Vinegar can be one of the most effective products to use when you’re cleaning since it’s strong, affordable, and natural. Nevertheless, you want to be careful with what you use it for.
When it comes to cleaning up your spectacular countertops, be they marble or granite, vinegar is the last thing you want to use, as acidic cleaners may scratch the granite top and leave a dull or uneven color behind.
What to Do With Your Magic Eraser?
While there are a few neat tricks to cleaning your toilet bowl when it comes to those Mr. Clean magic erasers, this cool white sponge is actually just a normal sponge with a cleaning solvent injected into it.
This would mean that flushing them down the toilet is just as bad, if not worse, than flushing absorbing paper towels because it’s just one big absorber and most likely won’t fit down the drain, to begin with. So just make sure you’re disposing of your magic erasers in the bin and not the bowl.
Toothpaste to Sparkle Your Silver?
You might not have heard of this trick that you can shine your silverware and jewelry with toothpaste. The trick is to make sure you’re using a non-gel and non-abrasive toothpaste so that you don’t degrade or diminish the surface.
Another “don’t” to remember is that polishing silver-plated items with toothpaste can cause rust and erode the finish. In any case, if you’re going to try this hack, experiment it out on a small patch first.
Should You Rub the Stains In?
Whether you’re hosting a birthday party or wine and cheese soirée, it’s always good to know how to handle any carpet stain. While drenching your carpet with a cleaning mixture and rubbing in the stain might work briefly, cleaning professionals advise against it. Why? Because you hazard pushing the stain further into the carpet and creating mold or odor issues.
To avoid this, they suggest spraying your cleaning solution on a dry cleaning cloth and then “dab” or “blot” with patience rather than trying to “rub” the stained area deeper into the carpet.
Using Glass Jars for Cleaning Products Can Do More Harm Than Good
There’s nothing like finding ways to be more eco-friendly and reusing your glass containers and jars. However, the best thing to do when it comes to cleaning solutions is to keep them in their own personal containers with proper labels. Why? Firstly, because with the original container, you have immediate access to the product’s warnings and how to deal with an accident caused by the cleaning solution.
Another safety issue is that cross-contamination between cleaning products can be fatal, too. Some diluted liquid bleach solutions are susceptible to degradation. High temperatures, contamination, and even exposure to sunlight can cause the liquid bleach active to degrade into salt and water.