15 Natural Cleaning Products
Our mothers and grandmothers were known for using common household cleaning products for tackling stains and common issues. Here are 15 old-time remedies. Have you tried any of these?
Stain Removal
- Cold Water for Blood Stains
Rinse the stain with cold water immediately to prevent it from setting. Hot water will set the stain. - White Vinegar for Ink Stains
Dab the stain with a mixture of white vinegar and water, then blot with a clean cloth. - Baking Soda for Grease Stains
Sprinkle baking soda on the grease spot, let it sit to absorb oil, and then wash as usual. - Rubbing Alcohol for Lipstick Stains
Dab the stain with rubbing alcohol using a cotton ball, then rinse with cold water. - Lemon Juice for Sweat Stains
Mix lemon juice with baking soda to create a paste, apply it to the stain, and wash as usual. - Salt for Red Wine Spills
Blot the area and cover it with salt to absorb the wine. Rinse with cold water before washing. - Milk for Ink Stains
Soak the stained fabric in milk overnight, then wash it normally. - Cornstarch for Oil Stains
Sprinkle cornstarch on the stain to absorb the oil, let it sit for an hour, and then brush it off.
Household Remedies for Common Problems
- White Vinegar for Smelly Clothes
Add a cup of white vinegar to your washing machine to eliminate odors from clothes. - Hydrogen Peroxide for Mold and Mildew
Spray a mixture of hydrogen peroxide and water on the area to kill mold and mildew. - Club Soda for Carpet Stains
Blot stains with club soda to lift them from carpet fibers. - Toothpaste for Scuffs on Shoes
Use non-gel toothpaste and a soft cloth to buff out scuffs from leather shoes. - Bread for Broken Glass
Press a slice of bread over tiny shards of glass to pick them up safely. - Potato for Rust Stains
Rub a raw potato dipped in baking soda on a rusted surface to lift the stain. - Aluminum Foil for Ironing
Place a sheet of aluminum foil under clothes while ironing to reflect heat and smooth wrinkles faster.