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5 natural cleaning agents to help you D-I-Y today!

 As sequel to our writeup on going the long mile into Green cleaning.

We thought to share interesting snippets on the uses of some readily available natural  products that can be used as alternative cleaning materials as you go D-I-Y style😁😁😁 . 




Here goes...: 

Lemon(s)- Acidic in nature yet 
It serves as : 
a DIY toilet cleaner
a bleaching agent
a natural freshener and a de-odoriser
a rust remover
an insect repellant
a limescale remover 
a furniture sparkler

 
White vinegar- acidic in nature and has similar uses as lemon.
It serves as: 
a natural disinfectant 
a dirt buildup remover
a gummy buildup remover 
a rust remover
a hardwater stain remover


Baking soda - a mild alkali that easily dissolves in water.
It serves as a
cleaning agent 
a dirt remover 
a grease remover
a limescale remover (mix with dishwasher)
a refrigerator deodorizer 


Borax -  an alkaline compound. 
It serves as a 
useful laundry cleaner
a drain unclogger (with lemon juice and hotwater)
a mold and mildew remover 
a tiles grout remover
a dish sparkler
an all purpose cleaner 
a brush cleaner
an effective rust remover also
a refrigerator cleaner 
a wall stain remover (pencils and crayon remover)


Salt - mostly a combination of both strong alkaline and strong acidic substances results in neutral salt.
It serves as 
an abrasive 
a stain remover
a rust remover
an oven cleaner 
an all purpose cleaner (works well mixed with vinegar)
an oven spill remover
a deodorizer (rub/mix with lemon)
a white water stain remover on wooden surface(s)
a blood stain remover on fabrics
a cockroach controller 
a sweat stain eliminator 

Please note the aforementioned aren't exhaustive! Thus the shared snippets are to whet your research appetite to find out more😁😉 .
We hope you had fun reading just as we had so much fun compiling and sharing with you...😁😉

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