12 tips that will make you an ace at housekeeping!
Although some foolhardy people claim that cleaning is a relaxing activity, we all know that cleaning is actually one of the most odious things that exist.
Not only does it wear us out from the point of view of fatigue, but it also requires expensive tools and specific products.
But sometimes experience and ingenuity can come to our aid and suggest tricks that can save time and money.
Below, we have collected 12 very original tips to speed up cleaning while spending very little money. Which one amazes you the most?
1. Clean the knife holder thoroughly
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Even if the knives are carefully washed, dangerous scrapes of food and debris can accumulate inside this accessory. To clean it, you can use a mix of water and vinegar and sharp tools to scrape inside the cracks. Once dried, turn it over and use a powerful hair dryer to remove debris and moisture from any cavities.
2. Cover the refrigerator shelves
It can easily happen that food or liquids end up on the refrigerator shelves. Therefore, lining them with a sheet of adhesive plastic will make them much easier to clean!
3. Taking care of the hygiene of the shower curtain
To remove the mold and the unpleasant odors that naturally form on a shower curtain, take it down and put it in the washing machine with some towels and normal detergent, combined with a glass of vinegar. In this way, the towels will help remove any traces of mold from the plastic fabric of the shower curtain. If necessary you can run a second cycle with baking soda to permanently eliminate odors.
4. Organize the kitchen with containers
Using containers (whether they are baskets or trays) will help you a lot in the cleaning phase. Any food spills will not end up on the floor, and periodically you can easily wash the containers by hand or in the dishwasher.
5. Fix the dog bowl to the floor
When you give your dog something to eat, it certainly does not care about cleanliness and moves the bowl with the food all around the kitchen. Try to fix the bowl in some way, even simply by putting double-sided tape on the bottom of the bowl to fix it to the floor and you will preserve the cleanliness of your kitchen!
6. Do not underestimate the things you normally have at home
If you run out of detergent to clean the bathroom or kitchen sink, or if you want to opt for an ecological solution, cut a lemon in half, place some salt on top of it and use it to scrub away limescale deposits. Then rinse thoroughly.
8. Use transparent nail polish to prevent rust
If you use metal objects in the shower and you want to prevent them from rusting, and also staining the ceramic, cover the edges with transparent nail polish.
9. Use socks to clean window blinds
An old sock moistened with a detergent is perfect for removing dust quickly from window blinds.
10. Use the dishwasher as much as possible
Many believe that this household appliance is only for kitchenware --- and nothing could be more wrong! You can insert many different objects, as long as they obviously can bear the high temperatures and do not lose pieces. Some examples? Air ventilation grilles, hairbrushes, refrigerator shelves, all metal objects, grilles of all kinds, metal or plastic toys and even artificial flowers.
11. Use self-adhesive lint rollers
Whether you have pets or not, self-adhesive lint rollers can help you remove dust and lint from your clothes, but also from lamps, furniture, and shelves.
12. Create a DIY extension for your vacuum cleaner
A simple cardboard toilet paper roll or paper towel roll can help you reach the most unreachable fissures.
