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50+ uses of everyday products that will help you save money and keep you healthy

4) Listerine. Mouthwash is essential for good dental health, but you’ll be surprised by number of ways you can use Listerine. A proven anti-bacterial, Listerine is great for a DIY deodorant and as a gargle to prevent coughs and throat infections. It’ll kill the bacteria that cause smelly feet, and its anti-fungal properties can fight toenail fungus. Listerine can also treat both dandruff and head lice. Try using it as a household cleaner or running it through your washing machine – it is a powerful antiseptic and it smells fresh.
5) Hydrogen peroxide. When safely diluted and used with care, hydrogen peroxide is a very versatile product. Try this nail soak for whiter nails, or use it to reduce wax build-up in your ears. It can remove wine stains and clean stone counters or glass surfaces. It is also a great way to clean that gunky build-up from your make-up brushes, and to remove mould from shower curtains. See this article for more great uses of hydrogen peroxide.
6) Baking soda. Baking soda is a fabulous, cheap product to keep in the kitchen cupboard. Add it to water to soothe an upset tummy, or make a paste to remove splinters and ingrown hairs, and soothe bee stings. It is an effective natural deodorant and tooth whitener, a compress to soothe puffy eyes, and drinking it before a workout even helps to absorb lactic acid, reducing muscle soreness. Baking soda is a great natural shampoo, and it can promote healthy kidneys. Add it to your laundry as a natural stain remover and fabric softener. Finally, you can mix it with honey and lemon juice for a hand treatment that combats dryness, cracking and age spots.
7) White vinegar. Get rid of spiders with a diluted vinegar spray, or try this DIY natural ant repellent. You can disinfect your kitchen and clean out the microwave, and disinfect your wooden cutting boards which are known to soak up bacteria. White vinegar is also great for cleaning out the scale build-up in your kettle, and for freshening up your coffee maker.

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