+10 Must-Read Cleaning Tips & Tricks

Instructions

1. Steam clean your microwave by heating a bowl of water and vinegar for 5 minutes then wiping away loosened grime easily.
2. Refresh mattresses by sifting baking soda over the surface, letting it sit for an hour, and vacuuming it up to remove odors.
3. Remove hard water stains from faucets by rubbing them with a halved lemon and rinsing with warm water.
4. Deep clean window tracks by sprinkling baking soda, pouring a little vinegar, and scrubbing the fizzing mixture with an old toothbrush.
5. Polish stainless steel appliances by applying a tiny drop of olive oil to a microfiber cloth and buffing in the direction of the grain.
6. Deodorize your garbage disposal by dropping in citrus peels and running the cold water while the disposal is on.
7. Clean ceiling fan blades without the mess by sliding a pillowcase over each blade and pulling the dust off inside the fabric.
8. Get rid of carpet stains by spraying a mixture of one part vinegar and two parts water, placing a damp cloth over it, and ironing on the steam setting.
9. Sanitize your kitchen sponges by soaking them in water and microwaving them on high for two minutes to kill bacteria.
10. Remove dust from delicate electronics and keyboards using a clean makeup brush or a pressurized air canister.

Tips

• Always clean from the top of the room to the bottom so you do not get dust on already cleaned surfaces.
• Test any homemade solution on a small inconspicuous area first to ensure it does not damage the finish.
• Use different colored microfiber cloths for different rooms to prevent cross-contamination between the bathroom and kitchen.