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Wednesday, June 8, 2011

15 Household Products You Don't Need to Buy

Save money by using items you already have on hand
that will do the same job - for less!



Substitute and save
There's no need to buy costly household products that will strain your budget and clutter your cupboards. For your home improvement and cleaning projects, use items you already own as easy alternatives, and save big in the process!

Wall filler  
Toothpaste
You can use white toothpaste to fill in errant holes in your walls. As long as the walls are painted white, the toothpaste will blend right in.

Scuff remover

Peeled banana
To get rid of scuff marks, rub the inside of a banana peel over silverware, leather shoes and leather furniture.
Wipe with a soft cloth. Be sure to test on a small, inconspicuous section first.

Wallpaper cleaner

White bread
Soft chunks of crustless white bread will get smudges off wallpaper and wipe away fingerprints and other grime.

Hardwater stain remover

To get rid of lime buildup, make a paste of 1 teaspoon vinegar and 2 tablespoons salt.
Apply to sink fixtures and rub with a cloth.

Drain cleaner

Sprinkle 1/4 cup baking soda in the drain, followed by 1 cup vinegar.
Let sit for 15 minutes, then flush with a pot of boilng water.

Stovetop protectant
Rub a thin veneer of car wax on your stovetop, then wipe it off. The wax allows future cooking spills
to lift off more easily.

Enamel repair paint


Use correction fluid (like White-Out) to cover nicks & chips on white enamel kitchen appliances
 like ranges & mixers.

Stainless steel polish


A staple in most garages, WD-40 also works wonders on stainless steel.
Just spray and rub with a cloth for a spotless shine.
.

Mirror Cleaner

 

Clean a bathroom mirror with shaving cream (the old-fashioned white kind, not a gel variety),
then wipe with a soft cloth. This tip also helps keep the mirror fog-free after showers.  
.

Silver jewelry polish


Using a soft toothbrush, scrub pieces of silver jewelry with a bit of toothpaste containing baking soda.
Rinse with warm water to restore sparkle.

 

Drawer lubricant


Unstick drawers and keep them sliding smoothly by rubbing the runners with a candle or bar of soap. 
  

Vase cleaner


To get glass vases sparkling clean, fill three-quarters with hot water, add a teaspoon of baking soda and shake. Let stand overnight; rinse.

 

Plant duster

Clean and shine the leaves of houseplants by wiping them down with the inside of a banana peel.

 Weed killer


Instead of using harsh chemicals, spray vinegar in the cracks of your walkway to get rid of weeds.

Grill degreaser


To maintain a clean barbecue grill, sprinkle dry baking soda on a damp brush, scrub, then rinse.

Hope these tips are useful!  Remember, I LOVE REFERRALS!

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