vinegar-water solution for shining.

one half cup baking soda and one half cup
of the shower
vinegar. Use a rubber band to attach the
curtain liner,
BATHTUB/SHOWER: For the bathtub
solution-filled bag to the shower head, so
wash the
or shower, try this great solution for
that the nozzle is immersed. Wait about 15
liner in your
soap scum. Fill a spray bottle with half
to 30 minutes, and then remove the bag.

washing dishwashing liquid and half white vinegar.

Scrub with an old toothbrush if needed to
machine on
Be sure to choose a dish liquid with
dislodge any stubborn deposits, and then
the gentle cycle with cold water using your
degreasing action. Shake the bottle gently,
run the water.

regular detergent plus one cup of baking
soda. Throw a bath towel in with the load
and then spray liberally on surfaces to be
cleaned. Let it sit for 10 to 15 minutes, then
GROUT: Make a thick paste by mixing
to keep the plastic from sticking together.

scrub and rinse well.

baking soda and water. Apply it to your
After washing, allow the curtain to air-dry.

grout, let it sit for fifteen minutes, and then
scrub clean with an old toothbrush.

TOILET: Pour one cup white vinegar
By using these simple and nontoxic
cleaning solutions, you will save not only
into the toilet bowl. Wait a few minutes,
scrub with the toilet brush, and then flush.

SHOWER DOOR TRACKS: Fill any dirty
money, but also the environment—and
Wipe down the rest of the toilet with your
tracks with undiluted white vinegar and let
possibly your health.

vinegar/water solution.

sit about half an hour. Then scrub with an
old toothbrush and rinse clean.

shower heads, fill a small plastic bag with
Tiffany Doerr Guerzon is a freelance writer and
the mother of three children. Read more of her
SHOWER HEADS: To loosen deposits on
SHOWER CURTAIN: To take mildew off
writing at www.TDGuerzon.com.

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