Dear small line of dirt that wont go into the dust pan… I hate you with every part of my soul. Unless you like cleaning or cleaning the hard way, you need these “borderline genius” cleaning tricks. Something about a clean room that is good for the psyche. Getting that room clean is the challenge. Here are unexpected secrets (5 of them) how to clean like the pros.
5 Unexpected Tricks from the Pros…
These tips are NOT the normal “tips” you’ve heard a mil times before. No reminders to clean the sponge between uses, using a newspaper trick to clean windows or creating a cleaning caddy/basket.
- Magic Microfiber: No need for brushes and towels and scrubbers and spinners and sponges – Oh my! The microfiber cloth does-it-all. From dusting to bathroom wipe downs to kitchen catastrophies. If you don’t own one… get one. You’ll be wondering why you didn’t get one sooner.
- Move Over, Windex: Want REALLY wowza-yowza shiny clear windows? All it takes is 1 teaspoon of cornstarch mixed into 1 cup of water and 1 cup of white vinegar. Voila. Pour into a spray bottle (from the dollar section at Target) and you are ready to roll.
- It’s all about that PULL: When vacuuming, the PULLing back is what picks up the ick-yuck from the floors. The PUSHing forward of the vacuum only gets it into position, for the most part.
- Because Toilets. ew: Ick. After cleaning the toilet (with a toilet brush), you def don’t want that wet brush hanging out (for who knows how long…ahem) in the holder to just grow more ick. Here’s the trick. Once you’ve finished cleaning, rest the handle of the toilet brush on the bottom rim of the toilet seat, then close the toilet seat on top of it. This keeps the brush suspended. After 20 minutes or so, any extra toilet water will have dripped off of the brush. Now you can return the brush to the holder. Kinda genius – kinda “why didn’t I think of that“, huh?
- Tennis, anyone?: Easiest way to remove scuff marks on the floor? Just rub with a clean, dry tennis ball.
As you use these tips, clean from the TOP to the BOTTOM. Dust those ceiling fans/cobwebs in corners, then onto tables/chairs then to the floor. Why? Any dust you dust off the TOP of a room will land on the BOTTOM (aka, the floor) so you do not want to vacuum first because you’ll have to do it again. Any takers on vacuuming twice?
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What cleaning trick do YOU use the most often?
The tennis ball trick is so interesting, can’t wait to try that and the toilet brush cleaner hack! Thanks for sharing! Xx Britani
That’s awesome! Tell me how it goes for you! Love sharing hacks that make life easier!
I like the tennis ball trick! I have been using the toilet brush one all along but not as much focusing on the pull back of the vacuum. Great tips!
Awesome! Glad to help out and share tips for you guys to use!
Always nice to learn to tips and tricks to clean better and perhaps faster. I knew about the window solution but the toilet bowl thing nope. So simple wonder why all of us haven’t thought of this.
Glad to be able to help out and give you guys some tips to make Spring cleaning easier!
I will keep these tips in mind. I’ve been wanting to Spring Clean my house. I do use a microfiber cloth! I love it.
Awesome! I’m sure it’s going to make life easier for you especially when it comes to keeping the house clean.
Oh mI am totally pinning this page! I am all about getting some hacks to clean my house! My house needs a good cleaning! I have all the windows open to clear out the air in the house and now I am scrubbing the inside of the house from top to bottom.
That’s really great! When you barely have time the entire day, hacks can really help you with cleaning the house. I hope these make your life easier!
These are wonderful tips. I really enjoyed reading this post. I can’t wait to invest in some of the items mentioned.
I love that window cleaning mixture, who wants to use cleaners with chemicals. I liked all those tips and will try them as they come up in my usual cleaning sequence.
I love the vinegar and water idea! I hate using harsh chemicals in my home so this is a easy and budget friendly option!
Your window-cleaner mixture is definitely something I’ll have to try out. What’s fantastic is that I have all the ingredients in my pantry! Yes, yes, and yes!
I knew about vinegar being good to clean windows, but I’ve never tried it with cornstarch! I’ll have to try that next time.
OK I love the toilet brush one I hate the ick! I am definitely going to have to start doing that – thank you so much.
This is so timely. I need to do the picture window and cannot find the window cleaner. I think I have the things needed to make it the way you mentioned.
I’m seriously going to try all of these ideas. I do love microfiber cloths, but I have not heard of the others.
What a genius ideas I will definitely try that window glass cleaner I have probably at least 10 windows at home. And I have no plan spending all my weekends cleaning up.
I love all of these tips. The tennis ball trick is so unique. I will try the cornstarch, vinegar, and water mixture.
Cornstarch to the vinegar and water. I had no idea! Nor did I about the tennis ball trick either. Proper cleaning is part of my daily regime and am trying to instil it in my kids as well
I love my microfiber towels. I am a microfiber towel nazis, if I catch my kids using a paper towel I will chase them down with a towel. I hate streaks. I had no idea about the cornstarch, I will have to try that.
I love all of your tips!! First of all I love your decorating as well.
These are some really great tips. I had no idea about the tennis balls thing removing scuffs. I knew that they prevented them but great to know.
These are great tips! The vacuum one is great; I can’t wait to try it. Wait, who am I kidding? I can’t wait to watch and give pointers while Jack tries it.
Smart girl! Wishing Jack lots of luck while cleaning your place!