HOME messes are no match for one cleaning guru.
She shares her easy and affordable tips for tackling grease and grime.
Hallie Gray, home expert from Home Detail, shares how to keep your space sparkling with her DIY cleaning tricks.
Perhaps the best part is that you most likely already have some - or all - of the ingredients in your kitchen cabinets.
VERSATILE VINEGAR
She is certainly a fan of one standout product.
"Vinegar is a cleaning superstar. Its acidic nature makes it perfect for tackling grease, grime, and bacteria," she said.
Gray explained how you can incorporate the vinegar into your own all-purpose cleaner by mixing the ingredient with water in a spray bottle.
And voila - your vinegar concoction will now work on everything from sinks to countertops, and even glass surfaces.
She also shared another pro-tip - just leave a bowl of vinegar in any room - or even the fridge - to help dissipate odors.
Heating vinegar can also help to dissolve limescale buildup.
Target sells Good and Gather white distilled vinegar for $4.29.
BAKING SODA SPARKLING
She describes baking soda as a non-abrasive product that offers powerful stain removal capabilities so you can scrub without having to worry about scratching surfaces.
"Sprinkle baking soda on your carpets, let it sit for 15 minutes, and then vacuum. It helps to absorb odors and leave your carpets smelling fresh," she said.
It can also be used inside the oven and even cleans clothes.
LAY ON THE LEMONS
She also shared how you can let lemons do most of the cleaning work.
"Fill a microwave-safe bowl with water and add a few lemon slices. Microwave for 3-5 minutes, then wipe down the inside," she said.
Let your stainless steel shine by rubbing a cut lemon over your appliances and say goodbye to water spots.
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HYDROGEN PEROXIDE CAN HANDLE IT
When mixed with baking soda, hydrogen peroxide can be used to clean grout.
Just half a cup of plain peroxide can brighten your toilet bowl, while adding a whole cup to your laundry will give it a whitening boost.
OLIVE OIL OVER IT
"Olive oil isn’t just for cooking - it can also be used to polish and clean," she said.
She recommends using it to buff stainless steel appliances or mixing it with lemon juice to make a furniture polish.
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CORNSTARCH CLEAN
Mixing some cornstarch with warm water is ideal for cleaning windows as well as getting grease out from your carpet.
"Cornstarch is great for absorbing grease and polishing surfaces," she said.
