Dust, limescale, dirt stains… Between the different rooms and all the surfaces of the house, the quest for a sparkling house can sometimes seem like an insurmountable task, especially since we don’t always know which household products to go for. rotate to achieve this shine depending on the materials to be processed. However, there are a myriad of simple, ingenious, practical and effective household hacks that can transform every corner of your living space into a sparkling clean haven and make every surface shine to its former glory without damaging it. . You will see that restoring shine to your interior does not necessarily require expensive products and hours of hard work!
1) To make stainless steel shine
Although stainless steel is solid, a little thing can dull its shine and beware of aggressive cleaning products which risk damaging it (bleach, scraper, chemical anti-limescale, etc.)! Whether it is a work surface, a household appliance or even a stainless steel sink , the secret to shine is a simple damp cloth soaked in a few drops of olive oil (opt for a soft, lint-free microfiber cloth). Finally finish polishing with a dry cloth.
2) Bright windows
The problem with window cleaning is that it can leave marks on the tiles, even when using a good microfiber cloth or balled up newspaper. In addition to following all the techniques to avoid the formation of marks , do not hesitate to use a Meudon white formula to maximize the shiny effect without residue. To do this, mix a glass of hot distilled water with half a glass of Marseille soap and 250 g of Meudon white. Soak a cloth with this mixture and apply everything to the windows. If you don’t have this white powder, you can try this other cornstarch recipe .
3) The combination of bicarbonate and aluminum for silverware
Whether old or heavily used, silverware can quickly lose its shine if it is not maintained with care . Once blackened and tired , your cutlery and dishes lose some of their splendor, and that’s a shame… To make up for the damage, give your silver service a facelift with a bath of hot water in a saucepan or a container in which you have lined the bottom with aluminum and added a little baking soda . A short swim of a few seconds in this water will make everything look like new effortlessly thanks to a chemical reaction that will gently renovate the silver!
4) For faucets as shiny as yesteryear
Wherever tartar is rampant, the shine is gone! This is particularly the case with taps, which must be descaled very regularly to avoid letting them become clogged. To make it shine brightly, do not hesitate to polish it with a soft dry cloth and a spray bottle to spray it with ammonia or, better yet, white vinegar, the anti-limescale effect of which is no longer in doubt. . After spraying the cleaning product of your choice, leave for an hour before wiping carefully. Whether in the bathroom or the kitchen, this special treatment will no longer leave room for white spots!
5) Each floor has its own tip to make it shine
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