You won't look back again: a near zero-cost cleaning tip to treasure

Sometimes, even the dishwasher fails us, and then we have rely on using elbow grease: for example, we may have to use steel wool to scrub away burnt food from the bottom of a pot. And then there are certain tough, dirt build-ups, such as when limescale accretes in the bathroom or kitchen.

In short, sometimes we just have to roll up our sleeves and get stuck in to remove certain types of dirt. And, when we have to do this, it's nice to have the right products for the job to hand. And one of these products can easily be made at home. Read on to find out more:

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When thinking about cleaning stubborn dirt, many will turn to using baking soda. But sometimes, baking soda by itself is not enough. But adding an abrasive sponge to the mix could cause damage to the surface of the object/s to be cleaned. The middle ground, then, could be to use a baking soda-based product along with dishwashing liquid and egg shells.

Dishwashing liquid (which perhaps could be replaced with Marseille soap) can dissolves dir and degreases. And the egg shells? Well, egg shells are actually much harder than you may think, and are also insoluble (unlike baking soda). The shells have the abrasive capacity necessary to scrape away dirt and will not damage hard surfaces.

Finely chop up the shells of 3 or 4 eggs. In a large cup or small bowl, mix 200 ml of dishwashing liquid with 1 tablespoon of baking soda. Add the chopped shells and mix well. Dilute the mixture with 200 ml of water, pour into a jar and close the lid. Your homemade scrubbing soap is now ready to use for your various cleaning chores.

When you also want to use this mix to remove limescale, however, dilute it with a little vinegar, and always let it act for a while before scrubbing and rinsing off.

So, why not give this low-cost remedy a go?