Cleaning

Fill a measuring cup or microwave-safe bowl with water, slice a lemon in half, and squeeze the lemon juice into the water. Microwave the bowl for about three minutes, and then wipe everything down.

Mix water, baking soda, and a few drops of essential oils in a spray bottle for a homemade air freshener.

10 drops of your favorite essential oil into the basin. Leave to sit for a few minutes, scrub with the toilet brush, fizzing up the mixture and getting rid of all the nasties.

Mix together 1 part white vinegar to 4 parts water and use on your windows or mirrors to polish and clean.

Use olive oil or baby oil on a microfiber cloth to buff and shine stainless steel appliances and fixtures.

Olive oil works perfectly as a furniture polish. Mix together 1/4 cup of white vinegar, 3/4 cup of olive oil and the juice of half a lemon.

Just add 1/4 cup of vinegar to your bucket of hot water with a squeeze of castile soap. Scrub away.

Pour 1/2 cup baking soda, followed by 1/2 cup lemon juice down the drain. Plug the drain and let sit for one hour. Finish with a pot of boiling water.

Use a squeegee to remove pet hair from carpets and upholstery by dragging it along the surface.

Grind lemon peels in the garbage disposal to freshen and clean the blades and remove odors.