Practical Tips Every Clean Freak Needs To Know

1. Microwave your sponge to kill 99% of bacteria and germs. Simply put the sponges or scrubbing pads into the microwave at high speed for 2 minutes, then let it cool. According to research, it's much better than washing these in dishwashers.

2. Then, scrub the faucet with waxed paper to keep water spots from forming and fingerprints.

3. Make use of a binder clip to create an auxiliary stand for your sponge. This allows it to air dry instead of becoming all mildewy.

4. Make use of a seam ripper to remove all hair from your bristles.

5. Cleanse your vacuum filters using the dishwasher.

6. If your toaster becomes stuck and gunky, simply apply the cream of tartar. All you require is just a handful of water, some cream of tartar, and a sponge to ensure that your stainless steel appliances appear brand new.

7. Make use of an old toothbrush to scrub the insides of the toaster.

8. Find out how to clean the glass of the door of your oven.

9. Salt can be used to clean cast iron without destroying the cure.

10. It is also possible to make use of a toothbrush and lemons to completely remove the clogs from your sink. Your drains are where you will find some of the dirtiest particles and bacteria.

11. Make use of a bagel to clean those old artworks.

12. Cleanse your oven's hood with baking soda and boiling water.

13. Clean your washing machine thoroughly. Simply use a bit of detergent and water that is hot.

14. Clean the mold out of your washer that is on the front loader. All you need is bleach as well as water, and a clean towel.

15. Start cleaning out your dryer vents. It will prevent fires by cleaning the dryer vents every six months.

16. You can make the steel plate on your iron shiny and smooth once more. All you require is salt.

17. Make use of a cotton swab that has been dipped in vinegar to wash those window tracks.

18. Use baking soda to scrub your mattress. After you've sprinkled the ingredients onto your mattress, use a vacuum cleaner to clean the mattress.

19. Clean your baseboards with dryer sheets. Recycle old softener sheets for fabric that have been put dried to ensure that baseboards are free of dust.

20. Make use of iron to get rid of really stubborn stains off the carpet.

21. Make use of orphan sock to wash blinds. Simply spray them with white vinegar, and then wash them with water.

22. Paintbrushes are a great way to dust off the bulbs. You don't have to unplug them.

23. Maintain a dish wand inside the shower, filled with half vinegar and one-half dishwashing soap. The idea is to make it easy and practical to clean the walls when you're showering. It's better than using a sponge.

24. Remove odors from your home by using vanilla extract in the oven.

25. When you are cleaning the bathroom and shower, fill the tub with a few inches of hot water you can pull from the faucet. The bathroom should be heated 10 degrees higher than the standard temperature of the air --"doubles the effectiveness" of cleaning products that are alkaline. This is a trick that hotel staff employs. The disinfectants should be left to rest for between five and seven minutes. Always wash them off to avoid accumulation.

26. Clean up the dust from candles using the help of a cotton ball or rubbing alcohol.

27. Remove the dirt from the cabinets' front by using baking soda paste.

28. Make use of WD-40 to remove scuff marks on floors.

29. Put a lemonade packet of Kool-Aid into the dishwasher's detergent cup. According to experts, it will get rid of lime deposits and iron staining. (So who knows what it could cause to your body.)

30. Place your brooms or mops in a straight line instead of keeping your mops on the ground. This prevents them from becoming bent or mildewed and prevents dust from accumulating in their vicinity.