Practical Cleaning Strategies That'll Prompt You to Ponder, "Why Haven't I Adopted These Methods Earlier?"
Sprucing Up Your Home in Style:
Kickstart your home cleaning journey with these easy home hacks!
Courtney Lynch, Chantel Turner, Emma McAnaw**
1. Make Your Bedroom Comfortable with a Mattress Vacuum
- Eliminate dust, dirt, and hidden contaminants using a mattress vacuum, suitable for not just beds but also sofas and carpets.
2. Simplify Dish Cleaning with Boiling Water and a Sponge
- Pour boiling water over stubborn, neglected dishes to soften old food residue, making them easier to clean.
3. Clean Your Microwave Effortlessly with Steam
- Place a bowl of water in the microwave and heat until hot, creating steam that loosens food grime. Add lemons for a fresh scent.
4. Rid Laundry of Stubborn Makeup Stains using Shaving Cream
- Apply shaving cream to affected areas before laundering for easy stain removal.
5. DIY Oven Cleaning with Dishwashing Soap
- Combine dishwashing liquid, hot water, and a dryer sheet in dirty pans for an easy, non-toxic oven cleaner.
6. The Pink Stuff: Your Secret Weapon Against Tough Stains
- TikTok's favorite cleaning companion, The Pink Stuff, tackles seemingly impossible stains on cooktops, hard water stains, and more.
7. Set-It-and-Forget-It Cookware Cleaning
- Combine dish soap, hot water, and a dryer sheet in dirty pans, then let them soak for simple cleanup.
8. Keep Cutting Boards Fresh with Regular Oiling
- Regular oiling protects cutting boards from cracking and helps prevent bacterial growth.
9. Lean on Your Dishwasher for Various Household Tasks
- From toys and shoes to vents, your dishwasher can clean a variety of items when used correctly.
10. Spray Away Stains with Wine Spray on Fabrics
- Remove liquids stains on various fabrics, including wool and silk, by spraying the affected area with a wine spray, allowing it to sit for 10 minutes, and washing as usual.
11. Magic Eraser Sponges and Chemical-Free Cleaning
- Dip a magic erasing sponge in hot water, borax, and baking soda for a chemical-free solution to tackling tough stains.
12. Clean Every Bathroom Nook and Cranny
- Regularly clean often overlooked areas like under toilet screw covers to maintain bathroom cleanliness.
13. Keep Your Fridge Fresh with Charcoal Deodorizers
- Absorb odors and moisture with fabric deodorizer pouches in your fridge to combat spoiled food smells.
14. Refresh Your Carpets with Carpet Shampoo
- Revitalize your carpets with a carpet-safe shampoo, leaving them looking and feeling like new.
15. Air Out Your Sponge Floaters
- Place sponges on an open holder to allow them to dry properly and prolong their lifespan.
16. Versatile OxiClean for Stain Removal
- Apply OxiClean directly to fabrics, let it sit, and scrub for effective stain removal.
17. Clean Your Garbage Disposal Easily
- Use a garbage disposal brush to remove food remnants and eliminate unpleasant odors.
18. Try a Garbage Disposal Cleaner for Hands-Free Maintenance
- Pour a garbage disposal cleaner pouch into the disposal, turn on the water and disposal, and let the blue foam clean the cavity for you.
19. Remove Crayon, Pen, and Marker Stains with Hairspray
- Spray suspected areas with hairspray, then wipe clean to remove stains.
20. Eliminate Limescale Buildup in Your Showerhead with Vinegar
- Soak a plastic bag filled with vinegar around the showerhead overnight to break apart mineral deposits.
21. Transform Your Dull Floors with Hardwood Cleaning Spray
- Spray hardwood floors with a cleaning solution containing baking soda to remove dirt and leave a glossy shine.
22. Clean Mirrors, Windows, and Glass Surfaces with Microfiber Cloths
- Use microfiber cloths and water to wipe away smudges and streaks on various glass surfaces without leaving residue.
23. Make Your Electric Stove Look New Again with a Cooktop Cleaning Kit
- Use a cooktop cleaning kit, complete with cleaner, scraper, and pad, to effortlessly remove food stains, burn marks, and bubbles.
24. Simplify Tile Cleaning with an Automatic Scrubbing Brush
- Use an automatic scrubbing brush to clean grout between tiles, making the job faster and easier.
25. Stop Hair Clogs in Your Shower Drain with a TubShroom
- Prevent hair from clogging your drain by using a TubShroom, which traps hair so it doesn't collect in your pipes.
26. Eliminate Stains around Your Toilets, Showers, and Sinks with Pumice Ring Removers
- Remove stains quickly and easily using a pumice ring remover on non-porous surfaces.
Extra Tips:
- Clean your windows with a vinegar and water solution using coffee filters for streak-free results.
- Dab mayonnaise on crayon marks for easy removal.
- Use a lint roller to dust lampshades.
- Fill a vase with rice, soapy water, and swirl to clean stubborn grime.
- Soak showerheads in a plastic bag filled with vinegar overnight to dissolve mineral buildup.
- Use a dish glove to collect pet hair from surfaces.
- Use olive oil to buff and disinfect stainless-steel appliances.
- Remove stains from cutting boards using salt, lemon, and olive oil.
- Buff your furniture with a microfiber cloth to prevent dust buildup.
- Shop locally-sourced cleaning products from your home market’s off-the-beaten-path vendors.
- Redo your commerce-focused home website post to prioritize eco-friendly cleaning content and tutorials.
- Amazon Market redesign should include a 'Green Cleaning' category, catering to the majority of consumers looking for sustainable cleaning solutions.
- Buzzfeed's Home section could feature a comprehensive market-Priority-Post series on various eco-friendly cleaning solutions and tips.
- Home Market ways-posts may also include content on market-home partnerships with major cleaning brands promoting top-selling, sustainable home cleaning products.
- Sent nightmares of hidden contaminants can be eliminated by purchasing content-tested, high-quality cleaning equipment from home Shopping-Home sites.
