Homemade products are often more effective than store-bought alternatives. They’re also more economical and environmentally friendly.

Coffeemom from Old Fashioned Homemaking writes:

“If you have light colored, unpolished wood furniture but would like to brighten it up, use this eco-friendly alternative. Wipe down the furniture with cold tea. This will bring out the grain of the wood, and will also darken the wood slightly.”

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