Just as it can bleach carpets, white vinegar may also "strip paint" from walls. Baqir suggests using a gentle soapy water solution or a cleaner specifically designed for painted surfaces.

Mixing up your own cleaning solutions is a cost-saving way to green-clean your home. You control the ingredients and save on packaging. Vinegar is a trusted, tested, and versatile cleaning tool.

Chrome's extra-shiny finish is part of what makes it so popular, and one way to get sparkling clean ... dilute the vinegar by ...