When you have a home, you have a lot of cleaning to do. And the bigger the house, the more cleaning there is. And cleaning isn’t the most fun thing to do.
It can also take up a lot of your time. That is if you let it. If you know some tricks, you can get your cleaning done a lot quicker.
You can also clean a lot more efficiently. This way your home will be cleaner and healthier for you and your family. We’ve scoured the internet and came up with some great cleaning hacks for you to try out.
Here are 50 tricks to keep every inch of your house clean:
Did someone spill something on your carpet? Not to worry! You can make your own carpet cleaner with some dish soap, white vinegar, and water. Get the recipe and cleaning instructions
here.
The grooves in your cabinets can get pretty nasty over time. You can get them nice and clean by scrubbing with a toothbrush and a paste made from baking soda and coconut oil. Get the details
here.
Toothbrushes should be replaced every three to four months. But you can sanitize them in between by soaking them in vinegar. Get more info
here.
4) Garbage Disposal Tablets
Your garbage disposal can get pretty stinky and filled with bacteria. You can easily clean it without scrubbing by using citrus ice cubes and baking soda. Get more info on this process
here.
Stop using paper towels to clean your windows. They can leave behind lint and streaks. Use newspaper instead with DIY glass cleaning spray made from vinegar and dish soap. Get the full tutorial
here.
Window screens can be pretty difficult to clean. The best way to remove dust, hair, lint, and spider webs is to lint roll your window screens. Learn more
here.
7) Get Pee and Sweat Stains Out of Mattresses
Your kids mattress can get pretty gross when you’re potty training. But getting rid of urine and sweat stains in your mattress is possible with a solution of baking soda, peroxide, and dish soap. You can learn more about this cleaning hack
here.
It’s important to clean the dishwasher every now and then. After all, it does a lot of cleaning. Running a cycle with a bowl of vinegar and some baking soda will do the trick. You can also use some bleach if you find mold or mildew in your dishwasher.
No one wants to eat something cooked in nasty stained bakeware. Get rid of those baked-on stains with baking soda and dish soap. Get more info
here.
10) Scrub Microfiber Clean
Is your microfiber couch stained? Clean it with one ingredient. Just use some rubbing alcohol and a brush. Learn more
here.
11) Grout, Tile, and Tub Cleaner
Make your grout sparkle like new with some DIY cleaner. This also works on tiles and your tub. Get the recipe for this cleaner
here.
12) Iron Out Carpet Stains
Here’s another carpet stain remedy. Just spray Windex over the stain and place a towel on top of it. Then use an iron to sop up the stain by running it over the towel. Get more info on this cool hack
here.
Baseboards are something that’s easy to forget to clean. You can use dryer sheets to help them stay cleaner longer. Get all the details
here.
Are your faucets covered in water spots? Get rid of them quick by rubbing them down with wax paper. Get the details
here.
It’s important to dust your window blinds so you’re not breathing in all that gross dust. Wipe them down with a sock damp with a mixture of water and vinegar. Get more info
here.
16) Clean Your Shower Head
We often don’t think to clean the things that do the cleaning but your shower head can grow a gunky build up after a while. You can clean it by soaking it in a bag of vinegar. Learn more
here.
17) Cleaning the Toilet Brush
Keep your toilet brush clean by pouring some Pine Sol into the holder. It will keep it disinfected. Get more info
here.
Is it possible to get your oven door clean again. Just use this DIY baking soda paste. Get the receipe
here.
19) Clean Your Range Hood
Your range hood gets greasy overtime. You’ll need to soak it in a water-based degreaser to get it clear. Learn how
here.
Your cutting boards will also need periodic cleaning. You can do so with some lemon and salt. You can also learn how to clean every type of cutting board
here.
You can easily clean your vents even though they have tiny spaces. Just use a rag and a butter knife. Get the details
here.
Get all that nasty dust off your ceilings fans. Use can use a pillow case so the dust doesn’t go flying everywhere. Learn more
here.
Is your carpet covered in dog hair even after vaccuming? Trying using a carpet rake to get that excess hair up.
24) Get Rid of Scratches From Ceramic
Is your ceramic covered in those little grey scratches? There’s a fix for that! Use some Bar Keepers Friend on it. Learn more about about this
here.
You can use an iron with scorch marks on it. Clean it with some vinegar, baking soda, and a tooth brush. Get the directions
here.
26) Shine Cloudy Glassware
Is your glassware coming out cloudy when you clean it? Try soaking it in water and vinegar. Learn how to make them sparkle
here.
Are your cookies sheets looking greasy and beat up? Baking soda and hydrogen peroxide will clean that right up and have them looking new. Learn how
here.
28) Polish Stainless Steel Sink
Make your stainless steel shine like new again. Just use some vinegar, baking soda, and dish soap. Get the tutorial on how to clean your stainless steel sink
here.
Want to prevent soap scum build up on your glass shower doors? Spray your door down with some Rain-X. Everything will slide right off. Get more info on this method
here.
Clean your cast iron pans without damaging them with a potato. Just sprinkle salt in the pan and rub it down with a sliced potato. Get the details
here.
31) Clean Under the Toilet
It’s important to clean all of the toilet. You can use a screwdriver covered in toilet paper to get to the hard to reach spots. You can find everything else you need to know about this hack
here.
32) Clean the Washing Machine
The washing machine needs cleaning from time to time too. You can get the job done with some vinegar. You can find the tutorial for this
here.
Your humidifier also needs a good periodic cleaning. And it can also be cleaned with vinegar. Learn how
here.
34) Get Pet Hair Off Furniture
Pet hair can be stubborn and stick around even after vaccumming. Wet a rubber dish glove and wipe the area down. The hair should easily stick to the glove. Learn more about this method
here.
Do your pillows look nasty and discolored? Get them white again with some bleach and borax. Get the full instructions for this fix
here .
36) Baking Soda and Bleach Grout Cleaner
Sometimes regular grout cleaner won’t do. If you have a grout job that needs extra care, you should try this baking soda and bleach recipe. You can find it
here.
37) Freshen Stinky Mildew Towels
Towels can get a yucky mildew smell if you leave them in the washing machine for too long. You can get rid of it by washing them in vinegar. Get the details
here.
Get that baked on grease and grime off of your stove top. All you need is some hydrogen peroxide and baking soda. Get the instructions
here.
39) Clean a Glass Stove Top
Have a glass stove top? Use the same ingredients but add a little dish soap. Get the details
here.
40) Restore Hardwood Floor
Are your hardwood floors looking scratched and dull? Bring them back to life with this DIY floor cleaner made from castile soap and rubbing alcohol. Get the recipe
here.
Don’t let oil stains ruin the look of your driveway. Some Pour-N-Restore will get rid of that stain. Get the details
here.
Don’t spend hours ripping hair out of your vacuum. Rip it out with a seam ripper. Learn how
here.
43) Clean Microwave Splatter
Is your microwave covered in food splatter? Nuke some vinegar and lemon to remove it. Get the instructions on this cleaning hack
here.
44) Shine Up Your Toaster
Keep your toaster looking new with this cleaning hack. You’ll need some vinegar and dish soap. A paint brush and toothbrush is also helpful to have. You can find the tutorial
here.
Get the dust and grime off your air vents by giving them a bath. Just toss them in the tub. Get the details
here.
Stop buying Swifter pads. You can make reusable ones with a chenille sock. Just toss them in the wash when they need cleaning. Learn more
here.
Clean hard to reach spots with a broom. Just wrap a microfiber cloth around it and secure with a rubber band. Learn more
here.
Window tracks are easy to forget to clean. But you can get them nice and clean with vinegar, baking soda, and a toothbrush. Learn how to do this
here.
Acrylic faucet knobs can get real grimy. Give them a deep clean with a toothbruch, straight pin, and a Q-tip. Get the tutorial
here.
50) Shaving Cream for Upholstery Stains
Got an upholstery stain? You can remove them with some shaving cream. Get the details
here.
