Clean everything with these 6 products (most of them you cook with every day!)

<img alt="" src="http://a323.yahoofs.com/phugc/J0iLE2gV5HKt/photos/cd010767de1f06a2a08faa22b7b759e0/ori_5a7cebbadf62eb.jpg?ug_____DYTyeR5cv" align="left" height="295" width="295">Two big New Year&#39;s resolutions: go green and save money. The stuff on this list takes care of both, since they let you get every surface in your house sparkling without any noxious chemicals, while costing mere pennies per use.<br><br><strong>Baking soda</strong>: Scrubbed into countertops, baking soda gets surfaces gleaming. A pre-vacuum baking soda sprinkle freshens rugs, and if you&#39;ve got a clogged drain, clear it up with some baking soda tossed down, followed by hot water or white vinegar.<br><strong><a rel="nofollow" title="baking soda" target="_blank" href="http://www.quickandsimple.com/how-to/organize-clean/baking-soda?link=emb&amp;dom=yah_life&amp;src=syn&amp;con=blog_qas&amp;mag=qas">Find out more ways baking soda can do everything from de-grime your oven to revitalize your hair.</a></strong><br><br><strong>White vinegar</strong>: A water-vinegar mix, sprayed on surfaces, makes an effective all-purpose cleaner. Plus, vinegar can sanitize your toilet bowl, clean grimy shower curtains, and break up soap residue in your washing machine.<br><strong><a rel="nofollow" title="vinegar" target="_blank" href="http://www.quickandsimple.com/how-to/organize-clean/vinegar?link=emb&amp;dom=yah_life&amp;src=syn&amp;con=blog_qas&amp;mag=qas">That&#39;s not all vinegar can do! Find out more ways vinegar can get your house spic-and-span</a><br><br></strong><strong>Lemon juice</strong>: Shine up everything from copper to mirrors with a quick lemon juice rub. Throw a 1/2 cup into your laundry rinse cycle to brighten clothes, or make a paste with baking soda to remove mildew stains.<br><strong><a rel="nofollow" title="lemon juice" target="_blank" href="http://www.quickandsimple.com/how-to/organize-clean/lemons?link=emb&amp;dom=yah_life&amp;src=syn&amp;con=blog_qas&amp;mag=qas">Did you know you can polish your shoes with lemon juice? Learn more ways this citrus fruit can sparkle up your home</a></strong><br><br><strong>Salt</strong>: A scrub with salt can get rid of tough surface stains -- it can even banish rust.<br><strong><a rel="nofollow" title="salt" target="_blank" href="http://www.quickandsimple.com/how-to/organize-clean/salt?link=emb&amp;dom=yah_life&amp;src=syn&amp;con=blog_qas&amp;mag=qas">Need to clear your sinuses? Salt can do that too.</a></strong><br><br><strong>Borax</strong>: This natural mineral is a long-time laundry staple -- add it to regular detergent in your washing machine as a cleaning booster, or use it alone as a bleach alternative. A sprinkle can also freshen up a grubby trashcan or a less-than-pristine toilet bowl.<br><strong><a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://www.quickandsimple.com/how-to/organize-clean/borax-boric-acid?link=emb&amp;dom=yah_life&amp;src=syn&amp;con=blog_qas&amp;mag=qas">Need to get rid of cockroaches and ants? Borax can do that without toxic chemicals -- find out how.</a></strong><br><br><strong>Tea tree oil</strong>: This disinfectant can de-germ bathroom surface, as well as get rid of mold and mildew.<br><strong><a rel="nofollow" title="tea tree oil" target="_blank" href="http://www.quickandsimple.com/diet-weight-loss/health/tea-tree-oil">Learn how tea tree oil can also clear up your skin and clean up your hair.</a><br></strong><strong><br></strong><strong>More stuff you&#39;ll like on <a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://www.quickandsimple.com?link=rel&amp;dom=yah_life&amp;src=syn&amp;con=blog_qas&amp;mag=qas">QuickandSimple.com</a>:<br><br></strong><a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://www.quickandsimple.com/natural-living-guide?link=rel&amp;dom=yah_life&amp;src=syn&amp;con=blog_qas&amp;mag=qas">100+ Natural Health and Cleaning Solutions That Really Work!</a>: Fix your tummy troubles, get your bathroom pristine, and much more -- all without those chemicals that cost you a bundle!<br><a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://www.quickandsimple.com/how-to/organize-clean/cleaning-secrets?link=rel&amp;dom=yah_life&amp;src=syn&amp;con=blog_qas&amp;mag=qas">20 Cleaning Secrets From the Pros</a>: Insider tips to shave time from your clean routine<a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://www.quickandsimple.com/how-to/organize-clean/wash-car?link=rel&amp;dom=yah_life&amp;src=syn&amp;con=blog_qas&amp;mag=qas"><br>Wash Your Car Like a Pro</a>: How to do a professional-grade cleaning job at home<br><br>Reprinted with permission of Hearst Communications, Inc.