Cleaning your home can be viewed as a frustrating chore by many of us, making it something we do reluctantly and without value. However, scientists have shown that tidying is also a source of therapy, which reduces the symptoms of depression and gives you a sense of control over your life.

The biggest complaint that reluctant cleaners have is that the whole process can take a long time, and a week later the place is dirty again. These 25 amazingly simple tips will not only save you time but keep your home cleaner for longer. Turning your weekly chores into your very own free therapy.

25 Cleaning Tips

1. Microwaving your cleaning sponge has been shown to kill up to 99% of germs.
2. Magic Erasers can be used to clean your keyboards, meaning no more crumbs between the keys!
3. To blow dust and debris out of your exhaust fans use canned air.
4. Kool-Aid for cleaning might sound ridiculous, but it’s actually really effective. Pour a packet into your dishwasher as a detergent to remove iron stains and lime deposits.
5. Scuffs and scrapes on a tile floor can be removed with WD-40.
6. To freshen up the smell of your home, use vanilla extract in your oven. The sweet smell will fill the room when you cook.
7. Don’t risk breaking your lightbulbs when dusting them, use a paintbrush.
8. Sprinkle baking soda and stain remover on a mattress to effectively clean it.
9. Old fabric softener sheets can be reused as the perfect wipes for cleaning your baseboards.
10. To clean stains from carpet all you need is an iron, white vinegar, water, and a rag. Mix water and white vinegar together at a ratio of 2:1 and place on the stain. Then use the steam setting on your iron for 30 seconds. Repeat until the stain is gone.
11. Create a paste from baking soda and vegetable oil to clean the front of your cabinets.
12. Lampshades can easily be cleaned using a lint roller.
13. Get rid of sticky residue on door handles or surfaces with a mixture of baking soda and coconut oil.
14. To ensure that every inch of your toilet is cleaned, unscrew the toilet lid and clean the nooks and crannies with a cleaning wipe on the end of a screwdriver.
15. Wipe down your windows with newspaper to get streak free results.
16. Use a hair catcher in your shower drain to stop your drains from clogging.
17. Attach a cleaning wipe to a wire hanger with a rubber band to clean glass on the inside of your oven door.
18. A few drops of water and tartar sauce are perfect for cleaning metallic appliances such as kettles and toasters.
19. The inside of a toaster can be effectively cleaned with an old toothbrush. Make sure you unplug it first!
20. Clean the inside of your washing machine with white vinegar, hot water, and bleach. Put the solution into the machine and put it on the longest spin cycle.
21. When it comes to cleaning your washing machine, don’t forget to clean the plastic inside the front. Bleach, water, and a towel are all you will need to keep that area mold free.
22. Spray water and white vinegar on an orphan sock to clean blinds.
23. Keeping a dish wand in the shower is a straightforward and practical way to keep the walls clean whilst you shower. Wiping down every time you exit the shower will save you a great deal of future effort.
24. Clean sweat stains off your pillows by using laundry detergent and bleach in your washing machine.
25.  Pour antibacterial soap into your toilet brush holder to ensure that germs don’t multiply on it. That way when you use it, the brush is cleaning your toilet rather than pushing around more germs

 

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