Keeping your house clean should be one of your top priorities during summer. This post will cover summer cleaning hacks to make your home cleaner and more enjoyable.
Summer Cleaning Hacks You Should Know
Clean as You Go While Cooking
Clean as you go, or CLAYGO, is one of the best and oldest tips. It’s especially helpful when cooking. While waiting for something to cook, marinade, or boil, use the extra time to put away dishes or tools you used. Wipe countertops immediately after use, and don’t let spills sit too long.
Use Lemon to Clean Stainless Steel
When life gives you lemons, use them to remove heat streaks and stains from stainless steel! You only need a microfiber cloth soaked in freshly squeezed lemon juice to wipe down stainless steel surfaces and fixtures. The natural acid of the lemon will help remove the stains. You can also use a lemon with salt to clean your BBQ grill. Rub a half lemon with salt on your grill while heated to remove stubborn grease and grime. Use as much lemon and salt as needed to clean the grill. After that, turn it off and let it cool before rinsing it with water.
Prevent Foul-Smelling Trash Cans With Baking Soda
Pouring baking soda on the bottom of your trash cans goes a long way toward keeping them fresh and preventing bad odors. Another way to prevent your garbage from smelling foul is to clean the trash can with water and dish soap. Let it dry, then grab some liners or old newspapers to put on the bottom.
Use Lightweight and Breathable Bedding
It’s summertime, and dealing with that sticky, sweaty feeling when waking up is a big no. Swap out your heavy blankets and thick duvet covers with something more lightweight and breathable. That way, you’ll have clean new sheets and keep cool while getting a good night’s sleep.
Clean Ceiling Fans With a Pillowcase
Using a pillowcase is a more effective and efficient way to clean your ceiling fans without getting dust particles everywhere. It’s simple and quick. Just wrap the pillowcase around each blade, and you can swipe off the dust with one smooth pulling motion. The pillowcase catches all the dust since it covers the blade. After cleaning, you can empty it in the trash, dust it off outdoors, and put it in the wash.
Do Not Use Vinegar and Baking Soda Together
Homemade cleaners can be safe and effective for a range of tasks. They’re environmentally friendly and easily accessible in your kitchen or pantry. However, a common mistake some people make when using natural cleaners is using vinegar and baking soda together. Mixing vinegar and baking soda neutralizes their cleaning power, making them less effective. The correct way to use them is separately.
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