{"id":15737,"date":"2020-04-03T19:11:46","date_gmt":"2020-04-03T17:11:46","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.mixer2mower.com\/?p=15737"},"modified":"2020-06-06T20:00:53","modified_gmt":"2020-06-06T18:00:53","slug":"clever-cleaning-tips-and-tricks","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.mixer2mower.com\/clever-cleaning-tips-and-tricks.html","title":{"rendered":"Clever Cleaning Tips And Tricks"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"attachment_31364\" style=\"width: 1610px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-31364\" class=\"size-full wp-image-31364\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mixer2mower.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/m2m-clever-cleaning-tips-and-tricks-t1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1600\" height=\"900\" data-wp-pid=\"31364\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mixer2mower.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/m2m-clever-cleaning-tips-and-tricks-t1.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/www.mixer2mower.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/m2m-clever-cleaning-tips-and-tricks-t1-600x338.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.mixer2mower.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/m2m-clever-cleaning-tips-and-tricks-t1-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.mixer2mower.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/m2m-clever-cleaning-tips-and-tricks-t1-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.mixer2mower.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/m2m-clever-cleaning-tips-and-tricks-t1-427x240.jpg 427w, https:\/\/www.mixer2mower.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/m2m-clever-cleaning-tips-and-tricks-t1-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.mixer2mower.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/m2m-clever-cleaning-tips-and-tricks-t1-640x360.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.mixer2mower.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/m2m-clever-cleaning-tips-and-tricks-t1-800x450.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.mixer2mower.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/m2m-clever-cleaning-tips-and-tricks-t1-300x169.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-31364\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">(mitand73\/123rf.com)<\/p><\/div>\n<p>When you think of your favorite things to do, home cleaning doesn&#8217;t leap to the top of the list for most of us. These tips may not make home cleaning a good time, but they&#8217;ll certainly make it simpler, more organized, cheaper, and less toxic for children and pets.<\/p><div class=\"82089d289e138df66c70e730e8f41aa3\" data-index=\"1\" style=\"float: none; margin:10px 0 10px 0; text-align:center;\">\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mixer2mower.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/rightspo420.png\" \/>\r\n\r\n  \r\n   <script type=\"text\/javascript\">\r\n    window._mNHandle = window._mNHandle || {};\r\n    window._mNHandle.queue = window._mNHandle.queue || [];\r\n    medianet_versionId = \"121199\"; \r\n    (function() {\r\n        var sct = document.createElement(\"script\"),\r\n        sctHl = document.getElementsByTagName(\"script\")[0],\r\n        isSSL = 'https:' == document.location.protocol;\r\n        sct.type = \"text\/javascript\";\r\n        sct.src = (isSSL ? 'https:' : 'http:') + '\/\/contextual.media.net\/dmedianet.js?cid=8CU9TC097' + (isSSL ? '&https=1' : '')+'';\r\n        sct.async = \"async\";\r\n        sctHl.parentNode.insertBefore(sct, sctHl);\r\n    })();\r\n    <\/script>\r\n   \r\n    <div id=\"628687441\">\r\n  \t<script type=\"text\/javascript\">\r\n\t  try {\r\n\t\t   window._mNHandle.queue.push(function () {\r\n\t\t   \twindow._mNDetails.loadTag(\"628687441\", \"336x280\", \"628687441\");\r\n\t\t  \t});\r\n\t\t  }\r\n\t  catch (error) {}\r\n\t<\/script>\r\n  <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<p>From the living room to the kitchen, to the laundry and playroom, there are more than 55 cleaning tips to meet your household cleaning challenges in new and sometimes surprising ways.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>Living Room<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Clean your ceiling fan with a pillowcase<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>If you are like most of us, you don\u2019t clean your hard-to-reach ceiling fans as often as you do the rest of the house\u2014which means more dust and grime when you do dig out the ladder. Slipping a pillowcase over the blade and using the inside of the case to wipe it clean means dirt stays inside the case rather than falling to the floor or worse, onto you! <a href=\"http:\/\/simplystated.realsimple.com\/2011\/08\/04\/dust-a-ceiling-fan\/\">More&#8230;<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Get Kool-Aid (and other stains) out of the carpet with an iron<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Anybody with small kids will appreciate that colored carpet spills can be disastrous. It might surprise you to know that with a simple mixture of one part ammonia and one part hot water, plus a clean white towel and an iron you can pull even red Kool-Aid stains out of the carpet. Spray ammonia mixture liberally over the stain, lay the towel over top and rub with your iron. Repeat the process until your stain is gone. <a href=\"http:\/\/www.onegoodthingbyjillee.com\/2011\/12\/homemade-carpet-stain-removerno.html\">More&#8230;<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Keep rugs and carpets fresh with a homemade dry carpet cleaner<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>To clean your carpet and get stains out you can either use one a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tipsbulletin.com\/diy-homemade-carpet-cleaner\/\">homemade carpet cleaning solution<\/a> or you mix together baking soda, cornstarch, cornmeal, bay leaves, cloves, and borax in a blender to grind all ingredients to a powder. Pour into a sprinkle-top container and shake powder into carpets and rugs to set for at least two hours. Vacuum up and know that this powder is safe for kids and pets. <a href=\"http:\/\/www.savvysugar.com\/Homemade-Dry-Carpet-Cleaner-28688989\">More&#8230;<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Make non-toxic fabric freshener with essential oils and vodka<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Many people are bothered by the smell of artificial fabric fresheners, but making your own naturally scented fabric freshener is inexpensive and easy. Mix two teaspoons of vodka with one cup of water, one teaspoon of cornstarch, and five drops of essential oils like lemon or lavender and pour into a spray bottle. <a href=\"http:\/\/www.prevention.com\/health\/healthy-living\/natural-fabric-freshening-spray\">More&#8230;<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Clean Air Vents Easily<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>A quick and very easy way to clean those dusty air vents around the house is by using a knife and a regular cleaning rag. Spray some cleaner on it and those air vents are cleaned in no time. <a href=\"http:\/\/www.homesweethomebodies.net\/2012\/06\/cleaning-tip-air-vents.html\">More&#8230;<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Use hairspray to remove nail polish from your coffee table or carpet.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>You can\u2019t use nail polish remover on most wood surfaces without removing the finish along with the polish. But if you spray the nail polish with hairspray and allow it to dissolve, you can gently remove all traces of polish from wood surfaces with soap and water. <a href=\"http:\/\/www.howtocleanstuff.net\/how-to-clean-nail-polish-from-dark-cherry-wood\/\">More&#8230;<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Catch unreachable cobwebs with your broom<\/strong><br \/>\nYou can see the cobwebs lurking in the corners of your ceiling, well out of your reach, but how do you get to them? You could find a ladder and climb high to get at hard-to-reach cobwebs, or you could attach an extension pole for painting to a regular broom and clean up cobwebs from the safety and stability of the floor. <a href=\"http:\/\/www.pinterest.com\/pin\/60235713736016927\/\">More&#8230;<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Clean your blinds with a sock<\/strong><br \/>\nCleaning blinds may be one of the most hated household chores ever. Using an old sock dipped in a vinegar and warm water solution to quickly clean dirt and grime way will get you past this unpleasant task as fast as possible. <a href=\"http:\/\/keephomesimple.blogspot.com\/2010\/07\/simple-tip-tuesday-part-7.html\">More&#8230;<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Dust lampshades with a lint roller<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019ve ever wondered how to quickly and effectively dust your fabric lampshades, here\u2019s the answer. Dusting clothes never seem to do the job and vacuum cleaner attachments are awkward and ineffective. But a lint roller picks up dust so fast and easy you\u2019ll wonder how you ever dusted without one. <a href=\"http:\/\/www.realsimple.com\/home-organizing\/cleaning\/best-cleaning-tips-tricks-10000001203876\/page14.html\">More&#8230;<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Remove Pet Hair with a Rubber Glove<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Clean any pet hair by simply putting on a rubber glove. Rub the glove a few times to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tipsbulletin.com\/homemade-upholstery-cleaner\/\">clean the upholstery<\/a> and it will trap the pet hair. It works very well, especially when you are in a hurry. <a href=\"http:\/\/www.realsimple.com\/home-organizing\/new-uses-for-old-things\/rubber-glove-as-pet-hair-remover-00000000043499\/index.html\">More&#8230;<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Clean your TV or computer screen with a coffee filter<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Microfiber cloths are expensive and paper towels leave lint behind when cleaning electronic devices like TV and computer screens. Coffee filters are an inexpensive and lint-free way to keep your TV and computer monitors clear and dust-free. <a href=\"http:\/\/www.realsimple.com\/home-organizing\/cleaning\/popular-cleaning-tips-00100000123022\/page10.html\">More&#8230;<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Keep baseboards clean with dryer sheets<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Baseboards are easily scuffed, attract dust, and require kneeling down on the floor to clean. Who has time for that? If you have cleaned your floors with a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tipsbulletin.com\/homemade-floor-cleaner\/\">good homemade floor cleaner<\/a> you can then start using a dryer sheet to dust your baseboards, you will find yourself spending less time on the floor. Using dryer sheets to clean your baseboards will repel dust and hair. <a href=\"http:\/\/formulamom.com\/clean-baseboards-dryer-sheets\/\">More&#8230;<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Restore scratched wood with vinegar and olive oil<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0Sometimes even expensive furniture oils can\u2019t restore a severely scuffed piece of wood furniture. But mixing one part vinegar and three parts olive oil creates an effective furniture repair solution. Use a rag to rub into any wooden furniture surface with scuffs and scratches to clean and restore to its original glory. <a href=\"http:\/\/www.domesticblisssquared.com\/2013\/06\/diy-fix-scratches-in-wood-furniture.html\">More&#8230;<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Use old nylon stockings to clean your candles<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Dusting candles is particularly difficult because dirt and dust clings to wax and resists removal traditional dusting methods. Just grab an old pair of nylons to wipe down the surface of your candles, removing dust and soot in the process. <a href=\"http:\/\/www.ehow.com\/how_7569978_remove-dirt-candles.html%20\">More&#8230;<\/a><\/p>\n<p><!--nextpage--><\/p>\n<h2>Bathroom<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Scrub grout clean with just vinegar, salt, and baking soda<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Rather than spend money on harsh, specialized grout cleaners, use a mix of equal parts vinegar, salt, and baking soda to clean bathroom grout and tile. Apply with a small scrub brush and allow it to soak for twenty minutes. Dirt and gunk should scrub off and after rinsing, your grout be as good as new. <a href=\"http:\/\/junkinthetrunkvintagemarket.com\/you-ready-to-get-your-scrub-on\/\">More&#8230;<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Unclog the bathroom sink with seltzer tablets<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Use three Alka-Seltzer (or any generic equivalent) tablets with half a cup of vinegar to clear out clogs and deodorize your bathroom sink. After letting the tablets and vinegar bubble and work their magic, run hot water down the sink for five minutes and your drain should be clear and fresh. <a href=\"http:\/\/www.budgetsavvydiva.com\/2013\/04\/great-alka-seltzer\/\">More&#8230;<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Baking soda and vinegar make a cheap, safe toilet bowl cleaner<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Instead of buying a harsh toilet bowl cleaner, pour a \u00bd cup of vinegar and half a cup of baking soda into your toilet bowl. Don\u2019t be surprised when it fizzes and bubbles up\u2014that a reaction between the two that releases oxygen. Let this soak for at least ten minutes (or up to several hours for tough stains) then scrub with your toilet brush and you\u2019re done! More on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tipsbulletin.com\/how-to-perfectly-clean-and-unclog-a-kitchen-sink\/\">how to unclog a kitchen sink or toilet bowl&#8230;<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Cleaning your Makeup Brushes with Shampoo<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Clean your makeup brushes with a good brush shampoo or use baby shampoo. Rinsed in lukewarm water and those expensive makeup brushes are like new. It works like a charm and doing it regularly keeps the brush soft much longer. More on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tipsbulletin.com\/the-ultimate-guide-on-how-to-clean-makeup-brushes\/\">how to clean makeup brushes &#8230;<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Banish shower-door soap scum with dryer sheets<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Simply soak a dryer sheet in water and use it to scrub your shower door. Doors loaded with soap scum may take two or three sheets to get the job done, but after wiping the door down completely, just rinse several times with water and your soap scum should be gone. <a href=\"http:\/\/joyfulhomemaking.com\/2011\/12\/bathroom-cleaning-tips.html\">More&#8230;<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Clean your shower head with baking soda and vinegar in a baggie.<\/strong><br \/>\nHard water deposits leave your shower head looking dirty and blocked. Pour one cup of vinegar into a quart-sized plastic baggie. Add one-third cup baking soda and position the baggie over the showerhead so it\u2019s completely submerged. Secure it with a twist tie and let the shower head soak for several hours (overnight for best results). <a href=\"http:\/\/jefftheplumber.blogspot.com\/2012\/01\/clean-shower-head-for-2012.html?m=1\">More&#8230;<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Use nail polish to prevent rust rings<\/strong><br \/>\nPainting the bottoms of shaving cream cans and other metal containers that sit on wet surfaces (like the side of your bathtub) with clear nail polish will prevent unsightly rust rings. <a href=\"http:\/\/www.realsimple.com\/home-organizing\/new-uses-for-old-things\/clear-nail-polish-rustproofer-10000001711923\/index.html\">More&#8230;<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Clean up hairspray residue with borax<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>If you or your teenagers do your hair daily in the bathroom, you may find the floors and counter-tops covered in a layer of hairspray goop. It\u2019s easy to remove this caked-on crud with a mix of one or two tablespoons of borax and three or four cups of hot water. <a href=\"http:\/\/angsays.wordpress.com\/2013\/10\/08\/how-to-remove-hairspray-from-almost-everything\/\">More&#8230;<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>If you\u2019ve got rust, remove it with a little toothpaste<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>If you have <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tipsbulletin.com\/how-to-remove-rust-stains-from-bathtub\/\">rust stains on your tub<\/a> (particularly because you have not yet implemented the tip above), you can effectively scrub them away with some toothpaste and an old toothbrush. Use a brand that includes baking soda for the most effective stain removal with the least amount of effort. <a href=\"http:\/\/www.homedit.com\/8-unique-tips-for-cleaning-your-bathroom\/?utm_source=related-single-link&amp;utm_medium=thumb&amp;utm_campaign=he\">More&#8230;<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Clean Your Bathroom Exhaust Fan Easily<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The exhaust fan is one of the dustiest places in your bathroom. Very difficult to clean with a sponge. Use a blast of canned air and spray into the ceiling grill of the exhaust fan. Cleans it in no time. <a href=\"http:\/\/www.familyhandyman.com\/cleaning\/how-to-clean-a-bathroom-exhaust-fan\">More&#8230;<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Get rid of mold in the shower<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>A moldy shower is gross and unhealthy. But using harsh chemicals to get rid of mold isn\u2019t necessarily a healthier option. Use a natural <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tipsbulletin.com\/homemade-shower-cleaner\/\">homemade shower cleaner<\/a> and mold in your bathroom should be a thing of the past. Scrubbing shower walls with \u00bd cup of borax, a damp sponge, and enough water to dampen the borax into a paste provide\u00a0a\u00a0safe alternative to harsh chemicals. Use a toothbrush to reach tight areas and let the paste sit for 10-30 minutes before rinsing clean with water. <a href=\"http:\/\/www.ehow.com\/how_4847383_rid-of-mold-shower-naturally.html\">More&#8230;<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Replace Windex with DIY glass cleaner<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Clean your mirrors and windows with a simple <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tipsbulletin.com\/homemade-glass-cleaner\/\">homemade glass cleaning spray<\/a> made of water, vinegar, alcohol, and cornstarch for a streak-free shine. Pour this recipe into a spray bottle and you will never go back to the blue stuff. This is not only much cheaper than the blue stuff most of us use, but it is also non-toxic. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tipsbulletin.com\/homemade-glass-cleaner\/\">More&#8230;<\/a><\/p>\n<p><!--nextpage--><\/p>\n<h2>Kitchen<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Clean out the fridge quickly and painlessly<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Do you avoid cleaning out your fridge because it seems like a huge headache that should take you hours to tackle? With a little organization and preparation, your fridge can be clean and shiny in 20 minutes flat. Collect a bucket of warm, soapy water, a sponge, a toothbrush, and some cleaning rags. Empty your fridge entirely of all food and removable bins. Wipe everything down and don\u2019t forget to clean seams and crevices before replacing food in an organized fashion. <a href=\"http:\/\/thestir.cafemom.com\/home_garden\/167210\/7_simple_steps_to_a?utm_medium=sm&amp;utm_source=pinterest&amp;utm_content=thestir\">More&#8230;<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Clean gunk off the gas or glass stove top with baking soda, lemon juice and white vinegar<br \/>\n<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>If you have ever lifted the burner drip pans on your stove and discovered a cooked-on greasy mess, this tip is for you. Same goes if you were asking <a href=\"http:\/\/www.tipsbulletin.com\/how-to-clean-an-oven-from-the-stove-top-to-between-the-glass-in-the-door\/#Cleaning_a_Ceramic_Glass_Cooktop\">how to clean a glass stove top?<\/a> It can take hours to scrub off baked-on oils and food, but using a paste of baking soda, vinegar and lemon juice with a scrubbing sponge vastly reduces the amount of scrubbing and effort required to make your stove-top sparkle. <a href=\"http:\/\/www.tipsbulletin.com\/how-to-clean-an-oven-from-the-stove-top-to-between-the-glass-in-the-door\/\">More&#8230;<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>A clean coffee maker freshens and improves the taste of your coffee<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Does your coffee maker produce stale, bitter-tasting coffee? When was the last time you cleaned it? Oils left behind by coffee grounds turn rancid and smelly, affecting the taste of future brews, but cleaning out old coffee residue is simple. Don&#8217;t forget to use any <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tipsbulletin.com\/11-ways-to-use-coffee-grounds\/\">leftover coffee grounds at home or in your garden<\/a>. Plants love coffee grounds. Run a solution of equal parts vinegar and water through half a brew cycle (turn off or unplug machine halfway through the cycle) and let the solution sit in the machine for an hour. Turn the machine back in to finish the cycle and then run another full cycle with fresh water. <a href=\"http:\/\/www.thekitchn.com\/how-to-clean-a-coffee-maker-cleaning-lessons-from-the-kitchn-200908\">More&#8230;<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Scrub-free way to stove burners<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Stove burners can be impossible to clean, even with diligent scrubbing.<\/p>\n<p>But, a \u00bc cup of ammonia in a large zip-lock bag will dissolve that impossible grease overnight (best left outside to avoid unpleasant ammonia fumes), leaving your stove burners easy to wipe clean with a sponge. <a href=\"http:\/\/www.thevspotblog.com\/2011\/07\/cleaning-stove-burners-grates-best.html\">More&#8230;<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Keep that stainless-steel clean and shiny with olive oil<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Stainless steel polish is pricey and full of chemicals. But olive oil offers a simple, inexpensive way to clean and polish your stainless-steel appliances, removing food stains, watermarks, and fingerprints. Wipe down your appliance with a wet cloth to remove dried on food. Then use about one tablespoon of olive oil with a soft cloth to buff away fingerprints and streaks. <a href=\"http:\/\/naturalmommie.com\/2011\/09\/how-to-naturally-clean-stainless-steel-before-after\/\">More&#8230;<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Steam clean your microwave<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Nobody likes to clean a dirty microwave. When cooked-on food is spattered everywhere, it seems like an impossible scrubbing nightmare. But, with a little water and some lemon juice you can steam-clean the grime right off. Heat lemon water for five minutes and everything should wipe clean with a sponge. <a href=\"http:\/\/www.areal-lifehousewife.com\/2012\/03\/microwave-cleaning-made-easy.html\/\">More&#8230;<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Remove labels with OxiClean<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Whether you are trying to remove stuck-on price tags from teacups or old labels from jelly jars you plan to reuse\u2014a scoop of OxiClean in a sink of warm water creates a labor-free bath to soak items with tough-to-remove labels. Come back after thirty minutes and your cups and jars will be label-free! <a href=\"http:\/\/bornfreenorthernvirginia.blogspot.com\/2012\/11\/the-secret-to-easily-remove-labels-with.html\">More&#8230;<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Remove coffee and tea stains from mugs with salted citrus peel<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Coffee and tea drinkers alike will appreciate this top for removing stains from mugs and cups. If you spilled some coffee on your carpet, it is easy to clean if you know <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tipsbulletin.com\/how-to-remove-coffee-stains-from-carpet\/\">how to remove coffee stains from carpet.<\/a>\u00a0And if you want to clean up any stains from coffee mugs, even after a trip through the dishwasher, some stains just do not come out. Using a pinch of salt and a piece of lemon or orange peel, you can rub stains right off, then rinse clean. <a href=\"http:\/\/www.realsimple.com\/home-organizing\/organizing\/tips-techniques\/citrus-peel-remove-stains-00000000005956\/\">More&#8230;<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Polish copper and brass with salt, vinegar, and flour<\/strong><br \/>\nBanish expensive and toxic tarnish remover and metal polish from your cleaning supply closet. Remove tarnish and polish copper and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tipsbulletin.com\/homemade-brass-cleaner\/\">brass<\/a> with a simple paste salt(1\/2 cup), vinegar (2\/3 cup), and flour (2\/3 cup) mixed together in a glass bowl. Thoroughly cover items that need polishing and let the mixture sit overnight. Rinse off dried goop and you\u2019re done\u2014no endless rubbing needed! <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tipsbulletin.com\/homemade-brass-cleaner\/\">More&#8230;<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Clean your coffee grinder with rice<\/strong><br \/>\nIf your coffee grinder does double duty grinding coffee as well as spices, you\u2019ll love this simple cleaning method for removing leftover debris, oils, and odors. All you need is about half a cup of uncooked rice. Fill the grinder with rice and turn it on for about 30 seconds. The rice absorbs anything left in the grinder and helps clear it out when you empty the ground rice into the trash. <a href=\"http:\/\/www.realsimple.com\/new-uses-for-old-things\/new-uses-cleaning\/scour-your-coffee-grinder-with-rice-10000001586518\/index.html\">More&#8230;<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Disinfect your kitchen sponge in the microwave<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>One of the worst places to harbor mold and bacteria in the kitchen is the sponge\u2014you know the one you use to \u201cclean\u201d your dishes and wipe down your counters? But, rather than tossing it out, run that sponge under the faucet to make sure it\u2019s good and wet, then toss it in the microwave for two minutes.<\/p>\n<p>This kills 99% of pathogens and can be repeated every other day to ensure your sponge is germ-free. Be careful, however, the sponge will be too hot to handle with bare hands when it comes out of the microwave. <a href=\"http:\/\/momsagainstcooties.com\/want-to-help-keep-foodborne-illness-out-of-your-home-zap-that-kitchen-sponge\/\">More&#8230;<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Lemon-vinegar ice cleans and deodorizes your kitchen disposal<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019ve noticed an unpleasant odor coming from your sink drain, it\u2019s time to clean it out. Cut up some lemon pieces and place one piece in each section of an ice tray. Fill the tray with vinegar and freeze. Toss a few cubes down the drain and turn on the disposal. The ice helps clear out any leftover food bits and the vinegar and lemon mix leaves the drain smelling fresh and clean. <a href=\"http:\/\/lifehacker.com\/clean-and-de-stink-your-garbage-disposal-with-lemon-and-1452050273\">More&#8230;<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Clean Your Oven Naturally<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>A fantastic way to get our oven clean, by using baking soda and vinegar. Cleans the oven in no time and without any poisonous harsh chemicals. A must-know for all of us who still do no have an auto-cleaning oven. <a href=\"http:\/\/www.instructables.com\/id\/Cleaning-your-oven-without-poisonous-earth-destro\/\">More&#8230;<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Clean and deodorize your cutting board with salt and lemon<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Woodcutting boards do not respond well to soaking in bleach or running through the dishwasher, but cleaning them well is still important. Use half a lemon dipped in coarse salt to scrub down your cutting board. Wipe clean with a paper towel (damp if needed). You can protect your unfinished wood board with an application of food-grade oil. <a href=\"http:\/\/swoonstudio.blogspot.com\/2012\/04\/natural-cleaning-101-wooden-cutting.html\">More&#8230;<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Make your whole house smell heavenly with just a little vanilla<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Whether you have company coming over or just need a fresh scent to replace whatever that funky stale odor that seems to show up in the winter months, a little vanilla is all you need. Pour two caps full of vanilla extract in an oven-safe coffee mug and place it in an oven heated to 300 degrees. In twenty minutes, your house should smell lovely. <a href=\"http:\/\/www.thetoddanderinfavoritefive.com\/meticulous-cleaning-tips-ocd-inside\/\">More&#8230;<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong> Baking soda and vegetable oil make an effective gunk remover<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Remove the build-up of grease and grime on kitchen cabinets by scrubbing them with homemade gunk remover. Mix together one part vegetable oil and two parts baking soda into a paste that can be applied to cabinets with a sponge or small brush. This will clean your cabinets without damaging the finish. <a href=\"\/\/www.onegoodthingbyjillee.com\/2013\/03\/2-ingredient-homemade-kitchen-cabinet-gunk-remover.html\">More&#8230;<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Clean your grill with an onion<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Avoid the smelly messy grill-cleaning chemicals and use this simple, effective method to clean your grill. Stick a fork into half an onion and rub the flat side over a grill that is super-hot. This will loosen baked on grime and effectively clean your grill without leaving behind unwanted chemicals. <a href=\"http:\/\/www.skiptomylou.org\/2013\/09\/03\/how-to-make-your-grill-non-stick\/\">More&#8230;<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Clean up broken glass with a slice of bread<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Everybody breaks a glass in the kitchen at some point in time. Cleaning up even the tiniest slivers is much easier with a slice of white bread. The moist, spongy bread grabs on to those small pieces of glass you can\u2019t quite get with a broom and leaves you to confidently stride through the kitchen barefoot. <a href=\"http:\/\/www.realsimple.com\/new-uses-for-old-things\/new-uses-cleaning\/print-index.html?PID=4003003\">More&#8230;<\/a><\/p>\n<p><!--nextpage--><\/p>\n<h2>Playroom\/Nursery<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Wash Legos in the washing machine<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Legos tend to live their lives on the floor along with dirt, dropped food, and germs of all kinds. Keep them sparkling and goo-free by tossing them in a large laundry bag and into the washing machine. Lay them out to dry on a sweater rack or an old towel. <a href=\"http:\/\/gettinby.wordpress.com\/2012\/03\/21\/wash-it-out\/\">More&#8230;<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Take crayon off the walls with baking soda<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Anybody who has a toddler likely has had to tackle removing knee-level artwork from the walls. The challenge is trying to find a cleaning method that doesn\u2019t remove as much paint as a crayon. Try making a paste with baking soda and warm water, and then gently scrubbing with a non-abrasive sponge. This should remove crayons without damaging the paint. <a href=\"http:\/\/futonfraggle.hubpages.com\/hub\/Remove-Crayon-Marks\">More&#8230;<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Remove permanent marker from the wall with hairspray or toothpaste<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The only thing worse to remove from your walls than crayon is permanent marker. The name even implies that the only solution is to paint over the work of art left behind by your kids. But, with a little hairspray or toothpaste and some light scrubbing, even permanent marker doesn\u2019t have to stick around forever. <a href=\"http:\/\/fourplusanangel.com\/2011\/09\/its-not-permanent\/\">More&#8230;<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Make sure you repel spiders and insects naturally<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Especially in playroom and nursery, you want to watch out for spiders, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tipsbulletin.com\/the-ultimate-guide-on-how-to-get-rid-of-flies\/\">flies<\/a> and other insects. Preventing and killing spiders with natural remedies, is one way of keeping your house clean.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>A great way to repel spiders is by using essential oils. Check out this article on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tipsbulletin.com\/how-to-get-rid-of-spiders-5-remedies-to-keep-spiders-away\/\">how to repel spiders naturally here.<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Clean and disinfect toys in the dishwasher<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>If you cringe at the idea of spraying down toys with Lysol or bleaching items that often end up in your kid\u2019s mouth, load your kids\u2019 plastic toys, tub toys, binkies, hairbrushes, and more into the dishwasher instead. Limit this solution to toys made without fabric or wood, and that don\u2019t use batteries. Be sure to put small or removable pieces into the silverware holder. <a href=\"http:\/\/www.eatcraftparent.com\/2012\/10\/how-to-easily-clean-kids-toys-with-vinegar-heinzvinegar\/\">More&#8230;<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Keep your diaper pail odor-free with DIY deodorant disks<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The diaper pail can be the smelliest place in the house and replacing the deodorant disks that fit in the lid can be expensive. Making your own deodorant disks is easy and inexpensive. Mix baking soda, your favorite essential oils, and distilled water in a muffin pan lined with muffin papers. Each disk is good for a month and can be used in the washing machine to improve cleaning when it\u2019s done. <a href=\"http:\/\/zksim.blogspot.com\/2012\/01\/stinky-diaper-pail-make-your-own.html\">More&#8230;<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Make toy clean up simple and easy with plastic organizing bins<\/strong><br \/>\nWhether you have a dedicated playroom or your kids spread their toys all over the house, you can reduce the headache of toy clean up with dedicated storage space. Matching plastic or mesh bins make an excellent place to store toys. With a designated place for toys to go, even small children can help clean up toys efficiently. <a href=\"http:\/\/www.11magnolialane.com\/2014\/01\/06\/operation-organization-2014-playroom-organization-from-simply-organized\/\">More&#8230;<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>Laundry<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Clean your washing machine with vinegar<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>You\u2019d think the machine responsible for cleaning your clothes would also be able to keep itself clean, but of course, some of what comes off your clothes ends up depositing itself on the walls of your washer. This can be easily remedied by filling the washer with water and adding two cups of vinegar. Let this soak for an hour and then run the machine through a complete wash cycle. Any leftover grime should be easily cleaned with a vinegar-soaked sponge. <a href=\"http:\/\/www.somewhatsimple.com\/how-to-clean-your-washing-machine\/\">More&#8230;<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Rescue<\/strong> <strong>clothes from stubborn stains with a simple DIY mixture<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Bleach is notoriously not clothing friendly, but sometimes removing stains requires extra help. Try a more friendly mix of dish soap, baking soda, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tipsbulletin.com\/hydrogen-peroxide-uses-at-home\/\">hydrogen peroxide<\/a>. Scrub the solution into your stain with an old toothbrush and let soak for an hour, then toss the stained item in with the usual wash. <a href=\"http:\/\/www.lindsayannloft.com\/pinterest-review\/pinterest-experiment-removing-underarm-stains\">More&#8230;<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Battle grass stains with vinegar and a toothbrush<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Even the toughest ground-in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tipsbulletin.com\/how-to-remove-grass-stains\/\">grass stains can be removed<\/a> with this method. Pretreat the stain with a solution of one part vinegar and two parts water and scrub with an old toothbrush. Let this soak for an hour before laundering with enzyme-based laundry detergent. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tipsbulletin.com\/how-to-remove-grass-stains\/\">More&#8230;<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Clean your iron with salt<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>How to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tipsbulletin.com\/how-to-clean-an-iron\/\">restore your iron to its clean<\/a>, shiny finish can be a puzzle. Wet cleaning methods are not an option, but a little heat and salt will clean it right up.<\/p>\n<p>Sprinkle salt onto your ironing board and turn the iron on at the highest setting. Use the steam setting as you run the iron over salt to remove dirt and grime. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tipsbulletin.com\/how-to-clean-an-iron\/\">More&#8230;<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Make your own stain pre-treat spray<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Combine a two-thirds cup of Dawn dishwashing liquid with two-thirds cup ammonia, six tablespoons of baking soda and two cups of warm water in a spray bottle. Shake well before each use, spray on stains, and allow to soak as you would with any stain-treatment spray. For stubborn stains, scrub with a toothbrush. <a href=\"http:\/\/www.onegoodthingbyjillee.com\/2014\/05\/make-shout-stain-remover.html\">More&#8230;<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n<div style=\"font-size: 0px; height: 0px; line-height: 0px; margin: 0; padding: 0; clear: both;\"><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>When you think of your favorite things to do, home cleaning doesn&#8217;t leap to the top of the list for most of us. These tips may not make home cleaning a good time, but they&#8217;ll certainly make it simpler, more organized, cheaper, and less toxic for children and pets. 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