How not to go broke on household chemicals

Household chemicals, which are on store shelves in a huge assortment, are not only expensive, but also contain harmful substances. Even seemingly harmless dishwashing gel can be dangerous to your health. Old proven folk remedies that our grandmothers and great-grandmothers used can help in this situation.

Laundry soap

Literally saves all surfaces in the bathroom and kitchen from dirt and plaque. This alkaline cleaner easily removes grease and dirt from dishes. By the way, unlike purchased expensive detergents, laundry soap does not leave a difficult-to-wash off film on plates. It turns out that no harmful impurities will enter your stomach along with food after such washing.

If you grate a small piece of soap and make a solution, you can even use it to wash it in a machine! This is especially important in relation to children's things. This soap has a bactericidal effect and can soften fabrics due to its high content of natural fats.

Baking soda

The same indispensable assistant in the kitchen as the previous product. Baking soda is great for removing burnt-on food residues. and is capable of polishing cutlery to a shine. The only thing is that you should not use it for cleaning non-stick surfaces.

Also You can use baking soda as an odor absorber. It is enough to leave a handful of this powder for a couple of hours in the microwave, refrigerator, trash can and other similar places to make them fresher. Baking soda will also be useful in removing scale, cleaning plumbing fixtures and softening water.

Lemon acid

Continuing the topic of getting rid of unpleasant odors, we cannot help but recall one of the best natural flavors. A solution of citric acid (or just lemon juice) will not only remove the musty smell, but also provide a pleasant citrus aroma.

Besides, citric acid is an excellent whitening agent. You can add a small amount to the soap solution and after washing your clothes will be snow-white. This solution also easily copes with rusty stains on clothes and dishes, limescale in the bathroom, and dirty glass and mirrors.

Vinegar

The main characteristic of this substance is that it is an amazing disinfectant. It copes with all microbes, kills mold and mildew, and is harmless to humans. Of course, we can say that vinegar leaves behind a pungent odor. But at the same time, extraneous aromas disappear, and the vinegar itself quickly disappears.

If you add a little solution to the washing machine, things will not lose their color after washing. This substance, among other things, is an excellent fixative.

Mustard powder

Can remove grease even in cold water. Thanks to this “superpower”, it can be used as a dishwashing detergent without worrying about the harmlessness of such a procedure.

Mustard is also quite convenient for washing fabrics that require careful handling. It can easily cope with dirt on woolen and silk items. The main thing is to set the temperature correctly: at 40° the powder will simply brew.

Bonus

Now hardly anyone uses it for its intended purpose. Still, this product greatly damages the enamel. However, it is still worth keeping a couple of jars of tooth powder at home: it can be an air freshener or a good cleaner for white shoes.