Hi, welcome back to another edition of, “Is my house actually clean?”
If you’re here, you’re looking for some cleaning help. I got you, boo! Let’s find out some of the best tips, hacks, and products out there to get your house up to even Mr. Clean’s standards.
Yeah, you need a special cleaner for your glass stove top.
All that burned or caked-on residue won’t just lift up with any old cleaner. Find a special glass stove top cream or foam to get that job done, like this one from Amazon.
Pick up some microfiber cloths.
There is nothing on this list I truly believe more than this: Every house needs more than a stack of microfiber cloths . They’ll clean anything, they’re infinitely reusable, and they’re gentle. I use mine to clean everything from my computer screen to my shower.
A decalcifier/descaler is going to be your faucet’s best friend.
Whether you have hard water build-up on your kitchen sink, your shower head, or any faucet, a descaler will take care of it. Rub some on and watch those stains magically disappear. Satisfying!
Stick lemons down a sink disposal.
No, really! Not only will it clean the blades, it’ll purify any nasty smells coming out of it. No one wants to smell last week’s dinner, but almost everyone wants to smell lemons.
Grout cleaner is essential.
Grout can get so nasty. Luckily, there are tons of ways to clean it, from using Tide pens to actual grout cleaner !
(Get actual grout cleaner. I used a Tide pen and it took forever .)
Wood polisher will bring new life to scuffed up wood.
If your hardwood floors or wood furniture are looking a little worse for wear, it might be time for a wood polisher. This wood polish is an actual cult favorite, with over 8,000 4.5-star reviews.
Have your toilet clean itself.
Cleaning a toilet is nasty business. Luckily, there’s tons of cleaners on the market that will clean it for you, and keep it clean. This one attaches to the bowl and cleans it continuously!
Dishwasher smelling funny?
It happens to the best of us. Your dishwasher may need disinfecting. No worries, though — you don’t have to get on your hands and knees to clean it. Throw in a dishwasher disinfectant pod and get on with your day!
Soak glass in vinegar to remove any cloudiness.
Man, what can’t vinegar do? Fill a container with vinegar and soak any glassware with cloudiness or buildup in it for about 5 minutes. Then gently wipe it down and revel in how clear it is. Ooo, shiny.
A Magic Eraser will solve any problem.
But especially a dirty shoe one. Magic Erasers work wonders on rubber. Keep your sneakers crisp and clean by using one around the soles! That reminds me, I really need to do that…
Skip every other hack and get rid of wine stains properly.
Sure, there are tons of hacks out there for removing red wine stains. But there’s also this easy af option: Wine Away. It doesn’t use bleach, and it works on dried stains, too.
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Cutting up a sponge is going to help your doors out.
Slicing along (but not through) a sponge will really get into the nooks and crannies of any sliding door tracks you may have. Goodbye, built up leaves and dirt, you will not be missed.
Get a brush attachment for your drill.
Scrubbing can be a pain in the butt. So why not have your drill do it for you? A scrubber attachment for your drill will help you clean difficult surfaces, like I don’t know… grout? WINK.
Wipe your baseboards down with a dryer sheet.
I swear this works. Using a dryer sheet, run it all along the top and sides of your baseboards to collect up dust. Since it’s anti-static, it grabs it easily! Plus, nice smelling baseboards.
