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    Use Antiseptic Agents

Most of us do not realize is that the wide range of market ready cleaning products contains similar kinds of cleaning chemicals. As someone who prides herself in keeping a clean house, a germ free house should be your focus.

In this regard, it is extremely important and useful to make use of antiseptic agents like Dettol and Savlon once a while. For the floors, you can mix a couple of teaspoons in the water  used for mopping once every fortnight, while for kitchen tops and other surfaces you can mix it with washing liquid once every few weeks.

    Reuse Soap Water That Is Used For Other Purposes

This great idea serves the dual benefit of also helping in the task of water conservation too. Although most of us use washing machines around the house these days, if you do happen to soak and hand wash certain types of clothes, you can always reuse the soap water to clean various parts of the toilet, washbasin, drains etc.

    Reuse Old Or Leftover Pieces Of Soap Bars

If you are one of those who still prefer using traditional soap bars as opposed to liquid body washes, then you can always use the leftover tiny pieces of your soap bars as toilet cleansers. Another effective way to use up every bit of the soap bar without wasting it is by keeping a piece in your toilets water tank. Every time you flush, youll have soap water draining out to clean the toilet bowl!

    Mix Body Washes And Detergent For Bathroom Cleaning

The great part about body washes is that they come in a variety of fragrances. On the other hand, clothes or utensil detergent are great for cleaning purposes. Try to mix the two in warm water and use it to clean your bathrooms. You will notice a lovely fragrance and cleaner floor and wall tiles almost instantly.

    Keep Your Wet Utensils In The Sun

When your kitchen utensils are washed it is common for maids to keep them in a pile until they air-dry before putting them away. However, as a better cleaning tip, it helps to keep them out in the sun to dry. Try to set up a small table outside your house or in the balcony so you can sun-dry your utensils. It will lead to cleaner utensils that are odour free, always.

    Reuse Old Clothes For Cleaning Purposes

If you have a lot of worn out, torn old clothes, instead of throwing them away try to reuse them as dusting cloths, or floor cleaning cloths. That way you wont have to buy dusting cloths for different purposes ever.

    Leftover Teas Leaves Or Coffee Powder

When you have a lot of used tea leaves, dont throw it away. Use the tea leaves as a natural scrub to wipe away stains from kitchen and bathroom walls or floors. It is a natural yet effective solution.

    Old Washing Clothes Scrubs For Buckets And Mugs

Your buckets and mugs (in case you dont use showers) will need a regular dose of cleaning too. You can use your old clothes washing scrub for the purpose once every few weeks. Furthermore, you can use the leftover clothes washing water to hose down the buckets in the bathroom.

    Kitchen Surface Wipes For Mirrors

Most of us tend to get our mirrors stained because we use old cloths or wrong materials to wipe mirrors and glass. Try to reuse your kitchen water absorbent surface wipe on all your mirrors and glasses for a neater, stain free look.

    Lemon Water For Windows And Doors

It is important to get your windows and doors cleaned once every few days. Try to use a mixture of lemon water (without sugar) for the purpose for an instantaneous clean look.

    Crush Naphthalene Balls for Cupboards

While naphthalene balls are a great way to keep the wardrobe free of insects and mosquitoes or lizards, placing a couple in various corners isnt the best way to do so. Try to crush the balls and dip the cloth you use to clean your wardrobe in the powder before wiping the shelves. It will help keep the wardrobe clean, odour-free as well as prevent insects etc.