While there are many benefits of homeownership, having to constantly keep the house clean is not one of them. However, these housecleaning tricks make it easy to get the job done without using up your whole weekend.
Use Vinegar to Clean the Showerhead
If the water pressure in your shower is lower than it used to be, the showerhead might be clogged with minerals or other debris. One of the easiest cleaning tips is filling a plastic bag with white vinegar and warm water. Slip it over the showerhead after taking your morning shower and secure it with a rubber band for at least a few hours. This loosens grime and minerals from hard water.
Housecleaning Tricks to Control Clutter
It’s hard to keep the house decluttered during the week, especially if you have kids. Use baskets or cubbies near the entrance to corral things until you have time to sort them on the weekend. Your family members may have different types of clutter, like books or sports equipment. Label the baskets depending on what they contain for easier organizing later.
Install an Oven Liner
Drips and crumbs on the bottom of the oven are a hassle to clean and often require a lot of scrubbing and harsh chemicals to remove. Use a liner inside the appliance. Oven liners are heat-resistant and designed to collect spills on the bottom of the oven. Cleaning them is as easy as removing the tray and wiping crumbs and debris into the trash can.
Housecleaning Tricks for Dusting
You could purchase special microfiber dusting cloths, but dryer sheets work just as well and freshen surfaces as you go. Grab a dryer sheet (even use one you just used for your laundry) and wipe down shelves, blinds, fan blades, and other parts of the home where dust settles. Because of the chemicals dryer sheets are treated with, the surfaces will repel dust, and you won’t have to clean as often.
Wash More Than Dishes in the Dishwasher
The dishwasher can clean far more than just dishes. Anything that can survive the high heat of the dry cycle may be placed on the top rack next time you need to clean. Dog collars, children’s toys, and even machine washable sneakers can be washed in the dishwasher.
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