I’m actually surprised no one has said it yet but steam cleaning mops with surface and clothes/fabric attachments. They can be found cheaper new or even cheaper again, used, on Trademe. Nothing is going to clean better than boiling hot steam. Save money on cleaning chemicals because they don’t need them, save slaving away ironing, […]
I used to live near the sea where I had unlimited access to sand. When cleaning, I used to put a little sand in a dish followed by cheap dish washing liquid, which I would mix together to make a sandy paste. Cheap, and just as good as “sand-soap”.
After years of dirty nails and hands after gardening I recently discovered that if I put disposable vinyl gloves on then the knit type gloves on top – my hands remained wonderfully clean, and the disposable gloves lasted a considerable time.
I bought the cheapest bleach in a trigger spray bottle and keep it at hand to clean benches, tea stained cups etc. Using a trigger spray is very economical. By using bleach in kitchen, the summer flies are kept away too!
An ‘Awesome’ brand of calcium lime and rust removal is available in a green bottle (US 32 fl oz – 946 mls to us) selling for between $3-5 at some $2 shops, The Warehouse or Bin Inn. Just as good as more expensive brands. Worked well for me – I got rid of the white […]
I use WD40 for heaps of things. It is brilliant at removing oil stains from concrete drives – just spray on and hose off immediately. Also polish your stainless steel fridge and shower cabinet with it. Stops water marks on your shower and fingermarks on your fridge door. Gaynor from Paraparaumu says she has read […]
Ross and his woodburner glass cleaner can economise further. Dip crumpled newspaper into hot water, then into the ask, to clean the glass. Polish dry with more crumpled newspaper and use it us when setting up the fire. Cheaper than paper towels!
The best hint I was ever given is this. After de-frosting your freezer, out some glycerine on a cloth or paper towel, and rub this over all surfaces. The next time to need to de-frost, the ice will fall off quickly in big chunks, saving time and effort and much easier clean-up too. I used […]
To keep flies out of the house wipe door-jambs, window frames and the inside glass with undiluted vinegar. Any vinegar will do. White vinegar added to window cleaning water will also keep them off the windows. To clear the house of flies boil up a cup of vinegar on the stove. You’ll get one or […]
BM from Mt Wellington, Auckland asks, ” I currently live in Mt Wellington, solo dad with my two boys Xander and Max. Xander is autistic but attends Bailey Rd school like any other six year old. I work full time and struggle to find any after school provider to look after him while I work […]