Nobody likes to clean, but it’s just one of those things you have to do.
Wouldn’t it be nice if there were some hacks that made it easier to get the job done? You don’t have to buy a lot of expensive products to get your home sparkling clean. Here are some tips and hacks that can help.
Brooms and Dust Pans
Ever think about what kind of dirt and grime gets left behind on your broom and dustpan? They can be pretty nasty. If you don’t clean them, you aren’t really getting the germs out of your home. In fact, you might just be spreading them to other parts of your home. Use bleach to clean your broom and dustpan weekly to help make your home cleaner.
Porcelain Sinks
If you have a porcelain sink in your home, it may be dirty or stained. You have to be careful about which cleaning product you use. Baking soda is great for porcelain sinks because it can remove stains and dirt, but it is gentle enough not to harm the ceramic.
Yellow Pillows
Even if you clean your pillowcases, you probably have pillows with some yellow stains on them. You can wash them in the washing machine easily to remove the stains. Just add your normal laundry detergent and some bleach. You can hang them to dry or toss them in the dryer to get the job done faster.
Electric Stove Burner
Your electric stove burners get a lot of things dropped on them, and they can be dirty and grimy. It can sometimes be hard to clean them, but this simple solution can make it easier. Remove the burner and wash it with dish soap and water. Use baking soda and water to make a thin paste and apply it to the burner. Allow it to sit for 20 minutes, and then wipe it clean. Replace the burner.
Glass Cooktops
You have to be careful with glass cooktops since they scratch easily. Baking soda is a great way to get your glass cooktop clean without causing any damage to it. Simply apply the baking soda and then use a damp sponge or rag to scrub it clean.
Cloth Couches
If your couch is stained or dirty, you can clean it with some baking soda and elbow grease. Simply sprinkle baking soda on the couch and allow it to soak into the stains. Use a damp brush dipped in warm, soapy water to scrub the couch, and then wipe it with a damp cloth. Allow it to dry thoroughly before sitting on it.
Rugs
Rugs can seem almost impossible to get clean. If you have a rug with a lot of stains, simply take it outside and spray it with a hose. Once the rug is wet, apply some Oxyclean laundry detergent to the stain and use a brush to scrub it. Spray it again, and then roll the rug to ring it out. Repeat and let it dry before putting it back in your home.
Bathtub Grime
When your bathtub gets yellow or dingy, it can be hard to remove it. Instead of spending a lot of money on cleaners, simply apply some nail polish remover to a sponge and use it to wash the tub down. Rinse it to remove the product and the smell of acetone.
Vent Covers
If the vents in your home are getting dusty and dirty, there is no reason to take the time to clean each one individually. Just pop the vent covers in your dishwasher and run them through. They come out sparkling clean. Then just install them and enjoy the improved air quality.
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