Cleaning the house may seem like a troublesome chore, but it is vital for the well-being of the family. Experts agree to clean the house thoroughly, at least once every year, and what could be a better time to do home cleaning than spring. Since it’s an exhaustive task, many people tend to dish out extra money on cleaning products than they really need to, in hopes that those gadgets will buy them convenience and time. Sadly, it only works in theory and not in real life. You may not be aware but you can use items already in your kitchen, garage and backyard for cleaning. So, without further ado:
Hack #1: Kitchen to the Rescue
Home Cleaning Experts at MyVoucherCodes came to our rescue with this informative video covering quick hacks that require no extra professional tools and very little effort. A good kitchen has some serious cleaning power hidden in cabinets, and these everyday use items can give any cleaning brand run for its money.
- The stainless steel can be brought back to pristine condition by using lemon.
- Instead of harmful acidic toilet cleaners, you can simply use carbonated water or a mixture of baking soda and vinegar.
- Vinegar can be used to remove pesky marks on windows (pro tip: use newspaper instead of fancy window cleaning cloth) and for descaling shower head.
- Heat white vinegar and water (roughly two spoons only) for about 5 minutes and clean your oven with this miracle fluid
- Use grapefruit with salt to scrub away soap marks in bathroom
- Clean the dust of lampshades with lint rollers
Hack #2: Dealing with Odours
If it looks clean but doesn’t smell good, then it’s not hygienic. Here are few quick fixes to a nice smelling home:
- Stench of bin can be reduced by sprinkling just a tiny bit of baking soda at its bottom.
- Instead of getting a toilet freshener, just put few drops of essential oil inside toilet paper.
- Put a small mug of vanilla extract inside oven and whole kitchen will smell pleasant.
- Use lemon to bring freshness back to your refrigerator.
Hack #3: Cleaning with Everyday Utensils
- Keyboards can be cleaned using ear buds
- Squeegee for pet hair off the furniture
- Use dryer sheets (used or new) to get rid of dust on any solid surface and furniture to make them new.
- Use old pastry brush for removing crumbs from toaster
Finally, few tips for the savvy shoppers
For the times when it becomes inevitable to invest in cleaning products, it is wise to keep prefer generic store brands instead of known brands. Sites like MySuperMarket can help you compare deals. Furthermore, consider buying in bulk and utilizing discount codes to get the most bangs for your buck. Finally yet importantly, it’s always in your best interest to invest in multipurpose tools instead of those specialized gadgets.
These tips will surely help you save your hard-earned money and time while cleaning your house. Happy cleaning!
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