cleaning home remedies - tips for safe cleaning

Lemons and lemon juice are natural antibacterial agents, but can be used for a variety of things. Lemons are great for cleaning your laminate counter tops. You'll want to cut a hole lemon in half. Use the half lemon as a scrubber, wiping down your entire counter space. Allow the juice to sit for a few minutes. When the juice is dry, rinse with water and then dry with a towel. Did you know lemons are great for bleaching white clothes? You'll want to mix one half cup lemon juice with hot tap water and allow your white's to soak over night. Pour the solution into the washing machine and wash as normal. More on cleaning home remedies.

If you want a safe and effective multipurpose cleaner, mixing vinegar and baking soda will do the trick. You'll want to mix a half cup of vinegar and a quarter cup of baking soda with two liters of water. This is a great cleaning solution for bathrooms, kitchens, and windows. More on cleaning home remedies.

Here are some solutions you can mix to cure even the worst smells in your house.

Place baking soda or vinegar with lemon juice in small bowels around the house.

Try to place house plants in every room.

Letting vinegar simmer on the stove will help eliminate fish smells.

Coffee is a natural odor eliminator. Place strategically around the house.

Put citric fruit like oranges and lemons in the garbage disposal to help rid smell.

Simmer cinnamon sticks on the stove.

Place bowls of fragrant dried herbs and flowers in room.

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