4 hacks to use when cleaning your bathroom
You don't need expensive cleaning products to keep your home fresh, some vinegar and bicarbonate of soda will take you a long way.
Moving away from harsh detergents in your home doesn't have to be complicated.
While it does involve a shift in mindset, the benefits will help save you money and help you transition into an environmentally friendly household.
Have you ever fallen for the infomercials and bought expensive products to eliminate the musty smells in your clothing or the streaks on your shower door? Here's a not-so-hidden secret—vinegar, bicarbonate of soda, and lemon work wonders.
Here are four hacks to use when cleaning your bathroom.
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1. Sprinkle bicarbonate of soda on your towels before washing. This helps remove musty odours and leaves your towels feeling fresh.
2. Add bicarbonate of soda and some dishwashing liquid to half a lemon and rub onto basin hardware (this also works for your kitchen taps). This helps prevent hard water marks.
3. Mix warm water, vinegar, and dish soap in a spray bottle. Spray onto your shower glass, rub with a sponge, rinse, and squeegee off excess water. You will be surprised by the results.
4. Remove your shower head for a deep clean. Fill a bucket with warm water and vinegar and soak the shower head. When you remove it from the water and wipe it off, this gives it an extra shine.
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With more people using household staples in their cleaning routine, cleaning doesn't have to be something feared anymore.
A research study revealed that cleaning your home and workspace can help reduce stress and anxiety.
What will you clean today to manage your stress?
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