20+ Cleaning Hacks You’ll Wish You Knew Sooner
We found crafty cleaning hacks that will have your kitchen sparkling!
Clean Cheese Graters with Lemon: Rub a lemon over the grater to remove residue and odors.
Use Ice for Garbage Disposal: Drop ice cubes into the garbage disposal and run it to help clean and freshen it.
Baking Soda and Vinegar for Drains: Pour baking soda followed by vinegar down the drain to clean and deodorize.
DIY Cleaning Wipes: Make your own cleaning wipes by soaking paper towels in a mixture of water, vinegar, and essential oils.
Baking Soda for Refrigerator Odors: Place an open box of baking soda in the fridge to neutralize unpleasant smells.
Remove Coffee Stains with Salt: Sprinkle salt on coffee spills to absorb the liquid and make cleanup easier.
Pillowcase for Dusting Blinds: Use a pillowcase sprayed with cleaning solution to dust blinds effectively.
Use Old Socks for Dusting: Slide an old sock over your hand to dust surfaces quickly and efficiently.
Boiling Water for Cutting Boards: Pour boiling water over cutting boards to sanitize and remove stains.
Lemon Juice for Microwave Cleaning: Heat a bowl of water with lemon juice in the microwave to loosen grime for easier wiping.
Magic Eraser for Stubborn Marks: Use a Magic Eraser to remove tough marks and stains from walls and surfaces.
Dryer Sheets for Cleaning Baseboards: Wipe baseboards with used dryer sheets to clean and reduce dust buildup.
Clean Blender with Soap and Water: Blend warm soapy water in the blender to clean it without disassembly.
Vinegar and Olive Oil for Stainless Steel: Clean stainless steel appliances with a mixture of vinegar and olive oil for a streak-free shine.
Use a Squeegee for Pet Hair: Run a squeegee over carpets and upholstery to gather pet hair effectively.
Cornstarch for Freshening Carpets: Sprinkle cornstarch on carpets, let sit, and then vacuum to freshen and absorb odors.
Toothpaste for Cleaning Jewelry: Use toothpaste to polish and clean jewelry and other small items.
DIY Carpet Freshener: Mix baking soda with your favorite essential oil and sprinkle on carpets before vacuuming.
Lemon and Baking Soda for Grout: Create a paste with lemon juice and baking soda to clean grout lines.
Use a Hairdryer to Remove Dust: Blow dust out of crevices and hard-to-reach places using a hairdryer on a cool setting.
Fabric Softener for Dusting: Use fabric softener sheets to dust surfaces and repel dust longer.
These hacks provide practical and inventive solutions for common cleaning challenges, making it easier to maintain a sparkling kitchen and home.
