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When it comes to housework, bleach is often our go-to product for killing germs and bacteria.

Secondly, you must always rinse surfaces well after cleaning to reduce the residue that’s causing smells.

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And more importantly, never mix bleach with any other cleaning products at once.

Plus, avoid these7 things you should never clean with bleach.

This is especially the case if you have an unexpected guest over!

Candles on a tray

Candles on a tray

In particular, lavender, tea tree, mint or eucalyptus work well to banish lingering bleach odors.

Since essential oils are concentrated and can be quite overpowering themselves, its always advisable to dilute it.

Simply fill a small spray bottle with 1 oz.

Essential oil bottles

Essential oil bottles

of distilled water and 1 oz.

of rubbing alcohol before adding 10-20 drops of lavender essential oil.

Then, shake the bottle well to mix the oils evenly into the solution.

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Boiling oranges and cinnamon

Then bring the pot to the boil before turning the heat down to simmer for several hours.

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Air purifier in living room with a woman reading book on sofa

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However there are so manythings you didn’t know you could clean with baking soda.

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Simply add 12 cup baking soda in an open bowl or box and leave the mixture out to stand.

Alternatively, you could add six drops of essential oil to baking soda inside a small mason jar.

Once the scent fades, simply refresh every few weeks with six drops of essential oil.

Baking soda and vinegar

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Just bear in mind these7 things you should never clean with baking sodato avoid abrasive damage.

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Natural cleaning supplies including baking soda and lemon

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