Let’s face it – no one likes cleaning. Sometimes, it just has to be done. Cleaning days might not be the most exciting, but they don’t have to be miserable. Here are 13 life hacks that will cut down your cleaning time and save you some elbow grease!
1. Erase Your Fingerprints
No one likes to look at a screen and see sticky fingerprints. The perfect solution? A big eraser! Just rub the eraser across the screen and voila, no more fingerprints.
2. Clean Windows When It’s Cloudy
Cleaning windows can be a pesky task – especially when the cleaner dries too fast and leaves streaks on the glass! Since cleaning fluid dries faster on hot, sunny days, you’ll save time and effort by keeping to cleaning when it’s overcast.
3. Vacuum Away That Dog Smell
Of course, you love your pets, but that doesn’t mean you have to love their odors. Cleaning your dog’s bed will be a breeze with this simple tip. Spray a vinegar and water solution over the bed, sprinkle baking soda on top, and vacuum. The smell will be gone in no time.
4. Wash Your Dishwasher With Ease
When it comes to cleaning your dishwasher, there is no need to pick up a sponge! This two-wash cycle will have your dishwasher sparkling clean. Pour a cup of vinegar into the washer for the first cycle, and add some spoonfuls of baking soda before the second one. Easy as can be.
5. Clean Dishes With Baking Soda
Sometimes that coffee stain on your favorite mug just won’t budge. Don’t waste your time scrubbing away – instead, try using baking soda. Simply sprinkle a little over your dirty dishes and they will be good as new in no time.
6. Clean Your Laptop With Vinegar
Cleaning a laptop can be a tricky thing. If you get cleaning product stuck in the keys, you risk ruining your entire keyboard! There’s a better way. To clean your computer with ease, dip a tissue lightly into vinegar and gently scrub.
7. Dry Your Water Stains
It’s a mom’s worst nightmare: big cup rings embedded into the surface of a beautiful wooden table. Not to worry, these stains won’t last forever. You can actually dry them out with your hair dryer. When the water marks are all dry, wipe the whole surface with oil to bring back the moisture.
8. Soak Your Strainers
Strainers are possibly the worst kind of dishes to clean. Everything seems to get stuck in those tiny holes! To save yourself some time and effort, soak your strainers before endlessly scrubbing them. Pouring some citric acid into the water will help break up those tiny particles that always seem to escape the sponge.
9. Remove Tape Stains With Ease
If you have ever tried to peel a strip of tape off of a piece of glass, you know that this is no easy task. The tape will break apart, with half of it sticking to the glass and the other half leaving a big goopy mess. The solution? WD40. This amazing cleaner is sure to get your glass looking new again.
10. Keep Your Toothbrush Clean
No one likes a dirty toothbrush. Even if it is only the handle end that looks grimy, having a dirty toothbrush makes us feel less hygienic. To keep your toothbrush handle clean, pour some hydrogen peroxide into the toothbrush holder. This will keep the handle stain free as you go about the rest of your day.
11. Fill Holes With Toothpaste
So you punctured a hole in your wall to hang up that picture, but now you’ve changed your mind. You don’t need any fancy tools to cover up that hole, all you need is toothpaste! Press a big glob of toothpaste into the hole and let it set. You won’t even notice the difference.
12. Make Your Own Cleaner
Making your own all-purpose cleaner will give you a way to clean your home without using toxic chemicals. Place orange peels in a mason jar and fill the open space with vinegar. Let the mixture set for a few weeks. When your cleaner is ready, use it everywhere to give your home a fresh, orangey smell.
13. Fend Off Fruit Flies
You want to do something good for yourself by eating healthier, but those flies buzzing around your fruit dish are making it pretty unappetizing. Never fear – just add cloves! Fruit flies cannot stand the smell of cloves. They will leave you alone in no time, and you will be free to enjoy your fruit in peace.
Cleaning is never going to be the most exciting activity, but you can make it a lot less painful with these simple life hacks. Say goodbye to long hours of spraying and scrubbing and hello to more energy and free time. Happy cleaning!
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