It also prevents mold and bad odors. Vinegar cuts grease and freshens surfaces and fabric.
Things You Will Need
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Make a paste to clean stained tiles. Mix 1/2 cup of baking soda with 2 to 3 tbsp. of liquid soap. Or, mix three parts baking soda to one part water. Let the paste stand on stains for a few minutes, then scrub off the paste.
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Create a spray solution to generally clean tiles. Mix 1/4 cup of vinegar with 1 gallon of warm water and pour into a spray bottle. Otherwise, mix 1/2 cup of borax, 1/2 cup of vinegar and 1 gallon of warm water and pour into a spray bottle. Add an additional 1/4 cup baking soda mix to the second recipe for optional deodorizing power. A third option is to mix 4 tbsp. of baking soda with 1 quart water. Spray any of these onto ceramic tiles and wipe dry with a clean rag.
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Use dry baking soda to scrub off food or grime. Sprinkle baking soda, or a mix of baking soda and borax, onto the dirty surface. Scrub off by using a damp sponge or cloth. Rinse with warm water and dry.
The Drip Cap
- Baking soda, borax and vinegar have natural, nontoxic cleaning properties and, unlike many commercial products, can be used safely around pets and children.
- Baking soda cleans, deodorizes, scours, polishes, softens water and removes stains.
- Make a paste to clean stained tiles.
- Mix 1/4 cup of vinegar with 1 gallon of warm water and pour into a spray bottle.
- Use dry baking soda to scrub off food or grime.