CASH-STRAPPED consumers have been using washing-up liquid to clean their clothes and hair.
Natasha Harding and Clemmie Fieldsend hear about some other cheap household saviours from two experts, Queen of Clean Lynsey Crombie and Fabulous Beauty Editor Tara Ledden.
Removes mould, washes hair and exfoliates.
Queen of Clean Lynsey Crombie says: “It is inexpensive and, diluted with water, you can even use it to clean kitchen surfaces, and remove mould and mildew.”
Sun Beauty Editor Tara Ledden adds: “Its cleansing properties make it a gentle solution for oily roots and even dandruff.” Also shifts fake tan.
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Tackles acne and removes stains.
Tara says: “Menthol ingredients take the redness out of pimples and reduce swelling. Don’t use it on broken skin, though.”
Lynsey says: “As it contains bicarbonate of soda, it’s great for removing stains from white clothing. It also works well for removing grass stains and cleaning white leather trainers.”
Cleans surfaces and deodorises skin.
Lynsey says: “Chopping boards can get stained. Sprinkle on salt and rub with half a lemon, cut-side down, to lift out stains and keep your boards hygienic.”
Tara says: “Rubbing lemon juice under your arms won’t keep you sweat-free, but the citric acid kills the bacteria and odour.”
Cleanses skin, removes carpet stains and buffs steel.
Tara says: “Shaving foam is formulated for sensitive areas so can be used as a gentle wash, too.”
Lynsey says: “A basic white shaving foam is great for removing carpet stains and buffing up stainless steel, such as on kitchen and bathroom taps and sinks.”
Moisturises, reduces redness and cleans steel.
Tara says: “After showering, your pores are open, so olive oil soaks into the skin for a lovely soft finish. Plus, it is an antioxidant with anti-inflammatory properties and can reduce redness.”
Lynsey says: “Natural oil is gentle on stainless-steel fridges, kettles and other household appliances.”
Lubricates zips and door hinges.
Lynsey says: “If you have a zip that is stuck on an item of clothing, or a sticky door hinge, you can gently rub a bar of soap over the area to get it moving.”
Tara says: “Soap brows are big on TikTok. Run your eyebrow brush lightly along the soap which acts as a wax to keep brows in place.”
Conditions hair and removes water marks.
Tara says: “Coconut has fatty acids that make your hair feel silky soft and shiny.”
Lynsey says: “Mix coconut oil with lemon juice. Rub it into your shower door with a towel. Use a clean towel to buff it. Mix equal parts white vinegar and water, dip a towel in that and get rid of any streaks.”
Eliminates odours, cleans grout and brightens teeth.
Lynsey says: “It is a fantastic odour eater, can brighten laundry and clean tile grout.”
Tara says: “Bicarb can help remove surface stains on teeth. But use it with a fluoride toothpaste to avoid damaging your enamel.”
