Are you still paying for carpet cleaners to come to your house? Most supermarkets rent out do it yourself professional carpet cleaning machines. Cancel your yearly visit from the carpet cleaner and do it yourself.

Are you still using the drycleaner on a weekly basis? Some clothes need to be dry cleaned but for the ones that don't say, "dry clean only" what other options do you have? How about hand cleaning? Google "alternatives to dry cleaning." You will get hundreds of ideas to do at home. If you do need a clothes item dry cleaned, why not stretch out the time between visits?

What is the one thing cleaning companies are scared of? This secret: vinegar can dramatically cut your cleaning bill and it is all natural. An average bottle of cleaner costs $0.70 per litre, while an all-purpose cleaner from the supermarket costs around $2.85 per litre. This section will show you how to get the vinegar working for your bank balance!

Why not try a tablespoon of vinegar in your dishes. It helps to remove grime and grease.

Stainless steel pots can be rubbed up with vinegar.

To clean up your windows, get a bucket of hot water. Now add a shot glass amount (or 30 mls) of vinegar. Plus add a small squeeze of dishwashing liquid and you can clean your glass streak free.

Do you have a marble benchtop? Use a vinegar spray and a cloth to clean. However, don't leave it on there too long.

Next time you go to clean the toilet use ...yep, you guessed it vinegar.

Before you purchase expensive drain cleaners, why not try this. Grab a tablespoon of bi-carb soda and put it down the drain. Now pour down a capful of white vinegar. You should hear a loud fizzing sound, and presto your drain is unblocked.