Substitute cleaners in a pinch:
- Instead of Toilet Cleaner try: sprinkling the sides of the toilet bowl with a few teaspoons of Tang, or drop in a couple of denture-cleaning tablets or a cup of white vinegar. Let the remedy sit for 10 minutes, then brush and flush.
- Instead of Microfiber Cloths on Glass Surfaces try: coffee filters. They're lint-free.
- Instead of Eraser Pads try: whitening toothpaste on a toothbrush to scrub away crayon and scuff marks.
- Instead of Glass Cleaner try: a mixture of equal parts rubbing alcohol and water to clean mirrors. Spray the homemade solution onto a cloth and wipe.
- Instead of Silver Cleaner try: filling a spray bottle with inexpensive vodka. Spritz, let it sit for 15 minutes, then rub with a cotton cloth. Buff to a shine
- Instead of Baking Soda try: a charcoal briquette to absorb odors inside your fridge and freezer.