Budget Cleaning Ideas

Kitchens and bathrooms are the rooms that present the biggest cleaning challenges. They get a lot of use, which means they are exposed to a lot of germs and bacteria.

There are some things you can do to make house cleaning a little easier. Make sure you have everything you’ll need before you start. Include plenty of cloths, sponges, strong trash bags and cleansers in your caddy.

You may think you need a cabinet full of various products and an entire day to tackle these tough areas.

Before you start, getting organized by gathering all of your products and tools in one container that can be easily carried from room to room.

One of my favorite tools is a roll of paper towels. You can just use em and toss em. If you use rags you are spreading dirt and germs around.

There is really no need to have lots of expensive cleaning products. There are lots of products you can make at home with ingredients that you probably already have on hand, that are inexpensive and do an excellent job of cleaning and smell very good.

Cleaning Windows

Combine two quarts warm water and 1/2 cup corn starch. Use a sponge to wash windows and use paper towels to dry. Old newspaper works great for cleaning glass.

All-purpose Cleanser

Make your own cleanser by combining four parts baking soda and one part 20 Mule Team Borax laundry additive. Use it just as you would any other cleanser.

Spray Cleaning

This is perfect for most hard surfaces. Combine 1/2 teaspoon liquid dish detergent,1/2 teaspoon washing soda, two tablespoons lemon juice, one teaspoon 20 Mule Team Borax and two cups water. Shake well before using.

Making Sinks Shine

To clean porcelain sinks and tubs, combine 20 Mule Team Borax and lemon juice into a moderately thick paste. Scrub sinks and tubs with the paste and rinse well. To tackle tough stains, leave paste on for a few hours or overnight. Use a strong absorbent paper towel to dry sink and then buff it to create a perfect shine.

Now that you’re stocked up, make a plan. Start cleaning from top to bottom, since dirt and dust from light fixtures, for example, will end up on the sink or the floor. Always finish one chore completely before moving on to the next. Play your favorite music to help you set the pace.

Do one room, or even a section of a room each day and when the weekend rolls around, you won’t feel overwhelmed, feeling like all of your leisure time has to be spent cleaning.

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