- Use white wine vinegar to get rid of yellow pillow stains
- Many cleaning products Brits already have in their food cupboards
- A cleaning expert on five cleaning products that can help clean your bedroom
From limescale to stubborn stains, many household messes can be tackled with items that are probably at the back of your food cupboard.
Michael Bogoyavlensiky, cleaning expert from Cleaning Express spoke to ComfyBedss, to discuss how people at home don’t need to splash the cash on expensive cleaning products, and some items in your food cupboard may do the trick.
“People spend an absolute fortune in the likes of B&M on specialist products for different parts of the house, but in reality, they don’t need to. Simple kitchen stables are natural, cost-effective and versatile and more often than not, work better than the commercial cleaners.”
When it comes to cleaning the bedroom, try implementing these five products into your routine rather than splashing the cash on branded sprays.
- Baking soda – approx. £1.20 for 200g
“Baking soda works as a natural deodoriser and a mild abrasive, meaning it can scrub whatever needs scrubbing without scratching anything, as well as getting rid of any nasty odours.
When bedsheet-changing time comes, once you strip the bed, sprinkle baking soda over your mattress and leave for an hour before hoovering it all up. This should help get rid of any smells that’ve sunken through to the mattress.”
- Coca-Cola – approx. £1.50 for 2L
“Another great product that can help lift stains is full-fat Coca-Cola. The acidity from the drink can help pull stains to the surface, so if you’ve had any spillages on any carpets, then you can dab this on, leave briefly and then blot it clean off with warm water.
Separate from the bedroom, it’s also great for cleaning any metal taps and cleaning toilets. Pour around 250ml into the toilet bowl, leave it overnight and then flush it away. Your bog will be sparkling!”
- Lemon juice – approx. 40p per lemon
“Lemon has natural acid that cuts through grease, will help kill any bacteria and will also leave a beautifully smelling citrus scent behind.
One way that you can incorporate lemon juice into your bedroom is by using it on your mirrors. Mix lemon juice with water and spray on mirrors and glass wardrobes for a streak-free shine. You can also use this on your windows, too!”
- White wine vinegar – approx. £1.20 for 350ml
“Another one that’s great for windows and limescale is white wine vinegar. Mix equal parts of vinegar and water in a spray bottle for a natural and streak-free window cleaner. This spray can also be used on bedside surfaces and nightstands, too, as it’ll help kill any bacteria that are sitting on any surfaces.
Those gross yellow stains that everyone has in their pillows – nothing to be ashamed of, we all get them, but these can also be removed with white wine vinegar. Add a cup of white wine vinegar to your washing machine drum with your usual detergent, and it should help lift the yellowness.”|
- Table salt – approx. 70p for 750g
“Table salt isn’t just for seasoning your dinner; it can also be used as a gentle abrasive for cleaning in the bedroom.
If you’ve got mug rings or watermarks on your bedside table, sprinkle a little salt onto the stain and rub gently with a damp cloth or mix it with lemon juice to create a natural scrub.
The coarse texture lifts marks without damaging the surface. Salt is also handy for fresh carpet stains; just sprinkle it over any spilt liquid, let it absorb for 5–10 minutes, then vacuum or blot away to stop the stain from setting.”