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Use What You Got! 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 Apr 4, 2013 at 6:50PM

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Use What You Got! 30 Ways to Clean Naturally

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Vodka: Keep Aphids Away


How to do it: Don’t let little aphids torture your houseplants. Wipe down plans with a water-soaked cloth. Next, soak a cotton ball in vodka (not the good stuff—save that for your martini). Gently dab leaves with the vodka for an aphid-free plant.

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