Simple, Ecological & Affordable Cleaning Tips

Put a bowl of vinegar in the microwave

Materials required: VinegarEffects: Helps remove dirt from microwavesCost: 1.50 euros* In the most extreme cases, microwaves can become very dirty over time, even starting to give off an unpleasant smell. They need to be cleaned after every use, as food residues accumulate. All you need, rather than using a cleaning product and scrubbing the old-fashioned way, is a bottle of vinegar! In a microwave-safe dish, mix one part vinegar to one part water. Rotate it in the microwave for about three minutes. The steam will loosen any food residue, allowing you to easily wipe down the walls and tray

Place a bowl of vinegar in a microwave

Cleaning a sink with WD-40

Materials required: WD-40Effects: Cleans stainless steelCost: €5* Just as we discovered that indelible felts are not completely indelible, so so-called stainless steel is not completely indelible. In practice, they are often dirty and stained, and need to be cleaned regularly. Everyone has their own idea of the best way to clean stainless steel, and we use WD-40. Yes, we’re talking about the product used to clean door corners, but it can also be used to clean the sink. A little WD-40 is sprayed on a cloth and used to wipe, trying to wipe along the drain rather than against it. Your sink will be so shiny you won’t notice it. If you plan to use this product to clean your home regularly, you can also buy a less odorous version

Cleaning A Sink With WD 40

Use onions to clean your barbecue

What you need: Half an onionWhat it does: Disinfects and cleans the grillCost: €0.40* There’s nothing like a barbecue in summer. What more could you ask for when family and friends get together to enjoy grilled meat, salads and beer? The only problem is cleaning, especially the grill. It’s crucial to clean the grill properly after each use, as bacteria build-up can be dangerous. Fortunately, there’s a simple and affordable way to clean the grill quickly and effectively. Simply cut an onion in half, remove the skin and place it face down. This method only works when the grill is hot, so make sure you do it at the end of the barbecue before the grill cools down. Rubbing the onion on the grill will work as a natural disinfectant and clean it so it can be used again!

Use onions to clean your grill

Tupperware plates need to be cleaned at the bottom

Materials required: Sugar, washing-up liquid, ice and water.Effects: Removes stubborn stains from Tupperware.Cost: €3*. Leftover bolognese or other equally red dishes will leave a persistent color in your Tupperware, so much so that even if you’ve cleaned it well, it will look really dirty! This is because tomato sauce and spices such as turmeric or curry leave traces wherever they go. Pouring sugar into the stained container can help remove the stain for good. Then pour ice, water and washing-up liquid over it and leave for a few minutes. You’ll be amazed at this magic solution’s ability to remove even the most stubborn stains from your containers!

Tupperware plates need to be cleaned at the bottom

Put your sponges in the microwave

Materials required: Sponge and microwaveEffects: Cleans your sponges perfectlyCost: €150 (for a new microwave) *There’s nothing worse than being wasteful, but we often wonder how long the same sponge can be reused. This little tool will help you clean your sponges properly, so they stay clean for as long as possible! Just pop them in the microwave for a few minutes! Although the steam kills any bacteria in the sponge, don’t forget to wet it before putting it in the microwave, otherwise you’ll end up with a burnt sponge

Microwave your sponges

Clean your fans with a pillowcase

Materials required: A ladder and a pillowcaseEffects: The pillowcase catches the dust.Cost: €50*. One of those tasks so delicate and messy, cleaning ceiling fans, we often prefer to close our eyes and hope they’ll clean themselves with a wave of a magic wand. It’s true that this rarely happens in reality, and we have to stick with it. With this trick, you can clean your ceilings more easily and remove dust before it falls to the floor or carpet. You’ll need a sturdy ladder and a pillowcase for this. Climb the ladder until you can reach the fan blade, then place the pillowcase over each blade. Dust will fall into the pillowcase if you rub the top of the blade. Remember to turn the pillowcase inside out before washing

Clean your fans with a pillowcase

Use a squeegee to deep-clean your carpets

Materials required: squeegee, bucketEffects: Cleans carpets better than a vacuum cleanerCost: 10 euros* There’s no denying that the vacuum cleaner is the best carpet cleaner, but some people no longer believe in this method and claim that it cleans carpets better than a vacuum cleaner. Apparently, the rubber removes pet hair and other animals from the carpet with a simple squeegee, so it stays clean even after three days! This tip has gone viral on the Internet, and there are countless testimonials from people who have tried this method and preferred it to vacuuming. Although it takes longer, scraping the floor with a squeegee is well worth the effort

Use A Squeegee To Deep Clean Your Carpets

Wax paper for stainless steel

Materials required: Wax paperEffect: Polishes and cleans stainless steelCost: €1.50* Although this type of steel is generally considered stainless, it is difficult to keep it that way. Faucets and other stainless steel items become aged and dirty when traces of water and dust accumulate. What’s more, they are very difficult to clean with ordinary wipes, which often leave marks and don’t work well. A little wax paper is all you need to make your faucets shine. To polish thoroughly, run water over your taps and use the wax paper after folding it into small squares. Your company’s stainless steel components will be shinier than ever!

Wax paper used in stainless steel

Bagels are used to clean paintings

Materials required: Half a bagelEffects: Cleans paints/paintings by absorbing dirtCost: €1.50* Dusting walls and paintings, which accumulate dust and dirt, is part of maintaining a clean home. How can we clean our precious works of art without causing them inconvenience? Of course, anything damp should be avoided, but an absorbent product would be the best choice. Believe it or not, half a bagel can help a lot! The bagel should be cut in half and gently applied to the paint. Any bread will do, as it’s soft and absorbent. You can’t imagine how much dirt will be absorbed! Afterwards, your paintings will be impeccably clean, you’ll get to eat a delicious piece of bagel (the other half, of course!) and it’ll be the perfect excuse to head to Walmart to stock up on bagels

Bagels are used to clean paintings

Use wet gloves for pet hair

Materials required: Wet glovesEffects: Adheres to hairCost: €1.99* Hair is one of those things that, once it has left its owner’s body, becomes instantly disgusting. Humans and pets alike shed hair all the time, and if you have a furry companion, you know exactly what we’re talking about! Even if you sift through the house, hair can be found in every nook and cranny. A quick and easy solution to this persistent and unpleasant problem is to wet your gloves. Then you can run the wet gloves over the pet hair-covered surface, and the hairs will stick to your gloves like glue! To obtain a hair-free surface, pinch and repeat the operation as many times as necessary

Using Wet Gloves For Pet Hair

Adding Rice to the Coffee Grinder

Materials required: ¼ cup of raw rice and a toothbrush or paintbrush.Effects: Cleans the grinder thoroughly.Cost: 2 €* Coffee grinders are complex machines with many interstices where coffee residues accumulate over time. Although difficult to clean properly, they can become rancid and need to be cleaned regularly. The simplest method is to use rice with a toothbrush or brush. Take a quarter cup of dry, uncooked rice and place it in the mill, making sure the blades are well covered. Grind the rice into a fine powder. Don’t worry if you notice a slight change in color. Then throw the rice powder into the mill with a toothbrush or brush. You’ll see that the rice has absorbed all the coffee residue and your grinder will be clean and even shiny!

Add rice to the coffee grinder

Dry your clothes faster

Materials required: A dry towelEffects: Absorbs moistureCost: 16 euros* How many times have you wanted to wear wet clothes? It’s possible to dry it, but sometimes it takes too long. We’ve all been in this situation before, with the stress of being late, even if we prepare in advance. There’s a simple and logical way to dry your clothes faster! Leaving a dry towel over wet or damp clothes will absorb the extra moisture! If we’d known about it earlier, how much time this trick could have saved us!

Dry Your Clothes Faster

Cleaning the oven while you sleep

Materials required: Baking soda, washing-up liquid, water, vinegarEffect: Cleans your oven and microwave overnightCost: €12* TikTok proved to be a mine of tips, songs and dance videos. As a result, we’ve discovered some fascinating and useful cleaning techniques, including one that lets you clean the oven and microwave while you sleep. That’s right, while you sleep. Simply leave a mixture to work overnight; you don’t need to wake up and clean them in the middle of the night. Mix water, baking soda and washing-up liquid to form a paste. This paste should be applied to the inside of your oven and microwave, then left overnight. Finally, rub the paste with vinegar to give the surface a clean, shiny appearance

Cleaning your oven while you sleep

Clean your blender in minutes

Materials required: washing-up liquidEffects: Cleans the blenderCost: €2.50* How many times have you wanted to make a smoothie but had to give up because you didn’t want to bother cleaning the bits in your blender? It’s such a tedious task that most blenders become dusty on kitchen counters. If you know this simple trick, cleaning them is actually very easy. Put hot water and washing-up liquid in the blender once you’ve blended your delicious fruit and other healthy ingredients. Leave it running for a few minutes and voilà! A little goes a long way

Clean your blender in minutes

Mayonnaise to remove residues

Materials required: MayonnaiseEffects : Removes sticky residue from labelsCost: €2* Few things are as annoying as trying to remove a sticky label from a glass container. You can waste time peeling it off millimeter by millimeter because the white residue is stubborn. Not anymore with a simple condiment you probably already have in your fridge! The reason for using mayonnaise to remove sticker residue is that mayonnaise itself is oily. Believe it or not, this yellowish condiment will help you remove even the most stubborn sticky labels. Simply sprinkle the sticky surface with mayonnaise and leave for about fifteen minutes. Your container should be spotless after drying with a dry cloth. It may be necessary to repeat this operation for the most stubborn sticky residues

Mayonnaise to remove residues

Put lemons in a garbage disposal

Materials required: Lemon(s)Effect: Sanitizes and eliminates odors from your garbage disposal.Cost: 1 euro per lemon* Rarely, the cleanest places in the house are garbage disposals. Shredders can accumulate a variety of bacteria and, like all cleanliness “enthusiasts” (who are far more efficient than cleanliness “maniacs”), bacteria produce odors. In the worst-case scenario, when the grinders become odorous, they invade the whole kitchen and even other rooms in the house. To avoid this, cut up the lemons and put them in the grinder. Lemon juice has long been used to sanitize any surface. It will sanitize your garbage disposal and eliminate unpleasant odors. It’s a cheap trick, as lemons generally cost less than a euro/piece in most supermarkets

Put lemons in a garbage disposal

Removing water stains with a hair dryer

Materials required: Hair dryer, olive oilEffect: Removes water stains from wood and makes the surface shine.Cost: €35* If you have wood surfaces at home, you know that water stains are almost inevitable, especially if you have children. These stains frequently appear on wood in the form of light-colored rings, caused by the underside of hot plates or cold cups placed on them. These stains are created by condensed moisture seeping into the wood. Plug in your hair dryer. Spray the wooden surface with water and blow dry. Then add a little olive oil to finish. A shiny, water-stain-free wood

Removing Water Stains with a Hair Dryer

Cleaning stainless steel with potassium bitartrate (“cream of tartar”)

Materials required: Potassium bitartrate, cloth, waterEffect: Cleans and shines stainless steelCost: €8* Cream of tartar is not just a food, but also a cleaning product. Many of the foods on this list can be turned into cleaning products, and cream of tartar is no exception. It can actually be used to clean stainless steel. Cream of tartar, which actually contains powdered tartaric acid, works like a scrub. A cloth should be moistened with water and sprinkled with cream of tartar. It can be used to clean all stainless steel surfaces, from small appliances to pots and pans. It will remove stains and leave your surfaces clean

Cleaning Stainless Steel With Potassium Bitartrate (“Cream Of Tartar”)

Chalk Your Laundry

Materials required: ChalkEffect : Absorbs oil and grease from stains and dries them out.Cost: 2 euros* Greasy stains on clothes are among the hardest to remove, and they usually come from the kitchen. Fortunately, chalk is a great way to remove these stubborn stains from your clothes. Before scrubbing, apply the chalk to the greasy area and let it absorb the grease from the fabric. Depending on the size and strength of the stain, you may need to rub for a while. If this is the case, keep rubbing and then put the garment in the dirty wash. Chalk absorbs anything greasy, making it particularly useful for removing stains from the collars of garments

Chalk your laundry.

Keep your shoes clean and fresh

Materials required: rubbing alcohol and pieces of absorbent cottonEffect : Keeps shoes clean and odor-free.Cost: €3* Rubbing alcohol is extremely beneficial for shoe care. First, spray it on and inside shoes to eliminate odors. You can dilute the alcohol in water, pour it into a spray bottle and spray it on your shoes whenever it “appears”. Rubbing alcohol can also be used to clean dirt on the outside. Although white sneakers are attractive and trendy, they are also very expensive, especially in urban areas. Shoes will look as good as new if you wipe them down with absorbent cotton and rubbing alcohol

Keep Your Shoes Clean And Fresh

Clean your cheese grater with potatoes

Materials required: Raw potatoEffect: Cleans the cheese residue from the holes in the grater.Cost: 1 euro* Using a grater is very practical for choosing the amount of cheese you need for your favorite dish. Everyone will agree, however, that cheese graters are very difficult to clean, and it sometimes feels like hours without success. Raw potatoes are another simple solution, so put away the scraper and washing-up liquid. After grating the cheese, grate the raw potato. It will remove the sticky cheese stuck in the holes of the grater, allowing you to use the grated potato to prepare a different dish

Clean Your Cheese Grater With Potatoes

Use a sealer for your vacuum cleaner brush

Materials required: Vacuum cleaner brush removerEffect: Removes bristles and hair from the vacuum cleaner roller brush.Cost: €1.99* The vacuum cleaner itself is perhaps one of the worst things to clean around the house. It’s truly vomit-inducing when you open it up and look at the roller brush. It looked like it had collected the hair of five hundred people in one go. Try to resist the urge to get rid of your vacuum cleaner and pick up your sewing kit with peace of mind. The perfect tool for getting inside brush bristles is the sealer. To remove all the bristles, take the edge and place the sharp tool under the brush bristles. Once the bristles have been removed, you can also wash the brush for impeccable cleanliness

Using a Vacuum Cleaner Brush Remover

Put a plastic bag filled with vinegar on your shower head

Materials required: Plastic bag, white vinegarEffect : Cleans dirt and grime from showerheadCost: €4* Your shower is an essential part of your day or night, and a great place for cleaning tips. It may not seem as important as cleaning the bathtub or shower walls, but the showerhead is always a hotbed of bacteria. Half-fill a plastic bag with white vinegar to clean your showerhead. When you plunge the showerhead into the plastic bag, the vinegar may overflow. Place the bag over the showerhead and fill it completely with vinegar. Let it soak for a few hours before removing the bag

Putting A Plastic Bag Filled With Vinegar On Your Shower Head

Use toothpaste to clean worn sneakers

Materials required: Old toothbrush, toothpasteEffect: Removes stains from white shoes without meshCost: €4* While white sneakers will never go out of style, it’s a shame they deteriorate so quickly. Keeping white shoes intact is difficult, but it’s possible without breaking the bank. In fact, chances are you already have everything you need for this at home. All you need is toothpaste and an old toothbrush (that you no longer use, of course). Squeeze a little toothpaste onto the brush and turn the stain in a circle. Leave for 10 to 15 minutes, then clean the shoes with a damp towel or clean sponge. If necessary, repeat the operation until your shoes are bright white

Use toothpaste to clean worn sneakers

Clean your toilet with tape and vinegar

Materials required: adhesive tape, vinegarEffect: Removes dirt from the inside of the toilet bowl.Cost: 5 euros* We still recommend you try this trick, despite the fact that tape and vinegar aren’t the first things you think of when it comes to cleaning. Cover toilet traps with adhesive tape to clean them. Pour white vinegar into the toilet bowl afterwards. Remove the water tap. After removing the tape from the traps, leave the mixture to stand overnight. By letting the vinegar soak in, it will penetrate the toilet bowl, cleaning it thoroughly and removing the dirt. This trick is much cheaper than some toilet bowl products sold today (which can cost between 7 and 10 euros) and you probably already have tape and vinegar at home

Clean Your Toilet With Tape And Vinegar

Bread can be used to clean broken glass

Materials required: BreadEffect: Captures tiny pieces of glass on the floorCost: 3 to 5 euros* If you have children or pets, you know how stressful it can be to break a glass while they’re nearby. There’s always a risk that one of them will inadvertently enter the area before you’ve had time to clean up the glass. However, these small pieces of glass can cause serious injury. Did you know that you can use bread to clean these small pieces of glass? After removing the larger pieces of glass, take a soft piece of bread and press it against the floor in the area in question. The very small pieces of glass that you (and maybe even your vacuum cleaner) couldn’t get hold of will be grabbed by the bread

Bread can be used to clean up broken glass

Use a lint roller on lamps

Materials required: Lint rollerEffect: Traps and removes dust and dirt from lampshadesCost: €4* Lampshades are essential and can be found in almost every home and office. Unfortunately, they attract dust and dirt. They generally retain dust and can even cause a fire, depending on the amount of heat generated by the bulb underneath. Many allergens proliferate in dust. A lint roller is an effective way of cleaning your lampshade. Run the roller around the edges, inside and out, and up and down. You’ll be amazed at the amount of dust the roller removes from the lampshade

Use A Lint Roller On Lamps

Cleaning your computer with a coffee filter

Materials required: Coffee filtersEffect : Grabs dust from the screenCost: 1 euro* TV and computer screens are dust magnets, and difficult to clean. You can save leftover coffee filters and clean your computer more easily with this trick! The best methods use products you already have at home, and this is an example! Don’t forget to switch off your computer before cleaning it, and run the dry filter over the screen. Sweep the screen from side to side and cover the entire surface. Coffee filters don’t lint, so they easily attract dust

Clean Your Computer With A Coffee Filter

Removing lipstick stains with hairspray

Materials required: Hairspray, clean cloth, waterEffect: Removes lipstick from fabricsCost: 4 to 6 euros* Lip stains are among the worst. There’s nothing that can ruin a white blouse. What’s more, they’re hard to remove because washing the shirt often proves insufficient. Try hairspray. The chemical agents it contains effectively remove stains such as lipstick. Spray the hairspray onto the fabric and leave for fifteen minutes. Then soak a clean cloth in warm water. Wipe off any remaining lipstick lacquer with the cloth. If necessary, leave to dry and repeat the operation to remove the stain completely

Removing Lipstick Stains With Hair Spray

Removing bath stains with chopped grapefruit

Materials required: Grapefruit (cut in half), rock saltEffect: Cleans soap scum and bathtub ringsCost: €2* As you’ve seen previously, citrus fruits are a powerful cleaner accessible to everyone. Two major and common bathroom problems are bathtub rings and soap scum. Even with regular cleaning, they form easily. Try making a grapefruit work. Cut the grapefruit in half, sprinkle rock salt over the exposed top of the fruit, then rub the salted grapefruit over the exposed top of the fruit. The acidity of the citrus fruit will make your bath sparkling and fragrant

Make Bath Stains Disappear With Chopped Grapefruit

Forget furniture/wood cleaners

Materials required: Microfiber clothEffect: Removes dust better than furniture cleanersCost: €11/lot of 24* Is wood wax a deception? Nothing’s certain, but cleaning experts Family Handyman say there’s a better way to clean wood surfaces. It’s imperative to clean them regularly, otherwise they’ll accumulate dust. Avoid using cleaning products for wooden surfaces the next time you need to stick to them. Simply dust them with a dry microfiber cloth. Without using wax, your wooden furniture will collect less dust than other things. It’s not very expensive either, as a pack of 24 microfiber cloths costs around €11 on Amazon (AmazonBasics brand)

Forget Wood Furniture Cleaners

Use a tennis ball on floor marks

Materials required: Tennis ballEffect: Removes marks on surfaces/floorsCost: €1.99/set of 3* (Walmart) Most marks are easy to remove simply with a clean damp cloth. But unless you’ve got tennis balls on hand, this sometimes requires a bit more biscoteaux. This method is particularly effective on commercial floors containing linoleum. Scrub marks on the floor with a tennis ball. They will be removed by the abrasive surface and the floor material will be transferred to the surface of the tennis ball. Because of their rough surface without being too abrasive, tennis balls are incredibly effective at scrubbing. What’s more, when using them, there’s no risk of further scratching the floor. Try this method to remove marks and scratches that require a little more energy

Use a tennis ball on floor marks

Clean garage floors with Coca Cola

Materials required: 33 cl can of Coca-Cola, nylon scrubbing brushEffect: Cleans stains from concrete floorsCost: 5 euros* When you think of Coca-Cola, you probably think of a cool drink to quench your thirst on a hot summer’s day. In fact, Coca-Cola can be used as a cleaning product, and since people discovered how well it can clean toilets, it’s gone viral. However, there are other places where you can clean the famous soft drink. What’s more, concrete surfaces are fond of bubbles. A 33cl can of Coca-Cola should be placed on a stained surface. Using a nylon scrubbing brush, work the Coca-Cola into the stain. Don’t use metallic materials, as they can scratch the surface. You’ll be surprised to find that Coca-Cola cleans this kind of stain as well as any top-of-the-range product on the market

Cleaning Garage Floors With Coca Cola

Remove Musty Odors From Clothes

Materials required: baking powder or sachet of dried herbsEffect: Eliminates the agents responsible for musty odors in drawers.Cost: 4 to 8 euros* Musty odors are highly distinctive and easily identifiable. However, getting rid of it can be difficult when it affects clothes. The cause of this is dampness, so you need to make sure your laundry is perfectly dry before storing it in a dark, airtight drawer. To eliminate musty odors from clothes, cut holes in your drawer doors. This will let the air in (as will leaving the drawers open). As a result, they won’t smell musty, even if your clothes aren’t perfectly dry. You can also place an open bag of dried herbs or a bag of baking powder in the drawer or cupboard

Removing Stale Odours From Clothes

Removing vodka stains from Baking Soda for Carpet Stains

Materials required: Vodka, clean cloth, water, spray bottle (optional)Effect: Cleans stains from upholstery, carpets or fabricsCost: €20* Vodka isn’t just used to make drinks; it can also be used as a cleaning product. Those who have already tasted it know that it is very strong. This strength is uniquely designed to remove stains. Pour pure vodka onto a clean, damp white cloth if you have a stain to clean. Dab the cloth over the stain and leave it damp for a minute or two. Vodka can also be used to scent the skin. After spraying the area, use a dry cloth to blot it. Then blot once more with a damp cloth. Repeat if necessary and leave to dry

Removing vodka stains from carpet

Protecting skirting boards with washing-machine scented sheets

Materials required: clean cloth, warm water, washing machine scented sheetsEffect: Creates a barrier against dust and dirt, keeping skirting boards cleaner for longer.Cost: €6.50* Washing machine scented sheets leave a sweet fragrance on your dry clothes, but they can be used for other things too. Anyone who lives in large houses or apartments knows that cleaning baseboards is anything but fun. However, scented washer sheets can help you get the job done faster and easier. Use a clean microfiber cloth dampened with warm water to effectively clean baseboards. Baseboards should be wiped clean to remove any dirt. Then use an unused washing machine cloth to rub the baseboards. This will prevent dirt and dust from entering your home and keep the baseboards clean for longer

Protect Baseboards With Scented Laundry Leaves

Cleaning Burnt Pans with Vinegar

Materials required: White vinegarEffect: Cleans burn marks from the bottom of pots and pans.Cost: 1.50 euro* Every chef is afraid of burnt pots and pans. Steel wool can be used to scrub them, but it’s not always very effective. And if burnt residue remains in the pan or saucepan, it affects the other dishes prepared in it. To clean a burnt pan, use vinegar. Pour a 50/50 mixture of water and vinegar into a saucepan to make a base. Heat the mixture. Empty the solution into the sink and leave to boil for a minute. Your saucepan should look like new when lightly scrubbed with a clean sponge

Cleaning Burnt Pans With Vinegar

A sock to bring old candles back to life

Materials required: Nylon sock or fabric, knife for breaking candle wax, old candleEffect: Removes candle wax and transforms it into air freshener for your closet.Cost: 8 to 12 euros* We all have one or two candles that we particularly like, or even three. It’s sad to see them run out, but that doesn’t have to mean the end of their life. It’s likely that some wax remains on your favorite candle if it’s at the end of its useful life. Cut or break off the remaining candle wax at the bottom of the jar. This is probably made of glass and will break if you push too hard, so be gentle. Take the broken wax and place it in a nylon cloth or sock. You can hang a sock or cloth in your closet and smell your favorite candle every time you open it

Bringing Old Candles Back to Life with a Sock

Lemon Juice for Sink Cleaning

Materials required: Lemon
Effects: Removes stains and odors
Cost: €0.70*

Sinks can accumulate stains and unpleasant smells over time, especially in the kitchen. A simple and effective way to clean your sink is with lemon juice. Cut a lemon in half and rub it along the sink’s surface, focusing on any stained areas. Let the juice sit for about 10 minutes before rinsing. Not only will it leave your sink shining, but it will also eliminate any odors.

Lemon Juice For Sink Cleaning

Baking Soda for Carpet Stains

Materials required: Baking soda
Effects: Removes tough carpet stains
Cost: €0.99*

Carpet stains from spills can be tough to remove, but baking soda is a natural and effective solution. Sprinkle baking soda generously over the stain, then pour a little warm water on top. Let it sit for 30 minutes before scrubbing gently and vacuuming. Your carpet will be refreshed without using harsh chemicals.

Baking Soda For Carpet Stains

Olive Oil for Stainless Steel

Materials required: Olive oil
Effects: Polishes stainless steel appliances
Cost: €3.00*

Stainless steel appliances can easily get smudged or scratched. Olive oil is a surprising yet effective solution for polishing these surfaces. Apply a small amount of olive oil to a cloth and gently rub it on the appliance. Buff it in with circular motions, and your stainless steel will shine like new.

Olive Oil For Stainless Steel

White Vinegar for Window Cleaning

Materials required: White vinegar
Effects: Streak-free window cleaning
Cost: €1.50*

Forget about buying expensive window cleaners! White vinegar is an affordable and eco-friendly way to get your windows sparkling. Mix equal parts white vinegar and water in a spray bottle. Spray on your windows and wipe with a microfiber cloth for a streak-free shine.

White Vinegar For Window Cleaning

Salt for Oven Cleaning

Materials required: Salt
Effects: Helps clean burnt-on food from ovens
Cost: €0.50*

Burnt food inside the oven can be tough to clean. A simple trick is to use salt! When the oven is still warm (but not hot), sprinkle salt over the burnt areas. Let it sit for a few minutes before scrubbing with a damp cloth. The abrasive nature of the salt helps remove the stuck-on food without damaging your oven.

Salt For Oven Cleaning

Cornstarch for Grease Stains

Materials required: Cornstarch
Effects: Absorbs grease stains from fabrics
Cost: €1.20*

Grease stains can be a nightmare on clothes or upholstery. Cornstarch is a handy, natural way to absorb these stains. Simply sprinkle cornstarch over the affected area and let it sit for 10-15 minutes. The cornstarch will absorb the grease, making it easier to brush off the stain.

Cornstarch For Grease Stains

Newspaper for Mirror Cleaning

Materials required: Newspaper
Effects: Leaves mirrors streak-free
Cost: €0.00*

For streak-free mirrors, skip the paper towels and grab an old newspaper instead. Spray your mirror with a mixture of water and vinegar, then wipe it clean with a crumpled piece of newspaper. The paper leaves no lint or streaks behind, giving your mirrors a perfect shine.

Newspaper For Mirror Cleaning

Vinegar and Baking Soda for Drain Cleaning

Materials required: Vinegar, baking soda
Effects: Unclogs and freshens drains
Cost: €2.50*

Slow drains can be frustrating, but you don’t need harsh chemicals to fix them. Pour a half cup of baking soda down the drain, followed by a half cup of vinegar. Let the mixture fizz and bubble for about 15 minutes, then rinse with hot water. This will help unclog the drain and remove odors.

Vinegar And Baking Soda For Drain Cleaning

Coffee Grounds for Fridge Deodorizing

Materials required: Used coffee grounds
Effects: Eliminates odors from the fridge
Cost: €0.00*

Don’t throw away your used coffee grounds just yet! Place a small bowl of them in your fridge to absorb and neutralize unpleasant odors. It’s a simple and eco-friendly way to keep your fridge smelling fresh without resorting to chemicals.

Coffee Grounds For Fridge Deodorizing

Essential Oils for Air Freshening

Materials required: Essential oils
Effects: Creates a natural air freshener
Cost: €3.50*

Store-bought air fresheners can contain harmful chemicals. Instead, create your own by mixing a few drops of your favorite essential oil with water in a spray bottle. Spritz around your home to enjoy a natural, eco-friendly scent that lingers in the air.

Essential Oils For Air Freshening

Baking Soda for Mattress Cleaning

Materials required: Baking soda
Effects: Deodorizes and freshens mattresses
Cost: €0.99*

Mattresses can harbor dust mites and odors over time. Sprinkle baking soda over your mattress, let it sit for at least 30 minutes, then vacuum it off. The baking soda will absorb odors, leaving your mattress smelling fresh and clean.

Baking Soda For Mattress Cleaning

Lemon for Cutting Board Cleaning

Materials required: Lemon
Effects: Cleans and disinfects cutting boards
Cost: €0.70*

Cutting boards, especially wooden ones, can absorb food smells and stains. Rub a halved lemon over the surface to clean and disinfect the board. Let the juice sit for a few minutes before rinsing. The natural acidity of the lemon helps to eliminate bacteria.

Lemon For Cutting Board Cleaning

Hydrogen Peroxide for Grout Cleaning

Materials required: Hydrogen peroxide
Effects: Cleans and whitens grout
Cost: €2.00*

Dirty grout can make your tiles look dull. Hydrogen peroxide is a simple and effective solution for whitening grout. Apply it to the grout lines, let it sit for about 15 minutes, then scrub with a toothbrush. Rinse with warm water, and your grout will look refreshed.

Hydrogen Peroxide For Grout Cleaning

Tea Bags for Mirror Cleaning

Materials required: Used tea bags
Effects: Shines mirrors and windows
Cost: €0.00*

Before throwing out your used tea bags, use them to clean mirrors and windows. The tannins in the tea help to remove smudges and leave a streak-free shine. Simply brew the tea bags in hot water, allow the liquid to cool, and then use a cloth dipped in the tea to clean the glass.

Tea Bags For Mirror Cleaning

Rubbing Alcohol for Electronics Cleaning

Materials required: Rubbing alcohol
Effects: Safely cleans electronic screens
Cost: €1.00*

Electronics can attract fingerprints and dust. Rubbing alcohol is a safe and effective way to clean screens without leaving streaks. Dampen a microfiber cloth with alcohol and gently wipe the surface. This method works great for TVs, phones, and laptops.

Rubbing Alcohol For Electronics Cleaning

Dryer Sheets for Baseboard Dusting

Materials required: Dryer sheets
Effects: Prevents dust buildup on baseboards
Cost: €2.50*

After dusting your baseboards, run a dryer sheet along the surface. Not only will it pick up any remaining dust, but it will also leave a protective layer that helps prevent future dust buildup. A quick and easy way to keep your baseboards cleaner for longer!

Dryer Sheets For Baseboard Dusting

Cornmeal for Cleaning Spills

Materials required: Cornmeal
Effects: Absorbs liquid spills
Cost: €1.00*

For quick cleanup of liquid spills on carpets or upholstery, sprinkle cornmeal over the area. Let it absorb the liquid for a few minutes, then vacuum it up. This trick works great for absorbing oil or wine spills without staining.

Cornmeal For Cleaning Spills

Banana Peel for Shoe Polishing

Materials required: Banana peel
Effects: Polishes and shines leather shoes
Cost: €0.30*

Before tossing that banana peel, use it to polish your leather shoes! Rub the inside of the peel over your shoes, then buff with a clean cloth. The oils from the banana peel will leave the leather looking shiny and conditioned without any harsh chemicals.

Banana Peel For Shoe Polishing

Mayonnaise for Water Rings on Wood

Materials required: Mayonnaise
Effects: Removes water stains from wood surfaces
Cost: €1.00*

Water rings on wooden furniture can be frustrating, but mayonnaise can help! Dab a small amount of mayo on the water ring and let it sit for an hour. Wipe it away with a cloth, and the oils in the mayo will have helped restore the wood, making the stain disappear.

Mayonnaise For Water Rings On Wood

Potato for Rust Removal

Materials required: Potato, baking soda
Effects: Removes rust from metal surfaces
Cost: €0.80*

Rusty knives or tools? A potato can come to the rescue! Cut a potato in half and dip the cut side in baking soda. Rub it on the rusted area, let it sit for a few minutes, then scrub. The oxalic acid in the potato helps break down rust, making it easier to remove.

Potato For Rust Removal

Aluminum Foil for Ironing Clothes

Materials required: Aluminum foil
Effects: Speeds up the ironing process
Cost: €0.50*

Ironing can be time-consuming, but using aluminum foil can make it faster. Place a sheet of foil under the ironing board cover. The foil reflects heat, ironing both sides of the fabric at once, reducing the time needed to smooth out wrinkles.

Aluminum Foil For Ironing Clothes

Cucumber Peels for Surface Cleaning

Materials required: Cucumber peels
Effects: Cleans and polishes kitchen surfaces
Cost: €0.80*

After making a salad, don’t throw away those cucumber peels! Use them to wipe down stainless steel appliances or countertops. The natural oils in the cucumber help remove dirt and leave surfaces looking polished and fresh without harsh chemicals.

Cucumber Peels For Surface Cleaning

Hair Dryer for Removing Stickers

Materials required: Hair dryer
Effects: Loosens sticker adhesive for easy removal
Cost: €0.00*

Stubborn stickers or price tags can be a pain to remove from glass or plastic. Use a hair dryer on a low setting to gently heat the sticker. This will soften the adhesive, making it easier to peel off without leaving any sticky residue behind.

Hair Dryer For Removing Stickers

Rice Water for Cleaning Glasses

Materials required: Rice water
Effects: Cleans and shines glass items
Cost: €0.00*

Next time you cook rice, save the water! The starch in rice water is excellent for cleaning glassware. Simply soak your glasses in rice water for 15 minutes, then rinse them off. They’ll come out gleaming and crystal clear.

Rice Water For Cleaning Glasses

Walnut for Scratches on Wood Furniture

Materials required: Walnut
Effects: Minimizes small scratches on wood
Cost: €0.50*

If your wooden furniture has minor scratches, a walnut can help hide them. Rub the meat of the walnut along the scratched area. The natural oils in the nut will fill in the scratch, making it less noticeable and giving your furniture a fresh look.

Walnut For Scratches On Wood Furniture