Cleaning is one of those things that we keep postponing. It’s the last thing that anyone wants to do. Keeping your home clean is hard work especially with kids. Today am sharing with you 15 best cleaning hacks that will save you so much time and will leave your house spotless clean.
Am sure we would all love if our house would magically clean itself or if we had a robot to clean after us. Until that happens, it remains to be wishful thinking but you will love these cleaning hacks they are so amazing and you will wish you knew them sooner. Unless you are Monica from Friends (pro cleaner) you will appreciate some cleaning hacks and tips. It’s time to get rid of those stubborn stains and the dirt.
We all know how expensive cleaning products can be. These cleaning tips and tricks will show you that those cleaning products are unnecessary. No need to spend money and time on them.
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1. Remove pencil and crayon marks from the walls
Do you have pencil and crayon marks on your wall and don’t know how to remove them. Maybe your kid decided to be creative by expressing their artistic skills on the wall. Here is a solution for you. You can easily clean them using a magic eraser. Simply wet your magic eraser and wipe off the marks.
The second way you can remove the stain is by using borax. Before diving in, make sure you patch try it to make sure the paint doesn’t come off. Mix 1 Tbsp borax with a cup of warm water and apply it on the affected area and wipe it with a microfiber cloth.
2. Cleaning Hacks: The tiles
One of the best cleaning product is white vinegar. It cleans the most stubborn stains in the house and it will do a phenomenal job of cleaning your tiles. All you have to do is wet a cloth with vinegar and rub vigorously on the tiles. As seen in the picture you can also you can even use a sprayer to spray vinegar on the tiles and then clean the tiles with the help of a sponge.
3. Clean out your toaster using a toothbrush
Another clever cleaning hacks that will save you so much time and stress is using a clean toothbrush to remove crumbs from those hard to reach places in the toaster. Unplug it from the socket and shake it gently to remove the crumbs. You can also give it a good shine by wiping it with a microfiber cloth that is moistened with white vinegar.
4. Toilet cleaner
If you have been struggling with those nasty stubborn stains in your toilet you will love this hack. It will leave your toilet spotless clean. Baking soda and hydrogen peroxide is your secret. Sprinkle about ½ cup of baking soda all over your toilet then pour hydrogen peroxide all over it. Leave it for about 10 – 15 minutes and then scrub it using a toilet brush. You will be shocked to see all the dirt disappear once you flush the toilet.
5. Clean the bases using a broom
Wrap a clean microfiber cloth on the broom and secure it using a rubber band. Spray any cleaning product and use it to clean those high dust places, walls, and baseboards. It’s a great time saver and no need to strain yourself anymore.
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6. DIY Lavender Laundry sponge
This hack will make your clothes to smell and feeling so fresh. The best part is that they are reusable lavender-scented fabric softeners. You simply pop them in the dryer and your clothes come out soft and smelling lovely.
This cleaning hack is budget-friendly because it uses a smaller amount of liquid fabric softener than if you were to dump a cap full into the wash cycle. Click here to get some sponges.
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7. Microwave sponge to disinfect and clean the microwave.
This hack will not only disinfect your sponges but it will also moisten the dried food on the sides of your microwave making it easy to clean. Once you microwave the sponges they will release water which in return moistens the dried food.
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Another way you can clean the microwave is with natural products that is one lemon cut in half and two tablespoons of vinegar, microwave-safe bowl and paper towel. I love to use all-natural products when it comes to cleaning the microwave to prevent the chemicals from being infused into the food.
Simply fill the microwave-safe bowl with one to two cups of water and add two tablespoons of vinegar. Squeeze in the lemon and place the bowl into the microwave. Let the microwave run for 5 minutes, and once the 5 minutes are up, let it sit for 2 minutes to allow the steam to loosen all of the grime. Remove the bowl and wipe the inside of your microwave with paper towels or a cloth.
8. The clothespin and sponge cleaning hack
Do you have those disturbing dirty corners that you can’t reach? I have the best hack for you. This trick works like a gem, it’s so effective. You will need a cleaning sponge, scissors and a clothespin.
Cut the cleaning sponge to your required dimensions. This will depend on the area you want to clean, cut it as thin or thick as you needed, then fold the cut piece and hold it with a clothespin just as in the picture. This is perfect for cleaning window corners and the little crevices and corners in your home.
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9. How to clean pen stained clothes
Kids can get too excited and carried away when they start using pens and in one way or another the ink might end up on clothes. If you have any freshly stained clothes this trick will work so wonderfully for you.
Just pour a little amount of rubbing alcohol on a cotton ball and press it on the stained area. Rub gently. To maximize the results machine wash the clothes.
10. Cleaning Hacks: Stove knobs
Sometimes cleaning the corners around the stove is next to impossible. An easy and painless way to clean the stuck food is to soak some cotton balls with vinegar and stuffing them around the knob. Leave them for about an hour and use a wet cloth to finish cleaning.
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11. Clean plastic toys in the dishwasher
Who knew you could use your dishwasher for something else apart from kitchen utensils. Trying to manually wipe or wash all your kids’ toys one by one is time-consuming and so tiring. You simply throw the plastic toys into the dishwasher just like you wash the plates and glasses. Of course not the ones with batteries. Add a few cups of white vinegar to clean and disinfect them.
12. Remove stickers with coconut oil and baking soda.
Stickers are so cute but for some reason they always end up in the wrong places. We can all agree it’s not fun having stickers on the walls and the floors. Trying to scrap them off with just our plain hands can take a whole day. Coconut oil and baking soda will save the day. Just mix a tbsp of baking soda and a tbsp of coconut oil to make a paste.
Apply the paste to the stickers, let it sit for a few minutes, scrub it, and wash them away.
13. How to remove gum from the clothes
Don’t you just hate it when chewing gum ends up on clothes? It’s still a mystery how kid manages to do this so often, I got the right trick for you. Put the clothes inside a plastic bag and put them in a freezer for 2 hours. After the gum becomes hard in the freezer, use spoon to peel it quickly before the gum gets soft again.
14. How to clean burnt and scorched pans
Don’t we all hate having to deal with the pain of a burnt frying pan? Found the best trick for you that is chemical-free and one that cuts down scrubbing time in half and lets you keep your pan. You will need a cup of vinegar, 2 tablespoons of baking soda, 1 cup of water and a scouring pad. The amount of water will depend on the size of your pan.
Place the pan on the stove top and fill the bottom of the pan with water then add the vinegar and bring the pot to a boil for a few minutes. Take the pot away from the stove and add the baking soda. Drain the pot and use a scouring pad to scrub away the remaining spots.
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15. How to remove hard water stains from the sink faucet
These hard water stains are those stubborn crusty that foams around the faucets. So stubborn no matter how hard you scrub them they don’t come out. You will need white vinegar and a clean piece of cloth. Soak a cloth in a bowl of white vinegar, and wrap it around your sink faucets that have hard water stains.
Leave the cloth on for about an hour and add more vinegar to it to prevent from drying out. When the mineral deposits have dissolved, remove the cloth and clean the area with a clean towel or sponge. A simple cleaning hack for removing hard water stains pretty much anywhere.
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Another way to remove hard water stains is by rubbing the lemon on the affected area, allow the juice to sit there for on there for five to ten minutes, then rinse with warm water.
These 15 cleaning hacks are so brilliant, they will make having a clean home a reality. It will no longer be a dream. Cleaning your home will be easier and faster than ever with these cleaning tips and tricks.
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