Baking soda cleans and deodorizes, softens water and boosts the cleaning power of soap. Washing soda disinfects, cuts grease and removes stains. Cleaners also can be used to remove stains and odors, open drains, disinfect, cut grease, clean septic tanks and drain lines, remove mildew and mold stains, clean windows and floors and many other jobs. Borax softens water, cleans, deodorizes, disinfects and also kills insects. Use natural soaps that have a vegetable oil base such as Murphy s oil soap.
Natural soaps are available in the cleaning section of most supermarkets.
So are washing soda, baking soda and Borax. Store and use in a spray bottle. Scrub with a firm bristle brush. To brighten dull silver, soak in potato water or rub with a piece of potato dipped in baking soda. The cheapest and safest way to make clothes softer is to rinse them thoroughly.