- A vase of lavender placed by an open window will stop flies coming in.
- Clean the seals on fridge doors with a toothbrush and toothpaste.
- To clean venetion blinds, wear cotton gloves and run your hands along the slats.
- If your freezer is in the garage, polish the outside with wax to prevent damp, rust and mold.
- Use an old cleaned out spray bottle to water plants.
- Place an onion in a freshly painted room to absorb odour of paint.
- Use the water from boiled potatoes or boiled eggs to water your plants. They like the protein.
During my weekly shop at the supermarket I noted on my shopping list (always make one, it saves time and money) that I needed stain remover. When in the appropriate aisle it suddenly struck me how many cleaning products there were, there was a different product for every single cleaning job you could think of. Imagine having to start from scratch to buy everything! My mind started to wander, as it seems to do a lot these days, and I began thinking back to my Grandmothers day, bearing in mind that I have been a Granny myself for a number of years, that was quite a long time ago! She certainly did not have a multitude of cleaning products in her cupboard but her house was spotless and her washing whiter than white. So how did she do it? Here are some of the things I remember, others I have searched for plus lots of other tips and advice that can save you money and are less damaging to our environment.
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