Small little frugal changes can really add up. Let me give you an example. I have not bought an actual cleaning product in almost a year. Since I usually picked these up at the store while I was shopping for groceries for my family, I never really knew how much I was spending on them per month. Just by making those small changes and not changing my buying habits otherwise, I ended up saving $60 per month which quickly adds up over the course of the year.
Let me share a few tips with you on how I accomplished this. Making my own homemade laundry detergent was pretty easy and actually ended up being my biggest monthly saving. To get my clothes nice and soft, I use I also switched to this frugal fabric softener made from things I have sitting around anyway.
Other than that, I switched to cleaning with things that were already sitting in my kitchen pantry, with things like:
- white vinegar
- salt
- lemon juice
- baking soda
- mild dish soap
It is surprisingly simple to turn those simple household items into powerful cleaning products.
To clean and disinfect your counters mix equal parts of water and plain white vinegar. Take an old spray bottle, clean it out and pour everything in it. .
For a simple but effective scouring powder mix baking soda with a little bit of mild dish soap until you get a paste. Put in a little elbow grease and scrub away.
Clean your floors with a gallon of warm water, a good splash of vinegar (which gives it a nice shine) and a few drops of dish soap. .
Make your own wood polish by mixing a cup of olive oil with ½ cup of lemon juice. Mix it well and keep it in a bottle or a small spray bottle. Add a little of the mixture to a soft cloth and apply it to wood tables etc. Wipe any residue off with a clean soft cloth.
For stubborn stains mix baking soda, salt and borax in equal amounts. . Pour this mixture on the stain and let it sit for 10 minutes. Give it a good scrubbing with an old nail brush, then wipe everything clean with a damp cloth.
If you need a good carpet freshener, give baking soda a try. Sprinkle it on and then allow it to sit for at least an hour. To remove the baking soda, just vacuum over it a few times and you’re done. This also works on mattresses, sofas etc.
Speaking of baking soda … it is also perfect for keeping odors in your refrigerator at bay. Open a box of baking soda and stick it in the back of your fridge.
Don’t even think about buying drain cleaners unless you absolutely have to. Combine a cup of salt, a cup of vinegar and a cup of baking soda in a small bowl. Pour the mixture down the clogged drain. Leave it for a few minutes then rinse it with plenty of hot water. Works almost any time and is certainly worth trying first.
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