Cleaning is no easy task; it can be a bit of a chore depending on the size of your home and how long it takes to muster up the courage to take this task on. The following are a few simple cleaning tricks that will help you get a clean home.
Ceiling Fan
The ceiling fan is one of the most overlooked items when house cleaning. It seems like such a hassle to get a ladder and clean the fan, which stops most people from doing it.
Still, you are going to have to do this because dust is thrown around your home and makes matters worse. You’ll need a ladder and a pillowcase to get this job done. Just run the inside of the pillowcase on each blade, forcing all the dust and grime into the pillowcase for easy cleanup.
Mattress Freshness
It may seem impossible to wash a mattress, but the reality is you can still do a little bit of cleaning. You will need your vacuum cleaner with a furniture attachment, some baking soda, and your favorite essential oil.
Mix a cup of baking soda with a few drops of your oil. Sprinkle the blend on your bed, and let it sit there for an hour or longer before you vacuum it up. The baking soda is absorbent and should soak up body oils that have accumulated for some time.
The Bathroom
One room most people do not like to clean is the bathroom. Well, you do not have to dread it as much if you make a soap scum cleaner, which is two parts vinegar and one part dishwasher mix.
What you want to do is heat up the vinegar until it is hot, and then add that to the dishwasher. Once these ingredients are blended, pour them into a spray bottle. Let the blend sit for at least two hours though you can leave it longer. The longer it sits, the less time you need to scrub. Spray on dirty areas of your bathroom, and dirt should wipe off easily.
Dishwasher Machine Trick
First, remove any dirt near the bottom of the drain before you tackle this task. Then, remove the bottom rack and have a look. The next thing you want to do is place a dishwasher-safe cup or bowl filled with vinegar on the top shelf.
Run the machine at the hottest setting, and let the vinegar do the rest. If you want to make the dishwasher smell fresh, you can sprinkle a cup of baking soda into the machine and run a short wash using the hottest setting and you are done.
Microwave Steaming
Some people may not want to clean their microwave because all that scrubbing can be tiring, but it can be more comfortable. All you must do is steam clean before you start cleaning, and most of the gunk will come off. Just get a clean but damp sponge and place it in the microwave.
Now, fill up a spray bottle with water and drop three to five drops of your favorite essential oil into it. Spray the surfaces of the microwave with this blend and set your microwave to cook for two minutes. Leave the door closed for a few minutes until the sponge is easy to handle, and then clean.
Hopefully, these tips make it easier to clean your home. You can always get more tips from cleaning pros to lessen the amount of work you will have to do for these tasks.
