If you have white furniture, you know that it can be a challenge to keep it looking clean and white.
If only you could ban dirt, dust and accidental spills from your home - what a world that would be! In reality, these things happen, so you need to know how to clean them properly.
Many commercial cleaners contain bleach and harsh toxic chemicals which could damage your wood or whiteupholstery, but chances are you have some all-natural cleaning products already in your pantry.
Here are a few homemade cleaning solutions you can use to keep your white furniture looking it's best.
• Carpet Cleaner: Mixcup Borax,cup white vinegar andsalt into a paste.
Rub paste into the carpet and allow to sit a few hours or until dry and then vacuum.
• All-Purpose Scouring Powder: Sprinkle baking soda on the surface to be cleaned and rub gently using a damp sponge.
• Removing Water Rings: Using a damp cloth, gently rub mayonnaise or toothpaste into the water stain.
After the ring is removed the entire surface of the wood should be buffed to remove any residue.
• White Furniture Polish for Varnished Wood: Mixcup warm water with 4-5 drops of lemon oil.
Spray this mixture onto a cotton cloth, using just enough to make the cloth slightly damp.
Wipe down all varnished surfaces with the damp cloth, and follow by wiping with a soft dry cloth.
• Polish for Unvarnished Wood: Blend 2 tsp.
lemon juice with 2 tsp.
pure olive oil.
Apply a small amount of this mixture to a soft cotton cloth and wring well to spread the polish through the material.
Apply to furniture using wide strokes to evenly distribute the polish.
• Stain Remover for Fabrics: Mix 1 tbsp.
liquid dish detergent with 1 tbsp.
glycerin and 8 tbsp.
water.
Apply some of this solution to the stain immediately and blot with a clean cloth.
Repeat until stain is removed.
Use hot water for greasy stains and cold water for everything else.
• Easy Upholstery Cleaner: Blendcup mild liquid detergent with 3 tbsp.
water until foamy.
Use a soft cotton cloth to rub foam into upholstery and rinse with a clean damp sponge.
Studies have shown that using all-natural cleaners is better for you, your furniture and the environment.
In addition to the cleaning formulas listed above, you should also keep cornstarch and plain white vinegar on hand.
Vinegar is good for removing grease, mildew, odors and wax build-up from surfaces.
You can use cornstarch to clean glass, polish furniture ans shampoo rugs.
By using homemade cleaning solutions you can avoid exposure to toxic chemicals and still keep all of your white furniture looking clean and bright.