Make your own cleaning products

Go green by replacing chemical-based cleaners with do-it-yourself versions courtesy of these simple recipes.

For stainless steel appliances: Put a few drops of olive oil on a cloth and wipe clean. To polish floors, combine olive oil with vinegar.

For windows: Combine equal parts vinegar and water in a spray bottle.

For lime scale: Soak the spots in lemon juice or leave a lemon juice-soaked cloth on the stains for several minutes.

For hard-to-remove stains: Create an abrasive cleaner, by making a paste of baking soda and water.