Forget spending a fortune on specialist cleaning products - a professional cleaner has revealed that three common household items can handle almost any cleaning task in your home.
According to cleaning expert Lynsey Queen of Clean, white vinegar, baking soda and washing up liquid are the ultimate cleaning trio that every household should have on hand.
The Magic Trio: What Each Product Does
White vinegar acts as a powerful disinfectant and deodoriser, perfect for tackling limescale, grease and stubborn stains. "It's brilliant for cleaning windows, descaling kettles and removing water marks from shower screens," explains Lynsey.
Baking soda serves as a gentle abrasive that can scrub surfaces without causing damage. It's particularly effective for eliminating odours from carpets, refrigerators and bins.
Washing up liquid cuts through grease and grime on various surfaces, from kitchen counters to bathroom tiles. "A little goes a long way when mixed with warm water," she advises.
Game-Changing Cleaning Combinations
When these three powerhouses are combined, they create cleaning solutions that rival expensive supermarket products:
- Drain cleaner: Pour baking soda followed by vinegar down blocked drains, then flush with boiling water
- Oven cleaner: Create a paste with baking soda and water, apply overnight, then wipe clean
- All-purpose cleaner: Mix equal parts water and vinegar with a squirt of washing up liquid
- Toilet cleaner: Sprinkle baking soda around the bowl, add vinegar and let it fizz before scrubbing
Why These Natural Solutions Work Better
"Many commercial cleaners are just variations of these basic ingredients with added fragrances and higher price tags," says Lynsey. "Not only are these natural alternatives cheaper, but they're also better for the environment and safer for households with children and pets."
The cleaning professional emphasises that these items are readily available in most supermarkets and can save families hundreds of pounds annually on cleaning supplies.
"I've been using these three staples throughout my cleaning career, and they've never let me down," Lynsey concludes. "Once you discover what these basic items can achieve, you'll never look at household cleaning the same way again."
