Cleaning may be seen as either a fun part of the day, or a mundane, boring task you have to complete. Either way, cleaning can be made easier. The following ten tricks will show you how to clean your house smarter, not harder.
You didn’t know you needed these 8 hacks:
Dust your ceiling fan with an old pillow case
Dusting your ceiling fan arms can be a hassle. It’s the worst when dust goes flying everywhere. But, the flying dust can be eliminated by putting an old pillowcase over the fans arms. All you need to do is give the pillowcase a spritz with dusting spray and pull the pillowcase over the fan arm, then dust into the pillowcase. You’ll now have all the dust contained with no extra dust on the surfaces.
Clean your bathtub with a broom
If you struggle with back pain, or simply with bending down, scrub your bathtub and the shower walls with a broom. All you need to do is put some warm soapy water in the tub and then dip the broom to help you easily reach and clean the wall.
Clean your lampshades with a lint roller
Your lampshades may be the dustiest item in your house. Of course, they all need dusting. But they tend to be the most forgotten. With a lint roller you can dust lampshades and lightbulbs in a cinch. Just roll your lint roller to do your lampshades and lightbulbs.
Craft a DIY Cleaner Using Pantry Staples
What if we told you that making your own household cleaner can help you use up some things that are taking up space in your pantry? Making a cleaner with vinegar, some water, and a couple lemon slices is incredibly easy. Just mix vinegar and water in an empty spray bottle, add sliced lemons (or lemon essential oil). Now you can clean pretty much any surface in your house!
Clean Your Microwave Using Lemon Slices
Are you planning on using the lemon slices to make your cleaner? Not so fast! Your lemon slices can clean your microwave and help you save time. Place lemon slices in a microwave safe dish along with some water and a teaspoon of vinegar. Microwave this combination on high for 3 to 5 minutes, then wipe the microwave down.
Eliminate Odors with Vodka
Odors coming from your kitchen sink or even your clothes can be incredibly strong and hard to get rid of. Fortunately, you can use some vodka to eliminate them. If you don’t enjoy vodka, you can appreciate this cleaning hack. Simply fill a spray bottle with Vodka and spray the offending odors in a well ventilated area.
Use toilet bowl cleaner to whiten grout
If you thought toilet bowl cleaners were for cleaning toilets only, think again! Clorox toilet bowl cleaner can also whiten grout! You can use the Clorox toilet bowl cleaner to whiten grout in your floors and/or shower. Like the other cleaning tricks, this one is super easy. Simply twist open to use, and run along the grout lines. Allow to set for one hour, then wipe with an old rag.
Outsource your cleaning
The last clever cleaning trick on our list may be one of the most obvious and most underutilized. If you have too busy of a schedule to clean your home, or if you simply don’t enjoy cleaning and keeping your home clean, the easiest solution is to hire a cleaner. Call us to learn how our cleaning professionals can provide you with the peace of mind you deserve!
