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After you clean things up, there is one hack that can help you keep the shower door cleaner for longer: coating it with an auto-glass treatment that is usually applied on windshields.
Sometimes marble and plastic in our kitchen gets stained and regular cleaning products won't do the trick. The solution? Leave a rag soaked in bleach overnight. You can repeat the process if the stain doesn't disappear completely.
Sometimes the toilet rinse holes get clogged up with mineral deposits, affecting the flushing. Use a mirror and a bent coat hanger to poke the holes and clean them up.
Using an electric toothbrush to clean faucets is not the only trick in the book. After you've cleaned them, you can apply car wax. They will look great!
This is one of the hardest things to clean. You can make your life easier by simply installing a detachable toilet seat.
How annoying is it when crumbs, papers, and other stuff falls through the gaps of your countertop? One way to avoid this is to fill the gaps with clear tubing.
If you have vinyl flooring, the easiest way to 'erase' these is by rubbing a tennis ball on the area.
You'll need a pole with a paint roller and a couple of dryer sheets. Just wrap the sheets around the roller and secure them with elastic bands.
The trick? Aquarium gravel. Fill one-third of it with water, add some gravel, and then just shake and stir it!
Instead of using a cloth, why not just put on your cotton gardening gloves and dust all the small stuff?
This is more of a preventative measure, but one that so many people don't take. This can drastically help keeping your house clean.
Many of the soaps on the market are not actually made of soap. These are less likely to leave residue, making your bathroom easier to clean.
An easy way to remove pet hair from your couch is to wrap some double-sided duct tape around a paint brush and use it as a kind of lint roller.
An easy way to clean blinds is to attach rags at the ends of kitchen tongues. You can use twist ties or elastic bands to secure them to each side. This way you'll clean both sides of the blinds at once!
Want an easy way to clean up dust and cobwebs on your walls? Use a floor sweeper.
Use a flashlight when doing so. The light will reflect on the tiny pieces of glass you might miss.
You'll be able to clean off grease from kitchen cabinets and other surfaces easily by using a hot rag. Just damp one and put it in the microwave until hot.
If you spill oil or something else that's not easily cleaned up with a mop, then the trick is to use sawdust. It will soak up the liquid and make it a lot easier to clean.
Does your fridge smell? Get rid of bad odors by wrapping some charcoal in newspaper and placing it inside your fridge.
What's better than a toothbrush? An electric toothbrush, of course. The vibration and rotation allows you to scour off grime with less effort.
When was the last time you cleaned your doormat? This is an often overlooked thing we've all been guilty of. Doing so will help keep your home cleaner for longer.
Sources: (The Family Handyman)
See also: Is your home making you sick?
Sometimes all you need is a a spray bottle filled with your favorite cleaning product diluted in water and a microfiber mop.
Using a microfiber cloth will actually do a better job in keeping your furniture dust-free for longer.
The internet is full of cleaning tips and tricks. Some do work, but others not so much. And with so many options to choose from, how do you know which ones you should try? Well, we're making it easier for you to decide by selecting some of the best cleaning hacks out there!
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Cleaning hacks that'll make your life easier
When was the last time you cleaned your doormat?
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The internet is full of cleaning tips and tricks. Some do work, but others not so much. And with so many options to choose from, how do you know which ones you should try? Well, we're making it easier for you to decide by selecting some of the best cleaning hacks out there!
Click through the following gallery and learn new cleaning hacks that will make your life easier.