Keeping a clean home can feel like a never-ending task, but with a few clever hacks, it doesn’t have to be.
From using unexpected items like coffee filters and dryer sheets to tackling tricky spots with ease, these 12 cleaning tips will save you time and effort. Whether it’s banishing dust, refreshing your bathroom, or achieving streak-free shine, these simple tricks can make all the difference.
Ready to make cleaning a breeze? Here’s how to get started!
1. Dust Blinds with Ease
Close your blinds and swipe them up and down with a dryer sheet. It creates an anti-static barrier to prevent dust buildup, so your blinds stay cleaner for longer.
2. Skip the Paper Towels—Use Coffee Filters
For streak-free mirrors and glass, try coffee filters instead of paper towels. They’re inexpensive, leave no lint, and work wonders on reflective surfaces.
3. Freshen Your Bathroom with Vinegar and Water
After a shower, give your bathroom a quick spray of diluted vinegar and water. It absorbs musty odours, leaving the space fresh, and the vinegar scent disappears within an hour.
4. Clean Your Oven Without Harsh Chemicals
A damp pumice stone works wonders on grime in the oven, cutting through buildup faster than sprays. Just wet it and scrub for a sparkling finish.
5. Wash Bathroom Mats for a Quick Refresh
Instead of wrestling with your vacuum, toss bathroom mats in the washing machine every week or two. They’ll come out looking and smelling fresh.
6. Choose the Right Solution for Mopping Wood Floors
Avoid vinegar on wood floors, as it can damage the finish. Instead, stick to plain water or a wood-safe cleaner like Bona to maintain shine and durability.
7. Multipurpose Cleaner from Dish Soap
Dilute a few squirts of Seventh Generation dish soap with water in a spray bottle, and you have an effective, nontoxic all-purpose cleaner for any surface.
8. The All-Around Cleaner
Our go-to for tough messes, Bar Keepers Friend is safe on a range of surfaces, from glass stovetops to porcelain sinks. Its rhubarb powder ingredient cuts through grime without a struggle.
9. Easily Clean Your Microwave
To eliminate odours and loosen splatters, microwave a cup of water with baking soda until it boils. Wiping down the interior is a breeze after that.
10. Reach Dusty Corners with a Sock and Stick
Wrap a tube sock over a yardstick to swipe away cobwebs, dust vents, and clean under stoves and fridges. This DIY duster fits hard-to-reach spots perfectly.
11. Use Lemon Oil for Sparkling Tiles
Polish bathroom tiles with a little lemon oil. It brings out a beautiful shine and helps prevent mould and mildew from forming.
12. Easy Toilet Refresh
Drop a bubbling denture tablet into the toilet bowl and let it sit for 30 minutes or overnight. Stains will vanish with a quick scrub—no harsh chemicals required.
Try out a few of these hacks to keep your home cleaner, fresher, and ready for whatever life throws your way!
