10 Effective DIY Cleaning Hacks this 2021 Spring
A good spring clean-up is a tradition that not only promotes wellness by keeping your environment clean and organized, it also helps carry the fresh-start feeling brought on by a new year well into the summer.
So before you start with your spring cleaning, here are some of the best DIY spring cleaning tips to make it sparkle all year round.
1. Use old socks as dusting mitts
Cotton is a great fabric for trapping dust particles.
2.Use a butter knife to clean air vents
Use a butter knife to reach those tough get places between and behind your vents. Simply wrap the knife in a rag and wipe between the slats.
3. Use a dustpan to help fill a large mop bucket
If your bucket is too large, try using a dustpan as a spout by placing it flat on your sink to transfer water to the bucket.
4. Use a window squeegee to scrape pet hair from your carpet or rug
The rubber edge of the squeegee is a great tool for gripping and removing pet hair from your rug.
5. Use cream of tartar to clean toasters and tea kettles
Combine 1 tsp of cream of tartar with just enough water to create a milky paste. Rub the solution onto your stainless steel appliances and wipe away to reveal their original shine.
6. Clean your grill with an onion
First, heat it and spray some white vinegar onto the grates to help loosen the residue. Then, scrub the area firmly using half an onion. The acid from the onion will rid your grill of any leftover remnants.
7. Use newspaper to clean dirty windows and mirrors
Mix ¼ cup of white vinegar, 2 cups of water, and 2 teaspoons of liquid soap into a spray bottle. Spray the mixture onto the glass and scrub with newspaper for a streak-free window or mirror. The ink acts as a mild abrasive and allows you to make use of old newspapers
8. Clean stainless steel sinks with baking soda
Simply wet your sink and faucet, sprinkle baking soda, and scrub with a sponge. If you need more heavy-duty scrubbing power, add salt to the baking soda.
9. Remove water stains with lemon for a natural faucet fix
Make faucets clean and sparkly by rubbing a lemon half on the water stains. The citric acid helps remove hard watermarks.
10. Clean your microwave by heating lemon juice and rinds in water
Cut a lemon into halves, squeeze the juice into 1/2 cup of water and drop the rinds into the mixture. Microwave for three minutes and let it stand for five minutes without opening the door. The trapped steam will loosen the grime, so you can wipe the microwave clean with less elbow grease.
Whether you’re doing your annual spring clean-up or a weekly home cleaning, the above tips and hacks will surely make your life easier.
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