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You don’t need a hose to put out a match, so go for the gentlest, mildest cleaner first before resorting to anything harsher.
Child-safe all-purpose cleaner:
1/8 cups baking soda
2 cups water
All-purpose cleaner:
1/4 tsp liquid dish detergent
2 cups water
Abrasive powder:
baking soda
Acidic cleaner (for soap scum and mineral deposits):
1 part vinegar
1 part water
Germ-killing cleaner:
1/4 tsp liquid dish detergent
2 cups water
1 tbsp tea tree oil
Glass Cleaner:
1/2 cup isopropyl alcohol
1/2 cup water
Furniture Polish:
1/2 cup vinegar
1/2 cup mineral oil
2 tbsp lemon oil (or scent with essential oil)
Spray, then buff thoroughly with a dry cloth.
Adapted from Hannah’s Art of Home: How to Manage a Home Around Your Personality
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