20 new ways to use cleaning products you already have at home

What is a window cleaner for?

1. Get rid of greasy splashes in the kitchen

As a rule, fat settles on the stove and the walls next to it, and it is not so easy to wash it off with water. To make it easier for yourself, spray a window cleaner on oily marks, leave it on for a few minutes, and then wipe it off with a rag. The same tool is perfect for cleaning if the stove has a glass hob.

2. Clean the whiteboard

Water-based markers can be wiped off with a dry cloth, but sometimes lettering and drawings do not lend themselves well. In such cases, a window cleaner will help. Spray it onto a rag and dry the board.

3. Refresh your country furniture

On chairs and tables that are outside for a long time, a layer of ingrained dirt usually accumulates. It can be removed with a glass cleaner. Spray it on dirty surfaces, let it sit for 5 minutes, then wipe it off with a clean cloth. The trick will work with both plastic and metal furniture.

4. Clean up the toilet

Window cleaner removes various stains, including those in the toilet. Apply it to the toilet, let it sit for a few minutes, and then rinse it off with water.

5. Return the shine to the taps

Spray some cleaner on a rag and rub the taps in the kitchen and bathroom with it. They will shine.

6. Clean the floor

Window cleaner will also help out if you run out of special liquid for cleaning floors. Just add a little to a bucket of water and wash as usual. But keep in mind that if the product contains ammonia, it cannot be used for wooden floors. But it will not harm linoleum and tiles.

What is dishwashing detergent useful for?

1. Remove greasy stains from clothes

Clothes can be saved with dishwashing detergent. Apply it to the stain with a patting motion and leave it on for 5 minutes. Then wash the item as usual.

2. Wash cupboards and kitchen surfaces

Water alone does not always cope with various stains and streaks that remain after cooking. Pour some dish detergent into a bucket of hot water, dampen a rag with this solution, and wipe the surfaces in the kitchen. Then go over them with a clean, damp cloth and wipe dry.

3. Clean the bath

Dishwashing detergent is designed to fight a variety of fats, so it will do a great job on those that remain in the bathroom. It is enough to make a soapy solution, moisten a sponge in it and rub the bath.

What is oxygen bleach good for?

1. Clean the grill on the hood

A lot of grease and dust gets on this grill, but few people clean it regularly because it is not in sight. To easily remove the accumulated layer of dirt, place the wire rack in a bucket of hot water and a little oxygen bleach. Soak for half an hour and then rinse with clean water.

2. Remove labels from cans

Pour hot water into a basin, add a little bleach, and add cans that are hard to peel off the labels. Leave them in water for about an hour. After this procedure, the labels will be removed without difficulty.

3. Clean the joints between the tiles

Mix oxygen bleach with water in a 1: 1 ratio, wipe the resulting mixture over the seams and leave it for half an hour. Then rub the dirty areas again and rinse off the remaining bleach with water.

4. Wash the bathroom curtain

Soap streaks remain on the curtain, bacteria accumulate and even mold can start. To make the curtain clean again, dissolve some oxygen bleach (1-2 caps) in hot water and soak the curtain for several hours. Then rinse it in clean water.

What dishwasher tablets are good for

1. Wipe off the drips in the toilet

The tablet can be used in two ways. Throw it down the toilet and wait for it to dissolve, then brush it off as usual. Or slightly wet the pill and rub the dirty areas like an eraser. Just remember to wear rubber gloves for this.

2. Remove stains in the refrigerator

A dishwasher tablet will also help out when something spills or sticks in the refrigerator. The rules are the same: moisten it with water and rub the dirty place.

3. Clean the oven door

Fat accumulates on it, and dishwasher tablets are just designed to cope with it. Soak a tablet in warm water and rub the door. Then rinse well with clean water.

What vinegar is useful for

1. Return the shine to the dishes

If you have hard water running out of your tap, you've probably noticed that the dishes start to look cloudy over time. Mix a liter of water with two tablespoons of vinegar, soak a sponge in this solution and scrub the dishes.

If using a dishwasher, pour some vinegar into a cup, put it in the machine and start a normal cycle. The dishes will shine again.

2. Clean the shower head

This advice will also be relevant for those who have hard water at home. If you begin to notice that the water from the watering can does not flow well, make a solution of warm water and vinegar in a 2: 1 ratio. Soak the watering can in it for half an hour or an hour. This will remove limescale deposits.

What soda is useful for

1. Refresh the sink drain

Pour half a cup of baking soda into the drain, and then pour half a cup of lemon juice into the drain. Let the mixture sit for a few minutes and spill over with hot water. This will remove accumulated grease and leave your sink with a pleasant scent.

2. Get rid of the unpleasant smell of the carpet

Sprinkle generously with baking soda on the carpet and let sit for a few hours. The baking soda will absorb all the odors, and all you have to do is vacuum.