15 Cleaning Secrets Our Grandmothers Knew (Save Thousands At 50)

Are you exhausted by the endless rows of expensive, chemical-filled cleaning sprays at the grocery store? Today, we are dusting off the history books and returning to the incredibly frugal, all-natural cleaning secrets our grandmothers swore by during the 1930s, 40s, and 50s! Back in the day, women kept their homes absolutely spotless and smelling fresh using just a handful of cheap pantry staples and a whole lot of common sense. I've gathered 15 of my absolute favorite old-school domestic tricks that will completely eliminate those heavy plastic bottles from your cabinets and save you a small fortune at the checkout line. 00:00 — Intro: The forgotten era of truly frugal living 01:44 — Secret #15: The beverage that beautifully restores wood 04:54 — Secret #12: How to instantly neutralize fried cooking odors 07:03 — Secret #10: A bakery item to sweep up dangerous glass 11:32 — Secret #6: Use this root vegetable to completely melt rust 13:29 — Secret #4: An absolutely free way to deodorize carpets 15:19 — Secret #2: Dissolve baked-on grease with this alkaline powder 16:12 — Secret #1: The absolute gold-standard for mopping floors What was the one old-fashioned cleaning secret that your own grandmother absolutely swore by? Did she use vinegar for everything, or did she have a special trick for doing the laundry? Tell me in the comments — I read every one! If you like simple ways to save money, hit Subscribe and turn on notifications. These are general money-saving and household tips that work for me — please use your own good judgement. #moneysavingtips #vintagecleaning #ThriftyHazel