Some of the simplest substances do the best cleaning jobs around the
          house. Before you reach for those neon-bright supermarket products made
          from things you can't pronounce, give these time-tested solutions a try;
           
          BATHTUBS AND SINKS

          Rub with half a lemon dipped in borax to regain the sparkle. Or wipe
          with white vinegar, then baking soda, and rinse clean with water.
 
          CARPETS

          To bring out the color in rugs and carpets, brush them with a mixture of
          1 cup white vinegar and 1 gallon of water. Animal urine odors can
          usually be vanquished by using a half-and-half mixture of white vinegar
          and water. Sponge it into the carpet and then blot it up with thick
          towels.
 
          DRAINS

          To unclog, pour 3 cups of boiling vinegar down the drain. Or pour in
          1/2 cup baking soda, then 1/2 cup vinegar. Let these bubble away for
          about 20 minutes. Then turn on the hot water and let it run for 3 or 4
          minutes, or pour down a dettleful of boiling water.
 
          FAUCETS

          Rub with lemon peel, wash, and dry with a soft cloth to shine and remove
          spots. To remove hard white calcium deposits, soak toilet tissue with
          white vinegar and wrap it around the stain. Leave tissue in place for
          two hours. Then wipe with a soft cloth.
 
          FURNITURE

          In a small glass jar, combine 1 tnsp white vinegar, 1 tbsp boiled
          linseed oil, 1 tbsp turpentine. (Make just enough for one day's work,
          since the mixture gets gummy) Dampen a cloth with cold water and wring
          out until it's as dry as you can get it. Saturate cloth with mixute and
          apply very sparingly to a small area at a time. Let dry about a half
          hour, then polish with a soft cloth.
 
 
          GLASSES

          To remove cloudy mineral deposits from drinking glasses, put 1 tbsp of
          lemon juice in each glass and fill with hot water. Let sit for several
          hours, then wash.
 
          OVEN

          Dampen a cleaning tag in vinegar and water and wipe out the interior
          once or twice a week to prevent grease buildup. To clean a dirty oven,
          set a pan on ammonia in it overnight. In the morning, scrub the oven
          with baking soda and steel wool. Add a bit of lemon juice to the final
          rinse.