The same goes for salt, vegetable oil, and a host of other inexpensive everyday items.
Read on for some surprising all-natural solutions that make quick work of countless cleaning chores.
Lemons
The acid in lemon juice removes dirt and rust stains.
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“These often contain chemicals and additional abrasives that can damage items such as fine silver.”
They should go back to their coppery color in minutes.
Rinse with warm water and dry with a towel.
Cup your hand over the opening, shake vigorously, and rinse.
Tea
Use it to scour rusty garden tools.Brew a few pots ofstrong black tea.
When cool, pour into a bucket.
Soak the tools for a few hours.
Wipe each one with a cloth.
(Wear rubber gloves or your hands will be stained.)
