Cleaning Hacks Will Ease Your Mother Daily Routine
20 cleaning hacks that will transform your routine
1. Dryer sheets
Even after they’ve been used, dryer sheets can work magic around your house!
Here are some great uses:
- Buff water spots from mirrors, bathroom/kitchen fixtures and shower doors
- Remove the ring inside the toilet
- Wipe baseboards clean
2. Tackle a stinky garbage disposal with lemon
Add a fresh scent to the kitchen by cutting up a lemon and running a couple of small slices through the garbage disposal. (This is also a great trick to use just before guests arrive!)
3. Clean the blender
Fill the blender with warm water and a drop of dish soap. Turn it on and let it go for a for a few seconds. Then rinse it out with warm water and you’re all set!
4. Clean your sponge
Sponges can pick up a lot of bacteria, especially if they’re left in the sink. So you want to make sure you clean it frequently.
It’s so easy: just pop it in the microwave for 30 seconds to remove any bacteria! Just wait a minute or two before pulling out since it’ll still be hot.
You can also put your sponge in the dishwasher to get it nice and clean again.
5. Get tile floors looking like new again
Once you’ve vacuumed up the floor, all you need is a bucket of water, some light detergent and a rag. Then start scrubbing! Make sure to frequently clean the rag and water to make sure you aren’t just pushing more dirt around on the floor.
If you really want to get the tough spots out, try using a toothbrush! Seriously, it will change your life.
Watch more: Cheap & easy way to unclog a drain
6. Baseboards
If it’s been a while, use a broom or dry rag to sweep off the dust, and then vacuum the area. Use a wet cloth or sock to remove any remaining dust or dirt.
To clean the baseboards, all you need is a sponge (or soft toothbrush) and a bucket of water with a small amount of dish detergent. Once you’ve done the washing part, then use a damp rag to remove any leftover soap residue.
7. Air vents
If you haven’t checked in a while, your air vents are probably pretty dirty and dusty. Not only does that send dust into the room, but it also blocks the air from getting out.
Easy fix: first try to remove dust with a soft vacuum brush tool. If that doesn’t get the job done, then soak a rag with any cleaning agent you have and wrap it around a butter knife to clean the air vents!
8. Use vinegar to get rid of hard water spots
Vinegar can do wonders for your faucets with hard water spots. Check out this video to see how it works!
These are also probably pretty dirty if you haven’t cleaned them in a while, so here’s an easy solution. Combine equal parts water and vinegar in a bowl and get a sock to put over your hand. Dip the sock in the solution and then run it over each slat of the blinds to remove any dirt or dust!
10. Baking soda for brighter, cleaner laundry
Just pour a cup of baking soda in with the wash and your clothes will come out even brighter and cleaner!
‘Stain’less steel appliances seem to be stained with fingerprints constantly. But to give them a good, clean shine, all you need is a microfiber cloth (or just a soft cloth) and some rubbing alcohol! If you really want to get your stainless steel super clean — maybe once a month — you can use a few drops of olive oil! Check out this video to see how it works.
Cleaning the bathroom is not how most people want to spend their day, but it has to be done! The good news is there’s an easy way to remove soap scum and grime that’s building up inside the shower.
Fill a dish wand with half vinegar and half dish soap — then get to scrubbing! You can also use an old sponge or toothbrush and just dip into a cup of the same solution.
14. Clean your couch with baking soda
Baking soda can help remove any lingering smells and also break up any stains on the fabric. First brush off the surface of the couch, then sprinkle baking soda on the area you want to clean. Just let it sit for about 20 minutes and then vacuum it up using the brush attachment.
15. Safely clean your computer
There are certain chemicals you should never use on or anywhere near your computer, including:
- Acetone
- Ethyl alcohol
- Toluene
- Ethyl acid
- Ammonia
- Methyl chloride
As a general rule of thumb when cleaning your computer, avoid using paper products, don’t use harsh chemicals and never spray product directly on the screen.
Here’s a safe and easy way to clean your computer:
- To clean your keyboard, pour some white vinegar on a microfiber cloth and scrub the keyboard thoroughly.
- Use a cotton swab soaked in vinegar to clean areas that need more attention.
- To clean your screen, take a microfiber cloth and wipe gently in a circular motion.
- Apply a mixture of light water and vinegar if necessary.
16. Clean cloudy glasses with vinegar
Just use a paper towel and a small amount of vinegar to get your classes nice and clean again!
17. Remove grease stains
To clean grease stains from carpet or other surface, just mix four parts rubbing alcohol with one part salt, and then rub the mixture into the stain. Let the surface dry and vacuum up any remaining salt if necessary.
18. Clean up dust, dirt and crumbs using tape and/or a lint roller
Use a strong adhesive tape or a lint roller to pick up dust, dirt and crumbs pretty much anywhere around the house — lamp shades, drawers, fabrics — anything!
19. Use toothpaste to clean sneakers
All you need is an old toothbrush and a little toothpaste to get your sneakers looking like new again! I do this with my converse to keep the white parts bright and shiny!
20. Remove kitchen/bathroom cabinet gunk
Mix a solution of vegetable oil and baking soda, and then use an old toothbrush to scrub all that gunky stuff out of the corners of cabinet surfaces!
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