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As I said before, white vinegar is the ultimate substance for cleaning. Add baking soda, and you’ll see literal (scientific) magic. Be sure to look up the ratio for whatever you’re trying to clean. Sometimes, it’s better to have more baking soda (for a thick cleaning paste) or less baking soda (for spray bottle cleaning).

If the smell isn’t pleasant to you, you can add a drop or two of your favorite essential oil or let a few lemon peels soak into the mixture before use. Just be sure to spot-test it on your items before going wild. You wouldn’t want to ruin your laminate countertops or leather couch while cleaning it!