There are areas around the home you should take care of before the cold comes creeping back and your hibernation begins.
Here are two simple DIY recipes for natural cleaners to help you get your home in tip-top shape.
• For the windows. Cleaning your windows is more than just for the looks. In the warm weather, build-up on the glass from sand, salt, insects, or hard water can leave marks and cause damage.
Make a homemade cleaner by mixing equal parts vinegar with water in a brand-new spray bottle; residue from old bottles may mix with the solution. If you’re not a fan of the vinegar smell, add lemon juice or drops of essential oil to mask it. Spray onto the surface of the windows and use a high-quality squeegee for the best clean without streak marks. You can also use newspapers, as they absorb the solution and don’t leave marks.
• For the furniture. To polish off your wooden furniture with a 10- second solution, mix equal parts water, olive oil, and lemon juice in a spray bottle, and simply use a cloth to clean.
