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2 sponge technique. I am so grateful I heard of this technique. Wring one sponge out in water and then dip it in a tray of baking soda. Wring another sponge in white vinegar. Place the baking soda sponge on the surface to be cleaned, then put the vinegar sponge over the back of it and use your hand to push the two sponges together. This is an ingenious way to create the "cleaning fizz."

Clean the oven and the oven glass using this technique. For really stubborn stains, scrub with a small nylon dishwashing brush after applying the two sponges, then rinse with water

To clean a dirty stovetop just sprinkle baking soda over the top and then spray with vinegar, wipe with a cloth, then rinse with a cloth wrung out in water. If the stovetop is not very dirty then I would just use the spray'n'wipe.

Microwave/dishwas her

If old food is caked on, mix cup white vinegar, 1 cup water and 1 tablespoon of baking soda in a large microwave bowl. Put the bowl in the microwave without a lid and cook on high for approximately 1 minute. The idea is to allow the mixture to boil, but not boil over. While the microwave is warm and steamy wipe the interior with a cloth.

Drains

If there's a smell in the sink drain put cup baking soda down the drain, followed immediately by cup vinegar leave for half an hour. If it's still smelly do it again.

So there we are, hopefully you are now convinced that it is easy being green!

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