Make Your Washer Clean Itself with This Cool Simple Trick!

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Cleaning your washing machine might seem a bit unnecessary given the fact it is used for cleaning. But this household appliance designed for cleaning also needs regular maintenance to get rid of dirt and grime build up that collects on the drum over time. The good news is that this appliance is fairly easy to clean and with this home cleaning recipe you won't have to spend a lot if anything at all. You might already have the ingredients for this natural cleaner idea. All it takes is a couple of cups of white vinegar with some lemon juice put into the washing machine and set to the hottest cycle. The lemon juice will leave the machine smelling fresh and clean, while the vinegar will do the job to get rid of any odors and help clean the machine. While the washer is running, you can use a cloth to wipe down the exterior with a mixture of white vinegar and water. You will want to take a look at the site for the full home cleaning recipe and tutorial.

White vinegar is an ingredient that you should always have in your cabinets as it is good for both cooking and home cleaning recipes. There are different types of vinegar to include red wine vinegar, rice vinegar, balsamic vinegar, distilled white vinegar, and apple cider vinegar to name a few. And while you might have one or two different kinds of vinegar on hand for food recipes, when it comes to house cleaning tips and home cleaning recipes it is best to use white distilled vinegar or cleaning vinegar. The difference between that of white distilled vinegar and cleaning vinegar is of acidity in each, with distilled white vinegar being about five percent acidity compared with cleaning vinegar being around six percent acidity. So essentially what this means is that cleaning vinegar will be a bit stronger, but they both work equally as well. When it comes to house cleaning tips and home cleaning recipes that use white vinegar you might be surprised. White vinegar can be used to kill grass on growing on driveways and walks, it will help to increase soil acidity, deter ants, helps to remove skunk odor from dogs, and can be used to polish car chrome and help to remove skunk odor from dogs. You can also use white distilled or cleaning vinegar to help freshen and clean vegetables by first soaking veggies in some water with a bit of white vinegar. To help eggs boil better, some white vinegar can be added to the water before boiling as it will help to keep the eggs from cracking.

The lemon juice used to as a natural cleaner to help freshen your washing machine is also a popular ingredient for home cleaning recipes. Lemon juice is an excellent natural cleaner for a variety of house cleaning tips and ideas. Lemon juice contains citric acid which is a deodorant and can be used to clean glass and to remove stains from aluminum and porcelain. Lemon juice cuts through grease and removes perspiration on other stains from clothing, and it is a milk lightener or bleach if used with sunlight. Lemon juice can also be used to help dissolve soap scum and hard water deposits. Lemon juice is also great for cleaning and shining up copper and brass.

This is natural cleaner idea for your washer is just one of the house cleaning tips that you will find on the Hometalk site. You'll also find plenty of other home cleaning recipes that will leave your house clean again. On the site, you will find DIY ideas, kitchen cleaning tips, craft ideas, gardening tips, and so much more. **

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