23 Cleaning Hacks Literally Everyone Needs To Know

Dissolve 1/4 cup of Borax in a cup of warm water and mix in five ounces of glue. Use your sticky slimeball to pick up crumbs off your keyboard. Gross, but effective!

Remove stains from your cutting board with two simple ingredients you're bound to have at home. Sprinkle coarse salt onto your cutting board, then scrub with the inside of a lemon.

Breaking news! To keep your windows streak-free after you spray and clean them, crumple up some old newspaper and give your windows a final wipe down. Seems counter-intuitive, but it works.

Get rid of the rust on your cast iron cookware by soaking it in vinegar until the rust starts to peel off. Then, oil it and bake at 350 degrees for an hour.

There's nothing more gross than a filthy ear bud, especially if you share. Use a toothbrush to gently clean the interior of your ear buds and wipe the sides with a damp cloth.

To get rid of scratches and scuff marks on wooden tables, mix 1/4 white vinegar with 3/4 parts olive oil or vegetable oil. You'll be amazed at how well this cleaning hack works.

Sponges are a breeding ground for bacteria! So here's a neat trick: To keep your sponges clean, throw them in the microwave for a minute and zap all the nasties away.

Load up the dishwasher with your kid's toys! Did you know you can sanitize them in there? Just don't put in any thin plastic or you'll have more of a mess than you bargained for.

Scuzzies on your iron can leave you in a hot mess. To remove the film, sprinkle salt on your ironing board and strike while the iron is hot. You'll have a new iron in no time!

Get rid of all that pet hair with a damp rubber glove. Amazingly, the pet hair will stick to it like magic as you run your hand over it on the sofa.

Having trouble removing the scum from your shower head? Here's a neat trick. Tie a bag filled with white vinegar around it and leave overnight. You'll have a sparkling shower head the next morning.

Don't mess with this hack. Keep those runners as white as the day you bought them with none other than nail polish remover. Pour some onto a cotton ball and watch the stains peel away.

Gently dust your vertical blinds using a large paint brush. Get more done in less time with a large bristled brush that can dust three blinds at once!

If you don't have a vacuum that accommodates small spaces like sliding door tracks, pop on a toilet paper or paper towel roll, which you can bend into shape to get in all those nooks and crannies.

Give your car headlights a rub down. Toothpaste with baking soda and whitening agents work best. Use a cloth to apply the toothpaste and wipe it off for a clean shine.

Fill a microwave-safe dish with lemon slices, 1/4 cup of vinegar (apple cider or white), and water. Place it in your microwave for three to four minutes — long enough to create steam. Once the timer goes, keep the door shut for at least ten minutes so the mixture can do its work. Finally, take a damp cloth and wipe down the inside panels of your microwave.

Swiffer refills can be pricey, so if you'd rather not spend a bunch of money on them, why not create a reusable sweeping pad instead? Simply cover your Swiffer with a chenille sock and do your thing!

Rather than using a duster and getting guck all over the place, use a pillowcase to clean the blades of your ceiling fan. All you have to do is cover the blade and pull the case towards you — all of the dirt and grime stays inside the case and off of the other furniture.

A new dryer sheet can be used to wipe down baseboards. Not only will they clean them, but they'll also add an invisible layer that repels future dust buildup.

Use flour to clean up liquid messes. It absorbs excess moisture and turns the remaining gunk into a congealed substance that's easier to pick up.

Clean rusty cutlery by placing it in a tall glass filled with equal parts warm water and lemon juice. Allow them to soak for approximately ten minutes and then wipe them down with a soft cloth.

Make cleaning your exhaust fan quick and easy by using a can of air to get the job done. According to The Family Handyman, exhaust fans are a common cause of household fires, so this hack could save your life!

To get rid of the dusty cobwebs that gather at the end of your broom, soak it in some soapy water for an hour, then rinse it off and let it dry before putting it away.

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