Annoying Household Items to Maintain and Effortless Cleaning Methods for Each
Rewritten Article:
Freshen Up Your Home: A Stench-busting Guide for Kitchen, Bathroom, and Laundry
Maybe it's time for a deep clean at your place, especially if the aroma in your kitchen sink or dishwasher is making you gag. Our friendly team has rounded up some cracking solutions to help you banish the odors and bring some freshness back into your life.
by Kayla Boyd & Daniel Boan
The Rancid Stench of Your Kitchen Sink: A Garbage Disposal Cleaner to the Rescue
If you can't remember the last time you scrubbed your kitchen sink, we feel ya. But let's face it—nothing ruins your appetite like the lingering scent of last night's Thai takeout wafting up from the drain. Enter our favorite garbage disposal cleaner, an all-star that foams up to blast away any lingering food debris and leave your sink smelling fresh and clean.
AmazonPromising review: "It works great! Not only does it do a marvelous job, but you can actually see the action taking place. It doesn't just mask the smell and leave a lemony scent like some products; it truly cleans and scrubs as well! "sylvie yah"
Get a pack of four for just $3.78
The Funky Smell Invading Your Dishwasher: With Affresh, Say Goodbye to Grime and Odors
If your dishwasher isn't dishing out the clean dishes you expect anymore, we've got you covered. This magic cleaning tablet can help remove all the grime and funky smells lurking inside your machine. Bye-bye grossness, hello squeaky clean dishes!
AmazonPromising review: "I invested a mere $8.95 and was amazed that it transformed my dishwasher! My cloudy glasses and cutlery now look brand new. This product truly saved me from spending hundreds on a replacement dishwasher." "Sheila"
Grab a six-pack for a measly $8.95
The Moldy Mess of Your Shower: Fight Back with a Powerful No-scrub Weekly Cleaner
There's nothing like stepping into a steamy shower that looks more like a swamp. But with the right tools, you can keep your shower shining and fresh without breaking a sweat. Enter our favorite weekly shower cleaner—just spray it on, let it sit for a bit, then rinse it off and watch the soap scum and grime disappear!
AmazonPromising review: "Who needs to scrub when you can just spray? This cleaning spray does a fantastic job cutting through soap scum and leaving the shower sparkling clean. The subtle scent is barely noticeable, making it a winner in our book!" "Greg n Jeni"
Price: $20.98 available in two scents, two sizes, and a multipack
The Crud Built Up in Your Dryer Vent and Underneath Your Appliances: Eradicate It with a Lint and Dust Brush
Want to reduce the risk of fires and improve your dryer's efficiency? Say hello to your new best friend—a flexible coil lint and dust brush. Its long, bendy design allows it to reach hidden areas and remove the impossible-to-reach lint that's been accumulating in your dryer vent. Plus, it's helpful for cleaning crumbs and dust hiding beneath your appliances.
AmazonPromising review: "Game-changer! I use one in the dryer filter area and one under the refrigerator. They get dust I can't get any other way. I've had them for only a short time, but they feel sturdy and seem like they'll last long enough for me." "ASF"
Price: Get a pack of two for $7.99
The Dusty Blinds Giving You the Itchy-Eye Blues: Dust Away Grudges with a Microfiber Duster
Dusty blinds got you feeling a little down? Fear not! This three-pronged microfiber duster is just what you need to sweep away dust and make your windows sparkle. Plus, it comes with five microfiber sleeves, so you can clean all your windows in one go before giving the sleeves a good wash.
AmazonPromising review: "It saves us hours! We used to spend hours cleaning all the blinds. Now, we can clean all the faux-wood Venetian blinds in our whole house in one hour with minimal effort. Highly recommended!" "R.D."
Price: $6.99 available in two colors
This article's reviews have been lightly edited for clarity and length.
Insights:
- Regularly cleaning and maintaining your kitchen sink, dishwasher, shower, dryer vent, and blinds can help reduce odors, remove grime, and prevent the buildup of debris.
- Household cleaners like vinegar, baking soda, and tea tree oil can be effectively used to combat odors and destroy mold and mildew.
- Using a foe-tackler like Affresh to clean dishwashers can help save money by preventing the need for expensive replacements.
- Incorporating cleaning tablets into a regular dishwasher cleaning routine can help ensure consistent cleanliness and odor control.
- Baking soda and vinegar are versatile cleaners that can be used to clean a variety of surfaces, such as kitchen sinks, garbage disposals, and showers.
- A no-scrub weekly shower cleaner is a lazy yet effective solution for maintaining a clean shower and reducing the need for manual scrubbing.
- Regularly vacuuming the dryer vent can help prevent fires and ensure your dryer functions efficiently.
- Using a microfiber duster to dust blinds is an effective way to remove dust and reduce the time spent on cleaning.
- Regularly dusting and maintaining blinds can help prevent allergens and keep eyes and respiratory systems healthy.
- To prevent the lingering scent of food debris in your kitchen sink, consider incorporating a garbage disposal cleaner into your regular routine, such as the all-star product that foams up to blast away residue and leaves a fresh, clean smell.
- If you're struggling with grime and funky smells in your dishwasher, try using Affresh cleaning tablets to remove the hidden grime and odors, which can help save money by preventing the need for expensive replacements.
- To keep your shower shining and fresh, try using a powerful no-scrub weekly cleaner, which spray-on, lets sit for a bit, then rinses off, leaving soap scum and grime dispersed without requiring manual scrubbing.
- Improve the efficiency of your dryer and reduce the risk of fires by occasionally cleaning your dryer vent with a flexible coil lint and dust brush, which can reach hidden areas and remove the impossible-to-reach lint that accumulates over time.
