Kitchen Staples CAN Double as Cleaners too! PART 1

When I was single, amonia was my good friend.

Especially when it comes to cleaning, it cleans, disinfects and it's awesome as a window cleaner. I never liked to purchase different type of different cleaners (one for kitchen, one for floor, one for the bathroom, one for window and there's one that said --multipurpose cleaner--& so on). I went ahead and purchase a gallon of amonia and mix them with water in spraying bottles.

It was great and frugal.

But then there's Christopher.

The ultimate curious kitten, equipped with his "terrible-two" behavior, yet with brains not equipped to understand the danger of chemicals. He may be a pretty strong toddler, but I'm sure if I couldn't bear the scent/smell of amonia, he couldn't either.

There was also an incident when he got ahold of a much-diluted almost empty amonia bottle. Poison control was contacted, pediatricians were called and so on. Fortunately, he didn't ingest anything. I was lucky that everyone I called for help just ended up branding me "worrisome mommy." I coudn't bear it if it's any other way.

I learned my lesson and decided to not use toxic chemicals in my disinfectant cleaners. I researched to find what can substitute my 'old friend,' and I found one and it IS green and budget friendly.

Meet White Vinegar

White vinegar is a great disinfecting tool. It can be used for disinfecting, deodorizing, cutting grease and wax build-up, and removing stains on carpet, countertops, pots, pans and coffee carafes.

For an all-purpose cleaner, fill an empty spray bottle with 4 cups water, 2 tablespoons baking soda and 1/4 cup vinegar. Use on countertops, glass surfaces, chrome fixtures and tile.

To unclog drains, pour one part baking soda to two parts vinegar down the drain. Let sit for 15 minutes, then flush with hot water.

For windows, mix 2 cups water with a generous pour of vinegar. A great way to recycle your newspapers is to use them in place of paper towels for a streak-free finish.

Wood floors will avoid the streaky look when you add about 1/4 cup vinegar to your pail of water. Be sure to wring your mop out well so as not to over-wet the floor.

Instead of fabric softeners that are full of synthetic fragrances, try adding a small amount of white vinegar to your machine's rinse cycle. This will help to rinse out the detergent completely and leave your clothes feeling soft.

source: FitTv