We all want to have a clean, tidy and spotless home without any clutter. But the number of cleaners available in the market for cleaning purpose leave us all confused. After all, there are so many different types of surfaces in an average home, and each surface has its limitation and requirements. What works best for a glass surface might be the worst choice for a wooden surface. And what makes your day-to-day clothes shine might not be the best choice for washing the clothes of an infant. So here is the guide to the general cleaning in an average household. Cleaning of floors and bathrooms: Bathroom cleaning is the toughest part of surface cleaning. After the usual brushing, you can use a concentrated solution of vinegar and lemon juice to clear the tough stains. Bicarb works as an excellent scrub. For additional whitening, you can use chlorine bleach, but make sure the flooring is not sensitive to chlorine. To check, check on a small corner of the surface.
For general floor cleaning, the same solution can be diluted and used. If you have wooden floors, mix some oil in the solution to have a shining and polishing effect. Drain pipe cleaning: If your drain pipe clogs frequently, pour in a cup full of hydrochloric acid and flush it with warm water. Make sure you wear a mask to avoid inhaling fumes. Alternatively, you can also flush it with vinegar solution every now and then. But do not use these methods together or with any other cleaning method, as it might react negatively. Glass surface cleaning: Glass is a relatively resistant surface, so you can use most of the cleaners on this surface. The best way is to spray it with hydrogen peroxide solution and wiping off with a moist and then a dry cloth. Laundry and nappy cleaning: For tough stains on clothes, apply lemon juice to the affected area before wash and leave for 10 minutes. For stains of oil on cotton fabrics, apply talcum powder on it and then put to wash. To get the extra shine on clothes, put some salt along with detergent. If your white clothes are getting dull, dip the clothes in a very mild solution of hydrogen peroxide after washing. But do not use it for whitening of nappies, as it might cause irritation on the baby’s skin. For nappies, do not use bleach. You can use mild bicarb or diluted vinegar, but make sure you rinse it off well. Pest and bug treatment: fumes of dried, burnt tea leaves is an excellent way to ward off mosquitoes. For removing pests, mix equal amount of boric powder, flour and sugar and mix it with water to make a paste. Apply this paste at various spots in your home, especially near drains and vents. This will clean your house of any pests, ants or termites within two days. But do not use this method if you have children who might accidentally consume the mixture, which is toxic in nature.