Johann Hunt
Cleaning doesn’t have to be a chore, especially when these ingenious cleaning hacks are up your sleeve. From everyday items like vinegar and lemon to tackle tough grime to unexpected tricks like olive oil and toothbrushes, these tips will transform how you clean your home.
Vinegar: Gunk-Free Faucets
Try this easy hack instead of wrestling with tough buildup around your faucets. Wrap a cloth in vinegar and wrap it around the faucet. Leave it for a few hours or overnight. With vinegar’s acidity, the gunk will break down, making it easier to scrub off with a sponge or cloth.
Salt: Oven Cleaner Extraordinaire
If your oven is covered in baked-on grease and grime, sprinkle salt over the dirty areas. The salt’s abrasiveness will help loosen the grime for easier scrubbing with a damp cloth or sponge. Say goodbye to scrubbing for hours!
Lemon: Cutting Board Savior
Cutting boards can harbor bacteria and odors. Cut a lemon in half and rub it over the surface to clean and deodorize your cutting board. The lemon’s acidity will help disinfect the board and remove any lingering odors. Your cutting board will be clean and fresh-smelling in no time.
Baking Soda: Revive a Grimy Baking Sheet
Spritz baking soda on your baking sheet if it is coated with baked-on grease and food residue. Then, spray it with vinegar and let it fizz. Using a sponge or brush, scrub the baking sheet to remove grime, then rinse it with water.
Ice: Garbage Disposal Freshener
To freshen up your garbage disposal, throw ice cubes down it. Turn on the disposal and let it run for a few seconds. The ice will help loosen any stuck-on food particles, while the grinding action of the disposal will help clean the blades.
Olive Oil: Stainless Steel Wonder
Use olive oil to shine stainless steel appliances. The oil will help remove fingerprints and smudges, leaving your appliances looking like new. Your stainless steel will gleam like never before!
Dryer Sheet: Casserole Dish Cleaner
If you have a casserole dish with stubborn baked-on food, fill it with warm water and add a dryer sheet. Let it soak for a few hours or overnight. The dryer sheet’s antistatic properties will help loosen the food, making it easier to clean.
Lemon: Cheese Grater Cleaner
After grating the cheese, use half a lemon to clean the grater. The lemon’s acidity will help dissolve any cheese residue, and the lemon zest will add a fresh scent to your grater. Your grater will be clean and odor-free!
Coffee: Refrigerator Deodorizer
Place a bowl of coffee grounds on a shelf to keep your refrigerator smelling fresh. The coffee will absorb any odors, leaving your fridge smelling clean and coffee-fresh.
Potato: Cast Iron Scrubber
You can clean a cast iron skillet without removing the seasoning by cutting a potato in half and salting the cut side. Use the potato to scrub the skillet, then rinse with water and dry thoroughly.
Top to Bottom: Cleaning Strategy
When cleaning a room, start at the top and work your way down. As you work your way down, any dust or dirt that falls will be cleaned up. Your cleaning will be more efficient and thorough.
Electric Toothbrush: Kitchen Helper
An electric toothbrush can be a handy tool in the kitchen. Use it to scrub small, hard-to-reach areas around faucet handles or between tiles. Your kitchen will sparkle with cleanliness!
Vent: Under-Appliance Reacher
Cleaning under your fridge or stove can be done with a vent register brush. The long, thin brush can reach under appliances to remove dust and debris.
Toilet Cleaner: Trash Can Refresher
Use a toilet bowl cleaner to keep your trash can clean and odor-free. Spray the cleaner inside the can, let it sit for a few minutes, and rinse thoroughly with water.
Razor Blade: Glass Stovetop Scraper
If your glass stovetop has burnt-on food or grease, carefully use a razor blade to scrape away the residue. Be sure to hold the blade at a shallow angle to avoid scratching the glass. Your glass stovetop will be clean and sparkling in no time!
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