15 Genius Hacks To Clean Your House Easier And Faster
There's always a brilliant hack for every household cleaning task.
Are you thinking about cleaning your home soon? You'll probably say, "Oh my, don't mention it!"
Who hasn't experienced random bursts of cleaning? Perhaps all of us have different stories to tell, as cleaning our respective homes can be quite tiring.
No matter how big or small our homes are, the feeling can be the same. Nothing is easy when it comes to cleaning, and we often feel like we are on the losing end of each battle.
There are exceptions, though. A few people genuinely enjoy cleaning their homes.
Some find cleaning to be a way to de-stress, an opportunity to move around and shed excess body weight, and even a diversion from negative thoughts as they keep themselves busy.
For the majority of us, cleaning can be time-consuming and quite taxing.
But with the right tools and genius hacks, cleaning can be easy and simple. Armed with these hacks, you'll surely say it's just a piece of cake.
To make everyone's life easier, we have compiled these genius hacks to make your house-cleaning tasks much easier and faster. Be sure to remember these, and you won't have to complain about keeping your home clean and tidy.
A chemical-free bathtub cleaner.
Grapefruits are excellent bathtub cleaners. If you're an advocate of anything organic and natural, then you need to have this in your home. Grapefruits will not only make your bathtubs smell better, but they are also effective dirt removers.
Simply dip a quarter of a grapefruit in sugar (which acts as an abrasive agent), then scrub it directly on the tub's surface. The combination of sugar and acid from the grapefruits makes it a perfect dirt eliminator.
© Emily Norris / YouTube, © Emily Norris / YouTubeA velour lint roller can come in handy.
Every pet owner needs to have this. It not only collects hair and fur faster from surfaces and furniture, but it is also cost-effective.
© Loluo Store / AliExpressRemove stickers with lemon oil.
Glue residue and stickers stuck on various objects can be easily removed using lemon oil. It works better than sunflower oil.
You probably know that sunflower oil is also effective in removing stickers. However, unlike sunflower oil, lemon oil is non-greasy and leaves a pleasant smell.
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Here's an effective way to dispose of grease without clogging your sink.
All you need is a sheet of foil. Wrap the inside of a bowl with the foil and pour all the grease into it.
Allow it to harden. Remove the greasy foil and dispose of it in the bin.
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Organize cleaning accessories.
Arrange all your cleaning accessories, like rags and spray cleaners, in a mobile rack. Keeping them together will not only save you time in locating these cleaning implements, but it will also make it easier for you to move them around the house.
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Need to clean your AirPods? A toothpick and slime or modeling clay will do the trick.
Use the toothpick to separate the dirt from along the edges, then pick that dirt up using the slime. You can use these on all earphones that don't have silicone tips.
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Make your bathroom smell pleasant.
The trick is to grab that toilet paper roll and add a few drops of your favorite essential oil to its inside. This hack is helpful if you don't like the smell of air fresheners.
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Melamine foam can do the magic.
Discover the incredible uses of this magic eraser. It can clean almost everything: from your sneaker soles to your kitchen and floor tiles, and much more.
Always follow the usage instructions, and you can never go wrong with this cleaner.
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Place stained and soiled clothes in a separate bag.
Hang a cloth bag next to your laundry basket and place your soiled and stained clothes there. That way, you won't miss giving them a special wash.
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Wash your blender easily with this simple hack.
How do you wash your blender containers? You probably get used to washing them the same way you do with your dishes.
Here's an easy hack: just pour a little detergent and water into the container, pulse it for around 10 seconds, then rinse it with water.
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Drying dishes in a dishwasher can be simple.
The dishes don't come out completely dry from the dishwasher, so the best thing to do is to open its door and hang a towel over it. Close it afterward and leave it there to absorb the moisture.
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Paper towels for oil stains from a plastic container.
Paper can absorb oil, so when cleaning an oil-stained plastic container, the trick is to add water and detergent and place a few pieces of paper towels inside. Cover it with its lid and shake it well.
This does not work well with old oil stains, though, as they have already been absorbed by the plastic.
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Here's another way to dry your dish sponge.
Cut the dish sponge in half and make a hole in the middle, then hang it on the faucet, allowing the water to drip into the sink.
Baking soda and shampoo make a good hairbrush cleaner.
You should always clean your hairbrush because dirt, skin particles, and sebum accumulate in it.
Soaking it for 30 minutes in a bowl of water with shampoo and baking soda will remove all those particles.
Rub the dirt afterward and rinse it with clean, running water.
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Paracetamol tablet to clean the bottom of your iron.
For those who frequently iron clothes, cleaning the dirty bottom can be a headache. Thanks to this quick hack.
Warm your iron but turn off its auto steam function so you won't burn yourself. Using tweezers, rub a paracetamol tablet around its bottom until the tablet melts.
Wipe the surface with a soft towel or cloth.
Now that you know these brilliant hacks that will help you deal with household chores, you might see home cleaning from a different perspective. These are certified, proven, and tested hacks, so you should apply them in your household and live better.
As the saying goes, a clean home is a happy home. Happy cleaning!
