Cleaning
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Ma Fatima Garcia
05.26.23

Cleaning can be a tough task, especially when there are oily food containers, burnt pans and pots, and even that dull sink.

Most of the time, you have to use a combination of cleaning products to achieve the results that you want.

What if you can use just one concoction for your sink, pots and pans, food containers, and even in your kitchen and toilet area?

It’s a time-tested recipe.

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Using three powerful and effective ingredients, you can create a safe, effective cleaning solution for everyday use. And yes, it *actually* works.

Excited? Us too.

The YouTube channel “simple & fast” posted a short video of why you should mix salt with your dishwashing liquid, and the results were amazing.

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According to her, a hotel owner showed this simple household trick that had worked for them for many years, and now, she’s sharing it with us.

The entire process is indeed simple and fast.

If you’re ready, here are the simple ingredients and the steps to follow.

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Here’s what you will need:

  • 1 cup dishwashing liquid of your choice
  • 1 tablespoon of salt
  • 2 tablespoons of baking Soda
  • 1 cup of water
  • Clean and empty container
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YouTube Screenshot - simple & fast

Now, let’s whip it up.

The first thing that you need to do is to get a bowl and a measuring cup.

Measure a cup of dishwashing liquid and transfer it to the bowl.

Then, measure a cup of water and add it to the bowl.

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YouTube Screenshot - simple & fast

Once done, add two tablespoons of salt, followed by a tablespoon of baking soda.

Make sure to mix everything well. Get your clean and empty container and transfer your solution.

That’s it.

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YouTube Screenshot - simple & fast

Why do you think this DIY cleaning solution is so effective?

The reason is because of the three components that you mixed together.

We all know the purpose of the dishwashing liquid, right?

All the ingredients pack a punch.

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YouTube Screenshot - simple & fast

Baking soda, on the other hand, is a proven and versatile cleaning agent.

It can effectively neutralize odors, remove stains, and could even act as a gentle abrasive for those hard-to-remove stains.

Let us not forget that baking soda is really affordable, making it ideal for various cleaning tasks around the house.

It’s bang for your buck.

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YouTube Screenshot - simple & fast

Now, salt is also a natural and abrasive cleaner you can use to scrub surfaces.

It could also effectively absorb stains, deodorize, and even inhibit the growth of bacteria.

It’s also a versatile and economical cleaning option that is affordable and easily available.

Seeing the pattern, here?

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Salt is amazing. Dish soap is amazing. Baking soda is too.

Imagine mixing these three ingredients together.

Now, you don’t have to do three different processes just to clean a sink or a burnt pan.

All you have to do is get your sponge, pour your DIY cleaning agent, and scrub your way to shiny, clean, and deodorized pans and utensils.

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YouTube Screenshot - simple & fast

Let’s not forget that you can also use this to clean your kitchen tiles and sink.

You can also create a separate bottle of this amazing DIY cleaning agent and use it for your bathroom.

How awesome and economical is that?

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YouTube Screenshot - simple & fast

See how to create an effective cleaning solution with simple ingredients in the video below!

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