CLEANING WITH GENERIC DETERGENT AND CLEANING PRODUCTS
Eyeing generic or dollar-store cleaners for home and laundry? Be warned that the cheapest detergents are underperformers that have trouble dissolving, leaving clumps of detergent in clothing. Meanwhile, the lowest-cost window cleaners often leave streaks instead of clear windows — though many DIY experimenters swear by a mixture of vinegar, liquid soap, and water.