Common House Hold Items; Extraordinary Uses! by Genevieve P.
Let’s face it; there is a solution for everything these days! A solvent for this, or a cream for that! “Miracle-working” products line the shelves of every store and shop out there! The catch? Those magical items often cost a pretty penny, and then some! So, how does one get the same effects and save the extra money for more enjoyable purchases? Never fear! Many ways to forgo those overbearing prices can be found in your very own home! Here are just a few said items, many of which you likely have already, and their incredible secret uses and powers! Distilled White Vinegar White vinegar is, by far, the most versatile solution out there — ideally, used as a cleaner! From anything to refreshing towels to those super hard to get carpet stains that even the expensive cleaners seem to have trouble getting. Fresh home and saving money? Always a plus! You can easily grab a large bottle for less than $5 at most every store! Here are just a few tried and true uses that you can do around your home on Spring Cleaning Day!
Carpets looking a bit worn and need some love? You have a toddler that LOVES to dump juice and make other stains on your floors? (Oh, hey, me too! Bless her trouble-starting little heart!) Have no fear! Just grab yourself a nice bucket, and put into it 1 cup white vinegar, a good squirt of Dawn Dish Soap (the blue stuff!), and fill with hot water (ratio 1 part vinegar : 4 parts water is usually). Get yourself a microfiber towel/rag. Now, with a little good ol’ fashion elbow grease, rub those nasty stains right out! Okay, stains are gone, but the carpet still looks a bit dulled and needs love? Take the same mix of vinegar/water (dish soap optional, but not needed), a spray bottle, and a push broom. Spritz all over carpet and rub it in. Your carpets are going to brighten right up! Worried about stinky vinegar smell? Never hurts to add a few drops of your favorite essential oils for a lovely fresh scent! Does it seem like no matter how many times you have tried, your bath towels just aren’t as fluffy as they used to be?
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