Got guests on the way and need your home to shine fast? No worries—I’ve got you covered with expert cleaning hacks straight from the pros! These quick, budget-friendly tricks will have your place looking spotless in no time, without breaking a sweat (or the bank).
From speedy decluttering to genius ways to make your home smell amazing, you’ll be ready to welcome guests with confidence. Let’s dive in and get that place sparkling!
1. Shower Heads
Soak your shower head in a bowl or bag filled with white vinegar. Let the vinegar work its magic for an hour, then remove it.
2. Drains
Pour a cup of baking soda down the drain in your bathtubs and sinks, followed by some lemon juice. Let it soak for 30 minutes, then pour hot water down the drain.
3. Shower Walls
Shower walls with grime and dirt can be quickly scrubbed with a cleaning sponge dampened with equal parts white vinegar and dish soap.
4. Faucets
Scrub the faucets using a lemon juice-soaked sponge or half a cut lemon. Once done, use the wax paper to rub it over again.
5. Windows/Mirrors
Dig out an old newspaper from your recycling bin and start scrubbing the windows and mirrors. For any stubborn stains, use vinegar in a spray bottle to spray on the surface before scrubbing.
6. Toilets
Use harpic, leave for a few minutes, then scrub using a toilet scrubber before flushing.
7. Baseboards
Baseboards should be wiped weekly with cleaning wipes or dryer sheets to avoid dust bill up.
8. Vinyl Flooring
You must work harder to maintain the polished look if you have vinyl flooring. Using a tennis ball, rub off scuff marks within a few seconds.
9. Doormats
A quick daily hoover of your doormat and the surrounding area will prevent a build-up of bacteria and dust at your entrance.
10. Blinds
Wipe across the binds and surrounding area using a cleaning wipe or a damp cloth with a water/vinegar solution.
11. Lampshades
Use a lint roller to roll off the dust from your lampshades.
12. Furniture
Use duct tape’s sticky side to strip off the dust and pet hairs if pressed for time.
13. Television/Computers
If you have a coffee filter lying around, wipe your monitor screens with it to remove the layers of dust.
14. Vacuum
Vacuum horizontally and vertically over the same area to catch all the dirt trapped in the carpet.
15. Dishwasher
Use your dishwasher to clean other household items such as the toothbrush and soap holder in the bathroom, dish drain, and hood filter from your kitchen.
- Microwave
Fill a mug with boiling water and a slice of lemon, and run the microwave for three minutes. This will loosen up food debris, which will be easy to clean.
- Stove
For a quick clean, sprinkle some baking soda over your stove and then spray some white vinegar. Let it sit for a few minutes before wiping it clean.
- Stainless Steel Kitchen Appliances
Rub a few drops of olive oil over your stainless steel surface using a cleaning cloth to bring back the shine.
- Natural Light
Try to clean during the daytime when you can use natural light, as it reveals hidden dust spots and debris better than electrical light. Go into the corners to find invisible dust.
- Carpet Stains
Spray vinegar solution onto the stain, lay a clean cloth on top, and then use a high-steamed iron over the fabric for 10 seconds.
