Tile Cleaner

• 1). Soak a sponge in white distilled vinegar. (ref 2)
  
  
• 2). Rub down the tiled area with the vinegar, (ref 2) ensuring the area you are working on stays wet.
  
  
• 3). Sprinkle the area with baking soda and scrub the tile with a clean, damp sponge. (ref 2) The baking soda works with the vinegar and acts as a scouring agent to remove tough stains. (ref 2)
  
  

Air Freshener

• 1). Place a few cinnamon sticks and a handful of cloves into a saucepan and fill it about halfway with water. (ref 3)
  
  
• 2). Bring the mixture to a boil. Put the stove on low heat and simmer the cinnamon and cloves for an eco-friendly fragrance. (ref 3)
  
  
• 3). Fill a few small dishes with 3 tablespoons of baking soda and place them discreetly around your home to absorb odors. (ref 3)
  
  

Shaving Cream

• 1). Melt a few chunks of unscented glycerin soap in a double boiler. (ref 4)
  
  
• 2). Add one-half teaspoon sunflower oil to the glycerin and mix well. (ref 4)
  
  
• 3). Pour the glycerin mixture into a cup and allow it to set. (ref 4) Dampen a shaving brush and rub it against the hardened mixture to produce a lather. (ref 4) Apply the lather to your face before shaving.
  
  

Furniture Polish

• 1). Mix two parts of olive oil with one part lemon juice. (ref 2)
  
  
• 2). Dip a soft cloth into the oil mixture, then wring it out so that it is dampened with oil, but not dripping.
  
  
• 3). Rub wooden furniture with the cloth in a circular motion. Buff the furniture with a clean cloth until the surface is shiny.