For all those lazy gals out there, here are cleaning hacks that will keep your home neat and clean.
Some of us love to clean… to the point where it can even feel therapeutic.
Others? Not so much.
Regardless of which category you fall under, we can all appreciate how wonderful it feels to come home to a clean space or to fall asleep on bedding that smells like a meadow.
Even if you’re not exactly jumping for joy at the thought of cleaning, you should still set aside a day each week to do an intense cleaning session. It’s really not that bad when you’ve got a couple of cleaning hacks up your sleeve.
I’m sure you need to do some tidying up around the house, so I’ll cut to the chase. Here are 15 cleaning hacks to get you excited about cleaning!
1. How to Get Your Copper Pots Sparkly Clean
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If you haven’t already opted for green cleaning products… Well, what are you waiting for? Unfortunately, most of the stuff that we use to clean our homes are loaded with harmful chemicals.
To limit your exposure to these toxic substances and to avoid the chemical residue that gets left behind, just use what you have in your kitchen pantry instead.
Chances are you already have all of the best natural cleaning agents lying around! White vinegar is one of the strongest natural cleaning agents.
To clean the bottom of your copper pots, all you need is a bit of salt, white vinegar, and a scouring pad. Sprinkle a little salt onto the bottom of your pot, pour a small amount of vinegar over it.
Start scouring – gently, of course. I highly recommend these scour pads because they work really well for all sorts of heavy-duty cleaning tasks.
2. Get Rid of all the Dust on Lampshades with a Lint Roller
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Most of us aren’t dusting our homes nearly as often as we should. But, things are about to change once you learn this new dusting hack!
Don’t you just hate it when a layer of dust just settles on your lampshades like a permanent fixture? Instead of using a vacuum to get rid of it (and failing miserably), there’s a much simpler way to do it.
Use a lint roller! I love these lint rollers because the adhesive is strong enough to pick up most of the dust. So, make sure to lint off any surface without having to put in too much effort.
3. DIY Tool to Clean Between the Glass on Oven Door
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Remember when you could still see clearly into your oven from the outside? I always dreaded seeing how dingy this part of my stove looked.
But, I could never quite figure out a way to clean it properly… Until I stumbled upon this life-changing hack.
First, you’ll need to grab a wire hanger and straighten it out – except for the hook. Use a rubber band to secure a cleaning wipe onto the hook.
Next, remove the drawer that sits below your oven. Underneath, you should see these slots where you can easily insert your DIY cleaning tool.
Definitely, a kitchen cleaning hack to know!
4. Use a Squeegee to Clean Your Carpets
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Forget about hiring a professional to clean your carpets – just DIY it with this fantastic cleaning hack.
Try it out for yourself! All you need is a dry squeegee (yes, the type you use on your car) and a little upper body strength to scrape your carpet.
My top choice is this stainless steel squeegee because of how incredibly lightweight it is and it also comes with an ergonomic handle.
Get more carpet cleaning hacks here.
5. DIY Tool to Clean Your Blinds
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The most frustrating part of your home to clean? Blinds.
Seriously, no one has the time or the patience to clean each individual slat! But this cleaning hack is a major game-changer.
All you really need is a pair of kitchen tongs, 2 microfiber dust cloths, and 4 rubber bands to clean your blinds in an instant. Just wrap each arm with a microfiber towel and secure each side with 2 rubber bands.
That’s it! Now you’ve got the ultimate cleaning tool to get to every slat on your blinds. You can get a set of 50 microfiber cloths for a fantastic price here.
6. Best Natural Cleaning Solution for Your Microwave
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A sparkly clean microwave makes all the difference. Seriously, your food tastes a lot better when you know your microwave is clean.
This simple but effective cleaning hack is one of the best ways to get rid of all those pleasant baked-on spills and splatters we’re greeted with when we pull open the door.
All you need is white vinegar, a small bowl, a wooden spoon, and a sponge or cloth!
7. Clean a Wooden Cutting Board with Lemon and Salt
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Ever wonder if your cutting board is actually clean? Here’s a great green cleaning hack to make sure you’re cleaning your wooden cutting board properly.
The first thing you need to do is sprinkle a generous amount of coarse salt onto your cutting board. Then, grab a lemon half and use it to scour the surface of the board.
Squeeze the lemon as you go so there’s enough juice to get the job done. Now let it sit for a couple of minutes, then use a bench scraper to remove all the gunk off the surface.
I highly recommend this bench scraper because it doesn’t take up too much space in your kitchen drawers!
8. Use Vinegar and Baking Soda to Clean Oven
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Give your oven a good clean with some vinegar and baking soda. As mentioned, it’s always a good idea to swap out your traditional household cleaning supplies in favor of natural cleaning agents.
That’s especially the case for your oven. Before getting down to business, you should grab a set of sturdy gloves for the heavy-duty cleaning session that’s in store.
I love these gloves because they’re latex-free and BPA-free (they also come in cute colors).
9. Freshen Up Your Carpet with Baking Soda
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Our carpets get it rough! Seriously – we’re always walking on them either with our bare feet or dirty shoes.
Luckily, it’s fairly easy to deodorize a carpet. All you need is some baking soda.
The first thing you need to do is vacuum the general area to get rid of any dirt or lint that might get in your way. Next, sprinkle a generous amount of baking soda all over your carpet and let it sit for a little while to absorb the odor.
Then, go over the area with a vacuum again to pick up all the baking soda!
10. Use Salt to Clean a Cast Iron Pan
This is one of the easiest hacks on this list!
With this cleaning hack, you don’t have to deal with a huge mess or any of the grease. All you need to do is turn up the heat, pour a ton of salt all over your pan, and use a paper towel to scrub it down.
11. Clean Your Keyboard with a Toothbrush
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Chances are you’re not cleaning your keyboard nearly as much as you should. Trust me, a lot of dust and debris will get caught in there if you don’t clean it regularly.
To clean and disinfect the surface of your keyboard, you need a toothbrush and vinegar. Dip the toothbrush into the vinegar, pat it dry with a towel, and gently clean the area between the keys.
To get rid of all the gunk that’s trapped underneath, use a small paintbrush! The brushes in this fine detail paint brush set are perfect for this cleaning hack.
They have a fine tip and it’s a fantastic price for a bundle of brushes that you can use for other DIY projects.
12. Remove Nail Polish from Your Carpet with Hairspray
Don’t you just hate it when you get nail polish everywhere! Well, accidents do happen.
But, the good news is that there’s actually a fairly simple cleaning hack to treat a nail polish catastrophe. Just wet the stain with a generous amount of water and spray some hairspray onto it.
About 10 to 15 sprays will do the trick. Then use a toothbrush to scrub the stain until it comes out!
13. Clean Your Coffee Grinder with Rice
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That morning brew just doesn’t taste as great when you aren’t cleaning your coffee equipment properly.
To clean your coffee grinder, throw in a ¼ cup of rice into the grinder and turn it on for a minute or so.
The rice will help draw out the oil and residue that coffee tends to leave behind.
14. Use Vinegar to Clean Your Shower Head
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Most people aren’t cleaning their showerheads properly. It can get pretty gross in there and if you really think about it.
Your showerhead comes into direct contact with the water that ends up on you! For this cleaning hack, you’ll need to reach for the vinegar again.
Fill a tiny plastic bag with vinegar and submerge the shower head into it. Next, use a rubber band or string to lock the plastic bag into that position overnight.
15. DIY Grout Cleaner
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There’s nothing more unappealing than seeing dark spots in the grout of your kitchen or bathroom tiles.
But getting it out is really no easy task. In fact, it’s probably one of the worst jobs on your to-do list when it comes to tidying up around your home.
Luckily, you can easily make your own grout cleaner out of baking soda and bleach. Just make sure you crack open a window or wear a respirator for this cleaning hack because of the fumes!
Mohamed Hashi
Wednesday 29th of November 2023
Absolutely loved this article! These hacks are a game-changer, especially the lint roller for lampshades – so simple yet effective. I've found that integrating these small, efficient steps into the routine not only keeps the space tidy but also reduces the overwhelming feeling of big cleaning days. Thanks for sharing these gems!
Vox
Tuesday 2nd of August 2022
Wow! Some of these I already knew about, but there were some others that just might be game changers around here! Like the bottom of the pots tip. Or the squeegee the stair carpet trick. I am going to let you know how well these work for us. Thanks, again, for sharing awesome and helpful ideas! :)