Vinegar also can be used to clean a bathroom. According to Better Homes and Gardens, toilet cleaning can be done by adding a cup of vinegar to the toilet water. Leave it there overnight, add baking soda the next day, scrub and flush, and your toilet will be as good as new.
Straight vinegar or a dilution can be used to clean the entire bathroom, and for the shower, use boiled vinegar to clean the walls and door of the shower. Scrub wet walls with baking soda and rinse.
Vinegar can even be used on glass and wood. To clean tables, mix vinegar and water and gently wipe down surfaces. And for wood, use a quarter cup of vinegar with a cup of olive oil. Better Homes and Gardens says you can even add a bit of lemon to spice up the scent. Wood floors can be washed by combining a half a cup of vinegar with a gallon of water.
- Baking Soda
According to The New Homemaker, baking soda is a versatile, non-toxic agent for cleaning.
The first of these is freshening up the fridge. Just place an open box of baking soda on the shelf, and nasty odors will diminish. This can also apply to freezers and cupboards.
Clean your fridge or countertops with baking soda by putting it on a damp cloth, wiping down the surfaces you choose, and then rinsing the surfaces with water.
Use baking soda for cleaning silver in preparation for the holidays. Just combine baking soda with water in a three-to-one ratio. Then carefully rub silver with the mixture and wash with warm water. And for burned pots, soak them in baking soda and hot water overnight.
Baking soda can be even be used on musty carpets. According to The New Homemaker, just sprinkle a little baking soda on top of the carpet, let it sit for about 15 minutes and then vacuum. And for stains, dab the stain, add baking soda and then vacuum. It can even be used in your beloved kitty’s litter box to prevent odors.