Between busy schedules and everyday messes, maintaining a clean living space can be a real challenge. However, with a few clever and unexpected hacks, you can simplify the whole process and keep your home or office sparkling with minimal effort, while still saving time.
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These hacks can come in the form of adopting new habits or using common household items in innovative ways. Whatever the case, these hacks will help you.
Baking Soda for Carpet Freshness
Carpets can harbor odors and stains in your home but baking soda can handle it. Only reach out to your baking soda and sprinkle some generously over the carpet.
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Let it sit for at least 15 minutes (it could be left longer for stronger odors), and then vacuum. The baking soda absorbs the smell and lifts dirts
Dryer Sheets for Baseboards
Cleaning baseboards can be tedious. Fortunately, dryer sheets have made the job easy. Their anti static properties repel dust, and they smell really great too.
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Just wipe the base board with sheets and enjoy weeks of dust-free trim and a very lovely smell. You can almost say it works like magic, considering how fast it works.
Chalk for Grease Stains
It’s bad to have grease stains on any other place, but on your clothes, it’s like a nightmare. Grease stains on clothes can be stubborn to remove but not with chalk. Simply rub white chalk over a stain before laundering.
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The chalk powder absorbs the grease, making it easier to wash out. This trick works well for those unexpected stains you get while in the kitchen.
Use Your Dishwasher for More
Your dishwasher is not just for dishes. You can clean a variety of household items, like shoes, your baby’s toy and a lot more, with it.
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Just be mindful of the things you’re putting in there, ensure they can handle the heat and water pressure. Dishwashers are efficient in keeping many items clean without any hassle.
Use Toothpaste as Cleaner
We know toothpaste is mainly for your teeth but you would be shocked by how much more it can do. It can be used to polish silver, clean foggy headlights, and remove crayon marks from walls.
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Its mild abrasives and cleaning agents make it a versatile cleaner for various things around the house. It won’t be weird to buy toothpaste for cleaning purposes.
Open Windows as You Clean
Fresh air can do wonders while you clean. Opening the windows in your living spaces as you clean helps ventilate the space, reducing dust and chemical fumes from cleaning products.
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It also makes the environment more pleasant, making the whole process safe and enjoyable. When you want to clean, deliberately open up all windows before you begin.
Use Vinegar for Hard Water Stains
Ever had an experience with hard water stains? They are usually stubborn, and it’s rare finding a solution for them. Thankfully, vinegar works wonders in removing them.
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Soak a cloth in white vinegar and wrap it around the affected faucets or shower heads. Leave it for an hour, then wipe off. The stains will go off easily.
Leave a Pile on Your Bed
Many times, when tidying up our rooms, we pile up everything at one corner of the room and sometimes leave the pile there for days. Instead of doing that, leave the pile in the bed.
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That forces you to sort through it before bedtime, ensuring you finish up the cleaning process before the end of the day. This is a clever hack that ensures you keep your bedroom organized.
Wash Your Blender Easily
You will love this blender cleaning hack. Instead of carefully putting your hand into your blender to avoid getting cut by the blades, fill the blender half way with warm water and add a few drops of dish soap.
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Blend on high for a few seconds, then rinse. This will leave your blender spotless with no need to scrub.
Rubber Gloves for Picking Up Pet Hairs
Instead of struggling to get the hairs of your pets out of your living space with your bare hands, try the rubber gloves method.
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Simply dampen the gloves and run your hands over furniture or fabrics. The hair clings to the gloves, making it easy to gather and dispose of.
Conclusion
Our simple hacks are capable of making your home spotless in a breeze. These clever hacks not only save you time but also make cleaning more efficient.
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By making them a habit and incorporating them into your routine, you’ll find that keeping your space tidy is easier than you think. Give these hacks a try and you’ll be sure to share them with your friends too.
