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36 Brilliant Cleaning Tips for all the Perfectionists Out There

February 1, 2016 by Picky Stitch 1 Comment

If you want cleaning tips, you won’t top this list of 36 brilliant cleaning tips! Any cleaning perfectionist is going to love this list. Get ready for a faster, more efficient clean!

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Contents
1 Cleaning Tips to Make Cleaning Easier
1.1 1. Microwave Your Sponge
1.2 2. Get Rid of Fingerprints
1.3 3. Clean Your Vacuum Filters
1.4 4. Clean Stainless Steel
1.5 5. Clean Cast Iron
1.6 6. Freshen the Disposal Drain
1.7 7. Use A Bagel
1.8 8. Freshen the Washing Machine
1.9 9. Make Your Iron New Again
1.10 10. Baking Soda
1.11 11. Dryer Sheets
1.12 12. Oven Glass Cleaner
1.13 14. Oven Hood Vent Filter
2 More Tips For Cleaning Tricky Spots
2.1 15. Tackle Washing Machine Mold
2.2 16. Clean out Dryer Vents
2.3 17. Window Tracks
2.4 18. Steam Carpet Stains
2.5 19. Dust Blinds
2.6 20. Dust Your Lightbulbs
2.7 21. Easy Shower Cleaning
2.8 22. Bake Away Household Odors
2.9 23. Bathroom Cleaning Tips
2.10 24. Dust Candles
2.11 25. Say Goodbye to Scuff Marks
2.12 26. Don’t Drink the Kool-Aid
2.13 27. Hang Mops Upright
2.14 28. Low Water Pressure?
2.15 29. Dust Fan Blades
2.16 30. Get Rid of Pillow Gunk
2.17 31. Dust a Lampshade
2.18 32. Stains on Your Porcelain Sink?
2.19 33. REALLY Clean Your Toilet
2.20 34. Get Streak Free Windows
2.21 35. Keep the Toilet Brush Fresh
2.22 36. Clean Your Keyboard

Cleaning Tips to Make Cleaning Easier

1.  Microwave Your Sponge

Microwave your sponge to disinfect and sanitize it. This method is more effective at killing E-coli than the dishwasher. It’s faster too!

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2. Get Rid of Fingerprints

If you can never seem to get rid of hard water spots and fingerprints on your faucets, polish them clean with wax paper.

 

3. Clean Your Vacuum Filters

If your vacuum is running a little less than optimal, it is probably time to clean out the filter. Don’t let the thought of this scare you. All you have to do is run it through the dishwasher.

4. Clean Stainless Steel 

Are your stainless steel appliances looking a little grimy? Use a mixture of cream of tartar and water to make it look new again. 

5. Clean Cast Iron

Cast iron skillets are a staple in any kitchen, but they can’t be cleaned by an ordinary method. Clean your skillet with salt and a sponge, followed by a quick water rinse. Dry thoroughly!

6. Freshen the Disposal Drain

We know it sounds awful, but you have to do it! Just use baking soda, a little water, and an old toothbrush. Finish it up with some lemons through the disposal. 

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7. Use A Bagel

Wait, what? You can clean with a bagel? Bagels are a surefire way to safely clean and dust old paintings. Just rub the cut side of half a bagel gently over the surface of the painting. 

8.  Freshen the Washing Machine

Contrary to popular belief, washing machines don’t clean themselves. Run a cycle with nothing but water and vinegar to clean away mildew and hard water buildup. 

9. Make Your Iron New Again

Get rid of starch buildup by simply ironing salt with the iron warmed up.

10. Baking Soda

Baking soda works wonders when cleaning, especially on your mattress. Sprinkle baking soda, let sit for 15 minutes and then vacuum up.

 

11. Dryer Sheets 

Reuse your old dryer sheets and clean your baseboards with them.

12. Oven Glass Cleaner

Do you have trouble seeing into your oven? Get rid of that grimy buildup with a paste of baking soda and hydrogen peroxide and a soft cloth.

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13. Seam Rippers Aren’t Just For Sewing

Use a seam ripper to free your vacuum roller brush! You can literally rip all of the hair out in less than two minutes. 

14.  Oven Hood Vent Filter 

One Good Thing By Jillee recommends using baking soda to clean your greasy oven hood vent filter. You will be astounded at the amount of grease it removes.

 

More Tips For Cleaning Tricky Spots

15. Tackle Washing Machine Mold

Has your front loading washing machine been smelling a little funky? You only need bleach and a wash cloth to get the door gasket thoroughly clean.

 

16. Clean out Dryer Vents

Use a vacuum to really clean out your dryer vents. This should be done every six months to prevent a fire.

17. Window Tracks

You know that are on your sliding door that you never thought you would be able to clean?  Use a cotton swab dipped in vinegar to clean away the grime. 

18. Steam Carpet Stains

Lay a damp rag over the stain, iron over it, and viola! The stain is gone. Here are some more carpet cleaning tips. 

 

19. Dust Blinds

Spray a cotton sock with vinegar and water, slide your hand inside, and dust your blinds effortlessly.

20. Dust Your Lightbulbs

Use a paintbrush to dust lightbulbs. How incredibly simple!

21. Easy Shower Cleaning

For simple shower cleaning, keep a dish wand filled with 1/2 vinegar and 1/2 dish washing detergent in the shower. Then clean while you’re in the shower!

22. Bake Away Household Odors

Can’t get that fishy smell out of your house? Put two caps of vanilla extract in a coffee mug and place it inside your oven on a low heat. Give it twenty minutes and your entire house will smell much better.

23. Bathroom Cleaning Tips

Clean right after a hot shower. Heating the bathroom by just ten degrees helps to activate the cleaners. And the steam helps loosen grime!

24. Dust Candles

If your candles have developed a dust film, use a cotton swab dipped in alcohol to clean them off. 

25. Say Goodbye to Scuff Marks

Use WD-40 to get rid of scuff marks on your linoleum floors.

26. Don’t Drink the Kool-Aid 

If you suffer from lime deposits or iron stains in your dishwasher, pour a packet of lemonade Kool-Aid in the bottom and run it as usual.  

27. Hang Mops Upright

Hang your mops upright to keep them from developing mildew, which extends their life!

28. Low Water Pressure?

If your shower has low water pressure, clean the shower head. Fill a bag with white vinegar and tie it around the shower head. The vinegar removes hard water build up. You’ll notice a huge difference!

29. Dust Fan Blades

Use an old pillow case to clean fan blades without creating a dust cloud. 

30. Get Rid of Pillow Gunk

Pillows should be cleaned regularly. Get the recipe to disinfect and whiten your pillows here. 

31. Dust a Lampshade

Use a lint roller to dust and clean your lampshades. This should be done at least once a month.

32. Stains on Your Porcelain Sink?

Try Bar Keepers Friend to tackle the stains for good.

 

33. REALLY Clean Your Toilet

Unscrew the toilet seat and use disinfecting wipes and a screwdriver to clean every nook and cranny. 

34. Get Streak Free Windows

Recycle an old newspaper and use it to get a streak-free window shine.

35. Keep the Toilet Brush Fresh

Toilet brushes are generally pretty disgusting. Keep your toilet bowl fresh by keeping a little Pine Sol inside the toilet brush holder.

36. Clean Your Keyboard

A magic eraser and a Q-tip will have it looking like new again.

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Before you go, see 5 more tips to cleaning faster. You’ll be glad you did!

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  1. Cyndi says

    February 3, 2016 at 1:57 am

    We have an HE washer and there are instructions in the manual for cleaning. Mine machine notified me on the screen when it’s time to clean. There is a cleaning cycle that can be dialed to. The manual states to put 1cup of bleach into a quart of water, select the clean cycle and start pouring the bleach water into the reservoir. The machine does the rest.

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