{"id":142244,"date":"2016-01-03T08:00:28","date_gmt":"2016-01-03T13:00:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.livabl.com\/articles\/?p=142244"},"modified":"2016-05-17T10:14:03","modified_gmt":"2016-05-17T14:14:03","slug":"home-cleaning-tips","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.livabl.com\/articles\/design\/home-cleaning-tips","title":{"rendered":"31 insanely clever cleaning hacks for your messy home"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Have lots of vinegar and lemons on hand.<\/p>\n

Combine 1\u00a0tablespoon of Cream of Tartar with a few drops of water and rub the paste\u00a0onto stainless steel appliances for a polished surface you could\u00a0eat off of.<\/h2>\n

\"cleaning<\/a>Photos:\u00a0areal-lifehousewife<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

With a little dish soap, vinegar, baking soda and lemon, you can deep-clean your oven in no time.<\/h2>\n

\"kitchen<\/a>Photo: Pinterest<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

Detailed step-by-step guide here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

And Windex wipes on\u00a0a wire hanger\u00a0will allow you to\u00a0clean in between the glass on the oven door.<\/h2>\n

\"home<\/a>Photo:\u00a0askannamoseley<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

Here’s\u00a0how it’s done<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Seal your stove burners in a bag with a 1\/4\u00a0cup of\u00a0ammonia overnight to remove\u00a0all the gunk and grease.<\/h2>\n

\"how<\/a>Photo:\u00a0thevspotblog<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

Step-by-step is here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Put\u00a0sponges in the microwave for two minutes and let cool to\u00a0get rid of built-up bacteria.<\/h2>\n

\"how<\/a>Photo:\u00a0thenaturalpenguin<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

And then clean your microwave with\u00a0vinegar and lemon.<\/h2>\n

\"how<\/a>Photo:\u00a0simplystacie<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

Boil the mixture so it steams the inside of the microwave and then\u00a0wipe it down<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Clean your gross\u00a0hood fan filter by soaking it in a\u00a0pot of boiling water with a half cup of baking soda for five minutes.<\/h2>\n

\"how<\/a>Photo:\u00a0themanlyhousekeeper<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

Use an old toothbrush to clean the inside of your unplugged (safety first!)\u00a0toaster.<\/h2>\n

\"how<\/a>Photo:\u00a0marthastewart<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

A\u00a0combination of\u00a0baking soda,\u00a0lemons\u00a0and a toothbrush will\u00a0clean your drains while getting rid of bad smells.<\/h2>\n

\"how<\/a>Photo:\u00a0domesticserenity<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

Instructions here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Tie a bag filled with vinegar around your shower head\u00a0and\u00a0let it soak for an hour to make it\u00a0look and work like new again.<\/h2>\n

\"how<\/a>Photo: Reddit<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

Cut a lemon in half and scrub away hard water stains on any fixture or faucet.<\/h2>\n

\"how<\/a>Photo:\u00a0thenaturalpenguin<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

Then rub the\u00a0faucets with\u00a0waxed paper to prevent future water spots and finger prints.<\/h2>\n

\"cleaning<\/a>Photo:\u00a0homehacks<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

How it works<\/a>.<\/p>\n

A dish wand filled with\u00a0one-part\u00a0vinegar\u00a0and\u00a0one-part\u00a0dish\u00a0soap\u00a0works great on shower walls.<\/h2>\n

\"shower<\/a>Photo:\u00a0popsugar<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

Pour a little bit of Pine-Sol in the bottom of your toilet brush holder to fend off odors.<\/h2>\n

\"bathroom<\/a>Photo:\u00a0cleaningexec<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

Remove stains from your microfiber couch with rubbing alcohol and a white sponge (so colors don’t bleed into the couch).<\/h2>\n

\"how<\/a>Photo:\u00a0onegoodthingbyjillee<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

The detailed how-to guide is here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

A hair dryer will erase\u00a0water\u00a0rings from your wood furniture.<\/h2>\n

\"how<\/a>Photos:\u00a0homemademamas<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

Yes, it’s that easy<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Use an iron to remove dents in your hardwood floor.<\/h2>\n

\"hardwood<\/a>Photos:\u00a0littlehouseonthecorner<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

This trick also requires sandpaper, a tea towel, and varnish or paint. Instructions here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Make\u00a0some DIY cleaning slime to remove\u00a0all the grime from your keyboard.<\/h2>\n

\"diy<\/a>Photos:\u00a0afloralfix\/blogspot<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

Recipe here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

If you’re gentle, a bagel is the best way to remove dust from a vintage painting.<\/h2>\n

\"how<\/a>Photos:\u00a0the-brick-house<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

Seriously. Instructions here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

And a coffee filter makes a great screen duster.<\/h2>\n

\"coffee<\/a>Photo:\u00a0samsill<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

After washing your AC vent, apply a coat of wax and you’ll have to do this disgusting chore less often.<\/h2>\n

\"how<\/a>Photos:\u00a0somewhatsimple<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

Full cleaning and prep instructions here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Have your vacuum working like new again by using a seam ripper to remove\u00a0tangles from the rollers.<\/h2>\n

\"how<\/a>Photo:\u00a0realsimple<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

And then clean the filters in the dishwasher.<\/h2>\n

\"how<\/a>Photos:\u00a0agirlandherneedle<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

Rub\u00a0dryer sheets on baseboards to repel dust.<\/h2>\n

\"fabric<\/a>Photo: ApartmentTherapy<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

Baking soda, lavender oil, a kitchen strainer and vacuum is what you’ll need to deep-clean your mattress.<\/h2>\n

\"mattress<\/a>Photo:\u00a0make-it-do<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

How-to guide here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

A sock puppet soaked in a water\/vinegar mixture is the best way to clean those dirty blinds.<\/h2>\n

\"how<\/a>Photo:\u00a0keephomesimple<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

And ironing a cloth soaked in a similar solution is an easy way to remove carpet stains.<\/h2>\n

\"ironing<\/a>Photo: Pinterest<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

Guide via LifeHacker<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Use a lint roller to remove dust from your lampshades.<\/h2>\n

\"how<\/a>Photo:\u00a0popsugar<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

WD-40 will get scuff marks off floors.<\/h2>\n

\"wd40<\/a>Photo:\u00a0RD<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

No. 6 on this Reader’s Digest list<\/a>.<\/p>\n

And finally, use\u00a0newspaper on your\u00a0windows and mirrors for a\u00a0streak-free clean.<\/h2>\n

\"how<\/a>Photo: ApartmentTherapy<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

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