useful as a mild bleach, disinfectant and cleaning agent. Its efficiency and strength are anchanced when used with baking soda (bikarbonate of soda). Readily available from the supermarket or produce market.
Mustard - This condiment is useful in removing ink stains from fabrics.
Nail Polish (Clear) - This clear varnish, while normally used for protecting fingernails and coloured nail polish from cracking, is also great for mending tears in fabrics and stockings.
Nail Polish Remover - This usually acetone-based liquid is very useful for removing nail polish, glue and other stains from a variety of surfaces.
Olive Oil - An oil pressed from olives, olive oil is very useful as a cleaning and polishing agent, especially for wood and cane.
Powdered Milk - Powdered milk is handy around the home for washing delicate fabrics sucha as lace curtains, and delicate surfaces such as piano keys.
Salt - This white, crystalline powder has an abrasive action, and is particularly useful for cleaning and removing all kinds of food and drink stains.
Shaving Cream - Shaving cream is also versatile around the home and can be used to clean diverse surfaces, such as diamond and the fringes of blinds.
Sour Milk - Sour or off milk is useful around the home to remove ink and mildew stains from carpet and other washable fabrics. Leave milk unrefrigerated or out in the sun to sour it.
Starch (Powdered) - Starch is found in various vegetables and made into a powder. It is commonly used in adhesives and to stiffen fabrics.
Tailor's Chalk (French Chalk) - This is a soft type of limestone used by tailors to mark material.
Toothpaste - Toothpaste has more uses around the home than for cleaning teeth. It is also useful for cleaning painted, vinyl or plastic surfaces; diamonds; and other jewelry.
Vinegar - White & Malt (Brown) - This common cooking ingredient is equally versatile as a cleaner. Its mildy acidic properties make it useful to neutralize grease stains, fight mold, and to act as a disinfectant, bleach and deodorizer. Use white vinegar for preparations on light coloured fabrics or surfaces, and malt (brown) vinegar on darker coloured fabrics or surfaces.
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