creative cleaning hacks

Creative Cleaning Hacks

Cleaning Hacks for Your Home That Will Make Your Life Easier.
21. Dishwasher Deep Cleaner
Even though it cleans other things, occasionally your dishwasher needs to be cleaned as well. Run it on its hottest cycle with nothing but a container filled with white vinegar in the top rack. Then, sprinkle some baking soda on the bottom, and run it again on a short hot cycle. Be prepared to shield your eyes from the sparkle.
22. Soap Scum Annihilator
Instead of scrubbing, spray cooking spray on your glass shower door and/or walls. Give it about 5 minutes and wash it off with soapy water and dry it. The oil in cooking spray will dissolve the soap buildup and lime deposits.
23. Quick Fix for Slow Drains
Bathroom sink draining slow? Drop 4 Alka Seltzer tablets down the drain, followed by 1 cup distilled vinegar. After 10 minutes, rinse with boiling water.
24. Easy Bathtub Ring Remover
Ring around the tub? Cut the grapefruit in half and sprinkle the pink fruit with salt. Wet your tub and sprinkle additional salt on the bottom. Use the fruit as a scrubber, being sure to get the juice on every surface. Rinse clean and enjoy the fresh scent.
25. Sock Puppet Blind Cleaner
Put your hand in an old (clean) sock. Dip the sock in a bowl of equal parts water and white vinegar, then use it to wipe in between window blinds.
26. Water Ring Reverser
Water rings on wood furniture? Soak up excess moisture with a towel, then blast it with a hair dryer while still damp, and they should disappear.
27. Amazing Carpet Stain Lifter
Carpet stain driving you crazy? Spray stain with a mixture of 2 parts water with 1 part vinegar. Lay a damp rag over the spot, then press a hot iron set on the steam setting on the rag for about 30 seconds. Repeat for really stubborn stains. It s like a mini Stanley Steamer.
28. No Scrub Coffee Pot Cleaner
If you re addicted to caffeine, your coffee pot probably shows it. Fill the reservoir with equal parts white vinegar and water. Run the brew cycle halfway through, then turn off and let it sit. After an hour, turn it on and let the cycle repeat. When it s done, run two cycles with fresh water only.
29. Never Polish the Silver Again
If you have actual silver cutlery or dishes, you know polishing it can be a pain. Line a large dish with aluminum foil, add a 1/2 cup of table salt and a 1/2 cup of baking soda. Fill the foil lined sink with hot water, and then dump in all your silver. After a 30 minutes soak, the tarnish will be gone. Just rinse and wipe dry.
30. Vacuum Up Vomit
If your kid (or roommate) hurls on your sofa, don t panic. Make a paste of baking soda and water, and take a spatula or spoon, generously spreading it onto the affected area (be sure to hold your breath or you might vomit too). Let it dry overnight, and you ll be able to easily vacuum the whole thing up. Also works for urine and carpets (hooray).