Upgrade your cleaning routine with these genius tips.
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Homemade Gunk Remover
It may be hard to notice at first, but chances are there's a lot of gunk that has collected on your cabinets—especially near the handles. To make them look brand new, mix one part vegetable oil and two parts baking soda. Use an old toothbrush to scrub the mixture into the cabinets, and see the difference.
For more, go to One Good Thing by Jillee.
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DIY Carpet Stain Remover
Mix Dawn soap and hydrogen peroxide for an all-star carpet cleaner that also works on mattresses.
For more, go to BuzzFeed.
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Cutting Board Hack
Constant food prep can do a number on your cutting boards. Clean them up with a combination of lemon and salt.
For more, go to DIYJoy.
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Clean Your Shower Head
If the water in your shower is spraying out in all directions, it's probably time to give it a deep clean. Mix a solution of equal parts vinegar and water, then pour it into a plastic bag and wrap it around your water source (as shown here by The Melrose Family). Let the solution sit for 15 to 20 minutes, then remove and rinse.
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DIY Drain Cleaner
The power couple of vinegar and baking soda is back at it, this time to clean the drain. First, pour boiling water down the drain followed by 1/2 cup of baking soda then pour a mix of 1 cup of vinegar and 1 cup of hot water right on top. Lastly, when the bubbles die down, turn on the hot water, and let it run for about a minute. This process should loosen any dirt and gunk you have in your drain.
For more, go to Mom4Real.
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How to Clean Shower Door Tracks
Pinned over 24,000 times, this cleaning trick is one to keep handy. All you need: distilled white vinegar, paper towels, a spray bottle, and an old toothbrush for scrubbing. Lay paper towels soaked in vinegar along the shower door tracks, and leave them there for 30 minutes. When the time's up, the grime should easily come off with a toothbrush. For tight spots, use a Q-tip.
For more, go to Cents-able Momma.
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How to Deep Clean a Mattress
The average person spends a least a third of their life sleeping, so it's worth giving your bed a good cleaning every so often. In this hack beloved by Pinterest users, all you need is baking soda, essential oil and a vacuum cleaner. By the end of the cleaning, you'll be left with a dust-, dirt- and residue-free mattress, promising you a sweet slumber.
For more, go to Listotic.
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How Clean A Microfiber Couch with ONE Ingredient
Is your microfiber couch starting to look a little worse for the wear? While the material makes the couch extra cozy, it can showcase even minor stains. Have it looking like new again just by using rubbing alcohol and a bristle brush.
For more, go to Herbs & Oils Remedies.
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Swiffer Dust Socks
Swiffer replacement packs can cost up to $15, but there's a dollar store item that'll do the same job for much less. Yep, socks! Turn old socks into reusable static Swiffer cloths, and never look back.
For more, go to An English Accent.
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Simple Shoe Cleaner
As much as you care for your shoes, stains are inevitable. Remove them in no time with this nail polish remover trick.
For more, go to Better Housekeeper.
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DIY Blind Cleaning Tool
Tongs aren't just for the kitchen anymore. When you pair them with a washcloth and disinfectant spray, you've got a quick and easy way to clean your blinds. Using an old sock works too!
For more, go to Sprinkle Some Fun.
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Cleaning Checklist
While this isn't technically a hack, it's a checklist that's so helpful, it's been pinned over 20,000 times.
For more, go to Premeditated Leftovers.
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How to Clean Your Slow Cooker
Your slow cooker most likely sees a lot of action, so giving it a thorough clean is important. Freshen it up with this hack, approved by over 300,000 pinners.
For more, go to 365ish Days of Pinterest.
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How to Clean Walls
Walls are often an overlooked part of the cleaning. Rid them of dust and make them shine with just four supplies. Shared over 42,000 times, this trick works wonders.
For more, go to A Mother's Shadow.
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How to Clean Inside a Dishwasher
Scoop up three common household ingredients and you're on your way to having your dishwasher looking like new. Plus, your dishes will come out looking even shinier. Just ask the 20,000 pinners who gave this hack a thumbs-up.
For more, go to eHow.
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How to Deep Clean Oven Racks
Cleaning your oven can be a messy task. Make it easier with distilled white vinegar, baking soda, and a scrub pad. By the end, you'll be left with like-new oven racks.
For more, go to eHow.
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DIY Grout Cleaner
Grout in your bathroom can quickly become a sight for sore eyes. Clean it up quickly and inexpensively with this easy, 3-ingredient homemade grout cleaner.
For more, go to My Cleaning Solutions.
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How to Clean Your Stove Burners
Cleaning your stove burners without having to scrub them? Yes, it's a real thing, and it's super easy. Just put the burner in a Ziplock bag with a little ammonia in it. "You are not trying to soak the burner… you just want to seal it up with the ammonia fumes," says blogger Vivienne. Leave it there overnight, and wake up to find a grease-free burner. It's that simple!
For more, go to The V Spot Blog.
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How To Clean a Rusty Cast Iron Skillet
In this hack, a potato becomes a cleaning all-star. Paired with salt and vegetable oil, this trick will return your rust-covered iron skillet to its former beauty.
For more, go to Apartment Therapy.
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How to Clean In the Crevices
The plastic crevice tool that comes with your vacuum can't always get into the tight spaces—but you can get around that problem by attaching a toilet paper tube over the nozzle, and bending the cardboard to fit the space you need to clean.