Everyone wants to have a clean and fresh home, don't they? However, it's the cleaning part of things that tends to be a barrier to achieving this. Cleaning sometimes seems like a drag and because of some of the stains and harsh dirt you have to deal with while cleaning, you may just end up giving up and letting the germs win over you. However, we are here to assure you that with the right techniques, you may transformatively find cleaning an enjoyable activity after all. Here are some hacks that will help you make your home cleaner.
White Vinegar
Never underestimate the power of vinegar when it comes to cleaning. This is the ultimate cleaning hack that once you try, you can never look back. All you need to do is mix half a cup of vinegar with half a cup of water into a spray bottle, and you'll have yourself an all-purpose cleaner. This mixture will make your window, surface and bathroom cleaning easier than ever as the vinegar will soften the stains and help you to wipe them clean without even trying hard. If you are doubting this hack, try it.
Baking Soda
Take the memo from this substance’s white colour (it is a sign that it will leave your house extra white, just as it is) . Baking soda is the perfect hack to use when it comes to tough stains on clothes and all types of fabrics. Now you can finally get rid of the stain that has been on your carpet for years. It is also efficient when it comes to dealing with bad odour as it neutralises the smell, eliminating the previously unwanted scent. All you have to do is sprinkle a pinch of it and mix it with water then you can enjoy your cleaner fabrics.
Lemon For Stains
Picture your house smelling like the aroma of a lemon instead of the death trap it reeks of now. What if we told you that you don't only have to picture it but can achieve this? By cutting your lemmon into halves and rubbing it on your dirty surfaces, you can easily wipe off the dirt from the surfaces. Not only does it disinfect, but it also leaves a fresh scent that will make you feel like you want to be in your house forever.
Salt for Scrubbing
Salt is a perfect scrubbing agent and using it will make the scrubbing way easier and more efficient. If your pots and dishes have stains that are failing to rub off, add salt into some vinegar and try scrubbing them again. You will find the experience relatively easier and life-saving. Who knew that you would find yourself seasoning your pots for a cleaner home? However, as funny as it may seem, trying this hack and scrubbing your dishes will be easier and quite enjoyable from now on.
Microwave cleaning Hack
Although a microwave is so handy and a necessity in your household, cleaning it can be difficult and exhilarating. This, however, is about to change with this new hack. All you need to do is fill a bowl with water, add a slice of lemon to it, and let this mixture take care of your worries. Microwave the mixture for a few minutes until it steams up, and you will notice that the steam will loosen the grime, making it easy to wipe down. This will also leave your microwave smelling fresh, clean and ready for use again.
Garbage Disposal
Let's face it: a garbage disposal is so handy and necessary so that your house stays relatively clean and germ-free. However, at this point, you may have noticed it smells a bit funny. This is because some of the food particles get stuck on the upper nozzle and blades of the disposal, leaving the food particles to rot and smell badly (much to your disdain). You don't need to go through this anymore though. All you need to do is toss in some ice cubes along with a bit of lemon or vinegar and run the disposal. This will help clean the blades of the garbage disposal, leaving them clean and fresh smelling. Handy right?
Ketchup
It is funny how ketchup is not only the perfect flavouring for your meals but also the perfect copper-shining agent. Although weird, it is true that if you have copper pots or pans that have lost their shine, ketchup can instantly restore them. The acidity in ketchup is capable of shining copper, leaving it as beautiful as it was before use. Just add a little ketchup onto a cloth and shine your it then you can thank us later for the restoration of your pots.
Olive Oil
If you are tired of all those chemicalized furniture polishes in the stores, then this hack will revolutionise cleaning for you. All you need to do is add olive oil and vinegar together and you've got yourself a homemade furniture oil that is as efficient as the ones in the stores. This is also a hack that will leave your furniture to last for longer without it experiencing discolouration or depreciating as badly as it would with the store-bought furniture polishes you are used to. This can even help you conceal the scratches on your furniture, making it a handy addition to your day-to-day cleaning.
Essential Oils
Store-bought air fresheners have limited scents, and this can be a huge disadvantage for you. However, by using essential oils instead, you can get the scents that you love and appreciate, in your home and working for you. Just fill a spray bottle with water and a few drops of your favourite essential oil, and you have got yourself a chemical-free essential oil. Convenient isn't it?