We all hate cleaning, well most of us, so it’s no surprise that we often look for ways to make it simpler and easier. Fortunately, some of these ways exist – here are at least 15!
Whether you clean your house constantly or just need to because you’re expecting visitors, these simple hacks can make the process much faster and less painful.
You’ll also save money on a lot of useless cleaning products. Without further ado, here are our cheap and easy hacks for a super clean home.
1. Clean the blender
Fill the blender with warm water and a drop of dish soap, then run it for several seconds and let it run, then rinse it with warm water. This is not to say that you shouldn’t use your sponge after that, but remember; Pretty much everything around the house can be cleaned with a sponge.
Of course, now you need to clean the sponge because it can collect a lot of bacteria, especially after it has been in the sink for a long time. For easy cleaning, microwave it for half a minute to kill bacteria (and be sure to wait a few minutes before taking it out because it’s hot).
2. Use dryer sheets
Even after you’ve used them, dryer sheets are magical. You can use them to polish water stains off mirrors and shower doors, clean baseboards, and clean kitchen fixtures. We recommend adding a bit of vinegar to remove hard water stains; they can work miracles on fixtures like kitchen faucets.
3. How to clean the air vents
If you’ve neglected them, chances are your air vents are full of dirt and dust. This sends dust into the rooms and prevents dirty air from escaping. First, use a soft vacuum brush tool to try to get rid of the dust.
If that doesn’t work, soak a rag in whatever detergent you have around the house and wrap it around a butter knife. This will get the vents squeaky clean.
4. Clean blinds with vinegar
There’s a reason our grandmothers always had vinegar and baking soda in the house. Vinegar has a wide range of applications, from cleaning hard water stains, as mentioned above, to cleaning blinds.
Your blinds can easily get dirty and dusty, so here’s a quick fix: Combine equal parts water and vinegar in a bowl and get a cloth to cover your hand. This is important because vinegar can damage the skin. Dip the cloth into the mixture, then wipe it over each blind slat to remove any dirt or dust.
5. How to clean your shower in a jiffy
You can also clean the shower with vinegar; After all, you don’t want to spend all day in the bathroom. Just fill a dish wand with half dish soap and half vinegar and start scrubbing. You can also use a toothbrush or sponge for this, with the same solution.
6. Use baking soda to clean fabrics.
A cup of baking soda will do wonders – you won’t believe how dazzlingly white your clothes will turn. Just put it in the washing machine before washing clothes and add a little salt to remove fabric stains.
7. Clean your sofa fast
You can also use baking soda to clean your sofa. Helps eliminate odors and stubborn stains on all types of fabrics. Dust the sofa first, and then sprinkle baking soda on the area you want to clean.
After about 15 minutes, vacuum up the baking soda with the brush attachment of your vacuum.
8. How to clean stainless steel
Stainless steel appliances always get stained. To make them shine, get a soft cloth and some isopropyl alcohol.
Alternatively, you can use dish soap and water to clean the surface and rub on a little olive oil (a few drops will do) to make the steel shine. Baby or mineral oil on a second cloth also works.
9. How to clean your computer safely
Never use acetone, ethanol, ammonia, toluene, or methyl chloride near your computer. Also, avoid harsh chemicals and paper products and don’t spray anything directly on the screen.
The best way to clean your computer? Rub some white vinegar on a microfiber cloth and give the keyboard a good scrub. Then, clean the dirtiest areas with a cotton swab soaked in vinegar.
Take a microfiber cloth and gently rub it in a circular motion to clean the screen. If necessary, apply a mixture of vinegar and water, gently.
10. Annoying grease stains
Mix isopropyl alcohol and salt in a 4:1 ratio to clean grease stains from carpeting or other surfaces. Simply rub the mixture into the stain and allow the surface to dry. If necessary, vacuum up any remaining salt.
11. Use duct tape to clean up dust, dirt, and crumbs.
A strong sticky tape will pick up crumbs, dust and dirt anywhere in the house: fabrics, lampshades, you name it.
12. Clean sneakers with toothpaste
Use toothpaste and an old toothbrush to make the whites of your shoes look like new again. This really works great! They always ask me if I just bought a new pair.
13. Clean burnt dishes
We know how annoying burnt pots and pans can be. Once again, baking soda and vinegar come to the rescue. Fill the burnt dish with water and a cup of white vinegar, bring the mixture to a boil, then add two tablespoons of baking soda. Wait for it to cool down, then just wipe off the burnt-on stuff.
14. Use a dry rag or broom to sweep baseboards.
If you haven’t cleaned the baseboards in a while, sweep up the dust with a broom or dry rag, then vacuum the area. Remove any remaining dirt or dust with a damp cloth or sock.
15. The best way to clean wooden floors
You can clean the wooden decks with a sponge and a bucket of water with a little dishwashing liquid. Use a damp rag to remove any leftover soap scum when finished washing.
Conclution
One last piece of advice: use a sponge to remove stains from the tiles after you have vacuumed them. Alternatively, you can get a bucket of water, a rag, and some mild detergent, and start scrubbing.
Be sure to wash the rag and change the water from time to time. If not, you’re just pushing more dirt. Use a toothbrush to remove the really stubborn parts.
