In every home, there is a little-known hero that is often underestimated.
It’s not the sofa where you spend your long movie nights, but that humble bottle of laundry detergent, tucked away in the laundry cupboard, which you only use once a week. But it’s important to know that beyond its primary purpose of cleaning your clothes, this product is a real ally for a multitude of household tasks. Want to discover its many uses?
Laundry detergent: the miracle cleaner for your floors
When it comes to cleaning your home, the floor can sometimes seem like an insurmountable task. Between footprints, coffee spills and crumbs from family meals, every corner of the tile floor seems to demand special attention. What if laundry detergent could be your secret weapon for fighting dirt on your floors? It can become your best friend. Simply dilute a little detergent in warm water to create a powerful solution that cleans and makes your floors shine in the blink of an eye.
As Lisa Sharp, cleaning expert and owner of Retro Housewife Goes Green, says, ‘Using laundry detergent as a cleaning solution is effective because it contains powerful cleaning agents and surfactants that effectively remove dirt, grime and stains,’ even on the most stubborn surfaces such as kitchen tiles or vinyl floors. In just a few strokes, you’ll have sparkling, streak-free surfaces.
And don’t worry, this gentle but effective mixture won’t damage your materials, whether they’re marble, tile or hardwood.
Another solution for your rugs and carpets
Rugs are a bit like sponges; they absorb everything. From muddy footprints left by hurried shoes to chocolate crumbs from an impromptu snack, not to mention fruit juice stains spilled during a family dinner.
Rather than spending a fortune on harsh chemicals, why not try a simple and effective solution? Laundry detergent, used with care, can restore shine and freshness to your rugs and carpets.
Just choose a low-foaming detergent. If you have a carpet cleaner, simply add a teaspoon of detergent to a mixture of hot water.
Then apply it as usual with the machine. For localised stains, a small amount diluted can be applied directly to the affected area. Gently rub with a brush and then wipe with a damp cloth to dissolve even the most stubborn dirt. The results are often impressive, restoring your carpets to their former glory.
Why not clean your toys with it?
Children’s toys are a veritable jungle of germs. And yet, you don’t want to spend your time washing every little plastic figure or soft toy in your child’s bedroom one by one.
With a few drops of detergent in hot water, you can clean them effortlessly. For plastic toys, place them in a basin and rub them gently with a sponge or cloth. If you want to remove specific stains, apply a little detergent directly to the soiled area and rub with a soft cloth. If the toys are small, you can also place them in a washing net and put them in the washing machine. This will save you time and give you impeccable results.
