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DIY Cleaning Trends Turn to Citric Acid, Vinegar Blends and Baby Oil

These ingredient-focused methods replace harsh chemicals with simple staples, reducing toxins, costs, environmental impact.

Overview

  • Citric acid powder is mixed into hot water and applied overnight to toilets to dissolve limescale, pink stains and inhibit bacterial growth without strong chemicals.
  • A paste of white vinegar and salt is spread on oven surfaces for 15 to 25 minutes and then scrubbed to remove built-up grease and baked-on residues without detergent or baking soda.
  • Baby oil rubbed onto dry stainless steel cookware with a microfiber cloth in circular strokes restores shine and masks fingerprints without abrasive scrubbing.
  • Effervescent vinegar and baking soda mixtures generate foam that penetrates crevices to fight germs and lift embedded dirt across sinks, tubs and countertops.
  • Vinegar infused with citrus peels for one week dissolves mineral deposits in drains, faucets and pipes after a simple 40-minute application and rinse.