25 Must Know Easy Cleaning Tips You Have to Try (For Busy People)

Have you ever thought, what are the best cleaning tips out there that will get the job done, that way you don’t break the bank and not break your back? Find out down below what cleaning tips for the home are best for you. 

Cleaning is something we ALL have to do, these are the absolute best cleaning tips that are simple and efficient!

Do you struggle cleaning your home? Most of us would rather avoid doing it some while others enjoy it. Sometimes it can seem time-consuming, so I am here to break down the absolute best AND simple cleaning tips and tricks for you.

You know that cleaning the house is one of those tasks you need to complete every week (or every day if you’re a parent like me), but I’ll be honest it’s not always fun. It can be hard to find the motivation to clean every single day when you are busy and have so many other things going on.

So this is why I am here to give you some insanely great cleaning hacks for keeping your house clean and organized so you can enjoy your home as much as possible AND still have time for yourself, your family, and friends.

This post is all about the best cleaning tips everyone should know about!

Cleaning Tips

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1. Use a Toothbrush and Vinegar to Remove Dirt from the Keyboard

The crumbs that fall between the keys of a laptop or keyboard can be impossible to remove. Luckily, there is a cheap and effective method to remove this dirt in just a minute. Simply fill a small dish with white vinegar, then dip your toothbrush into it and clean the dirt away.

Countless materials can also be used to clean your keyboard, but none of them compares to the inexpensive effectiveness of white vinegar.

The keyboard is one of the dirtiest and neglected parts of our computers. But with a toothbrush and vinegar, you can easily clean the dirt and make your keyboard sparkle again.

2. Disinfect Your Sponges in the Microwave

According to Healthline, using a microwave to disinfect your sponges is an easy way to reduce the chance of sickness by killing off bacteria and viruses. The best part about this recipe is that you can do it in any kitchen without having to purchase any fancy equipment for a week’s worth of healthy disinfected sponges.

3. Remove Steel Stains Using Lemon and Salt

Removing steel water stains from your bathtub is easier than you think. All you need is lemon juice and salt.

Wait for the water to cool, add the juice of a lemon, and fill a spray bottle with water.

Spray the tub with the mixture, wait 10 minutes, get your scrubbing brush, and scrub away with your favorite scrubber.

4. Use Steam to Clean Your Microwave

Clean up in your microwave by using steam. To create a bowl of steam, fill a cup with water and press it up against the ceiling of the microwave. Then close the door.

Next, microwave some water for five minutes. When you open the microwave door, the steam will loosen any gunk that may be inside of it and make clean-up a breeze.

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5. Clean Your Couch with Baking Soda

When you’re planning your next house party, or maybe if you have any pets and want to remove strong odors don’t underestimate one of the most popular cleaning ingredients out there, baking soda!

Rub a generous amount of baking soda over any spill or stain and then wipe generously with a wet sponge.

6. Use Vinegar to Disinfect Your Coffee Maker

Looking for an easy and inexpensive way to keep your coffee maker clean?

Try adding a cup of white vinegar and run through the brew cycle. The vinegar will not only deep clean your coffee maker but also act as a disinfectant to kill any bacteria. The vinegar smell will disappear after running through the brew cycle.

*If the strong vinegar smell doesn’t go away fast enough try running some warm water through the brewing cycle. Also, try to do this at night that way in the morning you ensure your coffee doesn’t smell like vinegar.

7. Dryer Sheet to Clean your Pans

We all have dirty pans, but you can make them look super shiny and new with simple products that you usually have around the house.

According to Today.com, one of these secrets is using dryer sheets to give your pots a quick shine. You can use a used dryer sheet or buy one just for cleaning strong dirt and grime.

All you do is pour water into the container (If that’s what you’re cleaning) place a dryer sheet on top of the water inside the container. Let it sit for 15-20 minutes then remove the dryer sheet and pour out the water.

Then proceed to clean the container with dish soap, as usual. The conditioner from the dryer sheet will help loosen the grime from the container.

8. Use Baking Soda to Un-Scratch your Plates

The benefits of baking soda are endless—clean clothes, garages, carpets, tiles, and so much more. Baking soda works to exfoliate your skin even!

Baking soda cleans soap scum off of shower doors. Use baking soda to un-scratch your plates with this super easy and effective method!

Just pour the baking soda on the plate and leave it on for about 5 to 10 minutes and then wipe with a scrubber to remove any scratches.

9. Use Lemons to Freshen Up Your Garbage Disposal

Lemons are a great cleaner for the disposal and deep kitchen sink. It will freshen up the ugly garbage disposal and leave it smelling good. Just cut up some lemons and leave them in your trash can for a few hours and watch the odor neutralize.

10. Clean Your Cutting Board with Lemons

Lemons are naturally antibacterial and remove odors, as well as making cutting boards look shiny and new. To clean a cutting board, spray it with water and rub it with half of the lemon. Clean the countertop with a cotton rag dipped in lemon juice.

11. Use Vodka to Remove Mildew Spots

Don’t underestimate the power of vodka! The next time mildew stains appear, and you don’t have anything to fight spots, try a little vodka on a cotton ball to quickly remove those unsightly spots.

12. Use Lemon and Salt to Scrub Your Shower Doors

Those hard-to-reach places in your shower can be tricky to clean. Luckily, you can use the natural abrasiveness of lemon and the scraping power of salt to do the job.

Why lemon? Its juices help dissolve the dirt and grease on your glass shower doors, while the salt adds that extra scrubbing power.

13. Use Grapefruit and Salt to Scrub Your Bathtub

Grapefruits are low maintenance and hydrate your skin, but did you know this fruit can be used to scrub away tough grime from your bathtub?

Unleash the powerful fizziness of grapefruit, a drop of soap, and some salt for a powerful and effective cleaning combination.

14. Use Vinegar for Your Shower Head

Clean, acidic vinegar helps remove soap scum, water spots, rust, and other calcium build-ups, leading to a cleaner showerhead.

Tie a zip lock bag with vinegar to a showerhead and leave it on for a few hours and be blown away! Watch all the dirt and grime just come right off!

15. Make Your Sink Spotless with Wax Paper

Don’t waste your time scrubbing those hard-to-reach spots in your sink.

Instead, line a disposable aluminum tray with wax paper and put it in the bottom of the sink. Fill it with warm water and detergent. The wax paper prevents suds from getting onto the other surfaces and drains quickly when you’re finished cleaning.

16. Use Toothpaste to Remove Silver Tarnish

To remove the silver tarnish from a sterling silver surface, use an old toothbrush and brush it with toothpaste.

17. Use Newspaper to Clean Windows

For sparkling windows, whether inside or out, use newspaper to polish glass. Grab some newspaper and clean your windows with some Windex and watch your windows truly sparkle.

The ink absorbs the grease that causes those annoying streaks and smears.

18. Use a Vacuum to Clean Your Blinds

Vacuum up the dust that accumulates on vertical blinds. Here’s how: Plug your vacuum into a power source near your blinds. Blow the blind free of dust while holding the blind in a vertical position.

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19. Use Shaving Cream to Eliminate Scuffs

Just about everyone has shaving cream in their bathroom. Use it to clean upholstery! The shaving cream will act as a sponge and absorb dirt from your upholstery.

20. Use Baking Soda to Freshen Up Your Mattress

A great way to clean your mattress is by using baking soda. Mix one part of the baking soda into four parts of water, dip the sponge in your mixture, and gently wash the bedding. You will see the stains disappear.

21. Use Lint Roller to Remove Dirt

We all have them. Lint rollers collect dirt like a magnet. You can use a lint roller in many ways, including removing dust, pet hair, or dirt from your clothing and furniture.

22. Use a Dry Cloth to Clean Your TV Screen

You might not be able to see them but trust us – there’s dust and possibly grime on your TV. To tackle the dust that has built up, grab an old cloth (or fresh cloth!) and gently wipe the screen from top to bottom.

23. Use a Steam Iron with Vinegar to Remove Carpet Stains

Use steam iron with vinegar to remove carpet stains. Give your carpet the best care you can!

24. Use Bleach to Keep Your Washer Smelling Fresh

If your washer smells mildewy (or worse, a little like death), there’s a way to banish the aroma. All you need is some white vinegar or some bleach—and a little patience by putting 2 cups of either liquid into the rinse cycle.

*If the smell is too strong try to dilute it with some water.

25. Use White Bread to Remove Fingerprints From the Walls

I know it sounds crazy but, clean your walls with white bread. White bread is great for getting fingerprint marks, smudges, and sticky residue off the walls in a hurry.

Only if you’re in a hurry because there are other ways to deep clean your walls.

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26. Using Vinegar to Remove Odor in Your Car

If you get a cup of white vinegar and leave it in a cup in your car overnight, it’ll remove any strong odors you might have in there.

27. Using Baking Soda to Remove Odors From Mattress

You can mix some baking soda and pour 15-30 drops of your essential oil (I prefer peppermint or lavender) sprinkle it on your mattress leave on for at least an hour (I like to leave it on for 3 hours).

Then vacuum the mixture and it’ll help remove strong odors from the mattress.

Life is full of complexities, but cleaning should be as simple as you make it. We are here to help you with that, and the list above proves that. So don’t be afraid to try new things, get your hands dirty, and see what you can come up with on your own.

That’s why cleaning hacks are so great – they are nothing more but unexpected ways to tackle daily household chores in a fun and easy way. These are the absolute best, yet simple cleaning tips for you.

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