Cleaning products from the store are effective, but often full of chemicals that are not good for our health or the environment. Fortunately, nature provides us with surprisingly effective alternatives that are gentle on surfaces and, as a bonus, much cheaper.

Many of these ingredients are already in your pantry or even in the refrigerator. Here's how you can use them to keep your house clean without harsh chemicals.

1. Tomato juice – enemy of dirt and copper stains

2. Orange peel – natural polish for stainless steel

3. Hydrogen peroxide – gentle disinfectant

4. White bread – cleans paintings and wallpaper