30 Ways to Clean Naturally

Skip harsh cleaning products—your pantry already has everything you need to keep a tidy home (32 Photos)

Erin Renzas on Oct 4, 2012 at 6:50PM

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30 Ways to Clean Naturally

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Ketchup: Shine Your Copper


How to do it: Apply the ketchup to a rag and rub onto tarnished copper or brass cookware. Let sit for a minute, and then buff clean and rinse. The acidity of the ketchup will help lift and remove tarnish and return pots to their shiny state.

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