After reading some articles on this topic, I'm hooked! Here is a website I found with some great ideas:
http://www.dep.state.ct.us/wst/p2/in...al/bedroom.htm. You can just copy and paste this in your browser.
Here is a sample of what I've found:
Brass and Copper Cleaner and Polish - Mix 1/3 cup flour and 1/3 cup white vinegar in a small bowl. Add ¼ cup salt and mix well. Spoon onto tarnished item and let sit for at least 1 hour. Rinse and wipe clean to prevent corrosion. Polish with a small amount of olive oil.
Cleanser - Use baking soda on a damp sponge. For tougher stains, mix 1 cup baking soda and 1/4 cup borax in bowl, dampen sponge, and scoop up cleanser.
Oven Cleaner - Make sure oven is turned off. Make a paste of baking soda and water and put on the top, sides and bottom of the oven. Be careful to avoid the heating element. Let it set overnight. Scoop out baking soda and then wipe clean with a damp cloth. Use scouring pad for tough spots.
Burnt Pans - Add water to the pan to cover the bottom and sprinkle in a few tablespoons of baking soda. Bring it to a boil and turn off the heat. Wait until the pan is cool and the burnt material will easily come off.
Window and Glass Cleaner - Mix ¼ cup white vinegar in about ½ gallon of warm water in a bucket. Then add 1/8 teaspoon liquid soap (or dishwashing liquid), and a pinch of cornstarch to the bucket. Wipe down the glass with this mixture and dry with a lint-free cloth. For spray bottle - pour 2 tablespoons of vinegar and 2 cups of water into a spray bottle. Add 2 drops of liquid soap and shake to mix. Spray on glass and wipe with lint-free cloth. Club soda (not seltzer) in a spray bottle can be used for touch-ups.
Stainless Steel - Use baking soda on a sponge to scrub and rinse well.
Chrome - Use club soda (not seltzer) in a spray bottle and dry with soft cloth
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