Spring is upon us! That means it's time for spring cleaning. Here are 10 tips to consider when you're cleaning your own home.
Spring cleaning is not high on everyone's list of favorite activities. In fact, it can be downright exhausting at times and you start to question if it's even worth it to go through the struggle of cleaning your entire home when you
know it's going to get dirty again in a matter of days. As awful as it can be sometimes, it doesn't have to be
as terrible if you get the execution right.
Turns out that many folks make cleaning a much more daunting and difficult task than necessary. That's why we've put together a list of these 10 cleaning tips to make the entire spring cleaning process easier for you!
Don't Wear Shoes in the House
There's the "no shoes in the house" rule that many people try to enforce in their homes, but most of the time it is either forgotten or not mandatory. Because of this, dirt and germs from the outside are brought into your home. Which in turn means that there's more cleaning for you. Our suggestion is to keep an area designated for shoes near the door, whether it be a bin or a shoe rack.
Wear Dust Mop Slippers to Clean Your Floors
Cleaning your floors has never been easier! Slip on a pair of dust mop slippers and you'll be picking up dirt left and right (pun intended). Simply dust your floors with the slippers or wet them to mop.
Dryer Sheets Can Be Used for Dusting
Dryer sheets aren't just for keeping your clothes smelling fresh. They're great dusters AND great air fresheners! The dryer sheets come in handy if you have pets. And as much as we love our furry friends, they shed
everywhere! Use the dryer sheets to wipe down all of the fur-ridden areas in your home. Is there anything dryer sheets can't do?
Dryer Sheets to Remove Soap Scum
Turns out, there
isn't a limit to the abilities of dryer sheets!
They can do (almost) everything! You can also use them to get rid of soap scum. The best way to make sure the job gets done is to slightly wet the dryer sheet before use, then rinse the area with water.
Olive Oil Can Remove Fingerprints Off Stainless Steel
Children touch everything in sight, leaving behind a trail of fingerprints. If you use a drop or two of olive oil, you can instantly clean your stainless steel appliances. They'll be bright, shiny and new again!
Use Lemon Juice and Water to Clean Your Microwave
Add a couple tablespoons of lemon juice to a cup of water, heat it to the boiling point, and then leave it in the microwave for about 10 minutes. Then just wipe the inside of the microwave with a cloth and you're all done! That's it. Cleaning your microwave has never been easier!
Clean Your Coffee Maker with Vinegar
We get it. Coffee is essential to getting your day started! But don't let your coffee maker start to get grimy after constant use, let vinegar help you. To clean your coffee maker, use a fresh coffee filter and brew the pot halfway. Then turn off the machine and let it sit for a half-hour before you brew the remainder of the pot. After that, simply brew a pot of plain water to flush any remaining vinegar out.
Vinegar is Great for Your Showerhead Too
This is one of the easiest tips we can offer you on this list! It's something that only takes a few minutes to prepare and you can get your showerhead clean while you're sleeping. Simply remove the showerhead, place it in a container, and add white vinegar. Let it soak overnight, then rinse the showerhead off with water before scraping away any additional residue with an old toothbrush and cloth.
Put Your Child's Toys in the Dishwasher
Children are sticky and they're messy. That means their toys become sticky and messy too. Any plastic toys that don't have batteries can be washed in the dishwasher with dish detergent and hot water. It's as simple as that! Your child's toys will be clean and sanitized in no time.
Clean Your Toilet with Borax
Nobody enjoys cleaning their bathroom. It's probably the least fun of all the cleaning tasks, but unfortunately, it's a necessary one. A great way to make sure your toilet remains clean is to add three cups of vinegar to your toilet bowl each month. Borax also helps eliminate any stains, just simply leave the powder on for 30 minutes.
Cut off the tank's water supply first. Then turn the water back on and flush the toilet!
Are there any tips we left out? Share them with us!
