12 Tips and Tricks for House Cleaning

For most people, cleaning is not the most enjoyable activity. Especially so, if you have to spend ages cleaning rust or washing pots and pans when all you want to do is cuddle up under a cozy blanket and watch a movie. But who, besides us, can handle it? Fret not; Cook It has collected twelve tips and tricks for house cleaning that will make the chore easier and come in handy for every homemaker!

These clever know-hows will ensure that what used to be problematic, expensive, and time-consuming, becomes cheap and effortless.

Valuable Tips for Cleaning the House

1. Shiny Faucets

Wet a paper towel with vinegar and wrap the faucet for 30–40 minutes. After that, put some baby oil on a napkin and polish the surface. This procedure will ensure that the device is clean and shiny!

2. Easy Rust Removal

Take a lemon wedge, dip it in salt, and rub all the rusty spots — they will look as good as new!

3. Getting Rid of the Dust on Vent Grill

If you tub the vent grill with wax, the accumulation of dust will reduce significantly.

4. Crisp White Bathtub

Fill the bathtub with hot water and dissolve a double portion of oxygen bleach. Leave the solution overnight. You will be delighted with the result!

5. Clean Granite Countertops

Mix 2 cups of water, a few drops of liquid soap, and 2 fl oz (60 ml) of alcohol. Wipe granite countertops with the solution and enjoy the cleanliness.

6. Clean Tiles

Ordinary baking soda is the most effective tool for cleaning tiles and seams. Another excellent way is to use a candle.

7. Microwave That Looks As Good As New

Microwave a bowl of water and a wedge of lemon for 5 minutes — it will work wonders!

8. Cleaning a Gas Stove

A mixture of water, soda, and a few drops of hydrogen peroxide is an excellent tool for dealing with stubborn stains on the stove. Let the paste sit for 5–10 minutes, then wipe it off with a cloth. The result is unbelievable!

9. Wooden and Plastic Cutting Boards

To refresh a wooden board, wipe the surface with a lemon wedge. If you need to get rid of stubborn stains, sprinkle the board with salt beforehand.

To improve the appearance of old plastic boards, soak them in bleach for an hour.

10. Clean Blinds

If you wrap tongs with a damp cloth, you can easily clean the blinds from dust.

11. No Coffee Stains on Mugs

Lightly salted citrus peel effortlessly removes stubborn coffee and tea stains from your favorite mugs.

12. Clean Pots and Pans

If you boil a pan in water with vinegar and then clean with baking soda, it will shine like new.

There is another easy way to clean pots and pans. Sprinkle them with salt, then thoroughly rub with dry potatoes. After that, rinse with water, let dry, add some oil, and keep on low heat for 30 minutes. Brilliant result!

Use these ingenious tips and tricks for house cleaning, and you will realize that doing chores can be easy!

Valerie

I am an English major with a love of languages and fiction, and with an incurable travel bug. In my free time, I read fantasy, drink copious amounts of coffee, and like to go see movies. Culinary art means everything to me. My main hypostasis is the taster, though. The music school has taught me to appreciate the symphony of airy meringues, to create harmonious overtures of light snacks, hard rock of meat, fish, and vegetables on the grill. Choir classes have accustomed me to hear and feel the people nearby and create perfect harmonies of sounds.