*I use Epsom salts as fabric softener...saves TONS of money and is dirt cheap and natural too! It lives in a big Itty Bitty Bin by the washer
NB: dont buy the Faulding box from the supermarket, buy it loose by the kilo from PantryMan or a health food shop or its not cheaper

*Oregano is a REALLY powerful cleaner...if you have a plant, once you use the leaves, boil the stalks in water and leave to to steep until cold then just refill a Spray bottle...works for EVERYTHING

*Soda water is the best thing for shining stainless steel - its a lil professional secret ...just pour it on and polish off with a clean dry tea towel and you dont have to worry about it scratching or anything!