Create a manageable cleaning routine by setting a timer for 5-minute intervals per room to tackle tasks like tidying and vacuuming, ensuring you stay on top of daily housework without overwhelming yourself.
Use a recycled toothbrush to clean hard-to-reach areas and old tights to shine surfaces and clean behind taps, minimizing the need for expensive cleaning tools.
Utilize lemon halves to add shine to dishes in the dishwasher, remove limescale from taps, disinfect chopping boards with salt, and clean microwaves by steaming with water.
Mix white vinegar, water, and dish soap into a spray bottle for a versatile cleaner that effectively cleans almost any surface in your home, while adding essential oils for a pleasant scent.
Create a homemade fabric freshener using vodka, water, and essential oils to refresh curtains, upholstery, mattresses, and carpets, ensuring to test on a small patch first for compatibility.
Use shaving foam to treat carpet stains by spraying directly, scrubbing with a soft brush, and letting it sit for 15 minutes before wiping away, revealing impressive results.
Make liquid detergent by grating half a bar of soap into boiled water, allowing it to dissolve and cool, and using a small amount per laundry load to save on detergent expenses.