12 Foods You Can Use That Will Actually Clean Your House (2 of 3)

Bananas as a duster

Bananas can actually be good for dusting houseplants, says horticulturist Dr. Dave Williams. The peels of bananas are actually great for getting that harmful dust off of your plants. This is a better option as opposed to spraying them with water because this can cause mold.

Vodka for disinfectant

Run out of disinfectant wipes or spray? Grab that bottle of vodka and you’ve got a perfect solution. You can clean mildewed tiles with it in your bathroom, clean your mirror or a cutting board, or refresh a smelly mattress with one boozy spritz.

Potato peels for chimney cleaning

Potato peels can actually replace the job of a professional chimney cleaner. Dry out potato peels on a cookie sheet for about a day or two. Toss those into your fireplace and let them burn, and it will push out the excess soot and creosote.

Tang as a dishwasher cleaner

If your dishwasher is a little worse for the wear, try a scoop of Tang. Halfway through a normal cycle with the dishwasher empty, toss some Tang into the detergent dispenser and pour the rest of the container into the dishwasher. You should have a spotless dishwasher.