Salt has always been used in kitchens to clean, most likely because it is found in almost every home. Salt is gentile abrasive, draws out odors, and soaks up fresh spills. It shines metal as well. Virtually every grandparents used salt to... [Read more...]

The box of 20 Mule Team Borax that has been stuck in your laundry room is from the 1890's. But, there is a reason it never went away. It is a cleaning product that has many uses. For example, it boosts your... [Read more...]

Before lemon-scented sprays for cleaning existed, our grandmothers used real lemons to clean. Why? Because lemons get the job done, and the science backs it up. Scientific studies show how effective citric acid is at cutting grease, and dissolving hard-water buildup and... [Read more...]

The average American household has a bottle of rubbing alcohol tucked away in their bathroom cabinets, likely behind the cotton balls and only to be pulled out when a family member gets a scratch. However, the household trick of cleaning with rubbing... [Read more...]

The little brown bottle of hydrogen peroxide that is hiding in the back of your medicine cabinet is one of the best, but highly underrated cleaners in your house. Cleaning with hydrogen peroxide is one of the oldest tricks available, and something... [Read more...]