{"id":10856,"date":"2013-08-01T09:09:08","date_gmt":"2013-08-01T09:09:08","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.homechunk.com\/?p=10856"},"modified":"2020-05-22T11:55:48","modified_gmt":"2020-05-22T11:55:48","slug":"tips-for-green-cleaning-success","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/stg-httpsdrpremcom-staging.kinsta.cloud\/guide\/tips-for-green-cleaning-success\/","title":{"rendered":"Tips for green cleaning success"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"4af0d39e3ff1bdbae5976e2330eb4205\" data-index=\"1\" style=\"float: none; margin:10px 0 10px 0; text-align:center;\">\n<script async src=\"https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js\"><\/script>\r\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\"\r\n     style=\"display:block; text-align:center;\"\r\n     data-ad-layout=\"in-article\"\r\n     data-ad-format=\"fluid\"\r\n     data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-9477973674766713\"\r\n     data-ad-slot=\"8885944693\"><\/ins>\r\n<script>\r\n     (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\r\n<\/script>\n<\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif\">Summer is here and what better time to clear your household of dust and dirt so it looks at its best? Winter is still some way off and if\u00a0you&#8217;ve\u00a0already got\u00a0<\/span><a style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif\" href=\"https:\/\/www.homeserve.com\/insurance\/boiler-heating-insurance-comparison\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">policies such as boiler insurance<\/a><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif\">\u00a0in place then now might the time to spend any extra cash you\u2019re managing to save on energy bills elsewhere.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif\">Natural sunlight can help the process of cutting bills and is usually a welcome addition to a home, but it also shows off dusty and dirty areas a little more than you might be used to. But before you rush off to the shops to pick up a trolley full of cleaning products, it might be worth considering the harmful impact these can have on the environment. Many items sold on supermarket shelves can prove expensive and contain loads of chemicals, so here are a few eco-friendly options you might like to try.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif\">Make rags and wash cloths<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif\">Before you start scrubbing, it\u2019s worth checking your wardrobes to find any old t-shirts you have lying around that could be cut up to make cleaning rags. These can easily be washed and re-used time and time again and save you from purchasing cloths and dusters. If you do decide to buy-in items, remember these too can be used again by simply putting them in the washing machine next time your put a load in.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif\">Add more salt<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif\">When it comes to salt in your diet you\u2019re probably used to hearing that it should be cut out whenever possible. However, in terms of cleaning your property its use should be encouraged &#8211; as it\u2019s able to tackle grime in a number of ways. Mix it up with a little vinegar and bring shine to sinks, work surfaces, tiles and glass. It may leave a bit of a whiff in the air, but it\u2019s nothing opening the window can\u2019t sort and at least you\u2019ll know it\u2019s non toxic. In fact, there are\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.care2.com\/greenliving\/47-smart-uses-for-salt.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">many others ways salt can be used<\/a>\u00a0so it\u2019s always worth having in your store cupboard.<\/span><\/p><div class=\"4af0d39e3ff1bdbae5976e2330eb4205\" data-index=\"2\" style=\"float: none; margin:10px 0 10px 0; text-align:center;\">\n<script async src=\"https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js\"><\/script>\r\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\"\r\n     style=\"display:block; text-align:center;\"\r\n     data-ad-layout=\"in-article\"\r\n     data-ad-format=\"fluid\"\r\n     data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-9477973674766713\"\r\n     data-ad-slot=\"8885944693\"><\/ins>\r\n<script>\r\n     (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\r\n<\/script>\n<\/div>\n\n<p><b><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif\">Get the lemon juice out<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif\">Lemon juice not only smells great but is also an effective disinfectant, making it great for use in the kitchen. Use it to shift limescale from your sink and give worktops a sparkle and for tougher-to-clean spots add some warm water and baking soda. Be sure to wipe down with a damp cloth to avoid stickiness.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif\">Throw some baking soda in the mix<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif\">If your property has developed an unwanted smell then it could be neutralized with a little baking soda. Sprinkle some over your carpet before cleaning, or place a cup inside your dishwasher and you should find any lingering odors are soon removed. Its uses don\u2019t stop there either as it\u2019s a versatile cleaner too, for everything from inside the oven to the hobs &#8211; when mixed with warm water, vinegar and lemon juice. Alternatively, it could help to unclog a sink blockage when teamed evenly with vinegar.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif\">Make your windows sparkle<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif\">Window cleaning sprays are often not cheap, so if you\u2019re looking to be a little more savvy with your cash then why not instead try cleaning them up with a splash of vinegar in warm water? A little elbow grease should help them to sparkle and old newspapers are an ideal way to dry them off as they don\u2019t cause the streaking that can be left behind by paper towels. 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