Keeping an Indian home spotless can feel like a full-time job, but a few smart habits and everyday ingredients can make it effortless. Here are our favourite cleaning hacks.

1. Lemon & Salt for Copper and Brass

Combine lemon juice with a little salt and rub on copper and brass items. Rinse and buff — they will gleam like new without harsh chemicals.

2. Vinegar for Stubborn Stains

White vinegar diluted with water removes hard-water stains from taps, shower heads and washbasins. It also deodorises and disinfects naturally.

3. Newspaper for Streak-Free Glass

Use crumpled newspaper instead of cloth to wipe mirrors and windows. It absorbs moisture and leaves zero streaks.

4. Baking Soda for Kitchen Grime

A paste of baking soda and water cuts through burnt-on grease on the hob and stove top with minimal scrubbing.

5. Bay Leaves Against Insects

Store a few dried bay leaves in your rice and flour containers. They naturally keep weevils and insects away.

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