Effortless Methods for Sustaining a 90% Clean Home throughout Springtime
Spring clean like a lazy neat freak with these simple and effective tricks! Say goodbye to a messy house and hello to a more relaxing spring. 🌸
Here are our top 33 life-changing cleaning hacks for spring:
1. Bed-Making Marvel:
Make your bed every morning to instantly transform your bedroom into a tidy haven, even if the rest of the room is a disaster.
2. Eco-Friendly Wipes:
Keep reusable cleaning wipes under your sink, and swab things down daily to avoid dust and mildew buildup. Or go waste-free and mix up your own cleaning solution using plastic-free cleaning concentrate and an old T-shirt!
3. No-Wipe, No-Scrub Shower Solution:
Mist your shower with a no-wipe, no-scrub formula after each use, and enjoy a (reasonably) clean shower all spring, summer, and fall long. 🚿
4. Silicone Drain Saver:
Slide a silicone drain cover onto your shower drain to catch hair and prevent clogs, saving you money on chemical de-cloggers and plumber visits.
5. Pee-Proof Toilet Gel:
Dab some toilet gel into your clean toilet bowl to make clean-up a breeze and keep your throne looking fresh for weeks. 🚽
6. Rusty Stain Slayer:
Blast away years of rusty stains with some spray-on cleaning gel, then rinse to reveal your bathroom's sparkle.💧
7. Vinegar Showerhead Soak:
Submerge your showerhead in a bag filled with vinegar for a few hours to dissolve any pesky buildup.
8. Mold and Mildew Gone with a Gel:
Sweep some mold and mildew remover gel along your gross grout and caulking lines, then rinse after a few hours to eliminate black spots.
9. Citric Acid Bomb Drop:
Drop an eucalyptus-scented, citric acid-infused toilet bomb into your toilet bowl to help combat lime scale buildup and that annoying calcium residue. 🍋
10. Sweeper Slippers:
Slip on some sweeper slippers to effortlessly pick up hair, dust, and water drips as you cruise through your home.
11. Robo Vac Savior:
Invest in a robotic vacuum to keep your floors clean without lifting a finger. 🤖
12. Indoor Doormats:
Place indoor doormats inside your front, side, and back doors to catch water that didn't get wiped off on the outside mat.
13. Boot Scraper:
Stick a boot scraper in the ground next to your back porch to help remove gunk from your shoes before you traipse through your house.
14. No Shoe Zone:
Create a designated no-shoe area near your doors to minimize tracking dirt inside.
15. Doggy Paw Washer:
Wipe down your dogs' paws with an old towel or paw washer before they come back inside, especially if they've been playing in the yard. 🐾
16. Carpet Stain Remover:
Keep some all-purpose carpet stain remover on hand for those inevitable accidental mishaps.
17. HEPA Air Purifier:
Breathe easier with an air purifier that helped eliminate allergens, dust, and pesky spring pollen. 🌸
18. Dishwasher Magic:
Clean a wide range of items in the dishwasher, like glasses, non-rusting metal, or plastic items to save time and effort.
19. Dishwasher Cleaner:
Run a cycle with a dishwasher cleaner and disinfectant to remove water spots and odors from your dishwasher.
20. Powerful Dish Soap:
Break down stubborn grease more quickly with Dawn's Foaming dish soap, especially on dishes that won't fit in the dishwasher.
21. Oven Floor Protector:
Place a shallow cookie sheet on the bottom rack of your oven (or a reusable liner) to catch spills from your spring baking adventures.
22. Lemon Steam Clean:
Microwave a bowl filled with water and lemon for three to five minutes, then close the door and let it steam for a few minutes to effortlessly wipe away dried-on food buildup. 🍋
23. Shiny Stainless Steel:
Treat your stainless-steel appliances with a 2-in-1 cleaner and polish to keep them looking new. 🌟
24. Dust-Writing Paper:
Lay down wax paper or paper bags on the tops of cabinets and furniture to catch greasy dust, then swap it out when spring cleaning rolls around next year.
25. Kill Germs in the Fridge:
Line your refrigerator shelves with absorbent, machine washable mats to prevent small spills from drying to a sticky mess. 🥇
26. Clean Coffee Machine Brew:
Put a cleaning pod in your Keurig coffee machine and "brew" it the same way you make a regular K-Cup to maintain a cleaner coffee maker.
27. Cooktop Clean:
Drizzle a little Dawn and hydrogen peroxide on your cooktop or stove, sprinkle with baking soda, and scrub in circles with a dish brush. 🍳
28. Lint-Free Lushing:
Pull out a lint roller to quickly pick up dust from your lampshades, and use a microfiber duster for other surfaces. 🏭
29. Pet Hair Vanisher:
Use a squeegee with water in a spray bottle to clean pet hair off your sofa, furniture, and other upholstered items. 🐾
30. Pet Hair Vacuum:
Consider investing in a handheld pet hair vacuum to quickly and easily remove pet hair from your home without breaking a sweat. 🐶
31. Deshedding Brush:
Brush your pets regularly to prevent excessive shedding and make cleaning easier. 🐾
Enjoy a cleaner home and a more relaxing spring with these clever cleaning hacks! 🌸🌸
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